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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780743471077
ISBN number: 0743471075
Label: Pocket
Manufacturer: Pocket
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: June 28, 2005
Publishing house: Pocket
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From acclaimed author Jen Holling comes the second novel in a sensual new trilogy full of passion and intrigue about a trio of sisters with the remarkable gift of witchcraft.
Gillian MacDonell has always felt lacking because, unlike her sisters, she did not inherit any mystical powers. But when her father arranges a match with notorious Nicholas Lyon, Earl of Kincreag -- a Scotsman rumored to have murdered his wife -- strange visions plague her like never before. From Gillian's very first moment inside Kincreag Castle, she is filled with foreboding and when attempts are made on her life, she fears the rumors may be true. But their passion burns bright and Nicholas's cold heart starts to melt. Will his desire for her turn to wrath when he learns that she's really a witch after all?
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'From acclaimed author Jen Holling comes the second novel in a sensual new trilogy full of passion and intrigue about a trio of sisters with the remarkable gift of witchcraft. Gillian MacDonell has always felt lacking because, unlike her sisters, she did not inherit any mystical powers. But when her father arranges a match with notorious Nicholas Lyon, Earl of Kincreag -- a Scotsman rumored to have murdered his wife -- strange visions plague her like never before. From Gillian's very first moment inside Kincreag Castle, she is filled with foreboding and when attempts are made on her life, she fears the rumors may be true. But their passion burns bright and Nicholas's cold heart starts to melt. Will his desire for her turn to wrath when he learns that she's really a witch after all? '
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This is the third Jen Holling book that I have read and I have enjoyed every single book so far. Nicholas is brooding and rigid due to his horrible past. He is wary of all women and less than thrilled to be involved with Gillian. Watching him slowly come to terms with his marriage to Gillian and seeing how he truly is a good man underneath his gruff exterior makes this a captivating read. This book is a little darker than Isobel and Philips story and I enjoyed every minute of it. I can't wait to read the final novel in the series.
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After reading MY WICKED HIGHLANDER, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the second book in the MacDonell Bride Series. Once again Jen Holling hits a home run with MY DEVILISH SCOTSMAN.
Unlike her sisters Gillian MacDonell is not a witch, she's not confident and she's definitely not bold. So why would an Earl want to marry her, especially after being humiliated by her sister Isobel?
Nicholas Lyon, Earl of Kincreag is cold hearted, aloof and he may have killed his very first wife. But to keep from being shipped off to France, where she's expected to marry an old man, Gillian is willing to sell her soul to the devil, even if the devil is Lord Kincreag.
At very first Nicholas resists the offer of marriage but softens knowing that it is his dearest friend, Alan MacDonnell's dying wish. So using her powers of persuasion, and quite a bit of boldness taught to her by her sisters, Nicholas gives in.
Gillian is hopelessly attracted to her Earl, and doesn't want to settle for a "good match," so she decides to give Nicholas a love philter, but instead of making him amorous, it makes him suspicious.
Nicholas believes she is trying to poison him and the marriage gets off to a rocky start, it becomes even rockier once Gillian arrives at Castle Kincreag.
Strange things start happening and she starts to have visions. But worst of all, she believes someone may be trying to kill her? Could it be? Would Nicholas kill another wife? Gillian doesn't want to believe it, she knows he is plagued with secrets, but she's glimpsed another side to him, a vulnerable side.
Hadn't she? Or could she be seeing only what she wishes most for? Did she imagine his kindness? Was his concern not real when she'd collapsed with her head pains? Was she imagining it all or was he acting? Trying to catch her off guard? But if it wasn't him, who was it and why? And what are the visions she keeps seeing? All fingers are pointing to Nicholas, even her sisters, who are witches, think him guilty. But is he? Or are there other sources of evil at work? AND when he finds her casting a spell with her sisters, will he protect her like he promised her father or will she face the same fate as her mother?
You'll have to read to find out!
Jen Holling has done it again. With a sweep of her pen she creates such heart-wrenching emotion, and a vivid picture of what Medieval Scotland must have been like. I fell in love with Gillian from the very start, she isn't the bold heroine that we normally see, but she grows into her own women as the book progresses. The attraction and love between the two characters is heartbreakingly warm and you can't help but cheer them on. The beginning hook is so intense that you won't be able to stop reading because of all the unanswered questions swirling through your mind. I had to resist the urge to peek! This story has so many twists and turns, and a few surprises that will keep you turning pages.
Congratulations again Ms. Holling on another wonderful book!
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars! *****
Now I can't wait to read, MY SHADOW WARRIOR, the final book in the MacDonell bride series.
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This is the second installment of the MacDonell Brides Trilogy, a tale of three sisters (Isobel, Gillian and Rose), with special abilities whose mother was accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. Their father, in an effort to protect his daughters, sent them to different parts of England and Scotland for their own protection. No one knew of their location except him and a select few.
Many years later, the three girls are summoned back to their father's estate because he is dying. Their father has solicited three of his most trusted friends to marry each of the girls for their protection. My Devilish Scotsman is Gillian's story.
Gillian is somewhat different from Isobel and Rose. She has, so far, not shown magical abilities and it has caused her to withdraw within herself. Another important and tragic fact about Gillian is that she watched her mother die. She was gathering herbs with her when she was captured. Because Gillian was just a little girl, she was eventually released but stayed behind to watch the townspeople burn her mother. It is in this installment that the sisters discover that a curse has been cast on Gillian. The curse prevents her from using her own unique magical ability, which is to see and talk to the dead. They are able to undo the curse but unable to discover the identity of the caster.
Nicholas Lyon, Earl of Kincreag and Gillian's betrothed, is not happy about having to marry her. He hasn't had a very good track history with women. His very first wife was caught cheating on him. She died from a fall of a cliff and many believe Nicholas murdered her. Also, Nicholas initially agreed to marry Isobel but then Isobel and Philip eloped and he was left feeling humiliated and jilted. Nevertheless, Nicholas owes a debt to Gillian's father and in place of Isobel he agrees to marry Gillian in her stead. Gillian, for her part, is happy to marry Nicholas. Almost from the very first moment she saw him, she's felt an attraction for the dark and brooding earl.
Almost from the moment Gillian arrives at Kincreag castle, she senses a sinister presence within but cannot figure out what it is. She, of course, doesn't believe any of the stories of Nicholas murdering his very first wife until attempts are made on her life as well. Everyone believes Nicholas is trying to murder her, but Gillian has complete faith in her husband. Because since their betrothal, Nicholas and Gillian have been falling in love with each other. Nicholas has always felt a sense of failure in not protecting his family from harm and he isn't about to make the same mistakes again. He would move heaven and earth to keep Gillian safe.
I really enjoy this series. Jen Holling does a great job of weaving a beautiful story filled with intertwining plot lines. The storyline, however, never plunges into total darkness. There is enough humour and poignancy to keep it light.
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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 very 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 very 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 very first read of him in the very first book. But it was so good seeing him change and laugh again. My favorite part is when he discovers Gillian's endeavor 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 very first book.
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I'm 22 and I still read a lot of teen intended materials because I certainly don't like the kind of books my mother reads, but I'm visiting and I'm bored so I started reading this book, and, I'm hooked. It was nothing like I expected, and who can argue with witches, magic, Scotland, and old age history?
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