A RR@H Reviewers' Top Pick For 2007

A RR@H Reviewers' Top Picks For 2007

RIDING THE THUNDER

Author: Deborah MacGillivray
ISBN: 0505526921 10/2007 PARANORMAL
Publisher: DORCHESTER

It was all part of the plan. While his brother was in Scotland dethroning the Lady of Falgannon, Jago Mershan was headed to Kentucky. There he would do his share in avenging his father on the Montgomeries. Only, there was a monkey wrench in the works.

Just looking at his alleged enemy's granddaughter made Jago think of his classic black '67 Harley Electra Glide, a motorcycle with clean lines and sleek curves that promised the ride of a man's life. Asha was all woman--and the only woman for him. He'd bet she could go from zero to one hundred in the blink of an eye...and not even her claims of paranormal happenings in the diner she ran could put him off. He knew magic: He had a special name for the sights, the sounds, the tastes and smells of that perfect ride. There might be a storm coming, but it was one of passion, and together he and Asha would be...Riding the Thunder.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

RIDING THE THUNDER is the second book in a series, following THE INVASION OF FALGANNON ISLE. I read the first book, falling completely under the spell of this tale of revenge and love. RIDING THE THUNDER is Jago and Asha’s story, and continues the story that began with the generations that came before them. The Mershan brothers and the Montgomerie sisters have been thrown together by fate. The fireworks that explode between them, as well as the strong attraction they share, keep Jago and Asha together, at least long enough to make this story one of the most interesting romances I’ve read in a while.

When Jago reaches a small town in Kentucky and finds Asha running The Windmill, a restaurant in the middle of nowhere filled with a cast of quirky characters, he gets more than he’s bargained for. Although he has vowed to help his oldest brother bring the Montgomerie sisters down, Asha is captivating. Jago falls for her, quickly becoming embroiled in a mystery involving a pair of long-dead lovers, a possessed jukebox and too many other unusual (and charming!) details to divulge.

My recommendation? Read Deborah MacGillivray’s RIDING THE THUNDER – you won’t be sorry! This book is fast-paced with a host of loveable characters. I fell in love with everything about this story, right down to the fat, late-named cat. It’s a keeper!

Kay James
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Review: Riding the Thunder

Riding the Thunder
by Deborah MacGillivray

A Storm's Coming...It was all part of the plan. While his brother was in Scotland dethroning the Lady of Falgannon, Jago Mershan was headed to Kentucky. There he would do his share in avenging his father on the Montgomeries. Only, there was a monkey wrench in the works.

Just looking at his alleged enemy's granddaughter made Jago think of his classic black '67 Harley Electra Glide, a motorcycle with clean lines and sleek curves that promised the ride of a man's life. Asha was all woman--and the only woman for him. He'd bet she could go from zero to one hundred in the blink of an eye...and not even her claims of paranormal happenings in the diner she ran could put him off. He knew magic: He had a special name for the sights, the sounds, the tastes and smells of that perfect ride. There might be a storm coming, but it was one of passion, and together he and Asha would be...RIDING THE THUNDER

Second in the Seven Sisters of Colford Hall series sequel to The Invasion of Falgannon Isle.

Wow. So, this story was nothing like I expected. I figured there would be humor (there is) and unusual characters (there are) and a convoluted, yet interesting plot (yep...it's there, too!), but I didn't expect a ghost story. Or a murder mystery.

Deborah MacGillivray has packed this book full of a little bit of everything! Even better, it's well written and edited.

From the moment Jago Mershan rides into Kentucky, he's a little off-center. The entire place is like a moment out of the sixties, from the diner with its haunted jukebox to the drive-in theater. But when Asha Montgomerie starts reliving the past through the eyes of teenager who died back in 1964, things get a little dicey. And when someone tries to kill them both, Jago determines to find out just what the heck is going on in the little back water town.

He's quickly adopted by everyone there, including the Cat With No Name who no one has ever seen before, so he feels a little guilty about the nefarious plans his family has to ruin the Montgomerie family as payback for an old debt.

I loved this book even more than the first in this series. With layer after layer of mystery and intrigue as well as a secondary romance between Asha's brother, Liam, and Netta, I didn't want to stop reading! The best part of this book, though, has to be the colorful supporting cast of characters--each so incredibly unique, yet believable, that I'm ready to pack up and move to Kentucky.

Deborah MacGillivray has consistently impressed me with her work, and has earned a place on both my keeper shelf and my auto-buy list. I can NOT wait until the next book in this series comes out. I'll be first in line to get a copy.Do yourself a big favor and pick up the books in this series the minute you can. You won't be disappointed.

Rated: Best Book Review by Poppy


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5 Book Review for The Invasion of Falgannon Isle

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Review: The Invasion of Falgannon Isle

The Invasion of Falgannon Isle
by Deborah MacGillivray

213 SINGLE SCOTSMEN

There was something about the Brigadoon-like Falgannon, something that kept most of its male inhabitants unwed. From Michael the Story to Callum the Bicycle--and we mustn't forget The Cat Dudley, the slyest poker-playing moggie in the Outer Hebrides--every male of the Isle had happiness dependent upon that of its Lady. So things had been since Pictish times, and so they would be long after the present day.

Despite her machinations, to this point B.A. Montgomerie had been unable to make her men happy. Her first marriage had been against their advice; her husband had been an Irishman, true, but he had failed to meet other necessary requirements...and things had ended badly. Now, another Irishman had come--and was making the natives restless. Yes, the men of Falgannon could sense Desmond Mershan's conquering Viking spirit and his desire for B.A.--which B.A. could sense herself. And while her men would never let anything happen that she didn't want, this Irishman had come to pillage and loot, and nothing was going to stop him. Staring into his vibrant green eyes, B.A. anticipated the battles to come.

What a fun book! Deborah MacGillivray is a "new-to-me" author and has wowed me right off the bat. The Invasion of Falgannon Isle (Book One in The Sisters of Colford Hall series) is chock full of colorful, unique characters peopling an amazing island and taking part in a fun, interesting and complex story.

When Desmond Mershan and his friends Dennis and Wulf show up at Falgannon Isle, it's as though they've found Brigadoon--but a Brigadoon with internet access and only four women (and two don't count!).

BarbaraAnne (B.A. for short) Montgomerie has to wed a black-haired man with green eyes to cancel the curse of Falgannon Isle. She's a young widow, having married a black-haired man with blue eyes already (not quite the right eye color to override the curse), and isn't quite ready to jump into another marriage, despite the need to find wives for the 213 single Scotsmen who live on the Isle. So, instead, she sets up an exclusive Falgannon Dating Website and brings prospective brides to the island.

Desmond, though, the viking...er...pirate is up to something. And he needs to take full advantage of B.A. to achieve his goals. He sets forth to pillage the woman at every opportunity!

Add in The Cat Dudley, a pet that isn't B.A.'s (just ask her, she'll tell you), a few larger than life secondary characters like Michael the Story, Callum the Bicycle and Michael the Fiddle, a pub called The Hanged Man, and the "Morn B.A." club and you're in for a rollicking good time. This is a story you'll want to put on your keeper shelf and visit again and again, because sure as shooting, you'll miss something the first (and second and third) time through that will make it new all over again!

Put a smile on your face and add The Invasion of Falgannon Isle to your collection.

Rated: FIVE BOOKS



Review by Poppy

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5 Book Review for In Her Bed from LSR

Review: In Her Bed

In Her Bed
by Deborah MacGillivray

DREAM LOVER

Damian St. Giles has woken up before with a sore head from imbibing too much mead, but finding himself naked and shackled to a bed is an entirely new experience. As if in a dream, a flame-haired enchantress appears and offers him a brew to ease his pain...and enflame his desire. He soon realizes this Highland beauty has given him a potent aphrodisiac and she is fully prepared to take all his body has to offer...

TRUE DESIRE

Lady Aithinne Ogilvie knows she must treat this man as nothing more than a stud, for that is what he is to her...a means to get her with child and thus produce an heir who will save her inheritance from ruthless Scottish warriors and greedy King Edward. Yet she cannot deny the instant bond she feels for this handsome stranger--and the feeling that it will be the prisoner in her bed who will end up laying claim to her heart.

This book is the sequel to A Restless Knight and is the second book in the Dragons of Challon series.

Deborah MacGillivray lives up to her promise in A Restless Knight with this second foray into the lives of the Dragons of Challon. Reading this book immediately after A Restless Knight may give the reader a sense of déjà vu, as the two are set virtually during the same sequence of events. It's intriguing to see the same situations through two different sets of characters and an experience I'm glad I didn't miss.

Set against a backdrop of ancient magic, myths come to life in the beautiful and enchanting Scottish Highlands as Deborah takes the reader back to another time and place. As I closed the pages of In Her Bed, I found myself wishing the next book in the series was already out. I'm anxiously looking forward to finding out what happens to the other Dragons of Challon.

Rated: FIVE BOOKS



Review by Rose



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5 Book Review for A Restless Knight

Review: A Restless Knight

A Restless Knightby Deborah MacGillavray

A Defiant LadyIn Scotland's darkest hour, an English warrior dressed all in black has come for her. Blessed with the kenning, Lady Tamlyn MacShane foresaw this day, when the ruthless Lord Julian Challon would conquer her land—and her heart. She is determined to resist him…but she is no match for his strength…or his sensuality.A Resolute Lord

To Julian, the proud Scotswoman should be nothing more than a captive. Yet Tamlyn's fiery beauty ensanares him, body and soul. Now, the warrior known as the Black Dragon is in danger of falling under a spell that cannot be broken—the spell of love…

Deborah MacGillivray has written a series that transports you from the daily routine of your life back in time and space to medieval Scotland. A time when belief in the old gods and old ways were still alive and well and living in the magical glades and hidden places. Deborah gives us a glimpse into these times with an exquisitely written and beautifully researched novel that presents the reader with characters to love, dilemmas for them to work through, and enough suspense to keep you wondering what is going to happen next.

The love that grows between the hero and heroine is preordained from the beginning…and indeed may just be the continuance of an ancient, interrupted love, but each of these strong characters have to come to the knowledge and the acceptance of that love.

The descriptions of the ceremonies, of the period clothing, of the history behind the story are well-drawn and well-researched. If you enjoy Scottish history and a powerfully romantic story, A Restless Knight is a book you will want to consider. The characters are sensual, the suspense is strong, and the resolution is very satisfying. I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the Dragons of Challon series from this award winning author.

FIVE BOOKS

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Cat O' Nine Tales - Blue Ribbon Book of the Month

Romance Junkies Reviewers votes Cat O' Nine Tales as their favourite book of the month of December from the 5 Blue Ribbon reviews.

I wish to thank them, and let everyone know, the book has done so well that there will be a Cat O' Nine Tales 2
Coming late 2008.

Dear Deborah,

Congratulations! Your book, CAT O NINE TALES, has been selected as a Blue Ribbon Favorite for the month of December by the reviewers at Romance Junkies!

Every month, the reviewers at Romance Junkies are invited to nominate the best book they read during the last month for this award. As you can probably guess, our reviewers read a lot of books, and they have chosen yours as one of their favorites.

Congratulations once again, and thank you for writing such a wonderful book!

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Showcase for Riding the Thunder at Fresh Fiction

Riding the Thunder receives showcase today. Fresh Fiction (freshfiction.com) has asked me to be guest blogger on the 16th. Since this is part of the Plano Book Club picking Riding the Thunder as their Book of the Month, they asked me to come blogger today. I chose to talk about the inspiration for Riding the Thunder.

The Plano Book Club have the monthly dinner, after which, I will call in and have a chat with the wonderful ladies about my novel.

I wish to thank Fresh Fiction and the Plano Book Club for this honour.

to order Riding the Thunder:

http://www.amazon.com/Riding-Thunder-Sisters-Colford-Hall/dp/0505526921/

"Lost for Words" song by Mike Duncan (mike-duncan.org) available on CD.
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Reviewers' Choice Award for 2007

Single Titles.com just announced their
Reviewers' Choice Awards for 2007
and In Her Bed was a winner.

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The first book in the series, A Restless Knight,
also received this award in 2006.


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3 time Fantasm Award Finalist

In Her Bed is a
Finalist in the Best Psychic Romance 2007
Finalist in Best Overall Paranormal Romance 2007













Riding the Thunder is:

Finalist in the Best Overall Fantasy Romance 2007

complete listing:
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Also congrats to Dawn Thompson who finaled with two books,
Rowena Cherry and Jacquie Rogers.

Riding the Thunder -http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0505526921


In Her Bed - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0821780379

Riding the Thunder showcased on Publishers' Weekly blog

this past Friday, Barbara Vey, blogger extraordinaire for Publishers Weekly, blogged about my Book Riding the Thunder, along with fellow Dorchester author Kathryne Kennedy's new book, Enchanting the Lady.

Hot Books for Cold Nights

It was the second most commented upon thread since the blog started, and I know both Kathryne and I appreciate that Barbara gave us both this mini-showcase.

Riding the Thunder will receive another showcase this coming week. Fresh Fiction (freshfiction.com) has asked me to be guest blogger on the 15th. This is leading in to a dinner for the Plano Book Club in Texas holding their monthly dinner. They picked Riding the Thunder as their Book of the Month, and I will call in and have a chat with them about the book.

http://www.amazon.com/Riding-Thunder-Sisters-Colford-Hall/dp/0505526921/

Cat O' Nine Tales book of the Month at Mystique books

Our Choice for January

Half of Ms. Macgillivray's royalties will be donated to Alley Cats - www.alleycats.org - helping homeless cats find homes.

Explore Deborah's other titles: Also Available at Amazon.com

Cat O'Nine Tales Nine tales of the power of love under the watchful eye of some very special pussycats, who always know best. There is Auggie Moggie, Jack, Basil, Cyril, Sinnjinn, Elvis, Edward, Bubba--and we mustn't forget Simon. Simon is a very special cat, indeed, as his owner is about to find out. Deborah Macgillivray's award-winning short stories and novellas, plus a new novella entitled A Very Special Man, now presented for the first time as a set in this Collector's Edition. Cat O'Nine Tales by Deborah MacGillivray - $13.00 (Paperback)

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