Juliette’s an emotional runner and after her heart is broken by her fiancé she escapes to the Scottish Highlands where her Aunt Rose lives.
Juliette’s first attempt at driving in Scotland almost ends in disaster when she nearly runs into Knox MacKenzie, her aunt’s boss and owner of the local whisky distillery.
Knox is busy running the distillery and has some personal issues he needs to sort out so he’s not looking for a relationship while Juliette is wary about opening herself to someone after all she’s been through. Despite neither of them thinking a relationship is a good idea they can’t seem to stay away from each other.
The banter between Juliette and Knox was witty and even though their chemistry was undeniable their relationship developed slowly so it felt natural and not forced.
Both characters showed growth throughout the story and I loved seeing Juliette rediscover herself and become a strong, confident woman. While Knox was rugged and charming he also had some deep, emotional issues and it took Juliette showing up in his life for him to finally be open to healing the past.
When the Wind is Right is heartfelt and beautifully written and the descriptions of Scotland are breathtaking. This emotional slow-burn romance about second chances and knowing when to stop running was impossible to put down and is a solid debut from Alexandra Ayres.
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Publisher: Northern Creek Press LLC
Format: eBook, 358 pages
ISBN: 9798991980012
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Here’s the synopsis
She’s sworn off love. He’s hiding the one thing that could ruin everything. What could possibly go wrong?
Juliette Miller’s heart has already been shattered once, and she’s in no rush to let anyone do it again. A solo escape to the Scottish Highlands promises fresh air, quiet mornings, and zero emotional entanglements.
Until she nearly runs over Knox MacKenzie.
All rugged charm and easy smiles, Knox is impossible to ignore. But behind that disarming grin is a secret big enough to upend Juliette’s fragile peace. And when the truth finally surfaces, it sends her running from the one thing she never saw coming.
With an ocean between them, Juliette and Knox must confront the truths they’ve been avoiding. For her, it means learning to trust her heart again. For him, it’s risking everything for a second chance.
Love isn’t easy, but sometimes the best things in life come after the storm.
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