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Liked It “I loved Katherine Kennedy’s Enchanting the Lady! I’ve read a number of shape shifter stories, but never read one with a lion as the hero. Sir Terence Blackwell embodied all of the delicious alpha qualities I’ve come to expect, and love, about shape shifter heroes. Blackwell’s ways to protect...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I loved Katherine Kennedy’s Enchanting the Lady! I’ve read a number of shape shifter stories, but never read one with a lion as the hero. Sir Terence Blackwell embodied all of the delicious alpha qualities I’ve come to expect, and love, about shape shifter heroes. Blackwell’s ways to protect Felicity without her knowledge were creative, sexy and endearing.
Karen D wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Unwinding the mystery of Felicity’s “attacks” was fun. I do love unmasking the culprit alongside the hero and heroine. It was also an interesting twist on the “haves” and “have nots” in a historical setting.
This book hit every one of my loves, a historical mystery with strong underpinnings of the paranormal. Needless to say, it hit my Keeper Shelf – I want to read again!
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“A very different sort of book, but fun. All about magic and the were-people.”
Pattigr wrote this review Thursday, September 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was something fun to read, with a twist in the magic in it's acceptance in the human world. I liked the relationship between the main characters. It got me interested in her other books in the series, which are now in my TBR shelf. ”
Flor R wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good story but not great.”
booklovers wrote this review Tuesday, September 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“In a world where magic ruled everything, Felicity Seymour couldn't perform even the simplest spell. If she didn't pass her testing, she'd lose her duchy - and any hope of marriage. But one man didn't seem to mind her lack of dowry: a darkly delicious baronet who had managed to scare away the rest of London's Society misses.
Dawn H wrote this review Sunday, August 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Sir Terence Blackwell knew the enchanting woman before him wasn't entirely without magic. Not only could she completely disarm him with her gorgeous lavender eyes and frank candor, but his were-lion senses could smell a dark power on her - the same kind of relic magic that had killed his brother. Was she using herself, or was it being used against her?
One needed a husband, and the other needed answers. But only together could they find the strongest magic of all: true love.”
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“In a world where magic is commonplace, Lady Felicity Seymour, heir to two magically powerful parents, cannot even cast a simple spell. When her test to see if she will inherit her duchy doesn't go well, she is left bereft. As if that wasn't enough, she is being tormented magically by an unknown source. She is at her lowest point when she meets the seductive Sir Terence Blackwell. Ignored or forgotten all of her life, Felicity is surprised to encounter a man who notices and remembers her. A golden god of a man who awakens desires in her she's never before experienced.
Persephone wrote this review Thursday, July 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Sir Terence Blackwell is a baronet; a shape-shifter with no magical abilities. As soon as he beholds Felicity, he is immediately affected by her beauty. Although he is taken with her he senses an underlying hint of relic-magic surrounding her. Relic-magic was used to kill his beloved brother, and Terence has been hunting it ever since. He is suspicious of her but also very drawn to her.
The two meet at a ball when Terence rescues Felicity from being crushed by the throng of people. Both feel a strong physical reaction to the other and before the end of the night share a passionate kiss. Terence decides to court (but not actually marry) Felicity to get close to her and discover the source of the relic-magic he senses in her. The more time he spends with her however, the more his desire for her grows.
I was thoroughly enchanted by Terence and Felicity. There have been few books where both protagonists appealed to me so much, and this was one of them. They are both highly likable and exceedingly charming. They made a wonderful couple and I was completely smitten with them through the entire novel. Terence was noble and wonderfully sexy, being a were-lion I loved that he could barely control his animal instincts when he was near Felicity. Felicity tugged at my heart, she was kind and loyal and only wanted to be loved. The supporting characters were also very likable, colorful and unique. I really liked Bentley, Terence's were-rat manservant and also an adorable dragonette that although small is lethal. The mystery behind Felicity's torments had me guessing right up until the reveal.
ENCHANTING THE LADY is a book that I cannot imagine anyone disliking. The story casts a spell on you the minute you read the opening lines and it keeps you enthralled until the last page. A must read for anyone who enjoys a well written, heart warmingly romantic story.”
0 of 3 members found this review helpful“Awful, awful book. Bad world building, stupid cutesy renamings of major London landmarks for no reason (Pall MAGE, anyone?), and lackluster characters make this one to avoid for all book lovers, everywhere.
Kassiana wrote this review Saturday, May 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The fact that the stupid author recommendation on the front dares to compare this trash positively with J.K. Rowling's wonderful Harry Potter books is intensely offensive. Go reread Harry Potter instead. Or go read Dave Barry Is Not Taking This Sitting Down! (which, he claims, would have been named Tuesdays With Harry Potter had not his Legal Department complained).”
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“If you are a fan of fantasy and romance, you will love this book. Kathryne Kennedy is a talented, fresh voice and her stories are amazing.”
Erin Quinn wrote this review Friday, April 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Enchanting the Lady, Relics of Merlin is aptly named. It is enchanting! This is the first book in a series of Relics of Merlin books and I am already hooked. Ms. Kennedy’s strong plot, intriguing characters and this inventive new twist on romance make Enchanting the Lady one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
Judy and M wrote this review Friday, March 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Read the entire review here: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2008/01/review-enchanting-lady.html”
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“It is the year 1882, where magic rules Victorian London, where the amount of magic you possess is linked to your title, where commoners don’t own any magic, where shape-shifters are immune to magic and considered as vermin by all but the Crown. For shape-shifters protect the Crown against evil relic-magic, the only magic that can defeat any other magic, but even shape-shifters have their weak moments...
Dream-Mistress wrote this review Friday, February 1 2008. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
At a young age Felicity Seymour, Duchess of Honor Stonehaven lost her parents, now she lives with her aunt and uncle. She has a hard time living in a world full of magic as she hardly possess any magic of her own, if she cannot prove at her testing that she inherited her parents magic she will lose her duchy and then she is in real trouble for she also lacks a dowry. What man would want her then when scarcely any man notice her now? But Felicity does attract the attention of a handsome and intriguing man, a man that makes her heart beat faster every time she sees him, a man looked down upon by society, a shape-shifter...
Sir Terence Blackwell knows the moment he sees her that she is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, but she also means danger as his were-lion senses pick up the dark smell of evil relic-magic on her. Since Terence is also a relic-hunter, he is determined to find out if Felicity uses this evil magic herself or if she is an innocent victim. He decides to court her but he soon is trapped in his own deceit for she takes his breath away and she is genuinely in love with him, but he has a job to do. He has to find the evil relic but at the same time he wants to protect Felicity and that is not easy in a world where nothing is what it seems and danger is always on the lookout of lurking...
This is the first part in the Relics of Merlin Series and all I can say is that Kathryne Kennedy kicked off her new series with a bang! The moment I started to read this magical and dazzling story it grabbed me and did not let go, the further I got in this fast paced story the more I devoured the pages until I reached the very last sentence on the very last page. I closed the book with a big smile on my face and it left me in awe and utterly spellbound.
Kathryne Kennedy created a whole new world that is inventive as well as resourceful by interweaving the stiff Victorian period with magic, magical creatures and a paranormal touch. It is refreshing, it sparkles and is very cleverly done. She gradually pulls you into the story with bits of information of this new world and paints a scenery so rich in detail that you wish you were a part of the story.
So the couple that takes you on a magical and enthralling journey are Felicity and Terence. Two heroes to die for, with Terence Kathryne Kennedy created a noble and honourable man, one who has always been scorn by society simply because he is a shape-shifter. A man tormented by the death of his brother, a man with a mission, namely to destroy all evil relic-magic, the same magic that destroyed his brother. The were-lion in him wants to claim Felicity as his mate the moment they meet but he tries to fight his feelings for her.
Felicity is a charming young lady from the country who has to manage in the big city without having any magic of her own, she is a bit gullible, she does not mince matters and all she wants is to be loved by someone special. So when Terence enters her life and courts her, she takes her chance and finds out there is so much more to this handsome man then meets the eye. The dialogues between them sizzle of the pages and are interlaced with a deep passion. Felicity and Terence will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride, their romance leap off the pages with such passion and flair that it will give you goose bumps!
An engaging cast of supporting characters flesh out the rest of the story, there are many well-drawn figures that enrich this story. But the main focus of the story is as it should be on Felicity and Terence. The plot is masterly, rich and stunning and it will keep you on your toes right till the very end! At the same time the plot does not have the upperhand, Kathryne Kennedy made sure that there were enough pages to interlace this exciting plot with the perfect classic love-story and that makes this story so versatile.
So with a cast of characters you will adore, a passionate romance that overflows each page and a thrilling, dangerous and dark plot you can truly say that every page of this story is a lyrical masterpiece! This refreshing and dazzling story will sweep you of your feet and take your breath away for it is a perfect read and most definitely a keeper!
Kathryne Kennedy has written a gem of a story!
Dream Mistress, official reviewer for Realmsonourbookshelves.com”
