All Scot and Bothered is the second book in the stunning Devil You Know series by USA Today bestselling author Kerrigan Byrne! They are a dangerous duke, a fierce lord, and an infamous earl–dark, bold, brave men who know exactly what they want. And there is only one woman who can bring them to their knees… He is first and foremost–at everything. A man who’s made his own way through ruthless … everything. A man who’s made his own way through ruthless cunning and sheer force of will. A strong and imposing Scot who can turn on the charm but does not suffer fools. His title: Lord Chief Justice of the High Court. His name: Cassius Gerard Ramsay. His mission: To investigate the goings-on at London’s most notorious gaming hell, owned and operated by one of the most intriguing and desirable women he’s ever met.
IN THIS GAME OF LOVE, THE RULES DO NOT APPLY
Cecelia Teague was an orphan facing a rather dire future–until a secret benefactor from her mother’s scandalous past swept into her life. Sent to a prestigious boarding school and later to university, Cecelia believed high society was at her fingertips…Then, from out of nowhere, she became the inheritor of a gambling establishment. Now Cecelia must live two lives: one as a proper lady who finds herself undeniably drawn to Lord Ramsay and the other as a savvy gaming hell owner trying to save her business from the very same man. He has no idea she is both women…and Cecelia would like to keep it that way. But what happens when consuming passion and escalating danger threaten to reveal the truth?
“With the Devil You Know series, Byrne once again delivers the beautifully nuanced characters and seductive storytelling her readers have come to expect.”–Booklist
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Chief Justice, Cassius Ramsay, is determined to uncover what’s really going on at London’s gaming hell. Known for his cold, calculating, and unforgiving calls for justice, he barrels his way into Cecelia’s content world.
Cecelia Teague, is the brilliant mathematician of the secret trio of friends, the Red Rogues. Her difficult childhood was interrupted by a mysterious benefactor that provided her a prestigious boarding school and university education. Just as she’s making her way into London society, she inherits a gaming hell.
Her interest in Lord Ramsay’s attentions, turn sour when his assumptions about her are way off the mark. Can the stubborn Scot change his ways and win Cecelia’s affections?
Plenty of emotion and mystery weaved into this regency novel.
All Scot and Bothered is the second book in Kerrigan Byrne’s the Devil You Know trilogy. I read and really enjoyed book 1, How to Love a Duke in Ten Days, and while not entirely necessary, I recommend you read it first for pure enjoyment. The writing is superb.
All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan Byrne, published by St. Martin’s Press, is book two in her Devil You Know Series. Every book is about another couple and can be reada s a stand-alone. Anyway, for best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order.
The story is set in Scotland in the 1800s.
Cecilia is a young girl, prodigy, but shunned by her family and the village people. At age 13 she gets an opportunity to widen her horizon, living an new life – and she grabs it with both hands.
Fast forward, years later she catches the eye of Cassius Ramsay, Lord Chief Justice of the High Court. The 39 year old Lord has nothing to not fall for her. He’s smitten with her.
ASAB is a beautiful story full of twists and unexpected turns, a story beautifully written and thought out with characters I connected easily with.
A great read, 4,5 stars.
Cassius Ramsay is the Lord Chief Justice of the High Court. He is also the older half-brother of the current Duke of Redmayne. Ramsay investigates the disappearance of several young girls. His investigation leads him straight to the Scarlet Lady and her gaming establishments. Ramsay grudgingly protects Cecelia from her unknown enemies. However, the woman tempts him to abandon his ambitions. Can Ramsay learn to trust Cecelia? Or will yet another woman burn him?
Miss Cecelia Teague is a member of the Red Rogues, a sisterhood she and two others formed in boarding school. She discovers she not only inherits a notorious gaming hell but her aunt’s enemies too. Cecelia adopts her aunt’s moniker in order to protect her new business and its employees. When her life is threatened, she turns to the only man strong enough to help her. Can Cecelia decipher her aunt’s mysterious codex? What dark secrets will the codex reveal?
There is just something about grumpy heroes that makes them delicious. Ramsay is a man shaped by his past. I understand his deep-seeded distrust for women. His mother’s deplorable behavior fostered opinion, only for another to reinforce it. Fortunately, Ramsay finds a woman who changes his outlook on the fairer sex. What I admire the most about Ramsay is the inner strength and determination it took for him to rise up from nothing. He kept a goal in mind and worked stubbornly to achieve it. Ramsay did not allow naysayers to dissuade him from his chosen course.
Cecelia shares my niece’s name. I adore the fact that she is not the usual thin and dainty heroine typically found in romance books. Instead, she is a tall, glasses-wearing, full-figured woman with a brilliant brain for mathematics. I admire Cecelia’s fortitude to pursue her interests and ambitions. She refused to yield her place, even against male oppression. What I love the most about Cecelia is how she readily accepts everything about Ramsay, including his broody grumpiness. She has no inclinations to fix nor change him.
ALL SCOT AND BOTHERED is book two in Kerrigan Byrne’s historical romance series, DEVIL YOU KNOW. The story can easily standalone. It is necessary to read the prior book to understand some of the hero’s backstory and the heroine’s strong bonds with her Red Rogue mates. Plus, I love that Piers and Alex, the couple from the first book, make frequent appearances in the story.
ALL SCOT AND BOTHERED is an enthralling tale of two lonely kindred souls finding each other during a chaotic time. I simply could not put this book down! I cannot wait to see who the author plans to pair up with the last Red Rogue.
“Give over to it, Cecelia mine…donna fight this, there is more to be had…I’ll pleasure ye until ye beg me to stop.”
All Scot and Bothered is a swoon worthy romance between a beautifully shy and kind-hearted heroine, Cecelia, and a grumpy bear of a Scot, Cassius Gerard Ramsay. Both bearing secrets that have left them scarred in different ways, yet when they are together, sparks fly…and old wounds begin to heal by the power of being loved unconditionally.
Kerrigan Byrne has written a timeless tale of how a kind heart can be the balm to sooth even the churlish of beasts. I’ll not spoil the twists and turns of Cecelia and Ramsay’s love affair, and their verra hawt trip to Scotland! *Fans Self*
Loved and wish I could have given more than 5 Stars!
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **
After reading the first book in this series (How to Love a Duke in 10 Days), I had a feeling this one was going to be just as emotional and difficult at times and I was not wrong. We learn a little bit about each of the “Red Rogues” and in All Scot and Bothered, we have Cecelia Teague’s story. After being taken out of a torturous childhood, Cecelia has emerged with a wonderful education and amazing friends. But now she inherits a gambling establishment and a whole lot of trouble. One of those troubles comes in the form of Cassius Gerard Ramsay, the Lord Chief Justice of the High Court. Ramsay is another who has gone through a troubling past which has made trusting people very difficult, especially women. He sees the world in only black and white and his current mission is to bring down the very gaming establishment that Cecilia had just inherited. Even though the attraction between the two is intense, many factors keep them apart. Things start to change when Cecelia’s life is in danger and Ramsay’s determination to take her down morphs into keeping her safe at all costs.
There are many twists and turns, secrets, misunderstandings and prejudice throughout their story but in the end when all is revealed and love discovered it was all worth it.
I do have to be honest and say I did have a hard time really warming up to Ramsay, especially in the beginning. I understand his past has made him really hard and distrusting but the things he said to Cecelia was pretty brutal. But when he learns the truth and revelations of things that had happened in both their pasts, his actions and reactions made me forgive him.
Overall, Cecelia and Ramsay’s was another wonderful read and I do recommend it. Now I am looking forward to Francesca’s story!
Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
This enemies to lovers romance had a lot happening! The twists and turns went to a darker level I wasn’t expecting and I’m still debating how I feel about it. Woven in to the mystery was a romance that was steamy and most definitely hard earned! Personally, I thought the hero would miss out on all the goodness standing right in front of him, but don’t doubt Cecilia. She’s got what it takes:)
I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley and SMP Romance. This is my honest review.
I loved this book so much!
Enemies to lovers at its best and so much than the eyes can see!
In true author’s style, this book has everything you expect and need. A feisty heroine that become my favourite female characters in a long time, a hot and bothered hero, and a great story that will keep you up all night devouring their banter, chemistry and suspenseful romance story.
There were moments when I laughed out loud so much as well as moments when my heart broke for both of them.
Cecelia and Ramsay are fire together and their story is not an easy one but the bumpy road is full of moments when they are vulnerable and expose their feelings while falling in love with each other.