Synopsis
Italy, August 1420 – A gypsy named Lilith sees her lover hanged for a crime he didn't commit. On the gallows, he swears to return to her. Convinced that one day, he'll be reborn, she searches for a fabled elixir – rumored to grant immortality...
Toronto, August 1999 – Waiting has taken its toll on Lilith, now a fortune teller with a gift for matchmaking. So she concocts her strongest love potion ever. She is certain her magic has worked when the spitting image of her one true love moves in next door. A very practical – and skeptical – single father, Mitch Davison is intrigued by Lilith's passionate welcome, yet suspicious of her motives. After all, he's never believed in magic – and hasn't believed in love since his wife left him. But when Lilith doubts her own intuition, it's Mitch who must convince her that the greatest gift of all is the talent to follow your own heart...
A Romantic Times Top Pick
Winner of the Colorado Romance Writers' Award of Excellence for Best Paranormal, Fantasy or Time Travel Romance
“Four and a half stars! Love Potion #9 is utterly charming, mixing a centuries-old myth and a modern day love story with a fast-paced plot that keeps you laughing and wondering if you can really believe.”—Romantic Times
“A brilliant fantasy romance. Claire Cross (aka Delacroix) proves that she is one of today' s superstars!”—Harriet Klausner
“Love Potion #9 is a keeper! The characters are likeable and real, the dialog is fast and funny, and the writing is witty and delicious. The multi-talented Ms. [Delacroix] wields her pen like a wand to give readers a truly magical and spellbinding love story, making believers of us all.”—Old Book Barn Gazette
“The plot bears the stamp of a master storyteller—Ms. [Delacroix]' style is irresistible. Passion is spiced with humor and flavored with emotional conflict. Fast and exhilarating, Love Potion #9 had me spellbound to the last word.”—Rendezvous
“Get ready for a rollicking good time. Claire [Delacroix] is at her best, which means a treat for all her fans. Characters written with pathos and humor keep the reader on the edge of tears and laughter as we discover the mysteries of love, romance, sensuality and passion at the hands of the master. Hang on to your hats, ladies, this is one sexy book. If you aren't a fan of Ms. [Delacroix] yet, this book will definitely win you over. Smartly written with more than an ample touch of comedy, Love Potion #9 will rise like cream to the top of the charts.”—Under the Covers
“I laughed so hard, my cat got up and left the room.”—Jennifer Dunne
“Love Potion #9 is a delightful, enchanting and magical book...This is one for your keeper shelf!”—WCRG on AOL
“Claire [Delacroix] does an excellent job of blending passion, romance and humor in this story...This book is definitely one I could dive into over and over again.”—All About Romance
“Cheers to Ms. [Delacroix] for having written a wonderfully endearing fantasy romance that readers will have a difficult time putting down—and an even harder time forgetting.”—New Age Bookshelf
Love Potion #9 is one of my four fantasy romances that were originally published under the pseudonym Claire Cross. They are standalone novels and can be read in any order. This is their order of publication:
1. Once Upon a Kiss
2. The Last Highlander
3. The Moonstone
4. Love Potion #9
Toronto, August 1999 – Waiting has taken its toll on Lilith, now a fortune teller with a gift for matchmaking. So she concocts her strongest love potion ever. She is certain her magic has worked when the spitting image of her one true love moves in next door. A very practical – and skeptical – single father, Mitch Davison is intrigued by Lilith's passionate welcome, yet suspicious of her motives. After all, he's never believed in magic – and hasn't believed in love since his wife left him. But when Lilith doubts her own intuition, it's Mitch who must convince her that the greatest gift of all is the talent to follow your own heart...
A Romantic Times Top Pick
Winner of the Colorado Romance Writers' Award of Excellence for Best Paranormal, Fantasy or Time Travel Romance
“Four and a half stars! Love Potion #9 is utterly charming, mixing a centuries-old myth and a modern day love story with a fast-paced plot that keeps you laughing and wondering if you can really believe.”—Romantic Times
“A brilliant fantasy romance. Claire Cross (aka Delacroix) proves that she is one of today' s superstars!”—Harriet Klausner
“Love Potion #9 is a keeper! The characters are likeable and real, the dialog is fast and funny, and the writing is witty and delicious. The multi-talented Ms. [Delacroix] wields her pen like a wand to give readers a truly magical and spellbinding love story, making believers of us all.”—Old Book Barn Gazette
“The plot bears the stamp of a master storyteller—Ms. [Delacroix]' style is irresistible. Passion is spiced with humor and flavored with emotional conflict. Fast and exhilarating, Love Potion #9 had me spellbound to the last word.”—Rendezvous
“Get ready for a rollicking good time. Claire [Delacroix] is at her best, which means a treat for all her fans. Characters written with pathos and humor keep the reader on the edge of tears and laughter as we discover the mysteries of love, romance, sensuality and passion at the hands of the master. Hang on to your hats, ladies, this is one sexy book. If you aren't a fan of Ms. [Delacroix] yet, this book will definitely win you over. Smartly written with more than an ample touch of comedy, Love Potion #9 will rise like cream to the top of the charts.”—Under the Covers
“I laughed so hard, my cat got up and left the room.”—Jennifer Dunne
“Love Potion #9 is a delightful, enchanting and magical book...This is one for your keeper shelf!”—WCRG on AOL
“Claire [Delacroix] does an excellent job of blending passion, romance and humor in this story...This book is definitely one I could dive into over and over again.”—All About Romance
“Cheers to Ms. [Delacroix] for having written a wonderfully endearing fantasy romance that readers will have a difficult time putting down—and an even harder time forgetting.”—New Age Bookshelf
Love Potion #9 is one of my four fantasy romances that were originally published under the pseudonym Claire Cross. They are standalone novels and can be read in any order. This is their order of publication:
1. Once Upon a Kiss
2. The Last Highlander
3. The Moonstone
4. Love Potion #9
Release date: November 16, 2014
Publisher: Deborah A. Cooke
Print pages: 330
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