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MacKendimen #1
A Love Through Time
An ancient archway in time. . .
A man in search of his future in the past. . .
A woman who holds the key. . .
Maggie Hobbs has had enough of controlling men in her life. Breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, she heads to Scotland for her summer vacation, hoping to put it all behind her—though she never dreams how far behind her it will go! During a stop at a clan ceilidh, Maggie meets the man who should be heir to the Clan MacKendimen—one whose father turned his back on his heritage for a new life in America. And then Fate steps in to throw her back to a time when men controlled everything!
Alex MacKendimen returns to his father’s lands and discovers a life that could have been his. With the emptiness of his life staring back at him, he wished for another chance to find happiness and finds himself catapulted to the past – as he and a beautiful stranger face dangers together in medieval Scotland.
Thrown back through time to the medieval village of Dunnedin, the two must find a way to survive and make it back home. Neither one knew that falling in love was part of Fate's plan for them.
A man in search of his future in the past. . .
A woman who holds the key. . .
Maggie Hobbs has had enough of controlling men in her life. Breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, she heads to Scotland for her summer vacation, hoping to put it all behind her—though she never dreams how far behind her it will go! During a stop at a clan ceilidh, Maggie meets the man who should be heir to the Clan MacKendimen—one whose father turned his back on his heritage for a new life in America. And then Fate steps in to throw her back to a time when men controlled everything!
Alex MacKendimen returns to his father’s lands and discovers a life that could have been his. With the emptiness of his life staring back at him, he wished for another chance to find happiness and finds himself catapulted to the past – as he and a beautiful stranger face dangers together in medieval Scotland.
Thrown back through time to the medieval village of Dunnedin, the two must find a way to survive and make it back home. Neither one knew that falling in love was part of Fate's plan for them.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 1998
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About the author
Terri Brisbin
215 books549 followersTerri Brisbin is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of more than 50 historical, paranormal and fantasy romances and her books have been released in more than 20 languages and 25 countries around the world since 1998. She's been published by Berkley/Jove, Harlequin, Kensington Books, NAL/Signet, Dragonblade Publishing and Oliver Heber Books. Terri has also self-published her works and will have new books out through 2026!
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a married mom, a grammy and a dental hygienist while plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland . For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a married mom, a grammy and a dental hygienist while plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland . For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .
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May 20, 2015
Me being a time travel romance junkie, this was right up my alley. The one thing about reading this book is throughout the book there is a lot of old scottish text. They speak with the scottish accent and it is spelled out. At the beginning of the book it slowed me down as I tried to consistently figure out what they would say, but as I kept reading and the text was repeated, I got used to it, and it was ok eventually. I have to say, other than a great story I also got a lesson in old Scottish speak! I am reading the second installation of this book right now.
November 5, 2008
A bit of a take-off on the Outlander premise of a circle of "singing stones" that can transport through time, albeit these stones were removed from the circle and built into an archway of a building. Our hero and heroine meet at a clan gathering, get shoved through the archway and are transported back through time. I could never figure out what year it was, I recall Edward III being mentioned as England's king, and King David being the son of Robert the Bruce, so my research says sometime in the 14th century.
Anyway, our hero Alex is a double for the laird's son and heir Alesander who has been away for five years in London with the Scott king David (who was being held as a hostage by the English). So he is mistaken for the young heir, and Maggie is taken as his leman (mistress). Lots of ups and downs follow our H&H as they try to understand what's happened, and try to find their way home without being killed for pretending to be what they're not.
All in all very entertaining, but you do have to suspend some disbelief. I am sorry, but no man of the our times (most especially an ACCOUNTANT!!) could go back to the 14th century and pick up a sword and even have a clue to what he was doing, let alone convince his peers that he was adept at it. Also, the author wrote the story so that Alex picked up a Scottish brogue and Gaelic when they went back in time, but no one noticed Maggie's lack of English accent, let alone that she was from New Jersey. For those and a few other discrepancies I give it 4 stars instead of 5.
Note: if you are looking for something for a younger reader, this would not be a good choice. It's a bit of a bodice ripper, with more sexual content and descriptions than is appropriate for a young teen.
Anyway, our hero Alex is a double for the laird's son and heir Alesander who has been away for five years in London with the Scott king David (who was being held as a hostage by the English). So he is mistaken for the young heir, and Maggie is taken as his leman (mistress). Lots of ups and downs follow our H&H as they try to understand what's happened, and try to find their way home without being killed for pretending to be what they're not.
All in all very entertaining, but you do have to suspend some disbelief. I am sorry, but no man of the our times (most especially an ACCOUNTANT!!) could go back to the 14th century and pick up a sword and even have a clue to what he was doing, let alone convince his peers that he was adept at it. Also, the author wrote the story so that Alex picked up a Scottish brogue and Gaelic when they went back in time, but no one noticed Maggie's lack of English accent, let alone that she was from New Jersey. For those and a few other discrepancies I give it 4 stars instead of 5.
Note: if you are looking for something for a younger reader, this would not be a good choice. It's a bit of a bodice ripper, with more sexual content and descriptions than is appropriate for a young teen.
February 2, 2018
Alex dan Maggie pada awalnya tidak saling kenal. Mereka bertemu di sebuah festival rakyat Scotlandia di suatu tempat bernama Dunnedin. Alex sendiri adalah keturunan dari Laird yang memimpin di sana, Laird Mackendimen. Di reruntuhan kastil Dunnedin ada sebuah arc/pintu gerbang melengkung yang punya kekuatan mistis, lalu dari situlah Maggie & Alex terlempar ke masa lalu dimana Alex bertemu dengan leluhurnya pada abad 13. Untungnya Alex punya kemiripan yg nyaris identik dengan heir-nya Laird yang berkuasa pada saat itu, kebetulan nama si heir ini juga mirip yaitu Alexander. Jadilah Alex menyamar menjadi heir untuk menghindari kecurigaan, sedangkan Maggie pura-pura jadi wanita simpanan Alex atau leman.
Kehidupan di abad ke 13 ternyata sangat berat bagi Alex maupun Maggie. Biarpun penyamarannya berhasil dan Alex diterima sebagai "heir", rupanya Alex sudah dijodohkan dengan putri dari klan tetangga, dan tunangan Alex yg bernama Anice ini biarpun masih 15 th sikap & pemikirannya udah gak polos lagi. Sudah siap diajak bobo bareng pula, sampai Alex risih. Anice ini jg terang-terangan benci dgn Maggie yg dianggapnya sebagai pelakor, bahkan Maggie sempat disiksa dan dipotong rambutnya sama si Anice ini.
Overall, menurut saya ceritanya cukup oke biarpun agak kurang nendang. Untuk novel tema highlander & time-travel saya lebih suka novel dari Karen Marie Moning yg lebih dramatis dan greget.
Kehidupan di abad ke 13 ternyata sangat berat bagi Alex maupun Maggie. Biarpun penyamarannya berhasil dan Alex diterima sebagai "heir", rupanya Alex sudah dijodohkan dengan putri dari klan tetangga, dan tunangan Alex yg bernama Anice ini biarpun masih 15 th sikap & pemikirannya udah gak polos lagi. Sudah siap diajak bobo bareng pula, sampai Alex risih. Anice ini jg terang-terangan benci dgn Maggie yg dianggapnya sebagai pelakor, bahkan Maggie sempat disiksa dan dipotong rambutnya sama si Anice ini.
Overall, menurut saya ceritanya cukup oke biarpun agak kurang nendang. Untuk novel tema highlander & time-travel saya lebih suka novel dari Karen Marie Moning yg lebih dramatis dan greget.
April 8, 2022
I really haven’t read much if any of Terri Brisbin’s books………BUT let me tell you after reading “A Love Through Time “ I am definitely a fan of her books! I loved the book right from the start and the ending was so wonderful. Two people, Alex and Maggie who weren’t looking for love are thrown back in time and must blend in. Alex as the Laird’s son and with a betrothed living in the castle and Maggie has been labeled as his English whore. Their constantly trying to get back in time and it soon becomes a life or death race against time to get back through time. I fell in love with Terri’s writing and I immediately got the next in the series and I’m already hooked as it takes off where this book left off. Get this book and you won’t be disappointed‼️‼️‼️
October 24, 2021
MacKendimen Clan
I enjoyed this book so much. First its my favorite genre . Time travel from contemporary times to medieval Scotland. The twist is that instead of one character going back in time we had a couple go back. He was also a MacKendimen and a lookalike of a very distant (600 years) ancestor. They spend their time trying to figure out how to get back to modern times. Its a great read, strong characters, time travel, magic, and a hea to boot. I highly recommend reading this story.
I enjoyed this book so much. First its my favorite genre . Time travel from contemporary times to medieval Scotland. The twist is that instead of one character going back in time we had a couple go back. He was also a MacKendimen and a lookalike of a very distant (600 years) ancestor. They spend their time trying to figure out how to get back to modern times. Its a great read, strong characters, time travel, magic, and a hea to boot. I highly recommend reading this story.
January 8, 2023
My first Terri Brisbane novel and what a nice surprise. I wasn't too optimistic about a story where the male and female leads both travel through time together. However, it works very well here, as Alex is basically immediately cast in the role of heir to a clan Chieftain and Maggie as his mistress. This book isn't perfect, but it has a big heart. I have read lots of books that are technically flawless but didn't evoke any feeling whatsoever. This little gem made me cry, and ore than once! I really liked the hero, as he was a really decent person, right from the get go. The pace at which he and Maggie get to know and depend on each other was just right. I am definitely reading the nexr 2 installments in this Scottish time travel trilogy.
December 27, 2022
I really love the time I spent going back with Alex and Maggie. I really like how Alex has changed and that he has realised the love he has for Maggie. The element of magic never fail to attract me to the story. I love the plot and the romance and all the things they have to adapt in order to survive. I also love Brodie and Rachelle's romance. I really want to read a story of them and their bairns!!
November 18, 2021
I really really wanted to like this. The story was interesting and had such potential. I loathed the 15 year old betrothal storyline, and I couldn't stand how much the author told instead of showed. I would like to read more time travel romances especially set in Scotland but this one wasn't for me at all.
February 11, 2022
Time travel. Maggie meets Alex when ona trip to Scotland. They fall thru an arch and thru time to where Alex is recognized as the Lairds son, and she his whore. However his betrothed is not thrilled with Maggie, Alex is not thrilled to be betrothed, the real so is on his way home and Maggie and Alex have to figure a way home.
February 28, 2019
So. Many. Issues.
We'll just speak of a minor one where in the epilogue Alex brings a sword to Maggie's classroom. Yeah okay, like we'd allow weapons in school 🙄😬
The characters were horrible, the writing needed major editing, and it bothered me that Maggie had to be Alex's leman the entire time.
We'll just speak of a minor one where in the epilogue Alex brings a sword to Maggie's classroom. Yeah okay, like we'd allow weapons in school 🙄😬
The characters were horrible, the writing needed major editing, and it bothered me that Maggie had to be Alex's leman the entire time.
November 23, 2021
Great story
I would like to recommend the story for those who like time travel to an earlier age in Scotland. The romance is solid with proper growth in feelings.
The main characters are real people; the supporting cast strong characters and good friends.
I would like to recommend the story for those who like time travel to an earlier age in Scotland. The romance is solid with proper growth in feelings.
The main characters are real people; the supporting cast strong characters and good friends.
January 27, 2022
A marvelous read!!! Sorry it had to end!
I absolutely loved this book! Terri Brushing definitely knows how to spin a tale to keep one interested! I love Scottish tales and going back in time stories. I feel she did justice to both all roles into one. Bravo!!!
I absolutely loved this book! Terri Brushing definitely knows how to spin a tale to keep one interested! I love Scottish tales and going back in time stories. I feel she did justice to both all roles into one. Bravo!!!
January 29, 2022
I could swear that I have read this exact book before but couldn’t find any record of it! Must have been years ago. Everything was so familiar. The book is well written but frustrating to watch Maggie’s treatment.
February 19, 2022
Great love story for all times! Wonderful Scottish time travel story. Highly recommend!
The story was a great love between two matched lovers. A good book to curl up with on a cold winters night!!
The story was a great love between two matched lovers. A good book to curl up with on a cold winters night!!
September 28, 2022
I enjoyed this time slip romance, set in Scotland, of course. The characters were very engaging, and I would have given it four stars. But I found some of the sex scenes a bit laughable at times. How many euphemisms can one find for an erect penis?
March 19, 2023
Great time travel romance
I have enjoyed this book. I have all the different blood lines from Great Britain and a few other countries and I would like to travel back but not experience what Alex and Maggie did.
I have enjoyed this book. I have all the different blood lines from Great Britain and a few other countries and I would like to travel back but not experience what Alex and Maggie did.
September 6, 2023
Quick easy read
This author is my first time to read I really enjoyed all the characters loved the story line and the happy ending I'm on to the next book I enjoyed the first one and this author hope it's as exciting hope you enjoy it as much as I did🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
This author is my first time to read I really enjoyed all the characters loved the story line and the happy ending I'm on to the next book I enjoyed the first one and this author hope it's as exciting hope you enjoy it as much as I did🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
February 23, 2024
A Love Through Time: A MacKendimen Clan Novel
A Love Through Time: A MacKendimen Clan Novel by Terri Brisbane. A pleasant time travel story with a touch of romance mixed in. Enjoyable book.
A Love Through Time: A MacKendimen Clan Novel by Terri Brisbane. A pleasant time travel story with a touch of romance mixed in. Enjoyable book.
September 14, 2024
Time travel for the win
It has been a while since Iast read a highland time travel novel and this was a good one. Lots of plot twists and interesting descriptions and dynamics throughout. Well worth the read!
It has been a while since Iast read a highland time travel novel and this was a good one. Lots of plot twists and interesting descriptions and dynamics throughout. Well worth the read!
October 31, 2024
Maggie and Alex are strangers when they are swept through time together to medieval Ireland. Alex is mistaken for the Clan MacKendimen son and heir who has been in England for 5 years and Alex claims Maggie as his leman (their term for whore), so he can protect her from the advances of other men. An enjoyable time travel romance.
January 6, 2025
Refreshing time travel romance novel.
This is a refreshing time-travel romance novel that is full of twist and turns. It will keep you enthralled until the very end. It is tastefully written and I look forward to reading it more of Terri Brisbin’s novels.
This is a refreshing time-travel romance novel that is full of twist and turns. It will keep you enthralled until the very end. It is tastefully written and I look forward to reading it more of Terri Brisbin’s novels.
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January 8, 2025It takes a great emignation to come up with a story like this one. It was a great read with lots of intrigue. Alex and Maggie were well portrayed, even though I felt that it was a little slow in the middle. Look forward to reading more books with the same twist and turns.
September 20, 2021
Good
Really nice and interesting story; finished the book within 3 days. Cannot put my tablet down to find out the end of the story.
Really nice and interesting story; finished the book within 3 days. Cannot put my tablet down to find out the end of the story.
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November 24, 2021
Not very good
I was disappointed in this book. It was boring until the end, and I was relieved to be done. Sorry.
I was disappointed in this book. It was boring until the end, and I was relieved to be done. Sorry.
November 28, 2021
Beautiful
This was a wonderful well written story. A nice romance to read on a cold winter night! The characters were well developed and interesting. No
This was a wonderful well written story. A nice romance to read on a cold winter night! The characters were well developed and interesting. No
January 27, 2022
Good
Good story and enjoyable read, different from the usual time travel ones as 2 travel back and keeps you guessing, recommended read
Good story and enjoyable read, different from the usual time travel ones as 2 travel back and keeps you guessing, recommended read
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February 14, 2022A fun time travel adventure/romance with mistaken Identity.
April 2, 2022
Better than,........
the usual I've read in this genre. A bit of a twist to the formula was welcome. You might just think so, too.
the usual I've read in this genre. A bit of a twist to the formula was welcome. You might just think so, too.
April 5, 2022
Excellent read
Was a story that enthralled me .I read it in one day .Can't wait to read others that Terri Brisbin wrote
Was a story that enthralled me .I read it in one day .Can't wait to read others that Terri Brisbin wrote
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