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Catherine McCelland knows that the curse plaguing her family must set her eternally apart from the world. She dares not marry, for if any man were to learn the truth of what she's so carefully hidden, the cost could be her life. Yet she has little choice when her father suddenly blackmails Nicholas, Duke of Ellington, into marriage with her in a desperate attempt to break the curse.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming, a twist from the "regular" romances, May 31 2001

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When I first read about this book, I was excited and could not wait to find it. However, I had no idea it would be this...I dunno...different. I loved it, it was a splendid read but the curse Catherine suffered from was nothing I had expected. And usually, I do not go for this type of book. But, I loved this one. It was wonderful. Catherine and Nicholas were great characters, a great couple, and it took them awhile to fall in love, which I thought was neat. They did not just fall all over themselves right off, though there was quite an attraction. Fight after fight, a LOT of mistrust, and much time later, when Nicholas learns of Catherine's curse, he is patient and mild and I thought that was wonderful. Though she denied it time and again, he still kept his patience and strived to understand her. I highly recommend this book if you are ready for a different kind of romance-one with humor, twists and turns, and a tad bit of mystery. With great secondary characters (except that spoiled, snotty little brat Nicholas was originally going to marry) and main characters that are not easy to forget, a plot with a twist, and a charming feline, you will find a fun, out-of-the-norm read!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Touch Not the Cat, Feb 27 2000

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In the Scottish Highlands in 1427, the MacClellands and the MacQuades are continuing the ancient blood feud between the two neighboring clans. Because of a dastardly deed performed by a MacClelland on a MacQuade, a druidic witch of the MacQuade clan places a horrible curse on the females of the MacClelland clans: periodically they shape shift into the dreaded grimalkin, a leopard-like beast, and they always die in childbirth.

In 1817 London, Nicholas, the Duke of Efington, has his eye caught by Catherine MacClelland at a ball attended by the ton. Subsequently blackmailed into a marriage with Catherine by Catherine's father, a Scottish Laird, before he knows it, the couple are now faced with a life together in spite of the fact that they can't stand one another. But all is not as it seems; Catherine suffers from the clan curse and cannot hide it from her new husband. The couple must come to terms with Cat's incredible magical enchantment, and see if there is a way to break the curse. But many obstacles stand in their way, including their own stubbornness and a murder plot against Nicholas.

Touch Not the Cat is an intriguing and passionate story of love, betrayal and magic. The storyline is fresh and compelling, and the two main characters are vividly portrayed. The fairy magic of the Scots is woven throughout the tale and gives a mystical atmosphere that will appeal to lovers of romance and fantasy alike. It's an excellent debut novel.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good start, Jan 17 2000

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At first, the anger between these two characters was interesting, but the repetition as the relationship bounced from low-point to low-point set a rather ominous rhythm, and some of the plot-twists seemed pretty routine. But Fobes' language will drag you in. I accidentally left my copy on the plane a month ago -- but I had to finish it. She has the right brush strokes, her work will undoubtedly improve.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal Par Excellence!
A must read! If only every author's premier novel were as excellent as this one. I'm a long time lover of shape shifter novels but rarely have I come across one in which the... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rich language and full of intrigue!!!
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