Remember The Magic (Berkley Sensation) [Paperback]

Donna Fletcher (Author)

Book Description

Series: Berkley Sensation | Publication Date: January 6, 2004

It's been 500 years since broken-hearted witch Sydney Wyrrd fled from the Scottish Highlands, fearing her presence would bring harm to her beloved. Only through divine intervention has she been able to return to 1564, but will the brave chieftain who captured her heart remember their love?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

At the ripe old age of 600, immortal witch Sydney Wyrrd gets a second chance at love in Fletcher's lackluster paranormal romance. Nearly 500 years earlier, Sydney fled from her relationship with 16th-century clan Chieftain Duncan Tavish, but now Sydney has been sent back in time to reunite with him-which proves to be an easy task. Even though Sydney is transported to a time 13 years past when she originally left, she needs only announce her presence and say she missed Duncan for him to accept her back in his life. Indeed, there's little romantic tension between the lovers, and they spend most of their time having dull, circular conversations about spiritualism ("If you do not believe, you cannot have faith in anything. You cannot even have faith in yourself, therefore, how can you ever truly exist?"). If it weren't for a few bumps in the road-Duncan's sister is against their union, a pesky warlock is stirring up trouble and a handful of Duncan's clansmen think Sydney should be burned at the stake-there would be no story. As it is, the pair overcome these hurdles with ease, which makes for a fairly uneventful read. The appearance of Sydney's friends, including her bubbly niece Ali (heroine of Wedding Spell), will amuse Fletcher's fans, but few will be entertained by the flat romance.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425193276
• ISBN-13: 978-0425193273
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #684,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Donna Fletcher is a USA Today bestselling romance author. She's written thirty books mostly historical romances; THE BUCCANEER, THE IRISH DEVIL and the popular SINCLARE BROTHERS series being among fan favorites. And not to forget the ever popular, four-book, WYRRD WITCHES series beginning with THE WEDDING SPELL.
BOUND TO A WARRIOR, September 2010, is the first book in her new Scottish historical WARRIOR KING series. The second book LOVED BY A WARRIOR follows in June 2011. The third A Warrior's Promise, April 2012 and the fourth book has a tentative release date of January 2013.
She started her career selling short stories and winning reader contests. She soon expanded her writing to her love of romance novels and sold her first book SAN FRANCISCO SURRENDER the year she became president of New Jersey Romance Writers. Donna is also a past president of Novelists, Inc.

Drop by Donna's website www.donnafletcher.com where you can learn more about her, read her blog,and find a list of her books. And if you'd like, send her an email. She loves hearing from readers.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Magic of Remember the Magic is ExtremelyTame!, July 30, 2004

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Nancy Compton (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remember The Magic (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

The story is everything fluffy, warm, fuzzy and unexciting. If you are a devoted fan of Donna Fletcher, you'll probably love this book. Those of us who have never read her works and was anticipating dramatic escapades, it was surprisingly bland and continually flat. I noted the storyline was heavy into messages against prejudice and preaching how one should look at life. I didn't find the messages overwhelming to the point of reader overload; the book just wasn't what I was expecting from reading the back cover. To give Remember the Magic its due, it did keep my interest. It was a pleasant tale and I enjoyed it, but I doubt I will look for more books by this author as I like my books with a more rousing storyline.

It appears Remember The Magic is a somewhat sequel to Wedding Spell. Just because Remember The Magic wasn't for me, it doesn't mean it wasn't a good book and should pass up.

5.0 out of 5 stars Freat romantic fantasy, January 7, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remember The Magic (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

Five centuries ago the witch Sydney Wyrdd and Scottish clan chief Duncan fell in love, but both know the helplessness of a relationship as he must care for his people above his own needs. She flees into the future for his sake. Sydney helps Tempest the Ancient One regain her lost love. Feeling more than just gratitude, Tempest wants the same for Sydney. Tempest returns Sydney back in time to her beloved.

However, though heartbroken and haunted by Sydney, who vanished thirteen years ago Duncan is expected to marry Eileen of clan Carron. That is until Duncan and Sydney see one another as his future bride arrives at his keep. They realize that they still love one another, but the problems that caused her to leave still remain and are compounded by the alliance the honorable Duncan has made through his upcoming marriage with clan Carron.

REMEMBER THE MAGIC is an entertaining romantic fantasy that stars Sydney, a secondary player in previous tales, one who Donna Fletcher's fans have waited for to get her own chance at love. The interesting story line hooks the audience as it seems impossible for the star-crossed duo to find happiness. The support cast, especially the magical beings (like Beatrice and Tempest) and Duncan's sister Gwen, augment the plot. Though Eileen pales compared to Sydney and Gwen, fans will appreciate Ms. Fletcher's magical charm.

Harriet Klausner

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3.0 out of 5 stars With a little Hollywood magic..., January 7, 2004

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This review is from: Remember The Magic (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

Five hundred years ago, Sydney Wyrrd made the most difficult choice of her life, leaving her beloved Duncan in the ancient Highlands while she zoomed forward to the future. With him being mortal and her an immortal witch, she feared their love doomed. Now, she has returned. For Duncan, only thirteen years have passed, and while he has not been strictly faithful, he has never truly loved another. Both lovers want another chance, but there are difficulties. Sydney is still a witch, and it's the burning times for witches. Too, she has come to have a fondness for modern conveniences that Duncan's world does not even know of yet. Finally, Duncan's sister has far different matrimonial plans for their clan.

*** With a lot of love, understanding, and some help from Hollywood magic of the future, Sydney and Duncan might just have a chance at happiness. Donna Fletcher's characteristically warm humor and familiar characters from past books will make this a sweet read for her legions of fans. ***
Amanda Killgore.