Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (LOVED IT!!) 『This book is incredible! The heroine is newly widowed and inherits her late husbands family ranch, which is rumored to be haunted and cursed. Keeping her head level, she is anxious to get started on remodeling projects because she wants to get her mind off of her late husband's death. Things immediately start to take off from there, the "bumps" in the night, the cold breezes coming from nowhere, and the glimpes of "something" from the corner of her eye. When she decides that house really is haunted, she's more curious than afraid. The story unfolds into a wonderful heart warming tale that you'll want to read over and over and over again. I absolutely fell in love with the hero, and the story takes you places you've never been before. This one is a definite keeper, especially if you love stories that warm the heart. This book, a nice cozy blanket, and a nice hot cup of coffee are just what the doctor ordered!』
(Loved it !!!!!!!!!!!) 『A lovely story of a ghost who was hanged for something he didn't do, given a second chance to change history. One of the best stories I have read. I shall be looking for more of Madeline's books in future.』
(Great read!!) 『Loved this dook. I thought it was wonderful that Dalton was a ghost and fell in love with Kathy Before traveling back in time. I found their romance exciting and fun. I simply couldn't put down this book. I own many Madeline Baker books and love them all(except one), this one is no exception.』
(Madeline Baker at her BEST!!!) 『This, like "First Love, Wild Love" is one of Madeline's books that will stay with me for a life time! Dalton Crowkiller is a man that will live in my memory forever. Like one of the other reviews said, "Eddie Little Sky" must have really made a lasting impression on Madeline when she modeled these characters after him. All I can say is that I am sorry that I never met him, but felt like I have after reading this book! Thank you Madeline for such a romantic, on the edge of your seat best book I have ever read. I will read it again and again』
(Love and Passion as pure as gold!) 『The first third of the story is about Kathy meeting the ghost of Latoka half- breed, Dalton Crowkiller. This is easily one of the most heart- churning and innocent stories of building romance I've ever read. They can see one another, they can talk to one another, he can even hold her and kiss her for a moment. But his spiritual energy becomes weak, causing him to fade away if he spends the energy expressing his feelings. They are becoming so close in heart, but are so far from the ability to show it. Here is the story:
Kathy has inherited a ranch from her late husband's family. No one has lived on the ranch for decades, because the place has a reputation for being haunted. Kathy moves in and begins rebuilding the more- than- century- year- old ranch house. She has a feeling that she is not alone. She thinks she has even seen a man outside her window. Who is he and why is he watching her?
Dalton was the "fastest gun in the west", back in the 1870's. He worked as a hired gun. When a white woman seeks to seduce him, he turns her down because she is married. Angry, the woman accuses him of rape. Being a half- breed, he is not given a trial. He is whipped and hanged. With the rope placed around his neck, he vows to haunt the home and never give his killers peace.
For 125 years, Dalton's spirit has hovered over the ranch where he was hanged. Bored and lonely, he finds fun in scaring the people who occasionally rent the house for vacations. He does so by taking people's keys, and by moving things around in the home. He does all he can to make his presence known, because no one can see him or hear him. This all changes when a woman moves into the home. He is amazed to learn that she can see him. She can even hear him and talk to him. Even more amazing: they can actually touch one another.
Once her fear of this ghost fades, Kathy quickly becomes grateful for his presence. She has been lonely and grieving for her husband for over a year. This Lakota ghost quickly becomes her closest friend. He helps her rebuild her home and teaches her to ride a horse. Before long, their relationship builds just like the home they are restoring together. They are falling in love, but can not express it completely. Dalton pleads with God to give him another chance at life with Kathy. Kathy makes the same plea, realizing that Dalton has given her back what she has been missing for the past year: Hope.
While out riding, the couple stops at "the hanging tree." This time, they make their heartfelt pleas together. As an answer to their pleas, they are sent back in time to a few weeks before Dalton's death. He is now whole and human again. They are given a chance to change the past together.
Again, this is only the first third of the story! There is so much more ahead: They live in the town where Dalton was killed, travel together to Dalton's Lakota village, then travel to Boston to seek out his mother and get married. They both have a horrible feeling that their time together is limited. Feeling that everyday might be their last together, they spend what time they have showing their love for one another. When time runs out, will they be separated? Will he be allowed to return with her? He would even willingly become a ghost again if it meant being with Kathy. What will fate hand them?
This couple is so beautiful together, I found myself nearly holding my breath while waiting to see if they would win their quest for a lifetime together. I felt every one of their highs and lows throughout the book. This is some excellent writting.
Nearly 400 pages long, I read this book in one day. There was no point where I could put it down.』
『Dalton Crowkiller is the kind of man a woman would sin for and die for, if she could only keep him in her arms. But the dangerous half-breed belongs to the untamed West, and he'd been claimed by another woman long ago. Time itself would keep him and Kathy apart--until he is given one last chance to change the course of his life.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent Chemistry!) 『This isn't your typical Blaze. And thank goodness for that! Carrie Hudson makes the characters jump from the page and not on each other every chapter. The heat between Jake and Ellie is In-Your-Face from the second they meet so when they do finally, well, "jump" each other, it's worth the wait. You will, however, be left with some unanswered questions... I hope to have them all answered in the next Carrie Hudson Blaze!』
("Once a Gambler" has it all) 『Photographer Ellie Winslow is still grieving over the mysterious disappearance of her sister a year ago. When she returns to the place where Reese was last seen, Ellie finds a photograph of a woman who looks identical to her missing sister.
But the photograph was taken over a hundred years ago.
If I had to use one word to describe "Once a Gambler", it would be transportive. From the very first page you're immersed and transported. It starts out among the Hollywood jet set and then whisks you back to a 19th century riverboat to rub elbows with gunslingers and poker players.
The story is a contemporary, it's a historical, it's even a little bit of a futuristic. Time travel is a difficult device to use in storytelling. Too much detail and your eyes will glaze over. Gloss over the details and we'll be rolling our eyes instead. "Once a Gambler" amazingly handles even those little details in a fascinating manner.
It's all in the details and Carrie Hudson never compromises a single element. I read all over the romance map and this story so completely satisfied every romance craving I could have -- red carpet glamour, wild-west adventure, and, above all, ruggedly handsome men. Real men. Men like Jake Gannon who'll hold your chair out for you and still kiss you breathless.
Red-hot sex is everywhere nowadays. But what about good old smoldering sexual tension? And emotion that cuts so deep you can feel the ache in your heart? It's all in here. You have to read it just for the way Jake looks at Ellie.
"Once a Gambler" is Book #2 of the "Stolen from Time" series. This story makes me long for my very own bad-boy gunslinger -- almost as much as I long for Book #3. And while we're at it, can we line up Book #4 and #5 too? 』 『
A riverboat card man, Jake Gannon is about as nogood as they comedespite that goodlooking hotness that can make a gal's skirts twirl in most unladylike ways. Suspected to be traveling under an assumed name, Jake has a mighty troublesome past, and was last seen in the company of one fiery filly who goes by the name of Ellie Winslow....
But Ellie ain't no ordinary looker. No sir, she landed here in 1876 by accident and is looking for her sister...and some answers. But first she needs to find a way off this here steamer with a man who fascinates her more every minutea man who's about to teach her just how wild the West can be!
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I liked it a little) 『This book could have been better. I would of liked the story of John and Sidney as a whole book. I was much more interested in their story than Kane's and Katharina's. But this book was pretty interesting so I can't give it any less than three stars. If you like time travel romances, pick this one up.』
(5 stars and here's why:) 『I gave this book 5 stars, because it made me cry. I think this is only the 2nd romance I've read that made me cry. The part in the book I am referring to is any part where Richard&Misty are involved. The Katharina&Kane story was beautiful, but I was also captivated by Richard&Misty and John&Sidney. I wish there had been more of John&Sidney. Now, I do remember at least 2 inconsistencies in the book, one where it was said that John was a cousin, then later in the book, it was said that he was their uncle, and a scene where Richard aids Misty in finding the castle, in the evening, but when she enters the library where Katharina& Kane are, it is suddenly the afternoon of the next day. Go figure. But I won't let these boo-boo's effect how I feel about the book. Definitely 5 stars all the way.』
(Average&a bit wishy washy) 『The characters in this book jump into love almost instantly. Its very old fashioned. The hero spends most of his time trying to resist the heroine&then jumping her bones. The love scenes are vague¬ very inspiring. The story of is a nice one, but I don't think I would buy another of this auhtors books』
(an enjoyable light read!) 『I enjoyed this book and the main characters. The changes and learning process the hero goes through really makes you cheer for him. The leading lady is a strong well defined character, who handles landing in another time and place believeably...(i.e., confusion, disbelief, anger, despair)... Why they say she is manacled to a wall in his bedroom is confusing, for that isnt the case, she gets thrown in the dungeon. All in all, this is a very good book, but its lacking something. Maybe too much paranoia about her being deemed a witch, I'm not sure, but its worth reading.』
(an enjoyable light read!) 『I enjoyed this book and the main characters. The changes and learning process the hero goes through really makes you cheer for him. The leading lady is a strong well defined character, who handles landing in another time and place believeably...(i.e., confusion, disbelief, anger, despair)... Why they say she is manacled to a wall in his bedroom is confusing, for that isnt the case, she gets thrown in the dungeon. All in all, this is a very good book, but its lacking something. Maybe too much paranoia about her being deemed a witch, I'm not sure, but its worth reading.』 『Manacled to a stone wall was not the way Katharina Fergesen had planned to spend her vacation. But a wrong turn in the right place and the haunted English castle she was touring was suddenly full of life--and so was the man bathing before her. Standing accused of spying on the loyalist Lord Sedgewick when she was really just ogling, Katharina was tossed in the dungeon. But how to convince Lord Sedgewick that she's traveled across time, not that she's not a witch.』
price：$0.50
Harlequin
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (fun Time travel romance) 『Due to an injury Cord Braddock could no longer perform the physically demanding work of a stuntman. He becomes a Los Angeles private investigator. Though he prefers to take on a bounty hunter role and go after Mad Dog Manson, he accepts the inquiry into what happened to the daughters Reese (see ONCE AN OUTLAW) and Ellie (see ONCE A GAMBLER) of Hollywood powerhouse couple, actors Brad and Linnea Winslow.
He knows the FBI and a private detective on retainer have failed to find any clues re the Winslow sisters, who have vanished for over a year without anyone demanding a ransom. Cord enters the Winslow luxurious house, but when he gets to the attic, he learns what happened to the siblings by inadvertently following their trail back in time to 1877. He meets Maggie Dawson, whose father recently died, but she conceals his death from everyone because she would be forced to vacate the cabin they shared. Cord learns the truth and vows to keep Maggie safe while he seeks out the missing sisters.
The third Stolen From Time travel romance is a fun tale starring a likable lead couple though Cord adjusts too easily to Reconstruction Era America. From the first encounter when she asks if he is Pinkerton as they do not hire anyone with the slightest Indian blood as he has a little until the final denouement, fans will enjoy their encounters and escapades.
Harriet Klausner 』 『Time travel has done its uncanny work once again. Folks best be watchin' out for stuntman-turned-private-eye Cord Braddock—a tall, gorgeous fella with a touch of Navajo blood. He's spent his entire life shunning his ancestral beliefs and fighting his way into the world—until he finds a strange old camera in an attic…
Now he's a sexy twentieth-century hunk stuck in 1878 and Maggie Dawson can't get enough of the stranger. He's exciting. He's exotically dangerous. And he makes her want to do the most unladylike things! Is this about to be Maggie's last stand?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Loved it.) 『I love time-travels&this one is no exception. It came as quite a surprise that Adrian himself was born in the past&was sent to the future to save his life as a baby. He is like a man of 2 worlds, the Native Indian Appache tribesman&a modern-day man, which is what he is.
He goes sky diving with the woman he loves&is taken, with Cora back to the past&his family. The ending is a surprise as well&I so is the follow-on book to it Blue-eyed bandit, where we meet old friends again.』
(Refreshing...magical...alluring!) 『Stobie Piel brought two incredible characters together from our time, here and now, to yesteryear when life was a little more simple. The storyline is wonderfully constructed with excitement at each turn of a page. From the discovery of Adrian's father to the pure leap of faith to return to their time was emotional and inspiring. I shed a tear or two for this story, which is difficult to achieve at best through a book. Three cheers for Stobie Piel! She will have a long and prosperous future in Romance writing. I look forward to a new Romance from her hand.』
(Enjoyable time travel romance) 『In 2000 Arizona, Bronx resident Cora Talmedge visits her friend Jenny, who takes her skydiving at the Nomadic Adventurer School of Skydiving. A frightened Cora plans to back out until her guide turns out to be her former lover Adrian de Vargas. In the air, Adrian asks Cora why she deserted him while they traveled in India together over seven years ago. However, before she can respond, a strange whirlwind sucks the two of them inside before they land on some grass. To their shock, Phoenix seems to have disappeared.
As Adrian and Cora aimlessly wander, they meet several white men who insist the year is 1869. Soon, members of the Tonto Apache tribe find the confused duo and escort them back to their camp where the chief insists that Adrian is his son. As Adrian seems to comfortably fit with the tribe and the era, Cora, dubbed Talks Much, must decide between a love of a lifetime or a twenty-first century lifestyle.
FREE FALLING is an enjoyable time travel romance due to the reaction of the lead protagonists to their trip. The exhilarating story line includes some mystical elements that add to the overall flavor. The lead characters are a dynamic duo and the support cast provides local color. Stobie Piel provides her fans with an appealing novel that will garner her many new readers.』
price：$10.99
The Wild Rose Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Read!) 『I never thought I'd enjoy a romance story, but enjoyed other books by this author and thought I'd try this one. I wasn't sorry. Roxanne and Collin's story was intriguing and different than some time travels I've read. There was plenty of suspense and sizzling love scenes to keep me entertained and I even got misty eyed while reading the last chapter. I'll be watching for more from Ms. Parsons.』
(SPELLBINDING!) 『E. G. Parsons' new release, Black Rock: A Time for Love is a sweeping tale of love, deceit, and a woman caught between two different worlds. After her father's death, twenty-one-year old Roxanne returns from a girl's school in Boston to Wild Rose, Texas to take over operation of the family ranch. Crushed by grief, it would seem Roxanne has enough to deal with but her troubles have only just begun. Headstrong and capable as she is beautiful, Roxanne soon encounters ruggedly handsome Collin and is hard pressed to resist the attraction she feels for this rude, roguish man. But Collin is not all that he appears on the surface. I found myself turning pages at breakneck speed as their romance unfolded against incredible odds and the astonishing truth of Roxanne's past was revealed. E.G. Parsons' knowledge of the 1800s is unparalleled. Combined with her brilliant imagination and flair for creating living, breathing characters, she once again holds her readers spellbound and begging for more. Black Rock: A Time for Love is a winner! Highly recommended. 』
(Spellbinding!) 『E. G. Parsons' new release, Black Rock: A Time for Love is a sweeping tale of love, deceit, and a woman caught between two different worlds. After her father's death, twenty-one-year old Roxanne returns from a girl's school in Boston to Wild Rose, Texas to take over operation of the family ranch. Crushed by grief, it would seem Roxanne has enough to deal with but her troubles have only just begun. Headstrong and capable as she is beautiful, Roxanne soon encounters ruggedly handsome Collin and is hard pressed to resist the attraction she feels for this rude, roguish man. But Collin is not all that he appears on the surface. I found myself turning pages at breakneck speed as their romance unfolded against incredible odds and the astonishing truth of Roxanne's past was revealed. E.G. Parsons' knowledge of the 1800s is unparalleled. Combined with her brilliant imagination and flair for creating living, breathing characters, she once again holds her readers spellbound and begging for more. Black Rock: A Time for Love is a winner! 』 『Imagine discovering that your entire life has been a lie, that you'd been kidnapped as a toddler and sent back to the 1800's. Roxanne makes this discovery from Collin, the rudest man she's ever met. A man who's determined to take Roxanne into a future that terrifies her. Despite his fear of commitment, Collin can turn her brain to mush and set her soul afire with just a look. While struggling to remain the lady she was raised to be, Roxanne must deal with another man-handsome, charming, obsessed. Brad will stop at nothing to gain ownership of Black Rock Ranch and make Roxanne his wife, including murder.』
price：$6.99
Bantam
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best Susan Krinard to date....) 『I've read multiple Susan Krinard novels, and this is my favorite. While it travels in time, it's not so caught up in "Timely dialogue" that can be confusing to the present day reader. The hero is strong, though a chauvinist, but that's not unexpected. The heroine is strong and funny. This book touched my heart and popped it's way right into the top favorites of time travel. Doesn't quite beat Knight in Shining Armour, but it is pretty good!』
(Time travel romance) 『MacKenzie Rose Sinclair (Mac) had promised her grandfather that she would return to the Guatemalan jungles of Tikal to return a Mayan pendant belonging to her great great grandfather Peregrine Sinclair. For her grandfather, Homer, believes that Peregrine betrayed his friend and partner Liam O Shea by abandoning him in the jungle. Homer believes that their family have been cursed by Liam and that the only way to break the curse was to return the pendant to the jungle.
After Homer passes away, Mac keeps her promise and travels to Tikal, the Mayan ruins in Guatemala. She finds herself walking into a tunnel deep in the jungles and comes across a set of bones with a similar pendant hanging around its neck. She takes the two pendants and suddenly feels unwell, feeling queasy and the ground beneath her feet disappearing. The next thing she knows when walking out of the tunnel she bumps into man who looks very much like the man Liam O Shea, who she has seen an old photo. In fact, she later finds out that it is indeed the man himself she has been transported back in time to 1884. Mac finds herself attracted to the handsome but very macho Liam. And Liam despite finding Mac a little strange can't help finding himself being attracted to her in return.
The second half of the book is set in 1884 San Fransisco where Mac must prevent Liam from marrying his ward who happens to be her great great grandmother Caroline Gresham whom she must ensure marry her great great grandfather Peregrine Sinclair.
The first half of this book was great. The setting was adventurous and exotic. I had a fun time reading Mac and Liam's reaction to what they perceived to be strange behaviour in the other. Their mutual attraction was very engaging and it was nice to read that Mac wasn't your typical beauty but that Liam was still attracted to her all the same. I found the second half of the book a bit boring and couldn't wait for Mac and Liam to get back to the Guatemalan jungle. I really didn't care much for the characters in the second half of the book. I would have given the book 5 stars if the action had continued as in the first half of the book. However, it was still an excellent read as with all of Susan Krinard's books. She has such a wonderful imagination and knows how to pull you into her stories. A brilliant storyteller with high standards for others to keep up with.
Lealing』
(misleading cover) 『The title twice a hero really refers to Mac- (Mackenzie), the heroine of the novel- not the hero. I found this a refreshing change. She time travels back in time- not only meets a man, but has to matchmake her number of times great grandparents to each other! Also there is danger- someone wants to kill the man she loves. Unfortunely he thinks it her numerous time great grandfather who is trying to kill him, and he intends to marry her numerous times great grandmother. I gave the book only three stars even though the plot was great because the book draged in places and the writing could have been somewhat better.』
(A wonderful Surprise!) 『The Characters: The herione of this story is McKenzie (Mac) Rose Sinclair, the last of the noble Sinclair line, reknown explorers/adventerers. There is also Liam O'Shea and his partner, Perry Sinclair, two men who, in the 1880's, discovered the site of a Mayan ruin in Guatemala. And there is Liam's ward, Caroline, a young woman just turning 18, whom Liam seeks to protect and Perry seeks to wed.
The World The very beginning is set in modern times, but this is a time travel book, so we end up in San Francisco, 1884.
The Plot: It starts simple enough: Mac is urged by her dying uncle to seek out the forgiveness of one long-dead Liam O'Shea for the wrong doing of their ancestor, Peregrine Sinclair. Seems that the two partners had a falling out. Perry left Liam in the jungle, and Liam died. Since then the Sinclair line has not had a whole lot of luck... Feeling foolish but spurred by curiosity, Mac ventures off...
Obviously she is transported, via two charms that were previously apart that she reunited, and a time-obsessed Mayan temple, into the past. Thus we embark on a rather humorous and always entertaining story, where Mac finds herself falling in love with Liam and realising that, should Liam succeed in marrying Caroline, who dotes on him, then she, Mac, very well may not exist, as Caroline and Perry are her great-whatever grandparents...
The Grade: I love Krinard's work; I bought this book soley because she wrote it and because I desired more than 3 books in my half.com order. I wasn't expecting to like it and I wasn't expecting it to move to the top of the list like it did, outplacing itself on the werewolf romances that she has already written. (Only the two that I've read) It is easily my favorite book by her, and very possibly my favorite romance book. The plot takes precedence, not always the case in romances. We have a whole one sex scene and two near-sex scenes. Liam, mind, is as chauvinistic as they come, but it was part of the times.... All in all a great read and one that some should at least consider. Five Stars from me!』
(Worth giving a try!) 『An excellent read. Character development was good- but left me wanting to know more about some of the ancillary players. It waned a bit about 2/3's through but overall the story line maintained a steady move forward in plot. I would recommend this to anyone interested in a change of location and time.』 『Zack Rawlins didn't become the youngest president of the Bandera County Cattlemen's Association by backing down from a challenge. So when beautiful but hot-tempered sheepherder Bailey McShane barged into the cattlemen's saloon and accused them of stealing precious water from her land, he waded into the fray...and came out in a heap of trouble. With drought-stricken Bandera County on the brink of a range war, no self-respecting cattleman would be caught dead taking sides with a woman who raises sheep--but Zack can't stay away from this pint-size wildcat. Now he's facing two dangerous battles: one with a town full of stubborn ranchers at one another's throats; the other with an unpredictable woman who refuses to be tamed.』 『Readers were all raves when Susan Krinard burst on the scene withPrince of Wolves.Then she wrote the wonderfulPrince of Dreamsand guaranteed herself a legion of fans. This is her first time-travel and you won't be disappointed! As always, Susan plays with the familiar and makes it original. A deathbed promise sends Mac to Guatemala where she hopes to dispel a family curse. At the ruins in Tikkal she is transported back into time, where she must depend on her ancestor's enemy and former partner, Liam O'Shea, for aid. Liam proves to be the definition of refined masculinity and more than a savior to Mac.』
price：$4.99
Harlequin
Usually ships in 24 hours 『In the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood in 1876, cowboy Sam Keegan is about as hard as they get. Considered a real sexy piece of man by the local womenfolk, Sam runs the town livery stable. And he was last seen in the company of a pretty gal in a wedding dress, Reese Winslow…who escaped one of the local brothels!
The little lady claims to be a doctor—from the future, no less! Beware of her, as she's causing no end of problems. Mostly for Sam, who is real skittish about the law. But trouble or not, the man can't seem to stop himself from wanting Reese…and learnin' firsthand what women from the future like to do with hot, hard cowboys!』
price：$7.99
Avon
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Go for Promise of the Rose) 『I picked this book up b/c I absolutely adored Promise of the Rose, but this book was a horrible disappointment. First off, I didnt like the main character b/c she had no sense whatsoever, to fall in love with a dead guy without actually meeting him? Strange. But then to continually put her slave Murad's life in danger, stupid. If I was Murad I just would have quit, she was that annoying. The main characters just didn't spend enough time together to actually develope a plausible romance. I would not recommend this book, I really cannot believe its the same author that wrote PotR.』
(Read This) 『I was surprised how good this book was. The reviews were mixed and I only bought it because I needed another book to complete my four books for three sale.
I really enjoyed this. Their is history that is interesting and the time travel was handled very well. The characters were terrific and if you can get past the OHmygod-you can really love Alexandra.
This was great escape reading and fans of time travel should really love the book.』
(Unique and Exciting Read) 『This novel really took me by surprise. I wasn't sure that I would like it because I am not really in to time travel books. Brenda Joyce did a fabulous job drawing me into the story and making believe that Alex could indeed be in love with Xavier based on a past life. I liked that the hero and heroine weren't together at all times throughout the book. It was a nice change of pace from most romance novels where after the male and female lead meet they are scarcely parted for more than a few chapters. I also liked that things weren't sugar coated. There was death, violence, distrust and it took Xavier quite some time before he fell for Alex. I am going to put this book on my keeper shelf!』
(An Engaging Time Travel) 『I read this book when it was first published, and reordered it as my original copy has disappeared. Reader's reviews on this book were mixed: the most obvious flaws in the book are that the heroine is a scholar on naval warfare, but seems to be incapable of putting this knowledge to use when she finds herself transported back in time to her favorite period in history, and her overuse of the expression "ohmygod!" But, remember, when you read a time travel you are suspending your disbelief anyway, so I wouldn't let that keep me from reading this fine swashbuckler! The book is fast paced, has a fine secondary cast of characters, provides interesting historical details and exploration of a time and place (the Barbary Coast in the era of the famous pirates -- early 1800s) that is generally ignored by romance writers. To paraphrase what another reviewer wrote, the fact that the heroine is very human and and doesn't always know what to do in a given situation, and frequently makes incorrect decisions just makes her more endearing to me. If you like your heroines and heroes to be perfect, this is not the book for you -- but if you don't mind some rough edges on both, and want to try a different time period, I think you will enjoy "Captive."』
(An incredible love story!) 『This is one of those books I keep on my bookshelf and after I've read a few stinkers and need a good read, I pick it up and read it again. I've read this book several times because I know I'm in for a good read. It was my first time travel I've read, though I've only read a few, and it is also one of my favorite all time historical romance novels. I am unable to put it down when I read it and it seems to get better each time. A truly wonderful love story between Xavier and Alex. Read it! You won't be disappointed.』 『
"The haunting song of a distant era calls the beautiful graduate student to her subject, the enigmatic Captain Blackwell.
Across the centuries, she is drawn by an inexplicable passion into a realm of mystery and danger--to be imprisioned in an opulent world of harem intrigue and sensuous slavery.
And now Blackwell is with her--patriot, privateer, heroic commander of the U.S. merchantman thePearl--the dream, the desire made achingly real. Imperiled captives of fate, they are united by a power far greater than time--and by a passion that could destroy them both . . . or forever change the course of history.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Mary Balogh's story is the only one worth reading) 『From the back cover:
THE HEIRLOOM by Mary Balogh: A bewitching sapphire engagement ring leads a skittish groom to Regency Wales--where he learns there is no love like the present...
A DREAM ACROSS TIME by Constance O'Banyon: When a lovely librarian chases her dream to a New Orleans plantation, she finds a faded bridal veil she swears she has worn before...
MAN OF HER DREAMS by Virginia Brown: An antique wedding gown lures a Mississippi belle to the Civil War--and into the arms of a rebel love...
BRIDE'S JOY by Elda Minger: Love letters in an English manor send a reluctant bride into a centure past, where she must break a curse--and return to the church on time...
And my review:
Mary Balogh's THE HEIRLOOM was the only story in this book worth reading. She managed to create a lovely dual romance with a touch of the paranormal in just under 70 pages, and managed to make it touching and believeable. Now that's talent! Four stars.
Constance O'Banyon's A DREAM ACROSS TIME just wasn't engrossing. But then I wasn't surprised. I know this author has a big following, but her writing does nothing to capture me. And the heroine came across as weird. I just couldn't connect with her at all. One star.
Virginia Brown's MAN OF HER DREAMS suffered from a rushed romance and a large dose of unreality. People in this story kept doing thing that just made no sense. For instance, the heroine's ancestor, upon finding an unannounced houseguest in the middle of the night (the heroine), just accepts the heroine's assurance that they're related and gives her a room to stay in. Uh...okay. If a person who I'd never even heard of before, let alone met, was walking around me house in a robe, and then claimed to be one of my distant relatives, I'd be tossing them out the door and calling the police, not putting them up in my guest room! And the hero in this story came across as arrogant and full of himself. I guess he was supposed to be cocky and self-assured, but he just annoyed the heck out of me. Also, there was more political struggle in this story than romance. One star.
Elda Minger's BRIDE'S JOY was a story that focused more on the heroine breaking a curse than it did on romance. I just didn't feel the chemistry between the two leads, and that's vital for a good romance read. One star.
As with most romance anthologies, the limited space means that the authors don't get enough room to work, resulting in a bunch of weak stories. If you find one good story, then you're lucky. In this case, one of the authors is Mary Balogh, and she has enough talent to pull off a novella.
But even that story is one that you'll only bother to read once. Borrow this book from the library if you're still determined to read it, but apart for Mary Balogh's contribution, you might want to skip TIMESWEPT BRIDES altoghter.』
(A nice break from everday worries.) 『I enjoyed the stories. Each one held enough adventure, romance, and fun for a quick escape from reality.』 『Four stories of romantic love across time include "The Heirloom" by Mary Balogh, "A Dream Across Time" by Constance O'Banyon, "Man of Her Dreams" by Virginia Brown, and "Bride's Joy" by Elda Minger. Original.』
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