Review: Intoxicating!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
4.5 StarsCameron McPherson  is intelligent, tenderhearted, responsible, patient, honorable, reliable - in short, he is everything dreams are made of. He owns and runs a whiskey distillery in Scotland. Claire Starke is a member of the Rake Patrol, and a zealot in her fight against the vile and damaging effects of pubs, whiskey, and all manner of spirits - and the results of their abuse. She is one of the originals in the temperance movement.  She finds herself the guest of Cameron McPherson as a result of an advertisement placed by Cameron’s interfering mother, who is seeking an appropriate English wife for her son. When Claire’s friend is determined to answer the ad, Claire is compelled to follow along as a chaperone. Let the fun begin!I absolutely devoured this book. Donna MacMeans weaves an intricate and interesting plot. It was filled with humor and passion. It was also a poignant and touching love story. The characters were portrayed with such brilliant definition that I couldn’t help but fall in love with them. The story is satisfying as it builds on the excellent chemistry of the leads, unfolding with the perfect amount of tension. As the author explores the intricate, authentic relationships blossoming among the characters, her ability to bring them to life makes this romance entirely absorbing. The love story is held aloft by the endearing and dynamic characters – both primary and secondary. This is an intoxicating read (pun intended)  –  not to be missed!Review copy provided by NetGalley and Penguin Group.