Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Book One)

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The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life and his chances of returning to Earth, becoming a stranger in a land that is enchanting in its difference from Earth and instructive in its similarity. First published in 1943, Out of the Silent Planet remains a mysterious and suspenseful tour de force.

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Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

If I was lamenting the state of contemporary fiction, as wikipedia mentions Lewis says in his biography, this is not what I would want to see happen to provide a cure.

A cure for insomnia, or, in a pinch, a firelighter, perhaps, but there is not much else of interest here.

Excellent Work of Fiction and Philosophy.......2007-08-01

Lewis's account of a philologist kidnapped by a pair of scientists (one a warped idealist and the other motivated strictly by greed) is a wonderful work of fiction which touches on topics such as education, philosophy and religion. Its basis in Christian belief will be clear to the educated reader, though the unfamiliar names used to describe it may make the book more palatable to those who like science fiction but are wary of being 'preached to.' Perhaps its most charming strength is its reconciliation of a scientific understanding of the universe with a view of the world to which wonder, mystery and the miraculous are critical. In this book, the two are complimentary rather than contradictory and in the end Lewis makes it abundantly clear that this was his intent. The power of language is a theme throughout and its power both to mask and reveal ideas is sublimely shown when the philologist, Ransom, must translate into an alien tongue the philosophy of the physicist Weston. What Weston uses his polished vocabulary and oratory to convey, Ransom must restate in simple words and in so doing lays bare their real meanings and inherent contradictions.
Science fiction and fantasy fans will find a competently written plot filled out with engaging characters and plenty of fascinating, detailed images of alien landscapes, flora and fauna. Though it does involve a space journey, its tone is closer to Lord of the Rings than Star Wars or Star Trek (without LOTR's epic scope). Christians will find a reminder of the beauty of their faith and anybody interested in philosophy and ethics will find plenty of material to absorb and debate.

Classics!.......2007-07-12

This was a wonderful classic that I discovered! It can be read by adults and older kids (teens). C.S. Lewis is a master!

Book Three is best.......2007-06-10

This is a fascinating book and story that must be read all the way through book three in the series to be truly understood. One needs to remember that it was written so long ago that the prose is, to me, cumbersome and Lewis goes on and on about things philosophizing at great length about the smallest issue. I felt I had to stick with it in spite of this because by the time I began to see this, I had already invested too much time in the reading of it.

Great allegory and Good Science Fiction.......2007-05-28

Clive Staples Lewis can be called the father of Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy. Out of the Silent Planet, written in 1938, is the first of a trilogy of stories. The others are Perelandra and That Hideous Strength.

Lewis is the author of many novels including, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and the other Narnia stories as well as non-fiction works including Mere Christianity, The Abolition of Man and A Grief Observed. Lewis was a close friend of J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings. Both were professors at Oxford University and members of an informal literary group called the Inklings.

The science part of the story is largely dated. Lewis had little idea what space travel would be like. His Mars is a much more Earth-like planet than we now know it to be. The writing style is also somewhat dated, being told in narrative more than is done in modern literature, but it still works both as an adventure and allegory. In all of his fiction works Lewis uses allegory to teach Christianity. In the story Elwin Ransom, the protagonist, is kidnapped and transported to Mars by two acquaintances. Ransom flees his captors upon arrival on the alien world. After a couple days of travel he sees a Hross. At first he thinks it is just a beast but he realizes it is speaking and slowly they begin communication. Later he meets Oyarsa the ruler of the planet and, most likely, an archangel. Oyarsa's messengers, regular angels, are called eldila. Ransom also learns that Earth is the silent planet, cut off because it is ruled by the Bent One, a fallen angel.

As he says near the end of this story, "What we need...is not so much a body of belief as a body of people familiarized with certain ideas." His overriding purpose in Out of the Silent Planet is to familiarize a secular world with some of the principles of the Christian faith.

As the story wraps up, the narrator laments the evil he sees spreading across the world and of his hope that the direction of history might be altered. Of course Lewis knew that evil rules this world and only at the end would it be defeated.

Recommendation: To understand Christian Science Fiction, start with Out of the Silent Planet. It remains a five-star story.

Kyle Pratt

Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength (Boxed Set)

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Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength (Boxed Set)
C. S. Lewis
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Got me hooked on sci-fi.......2007-10-04

I absolutely LOVED this series. My science fiction loving father recommended it and now I have become a sci-fi junkie because of it. A great story that shows our history and future in interesting ideas. Fantastic read.

Books to Change One's Life.......2007-08-14

Books such as these cannot fail to change you. There have been many books in my life which I could say that about, but short of the Bible, I think these surpass them all (Tolkien's Lord of the Rings or G.K. Chesterton's Man Who Was Thursday being the only serious competition).
I cannot speak about these books without a tone of awe, it would be absolutely useless to try and explain why. Please trust me - read these, and many times, too.

Soak It Up.......2007-02-14

Sometimes learning is like sunbathing. You soak up wisdom like you soak up rays--changing, even though you can't pinpoint every little drop that touched you.

I say that because today I completed the second book in C. S. Lewis' Space Trilogy. True, I can't name one thing I learned (and this series is much more about exploring concepts than telling a story), but I feel very wise. Before you laugh too hard, let me say that my spirit is quiet right now. It's still. Rested. Open. In awe. Ready to receive.

Today I will continue resting, listening. Tomorrow I'll go back over the pages and remind myself what I learned. (And then I'll start the third book.)

I highly recommend these book, but read them only when you have lots of time to reflect.

Excellent Series.......2006-09-12

Out of the Silent Planet
C.S. Lewis
Scribner Paperback
ISBN 0684823802

This is the first book in C.S. Lewis's amazing Space Trilogy. These books are far less known than Lewis's Narnia series or even his Mere Christianity or The Screwtape Letters, yet it is just as good as any of those writings and goes to show the versatility of Lewis as an author.

This first book begins with our hero, Dr. Ransom, out for a walking tour in the countryside, dressed in that shabby way for which professors are renowned. His foes are his former schoolmates Devine and Weston. These men believe they need a human sacrifice, and by capturing Ransom they have their victim, for they have made a spaceship and are taking Ransom to Malacandra the red planet.

Once on Mars, Ransom escapes his captors, meets many species, and finds out that on Mars there has been no `Fall' and Ransom from Earth or the Silent Planet is a bit of an oddity. People from earth are considered to be `bent' in nature, from the original sin of the fall.

Follow Ransom as he treks across a strange world, and must find the courage to risk it all to save not only an alien race, but also, possibly his own soul.

This is a first book in an amazing series. Try it - you won't be disappointed.

Perelandra
C.S. Lewis
Scribner Paperback
ISBN 0684823829

This is the second book in C.S. Lewis's amazing Space Trilogy. This book was written as a sequel to the immensely popular Out of the Silent Planet but Lewis also wrote it so that the story can stand on its own. So if you haven't read the first you can start here.

This book takes place some time after the first, but we are not sure how long. Ransom has received a summons to Venus, a planet that is just beginning its inhabited life. This planet's `Adam' and `Eve' are on the planet and they must choose to obey God or to reject his law and face a `fall' as has happened on earth.

Ransom must face his old foe Weston, and try to save a planet from great evil. Can he navigate this watery planet; can he negotiate the intricacies of human weakness, temptation and corruption? Can he conquer himself and help others to learn obedience?

This is a great creation story. Try it - you won't be disappointed.

That Hideous Strength
C.S. Lewis
Scribner Paperback
ISBN 0684823853

This is the third and final book in C.S. Lewis's amazing Space Trilogy. This book was written as a sequel to the immensely popular Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra but Lewis also wrote it so that the story can stand on its own. So if you haven't read the first, you can start here.

That Hideous Strength, unlike the first 2 books in this series, where Ransom leaves earth and fights evil in space and on other planets, the battle in this book takes place on earth.

Ransom must lead a group of faithful believers against National Institute for Coordinated Experiments or N.I.C.E., an organization that believes that Science can solve all of humanity's problems. He must battle the people in this organization, super aliens trying to invade and control earth and use its population against other planets and against God.

On top of all of that, Merlin has arisen from his long sleep and has arisen in England's time of greatest need. But the question is, who will find him first - N.I.C.E. or Ransom and his team? The fate of the world, and possibly the universe, rests on this question.

Lewis called this story an adult's fairy-tale. It is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy, and a book that will keep your attention as you raptly turn the pages to find out where Lewis will lead you.

Sublime Christian Fantasy.......2005-11-20

I am continually amazed by CS Lewis - his Narnia books were of course, excellent and entertaining, Mere Christianity a tour-de-force in apologetics, and The Great Divorce and Screwtape Letters were astonishing in their fictional applications of Christian doctrine. Finally, the book of his that I found most puzzling - "The Abolition of Man", turns out to be the non-fiction underpinnings for the third volume in this wonderful science fiction/fantasy trilogy. Like a key fitting a lock, the grim prophecies of "The Abolition of Man" are shaped and given character in "That Hideous Strength", and I am left in awe again of Lewis' genius.

But the trilogy does not start with such a complexity. "Out of the Silent Planet" begins mundanely enough, taking the hero Dr. Ransom out of the context of earth to explore the thesis of "what would Christian Truth be like on another planet." Lewis, as in his Narnia series, is quite bold in building his allegory - he takes license that would border on heresy if he weren't so committed to the fundamental integrity of Christianity. Indeed, one gets the feeling that where he bends doctrine in order to accomodate his plot (such as in making the Oyarsa into the makers and shepherds of worlds - contra "The Word" or "Logos"), he does so humbly and innocently. In spite of the fact that Lewis has much more to say, "Out of the Silent Planet" is self-contained and fulfilling.

"Perelandra", the second volume, follows Ransom once more as he is transported to Venus to play a strange role in another planet's Garden of Eden. While enjoyable, Perelandra relied a bit too much on descriptions of terrestrial paradise that were untransferable to the reader - one doesn't get as caught up as Dr. Ransom in the sensual aspects of Eden. Lewis does, however, deftly manage the paradox of "That Happy Fall" - the sin of Adam that led to the miracle of Christ. "Perelandra" is entertaining, but not quite so fulfilling as either the first or last books in the trilogy.

The final volume, "That Hideous Strength" is very unlike the first two in tone and context. Not merely because the action takes place on Earth (and a post-war England that is so like/unlike post-millennial America), but because rather than an exposition or exploration of Christian realities on other worlds, Lewis is engaging the eugenic nightmare threatening to atrophy all of Western Civilization. There was a strange resemblence to GK Chesterton's "The Ball & The Cross". In fact, "That Hideous Strength" was the most Chestertonian of Lewis' works, combining the comic absurdity of philosophies taken to their natural conclusions with the sobering reminder that "this is happening even now". In another weird sense, "That Hideous Strength" reminded me of John Barth's "Giles Goat Boy" (with poor Barth coming out quite unfavorably in the comparison). Perhaps this was only the use of the University as the sphere of action, or the creeping modernism that is Lewis' villain and Barth's savior.

In any case, "That Hideous Strength" masterfully blends the revelations of the preceding volumes in the trilogy along with a sudden infusion of earthly mythology, Arthurian legend, post-war philosophy, and even a bit of J.R.R. Tolkein (quite odd, this last bit!). But the root of "That Hideous Strength" is no fantasy, but a recognition of the apocolyptic desire of man to eat from the tree of knowledge and cheat death - by remaking himself. The word "eugenics" isn't used much any more after the Nazis became its champions. But back in the 30's it was all the range, striking deep into the Roosevelt White House, and carried on to this day under the auspices of Planned Parenthood. Lewis might have forseeen the horrors of man's affair with his own genetics, but this last most chilling development is not captured in "That Hideous Strength".

Here in the 21st century, in the midst of the technology that alarmed CS Lewis, we live in a world of the human genome project, designer babies, clones, fetal stem-cell research, ADHD, "Indigo Children," prisoner rehabilitation, John Hinckley, and dying-with-dignity. One hopes that somewhere out there is a Dr. Ransom monitoring the situation with a Mr. Bultitude standing by. Failing that, one wishes there were another CS Lewis, who, through an intimate grasp of Christianity and a ranging imagination, could skewer the modern eugenicists and stand in the breach against the abolition of man.

Out Of The Silent Planet/Perelandra/That Hideous Strength

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Out Of The Silent Planet/Perelandra/That Hideous Strength

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Three C. S. Lewis novels in one volume. PERELANDRA ; THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH

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Out of the Silent Planet/Perelandra/That Hideous Strength
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Out of the Silent Planet - Study Guide

Out of the Silent Planet Study Guide
Andrew Clausen
Manufacturer: Progeny Press
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Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, activities, plus a complete answer key.

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Disappointed.......2007-05-19

The 12 or so pages of what appeared to be photocopied questions that were assembled in a duotang folder should not be called a "study guide". The unanswered questions provided virtually no value and we were very disappointed.

Out of the Silent Planet - Study Guide.......2006-01-30

Would like to see more comprehension questions and perhaps a quiz that correlates with each chapter. Great addition to a completed unit!

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Out of the Silent Planet
C.S. Lewis
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Cosmic Trilogy : Out of the Silent Planet - Perelandra - That Hideous Strength

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this should be more popular

Cosmic Trilogy : Out of the Silent Planet - Perelandra - That Hideous Strength

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this should be more popular.......2004-08-26

With lots of attention on Tolkien's work, and a film adaptation of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe on the way, hopefully more people will discover this wonderful trilogy.

This is C.S. Lewis' fictional series for adults. I find some of his nonfiction apologetic writing to be a bit 'stuffy' (minus the brutal realism of "A Grief Observed"), but his fictional works are fun and fantastic.

The Cosmic (or Space) Trilogy follows the heroic Dr. Ransom on his adventures. He's something of an unlikely hero... heck, he's an Oxford scholar. The first bit of Out of the Silent Planet, the first installment, is a bit slow, but once you exit the Earth's atmosphere it really picks up.

OOTSP follows Ransom on a voyage to Mars. Lewis' interpretation of space flight is quite interesting, too. On Mars (I believe called "Malacandra") he encounters three species. To be honest, I don't remember many of the details of the plot, but rest assured, it's good.

Perelandra takes him to Venus, to a world that has not fallen into a state of sin. It's a sort of extended meditation on sin and the fall. Lewis' depiction of Ransom's arch nemesis, when 'possessed' (I forget his name) is chilling.

That Hideous Strength takes the battle between good and evil to Earth. Again, it starts off a bit slow. Instead of one Oxford scholar, you have a whole bunch. Parts of it reminds me of Hume's "Dialogues..." actually. Oh yeah, there's a bear too. Ransom has become a very wise and powerful man, and the story revolves around their quest to get the ancient magician Merlin on their side to fight the forces of evil.

Those who like fantasy literature should definitely give this series a chance. Also, check into "The Dark Tower," an unfinished story that (I believe) was written after Out of the Silent Planet, featuring some of the same characters. The fancy Oxford guys uncover a parallel universe, and chaos ensues. There's actually some interesting sexual imagery one wouldn't expect from Lewis.

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OUT OF THE SILENT PLANET
C.S. Lewis
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Out of the Silent Planet
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The beginning of a celebrated space trilogy which is continued in Perelandra and That Hideous Strength.

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Out of the Silent Planet
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Mistletoe Magic (Harlequin Promo)
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Contemporary Christmas romance

A twist to old characters
Mistletoe Magic (Harlequin Promo)
Betty Neels , Margaret Way , and Rebecca Winters
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Contemporary Christmas romance.......2005-10-28

From the back cover:

What dreams are made of...

In London, a hospital clerk finds herself attracting the attention of an older physician who's definitely out of her league. She never imagined she'd be the target of "A Christmas Romance" - by Betty Neels

In Australia, a news reporter meets up with her estranged husband, and discovers that she'd been tricked into leaving him for all the wrong reasons. So, for the sake of their daughter, they agree to spend some time together during "Outback Christmas" - by Margaret Way

In Montanata, Brooke has sworn off love. And so has the sheriff she's forced to call in after she rescues an abandoned child, who has never even heard of Christmas. Instant mom, instant dad, and instant romance for "Sarah's First Christmas" - by Rebecca Winters

And my review:

I found the first story boring. I'm afraid that Betty Neel's writing style just doesn't engage me. I never finished this story. One star.

I never finished the second story, either. The author throws way to many details and character at you in the first pages, until you're so confused that you have to keep flipping back and forth to try and keep anything straight. If I need a cheat sheet to read a book, it isn't worth the work. Reading romance should be entertaining, not feel like homework. One star.

The last story was the winner of the book. I've yet to read anything by Rebecca Winters that I didn't like. She writes touching, clean romances (no sex in them) that stay with you long after the book is over. Her characters are always well-drawn and jump directly into your heart. This story was no exception. And Sarah, the little girl, was just wonderful. She made me smile so many times while I was reading this story. I just couldn't help but love her. This novella was worth the re-read, and was the reason I kept the book. Five stars.

As usual, a mixed bag, but one story makes it worth owning.

A twist to old characters.......2000-12-05

I loved all three stories, but I especially loved Betty Neels. She added a twist to her usual characters. It was wonderfully refreshing to see more of the doctors thoughts and feelings. The heroine was definitely a twist of character. Her personality was more outgoing than many of the others. Highly recommend for a good read and start the holidays out right.

Mistletoe & Magic (Leisure Historical Romance)

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Couldn't wait for Christmas
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Mistletoe & Magic (Leisure Historical Romance)
Lisa Cach , Stobie Piel , Lynsay Sands , and Amy Elizabeth Saunders
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Superb Christmas Anthology.......2004-12-19

The Fairy Godmother - Lynsay Sands (10*) - Roswald Keep, England, 1324 --- Lady Odel Roswald watched the sarchophagus settle over her fathers burial vault and just stood there, feeling nothing and wondering what she should be doing next. That her father had never shown her any feelings of affection, her grief was non-existent. Fortunately, she hadn't been alone very long when a round, little gray haired lady came rolling bursting upon her - a woman Odel would later discover was her fairy godmother whose sole purpose was to find Odel a husband. The problem was, in Odel's experience in dealing with a man, particularly the miserly and totally miserable one that was her father, she finally felt free and wanted no part of men - ever!
*** Typical Lynsay Sands brilliance in creating unique characters with humor and passion - total fun read!

A Midnight Clear - Lisa Cach (10*) -- Ooooh, this was so sweet, I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes! When Catherine Linwood had come home for the holidays to her hometown of Woodbridge, Vermont she wasn't sure what she would find that would still be familiar. She had gone off some years ago to Mt. Holyoke College, then spent time with her very wealthy Aunt who showed her a different type of society in New York and the capitals of Europe. She didn't think she'd changed, but home was familiar and when her very wealthy and very handsome suitor, Mr. Rose followed her home she was confidant that he would be the one yet questioned how she would know if it was love. But a wish upon the first snow, from her sister Amy, brought her the things she most needed that Christmas. A pair of spectacles with a cryptic message
See far,
And see near,
But let your heart's
Sight be clear
With a little bit of help, Catherine just might see what was beneath her nose in the quiet unassuming, and very kind Will Goodman, owner of the general store had to offer her.
*** Just loved every sweet morsel of this sweetly romantic homecoming love story!

Angels We Have Heard on High - Amy Elizabeth Saunders (9*) -- This again was a delightful story just made for the holiday season of the magic that seems to settle in around the holiday season. Set in Black Diamond, Washington, 1889 - Rose Shanahan, widowed, eight months pregnant and with two other small children had been asked to vacate her shanty coal miners cabin now that her husband was no longer alive and working the mines. Things couldn't have been worse with little food, little coal to burn and threadbare clothing barely keeping them warm. When young Daniel, decided that their last night would be a warm, he snuck off to steal some extra coal from the mine causing a series of events that brought the mine owner, Joshua Asher, into their lives and proved once again that God works in mysterious ways.... *** Heartwarming and should bring tears to even the eyes of the most skeptical who don't believe in miracles.

Here Comes Santa Claus - Stobie Piel (9*) - Ariana and Taran, two of St. Nicholas' most imaginative elves, were both trying to convince St. Nicholas that one or the other had to be let go. Both were immensely attracted to one another, yet for one reason or another their attraction ended up as a fierce competition between their toymaking abilities. More importantly, their rivalry was causing disruptions in the production of toys for Christmas and St. Nicholas decided they would both be sent back to the place of their birth to redeem themselves by doing a good deed and solving a problem which they would have to discover existed. The biggest problem of all would be for the both of them to work together without killing one another first! --- *** Sweetly sensual tale of elfin matchmaking.

*** Published in 2000 this is one of those really great feel good anthologies that is heartwarming, sweet, and just a superb read for sitting cozily by the fire!! --- Marilyn, for www.historicalromancewriters.com ---

Couldn't wait for Christmas.......2000-10-18

I loved this book. I am always eager for the new holiday books to come out. I really couldn't wait for this one. It was a really great read.My favorite was here comes Santa Claus by Stobie Piel.

Brilliant work of art:.......2000-10-10

OK, I don't see the spot where authors can comment on their books anymore - or maybe I missed it, so I shall review us instead! First of all, the stories are all different, all fun, some touching, & mine (Here Comes Santa Claus) inspired because I was in a grumpy holiday mood. Not everyone is perky at Christmas - I'd been shopping & fighting in line for Pokemon Yellow. So my story tells the tale of two rebel elves who get booted from the North Pole for annoying Santa, and who when pitched together must at last face their feelings for each other. Unfortunately, this results in a planned ambush of the Father of Christmas. (which is pretty much what I planned to do to the Mall Santa myself)

MISTLETOE MAGIC (SAVED BY THE BELL THE COLLEGE YEARS #4) (Saved By the Bell : the College Years, No 4)

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Mistletose Magic is an awesome book!

MISTLETOE MAGIC (SAVED BY THE BELL THE COLLEGE YEARS #4) (Saved By the Bell : the College Years, No 4)
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Mistletose Magic is an awesome book!.......1999-07-10

This book is great for fans of Saved by the Bell. It brings back an old character and solves an unresolved relationship concerning this character. This book really shows the meaning of Christmas; about giving and not getting; and about the people you love. One part in particular wit Zack and Kelly towards the end brought tears to my eyes. It's another great book that continues the story the tv show left behind. Beth Cruise has done it again!

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Mistletoe Magic
Rebecca, Goings , Phyllis, Campbell , and Liz, Hunter
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In Underneath The Mistletoe by Rebecca Goings, Can Jeremy teach Faith about the magic of Christmas and get her to open her heart -- to him? After burying herself in work to avoid the pain of loss, is Betsy heading for another Christmas filled with broken hearts? Find out in Blame It On The Mistletoe by Liz Hunter. In the midst of a snowstorm, mistletoe is the magic needed to mend two broken hearts. See how in It Must Have Been the Mistletoe by Phyllis Campbell.

The magic of the mistletoe: A Christmas story

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Mistletoe and Holly/Sweet Sea Spirit (Christmas Magic)

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Sweet Sea Spirit - one I read every year!

Mistletoe and Holly/Sweet Sea Spirit (Christmas Magic)

Manufacturer: Harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0373151896

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Two full length novels reprinted in one Christmas themed volume. Mistletoe and Holly by Janet Dailey and Sweet Sea Spirit by Emilie Richards. Mistletoe and Holly:Christmas festivities were the furthest things from Leslie Stile's mind when she left the city for her aunt's house in Vermont. The season held bitter memories for Leslie, and she hoped to avoid all the holiday hoopla this year while her broken leg mended. Her plans were foiled when Tagg Williams assaulted her senses with his contagious Christmas spirit. His laughter ignited a joy in her that could melt the past, while his ice blue eyes sparkled with promises for the future. It was the season of giving, and suddenly Leslie was filled with the desire to give herself - and her heart - to Tagg forever. Sweet Sea Spirit:Hanging upside down from a giant tree , free-spirited Sandy McDonald met Tyler Hamilton, one of Georgia's most prominent attorneys. Tyler was from a world that demanded sophistication and elegance. If there was one thing Sandy couldn't resist it was a challenge...a challenge that seemed unsurmountable until Christmas showed her the miracle of love.

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Sweet Sea Spirit - one I read every year!.......2005-07-29

As the back cover description from this book is already included on this page, I'll skip right to my review:

I believe this collection of stories are reissues, but I'm not entirely positive.

"Mistletoe and Holly" was the first work by Janet Dailey that I read, and I was not that impressed. Though the plot of the story was quite good, there was not that much character development of the heroine. None of the characters captured my heart, and my attention just kept wandering. And while the hero's daughter was cute, she was a six-year-old who talked like a twenty-year-old. I know some authors do this as a cute character quirk, but this author treated the little girl's way of speaking as if it was perfectly normal. I just couldn't get into this story and ended up skipping to the second one about halfway through. Three stars.

The second story (Sweet Sea Spirit) captured my heart and would not let it go. I had never read anything by Emilie Richards before, but her name is now on my list of authors to watch for. "Sweet Sea Spirit" a story I now read every year. This story was written entirely from the heroine (Sandy's) point of view, which was an interesting change from the head-hopping you often find in romance. Sandy is just wonderful, a sweet, plucky woman who marries a serious man and then tries to change herself into what she thinks he wants, not realizing that he fell in love with who she really is. This novella also had some touching "big family" moments, which I really enjoyed, but the main focus was on the romance - exactly where it should be. A wonderful story about being true to yourself, I get tears in my eyes every time I read it. Five stars.

Though the first story is not worth the money, the second one more than makes up for it. Highly recommended!

Mistletoe Kisses (By Request): An Officer and a Gentleman/ The Magic of Christmas/ The Pendragon Virus

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Couldn't keep my interest
Well Worth It's Price!

Mistletoe Kisses (By Request): An Officer and a Gentleman/ The Magic of Christmas/ The Pendragon Virus
Rachel Lee , Andrea Edwards , and Cait London
Manufacturer: harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0373201532

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Couldn't keep my interest.......2006-10-20

From the back cover:

Fill you holiday with excitement, magic and love...

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN by Rachel Lee
Revenge, snowstorms...and unbridled lust. What else could ruin Colonel Alisdair MacLendon's holiday? Security officer Captain Andrea Burke's cool control made him vow to demonstrate the dangers of standing beneath the mistletoe...

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS by Andrea Edwards
Waitress Merry Roberts dreamed of a loving family--but it was Peter MacAllister's nightmare! To distract his matchmaking mother, he hired Merry as his "date"--but would visions of a wedding ring dance around Merry's head on Christmas morning?

THE PENDRAGON VIRUS by Cait London
For tycoon Sam Loring, December meant distractions. Then alluring Dallas Pendragon dared Sam to try life as a regular guy--and offered her home and kids. Could Sam survive the month? Only if he found Dallas under his tree!

And my review:

First off, I should issue a warning that the print in this book is tiny! So reading this might give you eyestrain.

All of these books are reprints. All were originally published (seperately) in the early 90's. And I'm afraid that none of them are really worth a second go-around.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN had a lot of different storylines going, and the romance part of it was not well developed at all. I felt that there was nothing but lust drawing the character together. There were no tender feelings, nothing but flying hormones. That's just not enough to satisfy this reader. The author was just so quick to rush the characters into bed that I was quick to skip past the rest of this story. The mystery just wasn't interesting enough to keep me reading. And the glimpse of military life wasn't all that compelling, either. Also, the author liked to head-hop between the hero and heroine's point-of-view multiple times in every single scene. It was distracting and annoying. Two stars.

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS had a lot of promise, but was unable to deliver on it. While it had witty dialogue that had me chuckling along, it suffered from awkward writing. The story often felt very choppy, as the focus darted all over the place. I'd often find myself going back and re-reading sections because I would be lost as to what was happening. Also, while the wise-cracking heroine was funny, I also felt as if her constant humor kept me from really knowing who she was. I never felt like I went much beyond the surface of her character. And the hero was just so self-centered. After losing his wife in a car accident, he farms out his son to be raised by his mother, because "country living will be better for the boy". Never mind that the kid is probably tramatized enough from losing his mother, now his father bails on him. And he can't see that this is damaging for his kid? Okay, letting people take care of your children during a crisis is understandable. But handing off your responsibility permanently because you don't feel like dealing with it anymore? Selfish! This really colored my opinion of the hero, and made it hard for me to want him to get the heroine. Two stars.

THE PENDRAGON VIRUS was also a story that suffered from bad writing. The prose did not have an easy flow, but instead was choppy and confusing. Also, the author seemed to be really against dialogue or something, because people hardly every talked. And when they did, everything said had to be analyzed and dissected before any response could be made. Plus, this was a story of "I hate you, come here and let me rip your clothes off". Sigh. I hate stories where people hate each other, but lust keeps making them boink each other brains out, only to go back to hating each other. The constant bickering ruined this story. One star.

As always, romance anthologies are a hit-or-miss. And this one was a miss. I recommend you pass this one by.

Well Worth It's Price!.......2000-01-22

If you can handle the small print, you'll find 3 whole books (not just 3 stories) in this gem. I read Andrea Edwards' "The Magic of Christmas" first. The main characters both have interesting facets to their lives they aren't willing to share with each other which keep your interest past the blurry-eye stage, but I thought it would have benefited from a stronger ending. Next I read "The Pendragon Virus" by Cait London and only wished I'd find a workaholic, successful man who could be wooed by the idea of instant parenthood! This story was an enjoyable read with some steamy sections. My favorite, though, is the first story "An Officer and a Gentleman" by Rachel Lee. Always a pushover for a handsome man in a uniform who dresses like a cowboy in his free time. This was an intriguing story about a woman in the military finding love for the first time and trying to successfully meld her career and personal life. I enjoyed the complexities of the characters and was glued to all 250 pages! Definitely worth the eye strain!

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Mistletoe Magic (4 volumes)
Penny Jordan , and Penny Jordan ... [et al.]
Manufacturer: Harlequin Mills & Boon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Mistletoe Magic (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 390)

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Mistletoe Magic (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 390)
Lynn Patrick
Manufacturer: Dell Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0440156351

Harliquin/Silhouette Christmas 4 Pack: Holiday Blessings, The Christmas That Changed Everything, Deck The Halls, Mistletoe Magic

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Harliquin/Silhouette Christmas 4 Pack: Holiday Blessings, The Christmas That Changed Everything, Deck The Halls, Mistletoe Magic

Manufacturer: harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: 0373955812

From the Publisher

Holiday Blessings

Three inspiring full-length novels of love and redemption.

Armed only with her faith, a medical student sets out to battle the turbulent fears of a man whose tender touch has renewed her spirit in Debbie Macomber's Thanksgiving Prayer. In award-winning author Jane Peart's The Risk of Loving, two lonely people, stranded in an airport one holiday eve, rediscover the joys of faith and family. Finally, from reader favorite, multigenre author Irene Hannon, Home for the Holidays. A troubled woman dares to face her fears to win the heart of an extraordinary man. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with these heartwarming stories!

Deck the Halls

Two complete novels in one value pack!

When marine biologist Jean Young joined David Blade and his son on their boat, she never dreamed she'd end up surrounded by scandal--or desperately in love. But she couldn't resist either the unsmiling man with too many secrets or the little boy longing for a mother's kiss. Jean thought her love could save them... until she discovered what had happened that first Christmas, in The Third Christmas, by Margot Early. In Deck the Halls, by Heather MacAllister, bankruptcy lawyer Adam Markland was falling for Holly Hall. But the hardworking decorator had only one thing on her mind--keeping her company, Deck the Halls, solvent. Nevertheless, Adam had earned a reputation for getting what he wanted--and he wanted smart, sexy Holly. Little did he guess it was his reputation as a cutthroat attorney that was keeping her permanently out of his reach....

Authors Betty Neels, Margaret Way, and Rebecca Winters spin three wonderful tales of love in Mistletoe Magic.

In London, a hospital clerk finds herself attracting the attention of an older physician who's definitely out of her league. She never imagined she'd be the target of a Christmas romance, in Betty Neels's A Christmas Romance. Margaret Way's Outback Christmas finds a news reporter meeting up with her estranged husband and discovering that she'd been tricked into leaving him for all the wrong reasons. So, for the sake of their daughter, they agree to spend some time together during an outback Christmas. In Montana, Brooke has sworn off love. And so has the sheriff she's forced to call in after she rescues an abandoned child, who has never even heard of Christmas. Instant mom, instant dad, and instant romance in Rebecca Winters's Sarah's First Christmas.

The Christmas That Changed Everything

This exciting collection has it all--in three brand-new stories by three beloved authors! Days before Christmas, a storm sweeps a small Colorado town.... Shocking secrets are revealed. Couples are united. Families and futures are made.

In Mary Lynn Baxter's A Pregnant Pause, a wealthy rancher delivers the baby of the vulnerable beauty he has always loved. In Holiday Reunion, by Marilyn Pappano, a doctor husband comes to the rescue of his estranged wife--and discovers the secrets that once tore his bride from his loving arms. Finally, in Christine Flynn's Christmas Bonus, a sexy CEO pursues his single-and-pregnant secretary all the way to the altar when he learns she is in need of his passionate protection.

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