Calypso Magic

This is my second favourite romance novel of all time (Moontide Embrace being the 1st).Diana Savarol is a foreigner from the West Indies who has been sent by her father to England to her distant relatives. These being her "Aunt" Lucia and cousin Lyonel/Lyon.Lyon has been recently disappointed in love by a faithless woman and is now a proclaimed woman-hater. Diana goads him constantly, and he shocks her with outrageous innuendos, but he insists he really wants nothing to do with her.During the course of their adventures they encounter a mysterious sea captain, Diana's family (which brings with it an excellent mystery), and great sex.Catherine Coulter has a way of making more of her secondary characters and I get a kick out of Aunt Lucia and her secret. You'll have to read and find out. She'll have a special place in your heart.I enjoy romance novels that don't just take place in one geographical setting and this one takes you from England, to the sea, to the West Indies. It has good little tidbits of historical info, but it's really the riotous banter that goes on between Lyon and Diana that keeps me hooked. I can pick it up anytime and not be bored!

I think it is a total winner. Was very happy to read all three of the story's, and am waiting for Ms. Coulter to write about their children. Did not want to but it down yo go to work. Could not wait to get home to read it.Ms. Coulter is one of my favorite writers.I really like the way the women of her stories is not wimps. I like the way they want to help the men in thier lives and want to go into what ever thier men are doing wheiter it is dangerous or not. They seem to thrive on danger and want to be part of it. thanks for letting me write what i feel

This is the second book in the Magic Trilogy. I find myself reading the trilogy backwards, so I'm not sure if Lyon Ashton was mentioned in "Midsummer Magic", but I'm sure he was. Met Lyon Ashton, who is recovering from his broken engagement, and Diana Savarol. Enjoy the baiting and the arguements between the two, as Lady Lucia pushes them together, although they are both against marriage. Follow the twists of Coulter's writing, as they are marooned on a ship, without an escort, left on an abandoned island, and are forced to marry....although, now, it is just Diana who is against marriage (a nice change!). Take in the sights of Savarol Island, and get involved in the murders and the mystery found there. This is a good story, but I especially enjoyed the mystery of whodunnit. Coulter leads you through an intriguing and seductive tale that has you turning the pages without realizing it.

Very good story. Excellent chemistry. I like the fact that the lady didn't want to get married (for a change). Alittle slow in the middle. But still a great story.

I have been a great fan of Cathrine Coulter for a year now...My friend introduced her with a book given to me on my birthday...I just finished reading Calypso Magic,which is witty and full of intrigue...Lyon and Diana's constant arguements soon have them both enjoying and needing each other-stranded on an island is just the place for both of them to realize they both love each other...and,the evil on Savarol Island bring them closer.I haven't read the rest of The Magic Trilogy,but i am looking forward to it!