Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow: Review

There are some days that I just need to read a lightweight guaranteed love story. I was looking for that when this book landed in my email for review.

A story about escaping to Scotland and finding love? Sign me up! C heck out my thoughts on this new release below!

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow
Publisher: ‎ Berkley (February 14, 2023)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593547885

OVERVIEW:

When a thirty-something American food writer moves to a Scottish village for one year to fulfill her dream of writing a cookbook she finds more than inspiration—she meets a handsome Scotsman she can’t resist.

Ruby Spencer is spending one year living in a small cottage in a tiny town in the Scottish Highlands for three reasons: to write a bestselling cookbook, to drink a barrelful of whisky, and to figure out what comes next. It’s hard to know what to expect after an impulse decision based on a map of Scotland in her Manhattan apartment—but she knows it’s high time she had an adventure.

The moment she sets foot in Thistlecross, the verdant scenery, cozy cottages, and struggling local pub steal her heart. Between designing pop-up suppers and conversing with the colorful locals, Ruby starts to see a future that stretches beyond her year of adventure. It doesn’t hurt that Brochan, the ruggedly handsome local handyman, keeps coming around to repair things at her cottage. Though Ruby swore off men, she can’t help fantasizing what a roll in the barley might be like with the bearded Scot.

As Ruby grows closer to Brochan and the tightly held traditions of the charming village, she discovers secret plans to turn her beloved pub into an American chain restaurant. Faced with an impossible choice, Ruby must decide between love, loyalty, and the Highland’s way of life.

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow Review

Can you imagine moving to another country sight unseen and just starting over? Different cultures. Different everything? This is a huge step and we get to experience this new story by up-and-coming author Bilow.

This book has wonderful characters that just make you smile. Unique and delightful people make you want to be there and involved in this small town too!

The author dives deep into the descriptive scenery so you are able to see it just like a photograph. Smell the grass, rain, flowers, gardens, and pub. You can almost taste the whisky and all of the food cooking. The sights, sounds, and smells are upfront and personal in your own imagination due to Bilow’s intricate development of the scenes.

Following the main characters is like a warm hug. Friendly and delightful for the most part, especially when we meet Brochan and the sparks start to fly. Their budding love is comfortable and sweet.

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year offers so much to love about this story. While it is not overly spicy, the romance is perfectly perfect for these two! Plus, the happily ever after is a delight!

4 STARS!

Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included – Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.