Love Potions by Michelle M. Pillow – a Review

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Description:
Contemporary Scottish Magickal Romance

A little magickal mischief never hurt anyone…

Erik MacGregor, from a clan of ancient Scottish warlocks, 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 nonetheless and determined to win her over.

Lydia Barratt just wants to be left alone to grow flowers and make lotions in her old Victorian house. The last thing she 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 let’s 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. Evil lurks within the shadows and it plans to use Lydia, alive or dead, to take out Erik and his clan for good.

Review:

What’s the saying about nosey neighbors? Who cares?! When hot Scot Erik MacGregor moves in…you want to demolish all local housing to ensure his residence is permanent (or better yet, moving in with you!) But I’m getting waaaay ahead of myself. The MacGregor clan of ancient warlocks is moving into the mansion right next door to Lydia. Erik’s family insists on privacy, to guard their nature, so a little “push” should ensure innocuous Lydia’s compliance. Wait until he gets a load of Lydia…who may contain something special of her own. In Love Potions, Michelle M. Pillow weaves a magickal tale about finding love when you least expect it…and making sure you hang on with hands, heart and hope.

“…Lydia’s my inthrall.”

“No,” Euann gasped, sitting forward. The smirk finally faded from his expression.

“Oh, aye.”

“No.”

“Aye, she is.”

“Euann!”

“Sorry.” Euann gave a sheepishly apologetic shrug. “Did she have to touch ya for a long time? Does she know? What’s it feel like? Being sucked of energy like that?”

Can I elaborate you ask (Yes, I can hear you!) How’s about discovering the woman who makes you weak at the knees, is literally absorbing and draining your powers? *Check to see if the ink’s dried on the sale of the house?* No can do, lol. Lydia is the owner of Love Potions, a company of lotions, soaps and teas inherited from Gramma Annabelle, aka, “the witch on the hill”. A pea of a supernatural pod then! Not. Lydia has never believed, let alone indulged in the craft. Perhaps Lydia should heed the whispers and concoct something to prevent harm upon Erik while simultaneously allowing their union? I.would.make.it.my.job!!! 😀

A whirlwind of events continue to surround Lydia since the fateful encounter with Erik. While Erik detects no malice from Lydia (if anything their unique bond is growing stronger), he does sense a disturbance (and it’s not of the cool Star Wars variety – regrettably). An old, dark magick has tracked the MacGregors and will plow through Lydia as collateral damage.

The liderc could suck his power from Lydia and then turn it against Erik and his family.

That so? Aside from Erik’s power depletion lays an ability to harness his beast. What?! Read on, my friends…Erik is a man of many talents! The entire clan (brothers, a sister, cousins, Ma and Da) is a riot to be accurate. There is evil afoot, but Ms. Pillow perfectly times, and interjects, several elements that result in a well-rounded story. A wonderful amalgam of humor and camaraderie (Erik’s caterwauling was a spiteful success) set astride bold, lustful scenes to steam your summer. And not to be outdone is a healthy dose of fear. The infiltration of invisible, uninvited spirits wreaks havoc upon Lydia’s home and person (igniting Erik’s protective streak). The butting of heads within the story included my own as a reader. Stop drawing so many lines, Lydia! 😀 If I may, the presence of a special ghost could have benefitted from italics; something distinctive to showcase her dialogue and message.

All in all, I couldn’t be happier with the book! Michelle M. Pillow wrote a layered delight for all to enjoy. Just when things appear settled, she rattles your acquiescence to deliver another thrill, giggle or shudder. Totally my kind of read! There was a connection flowing between Lydia’s BFF and one of Erik’s brothers. No need to stop here, Ms. Pillow – we can all swoon for another supernatural Scot!!!

Reviewed by Carmen

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