< Love Just in Time (Timeswept) >
< Traded Secrets (Timeswept) >
< Reflections in Time (Timeswept) >
< As You Wish (Time Passages) >
< A Tryst in Time (Timeswept) >
< Timeswept Bride (An Avon Romantic Treasure) >
Flora Speer
price:$0.02
Love Spell
customer 's review (Bad Time Travel) 
(A pleasant read, but certainly nothing special)  
(My first Flora Speer book)   
(Wonderful Story Filled With Lots of Secrets and Surprises)     This is my first review on Amazon and I am only writing it because I hated this book. The romance was forced, and the characters very flat, especially Jack who only seems to care about his farm and Clary. What really bugged me about this book is what kept the lovers "apart" was nonexistant. Basically Jack has a secret he can't reveal to Clary but for some reason he thinks keeping this one secret means he can't tell her anything about his past, like where he was born, his family, even his name. It is utterly rediculous that he couldn't tell her SOMETHING about himself instead of just asking her to unconditionally trust him.
Clary's character was more even but still often acted silly, and seemed to take to living on a 19th century farm doing manual labor like a duck to water . . . not very realistic. There are a few bits of cringingly bad dialogue and the whole premise of the time travel was a none issue, they both just accepted she was from the furture and that was an end to it. It seems like the author just wanted to be able to have an angry woman whose husband cheats on her and then magically make the husband disappear to bring in the new guy.
This gets 2 stars because I liked most of the secondary characters, especially Sarah, Sam and Rose.
But watch out for this one, it is just plain silly. Just when she thought that things couldn't get any worse, with her husband out of work, mortgage to pay and current marital problems, Clarissa finds out that she is being retrenched. So when she goes home to find her husband in bed with their friend, she is absolutely stunned. Shocked and humiliated, she drives off in the rain and when she loses control of the break, she drives over the cliff, down into the canal. When she wakes up, she finds herself face to face with a handsome stranger... but in another century.
Jack Martin is a man with secrets. Forced to flee England after a scandal, he has built himself a new life far away from his aristocratic upbringing. When he rescues Clarissa, he knows in his heart that she is the woman for him. But how does he convince the woman who was betrayed by her husband that his intentions are honorable, and that he would never hurt her?
After reading A TIME TO LOVE AGAIN, which is one of the best historical romance books I've had the pleasure of reading, I have been searching for other books by the same author. Now this book, LOVE JUST IN TIME, seemed to hold the same promise of another exciting, romantic and heartwrenching read as soon as I started it. But I was rather disappointed.
As a time travel story, I was expecting to feel the same worry that the heroine would be thrust back into her own time and therefore add to the problem, which the couple must face. Yet from the time Clarissa was sent to early nineteenth century America by some freak accident, I didn't get that feeling at all. What was the phenomenon that sent her back in time? Not once was it explained to us.
Anyway, my complaints aside, this was quite an entertaining read with likeable characters that make you wish for all their happiness. Clarissa was nicely portrayed as a woman from 20th century having to adjust to the "primitiveness" of the 19th century. Jack is a great hero, honorable, kind and I truly felt his love for Clarissa. And the surprise twist in the ending was certainly worth waiting for.
Overall, LOVE JUST IN TIME was quite a pleasant read, but if you want to read a really great book from Flora Speer, I recommend reading A TIME TO LOVE AGAIN. I thought the book was interesting, and I liked the surprise ending with her 'best friend'. No wonder the author never aluded to her 'best friend' as being male or female ... we just assume female ...
Anyway, I did think, like the other reviewer, that she did an awful lot of snooping, however, he could never seem to be honest&upfront with her about anything in regards to his past. I kept thinking, he will run out of patience with her, and at the end, we see just how badly he did want her to know the truth.
I liked the whole book, but especially the ending. I was very happy for both the primary&the secondary characters.
I will read another Flora Speer book again. Clarissa Cummings is a physician's assistant who has just lost her job. Despite all her efforts, her husband has become quarrelsome and distant during their few years of marriage and this latest bit of information isn't going to go over well. Her stress is magnified upon her early arrival home, only to find her husband in bed with her friend. Overcome with grief, she drives away and has an accident on the bridge over the Chesapeake-Delaware Canal. She finds herself being saved from drowning by a handsome Jack Martin in the year 1829. Jack, of noble English family, has fled to America after a scandal and found contentment in the simple farm life. He longs to make Clarissa his bride, but secrets of his past and her distrust in men appears to make the goal unattainable. I enjoy a good time-travel romance, and this one was particularily good. Clarissa is on outspoken woman of the 90's and has a difficult time adjusting to the demure expectations for women of the 19th century. Jack appears to be a true man of honor and his word, something desperately lacking in the 20th century. Clarissa soon finds herself more relaxed and content with the simplicities of farm life, although she is quite an impetuous snoop when digging for the truth. I enjoyed all the characters in this story who add realism and depth to the era. I could hardly wait to get to end of the book to find what secret Jack was trying desperately to keep/protect Clarissa from, plus Clarissa has a surprising secret of her own to hide. Excellent. Perfect snowy weekend or beach read. When a modern-day beauty is cast back in time, she finds passion in the arms of a scandalous farmer. Rerations < Love Just in Time (Timeswept) >
< Traded Secrets (Timeswept) >
< Reflections in Time (Timeswept) >
< As You Wish (Time Passages) >
< A Tryst in Time (Timeswept) >
freaks
< Remember The Magic (Berkley Sensation) >
< Magical Memories >
< Magical Moments (Magical Love) >
< Wedding Spell (Magical Love) >
< Love me Forever >
< Legendary Warrior >
Donna Fletcher
price:$10.00
Berkley(2004-01-06)
customer 's review (The Magic of Remember the Magic is ExtremelyTame!)   
(Freat romantic fantasy)    
(Pure Magical Enchantment)    
(With a little Hollywood magic...)   The story is everything fluffy, warm, fuzzy and unexciting. If you are a devoted fan of Donna Fletcher, you'll probably love this book. Those of us who have never read her works and was anticipating dramatic escapades, it was surprisingly bland and continually flat. I noted the storyline was heavy into messages against prejudice and preaching how one should look at life. I didn't find the messages overwhelming to the point of reader overload; the book just wasn't what I was expecting from reading the back cover. To give Remember the Magic its due, it did keep my interest. It was a pleasant tale and I enjoyed it, but I doubt I will look for more books by this author as I like my books with a more rousing storyline.
It appears Remember The Magic is a somewhat sequel to Wedding Spell. Just because Remember The Magic wasn't for me, it doesn't mean it wasn't a good book and should pass up.
Five centuries ago the witch Sydney Wyrdd and Scottish clan chief Duncan fell in love, but both know the helplessness of a relationship as he must care for his people above his own needs. She flees into the future for his sake. Sydney helps Tempest the Ancient One regain her lost love. Feeling more than just gratitude, Tempest wants the same for Sydney. Tempest returns Sydney back in time to her beloved.However, though heartbroken and haunted by Sydney, who vanished thirteen years ago Duncan is expected to marry Eileen of clan Carron. That is until Duncan and Sydney see one another as his future bride arrives at his keep. They realize that they still love one another, but the problems that caused her to leave still remain and are compounded by the alliance the honorable Duncan has made through his upcoming marriage with clan Carron. REMEMBER THE MAGIC is an entertaining romantic fantasy that stars Sydney, a secondary player in previous tales, one who Donna Fletcher's fans have waited for to get her own chance at love. The interesting story line hooks the audience as it seems impossible for the star-crossed duo to find happiness. The support cast, especially the magical beings (like Beatrice and Tempest) and Duncan's sister Gwen, augment the plot. Though Eileen pales compared to Sydney and Gwen, fans will appreciate Ms. Fletcher's magical charm. Harriet Klausner There are times when you can pick up a book and find yourself totally enchanted by the first couple of pages you read, but then it loses something. Let me say this then, that will not happen here as you continue find to your great delight that the enchantment doesn't end and this one will keep you glued throughout the book. With this wonderful story you will find yourself caught up and thoroughly enchanted not only by the magical prose of this author but the very essence of a love that defies time.Sydney Wyrrd is a seven hundred old witch (who looks to be about 30 something). She fled the Scottish Highlands five hundred years ago, leaving behind her beloved Duncan whom she believed would be in danger if she stayed. Now two of her very good friends, powerful witches themselves, have offered her a chance to travel back through time to see if Duncan's love for her was everlasting. Though since leaving, she has lived five hundred years, she is returned to the Highlands to a time, thirteen years after she'd left. Duncan, has come to the woods, every day for thirteen years, still dreaming of and remembering Sydney. He sees her, as he's seen her every day for the past thirteen years, yet does not believe she is real --- that she is only a vision, a remembrance of a love he cannot forget. As they both struggle to overcome the anger and distrust of what he felt was her betrayal of his love for her, the same warlock who engineered the deceptions that hastened her earlier departure would feel compelled to try to destroy them again. All I can add to this is that I have never enjoyed a fantasy tale so much as I have this one. The sensual love scenes were amazing, the love story itself so very moving, and the secondary characters fascinating. Beatrice, Sydney's sidekick fairy, whose wings were off kilter and head wreath that would not stay in place was a total delight who always brought a smile to my face and the rest of the characters, I am sure had their own stories and I am on a quest to locate them. This is a book to cherish - pure magical enchantment and one that should not be missed. Five hundred years ago, Sydney Wyrrd made the most difficult choice of her life, leaving her beloved Duncan in the ancient Highlands while she zoomed forward to the future. With him being mortal and her an immortal witch, she feared their love doomed. Now, she has returned. For Duncan, only thirteen years have passed, and while he has not been strictly faithful, he has never truly loved another. Both lovers want another chance, but there are difficulties. Sydney is still a witch, and it's the burning times for witches. Too, she has come to have a fondness for modern conveniences that Duncan's world does not even know of yet. Finally, Duncan's sister has far different matrimonial plans for their clan.*** With a lot of love, understanding, and some help from Hollywood magic of the future, Sydney and Duncan might just have a chance at happiness. Donna Fletcher's characteristically warm humor and familiar characters from past books will make this a sweet read for her legions of fans. *** Amanda Killgore. It's been 500 years since broken-hearted witch Sydney Wyrrd fled from the Scottish Highlands, fearing her presence would bring harm to her beloved. Only through divine intervention has she been able to return to 1564, but will the brave chieftain who captured her heart remember their love? Rerations < Remember The Magic (Berkley Sensation) >
< Magical Memories >
< Magical Moments (Magical Love) >
< Wedding Spell (Magical Love) >
< Love me Forever >
freaks
< Timeless Love: A Time Travel Romance >
< Touched By Time (Zebra Regency Romance) >
< When We Do Meet Again (Time Travelers) >
< A Twist in Time >
< A Wish In Time >
< Tumbling Through Time >
Judy Hinson
price:$1.80
L Publishers
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (Huge disappointment)
(Good read)    This book was a HUGE disappointment. I really wanted to like it, but the plot, characters and dialogue were very simplistic. Everything was flat. Nothing was believable. Maybe if you are interested check it out in ebook but not print, way too pricey. I rated this 4*-. A little better than average. I enjoyed the book, especially the points of history. The reference to the Philadelphia Experiment in 1943 led me to pursue information about this historical event (which I learned there is a great deal of controversy). Enjoyable read but cost more than your average paperback. The story begins in the year 1889 where lovely Andrea Marsh lives on a plantation with her father in Savannah, Georgia. A stormy night sends Andrea on a whirlwind ride over 100 years into the future. Unfamiliar with her surroundings, Andrea finds herself in the arms of a man who bears a striking resemblance to the very man whom she has fled. Andrea's trip to the future sends her on a journey to a world full of fascination and wonder. What she finds there exceeds even her wildest dreams. Her new surroundings catapult her into a surprising friendship with a young, vibrant girl and into a relationship that blossoms into a timeless love. Rerations < Timeless Love: A Time Travel Romance >
< Touched By Time (Zebra Regency Romance) >
< When We Do Meet Again (Time Travelers) >
< A Twist in Time >
< A Wish In Time >
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< The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance >
price:$2.79
Running Press
Not yet published
This exciting collection contains 25 short tales of adventure and love. Join the dashing characters as they slip through the ages, finding themselves transported back to settings including medieval Scotland, sixteenth-century England, and the nineteenth-century American West—or sometimes forward to the present day and even the future.
< The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter >
Raphael Semmes
 price: $81.99
IndyPublish
Usually ships in 24 hours From the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes C.S.N. and Other Officers.
< George&the Virgin >
< The Changeling Bride (Timeswept) >
< The Mermaid of Penperro >
< Bewitching the Baron (Heartspell) >
< Of Midnight Born >
< The Mirror&the Magic (Faerie Tale Romance) >
Lisa Cach
 price: $10.00
Love Spell
customer 's review(George&the Virgin)      (George will melt your heart and ......)     (George and the Virgin)   (This is the 1st time travel I've read, and it was excellent!)      (Romance&Fantasy)     I really loved reading this book. It has a very special place on my book shelf. The hero is a real man that sometime needs help was his lady.tickle your funny bone. I loved that in a virtual sea of pushy Alpha male heroes, Miss Cach had the guts to write about a tenderhearted, loving, funny male lead!
Pro wrestler George steals every scene in the book, and is portrayed so well-he was kinda a hunkier version of Will Ferrell-LOL! The heroine, Alizon, is the serious, brooding one-and she has good reason to be, seeing as she was forced into being a virginal sacrifice. I applaud that Alizon gets HERSELF out of that jam-a strong woman, even in Medieval times. The love scenes are very sensual, though a bit too few, which leads to my four star rating.
I am not normally a fan of "comedic" romance, and had a poor review of another Cach book, Come To Me, so I was very pleasantly surprised by this enjoyable time travel romance.
4 stars.There were some pretty funny moments in this book but it was bordering on stupid rather than funny some of the time. I did laugh out loud 3 or 4 times but when it came to the romance part of the book it was hard to switch off that mood to really care if they got together or not. The many, many interrupted love scenes got very, very annoying.I thorougly enjoyed this book. George is a wonderful man with a lot of patience&love. Alizon is a brave&beautiful woman, and just happens to be what George is looking for in a woman in every way. One of my favorite characters, in a supporting role, was Pippa. I could just imagine a coming-of-age sequel with her in it! She truly belongs in this century, not the one she was born it. Her starburst (punky) hair&onery side prove it. About the cover -- I liked the cover. Some might call it cheesy, but I thought it represented the book very well, especially Alizon. I also like this style of cover, where, when opened out completely, a full, panoramic picture is shown, back-to-front. I do have to say, though, that the picture of Belch reminds me of a Portland, Oregon Rose Festival Parade float I saw in June. I'm now ready for my next Lisa Cach book, probably "Wish List", since it is Christmas time. My 1st romance novel in years&already I was hooked. Well written, fantasy filled&humorous at times, I couldn't put this book down. The characters are very reality based (especially the character of Pippa)&the book is very descriptive giving your imagination a boost. An uplifting book that leaves with a great feeling.Sometimes, slaying the dragon is the easy part.The medieval village of Markesew was besieged, its virgins demanded in tribute to a filthy dragon, so when St. George the Dragonslayer arrived from modern times -- in his silver pants and lace-up boots -- his task was clear. Being a professional wrestler didn't qualify him for the job, but a sword and imagination were all he needed... or so he thought, until he came up against the mysterious mistress of Devil's Mount. Twelve years ago Alizon had been sent to die in the jaws of the serpent. Too tough for dragon teeth then, she'd never surrender to some foreigner in shiny hose now. She feared first for the secret world she'd built atop her mountain... but as St. George approached, Alizon realized it was not the dragon's armor he had come to pierce, but the scales around her own ferocious heart.
Rerations < George&the Virgin >
< The Changeling Bride (Timeswept) >
< The Mermaid of Penperro >
< Bewitching the Baron (Heartspell) >
< Of Midnight Born >
freaks
< A Moment in Time >
< A Slip in Time >
< Another Dawn (Zebra Splendor Historical Romances) >
< Some Like It Hotter >
< Always Mine (Zebra Historical Romance) >
< Tumbling Through Time >
Deb Stover
 price: $0.01
Zebra
customer 's review(Very entertaining)     (Mildly Entertaining)    (Very highly recommended)      (Talk about a 'bad hair day'!)      (A One-Sitting Book!)     I liked this book. A little more environment descriptions would of made it a lot more better. But still, it was a good read.A Moment In Time is a quick read, but falls short of giving the audience a feeling of "being there".The main character, Jackie Clarke, is a hairdresser who finds herself abandoned in the woods by her boyfriend...her no-good boyfriend. Since he stole her car, she starts the trek home only to find herself caught in a freak snowstorm. Seeking shelter inside a ghost town saloon, Jackie is saved from a certain death when she is hurled back to the Old West, 1891. Caught up in a case of mistaken identity, Jackie "Lolita" Clarke is bounced around from one saloon to another trying to find her way back to her own time. Kidnapped by a handsome Mel Gibson look-alike who must have been on the Old West equivalent of Viagra, and taken to his homestead, Jackie finds herself falling in love with Cole Morrison and his nine year old motherless son Todd. In my opinion, the author seemed short on details concerning the environment. I would have liked to "see" more of the town and it's people. Her characterization of Jackie and Cole was satisfying, though don't look at the cover hunk as an indication of Cole's description. Also, I have to say I suspect one character was patterned after Dolly Parton!! Despite a somewhat predictable ending, it passed the time. Once again Deb Stover has delivered a sexy romance guaranteed to put fire in the blood. This romantic time-travel is will certainly keep you warm on a cold winter night.A romantic mountain get-away results in Blade absconding with Jackie Clark's car, money, and credit cards. Determined to leave the cabin that lacked plumbing and electricity, Jackie begins the long trek down the mountain. Caught unprepared for a snowstorm, she takes refuge in a ghost town where she's plunged backward in time to the year 1801. In a hilarious case of mistaken identity, everyone believes she is Lolita Belle, a famous salon singer expected by Rupert P. Goodfellow of the Gold Mine Salon. As Jackie flees the salon, she plunges right into the arms of a Mel Gibson look alike by the name of Cole Morrison. A widower, Cole is raising his son Todd alone. But mining only nets him enough to keep Todd fed and clothed. Desperate for a better life, Cole contracted to kidnap Lolita Belle in return for enough gold to buy a ranch in Oregon. But he wasn't anticipation the fierce attraction he would feel toward the woman he believes to be Lolita. When he kidnaps her, Cole quickly realizes that his raging passion for this woman is matched only by his raging guilt for having taken her against her will. Bu Jackie's problems aren't limited by being transported back in time. Her red dyed hair convinces everyone of giving her Lolita's identity, despite lacking the heavy curves, or the voice of the salon singer. Indeed, the salon keeper believes that every "miner in this area will spend his paycheck in the establishment" to enjoy her entertainment, and will go to any length to ensure his profits. Appropriately dressed for her own time, Jackie starts out only wearing a thin tee shirt and a pair of jeans--tee shirts are non existant and jean worn only by men in 1801. And when she leaves half her clothes at an artist's bungalow, things only go from bad to worse. Covering herself with feathers only results in a nasty rash. And when a Blade look-alike shows up, who identified himself as Rock, Jackie feels more threatened than ever. This delightful time travel has it all: kidnapping, mistaken identity, romance. Deb's unique talent for characterization and plots keeps readers satisfied. If you love time travel and romance, A MOMENT IN TIME is a must read! Poor Jackie Clarke had more than a bad hair day! Deb Stover has taken time travel to the ultimate step in this story! Her books are 'must reads' in my opinion and this one is no exception!I read this book in one sitting. Not only did I find it VERY romantic, but it was so funny! I love books that make me laugh, and this one did. A MOMENT IN TIME is the first of Ms. Stover's books I've read, but I'm definitely going to find her others.Present-day hairdresser Jackie Clarke is either having a very bad hair day, or an erotic dream come true when she falls into the arms of a miner with a heart of gold in 1891 Colorado....
Rerations < A Moment in Time >
< A Slip in Time >
< Another Dawn (Zebra Splendor Historical Romances) >
< Some Like It Hotter >
< Always Mine (Zebra Historical Romance) >
freaks
< Knight Errant (War of the Roses) >
< Lady Robyn (War of the Roses) >
< White Rose (War of the Roses) >
< Firebird (Tor Fantasy) >
< American Woman >
< The Virgin and the Dinosaur >
R. Garcia y Robertson
 price: $27.95
Forge Books
customer 's review(War of Roses Series)     (Very Enjoyable Medieval Romp)     (White Rose)     (Fantastic historical romance)      (Knight Errant) Before I read this I read the Outlander series which is a bit heavy but wonderful. This series was fun and engaging and a much easier read. I just wish the third book had more to follow.I didn't expect to enjoy Knight Errant at all. Much to my surprise, I did - enormously. I agree with other reviewers who commented that it drags in the middle, there's too much setting, the character of Edward doesn't seem at all like his real historical self, the witchcraft is all a little bit too convenient, etc etc. But somehow I found myself unable to put it down.
I found Robyn and Edward very sympathetic and likeable characters - it's a real shame that Edward is off-stage for much of the novel. He's only 17 - very young, but older in the Middle Ages than it is today! The American tourist/time traveller Robyn's age is never given, but seems to be early thirties or thereabouts. I suppose it is pretty implausible that a 17-year-old, the most eligible bachelor in England, would fall instantly and irreversibly in love with a woman so much older, who's a complete misfit in his society. But what the heck, it's a fantasy! Edward is everything a medieval hero should be, brave, chivalrous, courteous, romantic, loving, caring, and of course very handsome.
There are arguably far too many descriptions of places, not really needed in the story, but I'm from England and I liked seeing my country described in so much detail. :) I've been to many of the places Robertson describes, and he's extremely accurate.
All in all, I found Knight Errant rather silly, when looked at dispassionately, but wildly entertaining. It's the kind of novel where you really have to suspend your disbelief and ignore all the crazy implausibilities. Just go with the flow, and you might end up enjoying it as much as I did!I have read the first two books in the series and loved them. The third one is also interesting, the characters likeable, but the ending left me wondering. I really hope this series will have a fourth book because there's some serious questions that must be answered. And fans don't want to be left feeling dread for the main characters. Has anyone heard anything about this? The series was so good, it would be a terrible shame to end it on this note.Robertson's series is rich with history, intrique, romance and time travel. This is a fabulous series with lovable time traveler Robyn at the center of it all along with her prince charming, Edward. Robyn meets Edward in a field as he's being chased down by the bad guys. Not thinking he is truly not of this time, she plays along with what she thinks is an intricate delusion of a very handsome young man. Robyn travels back in time to meet the young Edward and they fall in love immediately. She works her way through this era making friends and even more enemies. She is rightfully accused of being a witch and her escapades in the tower of London are so frightfully realistic you can almost smell the stinky dungeon she's occupying. The entire series is amazing and I miss Robyn and Edward. I am anxiously awaiting another book in this series.The first few pages grab my attention however the story involved far too much historical information and description. This writer loses his reader by not bringing the hero back into the story almost at the end of the book after a long absence. The hero was the main reason I bought the book in the first place, he didn't reappear for almost three hundred pages later. R. Garcia y Robertson returns with a powerful time-travel romance. A young American woman travelling in England near the Welsh border is swept into the distant past. In the age of the War of the Roses, she falls in love with a young knight, a prince who will be king. Robyn Stafford, a thoroughly modern heroine, finds herself transported to 15th-century England in this novel of time travel, romance, witchcraft, and political intrigue, set in one of England's most turbulent historical periods. Robyn's search for a way back to her own time is complicated by her growing love for Edward Mortimer, Earl of March, a key figure in an escalating struggle for the English throne. As Robyn is drawn into the conflict, it becomes clear that she has her part to play in events--and she plays it with courage, dash, and intelligence.R. Garcia y Robertson brings to this novel his usual skill at creating setting through the details of culture, custom, and beliefs so that the reader is able to share Robyn's experience fully. A strong cast of characters and a healthy dose of adventure, along with love, magic, and humor, makeKnight Errantan engrossing and entertaining read.--Roz Genessee
Rerations < Knight Errant (War of the Roses) >
< Lady Robyn (War of the Roses) >
< White Rose (War of the Roses) >
< Firebird (Tor Fantasy) >
< American Woman >
freaks
< Bethany's Song >
< Alicia's Song (Timeswept) >
< Remember Love (Time Passages Series) >
< Silver Tomorrows (Time Passages Romance) >
< Heaven's Time (Time Passages Series , No 12) >
< Timepool (Time Passages Romance Series) >
Susan Plunkett
 price: $10.00
Love Spell
customer 's review(Bethany's Song)     (Average time-travel romance)    (Best Book Ever!! : Bethany's Song)      (Passion, Sensitivity, Wit and Intelligence)      (Loved it!!!!!)     I enjoyed Bethany's Song the second in books with the storyline of 3 sisters. Though the book was used, it was in good condition and I received it within just a few days after ordering it. It can stand alone but it was nice to read it after the first book, "Alicia's Song" also by Susan Plunkett.From the back cover:
A sweeter melody...
Two years after her life was altered in a car wreck, Bethany James found freedom. It came in the form of the River of Time, sweeping her away from her old life, to 1895.
But awakening in Juneau, Alaska, Bethany discovered a whole new batch of problems. For one thing, she had been separated from her sisters--the only ones with whom she shared perfect harmony. And the widowed mine-owner who found her--Matthew Gray--was hardly someone with whom she expected to connect.
Yet struggling to survive, drawing on every skill she possessed, the violet-eyed beauty found herself growing into a stronger person. She was learning to trust, learning to love. And in helping Matt to do the same, Bethany realized the laments of the past were only too soon made the sweet strains of happiness.
And my review:
I must admit that I'm a little surprised by the rave reviews here. I thought this book was just average. Maybe because I'd read and loved Remember Love (Time Passages Series) by the same author, so perhaps I was just expecting more than this novel had to offer.
First, I felt the characters were a little flat, especially in the case of the hero. He was just there. I knew his motivations, since the author gave a good look at the tragedies in his past, but I felt there really wasn't much more to him than a tortured soul.
I felt that the historical detail in this book was well done, as were the other subplots. However, the romance itself just never came alive for me. I never really felt that they were meant to be together. It felt more like they were together because of sexual attraction rather than true love. Not that this was a lust-soaked book (it wasn't), but I never really felt like there was more to hold the hero and heroine together.
I'm just glad I didn't read this one first, or I might not have tried another by this author. I recommend starting with REMEMBER LOVE. It's a keeper read, while BETHANY'S SONG wasn't.This book was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!! It didnt give to much away but gave enough. It's the kind that make's you get attached to the character's. Matthew also sound's irresistable!! He was like so romantic when we said "Do you want me to? hehehehehehhe The author of this book did an exeptional job and i cant wait until i read Alicia's Song! I reread this book like 50 time's The Author deserves an applaude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bethany�s Song is the second novel in Susan Plunkett�s Song trilogy, and it is nearly as good as her stupendous first, Alicia�s Song.Bethany is singing in a graveyard in modern day Wyoming with her sisters Alicia and Caitlyn when the River of Time sweeps her away to 1895 Juneau, Alaska. There she meets the handsome widowed architect Matthew Gray, who is as riveted by her beauty and plucky spirit as she is by his integrity and magnetic presence. But both Bethany and Matthew carry deep emotional scars from their past that make it nearly impossible to risk their hearts. Bethany also hides the physical scars of a devastating car accident that left her barren, while Matthew has resolved never to marry again and risk a repeat of two years before when his wife and infant son died in childbirth. Bethany is afraid to reveal her fantastic origin to Matthew while he is unsettled that she will share very little about her past. While they fight their overwhelming attraction, clever Bethany figures out a number of ways to support herself, and Matthew delves deeper into the apparent corruption plaguing the mine he has just inherited. Bethany assists the investigation, and she and Matthew are drawn unwillingly into a passionate affair. It is only when their discoveries nearly cost Bethany her life that she and Matthew are able to acknowledge their love and believe in a future together before it�s too late. Plunkett creates complex and appealing characters the reader loves and follows with rapt attention. As with Alicia�s Song, I could barely turn the pages of Bethany�s Song fast enough as exciting plot twists unfolded in the unforgettably magnificent Alaskan landscape. Bethany�s Song is immensely enjoyable. Plunkett writes with a rare passion, sensitivity, wit, intelligence and genuine heartfelt emotion. Like all of her work, Bethany�s Song is not to be missed. Like her sister Alicia, Bethany James is swept away from present day Drexel, Wyoming, by the River of Time. She finds herself in 1895 Juneau, Alaska. Susan Plunkett's characters are three dimensional and very likable, and her insightful, and well researched, look at Alaska in the 1800's is a refreshing change of scenery. Bethany is more than confounded by her time travel, she's scarred and reticent to open herself to love - in any century.Architect Matthew Gray has his hands full. He's dealing with the loss of his father, and trying to find the saboteur at his family's mining operation. The unexpected arrival of lovely Bethany is one more complication he doesn't need. Nevertheless, the two work well together, forming a realistic bond that will last through time. Another Susan Plunkett winner. I can't wait for Caitlin's story! Rerations < Bethany's Song >
< Alicia's Song (Timeswept) >
< Remember Love (Time Passages Series) >
< Silver Tomorrows (Time Passages Romance) >
< Heaven's Time (Time Passages Series , No 12) >
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< Desperado (Timeswept) >
< Sweeter Savage Love >
< The Love Potion (Time of Your Life) >
< Frankly, My Dear (Timeswept) >
< Rough and Ready (Viking Time-Travel) >
< Down and Dirty (Viking Time-Travel) >
Sandra Hill
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Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review(Stupid! Thank goodness someone else gave this one star.)  (Can't go wrong with Sandra Hill)     (Wild Ride)      (Could've been better...)    (SHE'S THE BEST!!!)     I thought it was just me. I read the first thirty pages based on reviews here and stopped. I came back to this site and read the reviews again and thought I was being unfair. That said, I managed to finish the rest of the book and I still thought it was stupid. I should have known better.
Supposedly Helen was a major in the military. Her character does a disservice to all those brave women who are in the military today. And Rafe is a lawyer; he is a letdown for the Hispanic community. Checkmarks on a board, taunting, sparring, waffling back and forth between wanting each other, then not wanting the other, insults, yelling,...they are suppose to be 34 years old with careers! No wonder they have never been married or had a deep relationship before now.
Helen and Rafe's characters wanted sex or should I say Rafe wanted sex from the beginning of the story. Supposedly he always wanted her...where was he the past decade if he thought about her so much? I didn't feel the love was there until the last eleven pages of the book.
**Spoilers** Did I believe Rafe went from never wanting a child to suddenly willing to take on another man's child? Not in the least.**
If you like time travel, as I do, read The Mirror by Marlys Millhiser. It is soooooo much better.I really enjoyed this book. It is a time travel book in which both the hero and heroine go back in time. It was a lot of fun.Rafe weekend soldier and Helen, his commanding officer, are transported to the early west after a mishap in skydiving exercises. They are quickly mistaken for a Mexican outlaw and his girlfriend and narrowly escape being hanged. Helen, is a no nonsense modern woman who although is secretly attracted to Rafe, resents him for his womanizing ways. Rafe, a lowest of the low, has even had a vasectomy so he cannot father children. OF course, he finds out later on that that little operation didn't time travel with him. Fun and wild, even though he's a pig, you can't help but root for him seducing uptight Helen. Of course, this is fiction and fantasy and everything works out in the end.As much as I enjoyed the premise-- two Army officers get thrown back in time to the California Gold Rush by a mysertious training accident-- I would have liked to see more. Helen and Rafe have some history (they attended college together at a military institution) that I found more intriguing than the history they were living. Both Helen and Rafe are marginalized figures in their chosen professions, Rafe because of his race and Helen because of her gender. I think this could have been explored much further. Instead this book was a romance novel, first and foremost. Character development, exploration of important themes, and a realistic portrayal of the circumstances all took a back seat to the superficial sexual attraction and predictable plot of heroine and hero hooking up and getting it on. Maybe the genre is making strides by portraying an "interracial" relationship like this, but I'd like to see less stereotyping and sanitization. Romance novels don't have to be mindless fluff.
That said, the mindless fluff was good for what it was. The dialogue was engaging, the characters likable, and the setting interesting. All in all, a quick read worth my time but not full cover price.SANDRA HILL IS THE BEST!! THIS BOOK WAS FUNNY ENTERTAINING AND UNPREDICTABLE -- LIKE ALL HER BOOKS........I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!Placed in command of the only man to have shaken her firm self-control, chaste Major Helen Prescott warns Rafe Santiago to behave himself, but the two find themselves on the run when they are mistaken for outlaws. Just what is corkscrewing? Major Helen "Prissy" Prescott should know, because she's the one who supposedly invented this infamous sexual act. Helen, who's been mistaken for a notorious Mexican desperado's girlfriend, has a lot on her mind, and figuring out how to corkscrew is the least of her worries. She has been transported back in time to California during the gold rush with Rafael Santiago, the most infuriating, yet sexiest scoundrel the National Guard has ever known. Helen wants Rafe to know that she's in charge, but Rafe's too macho to let a woman boss him around, especially a woman who looks like a Vargas painting come to life and who is far too distracting to take seriously.
Rerations < Desperado (Timeswept) >
< Sweeter Savage Love >
< The Love Potion (Time of Your Life) >
< Frankly, My Dear (Timeswept) >
< Rough and Ready (Viking Time-Travel) >
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