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Black Niall
Everything was going wrong for Alison. Her job was in jeopardy, and she was going to have to sell her beloved family home to a stranger.
As if that wasn't enough, Niall MacBain had come home; Niall, her arch-enemy, whom she had not seen for nine years but for whom she still felt nothing but hatred.
As if that wasn't enough, Niall MacBain had come home; Niall, her arch-enemy, whom she had not seen for nine years but for whom she still felt nothing but hatred.
First published January 1, 1973
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October 30, 2021
This wouldn't have necessarily been a bad story IMHO if for one minute I liked the h. Alison grated on my last nerve. Granted, she was losing her home when the story opened. Her father had made some bad investments and then passed away. By then, her mother had to sell the old homestead because they could no longer afford to live there.
Niall MacBain, Alison's childhood nemesis, had returned to Scotland and bought it lock, stock and barrel. He planned on turning it into an inn of sorts. He was a fair man and went out of his way to make the transition as easy as possible. Alison's mother was very appreciative. Jessie, the family's cook, accepted what was going on and encouraged Alison to open her eyes. Even the village hoped the changes would bring in new revenues and several townspeople valued the work and a good salary. Just not Alison.
She was whiny, overly temperamental and opinionated. When she was told Niall had returned with a son, a little boy about 6 years of age, she was quick to judge. She was kind to the little boy, but hateful to Niall.
I continued to the finish line because I liked the other characters and wanted to find out what happened to Niall in Brazil. I guessed correctly but had to wait until the last pages to read the Big Reveal.
Niall MacBain, Alison's childhood nemesis, had returned to Scotland and bought it lock, stock and barrel. He planned on turning it into an inn of sorts. He was a fair man and went out of his way to make the transition as easy as possible. Alison's mother was very appreciative. Jessie, the family's cook, accepted what was going on and encouraged Alison to open her eyes. Even the village hoped the changes would bring in new revenues and several townspeople valued the work and a good salary. Just not Alison.
She was whiny, overly temperamental and opinionated. When she was told Niall had returned with a son, a little boy about 6 years of age, she was quick to judge. She was kind to the little boy, but hateful to Niall.
I continued to the finish line because I liked the other characters and wanted to find out what happened to Niall in Brazil. I guessed correctly but had to wait until the last pages to read the Big Reveal.
February 20, 2013
My first by this author and I enjoyed it. Heroine was a bit immature, but that kind of goes with the territory in those older HP's.
September 23, 2020
اول مره رأيت الكتاب في غرفة والديّ، و عمري ٨ سنوات تقريبًا، جذبتني صورة الغلاف وحاولت قرائته، لكني صُدمت من اول صفحة.. لانها مختلفه عن قصص الاطفال التي اقرأها. لم يخطر في بالي حينها إلا جملة واحدة ( عالم الكِبار معقّد) ، لم اكن اعرف اني سأكبر وأكون من ( الكبار المعقّدين)!
الرواية رائعة، اعجبني الاسلوب والوصف والسلاسة، عشت كل الاجواء في تلك القرية، وعشت مشاعر الحب والكبرياء ايضًا.
الرواية رائعة، اعجبني الاسلوب والوصف والسلاسة، عشت كل الاجواء في تلك القرية، وعشت مشاعر الحب والكبرياء ايضًا.
February 28, 2021
رواية جميلة جدا.. عن الحب والكبرياء... احب الروايات الي البطلة تكون فيها مغرورة او معتزة بنفسها... اكره الروايات الي البطلة تركض ورا البطل لها السبب حبيت اليسون وحبيت كيف ان البطل لم يستسلم وقدر يحصل عليها فالاخير❤️❤️
February 28, 2021
Most harlequin novels are about a handsome boss whose employees are in love with, I love when was the reverse, when most men in the book are in love with the heroine. I love alison and her pride and I loved what he did to get her and loved how he couldn't forget her after all these years❤️❤️❤️
May 19, 2025
"Black Niall" is the story of Alison and Niall.
Actually really enjoyed it!
This one has a judgmental heroine- she develops a grudge towards the hero after a stolen kiss years ago, and still holds it when they meet at present.
The reason? The hero buys the house and island her family has owned and heroine is resentful.
Most of the book is the heroine being rude and snappy towards the hero, while her mother and housekeeper try to act as a mediator. She only softens when his "son" arrives into their life, but she is more affectionate towards the latter.
There is slow burn, some OM drama, jealousy, a cute dog and supportive best friend, some accidents and confrontations, a dramatic love confession and a happy ending.
Good book
Unsafe
4/5
Actually really enjoyed it!
This one has a judgmental heroine- she develops a grudge towards the hero after a stolen kiss years ago, and still holds it when they meet at present.
The reason? The hero buys the house and island her family has owned and heroine is resentful.
Most of the book is the heroine being rude and snappy towards the hero, while her mother and housekeeper try to act as a mediator. She only softens when his "son" arrives into their life, but she is more affectionate towards the latter.
There is slow burn, some OM drama, jealousy, a cute dog and supportive best friend, some accidents and confrontations, a dramatic love confession and a happy ending.
Good book
Unsafe
4/5
September 28, 2025
I remember reading this book in Arabic as a teenager and loving it. So, I decided to read it in English (original version) as an adult. That was a mistake. It ruined the fond memories I had of reading it long ago. It's not the writing, it's me not realising how outdated the story is.
April 6, 2025
I didn’t know I would be reading an old (maybe classic) enemies to lovers story, but it was so cliche and immature and I felt it was so easily predictable and the hate felt so made up.
July 24, 2022
Everything was going wrong for Alison. Her job was in jeopardy, and she was going to have to sell her beloved family home to a stranger.
As if that wasn't enough, Niall MacBain had come home; Niall, her arch-enemy, whom she had not seen for nine years but for whom she still felt nothing but hatred.
As if that wasn't enough, Niall MacBain had come home; Niall, her arch-enemy, whom she had not seen for nine years but for whom she still felt nothing but hatred.
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