: Gordain is the quintessential modern Highlander—loyal, protective, and deeply smitten with his best friend's sister.
: The "brother's best friend" dynamic is executed with high heat and emotional depth, a favorite among BookTok and romance communities.
What begins as a marriage of convenience to secure Ella’s future quickly evolves into something far more complicated. For Gordain, faking a marriage to the woman he truly cares about is a dangerous game, especially when the line between their "fake" arrangement and real feelings begins to blur. Hero by Jolie Vines
The story follows Ella, a delicate but determined musician who plays the violin with raw passion. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that in order to receive her inheritance, she must be married. Enter Gordain—a tattooed pilot, her brother's best friend, and the man she has harbored a crush on for years.
: Reviewers on sites like romance.io and Amazon praise the book for being "steamy all the way" with a satisfying happily-ever-after (HEA). Part of a Larger World For Gordain, faking a marriage to the woman
While Hero can be read as a standalone, it is part of the Marry the Scot series, which follows the Fitzroy brothers and their friends. Fans of the series also recommend other titles like Love Most, Say Least and Arran's Obsession , which explore similar themes of intense devotion and "masked man" tropes.
: Vines’ writing transports readers to remote Scotland, making the environment feel like a character in its own right. Enter Gordain—a tattooed pilot, her brother's best friend,
For fans of steamy contemporary romance and rugged Scottish settings, by Jolie Vines is a standout entry in the beloved Marry the Scot series. This third standalone installment blends high-stakes emotional tension with the irresistible "brother's best friend" trope, set against the misty, romantic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. The Plot: A Fake Marriage for a Real Inheritance