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Romance4.52015

When shy Maddie Gracechurch invents a fictional Scottish sweetheart to avoid London's marriage market, she never expects her imaginary Captain MacKenzie to show up at her door years later—very much alive and possessing all the love letters she wrote to him. Now the real Logan MacKenzie is ready to make good on every romantic promise she never intended to keep, turning her carefully constructed lie into a passionate reality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to When a Scot Ties the Knot?

The most similar books to When a Scot Ties the Knot are Outlander, The Bride, A Night to Surrender.

What should I read after When a Scot Ties the Knot?

After finishing When a Scot Ties the Knot, readers most commonly pick up Outlander next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Tessa Dare, such as Any Duchess Will Do (Spindle Cove).

Who writes books like Tessa Dare?

Authors similar to Tessa Dare include Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, Lisa Kleypas.

What genre is When a Scot Ties the Knot?

When a Scot Ties the Knot is a Romance novel by Tessa Dare, published in 2015.

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Does When a Scot Ties the Knot have romance/spice?

When a Scot Ties the Knot has a spice level of 3/5. This book has moderate romantic content.

About When a Scot Ties the Knot

Product DescriptionNew York Times and USA Today BestsellerOn the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shy, pretty, and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. She was certain to be a dismal failure on the London marriage mart. So Maddie did what generations of shy, awkward young ladies have done: she invented a sweetheart.A Scottish sweetheart. One who was handsome and honorable and devoted to her, but conveniently never around. Maddie poured her heart into writing the imaginary Captain MacKenzie letter after letter . . . and by pretending to be devastated when he was (not really) killed in battle, she managed to avoid the pressures of London society entirely.Until years later, when this kilted Highland lover of her imaginings shows up in the flesh. The real Captain Logan MacKenzie arrives on her doorstep--handsome as anything, but not entirely honorable. He's wounded, jaded, in possession of her letters . . . and ready to make good on every promise Maddie never expected to keep.Review"Marvelous..." ~Starred Review, Publisher's Weekly"A brilliant, enchanting, and soul-satisfying romance." ~Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews"This compelling, often hilarious escapade puts a refreshing spin on the 'imaginary lover' theme and adds another winner to Dare's riveting Castles series." ~Starred Review, Library JournalAbout the AuthorTessa Dare is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen historical romances. A librarian by training and a book-lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a pair of cosmic kittens.Carmen Rose is an Earphones Award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and has narrated numerous romance and erotica audiobooks.