A collection of love stories for readers to enjoy on Valentine's Day...or any day of the year!

5 wings! "These six stories are about Magical Kisses that happen on Valentine’s Day, sweet stories of love found in the most unexpected places at the holiday every romantic celebrates with joy and excitement. Magical Kisses by Carrie S. Masek (Dame Topaz) is a wonderful little story about a man who moves, meets his new neighbour, a quirky young woman who reads palms and tarots. While trying to find his soul mate for him she falls in love with him. A witty delightful story with great character development. Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd (Dame Aquamarine) is a story about love lost and found, a wonderfully sweet tale of two people who drifted apart and are brought back together by a wrong number after an accident. It kicks off the Aquamarine Series with a start that pulls you into the town. The mystery woven into the love story as our doctor and photographer rediscover their love for one another keeps you reading one page after another. Winning Sylvia's Heart by Nancy Pirri (Dame Sapphire): This is the tale of two neighbours who find in each other the qualities of romance that they need. Wonderfully written and romance perfect for the season of Valentine's Day. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs (Dame Turquoise): A family legend says that the man that is meant for the women in the family will kiss her three times, and the third time will be magical. It doesn't always happen at once, and sometimes it takes almost a lifetime. A kiss he was dared into at 14 leads to a kiss of his choosing at 20. Several years and a lifetime pass before they see each other again. Atop a Wedding Cake by Karen Woods (Dame Coral): A late-in-life romance that brings two people back together after a life time apart. Their children are marrying and there is dissension between the families with a premarital agreement. Love forms fairly quickly between these two old friends. The family interactions are very well done and very believable. In Cahoots with Cupid by Karen Wiesner (Dame Amethyst): This last story is about two people who have known each other most of their lives and is the second story in Karen's Kaleidoscope Series. He has loved her since he was 7 years old and she was 11. He has been her most comforting friend, always there for her. But she had unwisely loved another and now feels she is unworthy. A great story with wonderful characters you really get tied up in. I loved this anthology and felt, for the Valentine season, it was a delightful read that proved very enjoyable." ~Melissa for Classic Romance Revival http://www.classicromancerevival.com/blog/?p=1087

5 stars! "Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek: I will never look at a chocolate kiss the same again. Eliza was a bit quirky, but she was not nearly as quirky as her friends. Magic Kisses is a delightful read. The characters have their own special bit of uniqueness. The plot was almost mystical yet humorous. Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd: Dee Lloyd filled her delightful short story with romance and suspense. The plot is interesting. Telephone Tag Winner would make a great full-length novel. Winning Sylvia's Heart by Nancy Pirri: Nancy Pirri offers readers the man of their dreams, Jack. His character is romantic. Winning Sylvia's Heart is sure to win the heart of readers. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs: I love this tale. It reminds me of my husband and me. The characters are delightful. The plot is sweet and romantic. This tale is sure to please readers. Atop A Wedding Cake by Karen Woods: The best thing about Atop A Wedding Cake is the acknowledgement that romance does not end with 50. I love this short story. In Cahoots With Cupid by Karen Wiesner: Karen Wiesner, you did it again! You made my heart swell and tears come to my eyes. In Cahoots With Cupid is a sweet story. Ki and Angela are both delightful characters. The reconciliation was heartwarming. The common factor in Magical Kisses is romance and Valentine's Day. I love it! This is one of the Jewels of the Quill's best anthologies. Ladies, please keep writing. Fans of romance, this is a must-read." ~ReviewYourBook.com http://www.reviewyourbook.com/review.cfm?reviewid=1225

Black Seal Rating (Fantastic read; definitely stays on my shelf) "The authors of this anthology are true jewels of romance. A perfect Valentine read, this collection of six amazing MAGICAL KISSES will make you laugh, will make you cry and the heroes will definitely make you fall in love. While I liked all the stories, my favorite was The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs (Dame Turquoise), perhaps it was the fact that its my birthstone that made me prejudiced but the cute story of the magical third kiss from the person who gave you your first kiss sure caught my fancy more! It was heart warming reading about how the opposite sex goes from being obnoxious to someone we really can't live without. Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek (Dame Topaz) was also pretty cool, and the author and the heroine puts those blissful Hershey kisses to great use, and they definitely epitomize the best and most cost effective Valentine gift, not to mention the guarantee for a happy future in this tale. Basically this anthology by the Jewels of the Quill is about second chances at finding the love of your life…the perfect romance! Reading MAGICAL KISSES makes one feel reassured that it really is never too late for love. So this anthology would make a great Valentine gift for yourself...enjoy...Happy Valentine's!!!" ~Raakhee Suryaprakash for WRDF http://blog.lyndacoker.net/2009/02/05/wrdf-review-of-magical-kisses-anthology.aspx

4 1/2 hearts! "This Valentine's Day celebratory anthology is a fresh, entertaining look into six great authors' visions of a fabulous festivity for the greatest love day of the year. These authors, Jewels of the Quill, offer diverse stories with varied degrees of romantic interest. There truly is something for everyone in this book. A little paranormal slant was evident in Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek. You will truly enjoy watching neighbors learn to deal with each other. Second chances are always fun to read, and Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd was no exception. Anyone who has ever been involved with a non-romantic guy will certainly understand Nancy Pirri's Winning Sylvia’s Heart. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs offered another look at the magical superstition of love. Karen Woods presented a second-chance look at love when she wrote Atop a Wedding Cake. And the final novella by Karen Wiesner, In Cahoots With Cupid, rounded out this wonderful selection of stories with a nostalgic look at returning to the old hometown and finding something she left behind years ago. These authors have given me several hours of pleasure. The stories were all good though they were each vastly different from the others. This diversity in both writing style and content created a book that is great reading and would make a terrific gift. Valentine's Day themed books are easily made into cookie-cutter offerings. This selection is definitely not like that. I found each unique book to grasp and hold my attention. These characters are appealing and vary as do the authors. The storylines are all strong and enjoyable. It would be hard to pick a favorite because I thoroughly enjoyed them all. I strongly encourage you to read this book and make your own comparison. I challenge you to pick a favorite. Just know that whatever your interest, you will find it here. Kudos to the authors, all six of them." ~Brenda Talley for The Romance Studio http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/magicalkissesjotq.htm

4 stars! "Once again the Jewels assemble their award-winning talents for this sextet of enchanting stories that capture the essence of Valentine's Day. Each offering is delightful; there are quirky characters and laugh-out-loud scenes as well as some poignant moments." ~Donna M. Brown for RT Book Reviews http://www.romantictimes.com

"This anthology will come out in February 2009, just in time for Valentine's Day. Each story includes some kind of magical kiss, from silver-wrapped chocolates to the unexpected kiss at just the right moment. The stories are all fun, character-driven, and ultimately happy. While each has some kind of conflict, it's resolved by the end, and the main character or characters usually end up stronger and happier for having gotten through the difficulties. The first, eponymous story, Magic Kisses, is my personal favorite. Who hasn't played romantic second fiddle at least once in their life? In this story, Eliza does just that, helping her neighbor meet other women. She does help him find love, but not at all in the way either of them expected. This also has one of my favorite lines. In reference to being about to invite a strange man into her apartment, Eliza thinks, "...a belated attack of sanity stopped her." While, the style and voice varies with the different authors, the writing is consistently good throughout the anthology. This would, indeed, make good Valentine's reading." ~Hope Evey for TCM Reviews http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/2660.html

4 books! "In this Valentine's Day anthology, six authors have created stories that are sure to warm the heart. Up first in the anthology is Carrie S. Masek's Magic Kisses, a delightful story in which a young woman sets out to play matchmaker for her new neighbor, but the two find that fate is a funny thing. This was a highly entertaining story with an interesting plot and likeable characters. Cynical Brett believes that Eliza is a bit flaky upon first meeting her when she offers to read his palm, and I enjoyed watching as these two very different people found love despite Eliza's attempts to set him up on some very interesting dates. Next in the anthology is Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd, a charming story in which a series of unfortunate events on Valentine's Day, including an auto accident and a misdialed phone number, leads to a reunion between two former flames. This was a bit of a suspenseful tale... As for the romance of the story, I enjoyed the relationship between the main characters as what could have been a disastrous Valentine's Day turns into the best thing that could have happened for the heroine. Winning Sylvia's Heart is Nancy Pirri's entry in this anthology and it was truly a sweet and fun story. This was a very sweet and fast-paced story, and I fell in love with the hero Jack as he was quite the gentleman and very romantic. Jane Toombs' The Third Kiss, the next story is quite interesting. This was a highly romantic and sweet story... I would have loved to have seen more of Gail and Augie's life as time went by. I loved the whole concept. The next entry, Atop the Wedding Cake by Karen Woods proves that love knows no age limits... I really enjoyed this sweet story and the relationship between the main couple. It was refreshing to see two people who both had happy marriages with their deceased spouses find love for a second time. The final story of the anthology, In Cahoots with Cupid by Karen Wiesner, is a bit more complex and heartbreaking than the other stories. This was an interesting story and not quite as lighthearted as some of the other stories in the anthology, but it was no less romantic or enjoyable. Angela has faced a painful past and I truly felt for both her and for Kiowa as he longed to ease her pain and love her if she would only let him. Overall, this was an enjoyable anthology featuring a variety of characters and romances all centered around Valentine's Day. I enjoyed reading this anthology. From reuniting with an old flame to falling for a neighbor to finding love with a good friend each story and relationship proved that love can be found when and where you least expect it." ~Lilac for Long and Short Reviews http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/magical-kisses-jewels-of-quill.html

"Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek: Eliza is quirky, flaky, and adorable. She and Brett are like flip sides on a coin, and balance each other perfectly, if they can get over their preconceived notions about love. This story is fun and full of life, a joy to read. Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd: A summer romance, a tragic twist of fate, and two souls that have finally come full circle. Ryan and Rina are a delight to get to know, and their story is one that will light up the day. Winning Sylvia's Heart by Nancy Pirri: A man who oozes romance, and a woman whose favorite holiday is Valentine's Day. A match made in heaven? Or is it too much too soon? A fantastic read with great characters, and a fabulously witty storyline. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs: Could the magic of a third kiss be why Gail never settled for any other man? No one ever seemed just right, and in the back of her head lingered thoughts of Augie. This tale is sweetly romantic, and wonderfully written. Atop A Wedding Cake by Karen Woods: Love knows no boundaries for Mary Kate and Trey. They have lived successful and full lives, and now it is their turn to love once again. I love reading stories with mature characters that do not give up on the chance for love later in life, and this is no exception. In Cahoots With Cupid by Karen Wiesner: True love endures time and distance for Ki and Angela. He is her lifeline, even if she does not see it. The love Ki has for Angela is all encompassing, and their story is a delight to read. The magic of these stories is in the kiss. Each one highlights the kiss, from the explosive power of a first kiss to the slow burn of a kiss shared by lifelong friends. They all have a wonderful set of characters, and each storyline is unique and memorable. The authors in this anthology showcase their talents and artistry by delivering stories with intelligent dialogue and clever plots. I enjoyed each one, and recommend this to all romance lovers." ~Lototy for Coffee Time Romance http://www.coffeetimeromance.com

"Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek is the first delightful story in the Valentine's Day Anthology. Carrie S. Masek has given readers a wonderful idea for Valentine's Day. The idea of using chocolate candy kisses to attract a mate is unique. The second story is Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd. This is a story about lovers who get a second chance at the love they lost due to deception. I enjoy a good story that gives couples a second chance and this is one. Winning Sylvia's Heart by Nancy Pirri is a heartwarming story that gives women in a going-nowhere relationship the courage to get out of that relationship and find one that will be fulfilling. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs is my favorite in this anthology. I could connect personally to this story because I also married a man after our third kiss that was years later after kiss one and two. Atop a Wedding Cake by Karen Woods is the fifth story in this anthology. A terrific tale about a man who makes a mistake, is willing to admit it, and finds true love. In Cahoots with Cupid by Karen Wiesner is the last story in this anthology. This is a heartbreaking tale about a daughter who believes her father will choose her ex-husband over her to love. Believing this, she stays away from her mother and home. Also, the one man who loves her cannot break her belief that she is too old for him. I love the single mindedness of Kiowa Mackenzie. He makes up his mind and nothing or no one can change it. He is willing to wait for who will complete his life. This is a lesson that we all need to learn. I did think it was sad that Angela waited so long to go home and make peace with her father. Too many times that is exactly what happens in real life. MAGICAL KISSES is an anthology stuffed full of feel-good stories. It is the perfect Valentine's Day read. This book will join the other Valentine anthologies you have lined up on your bookshelves." ~Dawn Myers for Writers Unlimited http://www.writersunlimited.com

"Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek: A charmer. Telephone Tag Winner by Dee Lloyd: Amusing. Winning Sylvia's Heart, by Nancy Pirri: A special story. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs: Poignant. Atop a Wedding Cake by Karen Woods: Very funny. In Cahoots With Cupid by Karen Wiesner: Very moving. These are six entertaining often amusing contemporary romances starring charming lead characters as each author exceeds the high expectations of Jewels of the Quill and Valentine's Day." ~Harriet Klausner http://genregoroundreviews.blogspot.com/2009/02/magical-kisses-jewels-of-quill-st.html

"Magic Kisses by Carrie S. Masek: Eliza's friends are a strange bunch of folks. My mother always said surround yourself with a lot of people with different personalities. Carrie Masek succeeded in giving me just that in this story. Not to mention I love Hershey Kisses a whole lot more these days. Telephone Tag Winner (Aquamarine Series, Book 1) by Dee Lloyd: Out of tragedy romance blossoms. I love the twist of fate love stories and Telephone Tag Winner, didn't disappoint. The characters Ryan and Rina are interesting and their story, a definite attention keeper. Winning Sylvia's Heart by Nancy Pirri: Jack is a man who loves romance, what woman wouldn't fall for him? He's the answer to any woman's dreams. Sylvia's heart wasn't the only heart won. The Third Kiss by Jane Toombs: Who hasn't had thoughts of the "one" linger in their head every now and then? The Third Kiss is a beautifully written romantic piece. You'll want to be a believer in the power of the third kiss. Atop A Wedding Cake by Karen Woods: Who says when we grow older we have to give up on love? Cathy and Trey find each other at the perfect time in their lives. Mature couples in love, very refreshing to read. In Cahoots With Cupid (Kaleidoscope Series, Book 2) by Karen Wiesner: Love strong enough to surpass time apart. It's beautiful when it happens and Ms. Wiesner set it up perfectly. Ki's strong love for Angela is powerful and their story an enjoyment to read. Releasing in February 2009, just in time for Valentine's Day, the authors of MAGICAL KISSES, A Jewels of the Quill Valentine's Day Anthology offer writing styles in varying ranges to bring you stories in this anthology that contain something for every reader. The stories are entertaining and the characters well written, all tied together by the magic of a kiss. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an anthology with a different flavor for every taste." ~Amon for Joyfully Reviewed http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/Feb09/magicalkissajewelsofthequillvalentinesdayanthology.ANTHO.html

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