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Touched by Magic #0.5
Only in Time
Time doesn’t always mend a broken heart.
Jonah McCabe made a horrible mistake six years ago that cost him his chance at happiness. Then fate interceded.
A last minute favor has him coming face to face with his past. Every beautiful inch of it. Her laughter still echoed in his mind. As did the pain in her voice the day she left.
Can he make things right in a race against the clock, or will time continue to work against him?
Jonah McCabe made a horrible mistake six years ago that cost him his chance at happiness. Then fate interceded.
A last minute favor has him coming face to face with his past. Every beautiful inch of it. Her laughter still echoed in his mind. As did the pain in her voice the day she left.
Can he make things right in a race against the clock, or will time continue to work against him?
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2013
About the author
Kelli McCracken
26 books926 followersKelli McCracken is an author of rock star-themed contemporary and paranormal romance. She loves penning a good, sexy story that stirs emotions and tantalizes the senses. Most days you'll find Kelli knee-deep in chocolate bars, coffee, and kooky characters.
When she’s not writing, chatting with readers, or plotting her next story, Kelli loves to read, listen to music, and most of all, spend time with her family. She resides in Northeast Kentucky, is the mother of four, and is happily married to her husband, James.
"Time is the one thing in life that we never get back. Live life to the fullest with no regrets. Seconds chances are rare."
When she’s not writing, chatting with readers, or plotting her next story, Kelli loves to read, listen to music, and most of all, spend time with her family. She resides in Northeast Kentucky, is the mother of four, and is happily married to her husband, James.
"Time is the one thing in life that we never get back. Live life to the fullest with no regrets. Seconds chances are rare."
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Blurb:
Time doesn’t always mend a broken heart.
Jonah McCabe made a horrible mistake six years ago that cost him his chance at happiness. Then fate interceded.
A last minute favor has him coming face to face with his past. Every beautiful inch of it. Her laughter still echoed in his mind. As did the pain in her voice the day she left.
Can he make things right in a race against the clock, or will time continue to work against him
Blurb:
Time doesn’t always mend a broken heart.
Jonah McCabe made a horrible mistake six years ago that cost him his chance at happiness. Then fate interceded.
A last minute favor has him coming face to face with his past. Every beautiful inch of it. Her laughter still echoed in his mind. As did the pain in her voice the day she left.
Can he make things right in a race against the clock, or will time continue to work against him
March 17, 2013
Most of us have that person in our past that could have been The One if only X had happened. In our introspective moments we might even find ourselves daydreaming about the possibility of a second chance. Most of the time though, when we meet our What-If person we find they have gained 50 lbs., developed an alcohol problem and have been living in their mother’s basement since their last divorce. Not pretty.
I think this is why Only In Time appealed to me so much. It’s the fantasy-made-true of two people who botched their first attempt to come together and are given a second chance six years later. Time has changed both Jonah and Ally, but in this case, change is a good thing. As young adults with their future opportunities spread out before them, they both felt a relationship with each other would hold the other one back. But when they meet again, the both have had the opportunity to grow into the adults they are meant to be. It really is a beautiful idea.
I also love the concept of this Mystique Antiques series. The books are based on the idea that the objects sold in this one antique shop in Savannah, GA are enchanted to find their owners. In this case, Ally is gifted a watch which helps her to see the truth of her past with Jonah. The magical elements are light--not an elaborate paranormal world--which is just right for a novella length story.
Overall, I give Only In Time...
Plot - 4 1/2 bookmarks
Character Development - 5 bookmarks
Writing & Formatting - 4 1/2 bookmarks (The writing was well edited. There were a few odd space breaks in the formatting. Not annoying really, just several of them. I had no problem reading right through them.)
Dream Cast (otherwise known as who I pictured while reading) - Kit Harrington (Jonah- mostly because I would love to see him rock a guitar), Diana Argon (Ally)
I think this is why Only In Time appealed to me so much. It’s the fantasy-made-true of two people who botched their first attempt to come together and are given a second chance six years later. Time has changed both Jonah and Ally, but in this case, change is a good thing. As young adults with their future opportunities spread out before them, they both felt a relationship with each other would hold the other one back. But when they meet again, the both have had the opportunity to grow into the adults they are meant to be. It really is a beautiful idea.
I also love the concept of this Mystique Antiques series. The books are based on the idea that the objects sold in this one antique shop in Savannah, GA are enchanted to find their owners. In this case, Ally is gifted a watch which helps her to see the truth of her past with Jonah. The magical elements are light--not an elaborate paranormal world--which is just right for a novella length story.
Overall, I give Only In Time...
Plot - 4 1/2 bookmarks
Character Development - 5 bookmarks
Writing & Formatting - 4 1/2 bookmarks (The writing was well edited. There were a few odd space breaks in the formatting. Not annoying really, just several of them. I had no problem reading right through them.)
Dream Cast (otherwise known as who I pictured while reading) - Kit Harrington (Jonah- mostly because I would love to see him rock a guitar), Diana Argon (Ally)
February 22, 2013
Oh, WOW! That was such a sweet, enchanting story : ) It takes a powerful author to draw you into a story, capture your love for her characters and cause you to invest emotions and deep feelings for them. Kelli does this with the absolute grace that leaves you as breathless and fulfilled as a 500 page novel would. I loved Jonah and Ally's Story. My heart jumped practically out of my chest with each chance encounter they shared because I just knew this was it, they where finally going to ease their heartache, even if it will be for a moment, a night. Ohhhhhh no, no, no. So sorry this story isn't >300 pages baby, but you still have to work for it reader. But thats the "it", Kelli doesn't just throw it out there, you will read her story at her pace. It's hers and she told it well. I can't wait to find the other stories in this series "Mystic Antiques". If this is just a taste? WHOA, think about the whole cake
February 15, 2013
Awesome short story.
February 25, 2013
what a great read. was a short book but filled to the tippy top with all the good stuff. love, loss, and finding love again. very good.
April 27, 2013
Is a great book to read
July 20, 2019
Miscommunications and lack of communication separated two friends who could have had so much more. With the meddling of friends, family, and a mysterious watch, Ally and Jonah get a second chance at their love. If this story rose above the overdone "I'm not going to listen to you," "You hurt me so I'll hurt you back," pettiness, I would have really loved it. Unfortunately, it just gets a pass for me because the refusal to listen, the lack of strong communication, and the avoidance of reasonable reactions were all so predictable that I had a hard time looking past those things to the sweetness underneath. If there had been more attention paid to their sweet moments, a true reconciliation, it would have been amazing, especially in light of what Ally witnessed between Jonah and her father. The best parts were the prologue, the event with the mysterious watch, and the ending with the hints at their well-deserved happiness.
May 11, 2018
I gobbled this one down and still crave more. Ally and Jonah are born to be with each other. They just needed a bit of magic to help them along. This book is going to touch your heart.
Just to feel that connection that these 2 are going through... what a rush that is!
You want to bang there heads together to see half of what we can plainly see drawing them back to each other. The power of love is one thing but to have that extra help to put you back on the right track to your soulmate is a rush you have to experience through the eyes of Ally and Jonah.
The writing will feel like you're experiencing each scene right at the moment with them. It's a must read for believers of soulmates and that no matter what happens it's all for a reason.... time has a way!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Just to feel that connection that these 2 are going through... what a rush that is!
You want to bang there heads together to see half of what we can plainly see drawing them back to each other. The power of love is one thing but to have that extra help to put you back on the right track to your soulmate is a rush you have to experience through the eyes of Ally and Jonah.
The writing will feel like you're experiencing each scene right at the moment with them. It's a must read for believers of soulmates and that no matter what happens it's all for a reason.... time has a way!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2018
Wow, what can I say, I just LOVED "Only In Time" it was such a MAGICAL love story!! So real, yet so enchanting, so spellbinding, so enchanting...I adored this couple...this whole story was so touching, so achingly real! The touch of supernatural only made it that much more heart rending....I could feel my heart break, the tears, the pain, the loss of love, of what might have been...thank you for this amazing story, Ally and Jonah's story will stay with me for a very long time
March 18, 2018
The book is a good love story. The story is one of second chance romance with a touch of magic. The story has a mystical twist of an old watch that lost or gained time to the influence the outcome. The book has twists and turns for the reader.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 12, 2018
For only being a short story I really loved it. It got right to the story line and didn't drag out. I love when there are two main characters telling the story, it seems to sound better to me. Jonah came off as just a normal guy to me, not some fake, built up one like I've read in a lot of other books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2018
A beautifully written second chance romance that is enjoyable, entertaining and interesting. A “magical” fast pace page turner that is a little emotional and will have you rooting for Jonah and Ally as they deal with a few ups and downs that kept them apart for six years. It is quite a compelling read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 10, 2018
This is the start of a new series by akelli and I can’t wait to get more into it. I found this a really good start with all the love and choas of her previous series. Theo is very HOTT and Casey will. To be messed with again. After their respective pasts can they find happiness?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 13, 2018
he lied to her to protect her but it made her run. she worked hard to get a promotion but it meant going back to home. she bumped into him again and tries to keep him at arms length. things may not stay that way. the past may break the future again. see what will happen
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2018
This is a great start to what seems to be a fantastic new series. I loved the book and I am already falling in love with the characters. The story is really well written and the characters very well developed. I would highly recommend this book to all!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 13, 2018
I liked it but there was very little time travel in it and it was really slow in places.I did like Jonah and Ally they were great characters and it was a good love story.I will be checking out the next book.
March 20, 2018
A story of second chances this is book one in the Mystique Antiques series. I bought this book back in 2015 and did not read until I received a copy through BookSprout. This is a well-written story that once I started reading I was not putting down, enjoyed reading from the first page.
March 23, 2018
Awesome book.
Loved this book very much. Interesting story and great characters, story is fun and entertaining. Recommend this book very much.
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April 28, 2018
A Really Enjoyable Book
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. As always Kelli McCracken did not disappoint. This is an enjoyable book with a good storyline and lovely characters that held my attention from start to finish
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. As always Kelli McCracken did not disappoint. This is an enjoyable book with a good storyline and lovely characters that held my attention from start to finish
June 8, 2018
I read this after the 2 Touched by Magic books which I really enjoyed both but this one is actually my favourite, thought it was really lovely with a perfect epilogue 😊
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2018
Well written short story that is heartwarming and easy to read. It is enjoyable with likeable characters that are well described and develops well.
A story about finding what you once lost. Recommendable.
A story about finding what you once lost. Recommendable.
August 29, 2018
The plot of the book wasn't bad but the grammatical errors throughout the entire book made this extremely hard to read. Did anyone edit this book??? Wow if they did, the author needs to find a better one. Sorry for the harsh remarks but there is nothing worse than a book filled with errors.
October 15, 2018
Enjoyable read
This book is different for me. I usually don't read about time travel and romance together. Book was written in such a way that I looked for the next book in the series. I liked how the history played out between the main characters. Interesting read.
This book is different for me. I usually don't read about time travel and romance together. Book was written in such a way that I looked for the next book in the series. I liked how the history played out between the main characters. Interesting read.
February 18, 2024
a good enough story but badly in need of editing
Nothing takes me out of a story like typos and errors and this was riddled with them. I counted over 100. If you're like me - you won't enjoy the story more than the errors.
Nothing takes me out of a story like typos and errors and this was riddled with them. I counted over 100. If you're like me - you won't enjoy the story more than the errors.
December 17, 2025
Only in Time (Mystique Antiques #1) by Kelli McCracken – This was a freebie series starter, and I think Twila the Magical Pawn Shop Lady is worth the price of admission for this series! If you like time travel romance, this was fun! Happy Reading!
September 11, 2017
A heartwarming story of love lost and found, with a little unexpected magical help.
February 20, 2018
Sweet
Only in time was a sweet and heartwarming story. It took my breath away and it tore at my heart.
This is a review for an ARC.
Only in time was a sweet and heartwarming story. It took my breath away and it tore at my heart.
This is a review for an ARC.
June 12, 2018
This book is a second chance romance with a touch of magic that has a mystery, passion, and love. The characters are well developed. I liked reading this book.
September 10, 2018
Ally and Jonah's story is a heartwarming second chance at love...of course, the love hasn't gone anywhere, even though they went their seperate ways. All of these characters tie in to this series and also to Mystique Antiques. If you like one, you'll love them all.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and am leaving my honest review.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and am leaving my honest review.
January 10, 2019
Absolutely love all your books
I love your books and every series just books me in! I can't wait for your next books in all your series.
I love your books and every series just books me in! I can't wait for your next books in all your series.
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