Spellbound

Deirdre Savoy's first novel SPELLBOUND is wonderful. It takes us to a place many of us only dream of - the beautiful, insular island community of Martha's Vineyard. This is the love story of Ariel and Jarad. Ariel Windsor is enjoying her life as one of New York's beautiful, successful and very much single psychologists. Talented and handsome film-maker Jarad Naughton is a male version of Ariel. He too is very much single and happy to be that way. When these two meet on a ferry to Martha's Vineyard sparks fly. They spark from Jarad because he can't believe the immediate hunger he feels for this woman who seems strangely familiar to him. Ariel feels only anger that this stranger dared to kiss her and won't leave her alone while they are on the ferry to the Island. They are both surprised to find that they were heading for the same destination, in more ways than one.This story takes you in so quickly, you can almost hear the water splashing against the shoreline. Ms. Savoy's writing style and her obvious knowledge of Martha's Vineyard and the folks that inhabit the Island makes for delightful reading. I truly enjoyed getting to know each of the 'green-eyed Ludlow women." From the time the soon-to-be-lovers meet on the ferry to the epilogue you are entranced and truly "spellbound" by Ariel and Jarad.Vannie(~.~)

Deirdre Savoy's "Spellbound" was a great book. It was magic the moment Ariel and Jarad met during their ferry ride on the way to Martha's Vineyard. Jarad's kiss left not only Jarad, but Ariel, spellbound. However, the magic did not end with the departure from the ferry. What a surprise when Ariel and Jarad laid eyes on each other again at Ariel's grandmother's house for Ariel's cousin's wedding. All the men in the family seemed to think that the Ludlow women were able to cast "spells" on the men. They were sure it was when the women looked at them with their bewitching eyes. Was it really a curse or just the unveiling of true love? Great start on your first novel, Ms. Savoy. Keep up the good work!

After joining the Arabesque Book Club and cancelling my membership, I can honestly say that Ms. Savoy has renewed my faith in the line of books. Her characters are realistic, the storyline is extremely romantic, and the romantic sequences will have you sitting on the edge of your seat and leave you gasping for more. Ms. Savoy is a wonderful writer and I anxiously await her next novel.

Ms Savoy your debut novel is a definite winner! I truly love the sparks that are between Ariel and Jarad. You just never know how those childhood friends of yours will turn out as adults. In this case, Martha's Vineyard set a true romantic scene for the making of this couple. Even the other characters in this story added as a compliment to the overall flow of Spellbound. This was one of those comfortable romance novels that was an easy smooth reading and very, very romantic! If this debut novel, is a taste of your best writing skills, then we have so much to look forward to in the new millennium from you!

Men who have been bewitched by the green-eyed Ludlow women, claim it takes only six days to fall completely under their spell. Then, you're in love forever. Spellbound is Deirdre Savoy's first novel. It is the story of New York psychologist Ariel Windsor, the last single female Ludlow descendant. Ariel is a "confirmed bachelorette" who doesn't quite believe in love, romance or marriage. Ariel mets filmmaker Jarad Naughton aboard a ferry headed for Martha's Vineyard. They are immediately attracted to each other. Ariel chooses to ignore Jarad and her feelings. And, when Jarad is told of the Ludlow curse, he doesn't believe he will fall madly in love with the prickly Ariel in the space of six days. Men who have fallen in love with other Ludlow women advise him to "run." Spellbound is a wonderful lighthearted romance. Like the late Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West who told stories about African Americans on Martha's Vineyard, Deirdre Savoy's Spellbound grew out of her experiences there. It's a wonderful start to her romance writing career.