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Thank you Netgalley and 8N Publishing for the advance copy of Scotsman in the Stacks by Alana Oxford.
Scotsman in the stacks is a sweet romance especially for those that love books.
Paige wants two things: to land a full-time librarian job and find the man of her dreams. On the cusp of thirty, she finds herself suddenly single and working part-time in a Michigan library. A handsome patron with a delicious accent appears at the reference desk, inadvertently sparking an idea that might help her land the promotion she so desperately needs. But that’s not the only thing he sparks.
James is in town from Glasgow, Scotland, on a summer artist residency. Luckily, the trip got him away from the pressure he feels to take over his uncle’s river tour business. He only wanted to clear his head and make his art in peace, but he wasn’t counting on finding an attractive librarian to fill his days.
With only eight weeks before James goes home to Scotland, Paige knows she should protect her heart. After all, she already wasted years with her commitmentphobe ex. But the more she gets to know James, the less she can stick to her plan to just be friends. Is she just wasting her time again, or can they bridge the ocean between them to find a happily ever after of their own?
Scotsman in the Stacks is told in one point of view through Paige. Paige definitely knew what she wanted, and she wanted commitment especially after her ex had not committed after six years. When James came to town, she tried to stay away but was drawn to him. I enjoyed Paige’s character and saw a lot of growth throughout the book. I think had things not worked out with James she would have been okay too.
I loved James’ character (but sometimes reading his dialect was frustrating it would probably translate better through audio book). The other supporting characters kind of felt like filler. I wish should have interacted differently with the library patrons and I wish that her friendship seemed less superficial.
I really enjoyed learning about upper Michigan and the trip and felt transported there.
Overall, this book was short and sweet. There were only behind closed doors romance minus kissing and I would have liked to feel more chemistry. But the book was cute, and I will read more from the author.
Have you read Scotsman in the Stacks? The book will be published June 14th.
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