Mystic Guardian

Mystic Guardian
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2014-03-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611383595

Aelynn, a tropical island veiled from human sight, magically protects a sacred chalice. When a beautiful maiden washes ashore from the outside world and steals the chalice, she sets in motion dangerous and far-reaching consequences… Trystan l’Enforcer is Aelynn’s powerful guardian. To guarantee the isle’s safety, he plans to marry into a magically powerful family. His ambition is thwarted when his ship carries a sultry beauty onto the island’s hidden shores. She stirs a carnal hunger that risks everything he is and must be…and now he must work with her to recover Aelynn’s most sacred object before chaotic forces can destroy paradise. “Rice’s book boasts a pair of extraordinary characters, her flair for subtle touches of humor and clever dialogue draws the reader into this magical, mystical and sensual paranormal historical romance.” ---Joan Hammond, Romantic Times Book Review “A fine, fresh series kickoff, Rice's latest is passionate, rich in historical detail and peopled with enough captivating secondary characters to pique readers' curiosity for many volumes to come.” Publishers Weekly

Mystic Rider

Mystic Rider
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Penguin Group
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0451224582

When Ian Olympus leaves the isle of Aelynn to retrieve a sacred chalice, he finds the treasure in the hands of Chantal Deveau and recognizes her as the intended mate revealed to him in a vision. Original.

Mystic Guardian

Mystic Guardian
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2007
Genre: Fantasy fiction
ISBN: 9780739484197

Off the coast of France lies the sun-kissed isle of Aelynn. Guarded by Trystan l'Enforcer, its people use magical abilities to protect a sacred chalice. An ambitious Trystan intends to marry for convenience, but when a sultry beauty washes up on his shore, she stirs in him a carnal hunger--and his plans take a confounding turn. Now he must work with her to recover Aelynn's most sacred object before chaotic forces can lead to devastating destruction.

Mystic Warrior

Mystic Warrior
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2009-07-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101060263

Now, the thrilling conclusion no fan will want to miss As E urope is torn by revolution, the fate of the Mystic Isle of Aelynn also falls into question-its survival dependent on recovering the elusive treasure known as the Chalice of Plenty. Only the daughter of Aelynn's spiritual leader and a renegade warrior can accomplish the dangerous mission.

Aura of Magic

Aura of Magic
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611386616

From NYT bestselling author, Patricia Rice, the fourth book and an enticing addition to the Unexpected Magic series. . . Brighid Darrow, Countess of Carstairs, has endured years of a loveless marriage in order to aid her friends and the people of Northridge. Yet once she is widowed, the village shuns her with accusations of witchcraft—vilifying her unique gift of reading auras. Released from past restraints, Bridey rebelliously embraces her dream of establishing a forbidden school for midwives. Having spent his life being all that is proper in hopes of earning a title in return for services to the crown, Aaron Pascoe-Ives, illegitimate son of a marquess, is ordered to Northridge to save the royal mines from rioters. Any hope of aid from the beautiful but aloof countess is dashed when his incorrigible twins endanger their young lives by following him, mystifyingly insisting that Countess of Carstairs is their new mother. Bridey and Pascoe face ghosts, assassins, and riots—but nothing as perilous as the irresistible attraction between them. With hard-fought goals at risk, they must make the ultimate choice between achieving dreams—or losing each other. Scroll up and get your copy AURA OF MAGIC today! Reviews: “Patricia Rice weaves magical love stories” - Mary Jo Putney, NY Times Bestselling Author “Known for her masterful talent for writing whimsy, humor and mayhem, Rice gives the reader a delightful romantic adventure in . . . her Unexpected Magic series”—Joan Hammond, RT Reviews 4 ½ stars

Lessons in Enchantment

Lessons in Enchantment
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611388686

Can a straitlaced engineer, three psychic children, and a lonely witch find love? The daughter of an earl, Lady Phoebe Malcolm Duncan has the ability to talk to animals. She longs to be a veterinarian, but education requires more coin than she possesses. When the walls of her home come tumbling down, she has to take two steps back—to servitude. Inventor Andrew Blair keeps his nose to the grindstone, knowing his friends and family depend on his talent for turning machines into money. He is about to embark on his biggest investment yet—rebuilding crumbling tenements in Old Town Edinburgh— until his beleaguered cousin begs him to hide his precocious children from a killer. When the School of Malcolms sends Lady Phoebe as governess for his wards, Drew’s well-ordered beliefs are upended. Ladies don’t live in slum housing like the one he’s about to tear down, nor do they command ravens or encourage children to talk to dead mothers. It might take a vengeful ghost to show the disparate pair how to join forces, fight their fears and their enemies, and reveal a path to love.

Devilish Montague

Devilish Montague
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611385024

“Intriguing protagonists, quirky secondary characters, and a surprising plot make for an endearing sequel to …The Wicked Wyckerly” – Publishers Weekly A taciturn soldier and a social butterfly —is the perfect home worth the price of a marriage of inconvenience? Blake Montague’s draconian temper and clever mind belong on the Continent, decoding French communications. Instead, as the youngest son of a baron, he’s terrorizing London ballrooms in search of a wife who will buy the commission he can’t afford. Jocelyn Carrington, after years of smiling through the pain inflicted by an uncaring family, has just inherited a fortune. Now she can buy the special home with an aviary her eccentric younger brother needs—but Blake Montague’s family owns it. They offer the house if she will marry their son and prevent him from marching off to war. Except Blake will use her dowry to buy his commission. How can Jocelyn gain the home of her dreams while keeping alive a courageous man with a bad habit of attracting trouble? Can Blake believe the beautiful Jocelyn might actually free him from his family’s manipulations? Can this wary, cynical pair open their hearts to trust in the power of love? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Rice takes her cast of characters—including the naughty French-speaking parrot, Percy—on a passionate, sensual, rib-tickling romance. A master of the nuances of humor, she brings joy, lots of love, and plenty of laughter to this fast-paced, unforgettable second Rebellious Sons story”— 4 ½ stars Top Pick, Joan Hammond, RT Reviews

The Genuine Article

The Genuine Article
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2018-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611383064

Feeling like a cliché, Lady Marian Lawrence sets out to snare a rich husband to save her family from ruin. Except with her biting wit and lack of beauty, the task is practically Sisyphean. Hiding her true self, she sets her cap for wealthy, amiable Lord Darley—until Darley’s best friend blocks their path to the altar. A man who has vowed never to marry, Reginald Montague is as determined to prevent a fortune hunter from snaring Darley as Marian is to have a wealthy husband. Far from rich but possessed of an aristocratic lineage, Montague is prepared to do anything to stop Marian, including seduce her. With dazzling skill and subtle stratagem, he sets out to change Marian’s dislike for him into desire—as Marian struggles to keep the lie she’s living from being revealed by a truly disastrous love… “A deliciously light-hearted traditional Regency." —Mary Jo Putney, author of No Longer A Gentleman

Nobody's Angel

Nobody's Angel
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2011-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611381363

Adrian Quinn trusts no one. Four years in prison will do that to a man—especially if he’s innocent. Somebody owes Adrian the truth, not to mention a fortune in lost income, and his bet is on his late partner’s ex—a spoiled society wife who walked away from her husband’s crime unscathed. Faith Nicholls escaped her two-timing husband right after he shattered her dreams. Left with nothing, she’s made a fresh start where nobody knows her name. Until Adrian Quinn stalks into town, dredging up dangerous secrets, awakening smoldering passions in her scorched soul—and endangering her heart as well as her life. Can they find the truth before it kills them? ~~~~~~~~~~ “Passion, betrayal, and churning emotions make NOBODY’S ANGEL a terrific way to spend your leisure hours.”—ROMANTIC TIMES “Rice…has created one of the most enticing heroes in contemporary romance.” Diana Herald, BOOKLIST “Passion, betrayal, and churning emotions make NOBODY’S ANGEL a terrific way to spend your leisure hours.”—ROMANTIC TIMES “Master storyteller Patricia Rice weaves a compelling, entertaining tale with a ful-bodied cast of unforgettable characters, snappy dialogue, and sizzling passion. NOBODY’S ANGEL is a keeper!” Susan Lantz, Romance Reviews Today Keywords: ex-con lawyer, kidnapping, North Carolina, suspense, romantic mystery, divorcee, pottery, criminal, betrayal, hostage, legal, revenge, bad boy

Captivating the Countess

Captivating the Countess
Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611389593

Can a ghost help a marquess to save his father and captivate a countess? A spinster countess with a penniless estate, Lady Isobel Malcolm Ross faints when startled, allowing spirits to enter her head. Undeterred by her impairment, Bell learns of a position in a quiet ducal household where she might earn her way. Jasper Winchester, Marquess of Rainford, comes from a long line of healers, but he’s unable to cure his own father. The duke's dying request is that Rainford marry to protect the family fortune. The marquess has dutifully acquired a suitable candidate, but Bell's arrival unleashes the ghost of Rain's grandmother, who frightens his fiancée into fleeing. Much as Rain would like to toss the haunted countess into the snow, only Bell can calm the furious ghost, hush his heir’s opera singers, and manage his unruly sisters. Soon, his family insists that Rain marry Bell before all their fortunes are lost. Except Bell wants no part of this tumultuous household, where slamming doors startle her into falling down staircases. But how can she abandon the eccentric family—and distraught marquess—who accepts her foibles? The ghost’s demands for Bell to help Rain save the duke result in mayhem and catastrophe. Now the two must find a way to heal each other—before the duke is gone, the family's future is lost, and any hope of love vanishes. Lesson in Enchantment: “. . .transports readers to Victorian-era Scotland with the appealing . . . fantasy romance that opens her School of Magic series. ” Publishers Weekly The School of Magic series in order: Lessons in Enchantment A Bewitching Governess An Illusion of Love The Librarian’s Spell Entrancing the Earl Captivating the Countess