About the book
Lights…camera…magic!
Sabrina Parker has spent her professional life creating unbelievable stunts and magical effects for movies and stage magicians. Now she needs some special magic to help her bring her movie to life. Her search leads her to the very unlikely stage of Walt Bryson, host of a long-running children’s television show in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Walt isn’t terribly happy about taking Hollywood’s call. He’s never sought the same notoriety as his colleagues Ian Logan and Andre Hawke. But there’s something about the beautiful, levelheaded Ms. Parker, and when he reads her screenplay, he knows he wants to work with her. For the first time in years, he’s willing to put tragedy behind him and make real magic.
Can Walt and Sabrina use love as their guide or will their past mistakes haunt their future?
Sabrina Parker has spent her professional life creating unbelievable stunts and magical effects for movies and stage magicians. Now she needs some special magic to help her bring her movie to life. Her search leads her to the very unlikely stage of Walt Bryson, host of a long-running children’s television show in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Walt isn’t terribly happy about taking Hollywood’s call. He’s never sought the same notoriety as his colleagues Ian Logan and Andre Hawke. But there’s something about the beautiful, levelheaded Ms. Parker, and when he reads her screenplay, he knows he wants to work with her. For the first time in years, he’s willing to put tragedy behind him and make real magic.
Can Walt and Sabrina use love as their guide or will their past mistakes haunt their future?
Read an excerpt
What
the hell kind of place was this town that she could be kidnapped off the street
and carried off into a dark alley?
“Ouch!
Hey, lady, the screaming’s good for effect, but I could do without the
kicking!” The man who’d grabbed her smacked her bottom to get her attention.
“Cut it out!”
“Put
her down, Cal.” An amused voice from next to them made Sabrina freeze.
“Walt?”
She craned her neck to try to see him.
“Gladly.”
The man holding her swung her down over his shoulder, setting her
none-too-gently on her feet and backing away.
Sabrina
regained her balance and glared at him, then turned to see Walt, practically
doubled over laughing and standing next to a girl in short shorts who looked
just as amused. She whirled back to look at her kidnapper, realizing as she did
that he was actually only about eighteen and wearing a pirate getup that made
him look like a poor imitation of Jack Sparrow.
Walt,
on the other hand, might have stepped right out of a movie. He wore a brocade
vest over his tanned bare chest and his head was wrapped in a red scarf.
Several rings decorated his fingers and he wore a gold chain with a medallion.
His shoulder-length dark hair and beard completed the look to perfection.
Sabrina fought off her attraction by embracing her irritation at the whole
incident. “Would anyone like to tell me what the hell is going on here?”
And I thought
I love a good romance. And, Movie Magic is just that.
The characters are charming and entice you into their story.
This was a rather fast read. Which some days can be good.
It's good when you want to get to the end without a lot of just page turning.
Although Movie Magic is book 3 it reads as a stand alone.
I enjoyed this book so much that I would love to read the others in the series.
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Giveaway
When my friend Jackey was a child, she was cast in a dreadful low-budget movie. She was alarmed when she saw the rushes because even as a seven-year-old she knew what movies looked like and this wasn't it. "Don't worry," the director assured her, "we can fix it all in the lab!"
ReplyDelete"Wow," she thought, "movies really ARE magic."
Postscript: The lab couldn't fix ANYTHING.
Oh. Wow. Well, I hope it was a learning experience if nothing else! Thank you for commenting!
DeleteCongrats on the tour and thank you for the excerpt and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThank you, James! And thanks for reading. :)
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like something I'd really enjoy reading, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll give it a chance, Nikolina. :) Thank you for reading and commenting.
DeleteThank you for hosting! I’ll be back once I get the kids to school to answer questions and comments.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my own reading journey really began with Trixie Belden, too. I read my brother's copies over and over until they fell apart!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for checking it out, Lisa!
Deletecongrats on the tour. this sounds interesting. sounds like the men are having fun and Sabrina is pissed. quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Yeah, but she ends up having a little fun, too. ;) Thank you for commenting, Lori!
DeleteGreat review, sounds like a book I will enjoy reading! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria! I hope you will give Movie Magic a try. Thanks for reading and commenting. :)
DeleteSounds like a good book.
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DeleteSounds great.
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DeleteThanks for the giveaway; I like the excerpt. :)
ReplyDeleteThe rest of it is even better, Cali! Hope you'll check it out. Thanks for the comment. :)
DeleteInteresting cover. How did you come up with the story line?
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Hi Lori! Sorry for the delay in replying. It's been a busy weekend. :) I love magic and started writing romances about stage magicians a few years ago. This one was a funny one because I started several books at different times and stopped them. One was always about making movies. One was about pirates of all things! And one was about a children's magician. It was only when I realized all three books were one that I was able to write the whole thing through, though. Thank you for the question and the comment!
DeleteHappy FRIDAY! So many look forward to this day. Starts a busy weekend for me at work but...have an enjoyable day and thanks for being so kind and bringing us this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love this cover. Hope you have a great weekend
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Good Afternoon! I am stopping by again to thank you for the chance at winning. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHello! Stopping by AGAIN to thank you and to wish you a blessed Sunday.
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DeleteI think my daughter would love this book. have a wonderful sunday
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I hope so! Thanks, Lori. :)
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Good Morning! My kids are super excited about Christmas being a week away so the countdown is here. Hope your day is terrific and thank you once again for all you do and bringing us this great giveaway.
ReplyDeletethere are some times when I like a fast read and this seems like one of them.
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Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. Have yourself a great Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteA girl on a mission in movie land
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Good Morning! Stopping by again to thank you for the chance at winning and to let you know I appreciate the chance.
ReplyDeletethis sounds wonderful. it sounds like he may have a change of mind.
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Hello! Here I am, back again saying Thank you for the giveaway. I appreciate it!
ReplyDeletewas a lot of research needed for this book?
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TGIF Have a terrific one and thank you once again for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI like that it is a stand alone in the series. romance movie style?
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Congrats on your tour and thanks 4 the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning! Hard to believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve for those who celebrate. Time sure is flying by. Enjoy your Saturday and thanks again for the chance at winning.
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Did you have any inspiration from people in your life?
ReplyDeleteGood Morning and hope you enjoy your Sunday. Thanks so much for all you do and for this giveaway.
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Have a happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all those celebrating and thank you for the terrific giveaway as well.
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Good Morning! Have a terrific day, stay safe and thank you for the giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteThe excerpt was crazy. I mean it sounds like it might turn into a case of Stockholm Syndrome. Lol. I learned about this syndrome from another book and didn't even know it was a coined term. Look it up people if you don't know what I mean. I had to. Lol
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ReplyDeletesounds like a spit fire and an easy going guy. this should make some interesting times
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Okay, if anyone smacked my bottom they would be in for a world of hurt.
ReplyDeleteFreezing outside here in Michigan. Hope your day is awesome and thanks for all you do and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteNY 12 degrees here. Wind chills -15 to -25. Burrific. Hibernation period for me has begun. Lol
ReplyDeleteHere we are, another Friday and so quickly. Make it a great one and thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAs the New Year descends upon may we all be blessed this coming New Year. Jesus bless ya'll.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning! Who do you hear from more than me Hope you don't get upset hearing from me daily. Thanks again for the chance at winning.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying this tour. Thanks for the giveaway too.
ReplyDeleteLights, camera, and comment for the win. Lol
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Eve! What a year it has been! Stay safe, warm and enjoy welcoming in the New Year. Thanks for the giveaway
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ReplyDeleteHolidays are over and trying to get back to normal around here. Hope your day is terrific and thanks again for the giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteHappy Hump Day! Kids are back to school today and wasn't the happiest about it. Hope your day is a great one and thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it is mostly me and James here. Lol
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ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! Enjoy your day and if you're in all this cold bitter weather, keep warm. Thanks again for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMost bitter day yet to come this Saturday where I live, but after that we will warm. Have a great weekend. Thanks James and Happy Friday to you too.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning! Another cold morning here but think tomorrow will be a little better. The older I get the harder winters become. Hope your day is awesome,fun, and warm. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI will feel like I will be able to come out of hibernation by Sunday or Monday. Lol
ReplyDeleteI've been working all weekend but it is going by quickly. Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for all you do and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat (if any) research did you do for this book?
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday! We'll make the best of the beginning of another great week. Hope it gets a lot warmer here thank what is was last week. Thanks again for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI will take the light snow over below zero temps any day.
ReplyDeleteHello and stopping by to thank you for the giveaway. Have a terrific day.
ReplyDeleteThanks again 4 the giveaway and enjoy the warmer weather everyone although North Carolina where the book takes place is much warmer and I wouldn't mind being there.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning! I sure appreciate all the hard work you put into bringing us great giveaways. Thanks so very much!
ReplyDeleteBased on the excerpt I am not one for beards, but a little scruff is okay.
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ReplyDeleteHello! Is it me or is this week flying by....wow! I hope you have a good one and I appreciate the chance at winning.
ReplyDeleteGoing to be a snowy morning here in Michigan. Hope your day is terrific and I want you to know how I appreciate all you do bringing us these great giveaways.
ReplyDeleteWhat's with all the rings, does he think he is Mr. T or something?
ReplyDeleteAs my tour is over, I'm just stopping by one last time to thank everyone (hosts and visitors!) for reading and/or commenting! It's been great getting to know some new folks, and I hope to see you again. :)
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