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Bewitched

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Saving Sirena by Susan Krinard has an "I Dream of Jeannie" feel to it. When conservative stiff-shirt Jack rescues an alley cat, he breaks a spell that releases a sexy witch Sirena, who then uses sweetly silly antics to loosen him up and bring fun into his life, as they each find a way into the other's heart.

In Everything She Does is Magick by Maggie Shayne, Aurora is an excellent physician with a magical healing touch. From the time she is an infant, the three eccentric aunts who raised her determine that it's Aurora's destiny to marry Nathan, who must remain a virgin until then. Problem is that the two have never gotten along. The aunts go to great, and sometimes ridiculous lengths to prevent Nathan from giving himself to another woman before Aurora and he learn that emotions as strong as hate are really love in disguise, and that they wouldn't hurt and bother each other so much if they didn't truly care about the other.

To mend a Spell by Lisa Higdon is my favorite story in the collection. Laura, orphaned as a young girl, was raised as her dressmaker Grandmother's apprentice in Salem, Massachusetts. While searching for fabric in their attic, Laura stumbles upon an old keepsake chest. Curiosity gets the best of her, so she breaks the lock. Inside, she finds a Spell Book that belonged to one of her ancesters. She reads the book with a degree of scepticsm, but when things start to go wrong for a sea caption she recently met, she begins to believe in the magic. Using the spells to reverse the bad luck with befell the captain bewitches them both, drawing them closer together romantically.

A Spell of Mist and Roses by Amy Elizabeth Saunders started off with great promise and admiration for the hero, when Kit was banished by the King for standing up for his principles. Once he arrives at the dilapidated castle, he turns very unlikable in his arrogance over the lack of amenities and servants. Only Isabelle, a young herbalist, can change his situation and attitude by declaring that the spell on the castle will be broken if Kit serves the townspeople. Through hard work, kindness and compassion, he gains the respect of the people and of the reader, and finds his niche in the community and in Isabella's heart.

This is a collection of four romantic tales with a magical twist.My favourites were Saving Sirena,in which a lonely man finds a cat in the street,only to discover the cat is really a young witch who had a spell cast on her to remain a cat,unless she could find someone to fall in love with her without the aid of her magic;and Everything She Does Is Magick,in which a young girl is destined to have a child with a certain boy she just happens to love,but he does not feel the same,so it is up to her aunts to make sure he does...

As a small rural librarian, I must spend our library's dollars very carefully. I always buy Susan Krinard's books as I know they tell a good story and circulate well. This short story is a wonderful fantasy and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a little magic in their life.

"Riverxine" should take a moment to remember the difference between fantasy and reality. The witch as figure of fantasy is as well-entrenched in 20th century fiction as Elizabeth Montgomery in BEWITCHED. As a practicing Wiccan, I find any positive depiction of a Wise Woman to be a great step forward for our religion - not something to slam.

In keeping with the season, one of the best anthologies I have read, a great collection of excellent stories. A fantasy read. I especially liked Sue Krinard's story. It's nice to find a hero with integrity. I highly recommend it!

This is a charming collection designed to warm your heart on Halloween. (And Riverxine should lighten up a bit -- no one picks up a collection of "fantasy romances" looking for a textbook on witchcraft! By the way, not everyone =knows= a "real witch" to interview. Real witchcraft bears the same relationship to fantasy romance that real men do to romance heros -- the name's the same, but we all know the difference between fantasy and reality!) Besides, BEWITCHED proves four times over that True Love conquers all differences, and that's the real magic of Halloween, "if you ask me"!

This is an fun collection of Halloween romances-----a great read for a bewitching night.

Back cover reads:
The way to a man's heart? Some say kindness, some say food, some say flirting, or being good. But when mortal ways miss the mark, casting spells can conjure up sparks...
Bewitched
"Saving Sirena" buy USA Today bestselling author
Susan Krinard
Save cat, get witch: When a rescued black cat turns into a beautiful, ever-so-grateful witch, Jack Danner has his hands full trying to ward off her latest seductive spell.
"Everything She Does Is Magick" by USA Today bestselling author
Maggie Shayne
When a trio of matchmaking witches chooses unsuspecting little Nathan McBride as the perfect mate for their baby neice, the future looks rosy indeed-except for one little catch: They must keep him a virgin!
"To Men a Spell" by Lisa Higdon
When a young would-be witch carelessly places a curse on a handsome sea captain, her attempt to reverse the spell only strengthens the magic...of love.
"A Spell of Mist and Roses"
by Amy Elizabeth Saunders
Banished to a cursed castle, and arrogant nobleman seeks the help of a beautiful village witch-but first he must open his mind...and heart.

This is an awesome book of short stories....I highly recommend...just bought it and am on my second trip thru!

This is an awesome book of short stories....I highly recommend...just bought it and am on my second trip thru!