Charming the Professor

A new Time-Travel from award winning author, Donna MacMeans

The Charm Gates have stood at The Court of Two Sisters for more than a century with no one guessing the secret they hold. A jealous vindictive queen and a blackmailed alchemist have encased French "charm teacher" Madeline Charlebois's essence inside the gates, at least until a grieving professor touches them during a storm and Madeline tumbles out, not in her own 19th century Spain, but in 21st century New Orleans.

Quantum physics Professor Grant Stewart has mourned his wife's death for the last three years. But he must move on for his young daughter's sake, the child who delights in terrorizing babysitters. Grant needs adequate childcare to pursue tenure at Tulane. What he doesn't need is a French beauty believing nonsense like time-travel and voodoo, and whose very being is melting his heart.

Maddie may be without resources but she's good at making new friends, even if they are on the quirky side. She believes Professor Stewart can return her home, but first she must earn his trust to win his cooperation. Babysitting his daughter gives her both proximity, and love for the child. Will Grant be the key to returning to her time? Or will she, in turn, unlock his frozen heart? All they need is time and maybe a little voodoo...

This story includes a reference to a necklace worn by Queen Isabella II called the Moor's Tear. Please note that there's a short story on sale at Nook Press by the same name. While it's not necessary to read the short story to understand the time-travel, it does enrich the story. I hope you give it a try.

MacMeans's previous books have won many awards including the prestigious Golden Heart from Romance Writers of America and Romantic Times critic's choice award for Historical Love and Laughter. Here's some of her reviews:

MacMeans writes with grace and wit, and her debut is certain to dazzle readers with its irresistible combination of complex characters and very sexy romance. -- Booklist (The Education of Mrs. Brimley)

MacMeans second novel is ingenious, humorous and intoxicating. Cleverly blending the paranormal with the sensual and suspense with a passionate love story, she fulfills readers' fantasies.
-- Romantic Times Book Reviews (Bound By Moonlight)

Brimming with secret societies, coded messages, claustrophobia, danger, passion, intrigue, humor, interesting characters, witty banter, romance and a one-of-a-kind love, this story is a comedy of misunderstandings and misconceptions that will brighten your day. Originally creative and unique, it is a keeper! Ms. MacMeans has been among the authors on my list of "must read" authors since the publication of her first book and my admiration of her work has never faltered. I look forward to her next book in this exciting series! In the meantime , be sure to get your own copy of THE CASANOVA CODE! -- Romance Junkies (The Casanova Code)

Irish Rebellion, sumggled guns, and the assassination of American President James Garfield form a lively backdrop for this sweet, sexy and smartly told Victorian romance. -- Publishers Weekly (Redeeming the Rogue)

Claire will break your heart, while Cameron will steal it. You definitely won't want to miss how this whisky distiller opens the heart and mind of his teetotaler.
--The Naughty Librarians Blog (The Whisky Laird's Bed)