For the Magic

Twickenham Full-Moon Ball #3

by Donna K. Weaver

When Lady Ellen Hildebrand is ripped to the future, she finds herself not only fighting for the fae magic that sent her but also for her life.

Ellen’s first London Season was a disappointment. She fears she’ll never meet a man who will see her for more than her fortune or ability to provide an heir.

Landscape architect Michael Addington thinks his grandfather is mental but never dreams the old man will try to set Twickenham Manor on fire. In Michael’s struggle to stop the act of arson, a young woman appears out of nowhere. Flames and fae magic engulf them both, the first burning them badly and the second transporting them back to 1851.

Ellen and Michael find they must rely on each other through the painful recovery. Day by day, their attraction grows. But Michael is riddled with guilt. If she discovers his dark secret, he could lose her forever . . . he’s the one who set her on fire.

Genres: Time Travel

214 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2019

About the author

USA Today best-selling and award-winning author - wife-mother-grandmother-Navy brat-Army veteran-karate black belt-Harry Potter nerd-online gamer.

Reviews

[Phylis Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellen and Michael’s story

Ellen and Michael’s story
A heart wrenching story that starts with a flood of events and how they are healed and recover. Finding your true love and so much more. Read this wonderful story to find out what happens.

[Anna B · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when time travel goes wrong and brings tragedy in its wake? This book looks at the trauma associated with severe burn victims? Physical and emotional obstacles and the effects on those around the victim.

Lady Ellen is curious about the portrait room at Twickenham Manor. On the night of the full moon she decides to explore, only to be yanked into the future. She arrives in the midst of a burning room where two men are fighting. On fire and in indescribable pain she is then pulled back to the year 1851.

Michael isn’t sure what has happened when he arrives in the past with Ellen. All he knows is he’s in terrible pain. He realizes that he and Ellen are both badly burned and he’s sure her injuries are his fault.

Can he redeem himself and gain her forgiveness by helping her overcome her pain and insecurities? As he helps Ellen recover he finds that beauty truly is more than skin deep.

Michael soon finds himself in love with Ellen and hopes for a future with her, but will she remember it was all his fault and send him away forever?

This was a great follow up to “With the Magic.” Lady Ellen finally gets her story and Michael is perfect for her. Their courtship is sweet and satisfying and her first kiss, scars and all made me want to cry good tears.

[K B · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
I received a free copy of For the Magic (Twickenham Full-Moon Ball Romance Book 3) by Donna K. Weaver and this review was given freely.
A tragic story of lost love, revenge, healing and family that transcends all boundaries with the help of a little faerie magic. As Catherine and Garth prepare for Catherine to give birth, Twickenham Manor's present day neighboring landowner tries to stop Aunt Nellie and all time travel by setting Twickenham on fire which sets into play a complicated tale entwining 1851 and the present day. Easy flowing and suspenseful with moments of heart wrenching sadness this full length novel contains a gruesome moment near the beginning but ends happily.

[Serina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing

The combination of magic, gardening suspense and love made this Twickenham romance one of the very best I have read. The solid plot held strong throughout, with the magic only being used as it would be when desperately needed-time travel is an exception of course. Love this book.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not fond of time-travel. However, this book held my attention throughout the book. Starting with a tragic accident with two people from two different time periods and ending with both traveling to each time period.
Interesting concept and wonderful descriptions.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like time travel stories & this is a good one. A story of tragedy with Michael, Ellen & Aunt Nellie working together to "fix" that situation bringing healing & love. There is also a mystery to solve which brings peace to Michael & his grandfather. You should enjoy this book.

[Mary Doss · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent story. a man tries to save the manor in the present but somehow a woman from the past come forward and is severely burned, he is slightly burned. they are tossed into the past where most of their story unfolds.

[Donna Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yep. I'm the author, so I'm totally biased. I loved writing Ellen's happily ever after, tough journey that it was for both her and Michael.

[Pat Comer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Story.

Thanks Donna K. Weaver, Very sad but wonderful story. So glad Aunt Nellie could save Michael and Ellen. Really good book.

[Anne Rollin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read from Ms Weaver. This is a fabulous series. If you enjoy time travel romances this one is for you!

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this historical romance story with all of the characters. The main characters were Ellen and Michael.

Ellen has gone to Twickenham Manor. While there she find a room. While in the room she is ripped into the future while there something happens and later she finds out that she came back. But now she is fighting for her life.

Michael is a landscape architect. He live with his grandfather. His grandfather thinks that the woman that lives next door is a witch. One night his grandfather does something and he also travels to the past. Where he meets a fae and a woman.

This was a fun story to read and listen to. The narrator on the audio did  good.It has action, adventure, and secrets. It had a few giggles.

I received a complimentary copy via StoryOrigin. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

[K B]

5 stars
I received a free copy of For the Magic (Twickenham Full-Moon Ball Romance Book 3) by Donna K. Weaver and this review was given freely.
A tragic story of lost love, revenge, healing and family that transcends all boundaries with the help of a little faerie magic. As Catherine and Garth prepare for Catherine to give birth, Twickenham Manor's present day neighboring landowner tries to stop Aunt Nellie and all time travel by setting Twickenham on fire which sets into play a complicated tale entwining 1851 and the present day. Easy flowing and suspenseful with moments of heart wrenching sadness this full length novel contains a gruesome moment near the beginning but ends happily.

[Roger]

For the Magic (Twickenham Full-Moon Ball Romance Book 3), my fifth read from author Donna K. Weaver and my fourth in the highly enjoyable Twickenham Full-Moon Ball Romances, was a highly enjoyable romance. I wish I could get more read & review books in this series. I was given an Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily reading & reviewing it. The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I'll be reading more from her as I already own 11 more of her books. A well-written story from a very good author. No spoilers from me. You need to buy and read the book then leave a review. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked For The Magic. The story was fun and the characters seemed very real. Their stories were complex but not too complex to be followed. I enjoyed the story.

I wasn't a fan of how the narrator spoke for Lady Ellen. She did a very good job with all of the other characters though and when I concentrated on what Lady Ellen was actually saying, I could tune out the voice that was being used.

All in all I thought this was a very fun story. Donna K Weaver always does a good job, I need to make sure to read more of her books very soon.

[Connie Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

What a great story and series this is! I couldn't put them down had to read them one after another. I don't read a lot of time travel books because I can't even imagine how it would work and I haven't been able to relate. This series is so well done, I have really enjoyed them. Some of the closing ideas are a bit too modern to be of the time period, but the romance is sigh worthy of the best!

[Khadejah R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lady Ellen’s story

We first me Lady Ellen in Against the Magic, she was timid and shy, but learned to express herself. In this book we really see how she has grown over time as well as how she continues to as she encounters trying situations.

Michael is the perfect compliment to Lady Ellen and their connection is magical, sorry for the pun.

[Julie Nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellen and Michaels forever after!

Two grown adults meet through tragedy, pain and emotional growth! Can Ellen forgive Michael for the physical pain he caused her? Read "For the Magic" and find out for yourself!

[Kathy Danheim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The magic knows best

What a beautiful series. I’m saddened to see it come to an end, but the Magic always knows what’s best!😉
Thank you Donna!

[Shauna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book, al though not my favorite of the series. I just didn’t like Ellen. Absolutely loved Michael!

[Ballet in AK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story: 3.5 stars

Although this is ok as a stand-alone, it would be best to read these books in order. This was the first book of the series that I read and it was a bit confusing at times. Loss of 1/2 a star for modern idioms used by Victorian era characters (there were times I was in my car muttering at the verbiage). Otherwise, a solid 4 stars, very good!

The pain that time-travel caused and how Michael scoffs at his father and grandfather labelling them as conspiracy theorists is totally believable. It's a bit difficult to relate to Ellen, who is so beautiful that everything has come easily to her. The self-doubt and connection with Michael give her more depth of character than she seemingly had previously.

I'm not huge on lying tropes and Michael's lie eats him up and have serious repercussions when Ellen finds out. But it works. I thought the author did a really good job of taking her time allowing the feelings between the main characters to grow and flourish. The angst was appropriate; not overdone, not underdone. The elements of magic and time travel were interesting plot devices and I truly enjoyed this book!

I received this audiobook for free, at my request. This is my honest review.

Narrator: (3.5 stars)

Ms. Corbin has a wonderfully expressive reading voice. I loved her narration...her vocal range is great! However, I found it a bit disconcerting that she kept switching between her American accent and her British one. Her British accents were subtle and not 100% authentic-sounding (at least to me, but I listen to a ton of audiobooks read by Brits). Her male voices were deep and sounded like men; the heroine had a rather high voice, but it wasn't bad. I'd definitely listen to her again!

*poor, **ok, ***good, ****very good, *****something special

[Maria Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy the Twickenham series. This one felt more serious to me. It dealt with a man crazed by lost love and people having to heal from burns that without the fae magic would have killed them. It didn't feel as light as others in the series. Not necessarily a good or bad thing. It just is.
Reading it made me wish that fae magic was real and could actually help people through painful recoveries. I actually think that this might be difficult to read for anyone who has suffered from burns.
I liked the main characters and that there was a bit of a mystery involved in the story.
I listened to the audio version of this book and think I would have enjoyed it better had I just read it. The narrator's interpretation of voices did not match what I had in my mind at all. Lady Ellen sounded too young to me (maybe 13?) and Aunt Nellie sounded too old and stodgy. I always envision her as more playful and perhaps a little on the dottie side. The author said she had a twinkle in her eye pretty often but I didn't hear it in her voice. It might match other people's interpretations though. Just not mine.
Still, the story is good and even though I'm not typically a fan of time travel novels I do find it fun to try to understand how time is a fuzzball and how any of this could work.
Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: arson
*I received a complimentary audiobook and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Vibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love formed thru shared adversity

In this 3rd book from the Twickenham Time Travel series, we get a glimpse of Gareth & Catherine at the beginning, but the point of view switches to Gareth's sister Ellen & Michael Addington. The Full Moon magic draws Ellen upstairs to the portrait room & she ends up traveling forward in time to where Michael is trying to stop his grandfather from burning down the house.

Michael & Ellen both end up severely burned. They return to Ellen's time and spend time together as they recover. Even as they grow closer together, Michael wrestles with his sense of guilt over what happened, and the fear of losing Ellen.

This installment is a little different from the previous books - the conflict is more internal than external. More serious than its predecessors, but it's not heavy. The hero & heroine actually help each other to heal. It was very sweet and touching.

*Clean romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that Donna K. Weaver's contributions to the Twickenham Time Travel series are my favorites. This book gave the hero and heroine some serious obstacles to overcome. Weaver also did a great job of making this book feel like it was really part of the Twickenham universe by mentioning other characters not only from her books from other authors' books in the series. I really believed the chemistry between the hero and heroine because Weaver gave it plenty of time to build. I wish this author had written more books in the series.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the Magic is another entertaining installment of the Twickenham series. I’ve enjoyed Lady Ellen Hildebrand in the previous books and am glad she now has her own story. The recurring theme in all the books has been the willingness of one of the characters (sometimes both) to make sacrifices for love. For The Magic is a bit more tragic than the others, but it ends well with a happily ever after. Ellen is an adorable character and her love interest from the future, Michael Addington, is a perfect match for her. I loved these two together and their courtship was delightful. As a modern woman, I will say I hoped for a different ending for Ellen’s sake, but that isn’t to say the ending was disappointing. It was not. I simply wanted Ellen to be able to pursue a dream she had. For The Magic has action, a little mystery that sets this whole story in motion, and a lovely romance.

[Franki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lady Ellen feels pulled to walk upstairs in Aunt Nellie’s house, though it is forbidden. This full moon ball has plans for her beyond dancing.
When a horrific event takes place just as she lands in the future, she finds herself pulled back in time, bringing an unsuspecting guest with her. Will this tragedy destroy them? If far magic can heal them, can love’s magic heal the gulf that may soon tear them apart.
This Romance was as sweet as the books before it! A magical story of love based upon inward beauty as opposed to merely outward appearances, this story takes you into a whimsical, historical time of promise and Romance.
I greatly enjoyed traveling through time with this series and seeing how each of the characters worked to make the world a better place.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun to see a bit more of Garth and Catherine story but more so to finally get Ellen’s story after seeing her in both of the previous stories by Donna Weaver in this series. Ellen is such a kind soul. Michael is also a kind soul who is riddled with guilt for Ellen’s injury. He knows he had a part in her burns even if unintentional. But he starts to fall in love with Ellen as he helps her to heal. I love that this story was different with a lot of emotions with having to deal with injuries. The narration for the book was good but I had a really hard time with Ellen’s voice.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful tale about true attraction

Wow, this book has a lot of tragedy, but they rise from those ashes like a phoenix. This is another beautiful time travel romance. I would suggest reading some of the first books in the series so you can understand the magic behind the time travel. Ellen and Michael meet under difficult circumstances, but they are able to look past that and see each other's inner beauty. I loved the connection between them. It was beautiful.

[Janene · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great escape

What I enjoyed:

• I liked the concept of time travel.
• I liked Aunt Nellie's fuzzball theory of time travel (eventhough it isn't in the least bit feasible)
• The story was serious, but sometimes it was upbeat.
• This story had well-developed characters.
• It was interesting to see how Michael and Ellen worked together to heal each other.

This is a clean read.

This is a short imaginary trip in time. A great escape.

[Crissy Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook was very enjoyable. The narrator did a great job. I stayed engaged in the story and connected to the characters. I have not read the other books in this series but was able to follow the characters and story line. I did not feel like I was missing something. I definitely want to read the other books so I can appreciate the characters even more. There were no spells, potions or witches so the magic aspect did not overpower the story.

[Marie Bourgery · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was magical how Ellen and Michael time traveled during a full moon and that their burns were healed slowly by special cream. They bond over their shared love of gardening. But will she still accept him when he reveals the truth about what happened the night they met? This was a clean time travel romance with plenty of suspense and romance.

The narrator had a nice upbeat tone with voice changes and inflections in the right places, but she was overly dramatic on the voices at times.