Some Kind of Magic

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Summary: Unusual, refreshing, and funny contemporary romance
Review: Some Kind of Magic was the first book I read by Theresa Weir and I will definitely seek out more of her books. This is a funny and charming story with gentle leads and realistic personalities. There is no high suspense or other contrived means to lengthen the book. It is mostly about two people who meet under very odd and misunderstood circumstances. Those misunderstandings, which the hero allows to continue, are the greatest challenge facing this couple.

Claire Maxfield is an artist just turning thirty. Her fairly tacky boyfriend has just left her and her self-esteem is somewhat lacking. One night, as she steps inside her car to go home, a strange man holds her at gunpoint from the backseat and demands she take him to her home. Claire lives in an isolated home far from town. She doesn't believe in phones and is known to keep to herself for days at a time. Therefore, it doesn't seem odd when she doesn't show up for some days because she is a hostage - or rather - maybe she holds the hostage - in her home. It's a comedy of errors and beginning love as each holds the other captive. Claire finds she can't really believe he is that convict on the run from the plane crash or is he? It doesn't seem to really matter.

Dylan is the mystery man in the back seat who demands of Claire to take him to her home. He has been injured and needs a place to recover. Dylan is a hard one for the reader to figure out. Don't try to guess too early on because you won't be right. When the clues start to drop about his identity, the reader figures out who he probably but he is still one odd character for a romance hero. And his improbable identity is very refreshing. I doubt you have run across this one before.

The love story of Dylan and Claire is fun, light reading. Both her hero and heroine are very likable characters although neither seems to have much self-confidence. As secrets are exposed on the parts of both leads, deeper intimacy is found and the story gets only better. There are some sensual scenes that definitely deserve a solid 4.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines).

Some Kind of Magic is a notch above most humorous contemporary novels we see written again and again. It doesn't follow the same old romance plot lines. The only reason I rated this book four stars rather than five stars is that it takes a pretty in-depth book for me to give that highest rating. I was totally captivated by this fresh and funny book. I think you will be too

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Summary: Not bad, but I expected more...
Review: There are so many plot holes that the story is not as satisfying as expected.

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Summary: Another magical book from a brilliant author!
Review: Theresa Weir has been one of my favorite authors for years and SOME KIND OF MAGIC is definitely another winner! Loved the characters, loved the story, read it in a few hours. I especially loved the twists in the hero's backstory. This starts out as a funny thrill-ride of a hostage story and never lets up steam until the last page. (Especially sauna steam! ) I only wish it had been longer so I'd have had more to read.

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Summary: Some Kind of Magic!!
Review: This a magical book, full of warm hearted humor and just a little bit of a mystery to keep the book interesting. One of the best part is the relationship between the two men who survived the plane crash. Who is who? Ms. Weir does not let that secret out but throws hints about Dylan that could go either way. The ending is unusual as to what happens to Daniel French and Trevor Davis. I truly enjoyed every minure of reading this book.

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Summary: Quirky, Funny Variation on Woman in Jeopardy Plot
Review: This book has lots of elements you'd never expect to see in a romance. An Idaho winter, mittens, a sauna, a voodoo doll, chess... and handcuffs.

When Claire wished for excitement, she didn't mean for her wish to be taken so literally. Before she knows it, she is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger. Is he a criminal? Or is he, like Claire, simply another damaged person?

I've got to mention Claire's wardrobe. She dressed like characters out of the movie "Fargo." I'll bet Dylan never thought he'd start to think of mittens and scarves as sexy!

I gave this book a B+ at All About Romance.

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Summary: A VERY GOOD romance novel
Review: This book pulled me out of a slump. Theresa Weir has a "style" to her writing that is hard to compare with any other author. I miss her romances but her suspenses under Anne Frasier are very good and she seems to thrive and do very well in that genre.

This book was a quick read. The h/h had plenty of sexual chemistry/tension between them and the story/plot took unexpected twists and turns. The only problem I had was with the heroine's obsession with the voodoo doll that she received as a gift from her best friend. Her downfall at times was actually believing that Dylan loved her because of the voodoo doll. Otherwise, a quick read, a great find and a recommend.



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Summary: Wonderful fast read
Review: Typical Weir coupling of two odd ball characters in a similar odd ball setting. Great characters in the h/h and good secondary char development including the dog, story told with witty dialogue and sensitivity.