Breath of Magic: A Novel (Lennox Family Magic)

I first read the second book about the couple's daughter Tabitha. Finally got my hands on this book, and LOVED it just as much! Theres enough magic to make it not seem fake and over done, and enough intrigue to keep the book moving. Read this book in about two days.

This is my first Madeiros book and I am pleased at the talent I discovered. She writes a story, that at first is modern, then twists into a time travel novel and fairytale, then swirls into science fiction.We have an unlikely hero, Tristan Lennox: a cold-hearted tycoon who has built his own technology empire (a little vagueness on exactly what his cooperation DOES). Then we have our heroine, Arian Whitewood (good witch name): a seventeenth century girl accused of witchcraft. Arian's not exactly the perfect Puritan, though. She was brought up in France by her free willed mother and brought to live with a good Puritan stepfather.She is not exactly the perfect witch either; it seems the key to her magic lies in an amulet her mother gave her. Unwittingly, Arian uses the amulet to escape persecution and travels by broomstick to the twentieth century. She lands in on a magic contest given by Lennox. Lennox, needing answers, drags her to his penthouse (ingenious) in Lennox Tower to escape the media. She soon learns she's three centuries away from everything she knows and that she may be the winner of a magic contest that could give her freedom.For Lennox, the contest wasn't just about fairytales and nonsense. He hoped to draw someone out and if she was that someone, then the woman he dearly wanted to trust would be the one to shatter his will forever.Teresa's characters did give off that lonely and alienated feeling that makes me love them, even dumb Sven. I also laughed throughout her book. Very few writers can give readers true humor in such poignant situations. Brightly woven, thank you Teresa!

I read the series backwards; first I read "Touch of Enchantment" and then "Breath of Magic," but it didn't really matter in what order they were read. At first I was a little wary about picking this book up because of the not so positive reviews I had seen. However, I disagree, this is a wonderfully imaginative and captivating novel. Furthermore this novel can be viewed in a much broader context than cheesy romance. I've just finished reading "A Room With a View" and "Satanic Verses" and am feeling philisophical and completely inspired by everything I read. This novel has the common theme of good versus evil with Tristan Lennox and Arthur Finch, also known as Reverend Linnet. Tristan reminds me of Neo from "the Matrix" as the "christ" that liberates mankind; "free your mind!" Actually I think I'm getting a little carried away; the other major theme is that Arian Whitewood makes the transition from holier than thou "Puritan" to a free-love girl. Just like "Touch of Enchantment," there were parts in this novel that made me crack up. Hmmm...I was reading it in the bookstore and I'm sure that some people wondered what I was reading? Just a piece of advice for those who read romance; this is purely fiction and a lot of impossible things can happen because of the genre, so when I read romance I try to concentrate on the emotions that develope, not the storyline:)...because we all know that witches don't exist?

It is so hard to find a novel that includes so many different facets. I am so pleased that I finally found one. Breath of Magic is a wonderful tale filled with romance, intrigue, humor and of course...magic. Every chapter is a delight and you will fall in love with all the characters. This is a keeper

This is my favorite Medeiros romance. It really spoke to me. How many people feel alone can see Arian and Tristan as metaphors for their own isolation and lonliness, even if they are not a witch or a billionaire. Money certainly doesn't buy happiness. Tristan who has everything except someone to make him laugh, someone to come home to, is like a child in so many ways, and not all of them good. Still he is very likable. I know that there will be women reading this book who believe that they have the power to make a man so very happy if only given the chance. We could heal the walking wounded like Tristan if he would only let us into his life. There was a lot of humor like the scene in Harlem, the totally non PC of it all as Arian tumbles through the 20th century. But I certainly can't give away all the great scenes. I think Tristan is a fully fleshed out hero. His hurts, real and imaginary, are completely understandable. Love really does conquer all. I remember a quote from Princess Diana about the lack love being the thing that is the most damaging problem in the world. This novel really shows that love is healing and allows people to deal with their pain and move forward. The love scenes are wonderful and so is the unfolding of the story overall. Okay, what are you waiting for? Order this book!