"Funny, seductive story with unique, colorful characters & a touch of magical whimsy."

Logan Kilgarven is in urgent need of a babysitter for his four-year-old son, Shane. Melody Seabright is in urgent need of a job. A bit wary of the rumored witch, Logan is desperate enough to strike a deal with his downstairs neighbor: if Melody will watch his son for the evening, he'll get her a job at WHCH-TV. He has in mind a nice secretarial position; Melody will settle for nothing less than her own television show.

Melody casts her spell over the powers-that-be at the TV station and is soon the star of The Kitchen Witch. The fact that she can't cook is incidental. Really, how hard can it be? When the first show turns into a "what not to do in the kitchen" episode, Logan realizes he must teach Melody to cook in order to save both their jobs.

Things heat up and sparks fly that have nothing to do with the delicious disasters the two cook up in Melody's kitchen. While tempting the palates of Logan's mother and Melody's father, the two find themselves tempted by a growing attraction. Despite the fact that everyone around them believes they're perfect for one another, both are determined to fight their growing desire. Logan wants stability for his son, something he never had as a child, and a quirky, kooky witch doesn't fit the mold. Melody spent her growing-up years aching for acceptance and is determined never to fit into a man's mold of the perfect woman, no matter how deliciously attractive he may be.

Set against the perfect backdrop of Salem, Massachusetts, Ms. Blair's THE KITCHEN WITCH is a funny, seductive story of a couple of unique people who must struggle to overcome their pasts to find a future together. A supporting cast of wonderfully colorful characters and a touch of magical whimsy make it a fun read. I liked it - you will, too!

Reviewed by Paula Myers
Posted September 20, 2004

Summary

Is she a good witch or a bad witch?

With a flip of her raven black hair, a flash of her topaz eyes, and a shake of a stick, rumored witch Melody Seabright has cast a spell on single dad Logan Kilgarven. What else can explain what's happening to him? Logan, a television producer, can't seem to concentrate on anything since he met his enchanting new neighbor...

Logan hopes she is bad, very bad.

When Logan agrees to help Melody find a job at his TV station, he never expects the culinary-challenged siren to land her own cooking show. Her charisma keeps things bubbling on the set, and behind the scenes, things are starting to steam up between them. Logan knows he can't resist her charms—but is there more to their attraction than the here and now? If only he had a crystal ball to show him...