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Clan Ross of the Hebrides #6.5
The Hunter: Ella Ross' Story
By my reader's popular request, I wrote a novella to tell you Ella Ross’ story. It is shorter than the other books in the series, because of my tight writing schedule. However, I know you will love this delightful tale.
Winter brings harsh tidings to Evander Macdonald’s life. His father, the current laird of Clan Macdonald, lies on his deathbed and has two requests for his son. First, Evander must take the helm as laird. Secondly, he must marry while his father is alive to witness the nuptials.
With the weight of the clan on his shoulders, Evander reluctantly accepts his duty and blindly agrees to marry a local woman. But his childhood friend - now an irresistible woman - has other plans.
After breaking her ankle, Ella Ross is stranded at the Macdonald keep for the winter. Her misfortune turns to opportunity when she hears that Evander, handsome and strong as ever, plans to marry the wrong woman to honor his father’s dying wish. Now Ella is on a mission to stop this mismatched marriage and prevent Evander from making the mistake of his life.
But the laird’s health is failing, and Ella must act quickly to help Evander fulfill his oath of marriage without throwing away his future.
Winter brings harsh tidings to Evander Macdonald’s life. His father, the current laird of Clan Macdonald, lies on his deathbed and has two requests for his son. First, Evander must take the helm as laird. Secondly, he must marry while his father is alive to witness the nuptials.
With the weight of the clan on his shoulders, Evander reluctantly accepts his duty and blindly agrees to marry a local woman. But his childhood friend - now an irresistible woman - has other plans.
After breaking her ankle, Ella Ross is stranded at the Macdonald keep for the winter. Her misfortune turns to opportunity when she hears that Evander, handsome and strong as ever, plans to marry the wrong woman to honor his father’s dying wish. Now Ella is on a mission to stop this mismatched marriage and prevent Evander from making the mistake of his life.
But the laird’s health is failing, and Ella must act quickly to help Evander fulfill his oath of marriage without throwing away his future.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2022
About the author
Hildie McQueen
180 books832 followersBestselling author Hildie McQueen loves unusual situations and getting into interesting adventures, which is what her characters do as well. She writes romance because she is in love with love! Author of Romance in Highland historical, Western Historical and contemporary, she writes something every reader can enjoy.
Most days she can be found in her pajamas hiding from deliverymen while drinking tea from her David Gandy coffee mug. In the afternoons she browses the Internet for semi-nude men to post on Facebook.
Hildie's favorite past-times are romance conventions, traveling, shopping and reading.
She resides in beautiful small town Georgia with her super-hero husband Kurt, an unruly boy Chihuahua Pepito and a spoiled rotten girl Chiweenie named Lola.
Visit her website at www.hildiemcqueen.com
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Most days she can be found in her pajamas hiding from deliverymen while drinking tea from her David Gandy coffee mug. In the afternoons she browses the Internet for semi-nude men to post on Facebook.
Hildie's favorite past-times are romance conventions, traveling, shopping and reading.
She resides in beautiful small town Georgia with her super-hero husband Kurt, an unruly boy Chihuahua Pepito and a spoiled rotten girl Chiweenie named Lola.
Visit her website at www.hildiemcqueen.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HildieMcQueen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HildieMcQueen
Instagram: @HildieWrites
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April 9, 2025
Ella and Evander
Ella is the only sister of the Laird of clan Ross, and injured an ankle while visiting the home of her sisters-in-law. There she fell in love and annoyance with the future Laird of clan MacDonald. If only she can keep him from marrying the wrong woman…
This was a short romance that finished out the Clan Ross of the Hebrides series. Hildie McQueen has a knack for writing comfortable romance novels. This one garnered a solid three stars.
Ella is the only sister of the Laird of clan Ross, and injured an ankle while visiting the home of her sisters-in-law. There she fell in love and annoyance with the future Laird of clan MacDonald. If only she can keep him from marrying the wrong woman…
This was a short romance that finished out the Clan Ross of the Hebrides series. Hildie McQueen has a knack for writing comfortable romance novels. This one garnered a solid three stars.
November 30, 2022
Short and sweet novella. Ella and Evander have some cute tension, and Evander's mom is a real one for stepping in and moving things along lol.
November 5, 2022
Hildie never disappoints! Evander must marry as his father is dying. Ella is recuperating from a broken ankle in the castle. Sparks fly! Tensions fly! The snark is strong! And a match making mama is afoot! This novella was a perfect addition to this series.
August 29, 2022
Evander & Ella. She is a Ross. He is the brother of Isobel and Beatrice. In book 2, the Rosses go to the MacDonald keep for Christmas (Duncan ran off to get his shit together). In the book, Ella hurt herself and broke her ankle. She had a long recovery and had to stay behind until she could travel. This book picks up while she is at MacDonald keep. Her and Evander like poking and annoying each other. But it is only masking their feels for each other. His dad is dying and tells him he wants to watch his son marry. Not really caring he randomly chooses a girl from his land Meagan despite her being a bore and him having zero feelings for her. One night she stops him and tells him not to marry her. They have a make out sesh and are caught by the maids and are forced to marry. They are both happy about the marriage. His dad dies and he takes over a clan laird. For being a novella, this went quick and had the romance I love to see that is usually eliminated in novellas by other authors.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2022
Family, Making the Right Choice:
The series continues with Evander and his father on his death bed wanting Evander to take a wife.
The attraction between Ella and Evander is slow and takes some effort for Ella to take control and let her voice be noticed. It wasn't easy. The banter between the two kept things moving at a good pace.
We follow their blossoming romance through some sad times, turmoil, undecided decisions, a shocking disclosure and more.
I loved the story and characters along with all of the family.
I could have used a bit more in the romance department, but it was still packed with a good story.
The entire series has been really enjoyable, and I look forward to more.
Love the cover:
The series continues with Evander and his father on his death bed wanting Evander to take a wife.
The attraction between Ella and Evander is slow and takes some effort for Ella to take control and let her voice be noticed. It wasn't easy. The banter between the two kept things moving at a good pace.
We follow their blossoming romance through some sad times, turmoil, undecided decisions, a shocking disclosure and more.
I loved the story and characters along with all of the family.
I could have used a bit more in the romance department, but it was still packed with a good story.
The entire series has been really enjoyable, and I look forward to more.
Love the cover:
November 6, 2023
Bella's story
Loved it! Ella and Evans we have such fun personalities! I would have been happier if it had been longer. Couldn't get enough of these two❤. I have to say that my ONLY complaint with these books is what I believe is the editing (?) I don't claim to understand the process for stories to be published, but in all of these there are many grammar errors. Also there are times when names or subjects are completely incorrect. For example in this story the younger Mclearly girls name changed from Rebecca to Rachael. Regardless, I'm a Huge fan of the stories😍
Loved it! Ella and Evans we have such fun personalities! I would have been happier if it had been longer. Couldn't get enough of these two❤. I have to say that my ONLY complaint with these books is what I believe is the editing (?) I don't claim to understand the process for stories to be published, but in all of these there are many grammar errors. Also there are times when names or subjects are completely incorrect. For example in this story the younger Mclearly girls name changed from Rebecca to Rachael. Regardless, I'm a Huge fan of the stories😍
March 6, 2023
I’ve been reading this series and have enjoyed each and every one thus far. The Hunter was a good quick read while I was at the beach this weekend. I do love Hildie McQueen’s writings, but this one had just a couple of seemingly awkward sounding sentences to me. Most likely simple computer glitches in editing because that isn’t normally the case for Hildie’s books. She’s an awesome author and her characters are very appealing, both in characteristics and personality.
August 4, 2023
I'm not usually into Novella's because they are so short but I am happy the author wrote a story about the only Ross girl sibling, Ella. I liked her spirit and she was perfect for Evander MacDonald. Their mothers were friends so they knew each other from childhood. Evander liked picking on Ella and it irritated her. They both avoided each other but fate had other plans for them. This is their story. Enjoy.
August 14, 2022
Scanner and Ella
I enjoyed this novella, it was nice to see where Bella's storyline was to go. I enjoyed the characters, but it was very brief. I would like to see the story expounded upon at a later time. It seemed as more of an extended epilogue than a novella.
I enjoyed this novella, it was nice to see where Bella's storyline was to go. I enjoyed the characters, but it was very brief. I would like to see the story expounded upon at a later time. It seemed as more of an extended epilogue than a novella.
October 14, 2022
I love this series, and the author is fantastic for continuing to add heartwarming, romantic stories. The only thing I hated about this book is that it was over too quickly! I love the way stories just go on and on. I would suggest reading it.
December 19, 2022
Love
It was great to read Ella Ross' story. I was unable to put this book down once I started. I finished in one sitting. It was a page turner. I felt like I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and was sad to see the end. Can't wait to read the next.
It was great to read Ella Ross' story. I was unable to put this book down once I started. I finished in one sitting. It was a page turner. I felt like I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and was sad to see the end. Can't wait to read the next.
December 28, 2022
Ella is amazing! I love her witty disposition and the fact that she is so self assured. Her banter with Evander is epic and their love story hilarious thanks to a meddling mother. An absolute delight of a story.
June 4, 2023
One of the best
This one was the last one for me, I've finished the series and it was definitely one of the very best ones I've read. MS McQueen writes masterful stories of action, intrigue and best of all love ever after. Thank you for many hours of delightful reading
This one was the last one for me, I've finished the series and it was definitely one of the very best ones I've read. MS McQueen writes masterful stories of action, intrigue and best of all love ever after. Thank you for many hours of delightful reading
August 20, 2022
A well written story with a lot of twists and turns to keep you interested.
September 1, 2022
I liked it but I expected more...still I give three stars because I just love Hildie McQueen.
November 6, 2022
Short, but good
I really liked that Ella and Evander we got a novella. It is a short, sweet, yet passionate story. It can be read alone, but better as a series.
I really liked that Ella and Evander we got a novella. It is a short, sweet, yet passionate story. It can be read alone, but better as a series.
November 20, 2022
I wish the reactions of the MacLearys would have been made known to us.
December 16, 2022
Too short! 😭
February 22, 2023
Great love story
I have enjoyed this book. Evander and Ella both had time to realize they were in love with each other. I have read all of these stories.
I have enjoyed this book. Evander and Ella both had time to realize they were in love with each other. I have read all of these stories.
February 23, 2023
A sweet short story
I loved this sweet story of Evander and Ella, although sad that his father passes away it was great to see Evander and Ella marry.
I loved this sweet story of Evander and Ella, although sad that his father passes away it was great to see Evander and Ella marry.
April 23, 2024
The Hunter
Lady Ross is happy now that all her children are married. Her sons and daughter made good choices. Definitely wonderful.
Lady Ross is happy now that all her children are married. Her sons and daughter made good choices. Definitely wonderful.
February 11, 2025
A sweet little story very enjoyable highly recommend
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