Tess Alexander is adjusting to life in England the best way she knows how. After all, she lives in a castle, holds reenactments, and enjoys her studies, but she misses her younger sister miserably. In fact, her usual visit to the mechanic does little to lift her spirits. Instead, she learns that the garage is under new management, and the new owner, John, looks exactly like her younger sister Pippa's husband. She knows it cannot be since Pippa and her husband reside eight hundred years in the past. Tess is well aware that strange things occur, and she cannot help but wonder if the man is a distant relative to her brother- in-law, or perhaps a much closer relation. She just wants to get on with her life without reminders of the past and her lost sister, but fate keeps smiling on her in the guise of John. Where will the future lead them? Is she able to reconcile with his past?

John de Piaget has adjusted to his new life in England remarkably well. His past is far in the past and he keeps that part of himself a secret though it is not likely that anyone would believe him anyway. When a woman enters his place of business, she changes his life especially when she acts as if she has seen a ghost. He is determined to keep her at arm's length since he has nothing but lies to offer anyone, especially Tess, a woman whose specialty is medieval studies and who lives in a medieval castle. Soon it becomes apparent that more is happening between them than meets the eye. He feels sinister forces at work, and he will not let anything bad happen to Tess. How will she deal with his presence in her life? Will she welcome his help?

Lynn Kurland blazes an unequaled trail through the time travel romance genre, and unearths another precious gem with John and Tess's tale. John might be the strong and silent type, but even he cannot withstand the power of attraction. While Tess may be down to earth, she cannot deny the force of fate. Together, they must fight an unknown enemy, and the far greater foe known as love. I absolutely adored their story. I was delighted with the twists and turns, surprised with the unexpected detour, and completely satisfied with the happy ending. Ms. Kurland continually enchants me with each new story, and her characters capture me with their entwining genealogies. Though she incorporates characters from previous tales, this is an enjoyable stand alone read. ONE MAGIC MOMENT blends past with present, whimsical with sensible, and magic with reality for an amazing tale. I love to read Ms. Kurland's books over and over again.