Annette Blair, The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Scot, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Annette Blair

Berkley, December 2006, $6.99

ISBN: 0425213463

In Salem, Massachusetts, Victoria Cartwright, encouraged by her two recently married best friends, finally opens the wardrobe that has been locked since before she was born, when the family ancestor, witch Lily Lockhart shut it. Allegedly, if she opens it, she will find her destiny inside. Victoria does, and pulls out a beautifully carved unicorn, which makes her think of the man she dreamed she was kissing near a unicorn.

In Caperglen, Scotland, Rory the "hermit" Mackenzie watches TV in a pub. His family and the town have been cursed ever since his ancestor Drummond broke off his engagement with the witch Lily Lockhart. Legend has it, when the unicorn returns to join the rest of the Immortal Classic zodiac carousel, prosperity will return to the town. To his shock, the woman he dreams of making love to is on Roadside Antiques showing off a unicorn that could be the missing one.

Rory arrives and tells Victoria he carves wood figurines like her unicorn that he saw on TV and would like to see hers. He knows he must find a secret compartment to prove this was carved by Drummond. That night they dream of one another. They discuss their dreams. However, as he falls in love, his mission is the unicorn not the witch.

The paranormal elements are interwoven into this wonderful whimsical romance, starring a delightful charming pair, whose innuendos add amusement to a fine tale. Her newly discovered stepsisters, the bewitching triplets are a trip, which just adds to the fun. Though Victoria is in too much denial over her witch powers, her weight and love, readers will cherish this terrific romantic fantasy.