Forgetting the Scot is the third book in the Highlanders of Balforss series by Jennifer Trethewey. While I have read the previous books, each stands up on its own as well.
Virginia Whitebridge is trapped in a loveless, abusive marriage. The law says her husband can have whatever he wants from her—so he's taken her inheritance. And he tried to kill her. After a close escape, Virginia feels protected for the first time in forever, thanks to the Scottish Highlands and the Highlander Magnus Sinclair. But she must go back to England, regardless of the danger, to reclaim what's hers. Even if it means leaving her heart in Scotland. It's just Magnus's luck that he's fallen for a woman he can't have. Virginia is rich and titled, and English. To keep her safe, he must follow her to the one place he loathes—England. Where the bowing, preening London Society has a secret language of manners unknown to him. Where he is too large, too uncivilized, too everything. Despite omens that death awaits him there, Magnus vows to help Virginia go to London and restore her fortune. Get in. Get out. Or die trying.
Forgetting the Scot is an engaging and entertaining read. I really enjoyed the characters, and I think newcomers to the series will enjoy the cast of characters and find them interesting, I think returning readers with enjoy the return of favorite characters and the overlapping of stories even more. I liked Virginia's character and how she is always willing to put others first, even to her own detriment, without being foolish about it. Magnus consistently made me smile. The juxtaposition of his size and protective anger with his sweet and occasionally naive nature made me love him as soon as I read from his point of view. The problems that Virginia and crew face are pretty daunting, but I love that friendship, determination, and honest are what overcome them in the end. There were some unexpected twists and surprises, and some moments that I am hoping to see in the future. I really enjoyed the read, and and rather looking forward to more about some of the secondary characters that are still unattached or working through the problems that are keeping them from their happily ever after.
Forgetting the Scot is another enjoyable, and well researched, read from Trethewey. I look forward to what ever comes next.
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