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“Chapman is unmatched and unforgettable.”*
Praise for novels of Janet Chapman
“A romantic, fu
survivors reluctantly finding love.”
—Publishers Weekly
“If anyone can make me fal in love with a ninth-century
warrior who also spent several centuries as a dragon, it’s
Janet Chapman. I always love her secondary characters …
I love the humor that she injects [in Dragon Warrior].”
— Fallen Angels Review (Five Angel Review)
“The idea of a time-traveling warrior, who was once a
dragon, courting a modern woman is steamy fun … As
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Wel executed!”
— Fresh Fiction
“Janet Chapman’s Dragon Warrior is head and shoulders
above any shape-shifting or paranormal romance … A
spectacular and bril iant novel for those who love the
juxtaposition of the paranormal and the real world … A
PERFECT 10 is a fitting rating for … a novel which is both
tender and joyful, but also has beasts looking for peace and
a new way of life after centuries of struggle.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Delightful romantic series with a paranormal twist …
Chapman brings plenty of warmth and fun to the story by
enlivening it with a rich cast of characters. You can’t go
wrong with a Chapman story!”
—*RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“From exceptional y moving scenes to delightful y amusing
moments, the originality of Dragon Warrior keeps your total
attention … Creatively i
particularly appealing characters.”
—Single Titles
“Readers wil be enchanted with Chapman’s love of Maine
in her latest romance, a story fil ed with wit and tenderness.”
— Booklist
Jove titles by Janet Chapman
HIGHLANDER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
SPELLBOUND FALLS
CHARMED BY HIS LOVE
Charmed by
His Love
Janet Chapman
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CHARMED BY HIS LOVE
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PUBLISHING HISTORY
Jove mass-market edition / June 2012
Copyright © 2012 by Janet Chapman.
Excerpt from Courting Carolina copyright © 2012 by Janet Chapman.
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ALWAYS LEARNING
PEARSON
Any similarities between Duncan MacKeage and my own
driven, never-say-die, magical hero are, of course, purely
coincidental. You’re still standing guard at the gate of my
dreams, husband, and you still rock my world!
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
Chapter Twenty-two
Chapter Twenty-three
Chapter Twenty-four
Epilogue
Courting Carolina
Chapter One
Peg Thompson slid open the side door of her minivan and
gave the four children inside her wel -perfected, I-mean-
business scowl. “Okay, you clean and handsome little
human beings, your chal enge for the day is to stay clean
and handsome until after the wedding. And when we come
back here for the reception, you wil change into your play
clothes before you go near any food. Got that?” Peg
paused for effect, stifling a smile when every last one of
them vigorously nodded. “So that means until we leave for
church you wil stay away from mud puddles, melting piles
of snow, and the lake.” She lost her scowl when her gaze
landed on her youngest son. “And nobody goes near the
scientific equipment on the beach, or any of the scientists.
Charlotte, you’re in charge of Jacob, and Isabel, you’re in
charge of Peter.” She held up her hand when both girls
started to protest. “This is Miss Olivia’s special day, and as
her bridesmaid I have to help her get ready. So could you
al please just cooperate with me this morning?”
“But Mommm,” Charlotte protested anyway. “I need to
help Sophie. Today’s special for her, too. She’s going to be
the maid of honor and she’s getting a new dad.”
“And Henry needs me,” Isabel chimed in, not about to
be out-whined. “I have to make sure he looks al handsome
because he’s getting a new mom today.”
Peg was fairly certain the last thing Henry wanted was
Isabel’s help, considering the girl had blatantly been