Fairy Tale

I've never written a review before, but this book was the funniest romance I have read in a long time. The draw bridge scene is priceless, as are the clansmen characters. Duncan and Marisala are both romantic and funny, I will go on to find the rest of this author's books!

Duncan MacElgin, had a reputation the devil himself envied. Hot-headed and ornery as a young boy when sent away to the army to learn discipline and find an outlet for his anger, he rose swiftly as a warrior then a battle hard general and minister of war. As the rightful heir of the clan MacElgin, he was ordered home to whip his clansmen into shape and stop them from raiding the British. Riding into the glen, he was attacked, beaten and stripped naked - not that he was expecting a hero's welcome, but this was ridiculous! - This band of misfits, were tarring him with honey and chicken feathers - and their leader was a woman! Marsali Hay, was convinced that the man riding into the glen was an enemy, she had no idea that the beautiful specimen of manhood - now that she'd had a really good look - was the infamous "Black Duncan". Once he made it known who he was, their bloody chieftain after all - he would make Marsali pay dearly for her impertinence. Duncan would find though that the impertinent and darling of the clan, would have him at her knees as she and the band of mis-fits and characters that made up his clan would drive him to total distraction. Be prepared to be totally charmed, from the dark and deeply guilt stricken Duncan to the innocent and spritely Marsali who gave him the redemption and love he needed as she and her band of misfit clansmen worked magic into his life. You will belly laugh through the antics of the supporting cast in this delightful novel from the battling ghosts, to the inept wizard uncle and the twin piglets! This was a totally outstanding read that I chuckled through and found so difficult to put down. Solid Gold!

I howled with laughter all through this novel starting at page 1. The blurb on the back cover made it sound like the standard romance I love - Highlands of Scotland, impertinent heroine, handsome "devil" hero - the works! But what it did not give me was a clue of how hilarious it was!! But besides all those truly funny situations and characters - the chemistry between hero Duncan and heroine Marsali was touching as well as exciting. I can't say enough good things about this book. A big 10+ ! I'm checking out what else Jillian Hunter has written! She's SUPER!!!!

Jillian Hunter is by far one of the best writers in this or any other genre. I can always expect to be entertained by this author, and this book is no exception. Her descriptions are breathtaking. Her characters are enchanting. Along with romance, the plot, dialogue, and cohesiveness of the story kept this reader turning the pages.

One decade and five years ago, Duncan MacElgin fled his Scottish Highland home to avoid the whispers that he killed his mother and step-father. Those rumors added to his well-earned darker reputation for a vile lifest yle. Now, as the clan chieftain, the English crown has sent him back to "civilize" his clan or else. To his chagrin, he is ambushed by Marsali Hay and a motley band of the clan, who thought he was an English soldier. T hey are shocked to learn that he is the infamous "Black Duncan", who everyone thought died on the continent. Duncan's second reaction to this mob is that he might be better off defying the throne and fleeing the country. However, Duncan soon finds being enchanted by Marsali, the rest of the clan, and the land. Marsali, who sees the good inside his soul, is determined to love him forever. Duncan has other thoughts, including marrying h er off to someone else. However, his allegedly heartless soul has other ideas and soon he finds he cannot resist her highlander charm. However, though Duncan knows that he loves Marsali, he still believes that he is not really good enough for her. It remains for Marsali and her band of misfits to persuade him that he is foolishly wrong. Jillian Hunter is one of the best historical romance writer's today because of her ability to bring a freshness to often overused eras. Her latest novel, FAIRY TALE, enhances that deserved reputation because the novel is a jocular romp through the Scottish Highlands that, like Marsali and her wizard relative, will bewitch the reader with its charm and humor. This reviewer strongly recommends that fans of the sub-genre take a FAIRY TALE to the Scottish Highland via MS. Hunter's fabulous novel. Harriet Klausner