The Charm Stone

A Novel

Donna Kauffman

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English

Bantam USA
30 July 2002

Romance

A little charm goes a long way.

When it comes to love...

When expert surfer Josie Griffin has a rare wipeout, she's shocked to discover that a real-life treasure chest is to blame-one that contains a necklace hung with the biggest stone she's ever seen. But that's nothing compared to the shock she gets when she places the jewel around her neck. Instantly a mysterious little kilted man appears to inform her that the charm has betrothed her to an eighteenth-century Scottish laird! It's not that Josie has anything against handsome lairds-or older men. But three hundred plus years may be stretching things a bit. After all, she has a career to consider. And besides, she's sure the effects of her concussion will be wearing off any minute-until the minutes turn to hours...then days...

A little charm goes a long way

The spirit of Connal MacNeil has been waiting centuries for his betrothed to appear on Scotland's roaring shores. Josie's arrival with the MacNeil charm stone is his dream come true. Her passion is a fiery match to his own-and her powerful body is perfect for bearing the heir he plans. He bargained his soul for this last chance at prosperity, and he won't take no for an answer. Unfortunately the lass doesn't quite understand that destiny has bound them for all eternity. In fact, she seems determined to deny him at every turn-when she isn't busy with her foolhardy need to go wave hunting.

But it doesn't take long for other, more earthly MacNeil charms to take hold. For Josie is only human-and Connal has waited long enough for the love affair of his lifetime to finally begin....

By: Donna Kauffman
Imprint: Bantam USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 175mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9780553584578
ISBN 10: 055358457X
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 30 July 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Once upon a time, Donna Kauffman was born in Washington D.C. Alas, there were no glass slippers in her closet, but fate was kind, and a trustworthy (and totally hot) knight did cross her path. No fool she, Donna didn't need a fairy godmother to point out a good thing when she saw it. Their happily ever after is currently taking place in Virginia.

Reviews for The Charm Stone: A Novel

The book's charm lies not only in the titular jewel but in its playful plot, lively Scottish island setting, appropriately funny writing style and eccentric cast of characters-which includes a gang of senior citizen surfers. With its well-balanced combination of humor and romance, this summer beach read is certain to make waves. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>