S1E16 What’s Under that Kilt?
Highlander Romance
Disclaimer: This episode contains mature themes and explicit content recommended for those who are 18+. Listener discretion is advised.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy journey to the wild Scottish Highlands to explore the world of Highlander romance. From sweeping landscapes and ancient castles to fierce clan rivalries and the ever-present tension between duty and desire, they break down what makes this subgenre so alluring.
Your hosts discuss classic tropes like arranged marriages, forbidden love, and the unique bonds of clan loyalty, all while unpacking the magic, lore, and time-travel twists that set Highlander stories apart. Book Club features Maya Banks’ Never Seduce a Scot. Listen along as your hosts explore the beautiful and unexpected love story born of an arranged marriage between rival clans. Expect honest reactions, a few tears, and plenty of laughs as they talk pacing, spice level, and historical nuances.
Plus, don’t miss their top TBR picks for Highlander romance—perfect for anyone craving rugged heroes, fierce heroines, and a love story as untamed as the Highlands themselves.
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Books Discussed in this Episode
Book Club
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks
TBR Segment
Host Recommendations
Kacy-An English Bride in Scotland by Lynsay Sands
For a full list of book recommendations from the hosts check out the Book Recs page here.
Host TBR Picks
Kacy- The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Lauren- When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare
Lindsey- The Ranger (Highland Guard #3) by Monica McCarty & The Making of a Highlander by Elisa Braden
Want to see what else your hosts like to recommend? Check out the Host Reader Profiles here.
Other Books Mentioned in the Episode
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
King of Envy by Anna Huang
Coming up on the next episode, our Book Club pick is Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin!
