"Humorous, touching addition to Ms. Nance's djinni series."

This is the story of Zayne, Minstrel of Kaf, and his journey to Terra to find his zaniya (mate), the other half of his soul who'll balance his ma'at, which has gone dangerously out of whack.

Madeleine Fairbanks, a gifted dancer, suffers from severe stage fright induced by her stepfather, possible warlock Cyrus Cromwell. Working as a PA for novelist Feydor Blaze is difficult for Madeleine, especially when she has to make a public announcement on his behalf. Feydor makes her a deal: if she can secure him an interview with her stepfather, he'll let her keep her job after the lackluster result of her press conference. So, wondering if she'll need to look for other work, Madeleine agrees to housesit for her friend Tildy, who's expecting a guest - the aforementioned Zayne.

I found this story humorous and touching. The ending maintains an O'Henry-esque flair while still delivering a happily-ever-after. SPELLBOUND is a marvelous addition to Ms. Nance's fascinating djinni series.

Reviewed by Nichole Keeton
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 18, 2003

Summary

As the Minstrel of Kaf, Zayne kept the land of the djinn in harmony. Yet lately, raging desires and unquenchable yearnings were throwing his life into discord and wreaking havoc on his home. He needed a woman to restore balance to his life, a woman with whom he could blend his voice and his body. And according to his destiny, this soul mate could only be found in the strange land of Earth.

Madeline knew to expect a guest while house-sitting for her eccentric neighbor. However, she hadn't expected the man would be so sexy, so potent, so fascinated by the doorbell. Zayne may have been a disaster with modern amenities, but he certainly knew what made her tick. With one soul- stirring kiss, she saw colorful sparks dancing on the air. But Madeline wanted to make sure her handsome djinni wouldn't pull a disappearing act before she could allow herself to become utterly . . . Spellbound.