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Product Description

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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97334 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 341 pages

From Booklist
Although the book is set in the present, Falgannon Isle, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, seems timeless. B. A. Montgomerie is the Lady of the Isle, making sure that everyone is employed. Her current plan is to use her Web site to import prospective wives for the men on the island, since, thanks to an ancient curse, the population remains primarily male. The men are all for it, and when Desmond Mershan shows up, he seems the answer to their troubles. Although Desmond is there to talk about building a resort, he has a hidden agenda, which involves ruining the Montgomeries, as B. A.'s grandfather ruined his family. But all the islanders perceive is that Desmond is Irish, with black hair and green eyes, just like the man fabled to come and end the island's curse by marrying the Lady of the Isle. What makes MacGillivray's romance so special are the eccentric characters, right down to the cat, and Desmond and B.A.'s growing relationship. Maria Hatton
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Review
"A charming, quirky cast and a great read!" -- -
Lynsay Sands,Nationally Bestselling Author

"A charming, quirky cast and a great read!" -- —Nationally Bestselling Author Lynsay Sands

"Mesmerizing and magical. You won’t want to leave…." -- —Nationally Bestselling Author Tori Carrington

"Mesmerizing and magical. You won't want to leave..." -- -
Tori Carrington, Nationally Bestselling Author

The characters' emotions are what make this book a brilliant read...will delight and captivate from beginning to end. -- -
Charissa,Coffee Time Romance

From the Publisher
BOOKLIST Although set in the present, Falgannon Isle in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland seems timeless. B. A. Montgomerie is the Lady of the Isle, making sure that everyone is employed. Her current plan is use her website to import prospective wives for the men on the island, since, thanks to an ancient curse the population remains primarily male. The men are all for it, and when Desmond Mershan shows up, he seems the answer to their troubles. While Desmond is there to talk about building a resort, he has a hidden agenda, which involves ruining the Montgomeries as B. A.'s grandfather ruined his family. But all the islanders perceive is that Desmond is Irish with black hair and green eyes, just like the man fabled to come and end the island's curse by marrying the Lady of the Isle. What makes MacGillivary's romance so special are the eccentric characters, right down to the cat, and Desmond and B.A.'s growing relationship. ----Maria Hatton Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Romantic Times

This is an entertaining, humorous and heartwarming tale of love, friendship and a bit of magic. The hero's struggle to make peace with his past and the heroine's determination to help him are nicely depicted. The secondary characters are great fun, especially The Cat Dudley, and the peek into the lives of the main character's siblings whets the appetite for their stories. ----Susan Mobley

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Customer Reviews

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I read this book when a friend told me about it. I thought it was contrived and stupid. Boring at the least. [...]

A GREAT BOOK!!!!!!
I enjoyed every minute I spent with this book. I consider it exceptional in that it gives you romance and a fabulously strong leading lady and it brings about the ''catharsis'' of the hero in a believable way. I wish to thank Ms MacGillivray for this book. It made my month.

Brilliant and Spellbinding
A magical, engrossing read that will charge your every emotion from laughter to tears from beginning to end, as you follow the adventures and misadventures of wonderful characters you will never forget. You will want to turn those pages, but don't. Savor every delicious word of this one.

B.A. Montgomerie is the owner of Falgannon Isle, a misty, Brigadoon-like spit of land in the Scottish Hebrides boasting 213 eligible bachelors looking for wives. The trouble is there's a curse on the isle. Unless B.A. marries a green-eyed, black-haired man who must be of Irish descent and one not born on the isle, those 213 anxious bachelors haven't a prayer of marching down the aisle toward a happy marriage, and neither will she.

The fun begins when, despite the curse, B.A. advertises for what amounts to mail order brides for her island men, and outlander Desmond Mershan comes on the scene, a green-eyed, black-haired tortured hero of Irish descent, seemingly made to order only he's out for dark revenge against B.A. over old family issues. Things heat up when Desmond finds himself falling for the woman he has come to revenge himself against, and how he and B.A. deal with that will have you on the edge of your chair. I'll never tell.

Stir into the mix a collection of zany, larger than life, true to their heritage characters that will steal your heart and keep you in stitches, and you have a recipe for enchantment. Last but not the least of these is, The Cat Dudley, the inimitable, magical, matchmaking, card-playing moggie you will never forget.

Ms. MacGillivray's knowledge of all things Scottish both ancient and modern makes her a force to be reckoned with, and gives us the privilege of her incredible range. Her debut book, A Restless Knight, showcased her talent as a remarkable Historical Romance author. Now she has taken Contemporary Romance by storm with this fresh, imaginative and delightful romp through Falgannon Isle. You will never want to leave. I can't remember when a book brought a tear to my eye or made me laugh out loud. This one did. I highly recommend this excellent read by Deborah MacGillivray, and I can't wait for her next installment, and all those to follow!