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Breath of Magic

400 pages

A whimsical time-travel romance where historical magic collides with modern-day stoicism to cast a swoon-worthy spell.

What it feels like

This brisk, lighthearted romance thrives on the delightful friction between two entirely different worlds. The narrative carries a playful, whimsical tone as it throws a precocious, magic-seeking historical heroine into a sterile, modern-day billionaire's existence. The mood is enchanting and swoony, focusing heavily on the fish-out-of-water dynamics and the sudden, overwhelming rush of unexpected love. The prose leans into the contrast between historical earnestness and contemporary stoicism, weaving a romantic atmosphere that feels both lively and deeply affectionate. The emotional arc moves swiftly from lonely yearning to the captivating realization that human connection is its own kind of sorcery. It is a perfect read for those who devour time-travel romances where whimsical charm effortlessly melts a reclusive heart.

Mood
  • enchanting
  • lighthearted
  • swoony
Tone
  • playful
  • romantic
  • earnest
  • whimsical
Pace
brisk
Themes
fish-out-of-water · the magic of love · clashing worlds · finding excitement
The writing
Playful and romantic, blending historical whimsy with contemporary romance tropes.
The arc
Moves from lonely yearning for excitement to the overwhelming, enchanting discovery of unexpected love.
Who it's for
Readers who love lighthearted time-travel romances where whimsical magic meets modern-day stoicism.
Content notes
  • witch hunt themes

About the book

Precocious Puritan and aspiring witch Arian Whitewood spends her lonely nights dreaming of magic and excitement. She gets more excitement than she bargains for when she crash lands straight out of a witch hunt into the 20th century and the arms of Tristan Lennox, a reclusive billionaire. Arian blows through Tristan's climate-controlled existence like a breath of magic, only to discover that the spell he weaves around her heart is more compelling than any enchantment.

Description from Open Library.

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