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The Sisters of Colford Hall #3
A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing
Plotting with his brothers to take revenge on the Montgomerie family by seducing three sisters, Trev sets his sights on artist Raven, whose preference for socializing with misfit animals and people contrasts with Trev's designer lifestyle. 125,000 first printing. Original.
303 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Deborah Macgillivray
48 books152 followersAuthor with Montlake/Amazon Publishing; Kensington Zebra Historicals; Prairie Rose Publication; Dorchester LoveSpell; Highland Press; Droemer Knaur (Germany); Random House Kodansha Ltd (Japan); AST (Russia); Romances Nova Cultural (Brazil), writing Scottish Medieval Historicals and Contemporary and Paranormal Romances. She has seven books and fourteen novellas in print.
A member of Authors Guild; IWOFA - Infinite Worlds of Fantasy Authors http://iwofa.net. On Staff at for Paranormal Romance Reviews and co-host for PNR's The Haunt; former reviewer for The Best Reviews and Sensual Romance Reviews, and used to review for Rambles.com, a Celtic e-magazine. A former member of RIO Reviewers International Organization, and served as their Award of Excellence Chair (2003-2005), and was assistant editor of their monthly newsletter. She served as 2nd Vice President of Hearts Through History (2004-2005), an online RWA Chapter; was also Web Chair (2003-2005) and was editor of their monthly newsletter The Bard Scroll (2003-5). A member of RWA and History Fiction Writers of Britain.
She was resident historian at WAXING POETIC (1999-2001). She also had a joint company with artist Carmon Deyo called CLAN RAVEN LTD. She wrote tales of Pict-Celt lore or tales from her family; Carmon turns them into the most beautiful jewelry in silver and gold. Their joint effort ‘THE THREE FACES OF THE GODDESS’, a highly original look at the Pict-Celt Goddesses, won awards and impressed Barnes and Noble enough to sponsor a month-long show in Texas of the works in September 2000, launched with a cocktail party.
A member of Authors Guild; IWOFA - Infinite Worlds of Fantasy Authors http://iwofa.net. On Staff at for Paranormal Romance Reviews and co-host for PNR's The Haunt; former reviewer for The Best Reviews and Sensual Romance Reviews, and used to review for Rambles.com, a Celtic e-magazine. A former member of RIO Reviewers International Organization, and served as their Award of Excellence Chair (2003-2005), and was assistant editor of their monthly newsletter. She served as 2nd Vice President of Hearts Through History (2004-2005), an online RWA Chapter; was also Web Chair (2003-2005) and was editor of their monthly newsletter The Bard Scroll (2003-5). A member of RWA and History Fiction Writers of Britain.
She was resident historian at WAXING POETIC (1999-2001). She also had a joint company with artist Carmon Deyo called CLAN RAVEN LTD. She wrote tales of Pict-Celt lore or tales from her family; Carmon turns them into the most beautiful jewelry in silver and gold. Their joint effort ‘THE THREE FACES OF THE GODDESS’, a highly original look at the Pict-Celt Goddesses, won awards and impressed Barnes and Noble enough to sponsor a month-long show in Texas of the works in September 2000, launched with a cocktail party.
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July 8, 2009
A Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing *****
Deborah MacGillivray is a prolific writer, and this third book in her Sisters of Colford Hall Series is a delight. Once again she delivers characters that are so real they leap off the page, drama and light comedy diversified to an absolute delight! You will find you are crying one minute, laughing the next.
And of course, the obligatory and adorable animal menagerie. This book features a one-legged seagull among other things.
The story begins with an determined Trevelyn Merchan [disguised as Trevelyn Sinclair:] out to ruin Raven Montgomerie, a bright and beautiful and reclusive artist. Trev is finding it difficult to suppress his instinct to fall in love with the beauty, while Raven is fighting hard to keep her own attraction at bay.
There is much to this story, twists and turns and love and laughter, delivered with the panache one would expect from an accomplished author such as MacGillivray.
Highly recommended!
Diane Davis White,
Author, Moon of the Falling Leaves
Deborah MacGillivray is a prolific writer, and this third book in her Sisters of Colford Hall Series is a delight. Once again she delivers characters that are so real they leap off the page, drama and light comedy diversified to an absolute delight! You will find you are crying one minute, laughing the next.
And of course, the obligatory and adorable animal menagerie. This book features a one-legged seagull among other things.
The story begins with an determined Trevelyn Merchan [disguised as Trevelyn Sinclair:] out to ruin Raven Montgomerie, a bright and beautiful and reclusive artist. Trev is finding it difficult to suppress his instinct to fall in love with the beauty, while Raven is fighting hard to keep her own attraction at bay.
There is much to this story, twists and turns and love and laughter, delivered with the panache one would expect from an accomplished author such as MacGillivray.
Highly recommended!
Diane Davis White,
Author, Moon of the Falling Leaves
March 3, 2020
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+ Vibrant characters
- Does it enlighten us about love?
+ Deborah MacGillivray’s characters inhabit a world I could only imagine. Oh, to be a fly on that therapist's wall ...
- An attractive and wealthy man and an attractive and wealthy woman fall in love with one another ... and cue in the coitus.
Would Trevelyn Mershan hold the same appeal if:
• he did not outbid and ward off Alec Beechcroft (all the better to trump
the man of Raven’s past),
• he did not house Brishen Sagari in body and spirit (all the better to support the people of Raven's present), and/or
• he did not pursue a hostile takeover of Montgomerie Enterprises (all the better to demonstrate his ability to carry the family of Raven's future)?
In the end, could I say that the novel was worth the time?
#romance
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+ Vibrant characters
- Does it enlighten us about love?
+ Deborah MacGillivray’s characters inhabit a world I could only imagine. Oh, to be a fly on that therapist's wall ...
- An attractive and wealthy man and an attractive and wealthy woman fall in love with one another ... and cue in the coitus.
Would Trevelyn Mershan hold the same appeal if:
• he did not outbid and ward off Alec Beechcroft (all the better to trump
the man of Raven’s past),
• he did not house Brishen Sagari in body and spirit (all the better to support the people of Raven's present), and/or
• he did not pursue a hostile takeover of Montgomerie Enterprises (all the better to demonstrate his ability to carry the family of Raven's future)?
In the end, could I say that the novel was worth the time?
#romance
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 30, 2011
~* 3.5 Stars *~
It was supposed to be a simple task, really. Doing his part in his eldest brother's plan to bring down the company of the man responsible for their father's suicide, Trevelyn Mershan goes undercover to get close to Raven Montgomerie and use her to get close to her brother Cian and the business the three Mershan brothers were preparing for a hostile takeover. But it bothered Trev on a deep level that he hadn't been able to get the beautiful Raven out of his mind since first seeing her months previously - in ways that had nothing to do with a life-long game of revenge.
When he finally speaks to her for the first time, finally gets a chance to have her in his arms, he quickly realizes that the woman is more than fair in face and form, she's beautiful in heart and mind. And he wants her. Torn between duty to his brothers and love for his woman, confused by mystical forces he doesn't understand and isn't sure he believes in, Trev feels his carefully planned life slipping out of control...and into dangerous waters that may strip everything he cares about from him. Including the woman he loves.
There is much to like about this contemporary paranormal romance, and I was surprised to find myself enjoying it as much as I did, though I'm not sure why I had such low expectations - maybe because I haven't read anything else in the series and I'm leery of picking up in the middle like I did. In fact, it was my first Deborah MacGillivray read at all, but it was comprehensive and thorough and easy to appreciate as a stand-alone book, even with the concept and subplot that was built around the three brothers, which I'm sure was initiated and further developed in the first and second books.
I liked Raven quite a lot; the unprepossessing lifestyle independent of her family's wealth was an appealing aspect of her character and her love of all things wounded, needy, or one-footed was charming. Trev was more than just a chest thumping alpha male, he was quick to accept his feelings, even when they were less than flattering or caused conflicts, and I liked how he was able to accept the possibility of the mystical and embrace the lack of logic in magical potential. They were a solid couple, though I do prefer my female leads with a little more fight, and wish Raven would have handled her ex-husband Alex a little differently. That's strictly a reading preference, though, not a complaint.
There were some stylistic aspects of the book of which I wasn't fond. The narrative tended towards a slightly florid formality that seemed ill suited for a contemporary romance and, along with the setting, made it hard for me to remember that it wasn't a historical romance, until mentions of modern times and technology jolted me back into contemporary parameters. It didn't make for the smoothest read at times. I also felt the fairy tale and wolf themes were overdone. The Big Bad Wolf/Little Red Riding Hood (et al) references got a little heavy handed and I felt a little bludgeoned with the wolf theme overkill by the end.
Then there was the characters' annoying - and frequent - habit they had of talking to themselves. Muttering under their breath I could understand, but speaking full sentences to themselves all the time? Who does that? It felt very unnatural and I didn't like that method of storytelling for informing readers of character thoughts and feelings, especially when the book is written with the options offered by a third person omniscient point of view. It ended up feeling very awkward, and as the book starts with Trev having all sorts of conversations with himself - sometimes as he was looking at himself in the rear view mirror of his car - the book started on a rough note for me.
It got better, though, and I ended up liking it, with just a few reservations that were more about my preferences and tastes than anything else. The plot wasn't particularly ground breaking, and I wonder if I missed some important setup in the paranormal theme of the romance...maybe even in the first two books?...because while I liked the paranormal aspects, the mythology of it didn't quite seem all there in reference to the auld souls. It just wasn't quite fully realized or developed enough within this book to really blend well with the romance for me.
Despite those issues, I'm pleased I read A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing, doubly so to find another new-to-me author who has several books I can take a look at. I certainly don't think this will be the only MacGillivray book I read, and while there was definitely a sense of conclusion to the trilogy of the three Mershan brothers with the three Montgomerie sisters, I was pleased to find out that the author is planning on continuing the series with other Montgomerie sisters. That's good news for fans.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
It was supposed to be a simple task, really. Doing his part in his eldest brother's plan to bring down the company of the man responsible for their father's suicide, Trevelyn Mershan goes undercover to get close to Raven Montgomerie and use her to get close to her brother Cian and the business the three Mershan brothers were preparing for a hostile takeover. But it bothered Trev on a deep level that he hadn't been able to get the beautiful Raven out of his mind since first seeing her months previously - in ways that had nothing to do with a life-long game of revenge.
When he finally speaks to her for the first time, finally gets a chance to have her in his arms, he quickly realizes that the woman is more than fair in face and form, she's beautiful in heart and mind. And he wants her. Torn between duty to his brothers and love for his woman, confused by mystical forces he doesn't understand and isn't sure he believes in, Trev feels his carefully planned life slipping out of control...and into dangerous waters that may strip everything he cares about from him. Including the woman he loves.
There is much to like about this contemporary paranormal romance, and I was surprised to find myself enjoying it as much as I did, though I'm not sure why I had such low expectations - maybe because I haven't read anything else in the series and I'm leery of picking up in the middle like I did. In fact, it was my first Deborah MacGillivray read at all, but it was comprehensive and thorough and easy to appreciate as a stand-alone book, even with the concept and subplot that was built around the three brothers, which I'm sure was initiated and further developed in the first and second books.
I liked Raven quite a lot; the unprepossessing lifestyle independent of her family's wealth was an appealing aspect of her character and her love of all things wounded, needy, or one-footed was charming. Trev was more than just a chest thumping alpha male, he was quick to accept his feelings, even when they were less than flattering or caused conflicts, and I liked how he was able to accept the possibility of the mystical and embrace the lack of logic in magical potential. They were a solid couple, though I do prefer my female leads with a little more fight, and wish Raven would have handled her ex-husband Alex a little differently. That's strictly a reading preference, though, not a complaint.
There were some stylistic aspects of the book of which I wasn't fond. The narrative tended towards a slightly florid formality that seemed ill suited for a contemporary romance and, along with the setting, made it hard for me to remember that it wasn't a historical romance, until mentions of modern times and technology jolted me back into contemporary parameters. It didn't make for the smoothest read at times. I also felt the fairy tale and wolf themes were overdone. The Big Bad Wolf/Little Red Riding Hood (et al) references got a little heavy handed and I felt a little bludgeoned with the wolf theme overkill by the end.
Then there was the characters' annoying - and frequent - habit they had of talking to themselves. Muttering under their breath I could understand, but speaking full sentences to themselves all the time? Who does that? It felt very unnatural and I didn't like that method of storytelling for informing readers of character thoughts and feelings, especially when the book is written with the options offered by a third person omniscient point of view. It ended up feeling very awkward, and as the book starts with Trev having all sorts of conversations with himself - sometimes as he was looking at himself in the rear view mirror of his car - the book started on a rough note for me.
It got better, though, and I ended up liking it, with just a few reservations that were more about my preferences and tastes than anything else. The plot wasn't particularly ground breaking, and I wonder if I missed some important setup in the paranormal theme of the romance...maybe even in the first two books?...because while I liked the paranormal aspects, the mythology of it didn't quite seem all there in reference to the auld souls. It just wasn't quite fully realized or developed enough within this book to really blend well with the romance for me.
Despite those issues, I'm pleased I read A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing, doubly so to find another new-to-me author who has several books I can take a look at. I certainly don't think this will be the only MacGillivray book I read, and while there was definitely a sense of conclusion to the trilogy of the three Mershan brothers with the three Montgomerie sisters, I was pleased to find out that the author is planning on continuing the series with other Montgomerie sisters. That's good news for fans.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
June 16, 2013
Series Review:
This is a fun series. I enjoyed that each book had a really unique and different atmosphere from any other series I have ever read. Seriously, the series gives off a vibe that kind feels like a mixture between: historical romance meets medieval times meets old school fairy tale meets fantasy. You would think this mixture would cause the reader to feel unsettled or confused and lead to a bad read and experience; only somehow Ms MacGillivary pulls this odd combination off. I found that the series left me feeling off balanced and surprised in an enchanting and very different way. I truly enjoy each book in this series. Although, each book has a kind of predictability to the writer's style from the previous book, in the end that made each book a little more fun b/c I could check my brain and just enjoy the unfolding of the romance. Some people will like dislike that each book has certain predictable outcomes, phrases, typical H/h roles and outcomes; but I personally found these things charming. However, if you don't like to read a series where each book kind of resembles the last book in style of writing and development, then you will likely enjoy this series more if you space out each book between other books. That way when you read the next book in the series you will feel more like each book is a revisiting to that magical world of the Mershan/Montgomerie siblings that Ms MacGillivray has created. This series is center around 3 brothers out for revenge against a family who has cost them everything in life. The scheme to exact this revenge of the Montgomerie family by targeting 3 beautiful sister and taking back what they feel is rightfully theirs (in land and finances) and breaking 3 hearts is just the added bonus for the Mershan family's pain. What they don't expect is to meet 3 strong, beautiful, loving and independent woman who can not only offer them love as a healing tool, but a life that they never knew they wanted as men. As a series goes, this one offers a lot of fun, romance, charm, silliness, sexiness, alpha males, strong independent heroines, twist, fairy tale fantasy, hilarious and outrageous supporting character (especially the fun silly animals), and an overall HEA feel that leaves a romance reader feeling complete. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Very enjoyable and enchanting. Plus, each book is a quick, light hearted read that offers rest after one of those complex and exhausting books that we sometimes enjoy but feel taxed after completing. Series = 4 stars.
Book Review:
A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing is probably my favorite book in the series and quite a fitting title. I think this is my favorite book because Trevelyn is my favorite Mershan brother. He has all the sexy, cocky, fun, outgoing, alpha male personality traits from your typical historical romance rake type of heroes. He is every bit the bad boy player that the reader and Raven Montgomerie expects he will be. If Trevelyn is my favorite Mershan boy; well Raven just so happens to be my favorite Montgomerie sister (although the favorites is a very close rating system for this series). I think what draws me to Raven is her sweet, innocent and enchanting ways. She is beautiful without knowing it. She has her own dark, painful past that she thinks she has overcome and learn to deal with when really she has just found a way to tuck the pain away and survive. She thinks she is the weakest of her siblings but I would disagree. She faces real-life honest issues that woman have faced since the beginning of time and yet she does not let this injustice make her hateful or bitter. Instead, she finds ways to love and cherish others through her pain. Also, there is a strength and fire inside her that she doesnt know exist until one very sexy and dangerous big bad wolf comes to prowl. Trev "Sinclair" (Mershan) sees that strength and beauty inside Raven and it pulls him to her. She becomes his center and burrows down deep into his heart without him even realizing it. Somehow, as the story and twist begin to unfold, without Trev's consent or even understanding, this big bad wolf finds himself domesticated by this beautiful, sweet and strong Raven. The question is: will he be able to save the day, her heart, their love, her family, his brother's fates, and Raven's life before it is too late? Come read and find out. Book = 4 stars or maybe even a bit more.
This is a fun series. I enjoyed that each book had a really unique and different atmosphere from any other series I have ever read. Seriously, the series gives off a vibe that kind feels like a mixture between: historical romance meets medieval times meets old school fairy tale meets fantasy. You would think this mixture would cause the reader to feel unsettled or confused and lead to a bad read and experience; only somehow Ms MacGillivary pulls this odd combination off. I found that the series left me feeling off balanced and surprised in an enchanting and very different way. I truly enjoy each book in this series. Although, each book has a kind of predictability to the writer's style from the previous book, in the end that made each book a little more fun b/c I could check my brain and just enjoy the unfolding of the romance. Some people will like dislike that each book has certain predictable outcomes, phrases, typical H/h roles and outcomes; but I personally found these things charming. However, if you don't like to read a series where each book kind of resembles the last book in style of writing and development, then you will likely enjoy this series more if you space out each book between other books. That way when you read the next book in the series you will feel more like each book is a revisiting to that magical world of the Mershan/Montgomerie siblings that Ms MacGillivray has created. This series is center around 3 brothers out for revenge against a family who has cost them everything in life. The scheme to exact this revenge of the Montgomerie family by targeting 3 beautiful sister and taking back what they feel is rightfully theirs (in land and finances) and breaking 3 hearts is just the added bonus for the Mershan family's pain. What they don't expect is to meet 3 strong, beautiful, loving and independent woman who can not only offer them love as a healing tool, but a life that they never knew they wanted as men. As a series goes, this one offers a lot of fun, romance, charm, silliness, sexiness, alpha males, strong independent heroines, twist, fairy tale fantasy, hilarious and outrageous supporting character (especially the fun silly animals), and an overall HEA feel that leaves a romance reader feeling complete. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Very enjoyable and enchanting. Plus, each book is a quick, light hearted read that offers rest after one of those complex and exhausting books that we sometimes enjoy but feel taxed after completing. Series = 4 stars.
Book Review:
A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing is probably my favorite book in the series and quite a fitting title. I think this is my favorite book because Trevelyn is my favorite Mershan brother. He has all the sexy, cocky, fun, outgoing, alpha male personality traits from your typical historical romance rake type of heroes. He is every bit the bad boy player that the reader and Raven Montgomerie expects he will be. If Trevelyn is my favorite Mershan boy; well Raven just so happens to be my favorite Montgomerie sister (although the favorites is a very close rating system for this series). I think what draws me to Raven is her sweet, innocent and enchanting ways. She is beautiful without knowing it. She has her own dark, painful past that she thinks she has overcome and learn to deal with when really she has just found a way to tuck the pain away and survive. She thinks she is the weakest of her siblings but I would disagree. She faces real-life honest issues that woman have faced since the beginning of time and yet she does not let this injustice make her hateful or bitter. Instead, she finds ways to love and cherish others through her pain. Also, there is a strength and fire inside her that she doesnt know exist until one very sexy and dangerous big bad wolf comes to prowl. Trev "Sinclair" (Mershan) sees that strength and beauty inside Raven and it pulls him to her. She becomes his center and burrows down deep into his heart without him even realizing it. Somehow, as the story and twist begin to unfold, without Trev's consent or even understanding, this big bad wolf finds himself domesticated by this beautiful, sweet and strong Raven. The question is: will he be able to save the day, her heart, their love, her family, his brother's fates, and Raven's life before it is too late? Come read and find out. Book = 4 stars or maybe even a bit more.
July 4, 2014
This was another dollar store purchase and I got this one because it's always fun to read a sexy little romp from time to time. When I picked up this book I was ready to just zone out and not take things too seriously for a while. And luckily, this book allowed me to do just that.
There were some vagueness, some weird twists and turns and decisions, and some bizarre dialogue (made ever more evident when my boyfriend decided to read me a chapter out loud... some things might sound ok in your head but when you hear them out loud you're like "who says things like that?") but all in all the book was a fun read. Especially if you don't take it too seriously.
The author adds a nice element of gypsy magic to the book which allows the reader to buy into the hyper romantic and sexy world and also provides a nice twist at the end. Little did I know that this was the third book in a three book series, which probably explains why a lot of characters and plot points were mentioned but never fleshed out. I was actually excited to learn there was a series, because I was sad to leave the characters at the end of the book. If anything, you fall in love with the innocence and silliness of it all.
I give the book three stars, because it wasn't grandeur literature, it wasn't anything to write home about, nor was it anything that will shock, awe, and inspire your world. But it was an enjoyable read, one that I don't regret, and one that I plan on following up with by reading the other two books.
And now for a little silliness of my own: Raven and Trevelyn, I hope your lives continue to be filled with love, quirkiness, and happiness. I enjoyed meeting you two and wish I could continue your story. But alas, we must part ways. I'll miss you but I will rest assured knowing you're sitting on my bookshelf!
There were some vagueness, some weird twists and turns and decisions, and some bizarre dialogue (made ever more evident when my boyfriend decided to read me a chapter out loud... some things might sound ok in your head but when you hear them out loud you're like "who says things like that?") but all in all the book was a fun read. Especially if you don't take it too seriously.
The author adds a nice element of gypsy magic to the book which allows the reader to buy into the hyper romantic and sexy world and also provides a nice twist at the end. Little did I know that this was the third book in a three book series, which probably explains why a lot of characters and plot points were mentioned but never fleshed out. I was actually excited to learn there was a series, because I was sad to leave the characters at the end of the book. If anything, you fall in love with the innocence and silliness of it all.
I give the book three stars, because it wasn't grandeur literature, it wasn't anything to write home about, nor was it anything that will shock, awe, and inspire your world. But it was an enjoyable read, one that I don't regret, and one that I plan on following up with by reading the other two books.
And now for a little silliness of my own: Raven and Trevelyn, I hope your lives continue to be filled with love, quirkiness, and happiness. I enjoyed meeting you two and wish I could continue your story. But alas, we must part ways. I'll miss you but I will rest assured knowing you're sitting on my bookshelf!
March 5, 2012
To be honest, this book was maybe a 2.25 for me, but a lot of that is just because I like MacGillivray. I think maybe I read the three books in this series a little too fast and maybe some time in between would have been better. This one was just so much like the first and second. In all three books, the man is representing himself as somebody else (not a spoiler, it's in the first 30 pages). They're all part of a family that was ruined by the women's grandfather and they're out for revenge, but all three men fall under the ladies' spell.
Trevelyn Sinclair Mershan is not a fan of revenge but he is definitely a fan of Raven Montgomerie. Ever since seeing a picture of her, he has been hooked. And (of course) the in-person Raven is even better.
For her part, Raven is interested in this handsome complicated man as well.
The writing was a bit heavy-handed at times. This is based on Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf? Really? How often is that mentioned? A LOT. And a bit more flowery than I would have liked for a novel that's more in the contemporary vein.
All that being said, will I read another book in this series? Of course!
Trevelyn Sinclair Mershan is not a fan of revenge but he is definitely a fan of Raven Montgomerie. Ever since seeing a picture of her, he has been hooked. And (of course) the in-person Raven is even better.
For her part, Raven is interested in this handsome complicated man as well.
The writing was a bit heavy-handed at times. This is based on Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf? Really? How often is that mentioned? A LOT. And a bit more flowery than I would have liked for a novel that's more in the contemporary vein.
All that being said, will I read another book in this series? Of course!
June 3, 2013
There are parts of this book I liked a lot. I found Raven and Trev likeable, but the talking aloud to themselves and the fairy tale/wolf/red riding hood thing got OOOOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDD. I liked the gypsy connection, but I think they resolution of the merger/takeover was too little explained and Raven and Trev really didn't actually work anything out on the page. The explanation of his past was off page and the situation where he explains it and she reacts . . . all off page.
The sex scenes were okay, but they left me a little cold. What makes the book three stars is the emotional development of the characters and the supporting cast, though I don't have a clue about what motivated Alec to go after Raven throughout. I just didn't buy his rationale.
It seemed like she wanted to write about more of the characters and I wouldn't mind reading about Brishen and Julian and some others.
The sex scenes were okay, but they left me a little cold. What makes the book three stars is the emotional development of the characters and the supporting cast, though I don't have a clue about what motivated Alec to go after Raven throughout. I just didn't buy his rationale.
It seemed like she wanted to write about more of the characters and I wouldn't mind reading about Brishen and Julian and some others.
August 13, 2013
If you expect to read about a shape shifter or werewolf, this story will disappoint. The hero considers himself a "wolf" and throughout the whole book I expected at some moment a real life wolf would appear, unfortunately it didn't. There are a slight paranormal elements with a fortune-telling machine which delivers uncanny advice, recurring visions, mysterious dreams, and a ghost which do add to the mystery element. (I won't elaborate more for fear of a "spoiler alert".) Overall, I liked the book but wished that many of the elements weren't left hanging at the end of the story.
January 7, 2016
Raven is trying to get over past hurts when Trevlyan walks into Brrishan's auction party. Ravens ex is there and makes her mad at all the things are spouting. Trevlyan being the gentleman that he is comes to the rescue and pretends to be Raven' s date. Once they get together for a dance a deep connection is made. Trevlyan is wondering then if he could take that step to ruin her brother Cain and take over his rich company. The sacrifices made will test them both. But will Trevlyan give up his brother Desmond' s plan for love? Or will he let the past repeat its self and loose Raven?
January 24, 2014
I enjoyed reading this quirky paranormal romance. I loved the Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood both. Yes, love strikes very quickly, and some may find that not realistic. But then what's realistic about a clockwork gypsy's fortunes being cryptic but correct every single time? There's a lot of fairy tale references in this book, and it is itself a lovely fairy tale in which love triumphs. It's light reading for when you need something to take you to a land far, far away. There are more books in this series. I started with this, number three. I'll be adding the first two to my wishlist.
November 10, 2009
I discussed this book at length and in depth and by comparison on the Alien Romance co-blog with
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* Linnea Sinclair
* Rowena Cherry
* Susan Kearney
* RowenaBCherry
* BarbaraK
* Cindy Holby
* Susan Sizemore
* Margaret Carter
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* Susan Kearney
* Linnea Sinclair
* Rowena Cherry
* Susan Kearney
* RowenaBCherry
* BarbaraK
* Cindy Holby
* Susan Sizemore
* Margaret Carter
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May 2, 2014
A wonderful find
I rated this story a five star because I could not stop reading it. Can there be a part two? I would love to read the sister's stories. And hear about the weddings and the babies and new house.
I rated this story a five star because I could not stop reading it. Can there be a part two? I would love to read the sister's stories. And hear about the weddings and the babies and new house.
January 9, 2010
The 3rd in a series in which 3 brothers "befriend" 3 sisters in order to get revenge for the death of their father a long, long time ago. I liked this one best. Fun, light read!!!
March 17, 2010
I just love the way Ms MacGillivray has of incorporating animals into her stories.
April 15, 2010
Magic and fate in revenge driven story
January 25, 2011
Still reading but have the gist
March 2, 2011
Really enjoyed the book look forward to reading the other books revolving around the Mershan brothers.
August 12, 2011
Pretty good! A great mix of sexiness and drama.
February 20, 2013
I can't believe there isnt anymore books in the series published! I love the series and really need to read more. Beautiful story and so cute! Deborah is a genius
October 12, 2013
Loved this series!
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October 18, 2013I have really enjoyed this series. I hope there are more to come. The first book is the funniest
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