I absolutely adored WHISKY BUSINESS and I have to say that I loved SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS even more. This was a gorgeous, opposites attract romance and I am pretty certain that Callum is my favourite Macabe brother.

Juniper Ross is sharp-tongued, beautiful, and completely out of reach—thanks to Callum’s brother, Alistair. But after years of separation, Callum can't ignore the chemistry that crackles between them. Torn between loyalty and undeniable attraction, he’s about to test the limits of the bro code. Can he resist the pull of the woman he’s always wanted, or will love break all the rules?

Thank you NetGalley & Harper Collins for the ARC of this book. Having read Whisky Business I could not wait to read Juniper & Callum's story and it did not disappoint. The banter between these two characters is absolutely amazing and I found myself laughing out loud so many times. The vulnerability of both characters was a joy to see develop throughout the book. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. 4.75 stars - read it, you won't regret it.

What a fantastic book! I thoroughly enjoyed every page. The bickering, the tension, and the chemistry between the characters were all perfect. Juniper was the perfect black cat vibe, but in a way that was endearing. My heart belongs with Callum—what a man! 🤭

I can’t wait to read what Elliot writes next 🤍

4.5 ⭐️

Black Cat and Golden Retriever

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.


With "Scotch on the Rock" by Elliot Fletscher, we delve into the world of the Macabe brothers for the second time. This is Juniper and Callum's story.

Damn! This book was balm to my soul. I loved the Scottish premise and once again it inspired my wanderlust.

But my highlight was the banter between Juniper and Callum! The air vibrated with chemstry. The story is very spicy and I love it!

Juniper has the character of a black cat, which made me like her right away. She has often been let down in life by the people around her and as a result she has been hurt and is suspicious of other people.

Callum is the complete opposite of Juniper and the two are like two sides of the same coin. Callum knew from the first moment that Juniper was meant for him. Only fate had other plans. As his brother's girlfriend, she was taboo for him. But years later, he gets his chance.
He is courteous, funny, charming and can also be like a devil in disguise.

For me, "Scotch on the Rock" was a successful mixture of setting, charm and great characters.

I give the book 4 out of 5 stars.

I had the best time reading this book. There was something about Juniper and Callum…….maybe it was the tension, the banter, the setting including fairy pools, the nicknames, the KILT - so basically the whole thing really; I ate this book up like it was going to sustain my life form.

There is something about the Macabre brothers that make my heart swoon (although Alistair needs to do some serious grovelling at the moment) and I think they need to be protected at all costs. Cal’s default position is to help people but he’s so busy that he doesn’t realise that he may need someone to look out for him too. As for Juniper she has spent her whole life with on foot out the door ready to run because its easier to be the person who leaves then to be left. Both of them needed the other, for strength and support. To realise that it’s ok to ask for help and that not everyone leaves.

As with the previous book, Elliot’s imagery transports you to the Isle of Skye and you find yourself immersed in the landscape and heartbeat of the small-town life.

This series has a special place in my heart and I cannot wait for book 3

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Small town Scotland
💕 Hate to love
😍 He YEARNS
🐈‍⬛ Black cat/ Golden Retriever
💔 she’s his brothers ex-fiancé
📚 They have history
👨🏼‍🦳 9 year age gap
🌶️ open door/ dual pov

After the first book, I was really excited to see how Callum would be. He didn't disappoint. However, I feel like the brother thing was a much bigger issue than it needed to be and could easily be resolved via conversation. As much as it's nice to have a smitten hero, I wish we'd have seen more of how exactly the two fell for each other and more gradual changes in their behaviour as opposed to Juniper just all of a sudden deciding to drop everything for him. Could just be my personal preference anyway for a slow burn. Really can't wait to see what's next with Alistair

Since I loved Whisky Business, i was very excited to pick this up! It was really nice to get back to the island of Skye, i love the descriptions of the landscape, the people of the island and the beautiful atmosphere that Elliot Fletcher manages to infuse into her novels!

As for the story dynamic, i always enjoy the black cat fmc x golden retriever mmc, i really appreciated how Juniper managed to relax and start leaning into her feelings more thanks to Callum, as someone who finds it hard to express her feelings, it was very encouraging seeing her sentimental journey!

However, I must say that I was left a little disappointed by how some things were handled, in particular I didn’t like how little regard Callum had for Alistair’s feelings, sure he might’ve made a mistake in the past with Juniper but they’re brother and it seemed out of character for someone as devoted to his family as Callum to disregard his brother’s feelings so easily. I’m glad they kinda started talking again towards the end of the book and I hope to see more of their relationship in Alistair’s book!

Also for as much as I love a man obsessed, I found it weird that he was literally obsessed after looking at her and exchanging a couple words once, but if you like the man obsessed/he falls first tropes, then this is definitely for you!

On the other hand, i liked the depiction of the difficulty that of people whose’s parents get suddenly sick have to go through, moreover since all the Macabe’s siblings had a strained relationship with their fathers, it was at times emotional and also nicely described.

I’m definitely eagerly awaiting the next book! Thanks so much to HarperCollins and Netgalley for an arc, all opinions are my own!

Thank you NetGalley for the E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was amazing! I managed to read this book in one sitting, the story and characters drew me in and I was so obsessed with Juniper and Callum’s chemistry I just had to see how their story ended. I really loved Juniper as a character, she’s snarky and funny but also had a lot more depth to her that I wasn’t expecting. Normally I’m not into the trope of the FMC falling for her ex-fiancés brother but the yearning from Callum made me turn a blind eye to it!

The phrase ~Clitoris Ken~ was not one I ever expected to read but made me shriek with laughter. This book was very tropey and fun, a golden retriever/black cat romance, small town, second chance, enemies to friends to lovers, spicy and sweet. Entertaining enough to devour in 24 hours! I'm intrigued to see how the side character stories continue with the next book too! Very pleased, thank you to NetGalley UK and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read as an e-arc

This book follows Callum and Juniper and I was so excited for their story after the first book. Callum is the towns golden boy, everyone loves him…except for Juniper. After Callum’s brother Alistair broke her heart she swore to not give another Macabe brother the time of day. Unfortunately for Juniper, living next door to Callum and suddenly needing his help with repairs at her Inn, she finds her self forced to spend a whole lot of time with him and gets to see that there’s far more between them than some witty banter.

If you love tropes such as:
💚Golden retriever x black cat
💚Neighbours
💚Ex’s brother
💚Found family
💚Age gap
💚He falls first
💚Pining
💚Small town
You should definitely give this a try. Elliot Fletcher has such a way with words, I found myself so immersed in this tiny Scottish town. She is also incredible at writing an MMC who is so down bad it’s unreal. The pining. The tension. The angst!! I thought that Juniper was such a relatable character, and I really loved the dedication and understanding that Callum had towards her. I wasn’t sure how they were going to get their happily ever after with him being brothers with her ex but it just made it impossible to put down.

Overall I gave Scotch on the Rocks 4.25 ⭐️ and 3/5 🌶️

This was one of the most anticipated reads of the year for me and when I saw my request for the ARC approved... I was so happy!! Callum made me care for him in the first book, he intrigued me and I needed to know more about him and his feelings for Juniper and the way this book delivered on that - it met and exceeded my expectations. So many things that we learn about them surprised me and then made me love them even more. I love the journey they went through to start being honest with each other about their attraction at first and then being brave enough to want the real thing, but they also had their own growth and family issues to go through, especially Juniper and her growth, overcoming her abandonment issues which were deeply rooted, letting people love her and letting them in - I am getting emotional just thinking about it. The book is heavily spicy but it works for them, because it is who they are and it is the kind of relationship they start with but it was so so good to see them care for each other beyond the attraction and chemistry and believe the love story the author unraveled for us. I loved the brother's ex-fiancée drama because lbr there had to be some and I loved how whipped Callum was. So many scenes will live rent-free in my head and I am already looking forward to rereading this once it is published!

I felt incredibly lucky / happy / over the moon when the publishers contacted me asking if I would like to receive a copy of this book BECAUSE I ENJOYED ‘WHISKY BUSINESS’ SO MUCH!!! It was honestly one of my favourite books that I read last year, and as soon as I started this one I knew immediately that it was going to be another 5 star read!

I simply cannot get over how Elliot Fletcher writes these Scottish men, she’s putting something into these books and I just CANNOT stop thinking about Callum ok?!?! Ughhhhh he was just so freaking much, had me squealing like a love sick fool, grinning like a sap and giggling uncontrollably every time he would say something sassy and flirty (and he made me realise that I NEED to find my own Callum IMMEDIATELY or I will never know peace, ok? Ok!)

This one is loosely connected to Whisky Business, but only in the sense that it’s set in the same town, has returning characters, and focuses on one of the other McCabe brothers getting his happy ending!! It can definitely be read as a standalone (but I think reading Whisky Business first will just add so much to this one and make it that much more enjoyable)

Again, I’m not over this one ok? I literally read it in one sitting and kinda already want to reread it because of how DELICIOUS it was? The spice was amazing ok, but the romance! The longing! The forbidden love! The pining! It was all next level and just had my heart growing three sizes bigger by the time I was finished.

If there is one thing I love above all else in a romance book, it’s when the MMC is obsessed right from the bat. Yes I love it in a dark romance, stalker kind of way, but omg is there something so much more special when it’s the kind of obsession that is sweet, endearing and wholesome. Callum would literally walk over hot coals for Juniper and I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! Our guy has been obsessed with her from the first moment he saw her, legit fell head over heels in love with her and was going out of his way to make her happy EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS BROTHER!!!! Like are you kidding me?? (Not that anything happens while she’s with his brother, that ends wayyyyyyy before Callum and Juniper get together but it plays a huge role in their relationship)

Obviously this ends with a happily ever after for Callum and Juniper, but not without there being lots of sass and snarky banter between the two of them, tons of forced proximity because he is determined to get her to like him (since they had a little moment in the past and he just KNOWS that she likes him even if she won’t admit it). There is also so much tension and heartfelt moments between the two of them that made the inevitable happy ending so much sweeter!

Seriously, this was a 10/10 for me and I’m going to need to get a physical copy as soon as this comes out so I can reread it and fall back in love with their relationship!

Obsessed, Elliot Fletcher writes men so well It's impossible for me to be happy in real life.

Callum McCabe is just *chef's kiss* . Juniper is so head strong, sassy and the tension between these two was so beautifully written. I am already so excited for the next book.

So grateful for Harper Fiction for sending me this early to review I am SO grateful.

Tropes:
🐈‍⬛ black cat / Golden Retriever
🐈‍⬛ Adoptive family
🐈‍⬛ on page discussion of dementia
🐈‍⬛ bro code
🐈‍⬛ enemies to lovers (sort of)

This is one of the best books ive read so far this year - i loved Whisky Buiness, but scoth on the rocks??!! SO GOOD!!
Not only was this super romantic, with local vet Callum pining over Inn owner Juniper every page (swoon) but this was also such an emotional read.
How Elliot wrote about Dementia was done with such care and understanding, without being too much on page. How she handled the mum not wanting to get help yet, i can totally relate to with one of my family members.
Juniper & Callum, i am obsessed. I LOVE the trope brothers ex/sister best friend and i dont think ive read this before? But it works!! Especailly since Juniper hates Callum, and he just winds her up constantly.
And dont even get me started on the tension.. it was HEATED! I love me a woman in charge in the bedroom, and Juniper filled that role (hello, hands behind your back?!)
I loved this book so much, and i think i knew within 5 mins it was going to be a 5 star for me - now i just need an audiobook version so i can hear their Scottish voices!

Oh I love a good black cat x golden retriever dynamic! I absolutely ate up the tension and yearning, I loved the characters and the romance. I loved seeing them grow closer bit by bit

Thanks to HarperCollins and Netgalley for this advance copy of Scotch on the Rocks.

Wow, where do I even start with this one?! Truly such a stellar book. I read Whisky Business by Fletcher last year and loved it, and jumped with joy whenever I got accepted for this ARC. Then I proceeded to race through this book in like a day and a half - I couldn't put it down.

Juniper and Callum - ughhh they have my heart. I absolutely adored Callum's eldest sibling energy, and the responsibilities and challenges that come with this - such heartwrenching topics were written in such a delicate and loving way. And Juniper, oh Juniper my love, I just want to wrap her up in bubble wrap and let her know she is SO loved. She was such a little black cat, rough around the edges but so soft and full of yearning. These two mixed together were just something else. I am obsesssssssed. Also obsessed with the fact the premise of this book is that Juniper is Callum's brother's ex-fiance... Yup. The dramaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

I 11/10 recommend picking this book up. I beg of you - read it! It's so worth it. Full of angst, yearning, and tension that has such a delicious payoff. I already can't wait for book three!!!

This book started with such a bang. I was immediately invested and having the best time, but as the story unfolded, I found the way the brother's ex-fiance dynamic was handled really didn't work for me.

For context, Callum has pretty much been in love with June from the minute he set eyes on her, which was just before being introduced to her/realising she was his brother, Alistair's, girlfriend. He spent their relationship pining/loving her from afar until circumstances, and Alistair's admittedly bad handling of them saw him break up with June and remain in Glasgow when she had to move back to Skye. It's been six years since the break-up, and Callum and June are just acquaintances. She's best friends with his sister and his other brother's girlfriend. He's had feelings for her the whole time.

The banter is brilliant. It's dual-pov, and at first, I loved Callum, but the more the romance progressed, the more I disliked being in his head. In the six years since the break-up, Callum has apparently got over any guilt or caution regarding his feelings for June and gives very little thought to the complicated situation when pursuing her.

Even though he even tells June that when Alistair ended things Alistair's "heart broke too," he still told his brother about his and June's relationship in the least compassionate, most selfish way possible.

In the end, I found Callum proprietary, and kind of obsessive. I think we aren't supposed to think of him as selfish because he takes responsibility for his Dad's advancing Alzheimers care, has always done what's expected of him, is a pillar of the community and goes out his way to help June. I think it tries to frame it in a way that this is just his time to do something for himself, but to me, that just gets lost under the complete lack of consideration he has for his brother in this. I think if there had been some more internal conflict, if we'd seen him wrestle with his feelings and his decision to pursue June more, if his behaviour toward his brother had been better, then I would have been on board.

Also, June has some life-long abandonment issues for very valid reasons. She's a black cat character who doesn't believe she's lovable, hides behind snark, and a prickly exterior and keeps everyone at arms length and I felt like this was resolved very quickly.

It's a shame because this is otherwise such a good read. The writing, the banter, every Mal and April crumb which kept me FED, it was all great.

I actually can't wait for Alistair's book. Justice for Alistair.


Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins for the earc.

This was a really cute book. I love love LOVE a man who's down bad for his woman, and was Callum ever! Of course he made a dumb decision or two, but I can't fault him too much. June's story was so sweet to me; she's independent to a fault, sassy af, and just wants to be loved. Their banter was fun to read and watching both them learn to let loose and let the other take care of them was heartwarming.

I love a good golden retriever/black cat duo, and that's what initially drew me to the book. Then I learnt it was set in Scotland, a place I just moved from, and I clearly had to read it. I had some gripes about some of the descriptions about Edinburgh and would've of loved some more descriptions of the landscape on the Isle of Skye, but over all it a wonderful reminder of a place I once called home.

If you want a fun quick story, with just a hint of taboo, some spicy dates in the Scottish outdoors, and duo with lots of tension and banter, this is perfect for you.

This was a lovely cosy-yet-spicy small town romance set on the Scottish island of Skye between dependable hunk Callum and cold, emotionally closed-off Juniper. He Falls First, and hard! This was a well-rounded and emotional story, with fleshed out side characters and complex family dynamics, including a very sensitively portrayed exploration of a family member with advanced dementia. You can't help but root for Callum and Juniper - I can't wait for the next instalment of the Macabe brothers books!