My Wicked Highlander: The MacDonell Brides Trilogy [Mass Market Paperback]

Jen Holling (Author)

Book Description

Series: Macdonell Brides Trilogy | Publication Date: May 24, 2005

With Scotland in the grip of a nationwide witch hunt, Isobel MacDonell is hiding in England. But when Sir Philip Kilpatrick arrives to escort her to her betrothed in the Highlands, Isobel must face a harrowing journey through a land of fear and suspicion. Soon, however, Philip grows reluctant to deliver Isobel to the noble intended she has never met. Isobel has charmed her way into his heart...and yet her determination to use her magic to solve the dark mystery of Philip's tortured past could destroy them both.

Editorial Reviews

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In Holling's superb trilogy, it's 1597, and Scotland is no place for witches. After Alan MacDonell's wife was burned at the stake, he sent his three daughters away. Now he is dying and sends three escorts to bring them back to marry men he believes will protect them from the witch hysteria.In My Wicked Highlander, Sir Philip Kilpatrick is sent to retrieve Isobel. Philip, who has spurned his inheritance, becomes enamored of Isobel and fears for her as well. Isobel is a seer and cannot help but use her powers when they are needed. Philip becomes her protector and, honorable to the last, refuses to act on his feelings because Isobel is betrothed to another. But when Isobel meets her fiance, rumored to have killed his wife, she and her sister, Gillian, switch their intendeds. Medieval Scotland comes to life in Holling's tantalizing trilogy, and each book is moving and engrossing, as each tormented hero is saved, not by the powers of the MacDonell sisters but by their love. Through her alluring characters, Holling celebrates the triumph of good over evil, especially in dangerous times, and no one should miss these fine romances. Maria Hatton
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About the Author

Jen Holling's previous romance novels include My Shadow Warrior,

My Devilish Scotsman, My Wicked Highlander, Forever My Lady,

A Time for Dreams, and the critically acclaimed and RITA Award-nominated

Brides of the Bloodstone trilogy: Tempted by Your Touch, Tamed by Your

Desire, and Captured by Your Kiss. She lives in Texas and is currently

at work on her next novel. Visit her on the web at www.jenholling.com or email

[e-mail].

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (May 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743471067
• ISBN-13: 978-0743471060
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly Exciting - Magic as well as Adventure!, August 8, 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 Wicked Highlander: The MacDonell Brides Trilogy (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the first of the MacDonell Brides trilogy but I read it last, proving that it was a completely stand-alone novel as were book #2, MY DEVILISH SCOTSMAN and book #3, MY SHADOW WARRIOR, and it also proved to be just as exciting, enthralling and captivating as it's counterparts.

Set in Scotland in the latter part of the 16th century amidst the frenzy of finding and burning witches during its height, Sir Philip Kilpatrick was sent on mission to England to escort back to Scotland the eldest daughter of his good friend and foster father, Alan MacDonnell. Her father whose wife, had been burned at the stake for witchcraft had for his daughters safety's sake sent Isobel, away twelve years ago. Now at the age of 24, he had arranged for her marriage to the Earl of Kincreag, and sent his trusted friend to fetch her home to her betrothed. Isobel, a witch herself, while thrilled to be going home to be reunited with her father and sisters, had for the most part been left to do as she pleased and become indignant at the constraints Sir Philip imposed on her movements.

Had it not been for the love and close friendship Sir Philip felt for her father, he would not have subjected himself to fetching what he imagined was the spoiled daughter of his friend. A man of honor, Philip was determined to keep Isobel safe as they traveled a dangerous path through a land filled with fear and suspicion as Isobel would innocently use her powers of insight to help strangers along the way, endangering not only herself but her companions as well. Sensing the torment of Philip Isobel became determined to use her magic in solving the mystery that tortured his soul, and he soon found that he was reluctant to deliver the `little witch' to another man, as she had completely charmed her way into his heart.

*** I found this to be as breathtakingly exciting as the other two books in the trilogy. Isobel is both an original and refreshing heroine, crafted as both strong yet innocently trusting and needy. Philip was the ideal hero - handsome, strong, capable, yet having that tortured background and needing that one person (Isobel) with the ability to free him from his torments. Hollings fills the tale with a plethora of strong and significant secondary characters to give the story rich historical details, and sprinkles in a strong flavor of paranormal fantasy to give it even more spice. The romance is very sensual as both the protagonists fight their feelings in not bringing dishonor to themselves or their families by giving in to the intensity of their attraction. This latest trilogy is surely one that will capture your imagination amidst exciting tales of magic, adventure, betrayals, and passionate love stories that will live in the reader's minds long after the final pages are turned. --- Marilyn, for www.romancedesigns.com ---

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining highland romance with a bit of magic, July 19, 2006

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Michelle888 (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Wicked Highlander: The MacDonell Brides Trilogy (Mass Market Paperback)

Set in 16th century Scotland, this is the first book in the MacDonell Brides Trilogy, featuring the oldest sister who is a powerful seer.

Twelve years ago, when their mother was burnt at the stakes for witchcraft, Isobel and her two sisters were sent away for their safety, each hidden from the world and from each other. But when their father is struck with an ailment, the three sisters are finally summoned back to Glen Laire for their upcoming nuptials.

Now living in England, Sir Philip Kilpatrick is sent by Alan MacDonell to fetch Isobel. While he knows that her mother was accused of witchcraft, he never thought that the rumors about the MacDonell sisters are true. Yet as they journey back home to Scotland, he sees signs that tell him of Isobel's true powers. But uncovering her gifts is the least of his concerns, not when he realizes that the witch has wormed her way into his heart.

I've always enjoyed medieval novels and thought I would try something with a twist. The concept of three sisters with magical powers seemed fun, and I thought I would give this author a try. The story started well. We are introduced to Isobel and given a background on the nationwide witch hunt that was happening in Scotland. Isobel is a charming heroine, strong-willed and a little bit of a hellion. I liked how she handles herself with someone so complicated like Philip. As for Philip, his past lends some drama to his character, the way he blames himself for his sister's loss. While their journey back to Scotland dragged a bit, the byplays between the main characters are entertaining. Throw in some fun secondary characters such as Stephen whose cheekiness is quite a delight, and we get a fun read overall. Although I found some parts were slow, the story certainly picked up once they reach Scotland and we are introduced to Isobel's sisters. Oh, the wickedness of those three delightful witches!

MY WICKED HIGHLANDER is a fun and light story about romance, adventure, passion and magic. The other two books are MY DEVILISH SCOTSMAN and MY SHADOW WARRIOR.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Wicked Highlander, August 16, 2005

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A. E. JURKOWSKA "AJ" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Wicked Highlander: The MacDonell Brides Trilogy (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like magic and romance this is it!!! All 3 books were great, starting with My Wicked Highlander, My Devilish Scotsman, and last one My Shadow Warrior. It was a GREAT READ...