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El Hechizo del Mar (Fairchild Family #2)
The wandering bastard son of an unscrupulous lord, Ian Fairchild longs for a place to call home -- preferably Fionnaway Manor, Ian's fondly remembered Scottish birthplace. But to secure his rights to the estate, he must first marry the manor's displaced owner -- the mysterious Lady Alanna -- and he sets out to conquer her body and her spirit. Rumor has it that Alanna is a...more
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Published
February 28th 1999
by Vergara Editor S.A.
(first published January 1st 1998)
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Nov 07, 2011
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I love regencies with some fantasy woven in, especially if they include some pretty hot love scenes. A warning: if forced seduction is an issue for you, you'll want to pass on this one. While I wouldn't tolerate the hero's behavior in a contemporary romance, it worked for me in this setting. Both Ian (dark and brooding) and Alanna (proud and independent), as well as the other important characters, were nicely drawn (I especially enjoyed Wilda). The plot moved along well with a couple of surprise...more
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Still not sure if I'm a Christina Dodd fan and this book didn't help my decision. Almost put it down a couple of times because I felt that there were parts that were missing. By the end, I'd gotten a decent handle on what was going on but I was lost a bit getting there. The characters were likable but the story didn't flow that well partially because I was under the assumption that this was just a romance - I didn't realize that there were some paranormal elements. A shame, really, because with...more
I admit I'm not too fond of paranormal romance. I like a good ol' historical romance without any magic and such. I came to a conclusion that I wouldn't have minded it too much. Maybe that's part of the reason the book did not sell to me. But what mostly bothered me was SPOILER SPOILER the heroine being taken in her sleep O_O I just really cannot fathom how this can be considered romantic. There were some nice and funny parts though. I liked the "Dream of me" part and Ian's confession. But I thin...more
A WELL FAVORED GENTLEMAN - Okay
Dodd, Christina - 2nd in Well Pleasured series
Where has she been? The rumors fly throughout the Scottish countryside about Lady Alanna, the beautiful and mysterious displaced mistress of Fionnaway Manor. And now she has emerged from hiding, only to find her beloved estate besieged by greedy relatives. . .and coveted by a darkly handsome Englishman.
Ian Fairchild knows that Fionnaway belongs to him alone. For years he yearned for the cherished place where he passed h...more
Dodd, Christina - 2nd in Well Pleasured series
Where has she been? The rumors fly throughout the Scottish countryside about Lady Alanna, the beautiful and mysterious displaced mistress of Fionnaway Manor. And now she has emerged from hiding, only to find her beloved estate besieged by greedy relatives. . .and coveted by a darkly handsome Englishman.
Ian Fairchild knows that Fionnaway belongs to him alone. For years he yearned for the cherished place where he passed h...more
I'm not one of those purists who don't like magic in their peanut butter, but I do like knowing that's what I'm getting when I bite.
Be that as it may, the book was about 1820's selkies. So we have historical romance mixed with folklore. I'd have been ok with that, except that it wasn't until more than halfway through the novel that I realized that yes, the selkies WERE real.
If you're going to have magic in the peanut butter, give me the damn magic and don't poke at it half-heartedly.
Be that as it may, the book was about 1820's selkies. So we have historical romance mixed with folklore. I'd have been ok with that, except that it wasn't until more than halfway through the novel that I realized that yes, the selkies WERE real.
If you're going to have magic in the peanut butter, give me the damn magic and don't poke at it half-heartedly.
This was a "Nook" e-book read. I am beginning to get the hang of it and like the feel of it in my hand. This was the second book in a set and it was okay. I read it while I was on vacation and am just now commenting on it. All that comes to my mind is...seduction, lust, sex...over and over again. Quite boring. Also, it left some of the characters wanting for their stories, but I did not find any links on Ms. Dodd's web site to indicate there were any.
I'm not sure why a lot of people found this book disappointing. I actually liked it. It's a combination of Romance, Magic, and everything else. The story is quite unique and it ended well enough, I don't know why a lot of people thought that the ending was hanging, it really wasn't... A definite must-read, if you're into the whole supernatural genre...
Confusing paranormal elements.
Bizarre and somewhat squicky ... seduction.
Felt like it could have been much shorter.
Vague bad guys with a nefarious plot that makes little sense.
Deus ex machina ending.
For all that, some of it was charming. Too much weighing it down, though. I will try Dodd again, but I'll look for another sale price.
Bizarre and somewhat squicky ... seduction.
Felt like it could have been much shorter.
Vague bad guys with a nefarious plot that makes little sense.
Deus ex machina ending.
For all that, some of it was charming. Too much weighing it down, though. I will try Dodd again, but I'll look for another sale price.
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I enjoyed the book, but what irritates me is NOTHING indicated that it was a paranormal historical romance.
Although I would have read it anyway, at the moment, I was looking for a certain type of story, and I got something totally different.
Although I would have read it anyway, at the moment, I was looking for a certain type of story, and I got something totally different.
Anything to do with the sea will generally entrance me. This one is a mix of selkie and Scottish lore. I enjoyed it and can only wish there was more of a selkie presence. This was a sweet story of Ian and Alanna coming together for a happily ever after. The sacrifices from those in the book were sad and a bit unexpected. I recommend this book to people who love romance with a hint of ocean magic.
I read this many years ago with it first came out but got the $1.99 Kindle download just offered. I'd forgotten how very good this was.
Thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this corner of Scotland, the characters, and the legends. Shed a few tears at the end.
Thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this corner of Scotland, the characters, and the legends. Shed a few tears at the end.
I liked it. A paranormal historical romance. Setting is Scotland and includes the legend of Selkies. Really good book, fantastic ending.
Scottish romance set in 1800. Surrounded by mystery and magic, set at a large estate by the ocean. I recommend!
Cute story. A little over the top at the end but still cute. I will be reading the next one.
I liked the characters but when both old english and supernatural are involved it looses me a bit
Very disjointed story did not flow or really make sense until the end and then it left you hanging
I'm a huge Christina Dodd fan, but this one didn't do it for me.
The magic in this book was a delightful surprise.
I really wanted to give this book 2 1/2 stars.
Very sexy, good read.
Regency
4
so far so slow.....but it picked up the pace somewhat.....really liked the "supernatural" elements to the story......
Christina Dodd is always a pleasure.
I liked it. I liked how the fantasy wasn't too far out there :)
Wait...what? I have no idea what going on and who is doing what. What makes it worse is there's a random character introduces that comes from nowhere and this character jumps topics like the plot has so far...
I might pick it up gain when I'm drunk, or bored, or...high. Might make more sense then...
I mean, it has potential but I have NO clue what is happening.
I might pick it up gain when I'm drunk, or bored, or...high. Might make more sense then...
I mean, it has potential but I have NO clue what is happening.
What a great story! I laughed and cried many times! Such wonderful writing and really engaging characters!! I love this authors work!!
I am currently on a Regency kick and this one was terrific!!
I am currently on a Regency kick and this one was terrific!!
I've read this one before and it was great to read it again. I love magical creatures and it is interesting to get to see how folk tales can make their way in literature.
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Readers become writers, and Christina Dodd has always been a reader. As she was growing up, she read everything, but discovered, because she likes humor, that she liked romance best. In romance, the relationship between one man and one woman holds center stage, and that’s always good for a laugh.
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