Enchanted: The Donovan Legacy (Silhouette Intimate Moments, #961) [Mass Market Paperback]

Nora Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Intimate Moments | Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Lovely, guileless Rowan Murray felt drawn to brooding Liam Donovan with a power she'd never imagined possible. And his breathtaking kisses convinced her he felt the same. But she soon realized her darkly enigmatic neighbor was as elusive as the mysterious wolf she'd seen lurking about her cabin. Liam was tormented by indecision. He understood he had no right to love Rowan, knowing what lay ahead. But the allure of her beguiling innocence overpowered his will until he could resist no longer. And he knew, if he was ever to make Rowan his, he had no chance but to reveal his incredible secret.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Setting: Oregon coast, present day
Sensuality rating: 6

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers pure magic with the publication of Enchanted, part of the Donovan Legacy series. Lovely schoolteacher Rowan Murray has always done what others thought was best for her, until she decides to take a vacation at a friend's remote Oregon cabin. There she finds herself drawn to her neighbor, brooding Irish loner Liam Donovan, and to a golden-eyed black wolf who appears at her door. Rowan suspects there is more to Liam than meets the eye when he begins haunting her suddenly very steamy dreams. Together, Liam and the wolf--and the quiet majesty of the Oregon coast--influence Rowan to make her life her own and her hopes reality. --Alison Trinkle

Review

"Roberts's bestselling novels are some of the best in the romance genre.'" - USA TODAY "Nora Roberts is a storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent." - Publishers Weekly "Romance will never die as long as the mega-selling Roberts keeps writing it." - Kirkus Reviews" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette; 1 edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373079613
• ISBN-13: 978-0373079612
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!, January 29, 2002

By 

Sophie (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enchanted: The Donovan Legacy (Silhouette Intimate Moments, #961) (Mass Market Paperback)

"Enchanted" is the fourth book in Nora Roberts' "Donovan Legacy" and it is exactly as its name suggests, enchanting. It is a lovely tale of fantasy and romance, and of finding the truest magic in the heart.
Rowan Murray has finally made a decision for herself and escaped from her smothering life in San Francisco to a friend's cabin on the Oregon coast. Rowan immediately feels more at home in her new surroundings than she ever did in the city, and for the first time in longer than she can remember, she begins to listen to her heart.
Rowan falls in love with the place she is calling home, and notices almost every day a sleek and gorgeous black wolf watching the cabin (and her) out of his golden eyes. She also meets her dangerously handsome and mysterious neighbour Liam Donovan. Rowan and Liam have an immediate and intense response to each other, which continues to grow as they become friends.
But Liam Donovan is filled with indecision. The innocent and beautiful Rowan makes his blood run hot and his body yearn, but he feels he has no right to take advantage of her at such a vulnerable time in her life. He also knows his honour is such that he will not allow their relationship to progress much further, until she knows of his special heritage and the gifts that come with it.
Will Rowan be able to accept Liam for who he is once she knows the incredible truth? And will Liam be able to open his guarded heart and offer Rowan the one thing that really matters?
Read it and find out.
I really loved this book. Nora Roberts has crafted a sweet and whimsical tale of magic and destiny and love. The story is refreshingly original and the romance between Rowan and Liam is fresh and fun. I thought Liam was a great hero, stubborn and brooding, but yet with a soft and loving heart. He's not in the least bit creepy, and all that's necessary to realize that is a bit of imagination. This is a story of magic - it's not supposed to be realistic - who would want it to be? So when you read this book, suspend your disbelief and just enjoy it. I guarantee this magical, fanciful tale will sweep you away and leave you sated and happy!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fantasy Romance, December 23, 2001

By 

Tonya Ramagos (Chattanooga, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enchanted: The Donovan Legacy (Silhouette Intimate Moments, #961) (Mass Market Paperback)

As a woman so often ruled by her family, never making any choices for herself, Rowan Murray ventures to a cabin in the woods in search of solitude and time to evaluate herself and her life. She's surprised to find she feels more at home in the tiny cabin surrounded by the beauties of wilderness than she'd ever felt in her home in the city. Then she meets Liam Donovan-the owner of a cabin a few miles through the woods from hers. Suddenly he's with her in her thoughts, her dreams, and as a relationship begins to flourish his effect on her sends her sailing to a fantasy world. But there are many things about Liam Donovan that Rowan is unaware of. Particularly his heritage. As the story unfolds, Rowan learns of this heritage and that of her shocking heritage as well.

While this is the first book from THE DONOVAN LEGACY series that I've read, I can assure you I will be reading more. The story behind ENCHANTED is one of fantasy nestled in a sweet romance. Shape-shifting witches, magical powers, and secrets hidden in the past keep you turning the page demanding to know more. The description of each scene brings the story jumping off the pages to life, making you feel as if you are truly experiencing the moments rather than simply reading about them. A very delightful read.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanted Indeed!, January 27, 2000

By 

Krishna Williams (Sevierville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enchanted: The Donovan Legacy (Silhouette Intimate Moments, #961) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is awesome! I fell for it as soon as I started reading it. Before, I thought Sebastian was just the man, and now that I have read this Liam is really the man! The two of them were my favorite characters in the books about the Donovans. Liam's character was handsome, dark, and mysterious! I not only found a plot, but understood it and enjoyed it. There was heat between Liamand Rowan as soon as they met and it didn't end even at the end. This book and The Donovan Legacy make you wish you had that kind of magic inside of you, and yern for more. The only thing I had a problem with is that with The Donovan Legacy Sebastian and Mel had twins, Shawn & Keely, and with Enchanted they only had Aiden and she was pregnant again. I would really like to know what happened there. This book makes you believe in the goodness of magic and love. I will definitly read both books more than once!