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Title: Touch of Enchantment
ISBN: 0553575007
Author:
Teresa Medeiros
Publicate Date: 1997-06-02
Publish: 1997-06-02
List Price: $7.50
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: A sweet fairytale for cynics
Teresa Medeiros, with her upbeat tone and delightful sense of play, has written another fairytale novel with Touch of Enchantment.
Smart and talented--yet mousy, cynical , and unappreciative--wealthy Tabitha Lennox is nearly at the helm of one of the richest businesses in the country when an unexpected computer program hurls her 700 years into the past.
Tabitha, who has never experienced nor really expected love, meets brave, honorable knight Sir Colin of Ravenshaw, who exudes an earthy sexiness and sincerity that she find irresistible.
These two strong-willed people come to love and need one another, but their relationship is threatened by a neighboring English estate tyrant, Colin's long-standing engagement to someone else, his past heartache, and the revelation that Tabitha is an (albeit reluctant) witch. Eventually Tabitha must use the supernatural powers she has always feared and disowned to save herself and Colin from doom.
Familiar characters and plot twists do not mar this novel much because it unfolds in such an uplifting, happy, and ultimately satisfying way.
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2: A great read
Touch of Enchantment is a sequel to Breath of Magic. It is a tale about Tristan and Arian's only child, Tabitha, and her adventure in medieval times.
Tabitha has everything she wants. She, like her father, is a genius, graduated from MIT at the age of fifteen, is a department head at Lennox Enterprises and the world is basically at her feet. But throughout her life, Tabitha has felt alone. She has special abilities that she can't understand or control, and she's learned to see them as a curse. Her fear of her abilities has also taught Tabitha to see herself as different from everyone else, which has led her to a lonely life, aloof and set apart from others.
The story opens with the news that her parents are missing. Tabitha is given a video clip her mother made for her. It explains an heirloom that her mother has kept hidden from her father. The emerald necklace allows the wearer to make desires or wishes come true. It also allows the wearer to travel through time. Unfortunately, Tabitha skipped through most of her mother's instructions and decided to experiment on the necklace instead. Her experiment goes awry and she finds herself in the middle of a meadow, in medieval England, and about to be run down by a knight on a horse.
Tabitha's adventure leads her into the arms of the man she was destined to love, but despite their growing attraction, there are obstacles they can't seem to avoid. Colin is betrothed to another and breaking the betrothal contract will mean war for him and his people. Tabitha is considered a witch and the locals have a habit of burning them at the stake. Colin's nemesis is aware of Tabitha's special abilities and is trying to kidnap her and murder Colin.
This was an entertaining read but I'm not sure it was as good as Breath of Magic. Breath of Magic, however, is blessed with a very memorable character in Arian and that is a hard act to follow. Nevertheless, Touch of Enchantment is good enough on its own with a solid storyline and great characters.
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3: Loved this story
I have read several books from Teresa Medeiros and I have to say that this is one of my favorites. It was a fun read that was very cheesy in a nice way. It is nice to read a story once in awhile where the hero isn't such a womanizer. I chuckled quite often in this book. Sometimes a trip from reality is a fun read if you are not expecting something too dark or deep.
I enjoyed their love story and was very happy with the ending. Although, I would have liked to have had more insight to Colin's thoughts after landing in 2020 but I guess that might have taken a bit from the ending.
I never read Breath of Magic so I am looking forward to reading that one.
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4: A Very Entertaining Book by Teresa Medeiros
Tabitha receives an amulet that helps her focus her magic. Unwittingly she errors and finds herself wisked through time to the era of gallant and not so gallant Knights. Sir Colin is returning from the Crusades and being chased by an excellent villian, when he comes upon a this strange looking woman. She is dressed in clothing from the future which make her definately out of character for the era. Fearlessly, she protects the Knight and is mistaken for his woman. He is impressed by her bravery as well. Keeping her wasn't his choice, and when magical things happen she must explains them away, as he is much against magic.
Everyone knows that a witch must be burned, and Sir Colin allows his opinion to be known to Heiress Tabitha. A bumbling witch from the future, Tabitha keeps her secret. Will he want her burned, if he discovers she's a witch?
This story develops quickly, has plenty of action, and held my attention. The villian is perfect, the friends amusing, and the main characters endearing. Some of the side characters are endearing also. I enjoyed to ending as much as all the rest, and frankly would not have minded if the story continued.
Teresa lives up to her much earned reputation of being an excellent writer. I recommend this book to all who enjoy romance with a touch of magic.
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5: Fun, Silly Sequel Set in Medieval Times
I couldn't get enough of TOUCH OF ENCHANTMENT. It was cute and silly, and quite fun to read. The premise of the story is, in the year 2020, reluctant white witch Tabitha gets zapped 700 years into the past by her mother's magic amulet and into the life of beleaguered Scottish knight Colin of Ravenwood. In his company, she does everything from being imprisoned in a cold, dark dungeon to facing a mythical monster in battle. Very fairytale-ish, indeed. I enjoyed Tabitha's dealings with medieval folk and her accidents with magic (as well as all her sarcasm and one-liners). I also thought that Colin, a chivalrous knight devoted to God, was an intriguing hero.
TOUCH OF ENCHANTMENT is the sequel to BREATH OF MAGIC, which is about Tabitha's parents. I enjoyed both books immensely. Each has enjoyable characters and its own unique time-travel storyline. My advice is to read them both, in order. They are great fun and have wacky senses of humor!
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