Charming the Professor

The Charm Gates have stood at The Court of Two Sisters for more than a century with no one guessing the secret they hold. A jealous vindictive queen and a blackmailed alchemist have encased French "charm teacher" Madeline Charlebois's essence inside the gates, at least until a grieving professor touches them during a storm and Madeline tumbles out, not in her own 19th century Spain, but in 21st century New Orleans. Quantum physics Professor Grant Stewart has mourned his wife's death for the last three years. But he must move on for his young daughter's sake, the child who delights in terrorizing babysitters. Grant needs adequate childcare to pursue tenure at Tulane. What he doesn't need is a French beauty believing nonsense like time-travel and voodoo, and whose very being is melting his heart. Maddie may be without resources but she's good at making new friends, even if they are on the quirky side. She believes Professor Stewart can return her home, but first she must earn his trust to win his cooperation. Babysitting his daughter gives her both proximity, and love for the child. Will Grant be the key to returning to her time? Or will she, in turn, unlock his frozen heart? All they need is time and maybe a little voodoo... This is a Charm Gate Time Travel.

Award winning author Donna MacMeans made a wrong turn many years ago when she majored in Accounting st Ohio State University. What was she thinking? Balancing books just can’t compete with crafting plots and inventing memorable characters. She finally broke free from her life as a CPA to write witty and seductive Victorian historical and paranormal romances in what can only be described as her dream job. Her books have won numerous awards including the prestigious Golden Heart from Romance Writers of America, and the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Historical Love & Laughter, as well as recognition in many regional romance fiction contests. Her books consistently receive high praise and glowing reviews. When she’s not writing, Donna works on a never-ending counted cross stitch project, paints in acrylics, or fashions an iintoxicating chocolate dessert rich in alcohol. She loves to dance, and met her husband on the dance floor. They continue to rock and roll whenever possible. A member of the popular Romance Bandits blog group, she is always approachable. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and arrogant vampire cat. Please contact her at www.DonnaMacMeans.com or on Facebook. Other books written by Donna MacMeans include: In a Heartbeat The Education of Mrs. Brimley (Golden Heart winner) Seduction of a Duke Redeeming the Rogue Bound by Moonlight (RT critic’s choice winner) The Casanova Code The Whisky Laird’s Bed