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Although the book is set in the present, Falgannon Isle, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, seems timeless. B. A. Montgomerie is the Lady of the Isle, making sure that everyone is employed. Her current plan is to use her Web site to import prospective wives for the men on the island, since, thanks to an ancient curse, the population remains primarily male. The men are all for it, and when Desmond Mershan shows up, he seems the answer to their troubles. Although Desmond is there to talk about building a resort, he has a hidden agenda, which involves ruining the Montgomeries, as B. A.'s grandfather ruined his family. But all the islanders perceive is that Desmond is Irish, with black hair and green eyes, just like the man fabled to come and end the island's curse by marrying the Lady of the Isle. What makes MacGillivray's romance so special are the eccentric characters, right down to the cat, and Desmond and B.A.'s growing relationship. Maria Hatton
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Aysel Arwen, author of A Clan Chief, the Dragon and Evelyn

"The BEST Romance I Have EVER Read! The Invasion of Falgannon Isle will leave you begging for more of Deborah Macgillivray, who is changing the face of romance one incredible story at a time."

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5.0 out of 5 stars It great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Aug 22 2007

By	Mary E. I. Folk "lizzygirl44" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Oh I just loved this book the people are so much fun. readed it 3 times so far each time it get better the people in the book are so fresh so full of life. you feel for everyone.this writer Is the Best I have ever read she going to go far.

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5.0 out of 5 stars iTHE INVASION OF FALGANNON ISLE is a delightful read!, Aug 6 2007

By	C. Dionne "Chrissy Dionne" (Cloverdale, OREGON USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Falgannon Isle is in the grips of an ancient curse placed on it by Sgathach Bnanand, Skye's Warrior Queen who cursed the isle while in a jealous rage after her lover left her with another woman and escaped into the shrouding mist of Falgannon. It states that only if the Lady of the Isle mates with an Outlander who has black hair, green eyes and is of Irish descent will any of the island's male population find true and lasting love. This curse would last for three generations.

B.A. Montgomerie is on a mission to entice women to visit Falgannon Isle and hopefully fall in love with one of the two hundred thirteen single Scotsmen who currently live there. As the `Lady of the Isle' the men folk consider her off limits. B.A. had once been married, but her husband hadn't met all the conditions to break the curse - his eyes hadn't been green. Two years after their marriage, his plane went down in the North Atlantic leaving B.A. a widow. At the age of thirty-seven, B.A. would like to find love again, but first she plans to make sure that the men have every chance possible to find a mate. To aid in that purpose B.A. has set up a website which she hopes women will find intriguing enough to give the island and her braw lads a chance.

Desmond Mershan invades Falgannon with an agenda of his own. He's been plotting for years to enact vengeance for injustices that had been done to his family in the past. While B.A. immediately senses that Desmond is deceiving her somehow, the other residents of the isle view him as the answer to the curse. He's got all the traits needed to fulfill the terms of the curse and ensure all of their happiness, if only B.A. would admit that she has feelings for him. There's no doubt that he's arrived on the isle to pillage and loot, but she has a bad feeling it's not her that he's after.

With an island full of men desiring female companionship, B.A.'s website is the perfect way to attract women to the isle. It's set up as a dating service complete with profiles and an application. The men are able to select the women who interest them from the ones who apply. Of course, now that Desmond has invaded their island, the men are even more hopeful that this plan to bring women to the isle will work. After all, if their lady is finally mated to the man who will finally break the curse than their chances of finding love will be drastically increased. Will they be able to convince Desmond and B.A. to overlook their distrust of each other?

Deborah MacGillivray's THE INVASION OF FALGANNON ISLE is a delightful mixture of contemporary setting with historical Scottish brogues and mannerisms. There's even a little bit of kilt action here and there. I love the idea of this tiny isle somewhere that has the basics of modern conveniences but for the most part untouched by greed and mistrust that is so prevalent in today's society. Everyone on the isle has a descriptive tag added to their name in a bid to keep their identities straight. This is a book that I just know readers are going to love. Every single character has endearing characteristics that will endear them to you. You'll find yourself engrossed in the story and laughing at the antics of the Islanders, especially those of `The Cat Dudley' who has a personality all his own. Desmond and B.A. make a perfect couple, even though they do have obstacles to overcome. There's no doubt that if there is a curse their union will be it's undoing.

This is the first book in Ms MacGillivray's SEVEN SISTERS OF COLFORD HALL series. I'll be anxiously awaiting the next book in this series: RIDING THE THUNDER which will contains B.A.'s sister Asha and Desmond's brother Jago's story. It's not due to be released until October 2007.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars QUIRKY CHARACTERS; AN ALL TOO HUMAN CAT; A TERRIFIC ROMANCE = A FABULOUS READ, Jul 23 2007

By	Victoria Houseman "Victoria Bromley" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

It's hard to believe that The Invasion of Falgannon Isle is only the second release by this talented author. It not only shows her talent at writing romance, but writing romance in a number of genres as her first release, A Restless Knight, is a historical (breathtaking read).

In this contemporary romance, Ms. MacGillivray makes all her secondary characters as 3-dimensional as her main characters without taking away from our hero and heroine's story. The island itself is a character with life and breath and depth.

The love story between Barbara Anne (BA) Montgomerie and Desmond Mershan unfolds at a believable pace. The author shows two wounded souls - one afraid to love again and one afraid to love at all - trusting in themselves and one another enough to take the risk that is love.

Throw in a touch of magic, history and lore (Ms. MacGillivray's knowledge of all things Scottish and Gaelic is beyond excellent) and you have for one terrific love story. You don't just read the words on the page, you are transported to this Isle and into these people's lives.

While not a cat person per se, I could own Dudley! You just get the feeling he is the reincarnation of a wise, old soul.

So, book your ticket to Falgannon Isle - you will be given a warm welcome and a plate of delicious scones while you root for BA and Des!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I want to live there!
I adored this book. The quirky characters are charming, Des and "B.A." stole my heart. I didn't read the book; I visited Falgannon. Read more

Published on Jul 19 2007 by Victoria Devlin

5.0 out of 5 stars a sweet, gentle homage to the power of love
The craft of "world-building" in this novel is amazing. Macgillivray has conjured her own little Scottish island, peopled it with quirky ways and a bucolic manner of life we... Read more

Published on Jul 15 2007 by J. Marshall

5.0 out of 5 stars I just bought my ticket for Falgannon Isle
My teeth ache with the desire to move to Falgannon Isle. This is really a richly written book, the dialogue and characters strong and hilarious. Read more

Published on Mar 23 2007 by Jane Leopold Quinn

5.0 out of 5 stars An Original
I am not typically a romance reader, but the idea of 213 unwed Scotsman dwelling on a single isle grabbed my attention. And the kilts. Read more

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