The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Annette Blair (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2006

Sexy new romance from the national bestselling author of My Favorite Witch.

To restore his clan to glory, Rory MacKenzie must reclaim a beautifully carved unicorn. His search leads him to Victoria Cartwright, whose untapped magical power reveals a long-hidden treasure in her

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Despite her best attempts at denial—"I am so not a witch"—Victoria Cartwright has inherited a legacy of magic, along with the key to a mysterious wardrobe, in Blair's third Witch novel (following the bestseller My Favorite Witch). Upon her beloved grandmother's death, Vickie receives the magic key to grandmother's old wardrobe—never before opened—and a promise that it contains Vickie's destiny. To Vickie's puzzlement, her destiny turns out to be an exquisitely preserved antique carousel unicorn. Though it's oddly familiar to Vickie, the unicorn is recognized right off by Scotsman Rory MacKenzie, a handsome loner, when Vickie appears with it on a television antiques show. The unicorn happens to be the handiwork of Rory's ancestor and the key to ending his family curse. The two meet and immediately set to bickering, first over Rory's manners—Vickie quickly concludes that he's "a lack-wit shoddy-mannered Scot with more beards than brains"—then over his designs for the unicorn. Of course, they're just working their way toward confronting their mutual attraction, but sassy dialogue, rich sexual tension and plenty of laughs make this an immensely satisfying return to Blair's world of witchcraft. Fans will welcome back familiar characters in supporting roles, but newcomers will take to it just as well. (Dec.)
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From Booklist

Victoria Cartwright is in denial of her special powers, but when her beloved grandmother leaves her the key to a wardrobe that only the true successor to her ancestor's powers will be able to open, she succeeds and finds a carousel unicorn. Burdened with her grandmother's debts, she decides to see how much the unicorn is worth. Rory MacKenzie sees the unicorn as the end of his family's debt to his Scottish village. His ancestor carved carousel figures, which brought in tourists, but after his involvement with an American woman, the carousel stopped working, and the villagers blame their financial losses on Rory's family. But he is more captivated by Victoria than the unicorn. Despite their prickly relationship, the two dream the same lurid dreams. Neither wants to truly examine the reason for this phenomenon, but in the end, it becomes unavoidable. Snappy dialogue can't disguise the characters' true insecurities, giving depth to Blair's otherwise breezy, lighthearted tale. Maria Hatton
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; Reprint edition (December 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425213463
• ISBN-13: 978-0425213469
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dear Reader,

I finally became a full time writer in 2006 after retiring from my job as a Development Director. I didn't always know I wanted to be a writer, but I discovered Jane Eyre soon after I got my first library card. I was eleven and put a romantic spin on every story I read. I wrote romances about friends and their boyfriends. Racy stuff for which my friends' mother's did not thank me. I could title that time in my life 'THE FIRST TIME A GOODY TWO SHOES GETS IN TROUBLE-YAY!" When my children were young, I jotted plot ideas on corners of envelopes, recipe cards, and such, and threw them in my nightstand.

After discussing a romance novel with my high-school aged daughter, she challenged me to write a romance of my own. That day, I sorted through my plot ideas, picked one, and started. I didn't know what I was doing, but I had a good time. I made my first sale in 1998. I have since moved from Regency England and settled in twenty-first century Salem, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island; Mystic, Connecticut; with mysteries and romances and a host of sassy, sexy witches who tantalize and torment the men in their lives. Hopefully those same characters will sprinkle some magic dust and get a laugh or three out of you.

I have recently seen the re-release of JACOB'S RETURN and BUTTERFLY GARDEN, both Amish Historicals set in Pensylvania & Ohio. Recently, my 4th Vintage Magic, a paranormal cozy mystery series, set in Mystic Connecticut, SKIRTING THE GRAVE followed the release of VAMPIRE DRAGON my 3rd Works Like Magick Novel set in Salem MA.

I'm currently working on my 6th Vintage Magic Mystery, OPERATION PETTICOAT, and the 1st SISTERS OF SPIRIT Anthology both due out next year (2012) along with CLOAKED IN MALICE, my 5th paranormal cozy mystery. Meanwhile, watch Kindle for a new series of magical books in the months to come.

Some of my favorite authors are: Ruth Cardello, Hannah Howell, Nora Roberts, Janet Evanovich, Linda Wisdom & Madelyn Alt.

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading!, December 5, 2006

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This review is from: The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

A century ago Rory MacKenzie's Scottish ancestor let the people in his village talk him out of marrying the rumored-witch Lili Lockhart. Until then, visitors from all over the globe came to ride Drummond MacKenzie's Immortal Classic Carousel. The village thrived. But when Drummond broke his engagement to Lili, and she fled to America, Drummond broke up the set of zodiac figures on his carousel too. Heart broken, he shipped the carousel's Aquarius unicorn to Lili. Even though the mechanics of the carousel were perfect, it never worked again. The village went into decline. Legend says that only the unicorn's return will cause the carousel to work. Until then, the village will not recover.

Because of Drummond's actions in the past, Rory is a hermit, disliked by the locals. Rory has long dreamed of bringing the unicorn back to Scotland, restoring the carousel, and becoming the village hero. But no one knows where the unicorn is. Then Rory sees it on television. It stands in a vintage dress and curio shop in Salem, Massachusetts. Rory sets out for Salem, determined to fight for the village's treasure.

Lili left a key to her female descendants a century ago. Each lady has tried to open the antique wardrobe with the key, only to fail. Family legend says that only the daughter who inherited Lili's magic can open the wardrobe and complete her spell. Victoria Cartwright is shocked when the wardrobe opens to reveal the most beautiful unicorn she's ever seen. Her friends have told her for years that she is a witch. But Victoria does not believe that she one. Yes, she often finds herself muttering rhyming wishes out loud, usually without even realizing it. But that is NOT why the things happen almost instantly. It is just coincidence! Now people came from all over to view the unicorn in her shop. Other than the burden of debt from her Nana's recent death, everything is wonderful for Victoria - until Rory shows up with all his secrets.

***** Here is an enchanting story that made me actually believe in magic! (At least for a little while. Hey, what can I say? The author's writing makes it seem so REAL!) Victoria and Rory are perfect for each other and emotions run high when they are together. The story holds several humorous touches as well, such as Victoria's psycho cat, Tigerstar. This A.D.H.D. feline has the stripes of a tiger, the coloring of a zebra, and a star to mark the point that the strips all come together at.

Just as wild as three new characters, introduced as Victoria's half-sisters (triplets). Harmony, Destiny, and Storm embrace their magical gifts. More than anything, I would love to see these three get their very own stories told. (Author Annette Blair, that is a huge hint!) Highly recommended reading!) *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Concept - BUT..., December 3, 2008

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sevenmoonlight "sevenmoonlight" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

I had tried her first book, Kitchen Witch and put it down after 2 chapters. I felt perhaps by book 3 there would be more substance. The concept on the cover sounded good, so I gave the author another chance. The concept definitely has promise, but the charcters are incredibly shallow and even sterotypical. Please, give me a hero who is even a smidgen enlightened instead of the neanderthal brute Scotsman portrayed here. Give characters who have some depth. I know this isn't supposed to be high caliber writing, but check out Madelyn Alt for good characters - oh and real sexual tension rather than the horribly crude teen-boy-soft-porn "tension" contained in this. The plot pettered out to little better than the aforementioned soft-porn contrived kind. Do yourself a favor and try Madelyn Alt!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 3rd Book in the Accidental Witch Trilogy, February 24, 2007

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This review is from: The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair is the final book in the series. The book is part of old heartache from Scotland. Two young people fall in love in Scotland but his family doesn't want them to marry. Years later a American Witch and Scot find themself pulled together by history and magic.... Check out the whole Accidental Witch Trilogy; 1. The Kitchen Witch 2.My Favorite Witch 3.The Scot, the Witch & the Wardrobe.

Looking forward to her new series Triplet Witch Trilogy 1. Sex and the Psychic Witch, August 2007 2. Never Cross a Witch with PMS, May 2008 and 3. The Lady is a Witch, 2008/2009