Under Your Spell (Witches of Mayfair, Book 1)

I loved this book because it was different and yes, enchanting. The story is unfolded, not told in a straight narrative way. You get a bit of info here and there until the picture comes together. The two main characters, Ella and Drake have a lot of chemistry/magic, their dialogue is witty, sexy and fun. There are several twists that make the story interesting, the romance is sexy and intriguing and the glimpses into Lavender House and Ella's past are tantalizing. Can't wait to read more in this series.

I thought this novel was excellent, the characters were great, the plot new and different - a great start to a new series. Ella is a witch with rich past and amazing friends. She wants a child to fill whole again but She does not want love just a simple man to give her a child. Instead of simple she find Drake and to say there are sparks - whew! Can't wait for the next novel Seduced By Your Spell book two in the Witches of Mayfair trilogy coming March 2009. If you enjoy this genre I would also suggest; Highland Knight (Signet Eclipse) and To Scotland, With Love, After the Kiss: The Notorious GentlemenLessons From a Courtesan and At the Bride Hunt Ball (Avon Romance)

Ella St. James has a powerful ability. She can use her magic to change her appearance. If she wants to be seen as a sultry beauty, she will be. Instead of using her magic for her own needs, to find a husband, Ella is using it to solve a mystery. Ella is determined to find out what happened to her friend. Everywhere Ella investigates Thomas Donovan turns up. Thomas is handsome, secretive and always in Ella's way. The more Thomas is around the magical Ella the further under her spell he falls. Lois Greiman's Under Your Spell caught my eye when I read that is was the first book in a trilogy about witches. Witches AND historical romance? Under Your Spell is a unique combination of the paranormal, historical, romance and mystery. With a seductive romance and an unusual plot twist, Lois Greiman keeps the reader under her spell! Annmarie reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Lois Greiman, known for her superbly written Scottish Romances, mostly about the Fraser clan, and also for her beautifully sensual princess and pirate romances, breaks free into this simply enchanting new storyline about Witches in Mayfair. But these are not the type of witches that a reader would think of. Like Glenda the "good witch of the west" in the Wizard of Oz, these witches do no harm, but simply share unique gifts that add to a mundane social life, are alluring, and make tales of the Ton more fun than the normal historical or regency romance. In the first of this fabulous trilogy, the bewitching Ella St. James can dazzle any man with her beauty and she snags the attention of the handsome Thomas Donovan. But Thomas and Ella both fight their attractions, as Ella is in London, a place she is not comfortable and does not find enjoyable with all the glittering parties. She is there because a dear friend is missing and feels it is her mission to find her. Thomas has secrets of his own for being around everywhere where the beautiful Ella is and his desire and attraction for Ella are getting in the way of his own mission. But are their two missions possibly connected? And if so, then can the sensual sparks and desire and sensual devour they feel for each other be even more powerful to help both of their situations? Ms. Greiman has written another delightful story with this new series. Her talent can span any subject with characters that are sexy, charming, loving, honorable and totally unforgettable. The second book in this series cannot be released soon enough. Under Your Spell is an enjoyable fast read that keeps the reader glued to the pages and disappointed when it ends. A wonderful summer beach and pool read!

Like all the students at Lavender House, Elegance "Ella" St. James possesses special talents; as that is a prerequisite to get into the exclusive school. However, unlike her peers, she has no interest in spellbinding a man into marrying her. Instead she wants to act "normal" but first she is interested in uncovering the person who murdered her friend. However her efforts at undercover sleuthing fail because wherever she goes regardless of the time, Thomas "Sir Drake" Donovan is always there. Thomas knows she is in over her head and worried about her even as he knows she is dangerous to his heart. Ella wants desperately to trust Thomas, but fears he may not be what her heart hopes he is; so she tells him nothing and continues to dig bringing her to the attention of someone who has killed before. Readers will be under Lois Greiman's spell as her first Witches of Mayfair historical paranormal romance is an enchanting tale. Ella is a terrific, some might say foolish, heroine who knows what she wants and does not want until the interfering Thomas enters her life. He is heroic as he knows from their first encounter she is the one although she seems to reject him. Combining a delightful romance with a solid murder mystery, a bewitching paranormal element, and plenty of action, UNDER YOUR SPELL is a terrific one sitting read. Harriet Klausner