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Enchanted Love #1
Prince of Charming
Searching her Victorian home for a long-lost will, Kate Carmichael stumbles upon a portrait of a young man. Before she knows what's happened, she's released Robin Goodfellow from the painting he has occupied for two centuries -- and found a love that defies time.
144 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 2000
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About the author
Karen Fox
23 books9 followersKaren Fox knew at age twelve that she wanted to be a writer. She loved putting down on paper the adventures of those characters who came to life in her head so that she could enjoy them over and over. She was much older before she realized that everybody didn’t have stories going on in their head and wondered if this made her a little bit weird.
Though she’s lived around the country and in Europe with her Air Force husband and three now grown children, she finds it exciting to imagine new worlds, new species, new adventures, and possibilities for the future. This excitement shows itself in her stories.
Upon discovering the local RWA writing chapter in Colorado Springs, Karen went on to sell her first book in 1996 and has gone on to sell several more over the years.
As one who believes by giving, she receives, Karen spent several years in several positions on the local chapter of Romance Writers of America—Pikes Peak Romance Writers, served two terms on the RWA board, and has also served over 20 years with the Pikes Writers Conference. She also works on the annual NINC Conference.
To date Karen has published eight paranormal romance books with Kensington, Leisure Books, and Berkley, plus a novella with BelleBooks and a short story with DAW. Her second book, Somewhere My Love, was a RITA Finalist in 1998. Prince of Charming, a paranormal romance, was a winner for the 2001 Award of Excellence in the Paranormal Category and Finalist for the 2001 National Readers’ Choice Award. Buttercup Baby, another book in the contemporary fae line, went on to win the Booksellers’ Best Award. She’s also published two sweet contemporary romance novels and three short stories in the ongoing Dogwood Series.
Though she’s lived around the country and in Europe with her Air Force husband and three now grown children, she finds it exciting to imagine new worlds, new species, new adventures, and possibilities for the future. This excitement shows itself in her stories.
Upon discovering the local RWA writing chapter in Colorado Springs, Karen went on to sell her first book in 1996 and has gone on to sell several more over the years.
As one who believes by giving, she receives, Karen spent several years in several positions on the local chapter of Romance Writers of America—Pikes Peak Romance Writers, served two terms on the RWA board, and has also served over 20 years with the Pikes Writers Conference. She also works on the annual NINC Conference.
To date Karen has published eight paranormal romance books with Kensington, Leisure Books, and Berkley, plus a novella with BelleBooks and a short story with DAW. Her second book, Somewhere My Love, was a RITA Finalist in 1998. Prince of Charming, a paranormal romance, was a winner for the 2001 Award of Excellence in the Paranormal Category and Finalist for the 2001 National Readers’ Choice Award. Buttercup Baby, another book in the contemporary fae line, went on to win the Booksellers’ Best Award. She’s also published two sweet contemporary romance novels and three short stories in the ongoing Dogwood Series.
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December 2, 2024
It was very repetitive. I was bored. I decided to DNF when the same scene was repeated for the third time, just with slightly different words and in a slightly different place. I got tired of reading the same inner monologue over and over again: "No, she's my friend, I can't act upon this desire" "No, he doesn't want me, I'm not beautiful, it doesn't matter how many times he tells me, everyone else says differently". All that repeated Ad Nauseam. I just couldn't take it anymore. I would have continued if the plot had been going somewhere, but that wasn't the case. At least she wasn't a virgin.
DNF 40%
DNF 40%
July 22, 2023
I like how the author incorporated elements of mirror slaves and Dorian Gray into Robin Goodfellow's unwilling exile. This story makes a plausible sequel for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - after all, if Titania is going to be ticked with anyone, it would be Puck aka Robin Goodfellow.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 30, 2022
2nd Time Reading
Loved This Book!!
Loved This Book!!
October 30, 2014
This book was both funny and emotional. It had a hint of fantasy with realism and honesty built into it. I enjoyed reading this book.
Kate is about to lose her house if she doesn't find the will her guardian forgot to file with her lawyer. While searching the house she is about to lose she accidentally releases Robin Goodfellow, a half-Fae who has been trapped in his own portrait for 200 years. There is just one problem...
Instead of being bound to the portrait, he is now bound to Kate and the two must work together to find both the will and a crown belonging to the Fae Queen that was given to Robin's mother hundreds of years ago, both of which still reside within the house they are about to be thrown out of.
I find this whole story both whimsical and funny, especially the parts when Kate and Robin cannot be farther than 50 feet from each other or Robin magically appears before her, it leads to some interesting encounters.
I also like this book because Kate wrestles with real problems. She has a curvy figure that the men in her life have made her feel bad about. She wrestles with the emotional and psychological problems that those hurtful words have instilled in her.
Robin isn't one of those men, in fact he makes it his mission to make her see herself as he sees her, a beautiful and smart woman.
The sexual tension is good too. While Robin was locked up in a portrait he watched Kate grow up from a gangly teen to a beautiful woman. She used to talk to his portrait like it was her best friend. It makes the situation between them more interesting because he sees her as a friend, which is something he has never had with a woman before and doesn't want to ruin it. Yet, he still is attracted to her and forces himself to hold back from her.
Overall, it was a sweet story with some magic and fantasy involved and enough romance that one couldn't help but love. Also, Robin makes some funny assumptions and conclusions himself since everything he learned about the modern world came from the "picture box." Hilarious! :)
Kate is about to lose her house if she doesn't find the will her guardian forgot to file with her lawyer. While searching the house she is about to lose she accidentally releases Robin Goodfellow, a half-Fae who has been trapped in his own portrait for 200 years. There is just one problem...
Instead of being bound to the portrait, he is now bound to Kate and the two must work together to find both the will and a crown belonging to the Fae Queen that was given to Robin's mother hundreds of years ago, both of which still reside within the house they are about to be thrown out of.
I find this whole story both whimsical and funny, especially the parts when Kate and Robin cannot be farther than 50 feet from each other or Robin magically appears before her, it leads to some interesting encounters.
I also like this book because Kate wrestles with real problems. She has a curvy figure that the men in her life have made her feel bad about. She wrestles with the emotional and psychological problems that those hurtful words have instilled in her.
Robin isn't one of those men, in fact he makes it his mission to make her see herself as he sees her, a beautiful and smart woman.
The sexual tension is good too. While Robin was locked up in a portrait he watched Kate grow up from a gangly teen to a beautiful woman. She used to talk to his portrait like it was her best friend. It makes the situation between them more interesting because he sees her as a friend, which is something he has never had with a woman before and doesn't want to ruin it. Yet, he still is attracted to her and forces himself to hold back from her.
Overall, it was a sweet story with some magic and fantasy involved and enough romance that one couldn't help but love. Also, Robin makes some funny assumptions and conclusions himself since everything he learned about the modern world came from the "picture box." Hilarious! :)
April 11, 2025
When Kates adoptive grandmother passes, her world is shattered. Not only is the only family she’s known gone but now she’s being evicted from the only home she’s ever known. Dropped off as a young child to a family friend by her father, Kate has not seen her dad is the past 20 years. The old house has always been a safe haven for Kate but now, without a will, Kate needs to move out.
She never imagined that searching for that will would release a Fae man trapped inside the painting in the library. Robin is half fae and the vindictive queen trapped him in the painting for the past 200 years after her husband dared product a half human child with another woman. Robin is released from the painting but he’s tied to the women who freed him A woman he’s watched over for the past 20 years.
Now someone is trying to kill Kate and Robin knows he’s to blame. Him being tied to her is what’s putting her in danger but if he’s not tied to her, then he can’t stay. He’s immortal, she’s mortal – and time is not on their side.
Boring. Just boring. 250 pages, so it’s very rushed and everything is surface level. Kate whines constantly about how fat she in and how unlovable she in. Robin whines about how he can’t fall in love with her because she’s destined to die in a blink of an eye for him in time. That doesn’t stop them from fucking like monkeys for about 2 3rd’s of this very short book. I don’t know what I was expecting but I wasn’t expecting much from this book. Luckily I wasn’t disappointed.
She never imagined that searching for that will would release a Fae man trapped inside the painting in the library. Robin is half fae and the vindictive queen trapped him in the painting for the past 200 years after her husband dared product a half human child with another woman. Robin is released from the painting but he’s tied to the women who freed him A woman he’s watched over for the past 20 years.
Now someone is trying to kill Kate and Robin knows he’s to blame. Him being tied to her is what’s putting her in danger but if he’s not tied to her, then he can’t stay. He’s immortal, she’s mortal – and time is not on their side.
Boring. Just boring. 250 pages, so it’s very rushed and everything is surface level. Kate whines constantly about how fat she in and how unlovable she in. Robin whines about how he can’t fall in love with her because she’s destined to die in a blink of an eye for him in time. That doesn’t stop them from fucking like monkeys for about 2 3rd’s of this very short book. I don’t know what I was expecting but I wasn’t expecting much from this book. Luckily I wasn’t disappointed.
February 11, 2012
This story of Robin Goodfellow, aka., Puck, is s sweet story of romance. Imprisoned in a portrait for four hundred years, his only friend is a young girl who confides her problems and dreams to the portrait when her mother dies and her father disappears.
When she reads his name on the back of the portrait, she frees him from the portrait--sort of: he has to stay within fifty feet of her! They are stuck.
...and their problems don't end there. Robin has to free himself of Titania's spell, the young lady has to find her grandmother's will so she can keep the house--and she has only six days to do this! The adventures stem from their combined quests, and from their undeniable, impossible attraction to each other...
This books was fun to read, light, and the characters sympathetic. Drawn in by the story, I found myself rooting for them both. I enjoyed this book a lot.
When she reads his name on the back of the portrait, she frees him from the portrait--sort of: he has to stay within fifty feet of her! They are stuck.
...and their problems don't end there. Robin has to free himself of Titania's spell, the young lady has to find her grandmother's will so she can keep the house--and she has only six days to do this! The adventures stem from their combined quests, and from their undeniable, impossible attraction to each other...
This books was fun to read, light, and the characters sympathetic. Drawn in by the story, I found myself rooting for them both. I enjoyed this book a lot.
September 29, 2007
Kate Carmichael needs to find her guardian's will, or she will be without a place to live. While looking, she accidentally frees Robin from the painting he has been trapped in for 200 years--and finds that Robin can't go more than 50 feet from her side.
I really enjoy this author's series. I read [title:Buttercup Baby] first, and loved it so much I needed to read its prequel. The storyline is fun and engaging with enough plot to keep it interesting while the romance is sweet. Some things did seem a bit much, but overall I was glad I went back to read it.
I really enjoy this author's series. I read [title:Buttercup Baby] first, and loved it so much I needed to read its prequel. The storyline is fun and engaging with enough plot to keep it interesting while the romance is sweet. Some things did seem a bit much, but overall I was glad I went back to read it.
December 19, 2022
This is a new author to me (Karen Fox). This book was so good you just couldn't put the book down.
It has wonderful characters in the book. To learn more the author (Karen Fox) please check out her Newsletter and you can find her on Facebook. Can't wait to read more books from this author. I would recommend this book.
It has wonderful characters in the book. To learn more the author (Karen Fox) please check out her Newsletter and you can find her on Facebook. Can't wait to read more books from this author. I would recommend this book.
August 20, 2009
I enjoyed this story. The author does a good job describing the land of the Fae and the magical inhabitants.
This book is the first in a series written by this author. I look forward to "visiting" with Robin and Kate again in the next book.
This book is the first in a series written by this author. I look forward to "visiting" with Robin and Kate again in the next book.
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April 15, 2011So far funny and one that I would have never read but enjoying a whole bunch.
January 15, 2012
Book 1 from Karen Fox. Even though it has nothing to do with the book, I kept thinking of the old movie classic, THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR with Gene Tierney. I enjoyed the movie so much more.
September 9, 2016
My favorite by Karen Fox. A real heroine, a man with more charm than anyone should ever have, and an unlikely tie between the two of them. Oh yes...! :)
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