Sure to fascinate

• Holding one's interest
• Forking out to cover outrageous bill is charming
• Fascinating period putting books together?

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ One of the President's most spellbinding TV performances came on 27 July. ▪ What she reveals in this novel is a spellbinding tale of her life in China. ▪ You'll especially enjoy the movie's spellbinding ending. EXAMPLES ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Spellbind \Spell"bind`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spellbound ; p. pr. & vb. n. Spellbinding .] To bind or hold by, or as if by, a spell or charm; to entrance or fascinate, esp. by eloquence of speech, as in a political campaign. -- Spell"bind`er , n.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. engrossing, fascinating, gaining rapt attention.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; "read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice"; "she had a warm mesmeric charm"; "the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing"; "a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome" [syn: hypnotic ...