Captivated

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Summary: Charming, unusual. Positive Witchcraft and familiars.
Review: This book was a welcome and unexpected relief from the hum-drum of most romances. The characters were vivid, and of course, much larger than life. The use of the Wiccan religion as a background was quite detailed and fairly true to life. Although, of course, most modern day Witches do not levitate when they kiss their prospective lovers. The trials and tribulations of our main character, Morgana, as she resists the lure of the obvious husband-to-be, Nash, are somewhat predictable in the independent female type line. However, the addition of her familiar, an Occult shop and the characters that accompany such a lifestyle add a charm and flair rarely seen in such material. The wrap-up include priceless and humourous views of what appears to be a haunted castle deep in Ireland. I can only say - Read It! And then, look for the others. Even now, I am searching for the other two titles in the Donovan Series.

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Summary: A fun and magical tale
Review: While I love Nora Roberts' straight mysteries and romances, I really have fun reading her "magic" series. The Donovans and their something extra are well developed characters who enchant and charm you. This story is fun to read as Nash is just determined not to believe in magic. Since I am a skeptic myself it was very interesting to watch him finally change and grow. Another fun book from Nora Roberts.