Magical Malcolms Books

"Patricia Rice is a master storyteller." -Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of Never Less than a Lady Magic is her birthright... The daughter of one of the strongest magical lineages, Ninian Malcom Siddons is a powerful witch. Determined to only use her magic for good, she lives a simple, solitary life as a healer in her village, where she meets Drogo. A man of science doesn't believe in anything he can't see... Lord Drogo Ives believes only logic and science can explain the wonders of the universe and doesn't believe the local folklore about Malcolm witches and Ives men, until he meets Ninian. Despite the odds against them and their (many) differences, the bond between Drogo and Ninian grows stronger each moment they are together... until the chaos and danger surrounding them forces each to decide: their love... or their lives... "You can always count on Patricia Rice for an entertaining story with just the right mix of romance, humor, and emotion." -The Romantic Reader

"...humor, emotional intensity, and sensuality with a touch of the supernatural, Must Be Magic is a highly recommended read and a 'keeper.'"- RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars Celebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca! Lady Leila Staines is desperate to discover her own magical talent so she seeks out the scientific Dunstan Ives, a man accused of murder, and the one person who can help her find her true power. Lady Leila has always felt like an outcast among her magically gifted sisters. Desperate to discover her own talent, she seeks out Dunstan Ives, a dark and brooding aristocrat with a scientific bent who may hold the key to unleashing Leila's hidden powers. Dunstan has shunned the decadent society that wrongfully condemned him of murder, and he's vowed never again to succumb to the spell of a beautiful woman. But the bewitching Lady Leila makes him a proposal no man in his position can resist. An enchanting historical paranormal romance, fans of Stephanie Laurens, Christina Dodd and Mary Jo Putney will delight in Rice's richly complex and addictively compelling clash of science and magic. Other books in the Magical Malcoms series: Merely Magic, Book 1 ?RT Reviewers all-time favorite romance, finalist for the Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award, RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Innovative Historical Romance Must Be Magic, Book 2 ?RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Historical Paranormal Fantasy The Trouble With Magic, Book 3 ?The Road to Romance Reviewer Award This Magic Moment, Book 4? A heartwarming, magical romance of mystery and family Much Ado About Magic, Book 5? "A passionate, sensual, and romantic adventure."- RT Book Review s, 4 ½ stars Magic Man, Book 6 ?RT Reviewers Choice nominee Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Patricia Rice is a RITA finalist and an RT Book Reviews Winner of a Career Achievement Award for Best British-Set Historical Romance, a Career Achievement Award for Historical Storyteller of the Year , and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Historical Fantasy. What readers are saying about Must Be Magic: "the fun characters, great story line, and steady pace of books by Stephanie Laurens, Johanna Lindsey, Jo Beverly, and Kasey Michaels." "A little magic and a lot of romance" "a very delectable hero with just the right amount of vulnerability" What reviewers are saying about Must Be Magic: "With Ms. Rice's skill for mixing humor, emotional intensity, and sensuality with a touch of the supernatural, Must Be Magic is a highly recommended read and a 'keeper.'"- RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars "Like magic taking you on a faraway journey..." - BookLoons.com "Mesmerizing scenes that are breathtaking and truly magical... Enchanting. What a joy to read!" - Long and Short Reviews "...layers of depth...always intriguing. " - The Good, the Bad and the Unread What everyone is saying about Patricia Rice: " humor, emotional intensity, and sensuality with a touch of the supernatural , Must Be Magic is a highly recommended read and a 'keeper.'"- RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars "...layers of depth... always intriguing . " - The Good, the Bad and the Unread "Rice's enchanting book is truly spellbinding ."- Booklist "Patricia Rice's historicals are deliciously fresh, sexy fun . Never has the battle of the sexes been more charming!"-Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author

"Patricia Rice's historicals are deliciously fresh, sexy fun. Never has the battle of the sexes been more charming!"-Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author Celebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca! Lady Felicity's ability to read people's emotions by touching them is more than she can handle, so she seeks out inventor and rake Ewen Ives . Ewen is wary of the mischief of the Malcom clan, but Lady Felicity is irresistible... All the Malcolms have some magic, but Lady Felicity's ability to read people's emotions simply by touching them or their possessions overwhelms her. She's reached a marriageable age, but how can she ever wed when she can see so clearly a man's guilty secrets? Ewen Ives, itinerant rake and adventurous inventor, knows better than to underestimate the mischief of the Malcolms. But sparks fly when he encounters Felicity, and Ewen can't seem to refuse her plea for assistance... An enchanting historical paranormal romance, fans of Stephanie Laurens, Christina Dodd and Mary Jo Putney will delight in Rice's richly complex and addictively compelling clash of science and magic in this Georgian romance. Other books in the Magical Malcoms series: Merely Magic, Book 1 ? RT Reviewers all-time favorite romance, finalist for the Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award, RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Innovative Historical Romance Must Be Magic, Book 2 ?RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Historical Paranormal Fantasy The Trouble With Magic, Book 3 ? The Road to Romance Reviewer Award This Magic Moment, Book 4 ? A heartwarming, magical romance of mystery and family Much Ado About Magic, Book 5 ? "A passionate, sensual, and romantic adventure."- RT Book Review s, 4 ½ stars Magic Man, Book 6 ? RT Reviewers Choice nominee Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Patricia Rice is a RITA finalist and an RT Book Reviews Winner of a Career Achievement Award for Best British-Set Historical Romance, a Career Achievement Award for Historical Storyteller of the Year , and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Historical Fantasy. What readers are saying about The Trouble With Magic: " quirky and eccentric , but totally delightful " "another totally delightful tale" "And of course, the families show up, creating their usual, delightful havoc ." What reviewers are saying about The Trouble With Magic: "Rice's enchanting book is truly spellbinding ."- Booklist "You can always count on Patricia Rice for an entertaining story with just the right mix of romance, humor, and emotion ."- The Romantic Reader "Patricia Rice's historicals are deliciously fresh, sexy fun . Never has the battle of the sexes been more charming!"-Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author What everyone is saying about Patricia Rice: " humor, emotional intensity, and sensuality with a touch of the supernatural , Must Be Magic is a highly recommended read and a 'keeper.'"- RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars "Rice's enchanting book is truly spellbinding ."- Booklist "Patricia Rice's historicals are deliciously fresh, sexy fun . Never has the battle of the sexes been more charming!"-Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author

"Rice has a magical touch for creating fascinating plots, delicious romance, and delightful characters..." ? Booklist Celebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca! When Harry unexpectedly inherits the title Duke of Sommersville, childhood friend Lady Christina consents to marry him so that she and her money can help save the estate, but what will save their friendship, and their marriage? Everything about Lord Harry's easygoing life is about to change. After unexpectedly inherting the title of Duke of Sommersville, he's also discovered it comes with a load of debt. To save the estate, he's going to need money. Lots of it-and quick. Lady Christina has no problem with Harry marrying her for her dowry. After all, they've been friends since childhood. But gone is the laughing, charming boy she once knew. And she won't share anything of herself until she gets that Harry back. No matter how tempting he proves to be... An enchanting historical paranormal romance, fans of Stephanie Laurens, Christina Dodd and Mary Jo Putney will delight in Rice's richly complex and addictively compelling clash of science and magic in this Georgian romance. Other books in the Magical Malcoms series: Merely Magic, Book 1 ? RT Reviewers all-time favorite romance, finalist for the Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award, RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Innovative Historical Romance Must Be Magic, Book 2 ?RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Historical Paranormal Fantasy The Trouble With Magic, Book 3 ? The Road to Romance Reviewer Award This Magic Moment, Book 4 ? A heartwarming, magical romance of mystery and family Much Ado About Magic, Book 5 ? "A passionate, sensual, and romantic adventure."- RT Book Review s, 4 ½ stars Magic Man, Book 6 ? RT Reviewers Choice nominee Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Patricia Rice is a RITA finalist and an RT Book Reviews Winner of a Career Achievement Award for Best British-Set Historical Romance, a Career Achievement Award for Historical Storyteller of the Year , and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Historical Fantasy. What readers are saying about This Magic Moment: "The phrase "happily ever after" befits this historical fairy tale ..." "heart-warming. I really enjoyed this magical story ." " a sigh-worthy hero , a free-spirited heroine, mix in some ghosts and a mystery" "This book has it all! Love, historical flair, ghosts, mysteries, and humor ." "If you are a fan of Christina Dodd and Kasey Michaels historical stories, this book is right up your alley." What reviewers are saying about This Magic Moment: "Rice has a magical touch for creating fascinating plots, delicious romance, and delightful characters ..." ? Booklist " Charming and immensely entertaining."- Library Journal "Rice bewitches, beguiles , and tickles your fancy."- RT Book Reviews Top Pick, 4 ½ stars " A wonderfully written, delightful tale ... I really enjoyed this magical story. " - That's What I'm Talking About What everyone is saying about Patricia Rice: " humor, emotional intensity, and sensuality with a touch of the supernatural , Must Be Magic is a highly recommended read and a 'keeper.'"- RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars "Rice's enchanting book is truly spellbinding ."- Booklist "Patricia Rice's historicals are deliciously fresh, sexy fun . Never has the battle of the sexes been more charming!"-Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author

Her Scandalous Painting Ruined His Reputation Lady Lucinda Malcolm Pembroke's paintings have been known to cause trouble, but never quite like this. Somehow she's painted the perfect likeness of a man she's never met and depicted him as a murderer! She never would have displayed the painting—for all London to see—if she'd suspected her subject was real. Fleeing the scandal, Lucinda escapes to a remote cottage and assumes a disguise...only to come face-to-face with her nemesis. ...And Now He's About to Return the Favor! Sir Trevelyan Rochester has taken down bloodthirsty pirates, captured French privateers, even gained a commendation from the king. Yet now the whole country is convinced he's a cold-blooded killer. If there's anyone he's ever wanted to murder, it's Lady Lucinda. But somehow the woman bewitches him like no other and soon he finds he can't stand the thought of letting her go... Praise for New York Times bestselling author Patricia Rice: "A passionate, sensual, and romantic adventure."— RT Book Review s, 4 ½ stars "Delicious romance and delightful characters."— Booklist "Charming and immensely entertaining."— Library Journal

Aidan Dougal, an enigmatic recluse incapable of intimacy, and Mora Abbott, a seemingly timid vicar's daughter gifted with magical talents, come together to defeat a clever enemy and open their hearts to the healing power of love. Original.