Once upon a time, a man named Lucan de Thistlewood who was half-human and half-faerie died. His father Aengus, a powerful faerie prince, took the woman who had led Lucan to his death and imprisoned her in the faerie underworld. Alys le Fayre was a beautiful young woman who toyed with the affections of young men including Lucan's. Now she is condemned to pass her time with the faeries until Lucan is reborn. According to legend, a faerie has no soul and since Lucan was half-faerie, his only chance at obtaining a soul is by finding true love. Since Alys robbed Lucan of true love she must find his perfect woman for him. The catch is that she only has one hundred and thirty days to do it because that's when Lucan's faerie essence will run out and he will die. Lucan has been reborn as Lucian James Warre, the seventh Marquess of Thistlewood. He has no interest in marriage in fact, he doesn't believe in love at all. Alys returns to her world as Alys Faire, sister of Bevis Faire a friend of Lucian's who died by a bayonet that was intended for Lucian. Feeling he owes his dead friend a debt, Lucian takes Alys in and agrees to find her a husband. Meanwhile, Alys has to teach Lucian how to feel emotion... and eventually love. If she fails, Lucian will die for a second time without a soul and she will lose her own soul forever. Stronger Than Magic is a fanciful tale of love from talented Heather Cullman. Alys and Lucian have a definite love-hate relationship and at times, at least earl Read more...
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"The Perfect Scoundrel" by Heather Cullman is a perfectly enchanting regency historical, filled with passion and desire - just like a perfect romance should be.Selected as a part of Signet's "Lords of Love" promotion, Cullman's delightful tale offers readers a peek into a slightly different area of Regency England. Instead of concentrating most of her story in London among the ton, Cullman sets her story in the tiny village of Little Duckington.Sullen Lord Quentin Somerville finds himself married to the decidedly plain Jane Wentworth after an attempt to woe her step-sister goes awry. After a disastrous wedding night, he banishes her to his ramshackle estate in the country. Jane, however, thrives in the familiar surroundings and befriends the neglected townfolks, setting out to improve everyone's situation. As Quentin discovers Jane's hidden talents, her true beauty becomes apparent to him, and he finds himself falling in love with his wife.Heather Cullman proves herself to be a talented storyteller who mesmerizes her readers with her charming descriptions and interesting characters. I look forward to reading future novels from this gifted author. Read more...
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