Sweet Enchantment

Zebra August, 1995
ISBN: 0-8217-5043-7

An historical romance, set in Charleston, S.C. and a Sea Island off the coast, 1835. To keep her beloved island plantation, Calista Shelby must marry. When her plans to elope with a tractable man fail, she's forced to wed Ryan Burke -- who's anything but that. Believing himself tricked into marriage, Ryan is determined to have nothing to do with Calista. But circumstances force them together, and passion and love keep them there. Until family conflict tears them apart.

"Lush and sensual...a delightful summer read!"
- Kristina Wright, The Literary Times

"A provocative tale of two proud lovers.
- Marie C. Ferrer, Romantic Times

"A charming story of misunderstandings, mischief and mayhem. Calista is a memorable heroine, Ryan a worthy champion." 4 stars.
- Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire De Coeur

SWEET ENCHANTMENT
Elizabeth Graham
8/95 - Zebra Lovegram
ISBN# 0-8217-5043-7
Her debut novel!

Calista Shelby needs a husband. Her mother's will states that Calista must be married by her twenty- first birthday in order to keep her island plantation, Meadowmarsh. Calista goes to Charleston with her Aunt Lucinda to stay with her aunt and uncle, who intend to marry Calista off to their son, Baxter. Calista despises Baxter and concocts a plan of her own to elope with a willing and easily controlled suitor. She wants a husband who will let her run Meadowmarsh the way she wants-- but when her plan is foiled, it is Ryan Burke she turns to for comfort.

Ryan is an attorney in Charleston and is quite taken with the beautiful young plantation owner. He knows Calista's plans are none of his business, but he still ends up coming to her rescue. When he is caught in a compromising situation with Calista, he has no choice but to marry her. Convinced she set him up, Ryan relinquishes all rights to Meadowmarsh and swears he will never live there. Following their hasty wedding, Calista returns to Meadowmarsh alone. She has what she wants-- control of her plantation-- but her heart yearns for more.

Unexpected complications bring Ryan to Meadowmarsh on more than one occasion. His father, sister and brother have moved in with him because of his father's financial problems and he reluctantly takes them to Meadowmarsh. He has promised himself he will stay away from Calista and avoid having the bad marriage his own parents had. But he can't seem to fight the attraction he feels for the alluring woman who is his wife in name only. As trouble brews at Meadowmarsh, Ryan begins to care for Calista and her home. It is only a matter of time before Ryan and Calista give in to their passion-- and love.

"Sweet Enchantment will remind you of the South - it’s hot!"

"A passionate tale of a headstrong woman who meets her match! Ms. Graham has written a marvelous book!" "Elizabeth Graham captures the spirit of Charleston and the beauty of plantation life! Sweet Enchantment is a testimony not only to love, but to the enduring qualities of the South-- charm, grace and tradition!"

"Lush and sensual! A delightful summer read!"

"Ms. Graham has put her best foot forward into the world of romantic fiction!"

-Kristina Wright, The Literary Times

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