1 / 5Whisky Business: Book 1 of The Macabe Brothers
Book: Whisky Business by The Macabe Brothers is an enemies-to-lovers romance set on Scotland’s Isle of Skye. Hollywood actress April Sinclair returns home to help restore her family’s whisky distillery, where she must work closely with grumpy master distiller Malcolm Macabe.
At a glance
- A romance between Hollywood actress April Sinclair and Scottish islander Malcolm Macabe.
- Set on the Isle of Skye, with a family whisky distillery restoration at the centre of the story.
- Presented as an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine romcom with a slow-burn romance.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a Scottish island setting and distillery storyline with the central romance.
- Customer feedback describes funny banter, heartfelt moments and characters with messy edges.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 Jun. 2024 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008679940 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008679941 |
| Weight listed | 266 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance with a Scottish setting and a distillery storyline.
- Romance readers who enjoy slow-burn pacing, humorous banter and heartfelt character moments.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a non-romance story or a setting outside contemporary small-town romance.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the Scottish setting, romance, humour, heartfelt moments and the story’s characters. The story is also described as moving quickly overall while allowing the romance to develop slowly. That combination may appeal to readers seeking both banter and an emotional thread. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a substantial middle-rating share, so they do not indicate that every reader enjoyed it equally.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the Scottish setting, romance, humour and heartfelt moments.
- Readers describe the characters as messy and the story as engaging, with quick pacing alongside a slow-burn romance.
Frequently asked questions
What is Whisky Business about?
Hollywood actress April Sinclair returns to the Isle of Skye and becomes involved in restoring her family’s whisky distillery, working alongside master distiller Malcolm Macabe.
What kind of romance is it?
The listing presents it as an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine romcom with a slow-burn romance and a Scottish island setting.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
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