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King of the Isles
Some men are born to rule…
She’ll find him a bride if it’s the last thing she does.
And it very well might be. Evangeline may be powerfully persuasive in her way, but convincing the notoriously wild Highland king Lachlan MacLeod to strengthen his alliances with a strategic marriage seems to be asking the impossible. Stubborn and proud, Lachlan seems determined to go against her will, even if it means endangering the people he’s sworn to protect and the enchanted isle that has already seen so much discord.
Yet the battle-scarred Highlander cannot ignore his sultry advisor for long. When his mentor is kidnapped, forcing him to ride into combat alongside the beautiful Evangeline, he must choose between her safety and his own independence. It’s a choice he makes in an instant…but once wed to the woman he could not resist, he’ll soon find that his heart is in even greater danger than his kingdom…
She’ll find him a bride if it’s the last thing she does.
And it very well might be. Evangeline may be powerfully persuasive in her way, but convincing the notoriously wild Highland king Lachlan MacLeod to strengthen his alliances with a strategic marriage seems to be asking the impossible. Stubborn and proud, Lachlan seems determined to go against her will, even if it means endangering the people he’s sworn to protect and the enchanted isle that has already seen so much discord.
Yet the battle-scarred Highlander cannot ignore his sultry advisor for long. When his mentor is kidnapped, forcing him to ride into combat alongside the beautiful Evangeline, he must choose between her safety and his own independence. It’s a choice he makes in an instant…but once wed to the woman he could not resist, he’ll soon find that his heart is in even greater danger than his kingdom…
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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Debbie Mazzuca
6 books87 followersDebbie Mazzuca always dreamed of becoming a published author, and thanks to the encouragement of her grandfather, author Dudley Copland, she never doubted her dream would come true.
Because her grandfather not only instilled in her a love of reading and writing but a passion for everything Scottish, she took a trip to Scotland in 2006. A slight detour had her touring the Isle of Skye instead of her grandfather’s home town of Peterhead. The magic of the highlands and the legend of a fairy flag captured her heart and her writer’s imagination. From there her debut novel, Lord Of The Isles, was born.
Debbie lives in Ottawa, Canada with her very own hero, two of their three wonderful children, and a yappy Yorkie.
Because her grandfather not only instilled in her a love of reading and writing but a passion for everything Scottish, she took a trip to Scotland in 2006. A slight detour had her touring the Isle of Skye instead of her grandfather’s home town of Peterhead. The magic of the highlands and the legend of a fairy flag captured her heart and her writer’s imagination. From there her debut novel, Lord Of The Isles, was born.
Debbie lives in Ottawa, Canada with her very own hero, two of their three wonderful children, and a yappy Yorkie.
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January 2, 2012
A while ago I won a book on a Twitter and a little while later I received a small package in the mail. My first ever paperback ARC. So naturally, I postponed reading said book until I could concentrate and give it the attention it clearly deserved. And I did–concentrate–for several weeks.
After I finished reading said book, I wrote a long list of things that bugged me about the novel and I set it aside. This was my attempt to remove the sting of somewhat critical review.
Everyone in their seats? Seat-belts? Safety glasses? Just glance at the stars, hold on, and let the ride begin.
Oh, for the love of... That was my first thought. Repeated several times during the early chapters. With every bountiful breast jiggle I cursed all the smut-writing gods and prayed for fanfic erotica salvation. (I am saved.) What the author must have considered as slow building for the sexual tension designed to bring two stubborn people together and help to break the ice between them I regarded as cheap smut tricks. Thanks to this book I could go on a lifetime without ever reading the expressions feminine curves and his manhood ever again. My quota is full.
I think M(r)s Mazzuca forgot that it's not the action of a lively pair of breasts women readers think is sexy, it's the hero's reaction to it. Though that didn't work well either when Evangeline and Lachlan went riding with winged horses (see his manhood).
I love the Scotch, both the drink and the accent, but I swear these authors are trying to destroy that love. Writing thick and sexy brogue is anything but. Reading it is painful. I swear, part of the reason why it took me so long to read through this book was because I couldn't understand a word Lachlan was saying. There were long pieces of incomprehensible dialogue that slowed my reading to the point where I started paying way too much attention to the details. And what happens when the reader starts paying too much attention to detail? This review is what happens (I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not).
Speaking of Lachlan and his male pride (another thing I'd happily never read again), the caveman mentality sucks. It's especially unappealing when it's the only thing continually showing the period. Yes, there's a time-traveller, but the rest of the characters, human and fae alike, are supposed to be living in the early 17th century. Do they act like it? No, they don't. And don't even get me started on the equal partnership-thing. (Seriously, don't. I've forgotten that bit.)
Then there's the supernatural. I was under the impression that faeries are supposed to be older and long-lived. Sure, there must be or have been fae children once upon time, but those are far and few between. Or so I thought. I don't even know how old Lachlan is, I just know that at twenty-six, Evangeline is supposed to be older. Why the hell couldn't she be at least in her sixties to make things more interesting? I had other complaints about the fae, but I've forgotten them too.
Perhaps this is explained elsewhere in the series, because before there was a King there was a Lord and a Warrior of the Isles. You can certainly read this book without having read the prequels (I did), but the knowledge of things you're missing will haunt you (it did haunt me). I would complain more about the abundance of secondary characters apparently known from the other books had I cared enough about Evangeline and Lachlan to be upset when the focus wasn't solely on them.
The series issue is a hindrance in other things too. I have no way of knowing if this was explained in the other books, but I must assume it was, because if it wasn't... it's just a sign of the author's laziness. Having not read the other books, Evangeline's fears remained too abstract and thus the culmination of this book fell flat for me. This combined with the fact that there isn't a true ending for the story, only further groundwork for the sequel, I can't recommend this book for anyone not willing to commit to a series.
That's most of my complaining done, but there are few spoilery details such as the vampirism and the pregnancy issue. I still wish Evangeline would have remained childless, because I refuse to believe that every woman must reproduce to find happiness in her life.
There were good bits too, as you can see from my rating. Whenever the author was writing action or was otherwise engaged with the plot, she forgot to add the unnecessary descriptions, which in turn made the text flow better and the reading enjoyable. Mazzuca clearly knows how to come up with plots for her romances, it's just a shame she doesn't focus on that more.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
You can also read this review on Sandra's My Reading Nook-blog.
After I finished reading said book, I wrote a long list of things that bugged me about the novel and I set it aside. This was my attempt to remove the sting of somewhat critical review.
Everyone in their seats? Seat-belts? Safety glasses? Just glance at the stars, hold on, and let the ride begin.
Oh, for the love of... That was my first thought. Repeated several times during the early chapters. With every bountiful breast jiggle I cursed all the smut-writing gods and prayed for fanfic erotica salvation. (I am saved.) What the author must have considered as slow building for the sexual tension designed to bring two stubborn people together and help to break the ice between them I regarded as cheap smut tricks. Thanks to this book I could go on a lifetime without ever reading the expressions feminine curves and his manhood ever again. My quota is full.
I think M(r)s Mazzuca forgot that it's not the action of a lively pair of breasts women readers think is sexy, it's the hero's reaction to it. Though that didn't work well either when Evangeline and Lachlan went riding with winged horses (see his manhood).
I love the Scotch, both the drink and the accent, but I swear these authors are trying to destroy that love. Writing thick and sexy brogue is anything but. Reading it is painful. I swear, part of the reason why it took me so long to read through this book was because I couldn't understand a word Lachlan was saying. There were long pieces of incomprehensible dialogue that slowed my reading to the point where I started paying way too much attention to the details. And what happens when the reader starts paying too much attention to detail? This review is what happens (I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not).
Speaking of Lachlan and his male pride (another thing I'd happily never read again), the caveman mentality sucks. It's especially unappealing when it's the only thing continually showing the period. Yes, there's a time-traveller, but the rest of the characters, human and fae alike, are supposed to be living in the early 17th century. Do they act like it? No, they don't. And don't even get me started on the equal partnership-thing. (Seriously, don't. I've forgotten that bit.)
Then there's the supernatural. I was under the impression that faeries are supposed to be older and long-lived. Sure, there must be or have been fae children once upon time, but those are far and few between. Or so I thought. I don't even know how old Lachlan is, I just know that at twenty-six, Evangeline is supposed to be older. Why the hell couldn't she be at least in her sixties to make things more interesting? I had other complaints about the fae, but I've forgotten them too.
Perhaps this is explained elsewhere in the series, because before there was a King there was a Lord and a Warrior of the Isles. You can certainly read this book without having read the prequels (I did), but the knowledge of things you're missing will haunt you (it did haunt me). I would complain more about the abundance of secondary characters apparently known from the other books had I cared enough about Evangeline and Lachlan to be upset when the focus wasn't solely on them.
The series issue is a hindrance in other things too. I have no way of knowing if this was explained in the other books, but I must assume it was, because if it wasn't... it's just a sign of the author's laziness. Having not read the other books, Evangeline's fears remained too abstract and thus the culmination of this book fell flat for me. This combined with the fact that there isn't a true ending for the story, only further groundwork for the sequel, I can't recommend this book for anyone not willing to commit to a series.
That's most of my complaining done, but there are few spoilery details such as the vampirism and the pregnancy issue. I still wish Evangeline would have remained childless, because I refuse to believe that every woman must reproduce to find happiness in her life.
There were good bits too, as you can see from my rating. Whenever the author was writing action or was otherwise engaged with the plot, she forgot to add the unnecessary descriptions, which in turn made the text flow better and the reading enjoyable. Mazzuca clearly knows how to come up with plots for her romances, it's just a shame she doesn't focus on that more.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
You can also read this review on Sandra's My Reading Nook-blog.
March 18, 2012
Great book! Has everything....Mix of fantasy/historical/medieval romance. The author indulges the reader by introducing the dreamworld of the ancient "Fae" or "Fairy" world with the medieval world of Scotland. This is one book in a collection/series with the same characters, but each book tells the story of a hero/heroine couple. Characters are fascinating with their all too mortal advantages and flaws combined with their wonderful and mysterious magical talents. Definitely a must read, if you are into this sort of thing. Might be a great first book, if you've never ventured into fantasy romance, but love historical romance.
February 7, 2012
Masculine highlanders, gorgeous fae and mind numbing passion, OH MY!!! What more can a girl want? King of the Isles is a roller coaster ride with non-stop action and sexual tension at its best. So hold onto your flying horse, it’s going to be a wild ride!
Lachlan MacLeod has lived a very hard life. He was born with the mark of the fae. From the moment of his birth his father hated and despised him. This cruel pattern has continued on into his adulthood. Continuous tragedies have hardened him and he is just fine with that. If he can’t feel then how can he be hurt yet again?
The most important thing to Evangeline is the protection and safety of the Fae of the Enchanted Isles. She has incessantly had to prove herself. Her mother once attempted to destroy the fae and Evangeline has paid for it unjustly ever since. Now she must protect them from an uncaring half-blood king. She will do anything she needs to do, to ensure her goal, even marry man she can’t seem to comprehend.
Lachlan’s mentor is kidnapped and Lachlan and Evangeline are thrust together. He is determined for her to not participate in the rescue and she will not be put to the side. Their journey takes them to the far north and they must learn to trust each other, even though neither wants to trust the blossoming feelings burning between them. One miscalculation later and they are wed and now a whole new journey begins. Will they be married in name only or can they get past their fears and insecurities to find happiness in their future?
King of the Isles is an action packed book, filled with battles of steel and battle of wills. Lachlan and Evangeline are two very strong individuals and their clashing is stupendous. At times I wanted to knock their heads, just to knock some sense into them. There were moments of laughter and groans of anguish for me while reading this story. Even though you see their romance coming from miles away, the journey was worth it.
Ms. Mazzuca has a knack of making me consistently hate these MacLeod men then love them. My cooling down period is much slower than the heroines in the series. For such strong women they sure do forgive easily. I believe that Lachlan is the most narrow minded, arrogant, bellowing before the he thinks, opinionated boob I have had the pleasure of reading. While he is the one of the funniest men yet, his superiority was stifling at times. I’m not too sure if that is a good thing or not. Just the raw emotion that Ms. Mazzuca has drawn out of me should be commended.
I have noticed that she uses the same outline in the three books, but truthfully don’t most romances. Man finds girl. Man fights his attraction to girl. Man gets girl. Man misunderstands and blows up at girl. Man feels like an ass and must grovel to girl. They make up and live happily ever after…the end. I will say, even though each of the stories in this series are extremely similar in plot format the plots themselves are quite different.
The series has paranormal undertones, but it is very light. Out of the three books, King of the Isles this is the most paranormal of them all. Heavy in fae lore and content, I found it wondrous and thrilling, a nice change from the previous books. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. It promises to be very different and exciting.
King of the Isles is filled with wonderful Highland men and equally spunky women. It is very action packed and the steaminess of the book is perfect. While this book could very well be a stand alone, I highly recommend that you enjoy the series in order. The other books added to the richness of this story and none of the delicious MacLeod men should be missed.
Lachlan MacLeod has lived a very hard life. He was born with the mark of the fae. From the moment of his birth his father hated and despised him. This cruel pattern has continued on into his adulthood. Continuous tragedies have hardened him and he is just fine with that. If he can’t feel then how can he be hurt yet again?
The most important thing to Evangeline is the protection and safety of the Fae of the Enchanted Isles. She has incessantly had to prove herself. Her mother once attempted to destroy the fae and Evangeline has paid for it unjustly ever since. Now she must protect them from an uncaring half-blood king. She will do anything she needs to do, to ensure her goal, even marry man she can’t seem to comprehend.
Lachlan’s mentor is kidnapped and Lachlan and Evangeline are thrust together. He is determined for her to not participate in the rescue and she will not be put to the side. Their journey takes them to the far north and they must learn to trust each other, even though neither wants to trust the blossoming feelings burning between them. One miscalculation later and they are wed and now a whole new journey begins. Will they be married in name only or can they get past their fears and insecurities to find happiness in their future?
King of the Isles is an action packed book, filled with battles of steel and battle of wills. Lachlan and Evangeline are two very strong individuals and their clashing is stupendous. At times I wanted to knock their heads, just to knock some sense into them. There were moments of laughter and groans of anguish for me while reading this story. Even though you see their romance coming from miles away, the journey was worth it.
Ms. Mazzuca has a knack of making me consistently hate these MacLeod men then love them. My cooling down period is much slower than the heroines in the series. For such strong women they sure do forgive easily. I believe that Lachlan is the most narrow minded, arrogant, bellowing before the he thinks, opinionated boob I have had the pleasure of reading. While he is the one of the funniest men yet, his superiority was stifling at times. I’m not too sure if that is a good thing or not. Just the raw emotion that Ms. Mazzuca has drawn out of me should be commended.
I have noticed that she uses the same outline in the three books, but truthfully don’t most romances. Man finds girl. Man fights his attraction to girl. Man gets girl. Man misunderstands and blows up at girl. Man feels like an ass and must grovel to girl. They make up and live happily ever after…the end. I will say, even though each of the stories in this series are extremely similar in plot format the plots themselves are quite different.
The series has paranormal undertones, but it is very light. Out of the three books, King of the Isles this is the most paranormal of them all. Heavy in fae lore and content, I found it wondrous and thrilling, a nice change from the previous books. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. It promises to be very different and exciting.
King of the Isles is filled with wonderful Highland men and equally spunky women. It is very action packed and the steaminess of the book is perfect. While this book could very well be a stand alone, I highly recommend that you enjoy the series in order. The other books added to the richness of this story and none of the delicious MacLeod men should be missed.
November 11, 2011
- Won this Advanced Reading Copy off a contest Kensington Publishing Corp had on Twitter.
- New to me author
So far I am 48 pages in and Mazzuca's written voice is spellbinding. This is definitely a book I would recommend for those who love magic, Celtic myth (Fae) and hints of Scottish element. All things that tickle my fancy and interest.
Now I have not read the two previous books before King of Isles. I get hints that Syrene and Aidan have a book, but so far I really do not feel handicapped reading this first. It does spark my curiousness. I will reserve my judgement about getting the two previous books once I finish the book.
So, I am on page 208. The book is still engrossing. Evangeline and Lachlan both are considered tortured. Lachlan being in the physical and emotional sense. Evangeline more haunted and emotionally abused.
The two of them have such common ground that I can really see the two coming together. Evangeline has some baggage still. Lachlan too that they need to overcome.
So I wrapped up the remainder of the story and it's nearly 2 am in the morning. Yes, there were moments when Evangeline and Lachland aggrivated the hell out of me but glad the issue was resolved quickly.
Now the ultimate question is.... Will I read the first two stories in this series, oh yes. I found I enjoyed the side characters. I like to learn more about them.
Will I read more from this author? That is a given since she did weave such magic in her words.
The children in this book made me smile, cackle even.
Now there were a couple of times I wanted to knock Lachlan and Evangeline's head together but grief and anger does play havoc on our senses.
- New to me author
So far I am 48 pages in and Mazzuca's written voice is spellbinding. This is definitely a book I would recommend for those who love magic, Celtic myth (Fae) and hints of Scottish element. All things that tickle my fancy and interest.
Now I have not read the two previous books before King of Isles. I get hints that Syrene and Aidan have a book, but so far I really do not feel handicapped reading this first. It does spark my curiousness. I will reserve my judgement about getting the two previous books once I finish the book.
So, I am on page 208. The book is still engrossing. Evangeline and Lachlan both are considered tortured. Lachlan being in the physical and emotional sense. Evangeline more haunted and emotionally abused.
The two of them have such common ground that I can really see the two coming together. Evangeline has some baggage still. Lachlan too that they need to overcome.
So I wrapped up the remainder of the story and it's nearly 2 am in the morning. Yes, there were moments when Evangeline and Lachland aggrivated the hell out of me but glad the issue was resolved quickly.
Now the ultimate question is.... Will I read the first two stories in this series, oh yes. I found I enjoyed the side characters. I like to learn more about them.
Will I read more from this author? That is a given since she did weave such magic in her words.
The children in this book made me smile, cackle even.
Now there were a couple of times I wanted to knock Lachlan and Evangeline's head together but grief and anger does play havoc on our senses.
April 7, 2012
Okay, I dont want to say I didnt like it cause I did but I definately did not Love it the first two installments of this series were overwhelmingly brilliant, and when I found out Lachlans story was next I was so excited I couldnt wait to read it.
The story itself was quite erratic and a little hard to follow, in the sense that it wasnt capturing my attention until the end there were to many elements to grab onto eventually I think I slipped off the rope.
Even though I was dissappointed, I cant say the story wasnt worth the read and I am still looking forward to the next installment
The story itself was quite erratic and a little hard to follow, in the sense that it wasnt capturing my attention until the end there were to many elements to grab onto eventually I think I slipped off the rope.
Even though I was dissappointed, I cant say the story wasnt worth the read and I am still looking forward to the next installment
May 19, 2012
Wow-really? I don't think that I am hard to please, but this book was pretty bad. I really liked the first two books in the series and was excited to find out what happened with Evangeline and Lachlan. What went wrong? Highlanders and Fae together worked in the first two books, but now there is blood sucking and the author even throws in the Loch Ness monster towards the end. Just didn't work for me. I can't recommend reading this book, but if you must, get it from the library.
April 22, 2012
Not the best written book ever but I suppose the story line keeps your attention going. It's a bit to fantasy for my liking. I was more convinced that it was going to be historical then futuristic, mythical sort of. But it was something that kept me occupied while at work and it made the time pass.
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October 18, 2022For a long time, I stayed away from reading fantasy stories full of magic and tried to have more realistic romances, but after reading several stories that were not satisfying for me, I decided to read a book by Debbie Mazzuca because before I had read the one of her beautiful books;"Lord of the Isles". This fictional story is about a kind and responsible woman who stands up for her friends, loved ones and her people with all her strength and magic, but few appreciate her and often misunderstand her intentions. She has been harassed and oppressed since she was a child, even the man she loves turns his back on her many times, but she does not stop loving and helping them.
April 2, 2020
Although this is part of a series, you can easily read the book on it's own without feeling like you're missing anything. The blend between historical Scottish highlands and the Fae realm is excellently done. Furthermore, the romantic aspects add to the story and the characters' development. Unlike some romance novels, Mazzuca does a great job presenting romantic scenes that come off as realistic and adequately timed in relation to the plot. If you are looking for a trip to the Highlands with a dash of magic and romance, this is a great book to dive into
January 19, 2012
King of the Isles was the third book of the Men of the Isles series. This is the first time I've read a book from Debbie Mazzuca. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK! Let's proceed to my review.
This book started right off with magic. I didn't know how I felt about the "magick" that was demonstrated. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the story. However, the more I read the book, the more I was pulled deeper into it. Proof: One night, I resolved to read for an entire hour before going to bed. I started at 11:00pm. The level of pull that this book had was incredible. I didn't sleep until 2:30am when my good sense finally told me that I had work in the morning and work would be miserable with not enough hours of sleep. That's how amazing this book was.
The story started with Evangeline, the daughter of an evil Fae that destroyed their realm 26 years ago. Everyone in the kingdom deemed her evil because of the blood that coursed through her veins. As a result, she lived in solitude. She held her chin up high and put on a mask of indifference, but deep inside, she hurt.
Then, there was the king of the Enchanted Isles, Lachlan. He was absolutely "the most exasperating man" Evangeline claimed to have met. When Lachlan's wizard mentor was abducted, he had no choice but to bring Evangeline into the battlefield because she was the most powerful of all the Fae. This is when they started to realize their connection with each other, despite their denial of it. When Lachlan was injured and practically dying, Evangeline gave him her blood, and with that, her magick. This became quite a habit later in the book, which didn't bode well for Evangeline. It was very strange that without her magick, she was so weak, to the point that she could barely stand.
There were many supporting characters in this book. I suppose they starred in the previous books of the series. It was absolutely hilarious when there were scenes of comedic relief throughout this book. Towards the end, one of the main things I noticed was that the women were very strong-willed that their husbands could not get them to "obey" and "be controlled". It was also quite amusing that whenever Lachlan and Evangeline would be alone together and they were just about to jump each other's bones, they would always get interrupted. This caused frustration in me, in a good way. When they finally had a chance to be with other, I thought it was quite worth the wait :)
At the end of the book, I was waiting for Aidan and Rory to mention the wager they had over Evangeline and Lachlan. I'm not sure if the author forgot or purposely didn't include it, but I thought it would have been delightful to read about it :)
Finally, I found it extremely hilarious how Evangeline was annoyed with all the children. She did not like them at all. Lachlan's brother even called them "hellions" and Evangeline called them "hoydens".
For technical purposes, I noticed one or two spelling errors and misplaced words. However, for an advanced reading copy, I thought this book was well-edited and absolutely amazing. I've read some reviews about it and I agree that the language sometimes threw me off. I attempted to read it as it was written and even in my head, I struggled to pronounce the sentences. These were very small inconvenience, however.
If you'd like to see my favorite quotes/scenes/excerpt, check out the review on my blog: http://ariannecruz07.blogspot.com/201...
This book started right off with magic. I didn't know how I felt about the "magick" that was demonstrated. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the story. However, the more I read the book, the more I was pulled deeper into it. Proof: One night, I resolved to read for an entire hour before going to bed. I started at 11:00pm. The level of pull that this book had was incredible. I didn't sleep until 2:30am when my good sense finally told me that I had work in the morning and work would be miserable with not enough hours of sleep. That's how amazing this book was.
The story started with Evangeline, the daughter of an evil Fae that destroyed their realm 26 years ago. Everyone in the kingdom deemed her evil because of the blood that coursed through her veins. As a result, she lived in solitude. She held her chin up high and put on a mask of indifference, but deep inside, she hurt.
Then, there was the king of the Enchanted Isles, Lachlan. He was absolutely "the most exasperating man" Evangeline claimed to have met. When Lachlan's wizard mentor was abducted, he had no choice but to bring Evangeline into the battlefield because she was the most powerful of all the Fae. This is when they started to realize their connection with each other, despite their denial of it. When Lachlan was injured and practically dying, Evangeline gave him her blood, and with that, her magick. This became quite a habit later in the book, which didn't bode well for Evangeline. It was very strange that without her magick, she was so weak, to the point that she could barely stand.
There were many supporting characters in this book. I suppose they starred in the previous books of the series. It was absolutely hilarious when there were scenes of comedic relief throughout this book. Towards the end, one of the main things I noticed was that the women were very strong-willed that their husbands could not get them to "obey" and "be controlled". It was also quite amusing that whenever Lachlan and Evangeline would be alone together and they were just about to jump each other's bones, they would always get interrupted. This caused frustration in me, in a good way. When they finally had a chance to be with other, I thought it was quite worth the wait :)
At the end of the book, I was waiting for Aidan and Rory to mention the wager they had over Evangeline and Lachlan. I'm not sure if the author forgot or purposely didn't include it, but I thought it would have been delightful to read about it :)
Finally, I found it extremely hilarious how Evangeline was annoyed with all the children. She did not like them at all. Lachlan's brother even called them "hellions" and Evangeline called them "hoydens".
For technical purposes, I noticed one or two spelling errors and misplaced words. However, for an advanced reading copy, I thought this book was well-edited and absolutely amazing. I've read some reviews about it and I agree that the language sometimes threw me off. I attempted to read it as it was written and even in my head, I struggled to pronounce the sentences. These were very small inconvenience, however.
If you'd like to see my favorite quotes/scenes/excerpt, check out the review on my blog: http://ariannecruz07.blogspot.com/201...
October 19, 2014
Review for King of the Isles – Debbie Mazzuca
A series that started off as a promising fantasy, with a little romance thrown in, was ruined by the third installment.
The first two books in the series, Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles, introduced the reader to a world where reality and fantasy combined in 17th century Scotland. Time and inter-dimensional travel wove the worlds of the Fae and the Scottish lords together – a fun romp and a mindless escape. We were introduced to characters that were surprisingly endearing and funny. They engaged the reader in a way that most romantic novels don’t. Then we come to the third installment….
What can I seriously say about this book? It is dreadful! I have never read such a disgusting piece of drivel in my life - except 50 Shades of Grey and Twilight, but those are reviews for another day. Two characters who were delightfully funny in the 2nd installment and had a promising back story are reduced to TSTL Heroine and the caveman Neanderthal.
Evangeline went from being wisecracking and protective to a whiny, bullheaded twat! She was all about an equal partnership until Lachlan had the upper hand. She was constantly over estimating her so-called amazing powers. Powers, may I say, that were never utilized, explained or capitalized on, but for one part in the introduction. After tearing a hole in the fabric between the dimensions and repairing it, she is reduced to basic wizardry fluff – I can make fire and undress myself, all while mixing a martini for my loser boyfriend.
Lachlan is a pigheaded, chauvinistic prick who has nothing to offer but a pretty face and an apparently stellar “manhood.” Yawn! Once again a heroine who was perfectly capable of defending herself because she was the most powerful wizard among the Fae must be saved by the knight in shining armor. Why, you ask?
Well, mostly, that is a romance novel cop-out and oft used plot device, but also because the author threw in a whole new (using the word new loosely) twist – vampiric blood-sucking among the Fae. Lachlan needs Evie’s blood to survive after a battle and she willingly gives without a fight, thus exchanging her powers with him. Instead of stopping after the life-saving moment, she continues to let him go Edward Cullen on her slutty arse because it’s so sexually fulfilling. Oh joy! Another author who thinks that bloodsucking gets all the ladies wet in drawers…. I’ll pass thanks! If I had known this would be another shameful capitalization on the lameness that was Twilight, I would have left it on the shelf.
Throw in the Loch Ness monster and a set up for a few sequels in the form of another character time-travelling to the future and a baby – yes, all women must have babies to be fulfilled in their happiness – although the character hated children… that pretty much sums up this useless story…
A series that started off as a promising fantasy, with a little romance thrown in, was ruined by the third installment.
The first two books in the series, Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles, introduced the reader to a world where reality and fantasy combined in 17th century Scotland. Time and inter-dimensional travel wove the worlds of the Fae and the Scottish lords together – a fun romp and a mindless escape. We were introduced to characters that were surprisingly endearing and funny. They engaged the reader in a way that most romantic novels don’t. Then we come to the third installment….
What can I seriously say about this book? It is dreadful! I have never read such a disgusting piece of drivel in my life - except 50 Shades of Grey and Twilight, but those are reviews for another day. Two characters who were delightfully funny in the 2nd installment and had a promising back story are reduced to TSTL Heroine and the caveman Neanderthal.
Evangeline went from being wisecracking and protective to a whiny, bullheaded twat! She was all about an equal partnership until Lachlan had the upper hand. She was constantly over estimating her so-called amazing powers. Powers, may I say, that were never utilized, explained or capitalized on, but for one part in the introduction. After tearing a hole in the fabric between the dimensions and repairing it, she is reduced to basic wizardry fluff – I can make fire and undress myself, all while mixing a martini for my loser boyfriend.
Lachlan is a pigheaded, chauvinistic prick who has nothing to offer but a pretty face and an apparently stellar “manhood.” Yawn! Once again a heroine who was perfectly capable of defending herself because she was the most powerful wizard among the Fae must be saved by the knight in shining armor. Why, you ask?
Well, mostly, that is a romance novel cop-out and oft used plot device, but also because the author threw in a whole new (using the word new loosely) twist – vampiric blood-sucking among the Fae. Lachlan needs Evie’s blood to survive after a battle and she willingly gives without a fight, thus exchanging her powers with him. Instead of stopping after the life-saving moment, she continues to let him go Edward Cullen on her slutty arse because it’s so sexually fulfilling. Oh joy! Another author who thinks that bloodsucking gets all the ladies wet in drawers…. I’ll pass thanks! If I had known this would be another shameful capitalization on the lameness that was Twilight, I would have left it on the shelf.
Throw in the Loch Ness monster and a set up for a few sequels in the form of another character time-travelling to the future and a baby – yes, all women must have babies to be fulfilled in their happiness – although the character hated children… that pretty much sums up this useless story…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 13, 2012
Favorite Lines: “You’re just like your mother. Evil is in your blood.” (p. 100, ARC)
Okay, I’m really sorry but I have to tell you something right now before you read this book thinking you’re getting a straight up Scottish romance like I did. It’s not. Not your classic historical Scottish romance. It’s a historical paranormal romance set in Scotland with little to make you think of Scotland. It’s a good book, but not the one you want if you’re feining for a Julie Garwood Highland warrior romance.
I think there are two other books in this series, but from the blurbs I’m not positive. Those books are Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles.
Now that that’s out of the way you should know that Debbie Mazzuca’s King of the Isles is a romance about the fae and mostly takes place in the fae realm in 1607. The fae realm basically sits above the mortal plane if I understood correctly. In it is a young woman who is feared and hated by not only her father, but most of the fae people. The high king of the Seelie Council knows better and has placed her in the position of royal advisor. Determined to prove the fae wrong about the evilness they feel she houses, Evangeline strives to be analytical and always puts the fae as a whole above herself or any one individual.
Her hero is the Scottish king. A man who is half mortal and half fae. He has no magic, but he is a powerful and strong male specimen. He is so different from the powerful Evangeline that it takes a while to figure out they belong together.
Thrown into a situation with a man she feels is lacking, it’s amusing to watch her learn the man she disdains is multifaceted. On the flip side, it’s rather irritating waiting for the hero King Lachlan to figure out there is a tender woman underneath the pragmatic heroine. Like the general fae populace, Lachlan makes assumptions or only sees the surface of important issues until someone else points them out to him. Usually those misconceptions are focused on Evangeline.
The hidden gem within King of the Isles is Evangeline. She is a strong, stoic woman who thinks about issues before jumping into situations. This doesn’t mean that she always makes the right decision, but her ability to remove emotion from her actions is just as exciting as a passionate highland hero. I just really liked her character, especially after some secrets were exposed.
There are twists and unexpected turns which force the action into a fast pace, but my favorite part of the book revolves around a birthday celebration. It’s super sweet, but paired with information that makes me want the next installment ASAP.
Scooper Speaks
Okay, I’m really sorry but I have to tell you something right now before you read this book thinking you’re getting a straight up Scottish romance like I did. It’s not. Not your classic historical Scottish romance. It’s a historical paranormal romance set in Scotland with little to make you think of Scotland. It’s a good book, but not the one you want if you’re feining for a Julie Garwood Highland warrior romance.
I think there are two other books in this series, but from the blurbs I’m not positive. Those books are Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles.
Now that that’s out of the way you should know that Debbie Mazzuca’s King of the Isles is a romance about the fae and mostly takes place in the fae realm in 1607. The fae realm basically sits above the mortal plane if I understood correctly. In it is a young woman who is feared and hated by not only her father, but most of the fae people. The high king of the Seelie Council knows better and has placed her in the position of royal advisor. Determined to prove the fae wrong about the evilness they feel she houses, Evangeline strives to be analytical and always puts the fae as a whole above herself or any one individual.
Her hero is the Scottish king. A man who is half mortal and half fae. He has no magic, but he is a powerful and strong male specimen. He is so different from the powerful Evangeline that it takes a while to figure out they belong together.
Thrown into a situation with a man she feels is lacking, it’s amusing to watch her learn the man she disdains is multifaceted. On the flip side, it’s rather irritating waiting for the hero King Lachlan to figure out there is a tender woman underneath the pragmatic heroine. Like the general fae populace, Lachlan makes assumptions or only sees the surface of important issues until someone else points them out to him. Usually those misconceptions are focused on Evangeline.
The hidden gem within King of the Isles is Evangeline. She is a strong, stoic woman who thinks about issues before jumping into situations. This doesn’t mean that she always makes the right decision, but her ability to remove emotion from her actions is just as exciting as a passionate highland hero. I just really liked her character, especially after some secrets were exposed.
There are twists and unexpected turns which force the action into a fast pace, but my favorite part of the book revolves around a birthday celebration. It’s super sweet, but paired with information that makes me want the next installment ASAP.
Scooper Speaks
March 11, 2012
First off, I love this series! This is the 3rd book in Debbie’s Men of the Isles series based around a family of Scottish Highlanders the MacLeod family (yum).
Lachlan MacLeod is half fae/half human and is the King of the Fae of the Enchanted Isles. Lachlan has been king for 2 years and is seen (in the eyes of Evangeline) as doing little consuming himself with women and drinking and not taking his position seriously. Prior to becoming king he was tortured by humans because of his fae blood. He has always had a difficult time embracing that part of himself as his human father tried to kill him at a young age and being shunned by others once they learn he is part fae. He is a sexy drool worthy highlander who is very stubborn and has closed off his heart and emotions.
Evangeline is the most powerful and feared sorceress of the fae. She has been living in the shadow of her mother, who was pretty evil, and almost everyone fears she will become evil as well, especially her father, who has been trying to rid the fae of her “evil” blood. She doesn’t have many people close to her. Evangeline is a very loyal person and tries to make up for her mom’s mistakes. She has lived a very lonely life and has dedicated it solely to protecting the fae by any means.
When war with another Fae kingdom threatens to break out, Lachlan and Evie must work together, despite how much they dislike each other. There is great action, and definite emotional turmoil. Both Lachlan and Evie have both had a very difficult past and have a hard time trusting others and they try to fight against their attraction for each other. This causes a lot of suffering between them as they struggle to open themselves up to trust each other. It broke my heart on several occasions, which was usually Lachlan being hard-headed and jumping to conclusions without taking the time to listen to Evie.
I absolutely love this series and this book met my expectations I have set from the first two books. If you enjoy historical romance/paranormal all mixed together this would be a great series to read! I’d definitely recommend starting with the previous books Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles, but it’s not necessary in order to enjoy this book.
Lachlan MacLeod is half fae/half human and is the King of the Fae of the Enchanted Isles. Lachlan has been king for 2 years and is seen (in the eyes of Evangeline) as doing little consuming himself with women and drinking and not taking his position seriously. Prior to becoming king he was tortured by humans because of his fae blood. He has always had a difficult time embracing that part of himself as his human father tried to kill him at a young age and being shunned by others once they learn he is part fae. He is a sexy drool worthy highlander who is very stubborn and has closed off his heart and emotions.
Evangeline is the most powerful and feared sorceress of the fae. She has been living in the shadow of her mother, who was pretty evil, and almost everyone fears she will become evil as well, especially her father, who has been trying to rid the fae of her “evil” blood. She doesn’t have many people close to her. Evangeline is a very loyal person and tries to make up for her mom’s mistakes. She has lived a very lonely life and has dedicated it solely to protecting the fae by any means.
When war with another Fae kingdom threatens to break out, Lachlan and Evie must work together, despite how much they dislike each other. There is great action, and definite emotional turmoil. Both Lachlan and Evie have both had a very difficult past and have a hard time trusting others and they try to fight against their attraction for each other. This causes a lot of suffering between them as they struggle to open themselves up to trust each other. It broke my heart on several occasions, which was usually Lachlan being hard-headed and jumping to conclusions without taking the time to listen to Evie.
I absolutely love this series and this book met my expectations I have set from the first two books. If you enjoy historical romance/paranormal all mixed together this would be a great series to read! I’d definitely recommend starting with the previous books Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles, but it’s not necessary in order to enjoy this book.
January 8, 2012
King Of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Historical Romance – Jan. 3rd, 2012
3 Stars
King Of The Isles is the third novel in Debbie Mazzuca’s new series about the powerful men of the highland MacLeod Clan from the Enchanted Isles and the women who captivate and enthrall them.
This novel tells us the story of King Lachlan Macleod who lives and rules in the area of the Isles known as the Faery Realm where magic rules. King Lachlan is used to having his orders followed but is stunned when his uncle tells him to find a bride who will strengthen his alliance. Feeling forced into a strategic marriage he feels further insult when he must be aided by Evangeline a mere slip of a girl. Before the search really begins the two are thrust together into danger when they must work together to help save Lachlan's kidnapped mentor and the two realized that what they each want most may be staring them in the face. After their adventures they are soon wed but before they really find what's in their hearts they must battle the obstacles and enemies that would keep them apart.
I thought this was a very interesting and exciting story to read. The characters of Lachlan and Evangeline were forced to deal with a lot of complicated and interesting situations that caused them to develop as people and learn what they really need from one another. These two main characters were very enjoyable to read as both are complex and intriguing characters which make you want both of them to find the happiness they both deserve.
Overall, I found this a very fascinating and intriguing book to read. My only suggestion would be to read the other books in this series first otherwise it can be a bit confusing and may take awhile to figure out who is who and what's going on.
Reviewed by Mary from Bookaholics Book Club
Historical Romance – Jan. 3rd, 2012
3 Stars
King Of The Isles is the third novel in Debbie Mazzuca’s new series about the powerful men of the highland MacLeod Clan from the Enchanted Isles and the women who captivate and enthrall them.
This novel tells us the story of King Lachlan Macleod who lives and rules in the area of the Isles known as the Faery Realm where magic rules. King Lachlan is used to having his orders followed but is stunned when his uncle tells him to find a bride who will strengthen his alliance. Feeling forced into a strategic marriage he feels further insult when he must be aided by Evangeline a mere slip of a girl. Before the search really begins the two are thrust together into danger when they must work together to help save Lachlan's kidnapped mentor and the two realized that what they each want most may be staring them in the face. After their adventures they are soon wed but before they really find what's in their hearts they must battle the obstacles and enemies that would keep them apart.
I thought this was a very interesting and exciting story to read. The characters of Lachlan and Evangeline were forced to deal with a lot of complicated and interesting situations that caused them to develop as people and learn what they really need from one another. These two main characters were very enjoyable to read as both are complex and intriguing characters which make you want both of them to find the happiness they both deserve.
Overall, I found this a very fascinating and intriguing book to read. My only suggestion would be to read the other books in this series first otherwise it can be a bit confusing and may take awhile to figure out who is who and what's going on.
Reviewed by Mary from Bookaholics Book Club
December 29, 2012
Evie and Lachlan were first introduced to the reader in the previous book. I liked them both and was excited to read their story. This book picks up about a year beyond the last one, Lachlan is the new fae King, half-human, and has no magic of his own. Suffice to say that he has a divided kingdom. Evie/Evangeline is the daughter of a wicked fae queen who nearly destroyed the Enchanted Isles in book one. She is a good soul trying to prove she is not the evil sequel to her mother. She is hated and looked downupon by everyone. Even Lachlan doesn't like her at first. Both characters had some issues to work through, this is very clear from jump.
I can't describe this book without going into the events of the previous books so I won't go there. I would like to make it clear to anyone who enjoys Highlanders, Fae, and romance -- this is a series you can't miss. The stories are interlaced with humor while the angst is used wisely to expand the characters and the story. It's a good balance. The characters where enjoyable to read, especially the Highlanders. There is a mess of them and they are all family. The scenes with the children made me roar with laughter. I loved having the heroines and heroes from the previous books thrown back in the mix in a meaningful way.
There are an assortent of trials and tribulations that Lachlan and Evie must survive to get to their HEA but they do it. I look forward to Ian's book when Ms. Mazzuca sees fit to publish another installment. I know it will be as solid as the rest because it's clear how much thought she puts into these characters. They are too multi-dimensional to be a commercial creation just to fill in the 'people' side of a fantasy-love story. They felt real. I am going with 4 stars because I didn't like a couple of the plot developments and how they will play out in the bigger theme.
I can't describe this book without going into the events of the previous books so I won't go there. I would like to make it clear to anyone who enjoys Highlanders, Fae, and romance -- this is a series you can't miss. The stories are interlaced with humor while the angst is used wisely to expand the characters and the story. It's a good balance. The characters where enjoyable to read, especially the Highlanders. There is a mess of them and they are all family. The scenes with the children made me roar with laughter. I loved having the heroines and heroes from the previous books thrown back in the mix in a meaningful way.
There are an assortent of trials and tribulations that Lachlan and Evie must survive to get to their HEA but they do it. I look forward to Ian's book when Ms. Mazzuca sees fit to publish another installment. I know it will be as solid as the rest because it's clear how much thought she puts into these characters. They are too multi-dimensional to be a commercial creation just to fill in the 'people' side of a fantasy-love story. They felt real. I am going with 4 stars because I didn't like a couple of the plot developments and how they will play out in the bigger theme.
March 15, 2012
Evangeline is fae and most probably the most powerful user of magick in the kingdom. The fact that her father, Morfessa, hates her and the majority of the fae don’t trust her and are afraid of her combined with the knowledge that her mother was evil makes her life a very lonely one. When Lachlan MacLeod enters her life she’s afraid to trust in him and explore the feelings they so strongly feel for each other. He isn’t any better, so they fight and bicker and side-step the issue while trying to rescue the fae wizard Uscias after he’s kidnapped by a potential enemy. Then a bigger threat arrives and they both have to face their past in order to move forward toward a better future.
Excellent writing, great plot, wonderful world, well-rounded characters. My only complaint, and, really, it’s my own fault, is that I couldn’t keep all the people in this world straight. If I’d had time I would’ve read the first books in the series then I wouldn’t have been so lost. This is one of the major reasons I hate to read books out of order because not knowing what the hell is going on and not knowing who all the players are makes me a very cranky reader. Other readers are probably able to do it, but unfortunately, I’m not one of them. Yes, I know. It irritates me, too. lol
At the first opportunity (with all the reviews scheduled I’m not sure when that’ll be LOL) I’m going to go back and read Books 1 & 2 because I like this world and don’t like not having a good grasp in my mind of what’s going on in it.
*The publisher provided a copy of this book to me for review. Please see disclaimer page on my blog.
Excellent writing, great plot, wonderful world, well-rounded characters. My only complaint, and, really, it’s my own fault, is that I couldn’t keep all the people in this world straight. If I’d had time I would’ve read the first books in the series then I wouldn’t have been so lost. This is one of the major reasons I hate to read books out of order because not knowing what the hell is going on and not knowing who all the players are makes me a very cranky reader. Other readers are probably able to do it, but unfortunately, I’m not one of them. Yes, I know. It irritates me, too. lol
At the first opportunity (with all the reviews scheduled I’m not sure when that’ll be LOL) I’m going to go back and read Books 1 & 2 because I like this world and don’t like not having a good grasp in my mind of what’s going on in it.
*The publisher provided a copy of this book to me for review. Please see disclaimer page on my blog.
December 31, 2013
Lanjutan dari 2 buku sebelumnya. Kali ini tentang Lachlan dan si penyihir Evangeline. Menceritakan tentang bagaimana kehidupan Lachlan di kerajaan Fae setelah ia diangkat menjadi raja dan bagaimana Evangeline berusaha membuktikan dirinya kalau dia bukan penyihir jahat seperti ibunya. Setting cerita di buku ini lebih banyak mengambil lokasi di kerajaan fae, lebih banyak magic-nya juga, lebih angsty (saya sempet mewek 2x... hiks), dan unsur drama familynya lebih kuat karena pasangan hero-heroine di dua buku sebelumnya juga ikutan nongol di buku ini dengan membawa anak-anak mereka yang juga keturunan fae (masih bayi pun udah pinter sihir. Usil-usil pula. Hihihi).
Menurut saya buku ini lebih bagus dari buku-buku sebelumnya dari segi plot. Untuk karakterisasi hero-heroinenya, saya agak kurang sreg. Lachlan menurut saya terlalu gegabah dan buru-buru dalam mengambil kesimpulan, bahkan tega banget nuduh yang enggak-enggak kepada Evangeline. Sampai 2x pula. Itupun tanpa mengusut tuntas apa masalahnya. Si Evangeline juga kurang peka dan terlalu gak percayaan sama orang lain--terlalu independent, sehingga ketika mengambil keputusan, dia gak pernah memikirkan bagaimana pendapat orang lain. Padahal ujung-ujungnya Evangeline-lah yang kena batunya.
Meski begitu, setelah membaca buku-buku sebelumnya, saya mewajibkan diri membaca buku ini supaya rasa penasaran saya terobati. Well, saya gak nyesel kok. Buku ini bahkan lebih seru dari buku sebelumnya karena lebih banyak sihirnya dan drama familynya. ^^
Menurut saya buku ini lebih bagus dari buku-buku sebelumnya dari segi plot. Untuk karakterisasi hero-heroinenya, saya agak kurang sreg. Lachlan menurut saya terlalu gegabah dan buru-buru dalam mengambil kesimpulan, bahkan tega banget nuduh yang enggak-enggak kepada Evangeline. Sampai 2x pula. Itupun tanpa mengusut tuntas apa masalahnya. Si Evangeline juga kurang peka dan terlalu gak percayaan sama orang lain--terlalu independent, sehingga ketika mengambil keputusan, dia gak pernah memikirkan bagaimana pendapat orang lain. Padahal ujung-ujungnya Evangeline-lah yang kena batunya.
Meski begitu, setelah membaca buku-buku sebelumnya, saya mewajibkan diri membaca buku ini supaya rasa penasaran saya terobati. Well, saya gak nyesel kok. Buku ini bahkan lebih seru dari buku sebelumnya karena lebih banyak sihirnya dan drama familynya. ^^
February 13, 2012
KING OF THE ISLES by Debbie Mazzuca is an exciting Scottish historical romance set in 1607. It is the third in the " Men of the Isles" series,but can be read as a stand alone,with recurring appearance from the previous books characters.See,"The Lord of the Isles", and "Warrior of the Isles". It is written with passion,the plot was easy to follow to me,and the characters are breathtaking. When you mix Scottish highlanders,Fae,time travel,passion,danger and magic what not to enjoy."King of the Isles" is the story of King Lachlan MacLeod and Evangeline,their struggles with their desire,danger,and a fight for a kingdom. A fast paced story ,with a sexy highlander King and sexy,feisty Fae. A must read for any historica romance readers who enjoys magic and passion in their story. This is the first story I have read by this author but it will not be the last. Received for an honest review from the publisher. Details can be found at Zebra Book, published by Kensington Publishing Group and My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR,My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR,My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
August 28, 2013
Now this book was definitely more fitting for Lachlan, seeing as his background dealt the Fae people.
What I liked about the book:
1. The MacLeod Men. When they get together they crack me up.
2. The MacLeod children. Omg. Lol. These kids are hellions.
3. The twins, Alex and Jamie. They are my favorite and always make me laugh. I love how they are against Uncle Aidan.
4. The humor.
5. Lachlan half the time could be sweet and loving and way better, in my opinion, with his woman than the other two. But sometimes he was a jerkface too. (He would act first, think later.)
6. Broderick and Gabriel.
7. The bad language wasn't too over whelming. (Sucks that the author had to add it at all. But at least there wasn't a ton of it.)
8. Steam factor.
9. When Lan would call Evangeline, Evie.
10. Evie's way of dealing with the MacLeod children.
11. The ending.
12. Good paced story.
13. The action in the story.
14. Gotta love a half Scottish Highlander. :)
15. Evangeline was a strong kick butt woman. She did have weakness in her armor too but she was a pretty kick butt chick.
What I liked about the book:
1. The MacLeod Men. When they get together they crack me up.
2. The MacLeod children. Omg. Lol. These kids are hellions.
3. The twins, Alex and Jamie. They are my favorite and always make me laugh. I love how they are against Uncle Aidan.
4. The humor.
5. Lachlan half the time could be sweet and loving and way better, in my opinion, with his woman than the other two. But sometimes he was a jerkface too. (He would act first, think later.)
6. Broderick and Gabriel.
7. The bad language wasn't too over whelming. (Sucks that the author had to add it at all. But at least there wasn't a ton of it.)
8. Steam factor.
9. When Lan would call Evangeline, Evie.
10. Evie's way of dealing with the MacLeod children.
11. The ending.
12. Good paced story.
13. The action in the story.
14. Gotta love a half Scottish Highlander. :)
15. Evangeline was a strong kick butt woman. She did have weakness in her armor too but she was a pretty kick butt chick.
August 6, 2015
I feel like I've been waiting an eternity to see these two get together.
Lachlan/Lan and Evangeline and Evie have such a tumultuous journey of misfires in their blossoming relationship it actually made me groan in frustration and sign with longing because DM did such a great job of building the anticipation.
I mean come on....we all knew it was love at first spell in the barn when Evie used her magic to hang him upside down from the rafters in the last book
What I love about this book is that we're in the Fae Kingdom living the intrigue and magical enchantment.
SQUEEELING cause the next story will take place in the future....YAY more time travel
Though Lachlan needs a boot up his boot for a reality check cause of the amount of times he's rejected Evie.
I love how the epilogue of the last two stories are woven into the sub plot of this one with the story of how the family growing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2014
It has been a while since I couldn't put a book down, this was a refreshing experience.
I was very excited and couldn't wait to see the outcome. Plot was totally amazing and full of action. It leaves you guessing on how Evie will turn out from the first chapter.
Evie is a strong personality with lots to say. She is used to being shunned and not liked. Deep down it hurts her but as many woman in real life do, she comes across as arrogant and cold. She hides her fears very well.
Over and over again she is mistreated and more than once by Lachlan (Lan). She wants his love desperately and is willing to sacrifice herself for him and his needs.
Lots of fun, lot of interaction with characters from the previous novels as well.
A must read if you are a fan of her.
I was very excited and couldn't wait to see the outcome. Plot was totally amazing and full of action. It leaves you guessing on how Evie will turn out from the first chapter.
Evie is a strong personality with lots to say. She is used to being shunned and not liked. Deep down it hurts her but as many woman in real life do, she comes across as arrogant and cold. She hides her fears very well.
Over and over again she is mistreated and more than once by Lachlan (Lan). She wants his love desperately and is willing to sacrifice herself for him and his needs.
Lots of fun, lot of interaction with characters from the previous novels as well.
A must read if you are a fan of her.
February 8, 2012
I won this as a first reads and couldn't wait to start reading it. It was an ok book for me. It had a few issues to me that kept it from being really good. King Lachlan was one of those issues. The way he talked and acted was horrible. To me It was like me man, you woman you do what I say cause your so when. I did enjoy Evangeline more than him. When she uses her magic to calm down wild kids made me want her magic and was good for a laugh. All in all this book has some awesome action scenes, the magic is good and I love the secondary characters.
April 16, 2012
I have not read the first two books in the series, but it was easy to follow. The story was good, but there were misunderstandings between the two lead characters that were irritating (the hero jumping to conclusions and the heroine not defending herself), other than that I enjoyed it.
August 14, 2012
I loved the first 2 books in this series but Evie & Lan blew them out of the water. This one is truly the best one yet! I ADORED it! It was sweet, funny, hot, sexy, serious & awesomely plotted...ALL in one book. I cannot WAIT for the next one & the twists & turns the series is headed to!
June 6, 2012
Won this on Goodreads. It is an unedited version, which is a nifty thought, but I think some editing might be able to help this book. The concepts are kind of interesting, but could be better executed. The men do sound delightful, though ;-)
September 1, 2012
A bit too much of a mish-mash between the Fae and Highlander storylines. An ok read but I have a hard time believing the Fae would actually let a half-Mortal Highlander with no magic to be their King to begin with, especially given that his father was a despot.
April 6, 2012
see my review soon on NRR's website
September 28, 2011
Maybe 3.5
For a complete review, visit Affaire de Coeur magazine, hard copy or online at: http://www.adcmagazine.com/ January 2021 issue.
For a complete review, visit Affaire de Coeur magazine, hard copy or online at: http://www.adcmagazine.com/ January 2021 issue.
December 11, 2011
A wonderful mix of "love" lost, love won, adventure, and lust. This is about falling in love when it is unwanted and I loved it.
I won this book fron goodreads, thankyou.
I won this book fron goodreads, thankyou.
January 3, 2013
Whilst good... I was disappointed in how Evie and Lan handled his son at the end.
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