Must Love Magic (Magic & Mayhem) Paperback – 15 July 2019

Like others have stated this may be different in genre and length to Ridley's usual historical tales but the same charm, wit, dazzling connection and ability to loose yourself in the pages remains the same.Trevor and Daisy sizzle from the first encounter and I couldn't help but be zapped (glittering pink fairy dust and all) into their lives, wants, dreams and struggles as the pair fight interference, interworld barriers and fall prey to the whims and greed of others against a whole host of misunderstandings, mishaps, muddles and shenanigans.A well crafted tale, that's full of fun, heart and spicy longing that has not only been cleverly executed but well thoughtout and highly imaginative. Packed with charm, surprisingly believable characters - even if more than half are magical and mythological, a toothfairy in training or a Pegasus best friend.Very much looking forward to another visit to Nether-Netherland in book 3!

Cute book, fun to read.

Must Love Magic is the second book in the Magic & Mayhem series by Erica Ridley. Although it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone story.I normally read historical romances written by this author and although they are still my favourite genre I really did enjoy this fun fantasy romance by her.Daisy Le Fay is an apprentice tooth fairy, and let me say that if this kind of tooth fairy really existed I think plenty of young lads would be pulling out their own teeth and feigning sleep waiting for her to arrive! She is fun, she is beautiful and her fairy outfit doesn't leave much to the imagination.Trevor Masterton is a professor at an archaeological dig abroad. He falls asleep in his tent and is woken by Daisy who is in his tent trying to find a pillow with a tooth under it. She was sent to the location with the instructions to retrieve a tooth from an 8-year-old boy named Angus. She is shocked when she discovers that there isn't an 8-year-old present. Instead, there is a very sexy, half-dressed man. She can't leave without a tooth and the only one that he has is one that he recently dug up and there is no way he is letting her have that.What follows is the hilarious tale of how Daisy tries to rectify her failure to retrieve the tooth. That involves more trips to Earth and also Trevor finding himself in Nether-Netherland. It's where all things fantastical live, not least Daisy's mum who is a fairy godmother, her dad a guardian angel, and her best friend Maeve who just happens to be a colourful flying horse.Daisy desperately needs to get that tooth, she can't fail if she ever has any hope of becoming a full-fledged tooth fairy. She wants to earn her wings more than anything.Trevor is trying to earn tenure at the university he works in and it turns out that the tooth that Daisy is after could very well lead him to win that tenure.I won't say any more suffice to say that during all the time that Daisy and Trevor spend time together they go from passionate lust for each other to possible love. But how can they be together when they from two different worlds. It's not possible, right?This was such an amazing meld of fantasy and reality with many funny moments that made me laugh out loud. One such moment that I have to comment on is when Daisy's best friend, the flying horse, laughed so hard she farted. Call it toilet humour, or just the fact that imagining a fantasy horse laughing so much that she farts, it really got to me. There were many funny moments, but also some dramatic ones, and not forgetting the extremely sexy moments between Trevor and Daisy. It was such a lovely feel-good book that as long as you love a bit of the fantastical you will really enjoy.

These are three tales that mash-up Sci-Fi and fairy tales. These were cute romantic and fun to read. These novellas showcased a different style of writing as I only normally read her historical romance books. I would highly recommend these novellas. Must Love Magic was favourite but I think that was due to being a Princess Bride inspired story.Would recommend if you love a Romance and Sci-Fi.

The two main characters Daisy and Trevor are well-developed throughout the book. Daisy is an apprentice tooth fairy. Trevor, the man from whom she has to retrieve a tooth, is an anthropologist on a dig in Costa Rica. The plot moves along well with much humour as trouble follows Daisy everywhere. The author introduces many fantastical creatures besides fairies, who inhabit Nether-Netherland.If you have not already read Charmed: Trevor & the Tooth Fairy you should enjoy this whimsical romantic fantasy. If you have I am sure you will be charmed again by this up-dated version

Wow! Fantasy meets "reality" in this highly entertaining novel by Erica Ridley. This is so good and kept me interested through the whole book. Loved it! It has it all you like in a romance novel. The fantasy element just adds to the entertainment. Erica Ridley has truly waved her pen in this one to weave an exceptionally well written romance novel filled with fairy dust.

Daisy is the offspring of a guardian angel and a fairy godmother but magic seems to have passed her by. Instead she is a gifted scientist in a society where such a career is considered on par with a janitor. Her dearest wish therefore is to gain wings and be respected. To that end she designs a mechanical wand, which has the unfortunate tendency to turn things into pumpkins, and becomes an apprentice tooth fairy. Things go awry on her first assignment. Loved this.I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.