The boy who has everything meets the girl who has nothing…when she nearly runs him over. James Fitzroy’s life could be called charmed. With an ancient name and a sprawling country estate, only an arranged marriage stands between him and his billionaire inheritance. But appearances are rarely what they seem. Traumatised after a tragic accident, speaking doesn’t come easily to James, and he … James, and he cares little for anything, including who he weds.
Until the screech of brakes awakens him to all he can’t have.
Beth Grace might be descended from criminals, but she’d never follow in their footsteps. Apart from the one time she did. Now, even an invitation to go driving in Scotland with the world’s most handsome man can’t derail her from her plan to pay her dues. Besides, despite the startling chemistry, women like her don’t get to date earls. She couldn’t be further from what he needs.
Two broken souls can make a whole. There’s just the matter of a wedding in the way.
Love Most, Say Least is the second standalone in the hugely popular Marry the Scot contemporary romance series. If you adore a sweet hero, big houses, and glorious scenery, start the series now.
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Jolie Vines books are captivating and awesome! If you enjoy romantic suspense and beautiful settings found in England and Scotland, you can’t go wrong with the Marry the Scot series. I the second book, Beth and James are both intriguing characters and have gone through difficult childhoods. James is trying to learn how to be a great leader and needs to find a bride in order to assume his duties. Will Beth be perfect for James? OR, will her past create too many problems?
**ARC REVIEW**
So we finally get to know what was happening behind those close doors, between Beth & James!!
Yes, this is Book 2 in the series but can be read as standalone. I would prefer you to read Book 1 so you can enjoy Beth’s BFF and her Scotsman .
When James met Beth for the first time he was completely taken back. He did not know what to think, he was in such awe he didn’t know how to react but there was one thing he did know! He wanted to learn more about her and hopefully begin something he wasn’t sure he had in him to do…
Beth doesn’t know what to think of James reactions, his mixed emotions has her all confused. She doesn’t do love, relationships or commitments. There’s just something about James that has her insides in knots & butterflies.
Two people who are total opposites on the outside, find each other and become to realize they have more in common than they ever thought they would.
With James being an Earl and inheriting his family estate on his 21st Birthday, there’s a lot on the line.
Beth has secrets can she be honest with herself and James? Will she be enough for James? He being an Earl and all..
I LOVED this book!! James and Beth are perfect together! I love how they are able to connect over their brokenness and heal each other. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
I am so in love with this series. I cannot wait to read the next book, but first I should talk about this one. The title comes from a poem that James’ mother loved to read. You will have to read the book to see how James uses it in wooing Beth. From the first chapter to the last, this book is full of action, suspense, love, intrigue and will have you turning page after page. It is a long journey for James, the scarred and lonely man and Beth, the emotionally injured and orphaned girl to find their HEA. I think the journey had to be that way so that they could both realize the reasons that they needed to be a couple. Read and see how their wonderful friends and surrogate family members help them realize their dreams of finding a lasting love to call their own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When I received a request to review an ARC for an honest opinion, I conducted a bit of research about Jolie Vines, as she was a new author to me. I found out quickly that she is a new author to everyone. Love Most, Say Least is Vines’s second book. If it’s any indication of her forthcoming books, she will quickly become a beloved author.
Love Most, Say Least (one of the best titles as it comes from a Tennyson poem) follows James and Beth, two people from different worlds. James has been groomed to inherit an earldom, while Beth was raised in a foster family. Both of them have been hurt by their life circumstances, and they carry so much “baggage” between the two of them. James has been shut down emotionally by his family’s tragic circumstances and his uncle’s neglect. Beth has grown to both fear and distrust attachments because everyone in her life leaves or dies. When they find each other, it fills a hole in each of them, causing some internal struggles but providing an eventual HEA, only after some drama.
From the start, Beth exhibits the model traits of a strong woman who has endured the difficulties of life. She worries about her friend and her former foster mother, making various sacrifices to ensure they are cared for. She is an h to admire, even though her internal dialogue frustrates the reader. She is also responsible for bringing life into James’s life.
I loved James. He carries so many wounds that he’s awkward. It makes the reader uncomfortable for him because he is so emotionally stunted. However, Beth breathes life into him, and he quickly becomes endearing as he shows his care for her. He willing makes distinct changes in his life, so it can accommodate Beth, readily healing her.
The McRaes lend guidance and humor, also softening James’s demeanor. I haven’t read the first book in this series (I plan to read it soon), and I am looking forward to future books with this clan because these guys are sexy and fierce.
There is much to love about the story. My favorite romances are ones where both the H and h undergo significant changes to honor their love. While there is a bit of angst in this story, it isn’t more than the reader can handle, and the ending is satisfying.
Overall, Jolie Vines is starting strong with her latest book. It has a swoon-worthy hero in James, a strong loving heroine in Beth, a cadre of interesting ancillary characters, and a story that reminds the reader that love can overcome any past.
Poor little speedster with a younger man who races her engine; will the social gap win over love?
May 2, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 stars
My first read in the series. Good writing, with some high drama brought on by a first-class villain in the family and some cold fish employers. The romantic leads, high speed loving Beth and mega rich orphan James, had great backstories. I was first attracted to the story because of the mention of a Scot (he’s actually only half Scot, but I won’t hold that against him!), but their budding romance and his looming deadline for meeting his inheritance requirements made up for the fact that most of the action takes place in England. Plus, in a cute twist, it’s the hero who’s a new kid on the block when it comes to romance and intimacy and he’s actually a bit younger than his dream girl. Despite his inexperience, things heat up at a brisk pace and lovers of steamy scenes will not be disappointed as this one waits a bit but then …
This is a full story, no cliffhanger, but the end hints at the direction of the next book in the series. I look forward to seeing more of these characters, Scots or not, as the series continues.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
A story of insta love, Beth meets James while picking up her friend. Beth seems to have not the best luck so when James offers her to come visit him she accepts. In a whirlwind romance they are drawn to each other. There’s a dash of suspense, some laughter, some steamy scenes in this fast paced story. I received an ARC of this and volunteered to review it.
Second in the series, just as compelling to read. I loved how this book started when these two met in the first book. I am thrilled to finally see what made James who he was. Two such guilt-ridden people find love together and know that happiness overcomes all. A couple times in the story, things happened that I thought would send Beth running, and I was surprised at her staying power. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I highly recommend this and the first in the series. I look forward to the next, already with a hint as to where it will go.
I received an ARC of this story, and this is my unsolicited review.
Love Most, Say Least by Jolie Vines is book Two in the Marry The Scot Series. This is the story of Beth Grace and James Fitzroy. I have read the previous book and felt you could make this a standalone one if you wish to do so.
Beth didn’t have the best childhood and now she is 18 she is trying to clear up a past mistake with the law. James is set to inherit his family country estate if he can be married by 21. James is set in his mind that he will have a loveless life because of it but he is taken back by Beth who knocks him off his feet (no really). Beth doesn’t mind temporary since that is all she knows to expect or want. But their feelings are to strong to walk away from.
I enjoyed their story and this series.
James is a perfect example of “still waters run deep”
The weight of the world sits on James’ shoulders, and the only thing that brightens him is the unpredictable force of nature named Beth. As these opposites get to know each other and figure out how their hearts and lives perfectly entwine, they fall in love with each other almost as fast as we fall in love with them.
This is a fabulous second published book by this author, who demonstrates a clear talent for writing witty banter, situational humor, and heartfelt emotions while building an epic love story on top of it all. You’ll feel like you’re right in the midst of it all in this captivating story, one with a surprisingly triumphant HEA that neatly leads into the next couple’s story. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is the second book in the Marry the Scot series and after finishing this, I seriously could not decide which one I liked better. Maybe it’s because James and Callum are both so different. In any event, I picked this book up and devoured every page. I couldn’t get enough. The characters, the plot lines, the scenery and suspense… All of it was perfect! James and Beth were so perfectly matched for each other. Both quietly broken and afraid, both having lost so much. It was impossible not to fall in love with them and their journey! Another fantastic MUST READ by this very talented author!
Love Most, Say Least is the second book in the Marry The Scot series by Jolie Vines and it was even better than the first (which was pretty hard to do). Our heroine is deathly afraid of letting anyone get close to her. And when she meets James he knocks her off her feet (well the reverse is a bit more true, lol). And while she’d love a night with him, she doesn’t want anything more. James, on the other hand, has resigned himself to living a loveless life and is caught off guard by the emotions Beth evokes in him. “In that second, I fell so deeply head over heels for Beth Grace I knew I’d never get out.” For a man who can barely talk to others, let alone show them affection, Beth unknowingly burrowed her way into this Earl’s heart.
You do not want to miss James and Beth’s story. This sweet romance is absolutely perfect. I suggest you read Storm the Castle first to avoid spoilers, but it’s not required.
*** 4.5 Stars ***
Love Most, Say Least (Marry the Scot #2) by Jolie Vines is a steamy, contemporary romance told in first person dual POV. Although it’s the second book in the Marry the Scot series, it can be read as a standalone.
Twenty-year-old James Fitzroy is the tenth Earl Fitzroy and in order to inherit Belvedere, his English estate and family home, he must meet the requirements of a centuries-old will that applies to every eldest son in his line. He must be married by his twenty-first birthday or the estate will pass to a distant cousin. In preparation for managing such a sprawling landscape, James has been living at Castle McRae in Scotland for the past six months receiving occupational training from his friend and mentor the laird Callum McRae.
Twenty-two-year-old Beth Grace is the granddaughter of a car thief. After he died, she grew up in foster care determined not to follow in his criminal footsteps. On her eighteenth birthday, Beth made a terrible mistake that resulted in an arrest and criminal record. Due to her age and it being a first offense, she received a suspended sentence. Nearing the completion of her sentence, Beth visits a lawyer to clear her record and learns about court fees that must be paid. She’s determined to work hard, save her money, and clear her name so that she can get a better job, complete her education, and have a better life.
James and Beth meet when she pulls a driving stunt that terrifies him. Thinking she’s about to run him over, he has a flashback from a traumatic accident in his past. Beth apologizes and James is left confused by the attraction he feels. He barely speaks to her, so she’s surprised to receive a letter from him asking for advice. They talk over text, telephone, and facetime and Beth is even more surprised when James invites her to come to Scotland.
Will Beth be able to clear her record and start over? Will James marry in time to receive his inheritance? Could a relationship work between the two of them or are they just too different? Will James be able to choose his own bride or will he be forced into an arranged marriage?
I really enjoyed Beth and James’s story. Both were very likeable characters who had been broken and damaged from past experiences. James had a sweet innocence about him that was very endearing. Beth was feisty and strong with an underlying vulnerability. Their chemistry was intense and together they were scorching hot. Heartwarming, emotional, and super steamy – I loved this story and can’t wait until the next one!
*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. ***
I loved this book! It is a wonderful, action packed romance story. The characters are perfect for each other and you can’t help but to fall in love with them. I really enjoyed Beth and James’ story. There are so many wonderful characters in this book. I love how the book overlaps with the story and characters from book 1. The ending is great and leaves you excited for book three.
5 Cranky Stars
Ah, the second story in the Marry the Scot series. If you loved “Storm the Castle”, you’ll love this one. My favorite thing was that the author started the story with a recap of how James and Beth initially met. The story of the weekend they spent together in bed sick is expanded upon and explained. In other words, this is James and Beth’s story and a good one it is.
James has always been a speak when spoken to young man. He is now 20 and lives with Callum and his brothers in Scotland to learn first hand how to run an estate. When he turns 21, the family fortune will be turned over to him along with the home, Belvedere. His uncle Richard has been acting as steward since James’ parents were killed in an auto accident.
On a business trip with Callum to London, Callum finds the love of his life, Mattie and she is accompanied by her best friend. James finds Beth startling in both looks and actions. As usual, he is tongue tied and shy. He has had no experience with women. One of the biggest problems in his life is the stipulation that he must be married by his 21st birthday, which is just months away, or he can’t inherit. Uncle Richard has a list of women for him to choose from, but he wants to marry for love, not money. Since Beth seems so intriguing, he starts texting her and finally works up the nerve to invite her to Callum’s for a weekend. Since Mattie is coming anyway, it’s a perfect arrangement.
Does anything ever goes as planned in a love story? Of course not. This is where the story gets to the “I can’t put it down” stage. Uncle Richard is a tyrant. Beth and James are falling in love, but both have trust and love issues. James takes her to his family home, and she is shocked to find out he is a British Lord. Uncle Richard shows up with a “Bride” and they must flee the manor and go back to Scotland to try to solve the problems. This is a very fast paced love story with lots of action. Now, I’m waiting for book 3 and will have to read the novella. I love this author.
Can’t believe I didn’t leave a review on first read!!
And the re read blew my mind. I got sucked in and it didn’t let me go.
James’ and Beth’s attraction is steamy and swoon worthy.
The battle James’ uncle puts them through is cruel. But love prevails and wins. And it’s spectacular.
“Who are wise in love, love most, say least”
You knew James was haunted by something but you had no idea how deep it ran and how controlled he was, so thank gawd for Callum as James may be well off privilege wise but he is poor in emotion and love. Then there is Beth who has a poor upbringing and needs to work multiple jobs to get by, but embraces life so even though she had James are so opposite they are the perfect match. I loved seeing James come out of his shell especially in the way he contacted Beth lol and seeing him finally wanting to take steps to bring his life back under his own control for which Beth is a big reason for it. However someone has more power over his life and you are biting your lip not knowing if James is really strong enough and if Beth will stick around so buckle up for a read with plenty of highs, lows and steamy times!!
I absolutely adore this pair of wounded lovebirds! While they’re so different, they’ve both struggled — with love, with self-worth, with finding their place.
You want to read this book if only for the truly brilliant twist on the “Beast shows Beauty his library” moment. It’s stunning, and super sexy.
Oh how this book melted my heart. I knew by the end of Storm the Castle (Book 1 in the series) that I was going to love James and Beth and Jolie didn’t disappoint.
Beth and James are polar opposites. She’s a former foster child working two jobs to get by and help out her foster mum and he’s heir to a fortune and a title. However, they both have suffered great personal tragedies and both carry the weight of the world on their shoulders.
I felt a connection with Beth from the very beginning and it’s very clear that it would have been easy for her to veer down the path of criminality she was brought up in during her early years. Her love and thankfulness towards her foster mother and the way she still looks out for her, even after she’s left the care system, is beautiful and conveys perfectly the loving and grateful person she is.
James is a man who has been groomed his entire life to inherit a title, but, after becoming an orphan in the most tragic of circumstances, his care was taken over by a selfish and entitled uncle. His parent’s deaths left a young James to carry the burden of blame into adulthood and we see from his first encounter with Beth that his scars run much deeper than the physical ones he still bears.
I had some serious audible Aww moments while reading this book and I will admit that at one point I shed a small tear (just a small one, honest). Both of their backstories left them with space in their hearts for each other and I smiled so hard when they got their HEA. That’s not to say that the universe didn’t put obstacles in their way, but eventually their love and understanding for each other won.
Ms Vines you outdid book 1 with this and I didn’t think that was possible. Now I worry for my heart when I read book 3. Thank you for writing such beautiful and touching love stories.
Slàinte mhath Jolie, a toast to your great success. x