"Exciting, memorable Pygmalion-like tale in the Sedonia series."

Megan O'Shay's enduring survival as a premier pickpocket and thief comes from her innate ability to judge people and situations. As a woman alone, Megan trusts no one, especially the nobility. Experience with them has demonstrated their ability to use and discard people without remorse. Therefore, it comes as no surprise when a sinfully sexy viscount abducts her with wild and improbable promises.

Nicol Argyle, Viscount of Newburn, stumbles upon a thief with an uncanny resemblance to the Princess of Sedonia. Needing to untangle the lies and treachery within the court, Nicol needs Megan to masquerade as the princess. He forces Megan to transform from barmaid to princess. Surprised by her cleverness and quick wit, Nicol refuses to feel guilty as he uses her as a political tool. He hardens his heart against this proud and feisty woman.

Unwilling to play by the rules, Megan leads the alluring Nicol on a merry chase while shielding her heart from him. Megan knows life's cruelties and realizes she has no place in his world. It's up to Nicol to change her mind.

This book captures your attention from page one and never lets it go. Sparkling dialog and a memorable heroine makes this Pygmalion tale a must read. It will be difficult to wait for the next Sedonia story from this award-winning author.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 9, 2004

Summary

Cunning Megan O'Shay is many things -- a barmaid, a beauty, and the notorious thief known as "Magical Megs." She gets much more than she expects, however, the day she separates a certain gentleman from his pocket watch . . . and the dashing scoundrel actually hunts her down! But it isn't his stolen timepiece that Nicol Argyle wants -- it's Megan. This Viscount of Newburn has finally found what he's been searching for: a woman who so resembles his liege, Princess Tatiana, that Her Highness will be able to slip away on a secret mission while the imposter sits in her place. First, though, he'll have to transform a perfect thief into a perfect royal by teaching her etiquette, dining, and dancing -- while resisting the mischievous gleam in her bewitching eyes and the sensuous allure of her kissable lips. Because Magical Megs is a master of her craft . . . and Nicol strongly suspects she intends to steal his heart.