A great book to lose yourself in, comfort food on paper, 19 Jul 2005
This book was like comfort food on paper for me. Like most little girls I loved fairy tales as a child. But I still love them now, as an adult. There are plenty of books out there that do the job, but this one is different.
It uses the traditional fairy tale format, but goes the extra mile in order to appeal to the sensibilities of an adult.
The four stories are separated by time, location and characters, but also are united by facts, characters and truth.

Some books I keep on my groaning book shelves, some I pass on (because of my groaning book shelves), this is a keeper.

Chosen for excellence by Library Journal Genre Reviewer!, 12 Feb 1999
FYI---Kristin Ramsdell, Library Journal's Romance reviewer, chose FAERY MAGIC as one of 1998's Notable Books, along with THIEF OF DREAMS by Mary Balogh, THE BRIDE FINDER, by Susan Carroll, THE LAST HELLION, by Loretta Chase, and Rosemary Edghill's MET BY MOONLIGHT.

A delightful collections of tales about faeries, 28 Feb 1998
I like the "Lord of Elphindale" by Jo Beverley best. It is a tale about true love that is willing to set the loved one free to love at his own will. It is also about the magic of love, even more powerful than any magic woven by the Faeries.

One of the best collections I've ever read., 16 Jan 1998
All four of these stories are wonderful, and they blend well together. There is a common theme of the outsider, and it is explored magnificently in each story. Mary Jo Putney's story is a departure for her, writing fantasy, and she does an outstanding job of it. I loved her faery characters, especially. Karen Harbaugh's story is so good, it gives you goose bumps. Barbara Samuel's prose is absolutely gorgeous! Jo Beverley's story has a fascinating premise and great characters. All in all, when you buy this book, you're getting a *lot* for your money, four stories from four amazing writers, two of them, Ms. Putney and Ms. Beverley, RITA winners.

A great book to lose yourself in, comfort food on paper, 19 Jul 2005
This book was like comfort food on paper for me. Like most little girls I loved fairy tales as a child. But I still love them now, as an adult. There are plenty of books out there that do the job, but this one is different.
It uses the traditional fairy tale format, but goes the extra mile in order to appeal to the sensibilities of an adult.
The four stories are separated by time, location and characters, but also are united by facts, characters and truth.

Some books I keep on my groaning book shelves, some I pass on (because of my groaning book shelves), this is a keeper.

Chosen for excellence by Library Journal Genre Reviewer!, 12 Feb 1999
FYI---Kristin Ramsdell, Library Journal's Romance reviewer, chose FAERY MAGIC as one of 1998's Notable Books, along with THIEF OF DREAMS by Mary Balogh, THE BRIDE FINDER, by Susan Carroll, THE LAST HELLION, by Loretta Chase, and Rosemary Edghill's MET BY MOONLIGHT.

A delightful collections of tales about faeries, 28 Feb 1998
I like the "Lord of Elphindale" by Jo Beverley best. It is a tale about true love that is willing to set the loved one free to love at his own will. It is also about the magic of love, even more powerful than any magic woven by the Faeries.

One of the best collections I've ever read., 16 Jan 1998
All four of these stories are wonderful, and they blend well together. There is a common theme of the outsider, and it is explored magnificently in each story. Mary Jo Putney's story is a departure for her, writing fantasy, and she does an outstanding job of it. I loved her faery characters, especially. Karen Harbaugh's story is so good, it gives you goose bumps. Barbara Samuel's prose is absolutely gorgeous! Jo Beverley's story has a fascinating premise and great characters. All in all, when you buy this book, you're getting a *lot* for your money, four stories from four amazing writers, two of them, Ms. Putney and Ms. Beverley, RITA winners.

Your heart is literally on the floor., 23 Jul 1999
I originally purchased this book in a sales bin at Barnes and Nobles and I have to say once I started it, it was a fight to put it down, even to eat. The first story, Galaway Bay, was so touching to me I cried all night. The other stories were written with talent and grace. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants emotion from a book.

A great book to lose yourself in, comfort food on paper, 19 Jul 2005
This book was like comfort food on paper for me. Like most little girls I loved fairy tales as a child. But I still love them now, as an adult. There are plenty of books out there that do the job, but this one is different.
It uses the traditional fairy tale format, but goes the extra mile in order to appeal to the sensibilities of an adult.
The four stories are separated by time, location and characters, but also are united by facts, characters and truth.

Some books I keep on my groaning book shelves, some I pass on (because of my groaning book shelves), this is a keeper.

Chosen for excellence by Library Journal Genre Reviewer!, 12 Feb 1999
FYI---Kristin Ramsdell, Library Journal's Romance reviewer, chose FAERY MAGIC as one of 1998's Notable Books, along with THIEF OF DREAMS by Mary Balogh, THE BRIDE FINDER, by Susan Carroll, THE LAST HELLION, by Loretta Chase, and Rosemary Edghill's MET BY MOONLIGHT.

A delightful collections of tales about faeries, 28 Feb 1998
I like the "Lord of Elphindale" by Jo Beverley best. It is a tale about true love that is willing to set the loved one free to love at his own will. It is also about the magic of love, even more powerful than any magic woven by the Faeries.

One of the best collections I've ever read., 16 Jan 1998
All four of these stories are wonderful, and they blend well together. There is a common theme of the outsider, and it is explored magnificently in each story. Mary Jo Putney's story is a departure for her, writing fantasy, and she does an outstanding job of it. I loved her faery characters, especially. Karen Harbaugh's story is so good, it gives you goose bumps. Barbara Samuel's prose is absolutely gorgeous! Jo Beverley's story has a fascinating premise and great characters. All in all, when you buy this book, you're getting a *lot* for your money, four stories from four amazing writers, two of them, Ms. Putney and Ms. Beverley, RITA winners.

Your heart is literally on the floor., 23 Jul 1999
I originally purchased this book in a sales bin at Barnes and Nobles and I have to say once I started it, it was a fight to put it down, even to eat. The first story, Galaway Bay, was so touching to me I cried all night. The other stories were written with talent and grace. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants emotion from a book.

Could not put this down.I read it in one seating., 17 May 2003
Anyone who loves to read about families, love, loyalty and disappointment, will love this book. It is about different generations and their loves and betrayals.Buy this book and slip away into the culinary details of italian families and their food in Colorado, USA. I have even taken some of the recipes shown in the book and made them, they are fab! This is the first book I have read of Barbara Samuel's and I can't wait for her new book 'A piece of heaven' to come out in paperback.