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When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from above . . .
Portia Maclean believes she is beyond love and marriage. Then one moonlit night, while attempting a daring masquerade in a desperate bid to protect her family, she finds herself swept off her feet by a powerful stranger. But what will he do once he discovers she has betrayed him?
Harry Chattan is fighting for his family. For two hundred years the Chattan men have been destroyed by love . . . and now he's come to Scotland on the hunt for a witch to break the curse. Instead he finds himself bewitched by Portia. Harry has vowed to fight the demons that torture him.
But will that battle destroy her as well?
BawdyBookBlogAmanda
Posted November 14, 2012
Do you ever read a book and want to throw it across the room at the end of it? This book would have gone flying if it wasn’t for the fact that it was an ebook copy and that would have meant I would of have to throw my precious e-reader.
Now I know you’re asking yourself, Why? Why, throw a perfectly good book? What did that book ever do to you?
Why? WHY!?!? … I’ll tell you why. The ending pissed me off so much that I just wanted to chuck it. Stupid effin cliff hanger… I know that it’s a series but really, that’s where you’re going to end it Cathy. Right there, you couldn’t have gone on just a little bit further. AAAARRRGGGHHHHH…..
I was so mad at the ending , that when I sat down to write this review I realized that my brain had thrown up a big blinking sign that said “STUPID %&$*@* ENDING!!!” I actually reread the book just so I could write a semi coherent review. You know what, I loved the book the second time just as much as the first time I read it. That says a lot for a book as I typically don’t reread many.
I have fallen completely in love with this series. As I wrote in my review of the first in the series, Maxwell’s writing is superb. She just pulls you in and you are thrown headfirst into her world. The fullness of her writing style is even better in this second one. You really do feel that you are right there with her characters, feeling every pain they feel, each soft caress, the hardness of…. okay so I’m getting off track.
Harry is now clean and sober and on the path of finding a cure for the Chattan Curse. He has ended up in Scotland to try to find something of Fenella that will help. That is where he meets Portia. She is trying to keep her family from falling from society. She meets Harry after posing as a witch to try and earn some money for her family. Unbeknownst to them other forces are at play and sparks begin to fly. As the story progresses….
You know what; I keep writing and erasing this review. I can’t seem to talk about the story without giving too much away. There are some great bits in this one that add to the overall Chattan story line that are just too juicy to spill. So you know what, I’m not even going to try to keep this up.
I enjoyed this book, I loved the characters and the story. Go read it. Oh and just so you know, the next one comes out in May 2013!
*Disclaimer* This book was provided by the publisher in an exchange of an honest review.
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Posted November 15, 2012
I have often enjoyed Cathy Maxwell's books. This one was no exception. UNTIL the end. A cliffhanger? Really? sigh. I really liked Portia and Harry. Fabulously written characters. But I would have enjoyed this book far more IF it hadn't been a cliffhanger. I am all for--and even enjoy and look forward to!--books that focus on siblings as main characters in a next book in a series, but I won't read the next one in this series for fear the next book will also be a cliffhanger. So disappointing.
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Posted November 30, 2012
I love this story. This series is so well written. I can't wait to see there the story goes next. I love the storyline between hero and heroine. This is a true love story. Thank you so much Cathy for giving us these wonderful characters and such rich history.
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Posted December 16, 2012
Talk about nailbiting stories!
The first book intrigued me...and then I had to get this one...and now this author has yet continued the story again. I can't wait for the next book!!!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Fenella cursed the Chattan line to never find happiness. Her daughter Rose had committed suicide due to broken heart caused by Charles Chattan. True to her words, as soon as any of the Chattan men falls in love, death comes soon after.
The last of the Chattan’s; Lyon, Harry and Margaret had promised not to fall in love and to finally end the curse. But love will always find a way, as they say and it has found Lyon. Now, love will work its way to Harry’s heart.
Unfortunately, the Chattan curse continues to exist and now Lyon' health deteriorates. Harry is determined to find a way to save his brother. It is great to see him really come out of his “daze” of drinking and nights out gallivanting with women. Unlike in Lyon’s Bride, Harry is not just in limbo. He now has a purpose and swears to find a powerful witch that would break the curse.
Portia, this selfless heroine, is determined to support her self-centered, single mom and beautiful sister. After her father past away, she felt obligated to do the right thing by them. On a verge of eviction, she must do what she can to earn extra cash even if it means to pose as something she is not.
I was captivated in Harry’s journey to finding ways to break the Chattan Curse. Though the curse was not broken in this installment, Harry and Portia found their HEA, which was the least they had expected. The romance was moderate and there was a fair amount sexual tension between the lead characters.
The only thing is that I wish Harry realized he is in love with Portia sooner. It broke my heart that his proposal was initially due to obligation. I thought he was too comfortable with their status that commitment was the least of his intensions though it was obvious that he felt more for her.
There were two side stories that I thought was a sweet addition to this book. It’s Portia’s mom, Lady Mclean and sister, Minnie’s story to their HEA. Their love stories slowly brewed in the background but woven nicely into Harry and Portia’s Story. Ms. Maxwell also revealed Charles Chattan's POV and I thought that was an interesting treat.
Oh and I cannot forget a very mysterious, very cute cat named Owl. Ms Maxwell actually posted a picture of a "Scottish Cat" and it really looked like an owl, very cute! I have a feeling this feline will have quite an impact on what is to come of the Chattan Curse.
Ms. Maxwell is a talented storyteller and I cannot wait what she has in store for Margaret in The Devil’s Heart. Seems like she will be the very thing to finally break the tragic curse.
*ARC provided by publisher
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Posted March 19, 2013
Really good read plus an interesting and touching story.
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Posted March 17, 2013
my name is david and im autistic and i has down syndrome! :D yarrrrr matey
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Posted March 4, 2013
This is a very impressive book
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Posted December 25, 2012
Love Cathy and the series- can't wait for the next one.
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Posted November 26, 2012
Great story
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Posted April 12, 2013
While the first and second book both begin with the legend, the first book tells the tale from Fenella’s point of view, while this book tells the story from Rose’s point of view. A lot more of the legend is explained and the plot continues the Chattan story perfectly. Portia is a character to behold. Strong, independent, but lonely. Harry is as strong as his brother, Neal, so reader’s will certainly not lack for a good male lead. The difference is that Harry has a dark past and Portia is the balm that heals his wounds. The reluctant chemistry between them is entertaining, to say the least.
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Posted April 9, 2013
Best book ever
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Posted April 4, 2013
Well worth the money. I will read the next book to see how this story ends.
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Posted March 31, 2013
Another great one in the series. I just love Portia and Harry. What a sweet love story. Oh no! I have to wait until April 30 for the next book.
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Overview
When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from above . . .
Portia Maclean believes she is beyond love and marriage. Then one moonlit night, while attempting a daring masquerade in a desperate bid to protect her family, she finds herself swept off her feet by a powerful stranger. But what will he do once he discovers she has betrayed him?
Harry Chattan is fighting for his family. For two hundred years the Chattan men have ...