My Devilish Scotsman [Unabridged] [Hardcover]

Jen Holling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2005

Historical Romance

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Pocket Books; 2nd edition (2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739455605
• ISBN-13: 978-0739455609
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Original and Entertaining Historical/Fantasy, June 26, 2005

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Devilish Scotsman (Macdonell Brides Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

From the very first pages the reader will be able to lose themselves in MY DEVILISH SCOTSMAN, the second book in author Jen Holling's Medieval Scottish trilogy featuring the three MacDonell sisters. The plot of three sisters, all witches, being married off by their ailing father who wants to see them protected before he dies is one that is original and totally captivating as each is given depth, drama and passion by this clever wordsmith.

Gillian MacDonell has always felt incomplete because she felt she did not inherit any mystical gifts or powers as did her other two sisters. When her father arranged a match with the notorious Earl of Kincreag, rumored to have murdered his wife and child, excruciating headaches and strong premonitions began to plague her. Believing as her father did that the rumors were untrue, she went about doing all in her power to bring the reluctant earl, who had a terribly cynical view of not trusting woman, into going thru with the wedding. [This particular part of the story concerning a love potion and its after-effects was truly amusing - but you'll have to read the book to find out more!]

From the moment Gillian arrived at Kincreag Castle several attempts would be made on her life, yet truly eerie incidences would save her time and again. As she began to fall more in love with Nicholas, her new husband, she also discovered that she did indeed inherit a mystical power -- one that would prove that the rumors about him might not be true and the danger facing them stemmed from the mortal world and not the immortal.

*** Along with a dynamic plot, the action in this story plays non-stop making this a hard book to put aside and I find myself reaching for the computer keyboard in search of the other two books making up this trilogy. This is most definitely a book that will engage the reader both with the original story, the edge of the seat drama, and the passionate love story it tells. Highly enjoyable, the reader should be captivated by this latest trilogy offering. [...]

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! (not a spoiler), September 8, 2005

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Natti 29 "natti29" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Devilish Scotsman (Macdonell Brides Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

After reading the first book (My Wicked Highlander) in this series, I was 'straining at the bit' to read this one. It was every bit as good as I'd hoped: Nicholas Lyon has all the intrigue one could hope for in a dark, romantic hero. His meek new bride finds herself dwarfed by dark secrets he won't speak of, and must try to uncover them while keeping secrets of her own. I was so captivated by this book, I wasted no time buying the third, which is proving to be just as good! The suspense, the mystery, the romance, the paranormal twists will keep you riveted, I promise!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Darker than the first book, and much better - 3.5 stars, July 21, 2006

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Michelle888 (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Devilish Scotsman (Macdonell Brides Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

For so many years, Gillian felt that she was some kind of mistake, the odd one in the family with no magical powers. After years of hoping, she has given up in despair and resigned herself to the fact that she's not a real MacDonell like her sisters are. So she thought she could finally be of some importance if only she could be a countess. Thus, when the opportunity presented itself in the form of the Earl of Kincreag, Gillian is more than ready to take the role that her sister, Isobel, has turned her back on. So who cares if she is marrying the "Devil Earl?" Deep in her heart, she knows that he is innocent. But what happens when her true powers start to manifest just when she is slowly starting to break down her husband's defences?

After being cuckolded by his first wife, whose suicide was blamed on him, Nicholas Lyon is suspicious of all women. But in need of an heir, he has no choice but to remarry. Owing his life to Alan MacDonell, he will do anything to repay him, even if it means marrying another of his daughter especially after her older sister practically left him at the altar and ran off with a knight. But as long as he gets his heir, he will put up with the marriage... but then Gillian starts breaking down his defences.

MY DEVILISH SCOTSMAN is the second instalment in Jen Holling's MacDonell Brides trilogy. Featuring a more serious plotline than the first book, this deals with more magic and paranormal. I liked Gillian's character, meek at first, yet we are given the reason for this, as she was the only one who saw her mother burnt for witchcraft. I enjoyed seeing her discover her real powers and it was good to see her effect on Nicholas. As for our hero, I wasn't sure about him when I first read of him in the first book. But it was so good seeing him change and laugh again. My favorite part is when he discovers Gillian's attempt in giving him a love philter. It sure provided much entertainment.

The other two books in the trilogy are MY WICKED HIGHLANDER (book 1) and MY SHADOW WARRIOR (book 3). I recommend reading them in order as the mystery regarding the sisters' father's illness continues on from the first book.