A Devil in Scotland: A No Ordinary Hero Novel

I really enjoyed reading A Devil in Scotland by Suzanne Enoch, book three in her No Ordinary Hero series. As a twenty-year old Callum, being the second son, had no responsibility so he lived recklessly by indulging in whiskey and women, and as presented was not very likeable. Becca, two years younger, grew up with Callum and his older brother Ian as playmates and best friends. She is already considering her future, wanting security and a family. Upon hearing that Becca is to marry his older brother’s marriage offer, Callum while upset, rashly proposes that she run away with him instead and insults everyone from his brother to their clan chief. Everything he says is overheard by his brother who furiously banishes him. Fast forward ten years and we find Callum a wiser if not cynical man who through hard work built an empire in America with a successful whiskey company. When Callum accidently learns from a scrap of newspaper that Ian had died in a tragic drowning accident, he knows that foul play must be involved and returns to Scotland intending to seek revenge for his brother. The adult Callum is more likeable and honorable. Upon his return with his pet wolf, Waya, he discovers he has a six-year old niece, Mags, who he feels very protective of and the clan chief’s son courting Becca. As Becca and Callum reconnect they find a strong and powerful chemistry between them. This powerful story contains humor with the antics of Mags, Waya the wolf, and the family Skye Terrier Reginald, known as Mop along with some steamy sex scenes. Becca and Callum need to trust the other as they work together in figuring out who killed Ian. I enjoyed reading this story. Ms. Enoch is an excellent storyteller, keeping me interested in this story so that I had trouble putting it down. I recommend this outstanding book to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

A sweeping tale that will take you through several years and many life changes. Callum MacCreath is really just a young reckless 20 year old that is in no hurry to get married. But his brother Ian beats him to it, announcing his marriage to Rebecca, their childhood friend. Becoming uncontrollably angry because he wants Becca for himself, Callum is banished due to his behavior and leaves not to be seen for many years. This is a story of second chances, of growing up and seeing the world as it really is for Callum. But as things go, Ian passing away and Rebecca ends up with assistance by friends the Duke of Dunncraigh and his son. After ten long years Callum returns to claim his inheritance after no correspondence from him for all those years. It is a rocky road for Becca and Callum, although there is an attraction that grows. This story was an intense tale that was well written and it showed the author's wonderful research of the time period. The characters become three dimensional and you want to grab and shake them. But in the end I really enjoyed the story and look forward to the next installment in this series.

Callum MacCreath was a wild & reckless young man when his brother Ian banished him in1806. Now ten years later he owns a distilling company in Kentucky when reads that Ian has drowned, the same Ian who could swim like a fish. For years Callum & Rebecca Sanderson had been best friends & he always thought they would marry but when he learns she’s engaged to Ian well the argument resulted in Callum’s banishment. Now Becca is a widow when a much-changed Callum returns to his Scottish homeland. She also has a six year old daughter Margaret. Callum is nothing like the drunken youth who left but means to get to the bottom of Ian’s & Recca’s father’s deaths. This is the third book in the series & like the previous two books it’s an engrossing absorbing read. The characters come alive the more you read & the story had me gripped from the beginning. Of course Mags & Waya steal the book for me & endeared me to Callum even more. Ecca has also matured & is willing to fight for what she wants, Callum is still a hothead at times but has learnt to curb his temper. If you like a tepid romance with two dimensional characters then this isn’t for you but if you love strong characters within a strong story then like me you’ll relish every page of this five star read. I so look forward to more from the author My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read