Breath of Magic

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Summary: Read this book
Review: This is my favorite Medeiros romance. It really spoke to me. How many people feel alone can see Arian and Tristan as metaphors for their own isolation and lonliness, even if they are not a witch or a billionaire. Money certainly doesn't buy happiness. Tristan who has everything except someone to make him laugh, someone to come home to, is like a child in so many ways, and not all of them good. Still he is very likable. I know that there will be women reading this book who believe that they have the power to make a man so very happy if only given the chance. We could heal the walking wounded like Tristan if he would only let us into his life. There was a lot of humor like the scene in Harlem, the totally non PC of it all as Arian tumbles through the 20th century. But I certainly can't give away all the great scenes. I think Tristan is a fully fleshed out hero. His hurts, real and imaginary, are completely understandable. Love really does conquer all. I remember a quote from Princess Diana about the lack love being the thing that is the most damaging problem in the world. This novel really shows that love is healing and allows people to deal with their pain and move forward. The love scenes are wonderful and so is the unfolding of the story overall. Okay, what are you waiting for? Order this book!

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Summary: One of Medeiros's best books and she has alot of good books!
Review: I loved this book! Teresa Medeios is one of my favorite authors! Her books are filled with great romanctic stories. I think that Breath of Magic is one of her best works and would highly suggest it to anyone who enjoys a good love story!

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Summary: Absolutely delightful!
Review: This story has refreshing characters and a great plot! I adored it

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Summary: Something different that will make you laugh outloud !
Review: A magical story full of surprises and humor. The reader will be charmed by the fiesty heroine as she bewitches her strong-minded, modern day hero. Just the right touch of magic, time travel , suspence and unlikely romance with her suited up, buttoned down corporate warrior! One of this author's best works

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Summary: Bravo, Teresa Medeiros! I have never read better comedy!
Review: Well, where does one start? Oh, god ... I am still in pain....<...ouch! ...my ribs have greenstick fractures in fifteen fragile places ...> Take a steaming cauldron ... and add a dollop of Pretty Woman; a sprinkle of Indecent Proposal, a pinch of Bell, Book and Candle, a spice of Ghost, a dash of Fanciful Things, a broomstick, a black cat, a beguiling witch from a puritan colony in Gloucester, Massachusetts - circa 1689 - who wears an 'enchanted' emerald amulet, a skeptical, sexy, lonely, orphaned billionaire tycoon - circa 1996 - then swirl in concentrated essence of Medeiros in lusty and liberal glugs and you have: A BREATH OF MAGIC! This is not a funny story ... It is a dangerous story - that causes your husband to crawl under the bedcovers with his hands plastered to his eardrums in self-protection; it is a story that has him cringing on 'his' side of the bed at 1.00 am with a pained twist to his shoulder blades that indicates he is desperately hoping that the sounds roiling and rollicking across him - wafting out into the night - do NOT reach the furtherest limits of the city... In embarrassed despair because he know this has gone beyond the bounds of such propriety - it is a story that when he asks 'What's funny?' you try to tell him - and because you are too incoherent to do so, he starts to laugh, then you're both choking in pain and dabbing with the bedcovers at the waves - not trickles - but waves of oozing tears that are streaming from both sets of eyes. It is a story that seeps champagne bubbles of laughter from you during your sleep and catches you walking down staid professional corridors at work burping back hysteria ... It is a story that cries out to be made into a movie...It is a story that EVERYONE should read. Bernadette

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Summary: Richly drawn characters bring a magical story to life
Review: An interesting, unique story; well above average writing; and likeable, memorable characters make this an above average book. Look for the sequel, as well as Shadows and Lace, three of my favorite books.

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Summary: A Zany Puritan Witch Melts the Ice Prince's Heart
Review: I never thought I'd read about a guy "Ice Queen." In BREATH OF MAGIC, the hero is Tristan, a genius (and gorgeous) boy millionaire living the life in Manhattan. So what if he's something of a recluse? So what if he is obsessed with magic - to the point of risking his personal and professional reputation? So what if his heart is as cold as his icy eyes? Tristan is determined never to be hurt by anyone, even though he is the loneliest of souls.

Enter Arian, a 17th century Puritan witch (white witch, of course). Escaping an angry mob determined to drown her, Arian literally flies in on a broomstick and crash lands on Tristan's doorstep in the 1990s - in the middle of a press conference! What is it about this wacky, lovely witch that finally melts Tristan's heart?

I enjoyed this book. For a time-travel romance, it is pretty refreshing to have the guy be the modern-day hero and the girl be the fantasy lover from a different time and place. Also, Arian's curiosity with the modern world is fun. I loved how she practically flooded the building with her fascination over the "chamber pot."

I also thought it was refreshing to see a romance novel heroine insisting on being married before "fornicating." I have to say, having a Puritan heroine was an unusual treat. You never knew what she was going to say or do (or dress).

Finally, BREATH OF MAGIC comes with an enjoyable cast of characters. Tristan is an ice prince, but he tugs at your heart. Arian is a delight, and characters like the Indian Copperfield and Norwegian bodyguard Sven are a hoot. Even the cat familiar is cute.

I say, definitely read this book. It is the second TM book I've read (I also enjoyed CHARMING THE PRINCE), and I've found I like her style. She has a different take on fairytale stories and her writing is sweet and witty. I understand that BREATH OF MAGIC also has a sequel called TOUCH OF ENCHANTMENT, which I've already ordered and am looking forward to reading.




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Summary: This book makes my top 10 worst romance list
Review: I will never buy anything by this author again. Maybe I might give her another chance if I come across her book at the library but I doubt it. I didn't like Aran and I hated Tristan. Unlike Beyond the Highland Mist (which was excellent) too much time was wasted on other suplots of the story. For example Tristan's hatred of his mother. His resentment of being abandoned and on and on and on. There was no chemisry between the two of them at all so the sex scene was exactly what I expected. Boring ZZZZZZ!
I bought this book because of all the 4&5 star ratings but...everyone has different tastes. I just could not see how this book rated 4 or 5 stars.
Also to racist getto scene when Tristan "resues" Aran from Harlem
I could have done without.

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Summary: A Must Read
Review: I bought this book nearly two years ago, and I still have it today, dog eared, stained with chocolate ice cream, and a bit wrinkled from falling asleep reading it many times. Yes, everyone, it is truly that good of a read.

While I will not give away the plot, I can assure you that you must read this book. Arian is charmingly sweet and naive, Tristin is so real you can't help but fall in love with him, even when you want to hit him for being an idiot, and Sevan will have you rolling in the floor laughing.

It is truly wonderful, a perfect blend of magic, romance, humor, and mystry. The ending twists will have you staring at the pages going "How did she THINK of that!?", and I assure you, the thought of Miss. Whitewood eating barbacue with gang members and playing the piano while glaring sulkily at her billionare husband will have tears of laughter in your eyes.

And when you're finished, you'll find yourself wishing for a million orange blossoms, and then holding your breath to see if you'll sneeze.

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Summary: And indeed, it was a Breath of Magic
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I had this book for a year, and just never thought I would like it..and finally read it..and LOVED LOVED LOVED it. It was a wonderful read, takes you far... far.... away, and leaves you feeling breathless. Most of all it makes you laugh. Teresa Medeiros is a wonderful author, this was my first book, wont be my last, and is a keeper.

I salute you Teresa Medeiros, very magical writing!!!!