It Happened One Night

by Leslie LaFoy

In a spellbinding tale that marks the debut of a born storyteller, a beautiful woman finds herself transported back in time. . . to a world of shimmering desire and heartrending danger. . . . Alanna... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553763318
• ISBN13: 9780553763317
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Fanfare
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Grand Adventure

After reading a couple of the negative reviews about redundent dialogue and annoying interactions, I didn't know if I would like this book. Boy, am I glad I ignored those reviews!! Kiervan and Alanna were quite a dynamic couple, and I LOVED their interactions. Alanna, arriving to 19th century Ireland from the 20th century, was such a strong, intense character that never compromised her belief that if she loved, it would be forever. Unfortunately, despite their magnetic attraction to each other, Kiervan only wanted to experience Alanna until the "fires burned out." The fact that he is engaged to marry another woman also posed the biggest challenge between Alanna giving herself to a man who would never be completely hers. I have to say that throughout the story, there were some great readable moments! I loved her passionate exchanges with Kiervan (as she is a passionate individual), but I also loved her exchanges with other characters in the book. The scene on the boat before she returned to Castle O'Connell was a gem! Both characters evolved and developed, and contrary to one review, there was character growth. They were by no means flat characters! A good sign of an enjoyable book is being able to sympathize with both characters throughout the story. I understood Alanna's resolve to stay true to her belief of a relationship with a man who could give himself completely, and not share the affections with another woman. I also sympathized with Kiervan's frustration at his attraction for Alanna, but not being able to break his solid oath to marry another. The last good sign of a good book is when you don't want it to end. I can read a book in a day-and-a-half. This time I slowly read the book, took my time enjoying the characters, and didn't really want to have the book end. I will keep this book and read it again. I'm sure I will see even more in the characters than I did in the first read. Take a gander at this book if you enjoy historical romance novels, with adventure and some of the complexities of love.

I laughed, I bit my nails, I melted...

I bought this book from the grocery store check out lane because the line was long and I was bored. Boy, I wish that happened more often!! This is a first book?? Well written, great story, wonderful characters, some hilarious scenes (especially the one in the Inn,) a good line of tension in the story, and a romance to curl the toes and make the heart melt...what more can a Romance Novel need? Can't wait to see the name Leslie LaFoy on the shelves again. housewife in Ohio

the book drew me to another country and time. she is great

i found the book very interesting and it made me feel like i was part of the things taking place. i felt as if i was right there with the characters as everything happend. i highly recomend this book to everyone.:):):)

Excellent Time-travel romance

This is how it is supposed to be done. An intelligently written time-travel romance with wonderful characters that draw you into the story. I especially like the scene where Alanna Chapman faces the British militia and uses her street smarts to fend them off. A great heroine.

I loved every spellbinding moment of the story!!

I was looking for something different in Historical romance and came upon this book on the shelf. With curious intent, I bought it and began to read it that very night. I couldn't put it down! I had to read every single word of the story. Talk about spellbinding and intense. I've always loved cross-time stories and this is one of the best I've read in a LONG time. Having gone through a recent bout of the flu, I picked it up again and the magic and the power of the words STILL holds me at the edge of my seat! To Leslie LaFoy I stand tall and yell "BRAVO!" I await the outcome of more of her books! Please, let me know when they come out!! Spellbinding and thrilling books such as this should not be left to just one.