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Summary: More Than Magic
Review: More Than Magic quite simply is...more than magical. It's a well-written, delightful book full of twists and turns and most important, it kept this often jaded reader interested all the way through. I strongly recommend this book! Darius is an intriguing hero, one I wouldn't mind snuggling up to myself.
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Summary: Pure Magic!
Review: Most people, at one time or another, fantasize about having three wishes granted to them - perhaps by a genie who emerges from a bottle or lantern. Isis Montgomery, a lovely, down-on-her luck lady who believes in magic, is seeking a unique formula to make a very special perfume. Her grandmother had worn this particular scent. She called it "Magic" and told her young granddaughter that the recipe was a family legacy. The scent changes to adapt to each individual who comes in contact with it - making it one-of-a-kind - conjuring up everyone's personal paradise. She never smelled it again after her grandmother died, years before. Isis owns an aromatherapy and perfume shop - her 2nd business. Due to a ruthless, conniving ex-fiance, who happened to be her business partner, her first venture had gone bad. The man spread rumors about Isis practicing magic and managed to walk away with every one of her precious formulas, patents and all. Her family was now financing her on this second endeavor, and she was determined to make her business a success and pay them back.
On the way home from work one day, walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans, her hometown, Isis sees a tiny shop on a side street whose sign read - "Madame Paris, Curiosities, Dreams, and Magic." As she stops to look inside, she catches a whiff on the breeze of the exotic scent she has been searching for. Sure enough, inside the old store she finds a flask with just a few drops of the perfume left. She desperately wants the remnants to discover the individual ingredients, and produce the perfume for her own business. Unfortunately, the shop owner, Madame Paris, is reluctant to sell it unless she receives a very bizarre price - $100. down, and a request to be fulfilled at a later date by Isis, along with another $100. Isis is to conjure up a djinni and bind him to her, using Mme. Paris' spell, chants and all. The djinni will then grant her three requests.
And she does indeed conjure up a Djinn - Dariyavius el Zarasteya, from the planet of Kaf, where he is known as The Protector. Darius is, however, a tall, dark, handsome and extremely dangerous Alpha-Djin - definitely not bald, as Isis had imagined him. I mean, here on earth, genies are portrayed as bald, right? As it turns out, Darius needs Isis just as much as she needs him. There is an ancient prophecy that must be fulfilled if The Protector is to continue wielding his impressive powers. The prophecy involves a woman of the line of Abregaza. Isis is the only woman alive of that line. The two team up; the all powerful Djin and the beautiful but dyslexic mortal woman, to adventure, work out all the problems and mysteries which confront them, create havoc, and spark wonderful electricity - those sparks do fly - like fireworks!
"More Than Magic" is a delightful novel and I enjoyed every minute of reading it. When I first saw the plot summary, I thought the book would turn out to be too corny and predictable. However, I have read some of Kathleen Nance's novels before and really like her work. So, I tried this, and am glad I did. The storyline works, the characters, primary and secondary, are well developed and simply charming. And the romance and humor are top notch. What more could you want?
JANA
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Summary: Sexy and passionate!
Review: This book is wonderful. Full of magic, passion, and sultriness as hot as any Arabian desert. Darius is an oh-so-sexy hero to die for, and Isis is a wonderfully feitsy heroine. This book is truly a gem. Now, anyone knows the phone number of the guy in the cover? :)
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Summary: WONDERFUL ... A KEEPER!
Review: This book was a good read. I love the whole djinn idea and believe me, he was to die for! I would recommend this book.
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Summary: Good Read
Review: This book was a good read. I love the whole djinn idea and believe me, he was to die for! I would recommend this book.
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Summary: Great Book!!!!
Review: Worth the read!!! So order it or go to your bookstore and pick it up!!
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