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Magical Malcolms #3
The Trouble with Magic
Here national bestselling author Patricia Rice delivers another sweeping tale of between an irresistibly magical Malcolm woman and a charmingly logical St. Ives man.
Felicity Malcolm Childe's gift for experiencing visions through touch has always felt more like a curse than a blessing. To deflect the more agonizing images generated by her suitors, she covers herself from head to toe. Only the maddeningly handsome Ewen Ives provokes tingles of pleasure rather than pain, but he is already betrothed. Now her only hope is to persuade Ewen to take her to Scotland to find the ancient book of spells that could allow her to reverse her gift—and free her from its burden.
Ewen may be a brilliant inventor who can move rivers and harness lightning, but he also knows better than to underestimate the mischief-making Malcolm sisters. In spite of his misgivings, he can't let the mousy, heavily clad Felicity travel to Edinburgh without a proper escort. Little does he suspect that beneath Felicity's unsightly cloak is a serenely practical woman whose remarkable beauty and courage will utterly captivate him—and ignite a fiery passion with the power to fulfill both their dreams.
Felicity Malcolm Childe's gift for experiencing visions through touch has always felt more like a curse than a blessing. To deflect the more agonizing images generated by her suitors, she covers herself from head to toe. Only the maddeningly handsome Ewen Ives provokes tingles of pleasure rather than pain, but he is already betrothed. Now her only hope is to persuade Ewen to take her to Scotland to find the ancient book of spells that could allow her to reverse her gift—and free her from its burden.
Ewen may be a brilliant inventor who can move rivers and harness lightning, but he also knows better than to underestimate the mischief-making Malcolm sisters. In spite of his misgivings, he can't let the mousy, heavily clad Felicity travel to Edinburgh without a proper escort. Little does he suspect that beneath Felicity's unsightly cloak is a serenely practical woman whose remarkable beauty and courage will utterly captivate him—and ignite a fiery passion with the power to fulfill both their dreams.
364 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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Patricia Rice
148 books514 followersWith several million books in print and New York Times and USA Today's bestseller lists under her belt, former CPA Patricia Rice writes emotionally-charged contemporary and historical romances which have won numerous awards, including the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice and Career Achievement Awards.
Her books have also been honored as Romance Writers of America RITA® finalists in the historical, regency and contemporary categories.
A firm believer in happily-ever-after for good reason, Patricia Rice is married to her high school sweetheart and has two children. A native of Kentucky and New York, a past resident of North Carolina and Missouri, she currently resides in Southern California, and now does accounting only for herself.
She also writes under the pen name Jamie Quaid
Her books have also been honored as Romance Writers of America RITA® finalists in the historical, regency and contemporary categories.
A firm believer in happily-ever-after for good reason, Patricia Rice is married to her high school sweetheart and has two children. A native of Kentucky and New York, a past resident of North Carolina and Missouri, she currently resides in Southern California, and now does accounting only for herself.
She also writes under the pen name Jamie Quaid
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February 17, 2019
This was one of my favorite “romance” novels when I was 15/16. The fresh-faced, innocent oddball of a female main character who has a magical ability that hinders her ability to live a “normal” life and the dashing, devilishly handsome engineer who sweeps in to her rescue and helps her learn to love herself. Sign tenth grade Jaimie UP. I read my copy (which I bought new) over and over until the binding started to come loose. But it had been 7 or 8 years since I had last read it when I decided to pick it up this time.
So I was wary to say the least. Could I be unbiased? Could this possibly be as good as it is in my memory?
The short answer is...no. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Does it have many, many flaws? Also yes. I got tired of how often Felicity is described as weak and naive and needing protection from the big, strong Ewan. That’s basically the entire plot. Thank God we have Ewan to act as a shield for poor, little, young (Ewan describes her as a child multiple times...eww) Felicity.
Patricia Rice’s writing is still pretty great and I enjoyed the story overall. I do think the story was a bit slow to start and could have been condensed slightly. And I think a 2019 gender politics update would really help. Can felicity save herself? And learn to love herself without a man having to convince her? That would be awesome.
3 stars
So I was wary to say the least. Could I be unbiased? Could this possibly be as good as it is in my memory?
The short answer is...no. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Does it have many, many flaws? Also yes. I got tired of how often Felicity is described as weak and naive and needing protection from the big, strong Ewan. That’s basically the entire plot. Thank God we have Ewan to act as a shield for poor, little, young (Ewan describes her as a child multiple times...eww) Felicity.
Patricia Rice’s writing is still pretty great and I enjoyed the story overall. I do think the story was a bit slow to start and could have been condensed slightly. And I think a 2019 gender politics update would really help. Can felicity save herself? And learn to love herself without a man having to convince her? That would be awesome.
3 stars
November 17, 2012
I bought all of Patricia Rice Magic Novels when she selfpublished them, before she sold them to Sourcebook. Except... this book, some how, went missing. So, when it was re-issued by Sourcebooks I knew I had to buy it again.
And I am glad I did.
I enjoyed reading about Ewen and Felicity's romance. I liked Ewen's chivalry, and his attempt to protect Felicity from the visions. Even when he made mistakes, he acted for Felicity's welfare. And my heart melted as he struggled between doing what he must, and doing what he wanted. It fascinating to see him grow, from a wandering tinker and inventor, to a man satisfied with settling down.
At first Felicity's lack of self confidence annoyed me . But that annoyance disappeared quickly as the story continued. She has inner strength that I admired, and it felt like she could do anything. As long as Ewen was there. And that was one of the aspects that I liked most. How Ewen and Felicity fit. They are different, yet somehow their halves meshed and became one.
But what I especially liked, was that both of them knew that they would have rough times in front of them.I liked how the romance, and the threat of bankruptcy that hung over Ewen's head worked together. And I also liked how they worked together, both when it came to finding Felicity's journal, and figuring out how the lock that Ewen designed broke.
And that, in combination with an intriguing and carefully crafted setting, created a book I couldn't stop reading.
Despite all the things I loved with the book, it sometime felt like I was skimming pages, not reading them. But that didn't last long though..
And I am glad I did.
I enjoyed reading about Ewen and Felicity's romance. I liked Ewen's chivalry, and his attempt to protect Felicity from the visions. Even when he made mistakes, he acted for Felicity's welfare. And my heart melted as he struggled between doing what he must, and doing what he wanted. It fascinating to see him grow, from a wandering tinker and inventor, to a man satisfied with settling down.
At first Felicity's lack of self confidence annoyed me . But that annoyance disappeared quickly as the story continued. She has inner strength that I admired, and it felt like she could do anything. As long as Ewen was there. And that was one of the aspects that I liked most. How Ewen and Felicity fit. They are different, yet somehow their halves meshed and became one.
But what I especially liked, was that both of them knew that they would have rough times in front of them.I liked how the romance, and the threat of bankruptcy that hung over Ewen's head worked together. And I also liked how they worked together, both when it came to finding Felicity's journal, and figuring out how the lock that Ewen designed broke.
And that, in combination with an intriguing and carefully crafted setting, created a book I couldn't stop reading.
Despite all the things I loved with the book, it sometime felt like I was skimming pages, not reading them. But that didn't last long though..
August 14, 2025
The heroine has always been sheltered and protected by her family as her gift for seeing visions through touch often leaves her faint and weak and horrified on occasion by the secrets she's uncovered. Like the secret of her would be suitor pushing his mother down a flight of stairs. So, with the desire to rid herself of this curse, as she sees it, she and her sister have ventured north to Scotland. Under the pretense of visiting family, the heroine can then escape and go in search of the book containing the instructions of how to make her normal. The hero is the baby of the family and as such has spent most of his life in excess and freedom. Thought to be irresponsible and unreliable, he is nether the less a brilliant inventor who is constantly in the moment of fixing something or trying to improve something else. But he is rather broke. All his investments and funds have gone into repair the damage he caused with a faulty lock that caused the flood a few years back. There's no hope to recover the money to pay back his debts unless he marries. That poses the issue of his womanizing. He's not a one-woman man and enjoys the freedom and unrestrictive access to do and sleep with whoever he wants. Which is why he aims to marry a well-off woman without the complication of her falling in love with him. So, when 2 Malcolm girls show up at the tavern he's staying at, he's seriously annoyed at the disruption of his plans.
Now he must escort them back to their family else his brothers kill him for endangering their wives’ sisters. He thinks the heroine a fragile bird, no more than a child and treats her as such for a while until he comes to realize that she is in fact a woman and possesses one of the most clever and insightful minds he's ever encountered. She seems to see into the heart of everyone she meets without judgement or hysterics. She inspires a protective nature in him that he never thought he had. He wants her and more than that he wants to be the man she thinks he is. The heroine is confused by the fact that touching the hero shows her no visions but rather instead gives her an insight to what he is feeling. The man is a genius and so clever that he astounds her with his many ideas and inventions but he doesn't know just how brilliant he is. He lets people take advantage of him and this in turn inspires a protectiveness in her. For the first time in her life she's torn between wanting her curse gone and keeping it as it's useful to helping to uncover a plot to steal from the hero. It's he that gives her the notion that she is strong and capable and with time she could harness this curse for visions into a gift. But their future is bleak. Even a hasty marriage isn't enough to secure their life together. The hero is worried about his lack of money and is convinced she deserves more than he can offer. The heroine, she just wants a man to love her and only her despite her oddities and plain features. She's determined to have him no matter what he or her father says, see she is no longer the kitten she once was but rather a lioness.
This was another shining example of great characterization and putting effort into exploring personalities and motivations. This author has a gift for both. The hero was always lost in the moment. He didn't much take into consideration the past or the future as the past was full of guilt over his invention malfunction and the future is full of debts he has little hope of paying off for some time. But he needs someone to centre him and make him grow up in way-that's where the heroine comes in. She was much younger than him in age but she was a old soul. She had none of that female stubbornness or reckless craving for adventure. She just wanted to be normal. I loved her calm and brilliance. She really stopped the hero dead in his tracks by the way she understood him and better yet, phrased him and saw the potential for greatness in him. Their romance was slow to develop and despite their hasty marriage, seemed like a forever kind of love. They were so very different personalities but as such they molded to fit each other so very well. What one was lacking the other made up for it. It was such a great book because it had a lot of heart and both characters were true and decent people who only wanted to help and do what's best for others.
Now he must escort them back to their family else his brothers kill him for endangering their wives’ sisters. He thinks the heroine a fragile bird, no more than a child and treats her as such for a while until he comes to realize that she is in fact a woman and possesses one of the most clever and insightful minds he's ever encountered. She seems to see into the heart of everyone she meets without judgement or hysterics. She inspires a protective nature in him that he never thought he had. He wants her and more than that he wants to be the man she thinks he is. The heroine is confused by the fact that touching the hero shows her no visions but rather instead gives her an insight to what he is feeling. The man is a genius and so clever that he astounds her with his many ideas and inventions but he doesn't know just how brilliant he is. He lets people take advantage of him and this in turn inspires a protectiveness in her. For the first time in her life she's torn between wanting her curse gone and keeping it as it's useful to helping to uncover a plot to steal from the hero. It's he that gives her the notion that she is strong and capable and with time she could harness this curse for visions into a gift. But their future is bleak. Even a hasty marriage isn't enough to secure their life together. The hero is worried about his lack of money and is convinced she deserves more than he can offer. The heroine, she just wants a man to love her and only her despite her oddities and plain features. She's determined to have him no matter what he or her father says, see she is no longer the kitten she once was but rather a lioness.
This was another shining example of great characterization and putting effort into exploring personalities and motivations. This author has a gift for both. The hero was always lost in the moment. He didn't much take into consideration the past or the future as the past was full of guilt over his invention malfunction and the future is full of debts he has little hope of paying off for some time. But he needs someone to centre him and make him grow up in way-that's where the heroine comes in. She was much younger than him in age but she was a old soul. She had none of that female stubbornness or reckless craving for adventure. She just wanted to be normal. I loved her calm and brilliance. She really stopped the hero dead in his tracks by the way she understood him and better yet, phrased him and saw the potential for greatness in him. Their romance was slow to develop and despite their hasty marriage, seemed like a forever kind of love. They were so very different personalities but as such they molded to fit each other so very well. What one was lacking the other made up for it. It was such a great book because it had a lot of heart and both characters were true and decent people who only wanted to help and do what's best for others.
May 7, 2023
This third book in the Magical Malcolms series was a delight. I really enjoyed this couple with their trials and tribulations. Poor Lady Felicity, with her gift of psychometry, has to be careful whom touches. Tired of living in the shadows, having to wear gloves all the time, Felicity has had enough. She wants to rid herself of her gift, so she sets out with her sister in search of an ancient book of spells. Stalled in her journey to Edinburgh, she and her sister happen upon one of her older sister's brother-in-law, Ewen Ives. Strangely Ewen is the first man whose touch dies not affect her. Ewen knows he cannot let the two sisters continue their excursion unchaperoned. While searching the library of a local Lord in Scotland, Ewen and Felicity come across a certain "racy" book and after a peek inside, things heat up and the pair are caught in a very compromising situation. To protect Felicity's reputation, Ewen tells everyone they are secretly married. Well, he was unaware of Scottish law, and now they find that in Scotland, the little white lie is actually a reality. So what are they going to do now? You'll have to read the book to find out what happens next and how it all ends.
May 20, 2013
Hermoso!!! verdaderamente hermosa la historia entre Ewen Ives y Felicity Malcolm; él súper romántico, todo un caballero y ella ni se diga, inocencia pura; es una historia que te roba el corazón, no puedes dejar de leerla y que te emociona demasiado habiendo leído las 2 anteriores y habiéndote familiarizado con todos los personajes.
Hasta ahorita The Trouble with Magic es mi favorito de la serie mágica, lo disfruté mucho más que "Must be magic", con más magia, romanticismo y mucho amor; definitivamente una hermosa y tierna historia; Patricia Ruce tiene un don para escribir estas historias mágicas.
100% recomendados!!!!!!!
Hasta ahorita The Trouble with Magic es mi favorito de la serie mágica, lo disfruté mucho más que "Must be magic", con más magia, romanticismo y mucho amor; definitivamente una hermosa y tierna historia; Patricia Ruce tiene un don para escribir estas historias mágicas.
100% recomendados!!!!!!!
July 28, 2016
when i started the book, i was dismayed at Felicity's desire to rid herself of such an important gift. i felt she was so immature, and i was very tempted to not finish the book. i went on this site to see what other people thought, and other people seemed to love the book; so i decided to read a little more. so glad i did. Ewen began right away to help her see her gift in a different light. great story! great love story! i think that PR's "Magic" series is fantastic. i had read one, then i started going back as far as i could find, and am now working my way forward. loving it!
January 30, 2020
I was pleasantly surprised on re-reading this book. The first time I liked it less than the second time. Felicity and Ewen are interesting and likeable characters, who grow as the book progresses. There were a few times that I felt like grabbing and shaking them, because it seemed so obvious to me that they should be together while they were busy looking for other things that seemed less important and obscured their growing attraction to each other. Everything is nicely resolved before the end, as one should expect from a historical romance.
May 23, 2012
An entertaining and talented writer.
October 23, 2020
I read this series years ago, so when audible plus offered it, I swept it up and am listening to them one after the other. Ewan is my favorite Ives brother, an inventor with a big heart, he gave Felicity a present at her come out the year before. Though she is 19, definitely marriageable age, he keeps thinking she is a child. Felicity's Malcolm gift is that she can feel peoples emotions and memories if she touches them . It has caused her to become shy and retiring.
There is a lot of character development, we meet many of the previous characters again, a mystery is solved and more. Now I will read Christine's story.
There is a lot of character development, we meet many of the previous characters again, a mystery is solved and more. Now I will read Christine's story.
February 21, 2018
Another Malcolm and Ives pairing
Nobody seemed as mismatched as Ewen and Felicity. He's a roaming inventor without a penny to his name. She's a bookstore with a crippling gift. At least they are both the youngest of their respective families. Outward appearances can be deceiving though and our seems that in this case opposites attract. This wasn't my favorite story of the series but it was still thoroughly enjoyable.
Nobody seemed as mismatched as Ewen and Felicity. He's a roaming inventor without a penny to his name. She's a bookstore with a crippling gift. At least they are both the youngest of their respective families. Outward appearances can be deceiving though and our seems that in this case opposites attract. This wasn't my favorite story of the series but it was still thoroughly enjoyable.
August 30, 2017
This was an awesome book. I really enjoyed reading this. Great characters that are strong and courageous, written well, humor, emotions, a drop of suspense, creative, good dialog and a perfect HEA. I can't wait to read more in this series. I have a feeling it's a series worth shelf space. *Excited* :) Totally Enjoy!
July 22, 2019
Cute
This Malcolm woman feels crippled by her magical gift, until her Ives mate teaches her how to harness her power. She's the overlooked shy one who captures the heart of the popular handsome wandering inventor. But can they overcome his crushing debt and her father's objections? Well, they are who they are.
This Malcolm woman feels crippled by her magical gift, until her Ives mate teaches her how to harness her power. She's the overlooked shy one who captures the heart of the popular handsome wandering inventor. But can they overcome his crushing debt and her father's objections? Well, they are who they are.
June 24, 2018
Another wonderful magic book by this author.
Like all of her Magic books, this is fast paste and very hard to put down. I hurry while I read it to find out what is going to happen next.
Like all of her Magic books, this is fast paste and very hard to put down. I hurry while I read it to find out what is going to happen next.
December 12, 2021
Magic and science, oh my.
A lovely story full of magical Malcolm women and determined science-minded Ives men. This story focuses on Felicity and Ewen and their challenges and misunderstandings leading to their HEA. A pleasurable, light read for a Sunday afternoon.
A lovely story full of magical Malcolm women and determined science-minded Ives men. This story focuses on Felicity and Ewen and their challenges and misunderstandings leading to their HEA. A pleasurable, light read for a Sunday afternoon.
March 5, 2018
I loved this series. Full of magic, romance, saucy heroines and handsome heroes. And an HEA for all. Better if read as a series.
September 9, 2018
good book
enjoyed reading this book was hard to put down. enjoyed. I have loved reading this series.
thank you b v
enjoyed reading this book was hard to put down. enjoyed. I have loved reading this series.
thank you b v
April 12, 2020
Ridiculous.
March 13, 2021
May be my favorite in the series. I just enjoyed Ewen and his calm collected manner. Sometimes that’s all I need to enjoy a historical fantasy romance and that’s what I got with this one!
June 11, 2021
3.5 held up best of the 1st 3 but ridiculously silly
January 9, 2022
4.5 stars.
April 13, 2022
Great story, but now I want to know more about Aidan.
January 5, 2023
Excellent story it was very enjoyable.
July 25, 2015
Rating 4.5...I hardly ever give 5's but this one was so close! This is by far my favorite Patricia Rice novel. The characters were amazing. While they were introduced in the first two books, this one would still be a great stand-alone. First of all, my heart is sad the Ewen Ives is fictional. I love him. LOVE! His character is so charming, and smart, and handsome,... I could go on and on. Felicity is everything a heroine should be. She has a certain amount of vulnerability, but she doesn't let that stop her from going after what she wants and what she believes will make her happy. Her eyes are wide open and she makes intelligent decisions. One quote that stood out to me in the novel..."Percy spoke to her as if she were a precious object that might shatter if treated harshly, whereas Ewen tended to argue and mock.To Felicity's dismay, she discovered that she preferred being argued with." For the record, I would like to argue with Ewen Ives, too. Then I want to kiss him and make up! Any self-respecting young lady appreciates a guy that argues or calls her out when she is being ridiculous. The chemistry and the development of the relationship between these two main characters is phenomenal. If you are not a fan of paranormal romance, don't be swayed against this story due to "magic." The Malcolm family is described as witches, but could very well be considered as perceptive naturalists. This book does seem a bit paranormal than the first two in the series, but it isn't overpowering. I would definitely give it the benefit of the doubt. Read it, people! Felicity, the heroine, can sense memories and feelings through touch. This is not always a good thing as she comes across strange people and objects. However, this book has by far one of my favorite love quotes of all time. ***mild spoiler follows, no plot secrets though***
Throughout the story, Felicity is trying to get rid of her gift of touch. However, before this can happen, Ewen shows up in her bedroom. "I want to do this now, before you lose your gift. I want you to know how I feel when I claim you, how important you are to me, so that in the future if I should ever give you reason to doubt, you will remember this night." Could someone please get me one of those dainty Regency fans or some smelling salts? Sigh... I think this is the third time I have read this book and that quote just never ceases to make my stomach flutter. I love Ewen Ives! Have I mentioned that I LOVE him?! As usual, Rice also throws in some amazing supporting characters. Christina is so head-strong and stubborn that she will leave readers ready to immediately go on to the next book which tells her story. Aidan appeared in the first two stories, but for some reason, I like him so much better in this book. Never fear, he eventually gets his own story, too. This is a great series and this is a great read. I can't recommend it enough.
Throughout the story, Felicity is trying to get rid of her gift of touch. However, before this can happen, Ewen shows up in her bedroom. "I want to do this now, before you lose your gift. I want you to know how I feel when I claim you, how important you are to me, so that in the future if I should ever give you reason to doubt, you will remember this night." Could someone please get me one of those dainty Regency fans or some smelling salts? Sigh... I think this is the third time I have read this book and that quote just never ceases to make my stomach flutter. I love Ewen Ives! Have I mentioned that I LOVE him?! As usual, Rice also throws in some amazing supporting characters. Christina is so head-strong and stubborn that she will leave readers ready to immediately go on to the next book which tells her story. Aidan appeared in the first two stories, but for some reason, I like him so much better in this book. Never fear, he eventually gets his own story, too. This is a great series and this is a great read. I can't recommend it enough.
January 8, 2015
Author: Patricia Rice
First published: 2003
Length: 364 pages
Setting: Edinburgh and environs, 1754. (Georgian)
Sex: Explicit. Infrequent (really just the once)
Hero: inventor heading to bankruptcy/debtors prison
Heroine: daughter of the Marquess of Hampton. "Senses" strong emotions and thoughts in people and objects, almost telepathy.
Includes: excerpt from Carolina Girl, a contemporary romance from Patricia Rice.
I really thought I would enjoy it but I found The Trouble With Magic slow and annoying. The historical nods were not well done and the character of Felicity too sickly sweet.
It could have been a lot better. Unfortunately I found it jarring.
Magic Books:
Book 1 Merely Magic - Ninian Malcolm Siddons and Lord Drogo Ives
Book 2 Must Be Magic - Lady Leila Staines ad Dunstan Ives
Book 3 The Trouble with Magic - Lady Felicity Malcolm Childe and Ewen Ives
Book 4 This Magic Moment - Christina Malcolm Childe and Duke Harry of Sommersville
Book 5 Much Ado About Magic - Lady Lucinda Malcolm Pembroke and Sir Trvelyan Rochester
Book 6 Magic Man - Aiden Dougal and Moira Abbott
References:
Author's website: http://patriciarice.com/historical/ma...
(ISBN 0-451-20947-8)
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First published: 2003
Length: 364 pages
Setting: Edinburgh and environs, 1754. (Georgian)
Sex: Explicit. Infrequent (really just the once)
Hero: inventor heading to bankruptcy/debtors prison
Heroine: daughter of the Marquess of Hampton. "Senses" strong emotions and thoughts in people and objects, almost telepathy.
Includes: excerpt from Carolina Girl, a contemporary romance from Patricia Rice.
I really thought I would enjoy it but I found The Trouble With Magic slow and annoying. The historical nods were not well done and the character of Felicity too sickly sweet.
It could have been a lot better. Unfortunately I found it jarring.
Magic Books:
Book 1 Merely Magic - Ninian Malcolm Siddons and Lord Drogo Ives
Book 2 Must Be Magic - Lady Leila Staines ad Dunstan Ives
Book 3 The Trouble with Magic - Lady Felicity Malcolm Childe and Ewen Ives
Book 4 This Magic Moment - Christina Malcolm Childe and Duke Harry of Sommersville
Book 5 Much Ado About Magic - Lady Lucinda Malcolm Pembroke and Sir Trvelyan Rochester
Book 6 Magic Man - Aiden Dougal and Moira Abbott
References:
Author's website: http://patriciarice.com/historical/ma...
(ISBN 0-451-20947-8)
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October 20, 2020
The ending felt rather abrupt after all the churning and the situation about paying for the village that was damaged. Also the blanket acceptance of Felicity's mother to using the book after her previous opposition.
April 6, 2015
This was a very nice historical paranormal romance. Lady Felicity can read other people's emotions when she touches them or something they own. This is very difficult for her and makes it impossible for her to touch anyone or anything. She is determined to find an old book written by one of her ancestors which is supposed to have a cure for her gift. The only thing she knows for sure it that the book was sold to a collector in Scotland over one hundred years ago. She is determined to find it.
She and her sister Christina are on there way to Scotland to visit a couple of her older sisters who are married to Ives brothers when their ship is thrown off course in a storm. They find themselves in an inn which also is hosting Ewen Ives. Ewen is an inventor who travels all around. He is currently in a bad financial position because of an accident at one of the sites he and some other investors had put money into. Ewen feels responsible to rebuild a town when it is washed out when the lock gear he designed gave way. None of the other investors feel any responsibility.
Ewen also feels responsibility for the young ladies who are clearly out of their depth. He certainly didn't plan to fall in love with Felicity. Felicity was certain that her gift would keep her from ever having a relationship with a man. But somehow, she finds Ewen's touch comforting instead of frightening.
I liked the story. I liked the quirky Malcolms with their various psychic gifts. I thought the plot was well done and the romance grew nicely.
She and her sister Christina are on there way to Scotland to visit a couple of her older sisters who are married to Ives brothers when their ship is thrown off course in a storm. They find themselves in an inn which also is hosting Ewen Ives. Ewen is an inventor who travels all around. He is currently in a bad financial position because of an accident at one of the sites he and some other investors had put money into. Ewen feels responsible to rebuild a town when it is washed out when the lock gear he designed gave way. None of the other investors feel any responsibility.
Ewen also feels responsibility for the young ladies who are clearly out of their depth. He certainly didn't plan to fall in love with Felicity. Felicity was certain that her gift would keep her from ever having a relationship with a man. But somehow, she finds Ewen's touch comforting instead of frightening.
I liked the story. I liked the quirky Malcolms with their various psychic gifts. I thought the plot was well done and the romance grew nicely.
September 15, 2021
E dopo le Sorelle Virtù faccio la conoscenza delle Sorelle 5 Sensi !
Sorelle diverse, autrici diverse ma pur sempre famiglia legate da un unico significato e questa volta si tratta dei 5 sensi.
La protagonista di questo particolare libro è Felicity detentrice del dono del tatto e chiunque tocchi o cosa tocchi ne sente i sentimenti e i ricordi che esso prova o racchiude.
Figlia della famiglia Malcom, che da quanto abbia capito ha una lunga progenie di streghe come la protagonista in questione, anche se non chiamate propriamente tali, si trova indissolubilmente intrecciata con quella degli Ives con cui mano a mano si scontrano e si legano per la vita.
Il racconto, molto fantastico e rustico, non è stato per niente un Harmony smielato e frettoloso come si potrebbe pensare, ma strutturato con calma e pazienza, con un intreccio spigliato e conciso senza disordini o sdolcinatezze inefficaci. E anche se con il consueto lieto fine è comunque una lettura degna di essere tale e non sbrodolata o criticata.
Forse cercherò anche di scoprire la storia delle sorelle rimanenti, vedremo sperando sempre che siano convincenti come questa!
Sorelle diverse, autrici diverse ma pur sempre famiglia legate da un unico significato e questa volta si tratta dei 5 sensi.
La protagonista di questo particolare libro è Felicity detentrice del dono del tatto e chiunque tocchi o cosa tocchi ne sente i sentimenti e i ricordi che esso prova o racchiude.
Figlia della famiglia Malcom, che da quanto abbia capito ha una lunga progenie di streghe come la protagonista in questione, anche se non chiamate propriamente tali, si trova indissolubilmente intrecciata con quella degli Ives con cui mano a mano si scontrano e si legano per la vita.
Il racconto, molto fantastico e rustico, non è stato per niente un Harmony smielato e frettoloso come si potrebbe pensare, ma strutturato con calma e pazienza, con un intreccio spigliato e conciso senza disordini o sdolcinatezze inefficaci. E anche se con il consueto lieto fine è comunque una lettura degna di essere tale e non sbrodolata o criticata.
Forse cercherò anche di scoprire la storia delle sorelle rimanenti, vedremo sperando sempre che siano convincenti come questa!
July 18, 2015
This is a really sweet story about two people that prove the old adage true - you cannot judge a book by its cover. You got a hint this might be the direction Ewan and Felicity's story would go when Ewan gave Felicity the automated flower at Ninian and Drogo's wedding. This is a fun story with lively characters and a little bit of mystery. It also gives you a better understanding of the Malcolm and Ives families.
April 27, 2013
Only two stars from me even though there is nothing wrong with this book. The characters were all good and the story flows smoothly. It is a well written book. The problem is me. I prefer more conflict between the male and female lead and a little bit more spunk from the female lead too.
This book is still a good read but I can't say that I like it enough to give it three stars.
This book is still a good read but I can't say that I like it enough to give it three stars.
July 22, 2014
A decent fantasy/romance combination. The fantasy element is a pseudo-magical ability that our heroine possess that provides the conflict between hero and heroine and drives the heroine's side of the plot.
Even though it's not the first in the series, it stands alone pretty well.
Even though it's not the first in the series, it stands alone pretty well.
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