In this Blakely Manor book, we get to know the baby of the Blakely clan, and more about the mysterious Wren. The slow burn with these two is really fantastic, and the journey to there Happily Ever After is a crazy story!

The FMC is Lady Briar Blakeley. She is the youngest sister of the Duke of Darefield and of age to be having her first season in society in Regency Era England. She’s chosen to postpone her debut, but her childhood friend Percy arrives and claims that they’ve been betrothed for years and he wants to marry immediately. Briar is horrified at this concept. Further, she discovers that he has gotten a local girl pregnant as well, and kicks him out of the house. Wanting to come to the aid of the local girl, Briar requests that the gardener escort her to pay the woman a visit as she should not go alone. The gardner is the oldest sibling of the family’s servants and also her brother in law’s brother. Briar has been attempting to get to know Wren, and this provides a perfectly legitimate opportunity to get a bit closer to this mysterious man. And that’s where things start to go off the rails.

The MMC Wren Spencer is the Blakey Estates gardener. Originally from Scotland, he settled at the Estate after fighting in the wars for Scotland. When trouble with the posh, entitled neighbor Percy tosses Briar into his immediate orbit, he begins to soften towards the headstrong and independent lass. Kidnappers come upon them as they attempt to visit the young lady Percy has gotten pregnant, and they all end up forced into a rude to Scotland because the men Percy hired to kidnap them know Wren’s secrets. He learns that he’s become heir to his fathers lands, and the men who have taken them are trying to get him to take his rightful place. We get a lot of internal dialogue from Wren, and he, by way of the situation they are in, is rather forced to explain his life situation to Briar. The connection builds emotional intimacy and they are drawn together very powerfully.

It’s a WILD STORY. But it’s really good and I hope you’ll give it a chance!!

I absolutely enjoyed this book. It was a fun read filled with angst and romance. I thought the author did an amazing job with the characters and story line. I can't wait to read more from Fenna Edgewood. I absolutely recommend this book to the romance readers. It is so good!

Thank you Net Galley, Starwater Press, and Fenna Edgewood

Story started off well and I enjoyed how the story progressed
The characters were believable and I felt a connection to them

This was my escape from any troubles and from darker reads. I love a historical romance and I'm really enjoying this series and following the Blakeley and Spencer families on their road to romance.

This was the second book in the series and I enjoyed it as much as the first. Briar is a feisty young woman who isn't ready to be married off and her family are happy to let her take her time. Wren is the gardener, a Scotsman who wants to protect a ladies honour, even from himself. Of course things go wrong after a jilted man assists in their kidnapping and they're off to Scotland. Of course, a young woman surrounded by burly men is considered compromised so they have to come up with a solution.

What follows is a classic historical romance tale with the odd darker theme thrown in but this is very much what I needed for an easy read to enjoy on a cold day. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good romance and can't wait to read the rest.

5 stars

Good continuation of the series and engaging story. Briar looks kindly on the gardener, Wren. Her neigbour and erstwhile childhood friend Percy demands she marries her and acts as a idiot. Her brother, Dare isn't impressed and Percy leaves. Wren is not who he appears and Percy falls in with people who want Wren to return home.

Some of the themes are a bit contrived and I thought there was something about in-laws marrying but it's still entertaining.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Loved It! From the first page of Lady Briar Weds the Scot to the last you will spellbound as it takes you on a rollercoaster ride that brims with tension building twists and turns, kidnapping, danger, lies and deception that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.. Fenna Edgewood's stories are always interesting with unconventional characters with diversity of personalities who manage to grow and yet retain their individualities which captivates you from the beginning until the very end. It's emotional ride that keeps you turning the pages, sizzling passion, enjoyable plot and setting descriptions that will hook you from the start and keep you turning the pages to the very end.

I read and enjoyed this book. However as I started to write my review I was horrified to realise that the updated 2024 cover by Wicked Smart Designs (and used on Amazon) uses AI, which I can't morally support or promote. This is a lesson learned for me as well. In future I will ensure I am more careful when requesting books to review. Happy to discuss further.

Briar the sister of a duke becomes infatuated by her gardener/sister’s brother in law, Wren/Robert. She finds him interesting and deems him the person to help her with a situation at hand. Her neighbor Percy, who wants to marry her but also got one of the village girls pregnant. As they get closer sparks appear by both try to ignore it. Until one day all three of them get kidnapped by a group of highlanders and are taken back to Wren’s clan in Scotland. Along the way friendships and marriages occur and family secrets come crashing right out of the closet along with all the skeleton bones.
I will say that Percy became on of my favorites towards the end but will not spoil much!

Totally recommend

Tropes:
Grumpy x sunshine
He falls hard
Forbidden romance (he’s her family’s gardener)
Found family sort of

"Lady Briar Weds the Scot" by Fenna Edgewood
I loved Briar and Wren (can't resist a Scottish brogue!). A fun adventure..

I really enjoyed this well-written, grumpy-sunshine, road trip romance, brimming with LOL moments, tear-jerking drama, twists, intrigue and deceit, action, suspense, danger and spicy love scenes. The protagonists are endearing and complete opposites. Wren is a jaded grump, yet with a big heart who prefers to be left alone, and Briar is a naive, good-natured, feisty and talkative heroine who can't stay away from him. The chemistry between the two is great and fun to read, and it was nice to see Wren gradually succumb to her charms.
It's not necessary to read the first book, but I still recommend it.

Lady Briar, the Blakeleys' youngest sister, is attracted to her new brother-in-law, Wren Spencer, who is her brother's gardener and a grumpy Scotsman.
Years ago, following the war on the continent, Wren turned his back on his Scottish clan and cut off all contact. Wren decided to live with his English half-siblings and worked in peace and seclusion as a gardener at Blakeley Manor. But ever since his younger brother Ash's wedding, he has been pursued by the sweet, naive Lady Briar, who wants to welcome him into the family circle.
When Wren reluctantly accompanies Briar on a house call to tenants, the two of them, along with their troublesome neighbor Percy, are kidnapped by Wren's clansmen and taken to Scotland. Naturally, Briar's reputation is ruined in the process and she has to decide whether to marry Percy or Wren. She decides in favor of Wren...

Overall, an enjoyable story with great characters, lots of action and steam, that I am happy to recommend!

I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this book! I'm not usually fond of stories with Scottish characters because I have to look up so many words, but that was not the case with this one. It really was a rollercoaster ride with twists and turns, characters grow through the story and I might read more books by Fenna Edgewood.

When the duke’s little sister is mistaken for the gardener’s wife, she finds herself unexpectedly on a life-changing one-way trip to Scotland...

~ Briar & Wren ~
She’s a determined young woman; determined to make her own choices, to choose the right man, to help where and when she can, to meddle in her brothers and sister’s lives - even those who married into the family’s family – and that’s who he draws her attention.
Tall, taciturn and tantalising, he’s her brother’s gardener, but also her brother-in-law’s half-brother. A man who survived the war and chose to remain in England instead of returning home to Scotland. But why?

I love how easily this story slipped from high-class Regency England into rugged rough almost medieval Scotland - it’s not a time travel romance, it just feels that way.
The couple gets kidnapped alongside their nemesis Percy - her sleezy neighbour who knocked up a tenant girl and then tried to claim Briar’s hand - by Scottish ruffians – his clansmen - and the trip up north isn’t a doozy. A marriage of convenience, mercenaries, al fresco nights, megrims and mermaid moments. And when they finally make it to the castle, there’s his devious cousin, clan envy and long-ago betrayal. The green-eyed monster is ready to dine, and it ain’t pretty.

Briar and Wren’s slow burn romance is marvellous! At first he’s the lesser of two evils, but she really can’t deny he’s one delectable giant - especially once the kilt comes on, or was it off? And he - this gentle caring but brutal warrior - is so smitten by his forbidden English rose... not that he’ll fall in love again. Never. Ever!
Percy’s redemption arc is a thing of beauty! A little sad, but also heartwarming.
I loved the colour and folklore in this story, the brogue, the loyalty and the sizzling steam!
Action-packed, entertaining, witty and swoony romantic, this was an utterly enthralling read!

Lady Blair Weds the Scot is such a fun read. Blair is an awesome lead character. I love historical books set in Scotland. You won't be disappointed in this book.

I really enjoyed this story! More than the first book in the series and so much so I simply had to read the rest of them :)

This is the second book of the Blakeley Manor Series by Fenna Edgewood and you're in for a treat. In this story we find Wren who is the gardener at Lady Briar’s manor home. After being kidnapped together they depend on each other to escape the Highlands. Things change quickly when the future and fear of scandal mix and the two must wed. What they don’t expect is the chemistry between them. I don’t want to give it away, you will want to read this and discover it all for yourself.
This story is why I love Edgewoods writing. It is packed with action, intrigue and amazing passion. The characters are so full of life with great detail, as well as the rest of the story. You will feel like you are a part of this story too.
You will love this adventure and every moment that Edgewood creates in this masterful story.

Loved It! From the first page of Lady Briar Weds the Scot to the last you will spellbound as it takes you on a rollercoaster ride that brims with tension building twists and turns, kidnapping, danger, lies and deception that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.. Fenna Edgewood's stories are always interesting with unconventional characters with diversity of personalities who manage to grow and yet retain their individualities which captivates you from the beginning until the very end. It's emotional ride that keeps you turning the pages, sizzling passion, enjoyable plot and setting descriptions that will hook you from the start and keep you turning the pages to the very end.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Lady Briar Weds the Scot is an enjoyable romp that interweaves modern ideas about women's rights and feminism with a traditional Regency setting. Not entirely authentic but certainly entertaining!

Briar and Wren are great together, and the cast of secondary characters are engaging, I wish some of their stories didn't end so abruptly and would be keen to read more. There's some spice and although Briar, who is about 19 or 20 years old, is a virgin as would be expected, she is quite bold which ensures Wren is kept on his toes! I was delighted to see that while there is plenty of potential for other woman drama Briar is mature enough that this doesn't occur.

Thanks to NetGalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and the author for an ARC, this is my honest opinion.

Book 2 did deliver over book 1. Wren and Briar are quite the pair and their proximity during their kidnapping led to opportunities for them to get together and fall in ❤️. Overall a fast paced read.

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I did enjoy this one more than the first but they are both freaking fantastic and I will be reading every historical romance or whatever from now on.

Author Fenna Edgewood brings readers a Regency romance. This is a light, fast read. Our main characters are Briar Blakeley and Wren Spencer. Briar is a beautiful young woman approximately 22 years old. Her sister was involved in a bad marriage, leaving Briar with no desire to marry. Her brother Dart, the Duke, has offered to present her for a season but she isn’t interested. Wren Spencer fought in the war against the French but refused to returned Renfrew Castle because of to a family dispute. He takes a position as gardener for the Blakeley family. He enjoys working in the gardens, especially the herb garden. Percy is a childhood friend that has gone astray; he is a heavy drinker, a womanizer and in need of money. He has always assumed he and Briar would marry and is angry over her rejection.
Percy, Briar and Wren are kidnapped by a group of Scots that intend to drag Wren home whether he wants to return or not. Briar’s reputation is in jeopardy from traveling with the men without a female chaperone. Both Wren and Percy ask her to marry them. She turns to Wren and accepts his proposal. Briar has already fallen in love with the Scott. Wren tries to convince himself he is doing the noble thing, but he is deeply in love with her. Not everyone is glad to see Wren return.
I have mixed feelings concerning this cheesy tale. I didn’t dislike it. I actually enjoyed most of it, but it needs work. The speech was often off. It was written with too much contemporary thinking. Dart allowed his sister to make decisions for herself, allowed another sister to marry a stable hand. These things would never happen during that era. Then there is Wren. When he first met Briar, he was rude, prickly, annoyed and hasty to get away from her. He worked for her! There was no way a servant could talk to a mistress in such a manner. This tale has a lot of potential but still needs work.
Thank you NetGally and Starwater Press for the review copy of this book. My reviews are always my personal opinion.