price：$14.99
The Wild Rose Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (What a Treasure This Book Is) 『I'm so glad I found this book to read, I was browsing for something to read on my Sony ebook and found this and I am so glad that I did. Absolutely loved it! Very nice, I read it in one sitting. Characters were great, loved them all, felt like you were really a part of the story. Funny laugh out loud parts and sad parts too. Highly recommended.』
(I loved it!) 『Fantasy and 17th century Scottish Highlands make a compelling venue for the love story of a 21st century woman and a 17th century Scottish Laird of Shreave.
Joanne Dunstan of Melbourne, Australia, a successful professional woman, is skilled in public relations and good at resolving problems to bring compromise and peace among employees. She is trained in martial arts but is vulnerable emotionally because of an unfaithful husband that belittled her and undermined her confidence at every turn. Being in control of her life and circumstances is important to her sense of well-being at this time in her life. How she uses these skills to cope in 17th century Scotland helps create an engrossing tale of power struggles, love, hate, deceit, barbaric actions, and heart-wrenching destruction of life and property. Going from a society with a well-developed judicial system to one where one man is judge, jury, and executioner, Joanne finds herself struggling to comprehend all the ramifications.
Connor MacKay, Laird of Shreave, at thirty-five years of age has developed few social skills. He is a warrior and good laird but he is stubborn, pig-headed, seldom smiles, and is feared by many. However, he is just and fair but does not suffer fools gladly. The first time he sees Joanne, he thinks she looks like a water nymph but soon finds she can be a formidable adversary, one to respect, admire and to desire with all his heart.
The wealth of secondary characters that influence Connor's and Joanne's lives makes A TIME TO LOVE a love story of a total people not just of the hero and the heroine. Love on many levels emerges as Gail Symmonds very ably shows the reader life for a clan in 17th century Scotland. However, the predestined love of Connor and Joanne sizzles and runs deep and true leaving the reader with a feeling of lasting satisfaction.
On occasion misuse of a word takes the reader out of the moment in the story, but the need to find out what happens next pulls her right back into the action whether it is war, love, fun, ferocity, or the complications of clan living.
A TIME TO LOVE kept this reader turning pages until the wee hours of the morning. I loved it!』
(A Scottish masterpiece) 『Gail Symmonds'novel, A Time to Love, is an entertaining read. If you enjoy a well written mystery, a feisty heroine and a brooding handsome Scottish Laird this is for you. What I particularly liked was the fact that the author got things so right. The accents were great, the historical background detailed and evocative. Our modern heroine, Joanne, is transported back in time to the dangerous Scottish Highlands of the 1600's. She ends up in the castle of Connor, a Scottish Laird. The love they share, the odds they have to overcome, with a nasty villian lurking in the background to wreak his revenge, will keep you turning the pages. 』 『Gifted with a mysterious antique necklace, Joanne Dunstan is magically thrust back in time, launching her on an incredible journey. Finding herself in the Scottish Highlands of 1626, she faces challenges and horrors never imagined. She also discovers friendship, honour, and love-with an arrogant Scottish Laird. Laird Connor MacKay suffers no fools. A warrior with a bitter past, he keeps his enemies, and demons, at bay. Joanne's mysterious arrival-and her outspoken manner- will test and anguish Connor in ways he never dreamed. Lives will be changed forever when violence and betrayal threaten their love and the peaceful clan existence. Love is the only thing worth fighting for-but will it be enough to hold Joanne in the past?』
price：$2.09
Torquere Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I feel cheated!) 『What I didn't know is that "Converge" has a sequel, "Merge", so I guess a good part of my cheated feeling can be accounted on this.... But not all.
Finn lives in the Alpha dimension, a world superposed over the Beta dimension. While the Betans have no idea that Alpha exists, the Alphas can see the Beta world, can feel the emotions of its inhabitants and can even travel in the Between, where the Alphas walk around the Beta world unseen. The whole is highly regulated, with permits issued for travel in Between and patrols making the rounds to arrest the unauthorized travellers.
Finn was present when Ari was born, an event that was so full of emotions, everyone sat up and took notice. Over the years, Finn always kept an eye on Ari, becoming a stalker of a sort; he even started to conduct little experiments, like trying to influence Ari with out-loud comments. Then the unthinkable happens and Ari actually sees Finn.
The storytelling is good, the writing is well-done and I was easily sucked into the story... until I'd read more than half the book and still there was no contact between Finn and Ari, and all that could be called `relationship' in the story (read: banging) was happening between Ari and another guy that we didn't care one whit about.
Then, to make things worse, the author introduced this very cool third party who turns out to be much more interesting as a potential lover for Finn than the guy we're supposed to root for... so there you have it, all the ingredients to have the reader that I am loose interest.
The opening is very long even for a book 1 of a series, with nothing much happening. The ending is surprising and opens the door for a sequel that will probably be better paced... unfortunately, there was not in "Converge" any firing up of the Ari/Finn couple and I find myself rather uninterested in what's going to happen to them. I'd give this book 2 stars and a½, but because part of my dissatisfaction is due to my not knowing that this book was a prequel, I give it 3 stars. 』
(Converge) 『Sitting in his sandbox, playing with his toys, three-year-old Finn Cormag witnesses the moment that would determine his life's path, Ari Sloan's birth. Finn and Ari live in the same world but different dimensions. Living in the Alpha dimension allows Finn the ability to see into the lives of those living in the Beta dimension, but his only focus over the past 30 years has been Ari. Now a scientist in the Alpha dimension, Finn discovers a way to use the Between space of the two dimensions to get closer to Ari, and going against better judgment he allows Ari to become aware of his presence.
Now able to speak to and see each other, but not touch a friendship builds between the two men at the same time Alpha security increases around the Between space putting Finn's life at risk. Use of the Between space is forbidden in the Alpha dimension and could lead to death if caught and with no proven evidence it is also believed that passing through the Between space can also result in death. With Alpha security aware of his actions Finn makes the choice to risk his life to cross the between space into the Beta dimension, Ari's world.
As a sci-fi story, Converge is fantastic, but on the romance level I'm a bit discouraged. There is more to the story than just Ari and Finn, there is Ben, Ari's boyfriend and Blake, Finn's colleague. Circumstances arise to come between Ben and Ari's otherwise comfortable and what appears to be a happy relationship, Ben's not a bad guy and he and Ari did love each other. As for Finn and Blake, I hoped for more to develop between them, but Ari was and is Finn's only focus. Finn and Ari did develop a connection between one another that could possibly be the start of something beautiful, but there are many obstacles for them to overcome beginning with Finn's adjustment to living in the Beta dimension. Converge gives you a lot to think about on a scientific level, and it definitely leaves you wanting for more. Chris Owen will be giving plenty more in the sequel Merge, but unfortunately we have to wait until May to read it.
Ley reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed』 『Finn has been watching Ari from the space Between their two dimensions for a long time. He lives in the same world, it seems, but in his Alpha dimension, contacting anyone in what Finn thinks of as Beta is forbidden. Against the law, even if he could figure out how to do it. One day everything changes, though. Ari becomes aware of Finn, and of the Alpha dimension, and the two begin a strange dance where they can see one another, and talk, but never touch. According to everything Finn knows, physically crossing dimensions is a death sentence, and he's not even sure how to make the attempt to get his hands on Ari. With government conspiracies, a friend who knows more than he's willing to admit, and time running out for Finn before he's caught in his watchful obsession, something has to give. Ari and Finn have become more than just watchers and friends, and Finn finally makes a mad dash for Between, trying to cross the barriers that keep Alpha and Beta apart. Can he make it to Ari alive?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (My Outlaw) 『I've don't have realy any other details to say about ordering any books through Amazon I recommend oerdering through them everytime someone I know who is haveing troble locateing a specific book and Amozon has always come through.』
(One Of The Best Books EVER!!!!!) 『I absolutely loved this book. I fell in love with the characters from the beginning. I NEVER put the book down because I was always wanting to see what would happen next. This book is like a roller-coaster and I loved it!!』
(So Romantic! (Sigh!)) 『Easily one of the most romantic stories I've ever read. When I first read it, it made cry - and it still does whenever I reread it. What's so compelling is that fact that they fell in love as children, even though they are from different time periods in history and can only see each other at first through a mirror. They want so much to be able to be together, so it's heartbreaking at first when they can't find a way to get together. When they are finally able to cross the divide, it's very fulfilling and exciting. They both have what the other needs (love and stability for him and a family for her), and they make a great couple. The back-and-forth time travel gets a little dizzying, but overall I always enjoy this little gem.』
(A Big Surprise) 『I normally don't like books with time travel in them, however; this book really grabbed me. It was the way the author described the love between Darby and Keighly that really made the difference. The book was a wonderful read, and I couldn't put it down. Again the love between the two main characters was something to be cherished. Definitely worth the money spent and this will stay on my bookshelf.』
(OUT OF THIS WORLD AWESOME) 『I don't know what the bad reviewers expect but if they don't like this book it can't possibly exist. This was undoubtedly one of most beautiful love stories I have EVER read and I read A LOT! I won't ruin anything for you but if you enjoy time travel love stories, stories about cowboys, or anything to do with true passionate soul mates READ THIS BOOK NOW! I have never read anything by Miller before but I think I have found a new favorite author!』 『
Seven-year-old Keighly Barrow never forgot the night she spied a boy her own age at her grandmother's Redemption, Nevada, mansion. He was staring at her from an antique mirror in the ballroom, standing among gaudily dressed women in an old-time western saloon. Keighly could only discover that his name was Darby Elder -- and that he lived a century ago.
Twenty years later, engaged to be married, Keighly inherited her grandmother's house. Back before the ballroom mirror, she faces a handsome cowboy whose roguish air radiates trouble. Keighly senses the spirit of Darby Elder -- along with an electric charge of passion passing through the glass...and into her heart. But old news clips declare this outlaw son of a local madam would die in a shoot-out. Keighly's magical connection to Darby is too strong not to try and save his life or, if history will not bend, to love him as fiercely as the fleeting moments will allow.』
price：$12.99
BookStrand Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Ok) 『I did like this book except was confused of one thing. When you first start reading it, it says 'The Caribbean 1720', but as you read further on into the story, it has Morgan in it, bue he died in the 1600s and when she writes a letter to a friend, she says that she was transported back in time to the 1600s, but like I said, that on the first page where she appears back in time, it says that she was in the year of 1720. I can't make sense of it. It was good except that it should have kept to the timeline and not jump back 1720, then to the 1600s. Made no sense.』 『PIRATES OF THE MIST [Time Travel Romance] Old legends told a tale of a pirate curse placed on the town of Mystic Harbor, death to anyone on the beach the night of the anniversary of the pirate Tristan Hamilton's death. The fog, thick and white, rolls in from the sea at midnight. Michaela tries to outrun it, but it was too quick for her. When she awakens, she finds more than she bargained for aboard Tristan Hamilton's ship. Tristan Hamilton, a legendary pirate, doesn't know what to make of the strange lass aboard his ship. Where did she come from? Through dangerous waters and pirates, Tristan and Michaela form a deep and passionate love that would stand the test of time. Looming over them, besides the dangers that threaten their love, is Michaela's knowledge of his history and future. Will she let history take its course or alter it and risk a possible paradox in her own time? *** "This is one of my favorite stories and was a lot of fun to write. First, I asked myself this question: What would I do if I could go back in time? Would I stay or return to my own time? If I were Michaela’s place, I would definitely stay with Tristan. Who doesn’t love a sexy pirate?" ~ Tracy ~ *** 5 Stars: "Time Travel Romance... Michaela felt like she belonged somewhere else. In the midst of a fog, she was transported back through time to 1720. I have always loved time travel books, especiallya good romance. Tracy L. Ranson has created an excellent read. Michaela and Tristan work well together. They have an instant connection. Ranson successfully adds twists to the plot. I was enthralled from page one and finished Pirates of the Mist in one sitting. Fans of romantica will enjoy Pirates of the Mist." --Debra Gaynor, Review Your Book *** 5 Stars: "If you are looking for a time travel romantic adventure, look no further than Pirates of the Mist by Tracy L. Ranson. Pirates of the Mist is a rollicking joy ride of a story, filled with action, deception, sea battles, love, lust, a hot hero, feisty heroine, and did I mention sex? The adventures keep coming as Michaela adjusts to life in the past, and tries to understand her feelings for the captain, Tristan Hamilton, a man that she had been devoted to studying before the time transference. I adore this story. It is richly filled withthe historical atmosphere of life aboard a pirate ship, and I cannot wait to read more by this author. Did I mention sex" -- Susiq2, Ecataromance *** Reviewer Top Pick: 4.75 Hearts "This is the first Tracy L. Ranson book I’ve read. Ms. Ranson writes Michaela as a feisty young woman who practicesself-defense. This and her remaining in her 20/21st century character create some interesting dramas. Tristan, as ship captain, claims Michaela as his and they have a budding romance. The author crosses the t's and dots the i's awarding us with an intelligent and intriguing time-travel novel." -- Dee, Night Owl Romance *** 4 Angels: "The reader gets a very good idea of who Michaela and Tristan are. Their characters are developed and they feel like very real people. The storyline is fast paced as it takes place mainly on the ship. The fighting, romance, and erotic action are fully incorporatedwithin the storyline. The author fully utilizes Michaela’s knowledge of the future to enhance and further the story. It had this reader wanting to smack Tristan when he doubted what Michael was telling him. All of it added up to one highly entertaining book. Pirates of the Mist is a terrific timetravel story that romance readers will enjoy!" -- Susan T, Fallen Angel Reviews *** 4 Hearts: "Pirates of the Mist by Tracy L. Ranson is a passionate adventure through time. It is an exciting tale of a headstrong modern woman and dominating pirate and how they fall in love. The sex is hot and sweaty, described in explicit terms for the reader's enjoyment. The past and the present come together in a unique way and the ending will definitely leave the reader smiling." -- Anita, The Romance Studio』
price：$3.99
Yellow Rose Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good Read) 『Good book. I enjoyed reading it. Smooth read and not junky lesbian crap. I enjoyed the story. I will read more books by this author.』
(Wonderful) 『This is her best book so far. It kept me reading and I did not want to stop. I wasnt so sure about pirates etc at first, but this book is so much more than that. I am happy to add this to my collection of keepers and will read it again!』
(Pleasant but not a keeper) 『I plowed through this story in a couple of days and have the following comments: 1. I couldn't get into the lead character. I found the time traveler to be an undeveloped and not very interesting character. 2. As for the romance between the pirate captain and the time traveler, I found that relationship brief and also not very (sexually or romantically) exciting or compelling.
All in all, I think the author should have been a less time spent on the lead character's relationship with her ex (in the present), which would have given the writer more time to develop the relationship between the pirate captain and the time traveling castaway. I found this book to pleasant but forgettable. 』
(Dream a Little Dream of Me) 『Not Brenda Adcock's first book, but certainly her best yet. Here, she takes us on a sea adventure with Dr. Julia Blanchard. Julia and her team have been exploring a shipwreck off the coast of Georgia. One day, after finding her partner in a precarious position with another woman, she goes out to the site alone. Her misery is interrupted by modern-day pirates and the real adventure begins.
Trying to keep away from the pirates, Julia gets stranded in an Atlantic storm with little hope of survival. When she wakes up, she finds herself on an early nineteenth century British ship surrounded by the history she adores. As she settles in to the realization that she's not dreaming, Julia embraces her situation. It doesn't take long for her to meet `pirate' captain Simone Morneau. After a seductive dance, Julia and Simone fall in love and begin to make plans for the future. Of course, just as easily as Julia falls into the past she ultimately returns to the future. The author throws in an interesting and unexpected twist that delighted this reader. It all makes one wonder if Julia was delusional while lost at sea or if she actually experienced the time with Simone.
Adcock's imagination and story-telling abilities are fantastic. The reader can almost feel the breeze and smell the salt in the sea air. The details really enhance the quality of the tale. There was still snow on the ground here when I read the book, but I was warm and cozy when I was reading.
Bottom Line - Great read. Although an unbelievable premise, the story is almost realistic. Here's proof that Adcock will only get better with time. 』
(Lost in time) 『I really enjoyed this book. The drama of the situation of being caught in time travel by sea. The captain who cannot decide what she wants even with all her wealth. The ending really surprised me but it was a nice surprise, I really liked the twist.』 『Dr. Julia Blanchard, a marine archaeologist, and her team of divers have spent almost eighteen months excavating the remains of a ship found a few miles off the coast of Georgia. Although they learn quite a bit about the nineteenth century sailing vessel, they have found nothing that would reveal the identity of the ship they have nicknamed "The Georgia Peach." Consumed by the excavation of the mysterious ship, Julia's relationship with her partner, Amy, has deteriorated. When she forgets Amy's birthday and finds her celebrating in the arms of another woman, Julia returns alone to the Peach site. Caught in a violent storm, she finds herself separated from her boat and adrift on the vast Atlantic Ocean. Her rescue at sea leads her on an unexpected journey into the true identity of the Peach and the captain and crew who called it their home. Her travels take her to the island of Martinique, the eastern Caribbean islands, the Louisiana German Coast and New Orleans at the close of the War of 1812. How had the Peach come to rest in the waters off the Georgia coast? What had become of her alluring and enigmatic captain, Simone Moreau? Can love conquer everything, even time? On a voyage that lifts her spirits and eventually breaks her heart, Julia discovers the identity of the ship she had been excavating and the fate of its crew. Along the way she also discovers the true meaning of love which can be as boundless and unpredictable as the ocean itself.』
price：$7.99
Love Spell
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Lacking sweeter detail) 『ok, I am not going to go into detail about this book, this has already been done. I thought this was a good story with an ok plot, that is why I gave it 2 stars. However, I thought this book lacked detail where it really mattered. An example of this lack of detail would be during several intimate encounters between the 2 main characters. Often times they would be in a provacative situation, and then the next sentence they are waking up the next morning seperately...come on! I wanted to know how they went their seperate ways. I thought the author went to too much trouble trying to write humor into the story and left out the most important details. This book is worth the read, if you can buy it very cheap. This is not a keeper.』
(WOW!!) 『This was one of the best books I've ever read, and I read a book a day. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. My husband thought I was losing my mind! The story was fabulous just like the humor. A must read!!!』
(Sansational comedy! Hot romance!) 『People were staring at me on the train while I was reading this novel. Not because of the really hot cover model, but because of the strange snorting sounds I was making while trying to stifle hysterical laughter. This book is really, truly howlingly funny, and Sandra Hill's comedy is based on the brilliant development of her characters. For romance readers, this is a MUST BUY.』
(Great cover, good story) 『Well i have enjoyed the Viking series of books by Sandra Hill so i was excited to find a book of hers that I hadn't read. This one is about an American hero after the Civil War. It was very funny in spots but I didn't really like the heroine in the story. She was too much. The Hero was wonderful and I loved the secondary characters and since I found out this is actually a sequel to "Frankly My Dear" I'll going to go back and read it.
This is a time travel book. The heroine, Harriet ids a modern psychologist who really seems to hate men, in my personal opinion. She has written a book on woman's fantasies and and has determined that it is wrong to have a fantasie about "forceful seduction". This is not rape but where the man seduces the woman into sex. She has preached against this but can't admit, even to herself, that she has these fantasies. She uses a famous book by Rosemary Rogers called " Sweet Savage Love" as a bad example. Well when her train is derailed in modern times she awakens back in time in the year 1870. Where she meets the subject of her dreams Etienne. Etienne is undercover working for President Grant and at first thinks she is a spy so he must keep her close, very close.
The story has a lot of interesting turns and plots but when it all came to head it was a bit boring. I enjoyed the banter between the two main characters and I loved Etienne's two best friends, Cain and Abel. The book was enjoyable and I'm looking forward to reading the book leading up to it.』
("A fantastic book") 『I had read Rosemary Rogers stories with Jenny and Steve, so I really had an understanding of the characters referred to in this Sandra Hill book. I found the book to be one of the funniest, (laugh out funny) humorous books I have ever had the pleasure to read. I have to say this is one of my all time favorite books! If you haven't read it, pick up a copy because you won't regret it.』 『From the best-selling author ofDesperadocomes the tale of psychologist Harriet Ginoza, who is cast back in time to the Old South, encountering the object of her fantasies and the realization that she will have to seduce him. Original."』 『When Rosemary Rogers penned her classicSweet Savage Lovein the '70s it wasn't uncommon for the hero to rape the heroine in a romance. Sandra Hill knew that the rape scene had to go if she reworked Steve and Ginny's classic romance for Leisure's Legendary Lover's line. What to do? She made this "Ginny," also known as Dr. Harriet Ginoza, a psychiatrist who specializes in women's fantasies, particularly "forceful seduction." In the 1990s Dr. Ginoza makes sense, but when she finds she has gone back in time to the 1870s and runs into Etienne, a chauvinistic, gun-slinging secret agent, she has a hard time making him see reason. You will laugh your way through this incredibly humorous and sexy tribute to Rosemary Roger's classic.』
price：$6.99
Love Spell
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (what twist?) 『Bought this book on a whim. Not my cup of tea and gave it to a teenage family member. She didn't like it either despite being a fan of teen vampire lit and a comic lover. Maybe it would have been better as a comic book/manga kind of thing.』
(Good, but has flaws.) 『The premise of this book is very unique and interesting. A young woman finds a time twister and goes forward 100 years in the future where a race of vampire like aliens have taken over the world. The heroine, Abbey, happens to be a Time Guardian and the bad Vampire girl wants her to activate the time twister so she can use it to get more victims. The hero, Shane, is the local doctor treating the human survivors and happens to be a "Vampire" himself.
The first 26 to 30 pages are boring. I actually started another book before I picked this back up and finished it. Once Abbey goes forward in time, the story picks up but there are still flaws and parts I ended up speed reading through. One blaring oops was the plot twist that is used toward the end to have Abbey and the bad Vampire, Lucinda, talk. Several characters come down with bacterial meningitis and even though Shane says there is no more medicine left in the world, Abbey reminds him of the University medical campus. She goes and gets the medication...mindless of the fact that the medicine is at least 50+ years old! I work in the medical field, and I found thisplot development very hard to accept, not to mention that the people recovered!
I would recommend buying this book used or rent from the library to see if you want to keep it in your personal library.』
(Another Excellent Read From Shomi) 『Twist gives us paranormal, time travel, spec fic - all kinds of things rolled into one. All of them done well and I thought Hodge put a great twist (no pun intended) on the vampire story with this one. Great world building, great characters - just really well done!
The romance was realistic. I felt the push and pull, the hopelessness, the yearning - all well done. Nice action, good tension - a really entertaining read!
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("Ninja's are cooler than pirates" -- especially time traveling ones) 『Twist is a futuristic time-travel alien-vampire romantic urban fantasy action adventure. Whew, is there a genre I missed? Well strange as the combination may sound, it actually worked. As a jack-of-all trades it isn't the best of any one of those genres but it was very original in the way it pulled together alot of familiar themes - the average every day heroine discovering hidden powers when thrown into an extraordinary situation, the beautiful tormented hero struggling to control the preditory demon he carries within him and the connection between soul mates when one of pair may no longer have a soul -- and the result was a enjoyable light romantic read. Oh and if you at all like cats, they play an important almost mystical role in the post-pandemic vampire infested world of the future.
In case you were wondering not only does the heroine prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that "ninja's are (indeed way) cooler than pirates", the quote is the reason that the hero keeps struggling to hold to a vow that is the keystone of his character and it is the password carried through time to ensure that the unbelievable is at least given consideration. Twist is Hodge's entry into the multi-author futuristic Shomi romance series, and now that my curiosity is peeked I may just have to check out a few of the others.
(An action filled futuristic romance) 『Have you every wondered, are there aliens among us? If so, what if they've assimilated to the point that they no longer know who they are? Meet Abbey Shore.
In the aptly named action adventure TWIST, Abbey is an orphaned student of architecture who flips houses to earn tuition and studies karate as a hobby. As you can imagine this leaves little time for romance, even for the blond haired, blue eyed hunk she's ogled on the El every morning.
Fate seems to have something else in store for the two of them however. Heavy rain and a dead cell phone are responsible for Abbey having trekked all the way to her cancelled karate class. On the way home she takes refuge in Java Joe's and literally bumps into the hunky doctor on her way out. Later that night while tearing down an unsightly brick wall, hoping to reveal an impressive fireplace, the wall collapses tearing a gash in Abbey's arm. With no phone service, Abbey attempts to walk through the crime ridden streets of Chicago to Sacred Heart Hospital hoping that she can make it there before she bleeds to death or becomes the latest victim of a bizarre killing spree. Luck is with her. She makes it as far as the ambulance bay then collapses into the arms of Dr. Shane Maddox.
While she is being stitched up, Abbey learns that another homeless victim of the serial killer has been brought in. The condition of these victims has the doctors stumped as to the cause of death. It's as if they've been deflated. Shane notices a strange woman dressed in black leather lurking near Abbeys room. Abbey claims not to know her and is releases with the admonition to be careful on the streets and a date with Shane for the following evening after he admits to having felt the pull of attraction on the El as well.
Their date is not to be however, at least not in this century. Undaunted by her recent brush with death, Abbey continues work on the wall, intrigued by the whirring noise behind it that sends her dog Charlie into a tailspin. Behind the wall she finds a tank filled with what she believes is water. The noise is tracked to a hourglass shaped device that begins to spin. Investigating further Abbey accidentally breaks the tank dousing herself with what turns out to be peroxide and then her world turns upside down.
She next finds herself in her own city one hundred years in the future - an apocalyptic future following a pandemic that had wiped out most of the human population. And as she finds out from an accusatory Shane, those who remain are merely fodder for the Ticks and that their dire circumstances are all her fault! All because of a missed date?
How is it that Shane is still alive? And what has the mystery woman, Lucinda who they'd both seen in the hospital on that fateful night, have to do with all of this? Abbey soon learns the source of the vampire legends of old. Lucy is from a alien race know as the Chronolotians who maintain their immortality by sucking the life out of their mortal victims. When Abbey failed to turn up for their date, Shane has spied the woman in an alley and had stopped to ask her what she knew about her. Now a Tick himself Shane refused to betray his doctor's oath and was the only thing that stood between his own civilization and the aliens who fed on them. He is understandably bitter but the attraction between the pair hasn't dimmed in spite of everything he's been through. When Abbey joins the fight, everyone is stunned by her ability to fight as well as her ability to heal rapidly.
It's no coincidence that the Tick's have made Abbey's house their headquarters, the time gate that Abbey had opened had allowed Lucinda free access to the past where she could feed and turn others to keep the odds even. Now that Abbey had arrived the gate had closed to the Ticks. It appears that Abbey is a genetic Time Guardian whose destiny was to protect the time gate from the Chronolotians. The alien race had been responsible for the deaths of her parents and theirs before them. Abbey was the last of her race and had no daughter to pass the duty down to. Shane was her destiny as well, which is why he'd been turned. There would be no future Time Guardians unless......
All the aliens need is Abbey to ensure their domination. The human race needs her to travel back and change the past, but at what cost? She loves Shane more than life itself but Abbey has come to love these valiant refugees, the only true friends she'd ever had, as well. Would changing the past and saving Shane mean that they would never come to exist? Would it truly mean a better future?
Abbey is an amazing character never missing a beat for a moment. She braves a whole new world and a devastating destiny with integrity and fierce determination. Shane too has his demons to face. He knows he must periodically give in to his urges in order to stay alive and give his people a fighting chance. He stays true to his oath as much as is "humanly" possible but his nature eats at him. In spite of years of bitter feelings, his attraction to Abbey cannot be denied either. He loves her but knows in his heart that he can't have her, not as he is. It isn't fair to her. Yet he knows that she is now the only one who stands between them all and certain annihilation. Even knowing that he is compelled to love her, through some weird predestiny, doesn't change the fact that she is his soul mate. He is even willing to face his own death to send her home, knowing that she might not be in time to save him from his fate. But first they must battle the Ticks. Who will win?
TWIST is like a peanut butter cup, a perfect paranormal blend. Chockfull of action, aliens, time travel and a future Earth, this tale is to be savored - if you can manage not to finish it in one gulp! I for one couldn't put it down. I strongly recommend that you indulge yourself and pick up a copy.
If you enjoyed this SHOMI action adventure romance I strongly recommend that you also pick up DRIVEN by Eve Kenin. -- For PNR Reviews
price：$6.99
Berkley
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (This was just OK.) 『I could not get into this book, though I made myself finish it. I did not feel the connection with Ellie and Ian, I found the story to be quite repetitive. Very disappointed.』
(4 1/2 Kisses, TwoLips Reviews) 『Ellie Graham is the tour manager for Ian MacGregor, Celtic rock star. She's trying desperately to resist his considerable charms. He's not only beautiful, but he's a nice guy and she knows she has started to fall in love with him. That's why she has to quit working for him and leave as soon as the tour ends. There's less chance she'll get hurt that way.
What she doesn't know is that Ian has been magically transported to the present day from the year 1711. He felt an instant attraction to Ellie right from the start, but when he tried to take their budding friendship into flirtation, she pulled away. She has serious self-esteem issues, and hides herself under layers of black clothing. I can't help but love a heroine in Doc Martens.
As Ellie is running, quite literally, away from her feelings for Ian, she ends up at the cairn where her older sister Maggie was transported to the past. She doesn't know anything about that though, so she isn't aware of the repercussions of walking along the spirals found within. Upon discovering Ellie has disappeared, Ian knows he must travel back in time to rescue her.
Ian left behind his responsibilities when he traveled to the future, and Ellie is experiencing the same feeling of freedom in the past. But having returned to the past to save Ellie, Ian realizes he must stay in his own time and face his responsibilities. Maybe even alter history for the better. That means he'll have to let go of Ellie and his feelings for her.
Highland Rebel by Tess Mallory is a fantastic blend of romance, adventure and history, with a well-crafted plot, a comfortable pace, and likeable and intelligent characters. I had read good things about Ms. Mallory's other time travel romances, and now I'm looking forward to reading more of her work. This can be read and enjoyed as a standalone, but if you're like me you'll want to read the first book as well. Anyone who likes time travel romances and hot men in kilts will love this one. Definitely recommended.
4 1/2 Kisses, 1 Pepper
~Lindy Reviewer, TwoLips Reviews, LLC [...]』
(Sexy Time Travelling Love Story) 『The gorgeous Celtic bad boy is pop music's hottest sensation. Ian MacGregor is a passionate player of modern pop with traditional Scottish underpinnings. Touring Europe, he causes a sensation wherever he goes. Secretly in love with Ian, his tour manager Ellie Graham decides that she must quit her job before she accidently reveals the depth of her feelings to Ian. Ellie does not wish to acknowledge that Ian also feels a growing attraction to her in return. The evening that Ellie gives Ian her resignation, she and a scientist acquaintance are whisked backwards 300 years in time via a mysterious spiral carved into a cave floor. Once Ian realizes what has happened, he knows that he must also travel back in time to save Ellie and Dave. Ian, it is revealed, was originally from the late 1700s, and only he knows of the potential dangers faced by the unprepared duo from 2008. As Ian works to figure out how to make amends for not being there for his family through tumultuous times, he is also trying to work out how to best return Ellie to her time. As the love connection between Ian and Ellie grows and solidifies, both must face life-changing decisions that affect both of them, as well as their future.
//Highland Rebel// is a fun read, clever in spots, humorous and sexy and entertaining. In complexity of plot and character development, this book is nowhere near the Outlander series of books put out by Diana Gabaldon, but it is still a fun romp through time travel, and it is hard to resist a sexy Scotsman!
Reviewed by Elyse Sabilia』
(A MUST READ!) 『Highland Rebel
Tess Mallory never fails to entertain and her imaginative storytelling really shines through in "Highland Rebel." It really is unlike anything I've ever read (and I read A LOT). It's a non-stop adventure through history that makes you hold your breath til you finish the epilogue! It almost felt like a movie playing in my mind! The imagery is so detailed, the writing is beautiful, and the characters unforgettable! If you like sex, humor, and adventure (and who among us doesn't!?), this book is a must-read that is a keeper for sure!』
(whimsical time travel romance) 『The Highland Rebel Ian MacGregor is the hottest rock star with his songs dominating the charts and air waves. He finds his fame and fortune amusingly ironic since he is an original Highland Rebel having traveled through time from the eighteenth century. Although he plays the groupies as the "Celtic Casanova", he is attracted to band manager Ellie Graham.
Ellie loves Ian, but since her parents died she fears strong emotions so she hides her feelings from the singer and to a degree herself. When Ellie accidentally travels back three centuries, Ian follows to save his beloved. Only fate picked a time and place that leaves them between a rock of Highland rebels and the roll of the armies of the English king.
The Queen of Highlander time travel romance (see HIGHLAND MAGIC, HIGHLAND DREAM, HIGHLAND FLING and HIGHLAND ROGUE), Tess Mallory writes another whimsical tale as the roguish hero follows his love back to the era he left behind. Part of the pleasure in this delightful entry is the reaction of Ian's brother Angus to his siblings' return after his being away over two decades from home as he sets the tone and invigorates the saga.
Harriet Klausner 』 『Meet the irresistible Highland Rebel... He’s music’s hottest pop idol, a Celtic bad boy whose tradition-drenched rock rules the charts. But Ian MacGregor hails from 18th-century Scotland. And nothing can make him return except perhaps a certain blue-eyed lassie. Ellie Graham is his tour manager. But when she’s swept back almost 300 years into the past and into treachery, only Ian—and his passion—can save her.』
price：$1.30
The Wild Rose Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best book I've Read in Ages) 『This was an absolutely fascinating book. Kept me interested from page one, couldn't put it down. It has everything. Adventure, time travel, love, intrigue, even a faithful dog companion.
The story is about Riley Ames a women sent back in time 40,000 years in the past. She is sent to be the mate of a modern man already living there. Nathan was sent back 5 years ago. His Aunt Bethany, the woman that invented the program that allows the bending of time, is afraid Nathan is becoming depressed and lonely. She doesn't tell Riley that once she goes on the expedition it's permanent.
Once she is there the story is of how she and Nathan survive and fall in love.
I noticed that a previous reviewer gave the book 1 star, and I can't believe they read the same book. I think people have a tendency to loose sight of what the romance genre is about. This is not rocket science or a thesis. It's supposed to be entertaining. AND IT'S FICTION. Which means anything goes.
Even if you aren't a time travel lover I think anyone who enjoys a good romance will like this book.』
(Disappointing) 『Having read the other 6 reviews, I was really looking forward to reading Riley's Journey. I generally like this genre very much. This book was a big disappointment, however. It is quite short, and while the idea for the story line is good, it wasn't well developed. The characters weren't believable. I'm no literary critic, but the writing is awkward and the word choices are odd, which I found really distracting. I've never been compelled to write a review before, as I usually agree with what has already been written, but Riley's Journey is NOT a 5-star book, as it appeared to be when I bought it.』
(Riley's journey) 『A delight.... I read this in 2 days. I love this fantasy genre, and this was right on target. the fact that the Neanderthals were the "good guys" and the Cro Magnan, "not" made it a little unexpected. A good read for all ages.』
(Great Read) 『Another great read by P. L. Parker. Adventure combined with romance certainly seems to be this author's forte. I look forward to the next book.』
(Great Read!) 『"Riley's Journey" by P. L. Parker is an absolutely wonderful read, and I might lose my guy card for saying so. Riley journeys back in time to the Ice Age, finds Nathan and begins a series of adventures that kept me on the edge of my seat for most of the story. It is exciting, funny, heartwarming and, at times, intense. Ms. Parker's ability to create in the written text a mental image that is so vivid, you feel like you are experiencing it with the characters. I give this book my highest rating.』 『The research project was only supposed to be for an "extended period." No one said anything about forever! So Riley's journey begins. Unknowingly sent back 40,000 years to be the mate of a man she had never before met, Riley struggles to understand and adjust. Her journey will take her into a world fraught with dangers - a world made more treacherous by savage beasts, primitive Neanderthals, and the incursion of the aggressive Cro-Magnon man. Surviving alone for five years in this vast wilderness, Nathan, along with his enormous dog, Demon, carve out a life in the perilous environment. Though thrown together by forces beyond their control, love grows between Riley and Nathan - but will they survive?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Two Wizards Travel Back in Time to Doomed Atlantis&Find Love) 『THE WIZARD OF SEATTLE by Kay Hooper is a paranormal romance revolving around a master wizard and his apprentice who travel back in time to Atlantis (right before it is destroyed). The purpose of traveling back in time is to discover why the wizard society has made it illegal for women to be wizards - and possibly change that for the better. Otherwise, the master wizard, Richard, will be forced to take away the powers of his apprentice, Serena, the girl he loves.
I gave the book four stars because I thought both Serena and Richard were interesting characters, the premise was original, and the wizard society fascinating. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of life and customs of the citizens of Atlantis. Once they traveled back into time to Atlantis, I was hooked.
However, I didn't enjoy the first few chapters of the book, so it took me a while to get past them. The prologue in Atlantis had a brutal scene, and the introductory chapter with Serena was cheesy, so combined, they put me off. However, once I got past them, the book became much more enjoyable.
One of the strangest things about this romance was that I thought the love scene between the bad guy and his concubine was better described and much steamier than the actual love scene between our hero and heroine. That was disappointing.
Regardless, I still enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone interested in time-travel or fantasy romances.
***Other fun time-travel romances include A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR by Jude Deveraux or THE AUTUMN LORD by Susan Sizemore. If you are interested in wizards, try THE BRIDE FINDER by Susan Carroll.**** 』
(The Wizard of Seattle by Kay Hooper) 『For a short story fiction book I thought it quite fun and a great little read. This book would be great for a cold rainey day to curl up with. I really enjoyed it!』
(Almost perfect) 『I really enjoyed this book when it first came out. I recently read it again and was a little annoyed at Serena. What a whiny, baby. I can't understand why the wizard even cares about her. Boo hoo, he doesn't love me. Boo hoo, I'm too sexy why doesn't he love me? Please!! This is an interesting read, but Serena is annoying.』
(Magically delicious!) 『I enjoyed this story very much. It kept me reading on to find out the puzzles to their problems. One outstanding drawback for me was Serena's story background. I felt it needed more telling. We learn about his background and parents but nothing of hers except a few comments. Apart from that, the different twists and personalities make for good reading. I enjoyed the history and on going relationship Merlin and Serena had between them. I thought they complimented each other very well. In fact, I think the repartees in this story were excellent! I enjoyed her "unusual" experience that changes her view of him, adding humor and more spice to the relationship. The fact that Merlin was older (10 yrs.) didn't bother me and I thought his personality as a young Master Wizard&guardian, discovering he had latent feelings, comical. Wizards being raised in a scholarly and distant fashion for millenniums, having an important human element bred out of them, not lost but unused and dormant. In the trip to the past to attempt to repair the problems of the present, the countryside descriptions were a little too bazaar but the Curtain was very sinister and added uncertain danger. The strangeness of a split and dying society with the added element of the second romance was good, rushed but good. The story is about finding the missing element, that vital element that brings us together beyond sex and I found it touching. However, I think this would have been just as good a story without the hero and heroine being so strikingly beautiful and might have even added a little more interest to it. I am a little tired of them always being so perfect but with problems. So, ...although I think this an enjoyable read, I give it 4 stars and look forward to reading the next Kay Hooper story.』
(One of Kay Hoopers best) 『I looked at the book because I saw It was Kay Hooper already one of my favorite writers. The title screamed time-travel so I bought it when I started reading I could not put it down. From the first when the Orphan Serena knocks on Merlins door I was Captivated by them both.liked that they did the time-travel with a reason and together it was like a mystery, romance&sci-fi together Serena's spirit and Richards caring enough to risk everything on a chance to fix something made wrong a very long time before he was born. So they can stay together. I have reread it so much I had to get another copy. When I finished reading it I menttioned it to my friend he borrowed it and also liked it and loaned it to a friend who also really liked it. It took awhile to get it back. liked that they did the time travel on purpose and together』 『She looked like a ragged, storm-drenched urchin, but from the moment Serena Smyth appeared on his Seattle doorstep, Richard Patrick Merlin recognized the spark behind her green eyes. Serena had crossed a country to find him, guided by her determination to become a master wizard. She knew he could be her teacher—but she never expected the charismatic, seductive power that was Merlin's. Nor had she dreamed of the fire he ignited in her body and soul, a flame that burned even hotter than the powerful talent she possessed but did not yet understand. Their love forbidden by an ancient law, Serena and Richardwill take a desperate gamble and travel to a long-lost world to change the history that threatens to separate them. But they risk being torn apart forever, destroyed by a cursed land...and their own fierce desires.』
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