Love Potions: Warlocks MacGregor® Book 1

Michelle M. Pillow

May 2014 · Warlocks MacGregor® Book 1 · The Raven Books LLC

About this eBook

A little magical mischief never hurt anyone until a love potion goes terribly wrong.

Magic, Mischief, and Kilts! A modern-day Scottish paranormal romance by NYT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow.

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

The last thing Lydia needs is an alpha male type meddling in her private life. Just because he’s gorgeous, wealthy, and totally rocks a kilt doesn’t mean she’s going to fall for his seductive charms. 

Humans aren't supposed to know about his family's magic or the fact he's a cat shifter. It's better if mortals don't know the paranormal exists. But when a family prank goes terribly wrong, causing Erik to succumb to a love potion, Lydia becomes the target of his sudden and 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.

From the Highlands of Scotland to the valleys of Wisconsin... Book One of the Warlocks MacGregor® series by NY Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow.

2015 Virginia Romance Writers HOLT Medallion Award of Merit recipient for outstanding literary fiction in Paranormal

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About the Warlocks MacGregor® Series

People know magic is fake--card tricks and illusions, magicians and entertainers. But there is an older magick, a powerful force hidden from modern eyes, buried in folklore and myths, remembered by the few who practice the old ways and respect the lessons of past generations.

The term "warlock" is a variation on the Old English word waerloga, primarily used by the Scots. It meant traitor, monster or deceiver. This fiction-based family includes males and females of magick. The MacGregors do not agree with how history has labeled them, or other supernaturals. To them, warlock means magick, family, and immortality. This series is not a portrayal of modern-day witchcraft or those who hold such beliefs. The MacGregors are a magickal class all their own.

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

Praise For Love Potions

5 Stars! "Such a fun story about a love potion gone wrong!" Angie Fox, NY Times & USA Today bestselling author of sweet, fun, action-packed mysteries (2019)

5 Stars! "I can't get enough of the MacGregor boys. I cannot get enough of them! I really hope there are many more! Cousins! Tell me there are cousins!" Mandy M. Roth, NY Times & USA Today bestselling author of paranormal romance

5 Stars! "With evil lurking in her shadows, Lydia has more than an incredibly sexy, lovesick warlock Erik MacGregor and his prankster family to worry about. This isn't your everyday witches and warlocks type of series. Fantastic book!!" Robyn Peterman, NY Times & USA Today bestselling author of snarky, sexy, funny contemporaries and paranormals

5 Stars! "A Scottish warlock looking for safe haven in Wisconsin gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new neighbor. A funny magical romantic comedy. Michelle Pillow always delivers!" Renee George, USA Today Bestselling author of paranormal mysteries

5 Stars! "A hilarious start to a series." Jaycee Clark, NY Times & USA Today bestselling author of romantic suspense

5 Stars! "So funny and packed full of action." Debra Dunbar, Urban Fantasy Author

5 Stars! "Ha, so cute. A powerful warlock, his funny family & a mortal woman who can brew up a little sweet magic of her own. Hilarious start to a series." Eve Langlais, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Paranormal Author

5 Stars! "It’s a fun and steamy read." Niki Mitchell, fantasy and historical time-travel romance author

5 Stars! "RECOMMENDED READ! "Peeps...this is the FUNNIEST book that I've read this year. I mean rolling on the couch, tears streaming, almost wetting my pants funny. The dialogue between every character is funny and perfect. You will have a smile on your face from the first page to the last page." Harlie's Books Review

Warlocks MacGregor® series:

Love Potions

Spellbound

Stirring up Trouble

Cauldrons and Confessions

Spirits and Spells

Kisses and Curses

Magick and Mischief

A Dash of Destiny

A Streak of Lightning

Magickal Trouble

Includes: Contemporary, Scottish, Magic, Paranormal, Shifter Romance, witches, warlock, Highlander Romance, comedy, magic romance, shapeshifter romance, Scottish Romance, millionaire, billionaire, nobility, bad boy hero, Psychic, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, hea, humorous romance, romantic adventure, kick ass heroine, kick butt chick, cat shifter, werepanther, alpha male, big cat, big cat romance, comedy romance, demons, ghosts, haunting, spirits, hea, humor, romantic suspense, suspense, werecat, Wizards & Witches, witch romance, Scottish Romance, Highlander. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, L.L. Muir, J. R. Ward, Lauren Smith, Gena Showalter, Laurann Dohner, Charlene Hartnady, Darynda Jones, S. E. Smith, Evangeline Anderson, Christine Feehan, Donna Grant, Rebecca Zanetti, Anna Hackett, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Nalini Singh, Genevieve Jack, Felicity Heaton, Victoria Dahl, Jennifer L Armentrout, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Hunter, Patricia Briggs, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lora Leigh, Alisa Woods.

Ratings and reviews

I usually love Ms. Pillows series, but this one had me confused. The clan had difficult beliefs and opinions, practical jokes that were dangerous and rude, and views of others as not worthy enough to talk to. I hated the characters and situations much more than I enjoyed them. I am going to go back and reread some of the series I really loved. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I thought this was a good read. This book offers an enticing mix of romance, humor, emotion, drama, action and steam that I felt was beautifully accented by the paranormal twist added to it. I really liked Erik but for me, Lydia was only OK. This story had a certain cuteness to it that majorly appealed to me. I'll admit though that there were a couple of things that kind of bugged me or simply rubbed me the wrong way but nothing I found a deal breaker. Overall, I enjoyed it and look forward to checking out more of this series.

it's a good story with lots of promise but I just felt like the author created this whole world that she doesn't explain. All of the magick stuff is just thrown in there like accepted fact and it's pretty confusing to follow along. Half the time you are just reading the book and not really understanding the importance of the plot details. Good characters and would try another book by the this author but I think if you don't have a lot of patience this isn't the book for you.

About the author

Michelle M. Pillow, New York Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author

NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow is an award-winning paranormal and sci-fi romance; mystery; and paranormal women's fiction (PWF) writer with well over a million books sold. Though she writes intricate plots, she can never seem to remember where she left her coffee cup (if you find it please return).

Michelle is always up for a new adventure or challenge, whether it's a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She was a refugee extra on SyFy's Z Nation. Michelle is involved with various film and historical documentary projects with her filmmaker husband. She's mom to a talented artist daughter, and managed by the family dog and cat. For the most part she can be found wearing pajama pants and drinking coffee. There may or may not be dancing. It’s all part of the creative process.

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