This book is the second book in the Macabe brothers series and it follows Callum and June. June was engaged to Callum’s brother so is completely off limits even though there has been vibes between them since they first met before he even knew she was with his brother. The banter in this book was too class and I really enjoyed the interactions between Callum and June. One of the main themes in this book for me was that June was fostered by her parents, this plays a massive part in the book of how it’s affected June throughout her whole life (I loved the bond between June and her mum it was brilliant and I’m glad she finally let her in). There were some laugh out loud moments in this book such as the cow scene which provided a lovely balance between the serious topics. I 100% recommend you to pick this book up and I can’t wait to read the next book!

Read if you like:
🐈‍⬛ Black cat x golden retriever
🥃 Brothers ex fiance
🐈‍⬛ Age gap
🥃 Yearning & banter

I loved Whisky Business so I knew I would enjoy Scotch on the Rocks and this met my expectations and more. I’m officially Elliot Fletcher’s number one fan.

We see a glimpse of both main characters in Whisky Business and I knew then that I would love these characters. Juniper was previously engaged to Callum’s brother (though they have been separated now for several years) and Callum has been PINING for her for years. This book was the very definition of a man yearning for the women of his dreams. It was done soooo good!!

I loved that Juniper had a bit of a rough exterior but was deep down very sweet and kind and did everything to put the people she loves before herself. We love complex female characters and her character development was amazing.

I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series and to see how the author will redeem Alistair (Juniper’s ex). I’m also hoping for a book on Heather (Callum’s sister) too. I need her to have a HEA too🤞🏼

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for sending me an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

📚 Paige Reviews: Scotch on the Rocks by Elliot Fletcher

I was fortunate to receive an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

"Are you going to be trouble, Juniper? Please say yes."

Goodness me, Elliot Fletcher. WHAT an author. FIVE STARS. I was addicted to Juniper and Callum's story. It's the second in the Macabe Brothers series (the first following Mal and April's love story).

Tropes you'll love:
🔥 It is the slowest - and most sizzling - burn.
🐈‍⬛ Black Cat x Golden Retriever vibes
🏡 Small town romance in the Scottish Islands
✨ He falls first, and he falls hard!

Scotch of the Rocks is overflowing with tension, flirting and sarcasm. The SPICE in this book. It had me
There are a series of hurdles for them to overcome together interwoven throughout the book, covering some serious topics (e.g. loss, dementia, heartbreak) but these are done SO incredibly well. There is a short monologue from Heather (Macabe sibling) explaining how it feels when a long-term relationship comes to an end and it really hits the nail on the head - both from the perspective of the person experiencing the heartbreak as well as the perspective of those around them.

I would love to see more of Heather's journey in the next instalment... she deserves her happy ending too!

#elliotfletcher #scotchontherocks #macabebrothers #smalltownromance #netgalley #harpercollins #whiskybusiness

I know we are still technically speaking at the beginning of the year but i want to say wholeheartedly that this book will be in my top 10 at the end of the year.

One of my favourite romance books I’ve read in a while and is definitely one of my favourites of all time.
I can’t even begin to describe you how much i love Juniper. Forget the romance for a second, Juniper Ross is one of the best female characters in a contemporary romance book.
Her feelings, her inner voice, the way she behaves, her struggles, I HAVE FELT SEEN SO MANY TIMES, i was feeling her pain. Chapeau @elliotfletcherwrites you truly captured everything to the outmost detail.

And to see the way Callum was with her and how the relationship progressed it warmed my heart and i want to see more of this messy and soft and not always perfect path towards a life together.

Don’t get me started on how many time i was giggling and laughing and crying it was so amazingly beautiful that after i finished the book i asked myself what am i going to do now??
5 stars are not enough to describe this book.
And Shakespeare is the star of the show, forget Simon.

I do have to say that although reluctant in the beginning, now i am excited to read about Alistair’s story.

Thank you to the publisher for the arc, it was an absolute blast.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for the e-arc.

Wow, I really enjoyed Whisky Business and thought Mal was a top tier yearner, but Callum totally outdid him. Elliot Fletcher wrote a man who was playing the long game. There was never another woman for him, it was always Juniper. If you enjoy a bit of forbidden romance angst, this is for you. These two had serious sexual tension and I was waiting on tenterhooks for Juniper to finally realize he was the one for her. The right McCabe brother for her. Love the setting of this series, the banter, the friend group. Definitely recommend.

THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING!! I have been not so patiently waiting for Callum’s book since I’d first read Whisky Business. I could feel the tension between him and Juniper from that book and am so glad they were endgame in Scotch on the Rocks Elliot did such an amazing job of writing the ex fiancés brother trope. Not sure if this is considered ‘pseudo taboo’ but either way I ate it up!!! It was also such an emotional rollercoaster as it touched upon topics such as family loyalty, sense of belonging and going after what we truly deserve.

The pacing of the book was perfect, with enough background knowledge given of both characters, as well as the perfect amount of forced proximity that led to the two main characters getting to know each other more on an intimate level. I think both characters were very well developed, especially Juniper who is out black cat FMC with a softer side that Callum brings out slowly but surely. The banter between the two comes so naturally just like their chemistry. They are clearly meant for one another but there are obstacles in the way of them getting together.

I loved this book so much and honestly have no notes, could not fault a single thing. Callum is honestly my dream man and I would fight Juniper for him if they were real obviously I’d lose lol but if you want a really cute yet heartfelt romance that will have you kicking your feet and giggling tillage at night then this is for you!

Elliott Fletcher has done it again with “Scotch on the Rocks” a romance so swoony, so funny, and so emotionally rich that I want to wrap myself in it like a little reader burrito.

Our FMC, Juniper, is a black cat through and through. Clever, witty, guarded, and perfectly imperfect. Enter our MMC: Callum Macabe - a golden retriever if ever I’ve read one, all sunshine, unwavering devotion, and a complete lack of self-preservation when it comes to winning his “harpy” over. The contrast is *chef’s kiss*.

Their banter is phenomenal, I mean laugh out loud funny and their chemistry is so fiery. The journey from reluctant acquaintances to soul-deep lovers is magic.

But this book isn’t just about romance. No, it’s so much more, a tale of personal growth, self-acceptance, and learning to embrace love without fear. Watching Juniper - VERY slowly - let down her walls (with much grumbling, sarcasm, and maybe a panicked retreat or several) is immensely satisfying. And Callum, my prince, the man deserves a top book boyfriend spot.

Elliott Fletcher’s writing is effortlessly engaging, finding that sweet spot of heat, humour and heart with the skill of a master. I laughed. I swooned. I may have cried a little (don’t judge me until you’ve read it too).

This book’s plot isn’t just about falling in love with someone else, but also with yourself. The character growth is so satisfying. Elliott Fletcher’s writing is addictive and re-readable.

If you love a grumpy x sunshine, crackling tension, and a romance that will have you giggling one moment and clutching your pearls the next, “Scotch on the Rocks” is a must-read.
I simply cannot recommend it enough.

Thank you to NetGalley, Elliott Fletcher, and Harper Collins for the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this fantastic novel.

Really enjoyed this next in the series! Absolutely love to see old characters pop up and the romance between these two was great. I was laughing and kicking my feet while reading.

3* A light read.

After a few psychological thrillers I felt in need of something light, amusing or romantic to read, preferably a combination of all three. According to the publisher's blurb, Scotch on the Rocks sounded promising.

Callum Macabe fell for Juniper Ross at first sight, his hopes were soon dashed when he discovered that she's his brother's girlfriend, soon to become fiancé. Even after Alistair and Juniper break up, Callum can't make a move on his younger brother's ex. Years later, Callum and Juniper have both returned to the small town on the Isle of Skye where they grew up, he's the local vet and she's helping to run her family Inn. Avoiding each other is impossible, whenever they meet Callum teases Juniper and she responds by insulting him. Juniper fears rejection and keeps everyone at arm's length, making Callum's decision to win her particularity challenging.

My reason for only a 3* rating. When they finally get together, Callum switches from an easy-going admirer to a jealous, domineering lover. And their date to swim in the Fairy Pools - pure Hollywood fantasy. The month was October, freezing wind was mentioned, even in summer the water is notoriously frigid and the Pools are a 'must see destination' for every tourist, making the location neither private nor warm enough for a romantic tryst.

Suspend your belief and the book's enjoyable.

With thanks to HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book, this review is my personal, unbiased opinion.

I am well and truly obsessed with the Macabe brothers.

The banter in this book is unmatched. The chemistry these two had was electric and it danced off the page. Harpy might just well be my new favourite nickname.

I loved how different this was to April and Mal’s story. Calum and Juniper were sharper and more hardened and that came across on their road to love. They went through a lot together and I adored every second.

I was so excited when I heard Elliot Fletcher’s second book in The Macabe brothers series was being traditionally published because Whisky Business was SO good and I can’t think of an author who deserves it more!

I knew I was going to enjoy Scotch on the Rocks, but I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I do, it was PERFECTION. I’ve not been this obsessed with a fictional couple for a long time and the chemistry between Callum and Juniper is sensational. I’m not usually a forbidden love trope kinda gal, and this has an ex boyfriend’s brother storyline, but don’t let that put you off because the back story and tension throughout is incredible.

Both Juniper and Callum have their own demons and I applaud how Elliot Fletcher writes her main characters. The men are sensitive, they get emotional and they're not afraid to show it and in the same way, her female characters are messy and don’t have their shit together all the time, it’s true representation and I think that’s why this is a five star read for me (honestly I’d give it more if I could). There’s spice, banter, so much yearning and secret pining and I couldn’t put it down (I read it in a day). Also Callum, I love him.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the digital arc.

I always enjoy books or shows set in Scotland and this certainly didn’t disappoint. Callum is the definition of a man down bad and he definitely fell first and hard 🙌
There was ALOT of banter throughout, which I enjoyed for the most part! There’s so much tension and chemistry and yearning between Cal and Juniper and I ate it up. I can’t wait for more of this series and this solidified that I want to go back and read Whiskey Business.

I would first like to say a big thank you to NetGalley for the arc!!
I adored whiskey business and could not wait to read about Juniper and Callum.
Let me tell you they did not disappoint.
'Still hate me, sweetheart'
'Undoubtedly'
'Good. Just making sure'
Juniper is a strong-willed and independent woman who has set strict rules for herself to avoid the Macabe brothers.
However, her resolve is tested when she finds herself drawn to Callum, the charming and dependable small-town hero. Callum is a man of integrity, grappling with his feelings for Juniper while respecting the complicated history she shares with his brother, who happens to be her ex-fiance.
This book was FILLED with romantic tension I could not get enough and their humour was top tier.
The way they healed each other as well as supporting each other on their own journeys - learning to except their own flaws and love themselves anyway *sobbing*
Juniper admitting that she'd never felt truly loved until him had me in all my feels.
'Callum?'
'Aye, sweetheart'
Man l've got to get myself over to Scotland...
Tropes:
- Black cat/ golden retriever
- 9 year age gap
- dual POV
- he falls first and harder
- Ex-fiancé's brother
- SO much yearning
- small town/island in Scotland

I absolutely adored this book! The banter was delightful and both main characters were so amazing, so fun and sharp and witty! I loved how their verbal sparring gave way to this soft affection, how they just saw each other and how they loved each other. I loved Juniper, a black cat girlie, protective and hiding this vulnerability and it was so amazing to see her soften. And Callum 🔥 I adored him, in love with his brother’s girl and yet he was putting his family first and taking care of everyone and it took Juniper for someone to take care of him. I just thoroughly devoured this book and can’t recommend it enough!

This book completely blew me away – I still can’t believe it’s the author’s first traditionally published novel. It wasn’t until I reached the dedications that I realised it, and let me tell you, seeing an indie author absolutely crush it and take the publishing world by storm? So damn satisfying. Let’s be real, this industry has needed a new domme for a while now, and she’s here to claim the title.

Returning to the breathtaking Isle of Skye for a second time was everything I hoped for and more. The characters are vibrant and unforgettable, the world-building is lush and immersive – realistic, too, which makes it even better. And the romance? A perfect balance of tenderness and intensity, ice and fire, the kind that burns slow but leaves a lasting heat. This book grabs you from the first page and refuses to let go, delivering emotional depth, sharp banter, and that agonising yet addictive yearning where you just need the characters to admit their feelings already. Callum and Juniper’s journey is a roller coaster in every sense, but when all the pieces finally fall into place? Absolutely worth the ride.

I feel so lucky to have read this as an eARC because this is the kind of story that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page. If you’re looking for a series that’s bold, fresh, and completely addictive, trust me – this is it. The author has knocked it out of the park, and I cannot wait to see what they do next.

The spice is chef’s kiss – steamy, well-written, and perfectly timed. The kind of heat that makes you fan yourself, even as it slow-burns the hell out of you.

Thank you, HarperCollins UK and Elliot Fletcher, for approving my Netgalley request for this delightful romance!

Welcome back to the Isle of Skye for the next delicious Macabe brothers romance! Scotch on the Rocks is a dreamy reverse grumpy x sunshine romance between a beautiful-wounded soul with walls a mile high who struggles to let others in and accept help from others and a hot, sexy kilt-wearing veterinarian set in a small town on the beautiful Isle of Skye.

Elliot Fletcher’s writing has established itself as 5-star quality with stunning descriptions and relationships that are emotional, intimate, and sizzling off-the-charts chemistry! The dynamic between Callum and June is so feisty, and they keep turning the tables on the road to falling in love. These two have their language full of snarky sarcasm, jabbing, and playful teasing that had me in stitches. Not to mention their chemistry is scorching hot that the Scotch is boiling, and you will get a high from inhaling the angel’s share of their love story.

The thought and detail put into the character building and backstories for Callum of Juniper were exceptional. It’s so easy to form an attachment and bond with her characters as they are engaging, vulnerable, and feel incredibly life-like - Juniper’s resilience, ambition, and her difficulties to let others in to help her as she’s been let down in the past so she guards herself and heart. Callum’s loyalty, protective nature, playfulness and heartwarming tenderness for animals and those he loves. These two were perfect for each other; I loved Callum and just knew how to be everything Juniper needed by just being himself.

A perfect swoony Scottish romance that is flirty, fun, and unputdownable and will have you turning the page until the very end and potentially break your heart when it’s over. I didn’t want Callum and Juniper’s story to be over. I predict everyone is going to be falling hard for these two in the summer of 2025!
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The Macabe brothers dear lord these books are like a drug. Thank you netgalley for the review copy, I am eternally grateful to have gotten to read this book early! I don’t even know where to start, I didn’t want this book to end. Callum and Juniper’s relationship was so adorable, I loved their chemistry right off the bat. It was so obvious that he was so obsessed with her, which is one of my favourite things in books- like ever. Not to mention they are also neighbours and he’s a bloody VET. Callum is literally perfect. If you like a sloooooow burn, forced proximity and of course he falls first, this book is for you. I cannot recommend it enough.

“You . . . sweetheart . . . harpy, are the wild moors of this island. You’re like your damn demon cat, claws in my back and blood on my lips. But there isn’t a single day that I won’t welcome that sweet bite of pain.”

Callum and Juniper.

This book was everything. As soon as I was accepted to read this I dropped everything and started it!

I love Juniper as a character, when she was first introduced I wasn't sure I would take to her as she's quite standoffish and doesn't seem to have a soft side but how wrong I was. She is this way for a reason, she has had her heart broken in the past and we see her really open up to Callum and show him her sweet side. I feel like she had a lot of growth throughout this book.

Callum was instantly likeable to me. He was charismatic and perky and I loved his banter with Juniper. I loved his sweet side with his family and his job.

Together they were electric. I don't usually enjoy spicy books but this was an exception. The feelings and sexual tension felt real and developed over time. Callum falling for Juniper almost instantly but not being able to have her till many years later really added to the build of desire.

This book is set on the Isle of Skye which was where I spent my honeymoon. It holds a special place in my heart. I loved the guidebook entries of places I'd actually visited like the fairy pools. I felt a deep connection to the location in this book which I don't usually have when reading romance books.

This series is a must if you love the below tropes :

🫶Small town romance
🤫Brother’s ex-fiance
🐈‍⬛Black Cat x Golden Retriever
🔥Age Gap
🩺Town vet x Inn manager
💕 A little bit of yearning

5/5 ⭐

This book is out June 5th in the UK

ARC gratefully received via Netgalley, all opinions are my own.

This is the second instalment in the Macabe Brothers series, and follow Juniper and Callum as they go from antagonising each other to falling for each other.

I really enjoyed the character growth, particularly from Juniper, in this story. She learned to trust others and it was lovely to see. I loved being back with the family as well, and how present they were through the story without detracting from this new romance.

I've got to be honest that the trope of brother's ex isn't my favourite, and I didn't like that Callum had always been in to Juniper- I think I'd have preferred them brought together by changes in circumstances. That's a personal thing though, and doesn't take away from the writing style or characters.

Overall, I'd recommend this book and looking forward to the next in the series! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As a reader who absolutely loved Whiskey Business I was SO thrilled and excited to read the next series. Happily I can say that I wasn't disappointed. This had plenty of spice mixed with really loveable characters characters who, in my opinion had perfect chemistry and it was set in Scotland which is where I'm from. I don't think this book had one trope to it, I felt it was a perfect mix of everything I love in books and can't wait to read more.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.