The third exciting book in NY Times bestseller Patricia Rice’s Unexpected Magic historical romance series!A blind marquess who detects lies…A spinster who hides behind deceit…Can even magic bring them together?
Scorned by suitors for her statuesque size, Harriet Stansbury bolts when opportunity offers a position in a mad marquess’s eccentric household.Once a dashing rakehell, Duncan Ives, … household.
Once a dashing rakehell, Duncan Ives, Marquess of Ashford, lost his eyesight in a murderous assault. Abandoned by his fiancée, unable to ride the vast fields of his estate, he vents his frustration on political reform. On impulse, he hires the intriguing, smoky-voiced Harriet even though he knows she’s lying—like him—with almost every word she speaks.
At first Harriet is a godsend, oddly anticipating what he needs and abating his worst rages. But when her stepfather accuses Duncan of ruining her, the scandal threatens everything he’s salvaged from the wreckage of his life. Avoiding scandal for the sake of his country, Duncan agrees to marriage. With her secret gift of empathy, Harriet isn’t so certain. She’s falling in love with the impossible marquess, but dare she risk her wounded heart for a man who can’t love her? And can Duncan learn to trust a woman whose tempting curves paralyze his good sense, but who is far more than she seems?
Romantic Times Review 4 1/2 star Top Pick: “Known for her masterful talent for writing whimsy, humor and mayhem, Rice gives the reader a delightful romantic adventure in the third book of her Unexpected Magic series. Along with her recurring characters, she pairs a statuesque Malcolm female who is the perfect foil for the blind, arrogant, frustrated Ives male. She includes sensuality, an abduction, political skullduggery along with lively verbal bantering in this mystical, magical tale of love”– Joan Hammond
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Unexpected Magic Series in order:
Magic in the Stars Book # 1
Whisper of Magic Book #2
Theory of MagicBook #3
Aura of MagicBook #4
Chemistry of Magic Book #5
No Perfect Magic Book #6
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I have read all the books of this serie. This one is one of my favorites. The hero and the heroine are a very good macht. The interaction between then and the other characters is entertaining and sometimes funny.
I like this book.
What a lovely story filled with true to life amazing characters. I loved it!
Very slow-moving.
Delightful book. Especially liked the “magical” women who are a part of the story and of their own stories as well. Looking forward to reading more of the series.
I’ve read two books in this series and loved them both!!!
Just a fun book to read.
How do you mesh politics and druids?
I have no idea. But she did it. The characters are fascinating. The descriptions of the how household are absolutely wild. My only gripes are the underdeveloped villains and the giant cast of characters. There were so many moving parts that I couldn’t understand the family tree. Or keep up with Aster, one of the female characters, and Ash the male lead. His name was Duncan and she uses it three times. I love Rice’s writing but the give me a good story with six characters at the most.
Interesting characters. I’m reading the series
Love the whole series
Did not remember this author often writes about magical or unreal occurrences. Finished but probably will not read another book with this theme,
I’m enjoying this series! The author does an awesome job of linking the stories together by the characters, who are all compelling individuals. The touch of extra perceptions and skills is neatly applied; the strong female characters are a joy, and their confidence in their skills and powers is believably portrayed. The men are equally powerful in different ways, and the camaraderie of the extended family of legitimate and illegitimate sons is engaging.
Good
An enjoyable read! What I loved most about this book was that it had a plot that wasn’t immediately clear from the first few pages. You wanted to read on to see what happened next, not just jump to the part where the leads finally end up together. In this genre, that is rare. The plots combined with well developed, interesting, bright characters made me (even though the book came to a full conclusion) wish it was longer.
Good story.
Loved it . The way he scares everybody but she doesn’t seem bothered by his behaviour.characters show so much personality. Can’t wait for next in series
Bad Language I didn’t finish it and would not recommend this author.
A touch too silly for my taste.
Great book, couldn’t put away until the middle of the night. Very original plot and very good ending.
I’m waiting for next book from this author.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!!!
The formulaic introverted heroine, oppressed and misused by her stepfather, runs away and disguises herself, finding shelter (and her true self) in the chaotic household of very political lord, who was wounded and blinded by malicious rivals. The characters are so very genuine and entertaining, even minor characters such as the twin sons and those voices in her head. I found this novel to work as a stand alone, but look forward to reading more like this. It was compelling to read about political passion against the backdrop of the insurrection in the USA.