Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Hero Finds Love in an Alternate Reality Video Game) 『The third in a trilogy, VIRTUAL WARRIOR is a fresh look at what happens when a modern-day hero magically enters a virtual reality video game. In this story, Neil decides to start life anew by willingly entering the alternate world found in the game, only to find himself flung into the court intrigues and power struggle between Ardra of the Ice Fortress (who was featured in the second book, VIRTUAL DESIRE) and Someht, the High Councilor who wants her lands. Rather than concentrate on the slavery issues, like the author did in the first two books of the trilogy, this story delves deeper into social customs and rivalries, as well as gives the reader a closer look at the main bad guy in the trilogy, Someht. It also doesn't rely on back story, which is nice. Ardra makes for an interesting heroine in that she comes across as both subservient in some ways, yet strong in many others. Neil recreates himself as the pilgrim "Lien," and grows as a character (he starts off the story wanting to help no one but himself, but ends up becoming the ultimate defender of justice). He also acquires magical abilities, which are pretty interesting (though I would have liked to know how and why he ended up so gifted - that was unclear in the story). There wasn't anything "bad" with the story, by the way, other than at times I felt the political drama overshadowed the romance a little bit. Still, it was entertaining and different. Definitely a big-time fantasy of a romance.
FYI: The trilogy begins with VIRTUAL HEAVEN (the best of the three), followed by VIRTUAL DESIRE (a blah sequel), and ending with VIRTUAL WARRIOR (different from the first two books entirely - like I said, refreshing). 』
(GREAT STORY ~ TOTALLY ABSORBING!) 『Let me start by saying I have NEVER read any of the Fantasy books that seem to be so popular today. I bought this book based on the excellent reviews that it received and because the story intrigued me. How would a person transport him/herself into cyberspace? What would happen to him and could he ever get back? Wondering if I could deal with lavender skies and strange sounding names, after reading the first chapter I was hooked!
Ms. Lawrence is a spellbinding story teller. Rather than repeat the story line, I will say that the pages are filled with action, adventure, fascinating characters, and a compelling, believable attraction between the two main characters, Ardra and Lien, that blooms into a beautiful romance. As the story progresses, Lien grows from a dissatisfied person escaping into the virtual world of Tolemac to a brave and competent warrior capable of protecting and standing by the equally brave and competent Ardra.
As a side note, I was intrigued by the way that the author reversed the spelling of names to create new places and characters (e.g., Tolemac = Camelot; Nilrem = Merlin; Neil = Lien; Einalem = Melanie; and the wicked Samoht = Thomas whose name made more sense after I read "Virtual Heaven") and loved the fact that Ardra's name was the same spelled backwards or forwards. For some reason, I enjoyed the device and it made me comfortable with the odd sounding names.
The world of Tolemac is beautiful and intriguing as well with its medieval surroundings and lifestyle, lavender skies, four "orbs" (moons), and exotic creatures. There was just enough difference in the landscape of this new "cyber-world" to make it believable and there were enough common features to make it comfortable.
After reading "Virtual Warrior", I sought out and bought the rest of the author's books. I've read "Virtual Heaven" and enjoyed it thoroughly, and am looking forward to reading "Virtual Desire" as soon as it arrives. While linked as a series, the stories in each of the books can stand alone. I hope that Ms. Lawrence writes more books for this series and continues the adventures in "Tolemac" for a long time to come!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!』
(Worth your time) 『'Virtual Warrior' is the third in this series of books, which started with the seriously addictive 'Virtual Heaven' and continued with the not-so-good 'Virtual Desire'. Whilst this one, 'Virtual Warrior', is not quite as gripping or well written as the first in the series, thankfully it is better than the snorefest that was the second. In that second book, we met the insipid and annoying Ardra, and (briefly) the rather more interesting Neil. 'Virtual Warrior' is their story.
Fortunately, the character of Ardra has improved in this book. She has developed both a personality and a backbone. And Neil is just as intriguing as he ever was.
Disillusioned with his life and the world in general following the death of his mother, Neil decides to follow in the footsteps of his business partner Gwen and enter the amazing world of Tolemac, which he has glimpsed in the virtual reality game 'Tolemac Wars III'. He hopes to make a new life for himself there as a merchant, living the high life in a simpler society, with no personal commitments or incumberments to weigh him down. However, what he finds is not quite what he expected...
This book is a little slow to begin with, but picks up after a few chapters and gets more interesting. Ms Lawrence's writing is a little disjointed at times, and as an author, she doesn't always meet her burden of ensuring logic and plot continuity to my satisfaction, but then I'm a very picky critic. Overall, this is a satisfying read that will please fans of both this series and romance books in general.
By the way, if you've read any other of Ms Lawrence's books, you'd know that she has a thing for interesting character and place names. This one's no exception. I liked the fact that 'Ardra' is a palindrome, whilst the irony of Neil's name changing to 'Lien' (names in Tolemac are usually backward) was not lost on me. In French, lien means 'tie, bond, connection' which was, of course, the one thing Lien was trying to escape by going he Tolemac. He was trying to escape the personal ties that bound him. Of course, that was his plan, but the best made plans of mice and men...
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(Virtual delight!!) 『Ann Lawrence gives you another in her "Virtual" series, where people are sucked inside a video game or the characters in the game gets pulled into the real world. A highly original romance concept, following Virtual Desire and Virtual Heaven. This is a follow up to Desire where Gwen, one of the owners of the shop is pulled into the game. In this one, the other owner, tired of this world, enters the game deliberately. It is written with sharp wit, great adventure that guarantees this is leave virtually you begging for more.』
(Virtual Warrior) 『I've been waiting it seems like forever for Neil Scott's story in Ms. Lawrence's terrific Virtual reality series that started with VIRTUAL HEAVEN, and then VIRTUAL DESIRE followed the next year. ... Ann Lawrence has a vivid imagination, and she pulls out all the stops with this compelling novel that is doggone hard to put down once you get into the game. Don't miss this sensational series that is daring and dangerous and quite sensual, and no wonder with those hot, hot virtual warriors!
"Ms. Lawrence works her fantasy magic to perfection in her latest book in the Tolemac Wars series. VIRTUAL WARRIOR is to die for in more ways than one! ...』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Not the most believable romance. . .) 『After seeing kellytwo's gushing endorsement of this ten-year-old book, I found a copy of it in my TBR pile and started reading it.
Okay, she was right about the bedroom scenes being hot, but there were a lot of things that bothered me about this book. First of all, both the heroine and her counterpart from the 19th century are guilty of adultery, which is something that bothers me in ANY romance, but particularly a Regency.
Secondly, it seems odd that when the two change places--as they do several times--they are in each other's bodies, but not really. I mean, the real Rosalind is pregnant, but when Kathryn is in Rosalind's body, she is NOT pregnant. Okay, I know this is fiction, but this is just not believable.
Thirdly, I find it difficult to believe that the whole of this novel takes place in a matter of three days, and even more unlikely, when Kathryn (in Rosalind's body) explains the whole thing to Rosalind's husband. . . only MINUTES after he killed Rosalind's lover in a duel, that he is in any frame of mind to even listen to her incredible story, let alone BELIEVE it. I mean, the guy has just killed a man because of her, as he had done with his first wife as well. . . and yet he was calm enough to listen to her outlandish explanation and forgive her on the spot???
Fourthly, it really bothered me that although it was Rosalind who was working so hard to switch places with Kathryn, she always managed to mess things up when she returned to the past. I mean, if Rosalind knew that her lover was going to be killed and she was already planning to escape to the future, why would she keep sending him messages for her husband to intercept? It was almost like she was deliberately trying to sabotage things for Kathryn. . . who she expected to clean up the mess she left behind. Oh, I know the author tried to explain this by insisting that "the basic facts of history" could not be changed, but let's face it, Dane left with a faithful, loving wife rather than a pregnant, cheating wife HAD to change the basic facts of history, even if the author conveniently left this out.
All in all, I have to say that I really don't care for "innovations" such as time travel and paranormal activities in a Regency, especially when they aren't logical or believable. And frankly, these books are too short to allow the kind of depth that would be necessary. So many "required" elements of a Regency were left out in exchange for the time travel plot, which was sketchy at best.』
(Ten hot pepper rating!) 『Ten or so years ago, in an attempt to expand the readership for Regency novels, the two major publishers of these books-Signet and Zebra-added elements of fantasy, time-travel or sensuality. Not all of the books contained all of these elements, but apparently a majority of the readers didn't want any of them, so it was back to the traditional again. This was greatly aided by the appearance of Colin Firth in the A&E/BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice". A good trade, if you ask me. Except . . .
Some authors can handle all of these added ingredients with zest and gusto, creating a world previously not thought of by us more ordinary mortals. Such an author is Sandra Heath. MAGIC AT MIDNIGHT is a time-travel that moves from contemporary New York to Regency Gloucester in the blink of an eye-and back again! There are definite fantasy rudiments, as well. As to the sensuality? Well. It would be advisable to wear flame-proof gloves while holding this book to read it. Or at least one such glove on one hand while the other holds a fan, vigorously wielded. Mercy!
This is NOT a weak-kneeed, lily-livered Regency novel; not meant for the more timorous reader, either. And, for once, a cover quote is completely accurate. No less an expert than Mary Balogh offers this opinion: "Brilliant time travel . . . sizzling sensuality."
Kathryn Vansomeren had it all: a handsome architect husband, a job with a TV station, and a gorgeous apartment in New York City-and a baby on the way. Then, the job went sour, she lost the baby, her husband's work became over-demanding, and the final straw-their long-anticipated vacation in England had to be postponed. Or did it? Just because Philip couldn't go didn't necessarily mean that Kathryn had to stay home. So she didn't.
Lady Marchwood-Rosalind-was `given' in marriage to a man she could not like, let alone love, leaving her vulnerable to the more gentle charms of a neighbor, Thomas Denham. Sir Dane Marchwood will not be a complacent husband, conveniently looking the other way. In fact, when he sees the two in what he thinks an amorous embrace, he challenges Thomas to a duel.
Kathryn and Rosalind alternate identities, before agreeing on the only sensible solution, one that will-in time-benefit each of them. History cannot, of course, be changed.
The descriptions of Regency Gloucester blend into the modern setting with a smoothness that has to be read to be appreciated, but then, this is the author's home city. She knows it well, and utilizes the surrounding area as an added character in the book. Marchwood Castle may not exist-may never have existed-but it is indeed very real on these pages. This is another on the long list of masterful novels by this gifted author. Be warned, however, there is more than sweet kisses between the lovers. Keep that fan handy!』 『Rosalind leaves the twentieth century behind and finds herself torn between maddening heights of ecstacy with Sir Dane Marchwood and the loving adoration of Thomas Denham. From the author ofThe Makeshift Marriage.』
price：$4.50
Eternal Press
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Kendra is the quintessential girl next door. She runs a small bookshop in the center of Cape Town, lives in the suburbs with her mother, and nothing spectacular ever happens to her until her dream man, a tall dark Bond-like Englishman strolls into her store. And when an unusual earthquake strikes the heart of Cape Town, Kendra has no idea the event will disrupt more than just the city - her life is about to be thrown into turmoil. Mark Holby, the Rift Council’s crisis manager, runs a small group of elite operatives, who must ensure that the world’s historical timeline remains stable. Ever since science stumbled onto the Rift, groups have been travelling back in time to change history for their gain. Mark must recruit Kendra in order to help the group travel back in time, but in joining the group, Kendra will have choose between the death of her father and life with the man of her dreams.』 タイトル『 Prelude to Eternity: A Romance of the First Time Machine >
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price：$14.99
Borgo Press
Usually ships in 24 hours 『In an early nineteenth-century England in which there never was a Restoration after Cromwell's Revolution, a party of guests travels to a house-party in Yorkshire to witness the demonstration of the world's first time machine. Michael Laurel, a young painter, is in love with Cecilia Langstrade, and is avid to know whether his feelings are reciprocated-but as he travels to his appointment with destiny, he realizes that he might have a rival in Quentin Hope, an amateur philosopher. Gradually, Michael comes to realize that the entire future of the world might be at stake-and its entire past as well-and that no one who has been invited to Langstrade Hall is irrelevant to the impending catastrophe. But what can he, a mere painter, possibly do to make a difference to the fate of the universe within the labyrinth of time?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (An absolute keeper...) 『I loved this book right from the start. It is fast paced, witty and kept me to my couch until the end. It was funny to read that Amanda - the time traveller - would have killed for a piece of pizza or a juicy cheeseburger. That she suffered through the realization that toilet paper had to be inveted yet, etc. I wished that Amanda would have used her knowlege of the future more to change everyday life, expecially when planning the restoration of "The Park" or in any other aspect of life, to better the position of women in society for excample. Her adaption into regency life as a woman without even trying to "meddle" quite a lot did not strike true to me. To be fair it has to be said that the book only covers about two months in Amanda's new life therefore there is not much that she could have achived. But I would have loved to read an additonal chapter like "10 years later" or so, just to learn what she did with her knowledge and if her husband learned to accept her as an equal partner. Nevertheless, the book is more than worth reading, so if you can put your hands on a copy - DO IT.』
(Delightful Regency) 『Ms. Barbour's knowledge of the Regency era is as solid as her power of reasoning. Both combined allowed her to create a believable time-travel story -- not an easy task for any writer. Fans of the conventional Regency romance will like this book and so will anyone who enjoys a well-plotted story.
This is indeed a keeper. I have it on my shelf. RDP』
(A definite keeper!) 『I have read many romance time travel novels and only a handful are worth rereading. This book is one of them. It's truly a delight, and for once I was actually disappointed when the book came to an end!』 『Transported back in time to Regency London and into the arms of handsome Lord Ashindon, Amanda McGovern finds herself trapped in the identity of the innocent heiress Amanda Bridge and is devastated when it appears that Ashindon wants her only for her wealth.』
price：$5.50
Love Spell
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Unexpected Gem) 『I bought this, used, more or less as a joke. I am not a fan of romance novels, and this one seemed too ridiculous to pass up. I started to read it, and it all seemed very typical - but I couldn't put it down! It was just too good! Not only was it better written than most of the romantic drivel I've read, it was fun. And, the romantic scenes were great, and inspired great nights! As a skeptic, and even as a history major, I can recommend this book. A tremendous lot of fun!』
(The Best Yet!) 『I've read ALL of Thomasina Ring's books (Time Spun Treasures, Dream Catcher, and Time Spun Rapture) and they just keep getting better. (too bad the last two are out of print, but maybe the publisher will bring them back!) Not only are they historically accurate, they're titillating, and let's face it, that's why we read romance, isn't it? Believe me, once you start reading the story of Meredith Davis, you won't be able to put it down! I hope the author graces us with a new book very soon!』
(A treasure of a book) 『Of all the Romance novels I've read, I like Time-Spun Treasure the best. The author skillfully induces the reader into suspending reality and accepting the possibility that people--and their possessions--can travel back through time. Along the way she employs clever devices such as 20th century colored contact lenses to confuse 18th century denizens. The story is a blend of science fiction, historical novel, and murder mystery...all deftly woven together in the context of a scorching love affair. The plot is a page-turner and the dénouement quite satisfying. I give it two thumbs up and four stars.
SS in ValP』
(So much for Time Travel) 『I didn't like this book, not the heroine, nor the hero. You can't tell me that a aunt could murder two women and several babies under the hero's nose and he not know it. I found the heroine a ditz and the hero to be a fool. I know that not everyone carries a high IQ, but neither are people really that stupid. I had hoped for better.』 『Attending a historical reenactment, modern woman Meredith Davis finds herself sent back in time more than two hundred years where she marries a Colonial man and discovers that the twentieth-century men she knows had been lacking in skills of love. Original."』
price：$2.03
Black Lyon Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Beautiful story of soul mates) 『An autographed copy of this book practically fell into my hands in an Asheville bookstore (Malaprops) shortly after I had started studying Celtic spirituality, so I had to read it. Since I hadn't heard of the author, I was a bit skeptical. Dana Lyons is a gifted storyteller that managed to keep me spellbound until I finished the book.』
(George, Asheville NC) 『Heart of the Druae transcends space and time and reaches for what is best in all of us. To simply classify it as a "romance novel" is to miss the profound message woven trough the fabric of the book. Our modern lives have many conveniences and benefits but the price we have paid is our disconnection to the universe and our fellow travelers. Dana Lyons shows that there is an inner light that shines within each of us and needs to be shared with the world. I bought this book and read it the same day. I cried at the end but not for the story but for the fact that it had come to the end and I desperately wanted it to go on forever. My only warning: if you decide to get this book do not to have anything planned for the evening you receive it because those plans will be cancelled.』
(Book from the Heart) 『Heart of the Druae was a book that spoke from the heart. I could not put it down once I started to read it. The Author caputered the true meaning of what it is to love so much that you were willing to sacrafice your heart for the good of the person you love. I can not wait to read more from this Author and see where she takes me next.』
(believe in your dreams) 『If you know and live The Secret, this book is for you. The writer takes you to a place that we all know we should be. I could not put the book down because I was captured by the characters their passion, and commitment. You will laugh and cry (enjoy). Kassandra』
(Excellent reading, beautiful love story.) 『Fascinating history,a must for your friends,could not put down....can't wait to read her next book,she's truly diferent and interesting.You're transported into a whole new dimension.』 『He longed for someone he'd never even met. For lone wolf archeologist Eric Beck, love has always been out of reach-something he's been searching for since the day he was born, never knowing where to look. But on an unexplored hill near Stonehenge, something calls to him. Someone calls to him. And on the day of the summer solstice, his entire existence is about to change . To love him would set an unthinkable destiny in motion. She was Aydyn. Powerful. Beautiful. Druae. Living long before Eric's time and bound by sacred duty to see through a prophecy that could mean the end of her people. With Eric's arrival through the stone circle, a passion is unleashed-a love written in the stars and designed to reveal the fate of the Druae. "Dana Lyons has woven a fascinating cast of characters from two worlds into an intriguing tale of love and duty... A wonderful time-travel that brings together destiny-crossed lovers and an ancient tribe in an intriguing way." RITA award-winning author, Dianna Love Snell』
price：$5.50
Love Spell
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Bad Time Travel) 『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.』
(A pleasant read, but certainly nothing special) 『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.』
(My first Flora Speer book) 『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.』
(Wonderful Story Filled With Lots of Secrets and Surprises) 『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.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (When all men were Alpha Male......) 『Somewhere In Time was a fast paced, sexy, and adventurous time travel romance. We see sparks fly when a "alpha male" Roman Centurion meets a modern day "alpha female" air force pilot. A former pilot herself, Lovelace always knows how to put the right amount of guts as well as sensitivity into her female military heroines. They are strong without giving up their femininity.
Funnily, I've just finished watching the DVD series Rome - The Complete First Two Seasons, so unlike the other reviewers, I felt that the author got the heroes male dominance quite right for the time period. Ancient Rome was a brutal place, and the people had to be brutal to survive. Lucius is portrayed as a hard man, but an honorable man nonetheless.
The bedroom scenes are VERY descriptive and explicit, especially for a series romance-but the characters are portrayed as being VERY intimately attracted so the scenes are appropriate with the story.
If not for the somewhat rushed and implausible ending, Somewhere In Time would be a five star book. In any event, I'd still recommend it to Time Travel Romance fans looking for a new setting. 3.5 stars!』
(Hmm) 『I was really looking forward to seeing how the author wrote this novel as it has a great premise, but the way in which the author wrote it is sadly lacking. I came away thinking that "this isn't how a Roman general would react" several times through out the book. The author needed to do more research.』
(Delicious Time Travel Bodice Ripper) 『Another delicious time travelling bodice ripper as Captain Aurora Durant of the US Air force is swept back in time, into the arms of a hunky Roman Centurion Lucius Antonius.
Sparks fly as Aurora and Lucius clash, mainly over the status of women in Roman society and Lucius's inability in the beginning to accept that this divine young woman is actually from a future in which women are as much warriors as men.
But Aurora finds herself falling in love with Lucius despite her misgivings and he with her and this sexy yet charming story contains daring rescues, love among the dunes and a sparkling if predicable time travel plot.
This book has all the ingredients you want for a great holiday read, handsome hunk with rippling muscles, delicious but modern sexy young woman defying the boundaries of time to be with each other. Be prepared for a steamy, quality read. SCRUMPTIOUS!』
(A great time travel romance...) 『Captain Aurora Durant was flying over Iraq when her and her co-pilot Lt. Charlie Everett flew right in the middle of a storm like nothing either of them had seen before. When lightning strikes into the cockpit and Charlie is knocked unconcious, it is up to Aurora to bring the plane down safely, which she is miraculously able to do. What she doesn't know is where she is, only that she has a magnificet warrior standing over her talking to her in a language that hadn't been used in over one thousand years. Soon, Aurora learns that she has extrodinarily crossed time to almost two thousand years before she was born. When she realizes that she may never be able to go back, Aurora tries to find her niche in 160 A.D. Aurora never expected to fall in love with the warrior that rescued her whom she soon learns is Lucius Antonius, senior ceturion of the Roman Empire, dubbed Luke by Aurora.
Lucius had never met a more proud woman that Aurora of the gods. At first believing that Aurora was sent by his enemies to bring down Rome, Lucius is cautious. As time goes on, Lucius believes the unbelievable story of crossing through time. For surely no woman of Rome would ever challenge him as much as the firey haired goddess that he desires. Together, Lucius and Aurora try to compromise his demand for constant obidience and her demand for respect, regardless of who he is.
Somewhere in Time is a sweet story between these two people who love each other enough to overcome the obstacles that they run into. The only thing that I didn't like was the ending. I believe that Luke wouldn't have surivied in the twentieth century because he is used to constant obidience from everyone he commands. He would not know how to survive in this world where he has to take orders from a woman. Other than that, it is great and I recommend that you pick it up!』
(great book! *drools*) 『This was one of those books that you see at the grocers with the magazines...and thank god i picked it up to give it a try...well worth it!...very romantic with just enough 'extra' to make things interesting without becoming a smut. ^.^ Highly recommend!』 『Long ago and far away.
Air force pilot Aurora Durant was lucky to be alive. It hadn't been easy to bring her jet down in the bizarre windstorm, but the savvy captain had managed. Now she had to figure out where she'd landed -- andwhen.
Lucius Antonius, senior centurion of the Roman Empire, couldn't believe his incredible fortune. A beautiful woman had literally dropped out of the sky. But before Lucius could claim the willful, impertinent creature, he had to tame her.
Soon Aurora discovered the true test of her spirit wasn't learning to live in a time two thousand years in the past, but resisting the powerful allure of an ancient warrior. Her agenda could only be returning to her own time, and falling for Lucius could make that mission impossible to accomplish.』
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