Night Magic [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen Robards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1987

An exciting and passionate contemporary romance about novelist Clara Winston, a woman who creates strong heroes and hopes to meet one someday. But after members of the KGB appear at her door thinking that she knows CIA agent Jack McCain (who has the same nickname as one of her fictional heroes), she finds herself on the run with Jack--and her life really turns into an adventure.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"NIGHT MAGIC will captivate and delight you. You have GOT to read it!" (Affaire de Coeur )

"The mistress of sizzling sensuality." (Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine )

"Ms. Robards writes spellbinding romance." (Publishers Weekly )

"Karen is one of those writers I buy without needing to read a review." (Johanna Lindsey )

"Draw a line between two extremely popular genres, mysteries and romance novels, and in the middle you will find the bestselling Robards. She merges the two worlds like no one else, deftly interlacing plot and passion." (Albany Times Union ) --This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Karen Robards is the author of thirty-three books and one novella. She is the mother of three boys, ages 12, 17, and 23, and lives in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. A regular on the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists, among others, she published her first novel at age 24. "I read, I write, and I chauffeur children," she says with a laugh. "That's my life." --This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (October 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446300586
• ISBN-13: 978-0446300582
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,738,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Karen Robards is the bestselling author of twenty-seven novels. The winner of six Silver Pen awards for favorite romance novelist, as well as numerous other awards, she lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, Doug, and their sons Peter, Christopher, and Jack. She says, "I read, I write, and I chase children. That's my life."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced and Fun with romance, June 4, 2003

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janlouise (Ruston, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night Magic (Mass Market Paperback)

There is nothing slow about this book. It starts out with action. Clara is a romance author, single, and appears to be settled in her dull and quiet life. But all that changes one night when the KGB show up at her home breaking down her door wanting to know where he is- where Magic Dragon is hiding. Her lastest book Magic Dragon is dedicated to the real Magic Dragon (her cat "poof"). She is now on the run for her life with a man she has never met but is thought to be her lover, Jack McClain, code name Magic Dragon - a CIA agent that is on the run for his life after coming across information of Russian spies in government positions. Jack is rough and tough, military all the way, 38 and single. He has had his share of women- and his "type" has never been like Clara- or has it and he just didn't know it. There is never a dull moment in this story. The cat plays an important part in the story, too. If you are a cat lover you'll enjoy it. Lots of fun, adverture, romance... I highly recommend it! Being my first Karen Robards book to read- I look forward to reading more by her.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good until . . ., March 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Night Magic (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was pretty good--fast paced, suspenseful, romantic--until the author lapsed into purple prose and contrived conflict. I never really saw a valid reason for the heroine's animosity toward the hero. All the internal and external man-bashing--typical of the Karen Robards novels I've read so far (only 2 to date) makes me cringe. I felt so sorry for this hero. If a woman begged a man to make love to her and then so brutally rejected him afterwards, he'd likely devastated. And why? Because *she* refused to take responsibility for her part in it! Not the mark of true womanhood or heroism, imo. But I suspect this is an old novel (1980s?) pandering to the editors' calls for angry conflict instead of story conflict. Sigh. Well, I'll read one of her later ones, but if she hasn't evolved with the times, then it'll be my last Karen Robards novel.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adventure , Romance and Pet Friendly, October 7, 2002

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L. J Nary (Indio, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night Magic (Mass Market Paperback)

This story starts out with action and really doesn't stop until the last few chapters of the book. Thats the main reason I liked it, also the male character was very masculine and came across very appealing. The cat who goes along on the adventures with Jack and Clara really made the story even more fun to read! The story is not deep it is just sizzling romance and tremendous adventure. I really like a good page turner, even if some parts were a bit unbelievable who cares, if you have a good imagination this book is worth your time!!

Lisa Nary