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“Chapman is unmatched and unforgettable.”*

Praise for novels of Janet Chapman

“A romantic, funny, quietly intense story of wounded

survivors reluctantly finding love.”

—Publishers Weekly

“If anyone can make me fal in love with a ninth-century

warrior who also spent several centuries as a dragon, it’s

Janet Chapman. I always love her secondary characters …

I love the humor that she injects [in Dragon Warrior].”

Fallen Angels Review(Five Angel Review)

“The idea of a time-traveling warrior, who was once a

dragon, courting a modern woman is steamy fun … As

funny and steamy as can be expected from Chapman …

Wel executed!”

Fresh Fiction

“Janet Chapman’s Dragon Warrioris head and shoulders

above any shape-shifting or paranormal romance … A

spectacular and bril iant novel for those who love the

juxtaposition of the paranormal and the real world … A

PERFECT 10 is a fitting rating for … a novel which is both

tender and joyful, but also has beasts looking for peace and

a new way of life after centuries of struggle.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Delightful romantic series with a paranormal twist …

Chapman brings plenty of warmth and fun to the story by

enlivening it with a rich cast of characters. You can’t go

wrong with a Chapman story!”

—*RT Book Reviews(4 stars)

“From exceptional y moving scenes to delightful y amusing

moments, the originality of Dragon Warriorkeeps your total

attention … Creatively innovative with inventive plots and

particularly appealing characters.”

—Single Titles

“Readers wil be enchanted with Chapman’s love of Maine

in her latest romance, a story fil ed with wit and tenderness.”

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Jove titles by Janet Chapman

HIGHLANDER FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SPELLBOUND FALLS

CHARMED BY HIS LOVE

Charmed by

His Love

Janet Chapman

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CHARMED BY HIS LOVE

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PUBLISHING HISTORY

Jove mass-market edition / June 2012

Copyright © 2012 by Janet Chapman.

Excerpt from Courting Carolinacopyright © 2012 by Janet Chapman.

Cover art by Jim Griffin.

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ALWAYS LEARNING

PEARSON

Any similarities between Duncan MacKeage and my own

driven, never-say-die, magical hero are, of course, purely

coincidental. You’re still standing guard at the gate of my

dreams, husband, and you still rock my world!

Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-one

Chapter Twenty-two

Chapter Twenty-three

Chapter Twenty-four

Epilogue

Courting Carolina

Chapter One

Peg Thompson slid open the side door of her minivan and

gave the four children inside her wel -perfected, I-mean-

business scowl. “Okay, you clean and handsome little

human beings, your chal enge for the day is to stayclean

and handsome until afterthe wedding. And when we come

back here for the reception, you wil change into your play

clothes beforeyou go near any food. Got that?” Peg

paused for effect, stifling a smile when every last one of

them vigorously nodded. “So that means until we leave for

church you wil stay away from mud puddles, melting piles

of snow, and the lake.” She lost her scowl when her gaze

landed on her youngest son. “And nobody goes near the

scientific equipment on the beach, or any of the scientists.

Charlotte, you’re in charge of Jacob, and Isabel, you’re in

charge of Peter.” She held up her hand when both girls

started to protest. “This is Miss Olivia’s special day, and as

her bridesmaid I have to help her get ready. So could you

al please just cooperate with me this morning?”

“But Mommm,” Charlotte protested anyway. “I need to