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Summary: Extremely Enjoyable
Review: Baron Ravenall, Nathaniel Warrington was more or less sent to his inherited property, Ravenall, in exile until the scandal that he was part of had died down. He did not expect to meet the very beautiful and mysterious healer Valerian. She was an enigma to him - living so simply, yet her speech and intelligence belied a learned woman who was also possessed of strength of character quite unknown to him in a female of his acquaintance.Living simply with her Aunt, Valerian possessed a gift of healing that was at once sought after yet feared by the village folk. Had they but known the real gift she possessed she would have been accused of witchcraft by the ignorant amongst them. Yet, Nathaniel as he became friends with her was more broad-minded or was it simply her bewitching him in his lust to possess her body as his friends and family feared. I have to say that I really enjoyed this story. It had a touch of the mystical to it as to Valerian and her aunt's special gifts - but what I found to be of more value was the depth of the human emotions that were dealt with in respect to family and friends. I loved the strength of character given to Valerian. This strength would not allow her to just up and marry Nathaniel, no matter how much she loved him, in spite of his many attempts to convince her. She saw that he had to 'heal' and deal with his past before they could have a future. This story was what one could describe as an intelligent and thought provoking romance. It also has some very amusing episodes with Valerian's talking 'Raven'. This was quite an excellent read, amusing, sensual, and thought provoking, that I can highly recommend
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Summary: A Bit too Distant For a Romance
Review: Because romance novels are based on emotion, a distant style can be a difficult problem for an author to overcome. And while BEWITCHING THE BARON features a fairly exciting story line, the lead characters never came to life for me. Then too, one of the book's strengths early on - the essence of the English countryside in the 1730's, with its attendant superstition and fear of witches - became melodramatic as the book moved into its final quarter. Even so, when the story moved out of the countryside and into London, whatever connection I had managed to make with the hero and heroine disappeared. Author Lisa Cach shows a tremendous amount of promise, and I really wanted to like this book better than I did. But because I never truly connected with either lead character, I never felt the joy of their coming together, finally, in love for a happily ever after. TTFN, Laurie Likes Books Publisher, All About Romance
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Summary: A Bit too Distant For a Romance
Review: Because romance novels are based on emotion, a distant style can be a difficult problem for an author to overcome. And while BEWITCHING THE BARON features a fairly exciting story line, the lead characters never came to life for me. Then too, one of the book's strengths early on - the essence of the English countryside in the 1730's, with its attendant superstition and fear of witches - became melodramatic as the book moved into its final quarter. Even so, when the story moved out of the countryside and into London, whatever connection I had managed to make with the hero and heroine disappeared. Author Lisa Cach shows a tremendous amount of promise, and I really wanted to like this book better than I did. But because I never truly connected with either lead character, I never felt the joy of their coming together, finally, in love for a happily ever after. TTFN, Laurie Likes Books Publisher, All About Romance
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Summary: Love Conquers All
Review: I liked Changeling Bride because of the paranormal genre but this was equally good because it was like a Cinderella fairy tale but with Valerian and Nathaniel both being of strong will Ms. Cach kept you in suspense till the end. Love how she intertwines a good storyline with the romantic involvement. Just ordered her next book and I am anxious to read more.
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Summary: Definitely a Keeper!
Review: I've enjoyed all of Lisa cach's stories so far, but this is my favorite. The characters are extremely well-drawn. Definitely a keeper!
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Summary: A fascinating twist to historical romance.
Review: In her second book, "Bewitching The Baron," Lisa Cach once again breaks new ground as she introduces her readers to brave and unique women. If you like historical romance, with a touch of "New Age-ish" mystery and a dash of humor, you'll find this book fascinating. -Sharon Galligar Chance
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Summary: A WONDERFUL STORY
Review: Is she a gifted healer or really a witch? Meet Valarian, whose talents borders the supernatural, and whose welfare in her village depends upon the the good intentions of the new baron. Nathaniel is that baron, exiled for a time at his new country estate because of a scandal, he is enchanted by Valerian from the moment he sees her. She is different than any woman he has ever met. Is he bewitched, as his superstitious friend believes? Or merely bewildered by the first traces of love? Can he protect her, as he had failed to do with another, from heartbreak and even from death? A most enjoyable read. I found myself laughing, crying, and worrying about the outcome right along with the characters. If you haven't read Lisa Cach's first, The Changling Bride, your in for a treat and a laugh.
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Summary: Bewitching the Baron is fast-paced and satisfying
Review: Lisa Cach is fast showing herself to be an author of ingenuity when it comes to plotting and characters. Bewitching the Baron offers two likable, flawed people who are absolutely right for one another but sure take the hard road in discovering it. As for the sexual tension, these two have it in spades. The secondary characters, particularly Oscar the bird, rounded out the story in fine fashion. Even the ending is a bit of a surprise, and certainly in keeping with the characters of the two leads. Bewitching the Baron is a worthy follow-up to Lisa Cach's debut book, The Changeling Bride. Cathy Sova, Sr.Editor The Romance Reader
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Summary: Lisa Cach has done it again!
Review: Once again, Lisa Cach has written a novel you can sink your teeth into. She combines believable characters with a quick pace and interesting plot twists, all set in 18th century England. I think I enjoy Lisa Cach's writing as much for what she does not do as what she does do. She gives us likeable, flawed, human characters--no stunning beauties, ubermen, or cookie-cutter characters here! She gives us plot twists and problems (different societal rank, fears and prejudices) that the characters have to overcome--not pat solutions and characters who could not possibly have survived in their era. And most of all, she does not go on endlessly about their yearnings and loves, but gives us their actions to show us their feelings. This all makes for a much more enjoyable read than a historical romance that is more fantasy than historical. Lisa Cach writes evocative prose with wit and charm; I find her books engaging and highly recommend them. She is never boring or predictable. Lisa Cach's novels are a refreshing change in the genre, and I greatly look forward to whatever she writes next!
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Summary: Lisa Cach has done it again!
Review: Once again, Lisa Cach has written a novel you can sink your teeth into. She combines believable characters with a quick pace and interesting plot twists, all set in 18th century England. I think I enjoy Lisa Cach's writing as much for what she does not do as what she does do. She gives us likeable, flawed, human characters--no stunning beauties, ubermen, or cookie-cutter characters here! She gives us plot twists and problems (different societal rank, fears and prejudices) that the characters have to overcome--not pat solutions and characters who could not possibly have survived in their era. And most of all, she does not go on endlessly about their yearnings and loves, but gives us their actions to show us their feelings. This all makes for a much more enjoyable read than a historical romance that is more fantasy than historical. Lisa Cach writes evocative prose with wit and charm; I find her books engaging and highly recommend them. She is never boring or predictable. Lisa Cach's novels are a refreshing change in the genre, and I greatly look forward to whatever she writes next!
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