This second book in Cathy Maxwell’s The Chattan Curse series – or is it a trilogy? – is more than just a romance novel, it's a wonderful love story that, once I started, I couldn't put down. From the Cover: Every woman has her dreams 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. His very touch makes her long for much more. But what will he do once he discovers she has betrayed him? Every man has his demons Harry Chattan is fighting for his family-their honor and their lives. 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 who can break the legend's curse. Instead...
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Title: The Devil's Heart: The Chattan Curse Classification: Adult Fiction Genre: Historical Romance Format: Paperback; 384 pages Publisher: Avon (April 30, 2013) ISBN-10: 006207024X ISBN-13: 978-0062070241 Author's Website: http://www.cathymaxwell.com/ Over 200 years ago, a curse was cast upon the male members of the Chattan family. For Charles Chattan had made promises that he didn't keep. He had betrayed and disgraced the daughter of a powerful witch which incited the young woman to take her own life. He thought that by leaving Scotland he'd escape the reach of Fanella's fury and wrath. But he was wrong. DEAD wrong. "Watchers of the threshold, Watchers of the gate, open hell and seal Chattan's fate. When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from Above. Crush his heart. Destroy his line; Only then will justice me mine." Now, some 200 years later, Margaret Chattan is on her way to find the place where the curse began...
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Today, it's my pleasure to welcome fellow reader and blogger, Kim to The Romance Dish! Kim is a military spouse, romance blogger, and lover of all things Scottish. She embraces life in the Pacific, especially since the Scots have influenced the Hawaii’s culture. Be sure to check out Kim's blogs, http://www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/ and http://alohaonmymind.blogspot.com/. Kim joins us today to
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Having already read the first two Chattan Curse novels, LYON’S BRIDE and THE SCOTTISH WITCH, I had no choice but to find out if Margaret would be able to solve the mystery of the little white cat, end the curse, and fall in love in THE DEVIL’S HEART by Cathy Maxwell. Well, I was not disappointed. In fact, the final book of this series is by far the best of the trio and concludes with a fabulous and heart-wrenching finish. ***eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest and unscripted review. Blurb for THE DEVIL’S HEART: They call her the Unattainable. Lady Margaret Chattan spurned every suitor for her hand, vowing never to marry. The only way to break the curse plaguing her family for two centuries is this ultimate sacrifice. But now her brothers' lives are in danger. Determined to save them, she risks her very...
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Star-crossed lovers will capture your heart in Cathy Maxwell’s The Price of Indiscretion. In this emotional read, love just doesn’t seem enough in the face of many obstacles. I recently won a copy at the ARRC (Australian Romance Readers Convention). And wow, am I glad that I did. Many years ago, American Miranda Cameron fell in love with Alex Haddon, a half British, half Shawnee man. They met each other in secret, unwilling to let the world intrude on their romance. But Miranda’s father finds out, and Alex’s Native American heritage enrages him, almost costing Alex his life. Now, years later, Miranda is her sisters’ only hope for survival. She must marry a titled, wealthy man – despite the fact she has no desire to do so. And where are all the respectable bachelors? London, of course! What Miranda didn’t count on was meeting Alex on the trip to England...
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Javier Bardem, Rafael Nadal, Antonio Banderas, Iker Casillas (Don’t know who he is? Goggle him. You will thank me.) Do I have your attention? I think Spanish men are delicious eye candy. The Spanish as a people are some of the most beautiful in the world. They are intelligent and talented as well. I don’t want you to think I am so shallow that my head can be turned by strong noses, square jaws, piercing eyes, well-defined pecks, not to mention that macho masculinity--? Wait! What am I doing here? Ah, yes, talking about the Christmas habits of one of my favorite characters—Spaniard Andres Ramigio, Barón de Vasconia. Andres is featured in two of my books. His first appearance is in THE EARL CLAIMS HIS WIFE and then he receives his own story (and happy ending) in HIS CHRISTMAS PLEASURE. But I’m sharing a recipe—not guys, alas! In Spain, seafood...
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Title: The Scottish Witch: The Chattan Curse Classification: Adult Fiction Genre: Historical Romance Format: Paperback, 384 pages Publisher: Avon (October 30, 2012) ISBN-10: 0062070231 ISBN-13: 978-0062070234 Author's Website: http://www.cathymaxwell.com/ Over 200 years ago, a curse was cast upon the male members of the Chattan family. For Charles Chattan had made promises that he didn't keep. He had betrayed and disgraced the daughter of a powerful witch which incited the young woman to take her own life. He thought that by leaving Scotland he'd escape the reach of Fanella's fury and wrath. But he was wrong. DEAD wrong. "Watchers of the threshold, Watchers of the gate, open hell and seal Chattan's fate. When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from Above. Crush his heart. Destroy his line; Only then will justice me mine." Now, some 200 years later, Harry Chattan has found his way to Glenfinnan, Scotland looking for a way to break...
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A few weeks back, I started a discussion about series and gave away three copies of LYON'S BRIDE, a Chattan Curse novel by Cathy Maxwell provided to me, by Avon Romance, as an Avon Addict. I hadn't read it yet but since I've got a special posting coming up on Monday for the AVON ADDICT BLOG HOP featuring the next book in the Chattan Curse series, THE SCOTTISH WITCH, I thought I should read this one first. I saved one of the copies just for that purpose. I'll be parting with it in the next giveaway but more on that another time. ***Print copy supplied by publisher for reading, my choice to review and as always it will be honest and unscripted. Blurb for LYON'S BRIDE: "When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from above..." They call him Lord Lyon, proud, determined-- and cursed. He...
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I often sit at my computer and wait for inspiration. Tonight, I didn't have to wait too long as my husband (in Korea) sent me an email. He generously cropped my pictures from theMedal of Honorbook signing on October 6 at the Hale Koa - House of the Warrior. I add the words fromCathy Maxwell'sguest post on Fox News (at thislink). Thank you for stepping forward when others step back. Thank you for placing yourself between us and danger. Thank you for delaying plans for college, marriage, and other opportunities and choosing to serve. Thank you for braving the unspeakable horrors of war. Thank you for sacrificing time with your families and missing those significant milestones the rest of us take for granted. Thank you to your spouses who find themselves living nomadic lives, often far away from the support of loved ones. Thank you to your children who accept...
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The course of true love never did run smooth– A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 1, Scene 2 Cathy Maxwell’sTHE SCOTTISH WITCHis Book Two in the Chattan Curse series. The series focuses on a 17th century curse cast by a Scottish witch, Finella, on the Chattan family, When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from Above. Book 1,LYON’S BRIDE, introduces us to the Chattan Family in the Regency Era - Neal, Harry, and Margaret. Neal, Lord Lyon, wants children, so he seeks a bride he cannot love. He falls in love with his matchmaker and falls ill from the curse. Inspired by his brother's love, Harry sets out to save his brother in Book 2,THE SCOTTISH WITCH. Hear my soul speak. Of the very instant that I saw you, Did my heart fly at your service- The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 1 Maxwell provides readers new...
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