- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Avon; Original edition (Nov 10 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061728837
- ISBN-13: 978-0061728839
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #423,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
All she had to do was believe. . .
Tessa St. James thinks that true love is nothing more than a fairy tale, and she is absolutely certain she will never encounter someone worthy of her attention . . . until she meets her knight in shining armor.
His eyes are blue, the set of his chin is defiant, and he carries himself with unquestioned confidence. And when he kisses her, he sends a wicked desire through her body. Tessa, the beautiful skeptic, has no choice but to join forces with this man. Together they begin a quest that might restore her faith in the power of love . . . even if it costs both their lives.
And happily ever after could only be the stuff of fairy tales after all.
About the Author
Victoria Alexander was an award-winning television reporter until she discovered fiction was much more fun than real life. She turned to writing full time and has never looked back. Victoria grew up traveling the country as an Air Force brat and is now settled in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband, two teenaged children, and a bearded collie named Sam. She firmly believes housework is a four-letter word, there are no calories in anything eaten standing up, procrastination is an art form, and it's never too soon to panic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
In a word, PERFECT!,
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This review is from: Believe (Mass Market Paperback)
College professor Tessa St. James does not like Arthurian lore. The legends have grown so much that many people believe it could have actually happened. Besides, Tessa knows that the Middle Ages had been full of sickness, smelly, and she considers it to be the worst time in history. So when her mother mailed her an old "non-fiction" book about Merlin the Wizard, complete with illustrations, Tessa had no real urge to read it. Yet every time Tessa glanced within the book she noticed odd changes. The book title altered, new illustrations kept appearing and the captions kept changing. Then one amazing illustration captured her interest. It was Sir Galahad kneeling in a chapel. And then Merlin pulls Tessa out of the Twenty-First-Century and into the chapel of the Middle Ages.Long ago, Merlin wished to forever preserve the special qualities of Arthur's reign and not have them sullied by the scrutiny of history. So he cloaked it all in magic and the legend began. Therefore, no one knew that the stories and legend were true. Now, centuries later, Merlin is tired of people, such as Tessa, who reminds others that everything of Arthur and Camelot were myths and fairy tales. Merlin's sense of humor has him choosing Tessa, a veritable Middle Ages grinch, to teach a lesson to. Though the overall picture of King Arthur's reign cannot be changed, the little details could. Knowing Tessa thought Sir Galahad to be "a hunk" in the picture, Merlin pulls her back through time to help the knight in his quest to locate the Holy Grail. Until Tessa completes the quest with Sir Galahad, she may not return home. Her biggest problem is not how attracted she is to the knight with a huge ego, but that no one believes a MERE woman able to survive anything more than the simplest task. Certainly not a quest! Time for Tessa to open up a modern day can of whoop ---. ***** FIVE STARS! Victoria Alexander actually seems to breathe life into her characters. This story almost had me wondering whether the legend could actually have happened. The character of Merlin is extremely well done. The wizard is full of witty humor but can also be as serious as a heart attack. In a word - PERFECT! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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3.9 out of 5 stars (44 customer reviews) 21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Witty dialogue, wonderful characters, fantastic storytelling,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Believe (Mass Market Paperback)
I had never read a book from Victoria Alexander before, but after this one, I will definately be heading to my local library to find more! Her writing style is one that I've always enjoyed from some of my favorite authors, mainly because the heroine has a razor-sharp intelligence. The witty dialogue between Tessa and all the characters in the book were laugh-out loud funny, and I especially loved her affectionate "pet name" for Galahad -- Big Guy. Being only 5'3" myself, I really love tall guys, and Sir Galahad, like he was supposed to, stole my heart. If you love the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, along with the "Wizard Extraordinaire and Counselor to Kings" Merlin, then this is the book for you.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic - This book could not have been better,
By Hannah M. Hurey - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Believe (Mass Market Paperback)
I absolutely loved this book. I had to stay up half the night finishing it. The stroy just flowed from one chapter to the next. In fact, I hardly noticed that it was 1:30 a.m. when I finished it. Tessa is such a strong female character and sure gives Galahad a run for his money about his Middle Ages beliefs. You could not ask for a better book to curl up with in front of the fire on a cold winter or rainy night. A truely wonderful book. A must read!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read this and you too will BELIEVE!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Believe (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the first Victoria Alexander novel I've ever read and I ***adored*** it! It is laugh-out-loud funny - one of those books that you probably don't want to read in a public place - unless of course, you enjoy causing a scene. The dialouge between Tessa and all of the characters was fresh and witty. The minor characters were incredibly well drawn and and the sub-plot between Merlin and Viviane was delightful. And let's not forget the Big Guy himself. It would be very easy to fall in love with Galahad! Great job Victoria!
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