Review: Had Me Under Its Spell!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 24, 2014
In Third Time's a Charm, the Holland Springs series moves in a bit of a new direction, centering on a member of the town's namesake family, Rose Holland.But not only do we get the winsome Rose but also Alexander "Sasha" Romanov! If you've read Twice Tempted, then you may understand why I was so excited for the dastardly, sexy, (nipple-pierced) Sasha to have his own story. Honestly, he's shady. But when you find out why he's so easily bought and manipulated, well, Sasha becomes a much more likable, even lovable, character. And in the fact that he's so far gone for Rose and Ivy....swoon.So in Third Time's a Charm, we have Sasha, who's looking for redemption and finds love along the way; and we have Rose, wise, caring, practically flawless. and down on her luck. Their love story is sexy, sweet, and without a doubt frustrating. And it was completely satisfying!Here's my biggest compliment about Third Time's a Charm. With it's family of strong women rumored to be witches and living under a supposed curse, and it's hint of "magic", It reminded me sooooo much of an all-time favorite, Practical Magic. ( My friend Amanda, @luvmyHootie, had the exact same thought!) With this feeling Third Time's a Charm had me under it's spell.Favorite Quote:Leaning forward, he bent his head to hers. The heady fragrance of jasmine filled his senses. "Tell me.""Violets are my favorite." Her words were sweet and hot against his lips. The greenhouse grew hotter, more humid, and the flowers more fragrant, but nothing as potent as her. Rose's face seemed to glow and his heart thudded loudly in his chest. "Flowers have a language of their own. Sometimes I'd rather talk to them than anyone else."A bead of sweat trickled down his back. He should concentrate on something else. Anything. He looked for Ivy, but she wasn't in Rose's arms anymore. There was a pram near the door. Rose must have laid her down. White flowers brushed his face again, directing his attention back to the lovely vision standing so close.Swallowing, he said,"And what do violets say?""I'll always be yours."