Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

This is the first book I've read by Christine Feehan, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect - especially given the fact that it cost less than $3.00! However, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised.

"Magic in the Wind" is a combination of romance, mystery & the paranormal. It's about a man whose brilliant homeland security ideas puts him the position of being a target to an unscrupulous few, and the group of 7 sisters who use their "special powers" in an effort to save his life. It's also about the love affair that ensues between this "genius" and the eldest of the 7 sisters.

Overall, I found this book to be a page-turner and, given the fact that it's only 103 pages long, this means that it can be read in a relatively short period of time. Perfect for those who don't have a lot of reading time available.

I chose to give this book 4 stars instead of 5 because, while reading it, I felt that several areas could have been fleshed out more - I found myself wanting some additional information that just wasn't there...

If you're interested in the paranormal, and like to be entertained by both romance & mystery, than give this book/author a try. You sure can't beat the price!

Damon Wilder seemed to hear it in the wind `Sarah's come home'. Damon was a man who sought anonymity and refuge in the small seaside town of Sea Haven, he was annoyed to say the least of the whispers, as well as the very wind seemingly telling him - `Sarah's come home...' - Who was this paragon? Who was this god-like woman that the town seemed so in awe of. Even Sarah's house - Drake house - the house that sat on a clifftop opposite his, was intriguing and something of a mystery. He could go and investigate why the paint seemed so pristine and well-preserved for a house on the edge of the sea - after all, he was a scientist wasn't he, and if they were using a special paint preservative - it would be neighborly to share the secret.

Though Sarah had come home to Drake house, it wasn't that alone that drew her. She had her own agenda, and secrets. Damon had not arrived in the sleepy coastal town alone. Dangerous men had tracked him down and Sarah, a security expert (among other things) was there to protect him - whether he wanted her protection or not. When these two finally met, what would be revealed was a prophecy come true, as both Damon and Sarah discovered a desire and a passion more burning than either had ever experienced before. As with all things, happily ever after could only come true if Sarah, with the help of her sisters, could keep the aura of death that surrounded Damon from claiming him for his latest victim.

*** Okay, I confess that I have been lax in finally getting around to see what all the hubbub has been about this author, but finally - I see! Boy, do I ever! What I find even more incredible is that this author has made a fan of me with a little over 100 pages that blended in action, suspense and an almost erotic sensual feeling to a romance I found totally satisfying and didn't want to end. Luckily, this is a reprint of a story from an anthology previously published as LOVER BEWARE, but more importantly, as the first in a series, I will now be on the lookout for the rest of the books that will be published in what looks to be an amazing Drake Sisters series. Captivating, original, and totally satisfying - I personally can't wait for the rest of the adventures sure to come regarding the magical sisters in this remarkable Drake family series.

Damon Wilder is considered the smartest man in the world. He is a cynical scientist, believing in only what can be proven by science, and he's also on the run. Damon is the mastermind behind a state of the art defense system, and for his trouble, he and a colleague were kidnapped and tortured by members of a shadowy group who want its secrets. His colleague didn't make it, but Damon managed to escape and flee for his life.

Now retired and disabled, Damon has moved to a small coastal town to seek refuge but knows he can't hide for long. What Damon doesn't know is that his former employer has hired a gifted security expert as his bodyguard.

Sarah Drake is the oldest of seven highly gifted sisters and very good at her job. She is, at first, surprised that Damon moved to her hometown but when their house basically welcomes him in when he stops by to visit, Sarah knows he is the man for her. The Drake home is a literal fortress and no one can gain access without invitation by one of the sisters. However, there is an ancient prophecy that says the man who is to become Sarah's great love will walk through its gates without hindrance.

Sarah and Damon are more than drawn to each other. Sparks fly at their attraction and the temperature heats up when they're together but a dark evil haunts Damon and will not let him go. Sarah and her sisters are unsure how they can defeat it and, at the same time, protect Damon from the evil men who seek to capture him again.

I thought this story had an alluring flavor to it. Beautifully written, the author's prose is spellbinding, enchanting you to fall in love with the characters, and then you suddenly forget it's only a hundred pages or so. I thought it was very good.