| Title | : | A Touch of Charm (Three Graces, #2) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 270 |
| Publication | : | First published September 1, 2003 |
The three Sullivan sisters, named for the Three Graces of Greek legend who embody beauty, charm and grace, don’t live up to their names. Belle is no beauty. Charisma lacks charm. And Grace is somewhat less than graceful. But this doesn't deter their ambitious mother from bribing three bachelors to escort them to Colorado Springs’ beautiful Garden of the Gods.
When the girls overhear their escorts mocking how little they resemble their names, each girl makes a wish at the magical Three Graces rock formation. Charisma wishes aloud for charm, but secretly hopes to make a difference in the world.
When William Barclay, a candidate running for the Colorado congress, asks Charisma to be his platonic escort to functions in the city, Charisma is ecstatic. A suffragette-in-training, she can make Will see that rights for women are important. But her plain speaking almost ruins her opportunity before it even starts.
Fortunately, a newly-arrived Greek widow in town agrees to tutor Charisma in the art of charm. And it works . . . most of the time. Even as Charisma finds herself falling for Will, she can’t stop herself from trying to help those in need, threatening her reputation in the process. Will she end up pushing Will away or will he realize that what he needs is an impulsive, plain-speaking, do-gooder?
Note to readers: This title was originally published in 2003 by Zebra Ballad.
A Touch of Charm (Three Graces, #2) Reviews
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Enjoyable story. 4☆
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A Touch of Charm: Three Graces Trilogy, Book 2 is by Karen Fox. This second book is as good as the first. It concerns getting the three Sullivan sisters married and recharging the grace for which they are names.
Charisma was the second of the daughters of a former miner who had thrown coins in the fountain at the Three Graces in the Colorado park. Charisma wanted to become more circumspect in the way she gave her opinions in public. Now, however, she wanted to hear William Barclay speak in his run for senate. Charisma was interested in politics and in helping people. She wants to do something important with her life. One thing she is very interested in is getting the vote for women. She wants William Barclay to believe in that; but he hasn’t made himself clear on this statement.
Can Charisma find happiness for herself and be able to learn how to keep herself from getting into trouble with her mouth?
This book isn’t quite as good as the first one but is still good. -
This was a quick read. I loved the suspense, the women’s rights and humanitarian aspects, and the focus on doing what is right, not what society expects. However, I was displeased with the begging. Charisma was so self-assured around most people, but was then downright pathetic with Will. And for him to have known of Missy’s rape for a year but not told the police to protect his family? Incredibly shameful, a total blight on his character. Charisma can do better than Will Barclay. I enjoyed much of the characterization, such as Grace and Mrs. Barclay, but found some wording to be repetitive throughout. Although I couldn’t stop reading myself, I won’t be recommending it to others.
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I love this book, a simple and sweet story.
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Great book
Great read. Keeps you on your toes. Definitely would recommend to others looking for a good book to read. Looking forward to book 3. -
This is a good sequel. I wish there was a little less adult romantic content. I like Charisma's and Will's growth thoughout. I look forward to Grace's story.
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I love this trilogy! This book in particular I liked how they explored the view of women and politics in very early Colorado. The humor is top notch, and the characters are great!
