More Than Magic

Most people, at one time or another, fantasize about having three wishes granted to them - perhaps by a genie who emerges from a bottle or lantern. Isis Montgomery, a lovely, down-on-her luck lady who believes in magic, is seeking a unique formula to make a very special perfume. Her grandmother had worn this particular scent. She called it "Magic" and told her young granddaughter that the recipe was a family legacy. The scent changes to adapt to each individual who comes in contact with it - making it one-of-a-kind - conjuring up everyone's personal paradise. She never smelled it again after her grandmother died, years before. Isis owns an aromatherapy and perfume shop - her 2nd business. Due to a ruthless, conniving ex-fiance, who happened to be her business partner, her first venture had gone bad. The man spread rumors about Isis practicing magic and managed to walk away with every one of her precious formulas, patents and all. Her family was now financing her on this second endeavor, and she was determined to make her business a success and pay them back. On the way home from work one day, walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans, her hometown, Isis sees a tiny shop on a side street whose sign read - "Madame Paris, Curiosities, Dreams, and Magic." As she stops to look inside, she catches a whiff on the breeze of the exotic scent she has been searching for. Sure enough, inside the old store she finds a flask with just a few drops of the perfume left. She desperately wants the remnants to discover the individual ingredients, and produce the perfume for her own business. Unfortunately, the shop owner, Madame Paris, is reluctant to sell it unless she receives a very bizarre price - $100. down, and a request to be fulfilled at a later date by Isis, along with another $100. Isis is to conjure up a djinni and bind him to her, using Mme. Paris' spell, chants and all. The djinni will then grant her three requests. And she does indeed conjure up a Djinn - Dariyavius el Zarasteya, from the planet of Kaf, where he is known as The Protector. Darius is, however, a tall, dark, handsome and extremely dangerous Alpha-Djin - definitely not bald, as Isis had imagined him. I mean, here on earth, genies are portrayed as bald, right? As it turns out, Darius needs Isis just as much as she needs him. There is an ancient prophecy that must be fulfilled if The Protector is to continue wielding his impressive powers. The prophecy involves a woman of the line of Abregaza. Isis is the only woman alive of that line. The two team up; the all powerful Djin and the beautiful but dyslexic mortal woman, to adventure, work out all the problems and mysteries which confront them, create havoc, and spark wonderful electricity - those sparks do fly - like fireworks! "More Than Magic" is a delightful novel and I enjoyed every minute of reading it. When I first saw the plot summary, I thought the book would turn out to be too corny and predictable. However, I have read so

I really enjoyed reading, Wishes Come True, and was impressed with Darius loyality and friendship with Simion the bound (Djinni). So I went out and bought Darius's book, and was not disappointed. Darius -beautiful, mesmerizing and as dangerous as a man or (Djinni) in this case can be, meets Isis Montgomery, the feisty mortal that is prophesied by divine inspiration to become his wife. The problem is that Darius does not want a wife... especially a human wife. Believing that humans to be an ambitious, greedy lot. With very little redeeming quality. However prophecy has declared he must marry this mortal in order to recover the one thing by which he defines himself--his magical powers. Darius proves to be a deliciously arrogant male, who knows his worth and teaches Isis that despite her dyslexia she too is alluring, talent woman. I loved this book with its strong plot, wonderful characters. It's a well-written, wonderful book full of twists and turns. I have read this book about five times now and plan to read it several more times

I stayed up until 2 a.m. last night finishing this book. I really enjoyed the previous one, Wishes Come True, went out and got Darius's book right away, and was not disappointed. Isis's difficulties with dyslexia and her prowess with perfumes were a unique twist, and the djinni hero . . . oh, be still, my heart! Darius is the kind of hero I always love--commanding, seductive, and a typical stubborn male who has to be dragged into love kicking and screaming. I loved every minute of this book, and I'm sure you will, too.

Daris-a conservative djinni, dark and dangerous, meets Isis Montgomery, the fisty mortal that is slated to become his wife. The problem is that Darius does not want a wife--mortal or djinni--but prophecy has declared he must marry this mortal in order to recover the one thing by which he defines himself--his magical powers. It is a pleasure to watch his dark and powerful personality come alive as he attempts to deal with his mortal intended. Isis is fablous heroine who is struggling to overcome smothering family ties as well as a physical disability--dyslexia--while trying to make a success of her perfurm business. Darius is her last chance, by helping her find the formula to a haunting perfume that can only be obtained on his home world. The last thing she needs to deal with is a beligerant djinni, no matter how devestatingly handsome he is, yet the each need something from the other, so the bargin is struck. Together, they find out what is truly important in life, to both djinns and mortals, and this is deep and lasting love. This is a wonderful story of reflection, growth, and stirring passion. It truly deserves a 5 star rating.

Darius, the hero, a djinni, beautiful, mesmerizing, as dangerous as a man could be. His dark, star-kissed eyes promised exquisite joys, yet it was common knowledge he had no intention of taking a wife. Ever. Isis Montgomery, the heroine, a mortal was fated to be the wife of Darius. Knowledge of his true name would give a mortal woman power over the arrogant djinni, and an age-old enemy had carefully baited the trap. Isis would snare his attention, and the spell whe'd been given would bind him to her. JUst as Isis was saying the final words Darius was coming to accept his fate of being married to her. Isis has a store called Dream Scents where she dreams up wonderful scents for aromatherapy. The reason she is willing to call up the djinni is she has been promised the way to get a special scent that only a djinni can provide. Darius wants Isis for his wife for his own reasons. He needs her to balance his power on his own world and knows she is the one to do it. - however - he falls in love with her. Of course she finds out he needed her for the saving of his country and married her without her knowing what she was doing and gets all pushed out of shape. Of course she ends up with the special perfume that comes from Darius's country and Darius. I loved this book - it is really different. today I have ordered the first book of the series WISHES COME TRUE and I can't wait to get it. I normally do not review a book but there is no syopsis of this book listed and there needed to be one of sorts so you have mine.