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Summary: Excellent mixing of fantasy with a Regency romance
Review: 0-515-12505-9 In 1789, James, Viscount Lord Stavely died leaving a widow who fails to grieve for him one iota. He also left behind a legitimate daughter Clarice and a "natural" child, Felicia. Unable to cope with her grief, a distraught Felicia retreats to the garden, standing near her deceased father's favorite statue. When she starts to cry, her tears make contact with the statue. Magically, the statue changes into a flesh and blood being. Blaic was cursed for abetting the marriage between a fairy and a mortal. Only human tears could release him from his stone prison. All Blaic wants to do is return to his home. However, he needs Felicia to accomplish the deed. As he spends time helping her, he falls in love with the mortal, a taboo amidst his people. She returns his feelings. He spent centuries as a statue after only assisting someone break the taboo. Imagine what will happen if he actively participates in breaking the taboo. KISSED BY STARLIGHT is a multilayered early regency romance that adds fantasy elements into a complex (at times too complex to follow) but overall charming mix. The protagonists are unique and interesting cross-species' lovers, who will garner reader empathy. The support cast, especially the Cinderella-like malevolent stepmother, seems a bit cartoonish in nature. However, anyone who enjoys a historical fantasy romance should enter the imaginative world of Lynn Bailey where reality remains in a mundane world left behind by the reader. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Pretty good, not great
Review: I actually picked this one up from a half-price table. I'm more of a "like a love story in my sci/fi-fantasy" novels than a "like sci/fi-fantasy in my romance" novels kind of reader so that might be why I found it a tad on the light and frothy side. (Not enough pages for a gal used to trilogies!) Not a bad book at all though, I'm glad I bought it.
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Summary: Pretty good, not great
Review: I actually picked this one up from a half-price table. I'm more of a "like a love story in my sci/fi-fantasy" novels than a "like sci/fi-fantasy in my romance" novels kind of reader so that might be why I found it a tad on the light and frothy side. (Not enough pages for a gal used to trilogies!) Not a bad book at all though, I'm glad I bought it.
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Summary: Pretty good, not great
Review: I actually picked this one up from a half-price table. I'm more of a "like a love story in my sci/fi-fantasy" novels than a "like sci/fi-fantasy in my romance" novels kind of reader so that might be why I found it a tad on the light and frothy side. (Not enough pages for a gal used to trilogies!) Not a bad book at all though, I'm glad I bought it.
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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: I really liked this book. The story was wonderful and the characters were fascinating. I loved how the story developed and I really loved the ending. It had just the right combination of magic and romance to keep you intriged and the story flowed very smoothly. It was never slow. I recommed this book to anyone that likes a good faerie story. Very enchanting. Hope you enjoy.
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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: I really liked this book. The story was wonderful and the characters were fascinating. I loved how the story developed and I really loved the ending. It had just the right combination of magic and romance to keep you intriged and the story flowed very smoothly. It was never slow. I recommed this book to anyone that likes a good faerie story. Very enchanting. Hope you enjoy.
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Summary: One of My Favorites, Full of Tension and Suspense
Review: In the late 18th century, Felicia Starret's uncertain future takes a turn for the worse when her father, the Viscount Stavely, dies. Because she is his illegitimate daughter, Felicia has been figuratively thrown to the wolves with no one left to protect her. Soon, however, she has the unbelievably good fortune to release, albeit unknowingly, a "fairie" from his stone prison. This "fairie" (he really hates being called that) is Blaic, a prince of his people, who was cursed after helping his king's daughter escape. Blaic is thrilled when he is released from the stone, and rushes back to the Living Lands, only to find out that the curse is not yet lifted. He still needs Felicia. As they spend more time together, Felicia and Blaic fall in love, but because Felicia is human, they cannot touch without obligation -- a "fairie" is bound to fulfil the wish of any human they come into physical contact with. This makes for great sexual tension between the two characters, and gives the book that extra zing that warrants five stars. The novel also works in its basic plot, that of Felicia struggling to live her life on her terms, outside, and in spite of, what everyone thinks of her and tells her about herself. This book has it all -- spells, girls fallen under enchantments, a wicked stepmother, a charming prince, and a heroine that goes from the cinders to the palace. You will get caught up Felicia's odyssey and the romance between her and Blaic, wish the stepmother to hot, firey place, and be satisfied at the ending. A wonderful escapist read that I highly recommend.
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Summary: One of My Favorites, Full of Tension and Suspense
Review: In the late 18th century, Felicia Starret's uncertain future takes a turn for the worse when her father, the Viscount Stavely, dies. Because she is his illegitimate daughter, Felicia has been figuratively thrown to the wolves with no one left to protect her. Soon, however, she has the unbelievably good fortune to release, albeit unknowingly, a "fairie" from his stone prison. This "fairie" (he really hates being called that) is Blaic, a prince of his people, who was cursed after helping his king's daughter escape. Blaic is thrilled when he is released from the stone, and rushes back to the Living Lands, only to find out that the curse is not yet lifted. He still needs Felicia. As they spend more time together, Felicia and Blaic fall in love, but because Felicia is human, they cannot touch without obligation -- a "fairie" is bound to fulfil the wish of any human they come into physical contact with. This makes for great sexual tension between the two characters, and gives the book that extra zing that warrants five stars. The novel also works in its basic plot, that of Felicia struggling to live her life on her terms, outside, and in spite of, what everyone thinks of her and tells her about herself. This book has it all -- spells, girls fallen under enchantments, a wicked stepmother, a charming prince, and a heroine that goes from the cinders to the palace. You will get caught up Felicia's odyssey and the romance between her and Blaic, wish the stepmother to hot, firey place, and be satisfied at the ending. A wonderful escapist read that I highly recommend.
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Summary: Delightful Book
Review: KISSED BY STARLIGHT has the perfect balance of romance and fantasy. I couldn't put the book down, and now I'm looking for Ms. Bailey's other titles. I really enjoyed this story.
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Summary: Here's a little extra information on KISSED BY STARLIGHT.
Review: KISSED BY STARLIGHT is the sequel to FLOWERS BY MOONLIGHT, my January '99 Magical Love title. In FBM, there was a character known as Blaic. By the time I approached the end of FBM, I knew that I *had* to bring Blaic back in a book of his own. Besides, how long could I leave him a statue in an English garden? Well, 648 years, as it turned out, but it took that long to find the right woman for him. I hope you enjoy KISSED BY STARLIGHT. Here are some reviews: Rendezvous: KISSED BY STARLIGHT is a fascinating tale of make-believe that will enchant readers and keep them spellbound. The hero is a dream come true, and the heroine's unselfish love is the weapon she uses to capture his heart...It's a thrilling as a magic carpet ride. Affaire de Coeur: Lynn Bailey has done it again! KISSED BY STARLIGHT is inspiring, exciting, romantic...and totally magical. If you read anything, it should be this! You won't be disappointed. Frankly, it's a big thrill to get reviews like this! I'd like to hear what readers like you have to say...good or (gulp!) bad. Post here with your opinion, okay?
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