Contemporary/Historical Time Travel Romance published by Kurland Book Productions 16 Dec 21
I’ve been trying the last few months to find an historical book to read, especially since I was such a fan of the genre for so many years. But the few I’ve tried, by both long-time favorites and a couple of new authors, have not worked for me. At all. I get a few chapters in, get bored, and just stop reading. Then came along Lynn Kurland’s newest book and I knew I had to give it a try.
It’s been a while since I’ve read Ms. Kurland, but I have enjoyed a number of her time travels over the years. So I hoped against hope this book would work for me. Luckily, it does. Her writing is still excellent and her characters charming and intriguing. And not once was I bored while getting acquainted with older and new characters alike.
Olivia has vowed to stay away from antiques, mysteries, and treasure hunts. Oh, and men too. She’s in London for a job interview, hopefully the way to a new life. She’s had a bit of a push here and there – small pushes – by some family ghosts, but she goes on her way oblivious to those paranormal oddities, even despite what she sees – or what she thinks she sees. While attending a play she meets Jackson Kilchurn, a man who is as handsome and chivalrous as they come.
What she doesn’t know, of course, is Jackson is from the past – 1258 England to be exact. He’s part of the di Piaget family, whose members time travel all over the place. He’s never wanted to know about such things, prefers to meet his relatives in the lists with steel in hand, but now that he’s face to face with the Future, well, good thing he’s used to adapting quickly to any situation.
I so enjoyed the back and forth between these two as they get to know one another and come to grips with all they’ve never known about their families and their otherworldly activities. Olivia wants to know it all from Jackson, but he’s reluctant to tell all, afraid it will send her screaming away from him. However, they eventually acknowledge their growing feelings and begin to be honest with one another. No more hedging for Jackson, since he’s the one with the most fantastic story. But Olivia gets a taste of his story when they both return to Medieval England and more fun is to be had as Olivia meets Jackson’s family, including his millions of cousins.
I’m very happy this book is still fresh, despite it being No. 17 in the series. Ms. Kurland has a way of keeping readers happy with characters we’ve known for years. My only couple of nitpicks, one of which is on me, it is difficult to remember all those family members (because it’s been forever since I’ve read any in the series), and the other is the missed proofreading errors near the end of the book. I know it’s more difficult to keep a book clean when it comes to self-publishing, so an extra read-through never hurts. Though I know Ms. Kurland keeps the steam level down in her stories, I did miss a bit of sizzle between Jackson and Olivia.
All in all, however, a nice addition to this series, one I enjoyed quite thoroughly.
Grade: B+
Summary:
Olivia Drummond is finished with the family business: no more mysteries, treasure hunts, or collectable anything made prior to the year 2000. She’s come to England for a fresh start, which she’ll get to right after she survives a family reunion at the feet of a spectacular castle. What she hasn’t expected is to meet a man carrying a medieval sword who turns her world upside-down and leaves her with more questions than answers.
Jackson Kilchurn, heir of a powerful medieval family, has spent his life scoffing at paranormal oddities. When he finds himself pushed through a portal into a different century, his good sense tells him to turn round and go home. He would, if he hadn’t dropped a key he needs—or if he hadn’t just met the woman of his dreams in the last place he’d ever thought he would find her.
Jackson’s past soon collides with Olivia’s present, though, and unless a few dangerous mysteries are solved, their future together is not at all certain . . .
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