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Time After Time
USA TODAY bestselling author Antoinette Stockenberg spins love, family, and a touch of magic into a lighthearted, richly drawn tale that tugs at the heart and leaves the reader laughing and wanting more. TIME AFTER TIME will appeal to fans of authors as diverse as Nora Roberts, Barbara Michaels, Jennifer Crusie and Barbara Freethy. WHEN A PARTY PLANNER MEETS A PARTY POOPER ... things will probably not turn out the way either would like. Liz Coppersmith hopes to move beyond kids' parties at Chuck E. Cheese to planning premier events among the upper crust in Newport, Rhode Island. Her first upscale client is confirmed bachelor Jack Eastman, who's struggling to keep the family empire afloat and would be just fine with Chuck E. Cheese. More problematic for Jack are an untrained puppy, two illegitimate toddlers, a runaway mother and an aging Lothario father. Liz's problems are an historic mystery, an amnesiac friend, a thief on the loose and a recurring apparition that may or may not be her imagination. "Master storyteller Antoinette Stockenberg surpasses herself with her newest tale, TIME AFTER TIME ... a richly rewarding novel filled with wrenching loss, timeless passion and eerie suspense. A novel to be savored." --Romantic Times "All of the elements of a rollicking great read have been expertly blended into this story, from precocious children to an old skirt-chasing lech. TIME AFTER TIME, as hilarious as it is poignant and heart-tugging, will command center stage on your keeper shelf. Once again, Antoinette Stockenberg has done a magnificent job." --I'll Take Romance "Antoinette Stockenberg is a superb contemporary writer, an author who creates an ambience that is as important as the character development. She also adds an invaluable sense of humor which appears at unexpected times, leaving readers loudly laughing. TIME AFTER TIME is that rarest of works -- a satisfying treasure for a vast variety of palates." --Affaire de Coeur "This book [is] a rewarding and gratifying reading experience. This exceptionally talented author has penned a unique story that spins a touching and sensitive story of love and trust. Throw in a cast of magnificent characters, and you'll be ready to hold on to this one for another read." --Rendezvous "A light and engaging tale of righting past wrongs in class-conscious Newport society." --Gothic Journal
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1995
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July 22, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. It had plenty of elements to enjoy; romance, humour, supernatural, the occasional dip into the past and an abundance of beautiful descriptions of New England. I also liked the heroine, Liz, and the humour often came from her unique slant on life which made me chuckle throughout the story. I found the narrative well written except for the strange typos e.g. at one time Liz was written as Li, if as just the letter 'f' and hall as hail. Of course, I might have downloaded an old version of the story and these errors could have already been dealt with. Even so they didn't spoil the story and I believe Time After Time would make lovely summer reading. Recommended highly.
May 31, 2017
This book sucked big time. I love time travel romances and this wasn't that. It was a freaking ghost relative of the guy she loved. I also believe they were related. The ghost was the great grandfather of her love interest and he had impregnated her great aunt or something like that. I couldn't really track that. She was so irritating and I really didn't want her to end up with the guy. I wanted her to be alone because she deserved it. Oh well on to another book that I know will be better than this one.
May 6, 2018
Great story that kept me up late,unable to put it down.
Just wish there were a sequel to continue the story of the growing Eastman family. I will definitely have to read more by this author.
Just wish there were a sequel to continue the story of the growing Eastman family. I will definitely have to read more by this author.
May 26, 2017
Utterly boring. Shallowly portrayed characters.
Redundantly long.
Redundantly long.
August 16, 2017
I enjoyed this story very much. The characters were quite believable.
March 22, 2018
Bored and couldn't connect to the characters.
May 12, 2018
Couldn't finish this book. The beginning started good but then the author was all over the place.
July 7, 2022
Really enjoyed reading this book, couldn't put it down!
January 17, 2014
Time after Time - New England Shore Stories - Jack and Liz) - Time After Time is the story of a Newport working girl who falls in love with one of the richest men in town--and the ghost of his ancestor. The heroine, a divorcee who's built a nice business for herself as a children's party planner, has hopes of breaking into the glitzier and more lucrative events of Newport society. Figuring that proximity is half the battle, she buys a tiny cottage adjacent to the huge estates of Bellevue Avenue.
As the heroine becomes more involved with her wealthy neighbors, she and her outlandish and amnesia-stricken friend, Victoria St. Onge, discover a sealed cache of old letters which detail the bizarre story of thwarted love almost a century old.
More and more prestigious parties are planned in Newport by our heroine and she becomes closer and closer to her neighbor, but at the same time a man begins appearing to her--the ghost of her neighbor's grandfather who planned to marry a working-class girl like herself all of those years ago, but was stopped by his family's ambitions and the mysterious death of his older brother... all of which is chronicled in the stash of old letters.
As the heroine becomes more involved with her wealthy neighbors, she and her outlandish and amnesia-stricken friend, Victoria St. Onge, discover a sealed cache of old letters which detail the bizarre story of thwarted love almost a century old.
More and more prestigious parties are planned in Newport by our heroine and she becomes closer and closer to her neighbor, but at the same time a man begins appearing to her--the ghost of her neighbor's grandfather who planned to marry a working-class girl like herself all of those years ago, but was stopped by his family's ambitions and the mysterious death of his older brother... all of which is chronicled in the stash of old letters.
September 1, 2016
This was okay. I didn't like it as much as her other books, frankly because I thought the main character was a drama queen with a lot of baggage and unlike most of these books I read, I was actually wishing the guy walked, no RAN away and girl did not get guy. Funny how I felt this in my happily ever after mind :)
July 4, 2014
This is one of those books that never have a dull moment. You start with two main characters that are both pretty much stuck in their way sand beliefs, add into that a splash of mischief, then a splash of danger, a couple of friendly but intense ghost experiences and who have this book. It was a great read with great characters. Full review at http://allnightbooks.com/?p=327
November 20, 2011
Poor events planner falls in love with bachelor rich guy. Throw in a ghost and a few quirky characters and you have great fun and a happily ever after. I really enjoyed this book and looked forward to picking it up every day.
October 26, 2012
The plot line if this story was good, however, the execution was not great. I felt that this book could have been much better with some decent editing. The story felt a little disjointed and rambling and I quickly became bored with the two main characters.
July 21, 2011
I enjoy a touch of paranormal, but sometimes it gets over done and thus hard to believe. However, I did like the story.
August 18, 2012
I'm really enjoying her books. This was the best one yet. For the price of the e-book, you can you go wrong?
November 14, 2012
Read on Nook and enjoyed.
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March 12, 2013Not a bad book...maybe a little drawn out. It was a quick read. She is my go to writer when I need something to read while waiting for other books to become available
May 14, 2013
I am a huge fan of Ms. Stockenberg's Romantic Suspense. Love all of them. This one I read, but, didn't enjoy it as much as her others.
July 2, 2017
Another good romance. Not all that believable.
January 2, 2014
I enjoyed the story. It's nice to be taken away into a nice love story. Believable probably not, but I enjoyed the book
January 25, 2016
I'm a sucker for a cheesy romance and this was no exception. Fun story, despite - or maybe because of - the supernatural elements.
September 27, 2018
Fit as book for 2018 ATY #44. ghost story.
June 13, 2012
Strange and a little out there. But then, I don't believe in ghosts.
September 20, 2012
VERY GOOD READ. Cannot wait till next month for her two other books to come out on Nook.
November 8, 2012
A cute story. A predictable ending, but in a feel-good way.
February 26, 2014
great story
April 18, 2017
Enjoyable story with some unique characters. I liked the ghost and they different mysteries worked into the story. Didn't really enjoy the character fights but I understood the comparison and why they were there.
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