Romantic Times ad Sept 2009

This is the proof from the ad for Romantic Times Review Magazine, which will be in their September issue. I think they did a beautiful job on it!

The Huntress Reviews - A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing

TITLE: A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing

(Sisters of Colford Hall ™, #3 / July 28, 2009)

AUTHOR: Deborah MacGillivray

13 ISBN: 9780505527813

10 ISBN: 0505527812

5 STARS! *****

Set in England, close to London. Trevelyn "Trev" Sinclair Mershan and his brothers are on a mission of vengeance. The Mershan brothers never stopped blaming Sean Montgomerie for their father's suicide. It has taken decades of work and maneuvering, but the Mershans are finally set to extract some justice. Since Sean is deceased, the brothers are going after his grandchildren and the family business, Montgomerie Enterprises (M.E.). Quietly they have been buying up the company's stocks and soon the hostile takeover will begin. So that no one will connect him to the Mershan family name, Trev will be known as Trevelyn Sinclair. His duty is to get close to Raven Montgomerie, the timid sister, in order to keep an eye on her CEO brother, Cian, and the daily operations of the business.

Trev manages to get an invitation to the annual charity gala M.E. is hosting. Since Raven is the artistic sibling, she has set everything up. She even brings one of her most cherished possessions as a prop. It is a birthday present from one of her absent sisters, a fortuneteller booth. When someone drops in a coin, the life-like gypsy doll within consults her crystal ball, followed by a card popping out with their fortune upon it. The gala is going well until Raven spies her abusive ex-husband, Alec. Just before Alec could manage to publicly humiliate Raven, Trev steps in to rescue her and begins to work his charms on the shy lady. But Trev has underestimated the effect Raven would have on him.

Raven is one of seven sisters. Though most of the family in the area resides at Colford Hall, the family's massive manor, Raven prefers to live in a thatched cottage on the far side of the vast estate. Here, Raven can paint in solitude and hide away from the world while doting on her menagerie of pets. The two fat cats, midget pony, and one-legged sea gull are the only companions she desires. But after Trev manages to storm into her heart and her bed, Raven finds herself coming out of her shell.

***** FIVE STARS! This is the third installment of the "Sisters of Colford Hall ™" saga. All three of the stories run in the same time frame. It does not matter in what order you read them, but if you wish to read them in order of publication: One is "The Invasion of Falgannon Isle” and is the story of Desmond and BarbaraAnne. Two is "Riding the Thunder” and is the story of Jago and Asha.

One thing I enjoy about this series thus far is the setting changes. The first book is on an isolated isle, the second is in Kentucky, USA, and this one is in a small fictional town near London, England. The author inserts humor into them as well. In this one, Trev is allergic to the two cats, the black mini pony keeps breaking into the cottage and loves to be chased by humans, and the one-legged sea gull thinks it is a cat but enjoys pecking on Trev's bare toes. I fell totally in love with these animals.

For those who enjoy some suspense, the ex-husband causes lots of danger and trouble due to his hatred of Raven and of Trev for defending her from his bullying. There is also some eerie magic. The booth's fortune teller looks very life-like. No one can figure out how the booth makes its special affects and the fortunes she pops out are always spot-on. She gives ominous warnings that are totally correct every single time. When I saw the gypsy doll for the last time, I actually felt a chill go down my spine. I have yet to succeed in getting THAT scene out of my head.

Needless-to-say, I believe this title is the author's absolute best story to date. It flows smoothly, all the characters are will developed and have their own personalities and problems, and the writing style is superb. I can hardly wait for the 2010 release of "To Bell a Vampire”, Brishen's tale. Author Deborah MacGillivray gets better and better with each story she puts out. *****

HUNTRESS REVIEWS

Reviewed by Detra Fitch

Night Owl Romance review of A WOLF IN WOLF'S CLOTHING

Street Date: July 28, 2009

A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing Mershan Brothers - Book 1 Author: Deborah MacGillivray (Author Website) Genre(s): Contemporary - Romantic Comedy Review Date: 6/4/2009 ISBN: 9780505527813 Print Book Price: $6.99 E-Book Price: Dorchester Publishing -(Website)

SCORE: 4.25 / 5

Trevelyn Sinclair Mershan is one of three brothers who have a plan. Years ago their father committed suicide due to Sean Montgomerie causing the Mershan family to become extremely poor. Though Sean recently died, the Mershans are preparing to do a hostile takeover of the Montgomerie businesses. To get closer to the family, each brother is going after one of the Montgomerie sisters. Trevelyn is posing as Trevelyn Sinclair, a wealthy businessman who has decided to work out of the small town the Montgomeries live in. Raven Montgomerie is a divorced painter that lives on the edge of her family’s estate in a smallish thatch cottage. She shares her cottage with a couple of cats, a one leg seagull and a miniature horse. She’s content with her life and has no desire to date or become involved in the Montgomerie business ventures. The one thing she does do is attend a gala for orphans. As part of the decorations, Raven has lent her birthday present from one of her sisters, a mechanical gypsy tarot card reader. When she puts her coins in to see if its working, her card warns her to beware of a wolf. Raven’s ex shows up at the gala with his very pregnant new wife and starts by harassing Raven. Trevelyn comes to the rescue by appearing to be Raven’s late arriving date. Could Trevelyn be the wolf Raven was warned about especially when he calls her Red Riding Hood? Trevelyn finds Raven is more than a means to a goal but can he stop the plan that he and his brothers have already started? Are the tarot cards that Raven and Trevelyn connected to their lives or are they just a coincidence? What are these flashbacks that Trevelyn suddenly gets? Will love or family win out? This was such a fun book to read. The characters were very well done. The situations that they found themselves in were believable. The feelings expressed were perfect. The characters had depth. Raven and Trevelyn had interactions with their families as well as each other giving a very well rounded feel to them. They weren’t perfect people either making them easy to relate to. Raven’s large family played a significant role in this story and though there were lots of characters each had their own personality allowing readers to distinguish them from each other. Even the tarot card reader seemed to have a major role in the story and interacted with Raven and Trevelyn. Could she really predict the future? Who hasn’t had someone make them uncomfortable in a social setting or done something they wish they hadn’t? These types of situations are found throughout this story and they make the characters feel as though they could be one of us. Trevelyn is even allergic to Raven’s cats! These everyday fallacies keep this story real. Poor Trevelyn is being pulled between his growing feelings towards Raven and his loyalty towards his brother. He gets further stressed as his mother lies at death’s door and he needs to leave Raven behind and deal with his brothers. To add a little comic relief, Raven’s youngest sister is after one of Raven’s best friends, a very talented Gypsy. This was a fantastic story that I really enjoyed. Due to the way it was written, I’m assuming that this is not the last time that we’ve seen the Mershan brothers. It seems that Trevelyn’s brothers are having their own issues with Raven’s sisters.

4th Dragon of Challon™ series is slotted

Coming books.......

Kensington books has slotted the fourth book in the Dragon of Challon™ series for September, 2010.  It's tenatively called REDEMPTION, and follows the half-brothers and foster brothers of Julian Challon.  It bit darker than the previous books, but then I love to see each book has their own "tone"

As well, the 4th in the Sisters of Colford Hall™  has will be out in 2010 as well.  TO BELL THE VAMPIRE will continue the loves of the Montgomerie sisters.  Alas, no more sexy Mershan males to do battle with, but I am sure there will be some poor males the remaining sisters can turn in circles!

Preview - A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing

Yep...the third sister's book, Raven and Trev's story now has a cover!!!!!!!

I think it really catches the sexy, yet fun spirit of the book.

Deborah MacGillivray

Author of The Invasion of Falgannon Isle
 and Riding the Thunder 

Trevelyan Sinclair Mershan is…

A WOLF IN WOLF’S CLOTHING 
Book Three of the Sisters of Colford Hall™

 

 

“Mesmerizing and magical.” 

—Nationally Bestselling Author Tori Carrington
 on The Invasion of Falgannon Isle 

Revenge—that was Trev’s goal when he first set his sights on Raven. And a delicious revenge it would be. He and his two brothers had each selected a Montgomerie sister to systematically seduce and destroy, and this quiet granddaughter of his enemy was perfect. She lived simply in a cottage in the English countryside, painting, and socialized only with gypsies and a menagerie of misfits: her fat orange tabby, her one-legged seagull and midget pony. And in addition to beauty, Raven had a delicious vulnerability begging to be exploited. Trev was happy to oblige. In fact, it felt like destiny.

 

“What makes MacGillivray’s romance so special are the eccentric characters….”

—Booklist on The Invasion of Falgannon Isle 

Magic and fate have brought a self-proclaimed wolf to Colford Hall. He’s dressed in a designer suit, drives a Lamborghini Mucielago and apologizes for nothing. And though Trev doesn’t realize, wolves mate for life.   

 

Cover for Japanese translation

This is the cover for the Japanese Translation for
A Restless Knight.  It was released two weeks ago.

Rather beautiful, lyrical style.  I love the sepia tones.
Very evocative.

Amazon.jp

Meet Sir Noel de Servian!

Well, it's freaking how much they caught the hero of my book! So meet Sir Noel de Servian, the new Lord Craigendan.

All I can say is WOW!

Release date Sept 21, 2009

Kensington Zebra Historical Romances

3rd in the Dragons of Challon series™

ONE SNOWY KNIGHT

 

Deborah MacGillivray

 

He may be her Yuletide miracle…

 

*********************************************************

:

ONE LAST HOPE…

 

Lady Skena MacIain has seen much hardship this year, and she fears worse is to come.  For a bloody battle in Dunbar has left her a young widow, and her Scottish fortress without protectors.  She wishes she could be as hopeful as her babes, who believe the Cailleach, the Lady of Winter, will send them a miracle in time for Christmas. But life has taught her that things can never be so easy…

 

ONE TRUE LOVE?...

 

…Until a mysterious warrior is found amid a blinding snowstorm, sick with fever.  As Skena nurses the handsome knight back to health, even she begins to believe he might bring salvation to her little keep—and passion to her life, as his body awakens a long sleeping desire within her…a desire her touch stirs in him as well.  But his wounds speak of danger, and Skena will soon learn, his past carries a secret that could shake her home—and her heart—to their very core…

 

Best Book 2008 Finalist - LASR

Long and Short Reviews notified me Riding The Thunder was chosen by their reviewers as a finalist for Best Book for 2008.

This was an honor, and thrilling to see the reception this book has been getting, since won The Beacon Award of Excellence for Best Single Title 2008 and The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for Best Long Contemporary Romance.

It was also a PEARL Award Finalist for Best Paranormal Romance.

I know Jago, Asha and Clint are very pleased!

Farewell, Number 6

The saddest part of ageing is seeing the ones we adored pass.  Patrick McGoohan was a hero of mine.  I recall watching him when I was so small, first at The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, then as sauve John Drake in Danger Man/Secret Agent, then in the highly imaginative The Prisoner in the late 1970s.  No single small series has ever generated such discussion and debate.

McGoohan was a rogue.  Refused the offer of play James Bond, often professed he didn't indugle in vices on screen that he didn't do off screen.  I laughed, wondering if that included murder, as he had managed a few of those over the years.

McGoohan was bloody handsome, with intense blue eyes, but it was the intelligence behind those eyes that captured the attention.

I can only say in his passing, I am deeply saddned.

Patrick....be seeing you.......

My books in Germany

 
 

Big day for me in Germany -  A Restless Knight was released today.  I got the notice they were shipping already.  Then I found they had already translated my second book and have it up for pre-order.  In Her Bed's translation will be available Sept 2009

Romance Junkies Valentines Contest

http://www.romancejunkies.com/contests.html

Romance Junkies Valentine's Contetst  - in my entry
winner will receive set of my books and this lovely

sterling silver bracelet.

Happy New Year to Everyone

May 2009 be the best year ever!

and not forgotting those dear lost to us in 2008

We miss you, Dawn!

Christmas reflections......

           Christmas is a time for friends and family.  They ARE the holiday.  It draws families together, and makes friends appreciate just how lucky they are to have these special people in our lives.  It’s a manic time, rushing to get presents, wrap them, decorate, parties and dinners.  But it’s a happy time, for giving is what makes it rare, special.  It’s giving love, and that always warms the heart, so much more than getting.

           As we age, the kids grow, then it’s a little harder to hold onto that magic of childhood Christmases.  Why I love watching A Christmas Story and Ralphie’s quest for a Red Rider BB gun.  Times were simpler then.  It must affect Ted Turner the same way, since TNT runs twenty-four hours of the movie every Christmas.

           I cherish images from Christmases past.  Those memories live bright and shining in my mind.

           Times change.  Christmas is no more the hunt for a Barbie Doll, a bike or a BB gun.  Kids want their own computers, cell phones, I-phones, MP3 players…lol, stuff that was only seen in Bond Films when we were kids.  And this Christmas is harder than most for so many.  I have so many dear friends going through troubled times.  Several have had surgery, others face surgery come the first of the year, and too many of our sons and daughters are still overseas fighting in a war that is coming to parallel Vietnam.  We little understood that war; we little understand this one.  We just know our precious children are dying in some foreign place and have no real idea why.  BRING THEM HOME.  American needs to take care of America.  The billions spent on this war could do so much good at home.

           Recently they extended unemployment because of the recession.  Recession.  It’s been a long time since we have heard that word, but that’s what the US economy is seeing.  While the US government is wasting billions in fighting a war with no end, people on unemployment were seeing it run out.  Families face a bleak Christmas this year because our government would rather send billions overseas, than millions at home for the people who are in need.

           Some of you are asking me how Diane Thompson is doing.  She is the sister of Dawn Thompson and lost her job while nursing Dawn in her final hours and hasn’t been able to find a job since.   Diane “Candy” has a hard time walking, has no car and is far from a bus line, so it’s really made it hard.  One job was perfect for her, but they took one look at her wobbling gate and turned her down.  The world is just not accessible to someone who cannot get around good, who cannot stand for eight hours at a cash register.  Her unemployment was extended 7 weeks, not 14 like most of the nation.  New Yorkers didn’t get the full extension.   It’s allowed her to stay in her apartment until January, at which time she faces an eviction notice.  She is 61 ½ years old, not old enough yet for Social Security.  So she is facing a very dismal start of the New Year.  She won’t get Social Security until she is 62 (July).  She needs medical help bad, but the government won’t give it to her until the unemployment runs out.  So she is getting by…just barely.  Christmas is very bleak for her.  I sent her a small gift, a music box to cheer her.  Not too expensive as I knew she could use the money to make ends meet.  I used the rest to pay her phone bill so they wouldn’t cut it off.  I found a wonderful place that makes delicious meals, which are sealed and can be delivered, so she will have a good Christmas dinner.  It’s so sad that Dawn had such a struggle the last year of her life, and now her sister is going through the same thing.

           Why friends and families are so important.  They are there in hard times.  It’s a Christian duty to help, and truly, giving makes you feel so good.

           So treasure those precious friends and family…we lose too many of them. 

Then it’s too late to say I love you.

My Best for you in 2009,

Deborah