Love Potions

Warlocks MacGregor Book 1

By: Michelle M. Pillow

Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo

A little magickal mischief never hurt anyone....

Erik MacGregor is from a clan of ancient Scottish warlocks. He isn't looking for love. After centuries, it's not even a consideration...until he moves in next door to Lydia Barratt. It's clear that the shy beauty wants nothing to do with him, but he's drawn to her and determined to win her over.

The last thing Lydia Barratt needs is a demanding Scottish man meddling in her private life. Just because he's gorgeous and totally rocks a kilt doesn't mean she's going to fall for his seductive manner.

But Erik won't give up and just as Lydia lets her guard down, his sister decides to get involved. Her little love potion prank goes terribly wrong, making Lydia the target of his sudden embarrassingly obsessive behavior. They'll have to find a way to pull Erik out of the spell fast when it becomes clear that Lydia has more than a lovesick warlock to worry about.

Warning: Contains yummy, hot, mischievous MacGregors who may or may not be wielding love potion magick in an effort to prank their older brother, and who are almost certainly up to no good on their quest to find true love.

(P)2015 Michelle M. Pillow

Meet the MacGregors!

Erik is a warlock tasked by his ancient warlock clan to find them a new home. Everything is going according to plan until he meets Lydia, the girl next door. Lydia makes soap and candles, and has been growing some of her herbs on the land Erik has just purchased. They run into each other on the property, and the attraction is immediate. It’s also eventually augmented by a love potion that turns Erik into an obsessive, (tone-deaf) serenading suitor.

Along with the cute romance, there are some scary bits involving shadow creatures, a friendly family ghost, and the various -- and often interfering -- members of the clan, who each have their own very clever magical abilities. The plot is witty, the dangerous bad guys handled with dispatch, and the HEA is guaranteed. But getting to know the warlock family members in this series is a lot of the fun, because, of course, all the bros and cousins are gorgeous Highlanders, so what’s not to love?

This was my first Michelle Pillow read, and I’ve gone on to purchase a few more for those days when I just want to get away from the intensity of the more involved books I read. She’s perfect for when I want to listen to something lighter, but still entertaining. Stories I can easily pick up and put down without a big commitment, and just enjoy them.

This book fit the bill nicely, as did the 2nd in this series.

Here is a writer who knows what she is about, and what her strengths are. She writes sweet, funny and lightly romantic books that are witty and easy to read. There is a sex scene, but I don’t remember it being all that hot — or not so that it stood out from the general light tone of the romance.

The reader is Michael Ferraiuolo, and this is my first time listening to him. I thought he was amazing with this book, and I particularly applaud his Scots brogue, and 'Erik's' off-tune singing. It was painfully hilarious!

Recommended

What a Great Book!

Totally entertaining! This book was a delight. I couldn't help laughing out loud many times. The main characters were priceless and I loved how the story kept twisting and turning in unexpected ways. I'm looking forward to the next book! Well worth the time and the investment, don't miss it.

GOOD SERIES FOR REPEAT READING

Good series for repeat listening. l remember reading this book years ago and still find myself loving the audible copy. The narration is great. l am going to continue on through this long series.
RECOMMENDED.

Erik and Lydia

The first bookinthis series and it will have you laughing at some of things these men get up to. Erik MacGregor a cat shifter and human Lydia Barratt's well written suspense filled story held my interest as I listened to Michael Ferraiuolo narrate their story.

Supernatural Chaos

There are a few parts of this story that make me wonder when it was originally published - I know that it has been on my TBR list for a while - because it feels...off. I tried to ignore & keep reading.

Luckily, I enjoyed the narrator. The story was difficult for me in certain areas but I think they would have been less an issue at a different time in my life. There were some surprises.

Overall I enjoyed it - regardless of my difficulties. The characters are interesting and there seems to be a lot of stories to come. A couple of the characters I really want to know what happens.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.