Novel Books, Inc. Linda Bleser's website Category:  Romance Publisher: NovelBooks, Inc. ISBN-10:  1931696578 Type: Fiction Pages: 300 Copyright: Jan 1 2002 Enter a magical place where time stands still and all your dreams come true! Liz Riley is a widow who feels the most important part of her life is behind her. When her car breaks down on a deserted road in the Rocky Mountains, she discovers an enchanted cottage where time stands still. She wakes up to find her youth restored and her passion ignited by the owner of the cottage, a man haunted by ghosts of his past. ENCHANTED COTTAGE is a story for women who may feel their youth slipping away, but not their zest for life, their taste for adventure, or their ability to recognize and appreciate that love is the greatest magic of all - at whatever stage it enters their life.

Romantic Times (4-1/2 Stars!)

At fifty, Liz feels that life is passing her by. Her three children are grown and her husband, Ted, has been dead five years now. Her remedy is a long-deserved road trip adventure that gets lost in the Rocky Mountains. Whereby she meets an enchanting man, who appears young enough to be her son, living in the middle of nowhere.

Robert has been alone since the death of his wife, Elise - and plans on staying that way. For him, time has stood still. But his late wife doesn't want Robert to be alone and Liz fits right into her plans.

Enchanted Cottage is a fairy tale set in modern times, but it is not just a retelling of an old story. With shades of "Sleeping Beauty," this is a uniquely magical story which lovers of fairy tales will not want to miss. ~ Susan Mobley

Affaire de Coeur (4-1/2 Stars!)

Do you believe in magic? You will after reading this inspired tale.

Liz Riley is taking an extended trip home home from her grown daughter's home when she detours in a Colorado town. On her way to the bed and breakfast where she intends to stay, she swerves and ends up in a ditch. It is a stormy night, and her cell phone does not work. So she approaches the only nearby house...

Robert Shayne lives in a house where time stands still. He has lived in a state of perpetual mourning since the death of his wife Elise long ago. But Liz opens up his dark heart and allows the light to shine once more. He takes her in while her car is being repaired, and they are irresistibly drawn together by the common bond of loss - she is a widow - and by desire. But Liz is concerned that she is so drawn to a much younger man. And Robert is still bound by a promise he made to Elise when she died...

This very simple tale is the perfect way to end a long winter's day. The charming characters are easily identified with; the paranormal element fits seamlessly into the story, and there's also an adorable baby raccoon... Utterly joyous! - Heather Nordahl

Kathy's Faves and Raves (4-1/2 Thumbs Up!)

I started this book one afternoon and by the time I came up for air, I'd finished this most interesting and enchanting book.

Liz Riley has been visiting her daughter who had just given birth. Liz had been there three weeks and felt that it was time to go home. She was driving cross-country but when she got to Colorado she decided to spend a few days sight-seeing. She checked into a charming historic bed and breakfast called StoneHaven and then she started exploring. She found a quaint antique store where she bought a beautiful cameo brooch. Then on the way back she got lost on a mountain road in a storm and her car skidded into a ditch.

Liz bumped her head but wasn't hurt badly enough that she couldn't get out and try to find shelter. That's when she came across a quaint cottage and met the most amazing and handsome man. At first Robert was cold and didn't want Liz to come in but finally he allowed her to come inside until morning.

There was something magical about this cottage and about Robert though. Then when Liz looked into the mirror it seemed as if she had gotten younger. How could this be? The longer Liz and Robert were in each other's company, the more attracted they became to each other but does Robert have secrets? What is it about this cottage?

I thoroughly enjoyed this amazing and delightful book. It is a must read. I guarantee once you start to read it, you will not want to put it down. - Kathy Boswell