Charming Lily [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Fern Michaels (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2001

Professional mountaineer Lily is building a new life for herself--in ways she never would have expected. She's traded the mountain wilderness of Wyoming for the lush river country of the deep South, where she is busy restoring a fine old Natchez, Mississippi house. And she's rediscovered happiness with Matt Starr, the man she has always loved.

But Lily's dreams for the future are suddenly threatened when Matt disappears without a trace. Fearing foul play, she is determined to use her wits--and her will--to find him, embarking on a dangerous journey into unfamiliar territory. Though tested as never before, Lily knows that somehow she is being guided by a source she cannot explain--one that will help her find the courage to hold onto everything that's dear...

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Matt Starr, CEO of a computer company, left Lily at the altar ten years ago, but now he's determined not to let her go. Lily suspects something is wrong when he misses the rehearsal dinner, but when he doesn't show up for their wedding, again, she flies into a rage. Matt's best friend, Marcus, believes that Matt is in trouble, but Lily is skeptical until she starts experiencing unexplained spells that seem to indicate that, indeed, Matt is in danger. It turns out that the necklace her best friend gave her is a family heirloom: a wishkeeper that gives Lily the "sight." They rescue Matt, who was kidnapped, with the help of Lily's visions, but another attempt at matrimony may be more than she can take even if she can see the future. A fun romance from a popular master of the genre. Patty Engelmann
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 509 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786234512
• ISBN-13: 978-0739416402
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,974,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Fern Michaels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Fool Me Once, Sweet Revenge, The Nosy Neighbor, Pretty Woman, and dozens of other novels and novellas. There are over seventy million copies of her books in print. Fern Michaels has built and funded several large day-care centers in her hometown, and is a passionate animal lover who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. She shares her home in South Carolina with her four dogs and a resident ghost named Mary Margaret.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Lily, May 3, 2001

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Susan Manning (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charming Lily (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed reading Charming Lily ....it has a lot of mystery in it ...just enough to keep your attention until the end . if you like the TV show Survivor , you'll love this book . As always the dogs that are owned ny the characters in the book are delightful & the reader falls in love with them . It is just a good book with things that interest all of us . and of course it is a good love story !! Susan Manning

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets, March 27, 2001

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charming Lily (Mass Market Paperback)

Ten years ago, Matt Starr jilted Lily at the altar because he feared commitment. While she waited for his arrival at the church, he drove off on his motorcycle and with no capital began the now very successful Digitech. Forty-nine weeks ago, he joined much of the firm on an Extreme Vacation where the guide turned out to be Lily. Matt immediately decides that he wants Lily at his side forever and begins a campaign to regain her trust. Three weeks from now, Matt and Lily will marry in Natchez, Mississippi because they never stopped loving each other.

History repeats itself and Matt fails to show up again. However, this time three thugs abduct Matt. However, Matt's dog Gracie convinces Lily that this time Matt did not flee on his Harley. With normal and paranormal help, Lily begins searching for the missing groom.

CHARMING LILY is a charming contemporary romantic suspense that is fun to read as amateur sleuths battle with amateur kidnappers with Matt being the prize. The cast makes the story line work to include an unnecessary but quite entertaining side bar into the paranormal that Fern Michaels cleverly fits into the main plot. Ms. Michaels charms her audience with this enticing novel.

Harriet Klausner

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely charming story! Very highly recommended, May 6, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charming Lily (Mass Market Paperback)

Thirty years old, Lily Harper has been left at the altar twice by the same man! Lily thinks that she should've known that Matt Starr would leave her at the altar again. All the signs had been there. She hadn't seen him in a month. He'd missed Christmas, barely called, and then put a million he put in her bank account for the kiss-off.

Suits and ties are for others, and although he's the CEO of Digitech, Matt has no qualms about looking like a vagabond even though he has millions tucked in various accounts. Matt can't wait to marry the love of his life. When he leaves the Digitech offices on New Year's Eve, Matt plans to drive to Natchez along with his dog Gracie. Ten years ago he left Lily at the altar, but on New Year's Day, he's finally going to place his ring on her finger. Or so he thinks. But when Matt stops at an ATM on the edge of town, the nefarious activities of three well-dressed thieves results in his being kidnapped, drugged, and missing on his wedding day. Again.

Best man and business partner Dennis finds it strange that no one picked him up at the airport. Closer to Matt than most brothers, Dennis staunchly believes Matt would never repeat his mistake of ten years ago. So when the beautiful Matt's dog mysteriously turns up nearly starved and obviously neglected, Dennis joins forces with Lily and best friend Sadie to find Matt.

As tangled as the plot becomes, the subplot becomes even more fun as a necklace comes to Lily's hands. The "wish keeper" brings about extraordinary events, lending an element of magic to an already entrancing tale. Indeed, Fern Michael's charming storytelling becomes an absolute delight, weaving just the right elements of magic to create a memorable tale of love. The depth of characterizations, not only in the main characters but also the secondary characters and even the animals, results in remarkable novel that you won't be able to put down. CHARMING LILY is very highly recommended!