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Lavender, Texas #2
Letters From Another Town
When Cynthia Burden receives a letter from a Texas doctor in 1890s Texas, she is certain it is a prank. Fighting to retain custody of her young daughter, she even suspects her abusive former husband may have sent the letter as part of his attempt to put her sanity in question. But as more letters come from an extinct little town and the doctor claims that a long deceased relative gave him her address, hoping they might become correspondents and friends, Cynthia begins to find herself caught in the fantasy and fears she is falling in love with a man who doesn't exist.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2013
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May 26, 2017
A wonderful time travel story. There is something so amazing about love crossing time barriers to bring two kindred souls together. Barbara did an amazing job with just that task. She made it blend so beautifully.
August 7, 2018
Love wished for, then found, and lost, and found again.
Lavender, Texas is a quiet, nineteenth century town with only one lonely doctor. Then, thanks to the urging of the woman he visited in his dreams, Evan strikes up an unusual letter campaign with her great-great-great granddaughter. Cynthia wants one thing in life - for her daughter and herself to be free of her abusive, self-serving ex. All Michael wants is the money Cynthia’s parents left in trust for her.
Add in a teeeny tiny weakness in the veil, and Cynthia finds herself actually in Lavender with her daughter. There’s so much more to tell, but you’re going to have to read the book to find out.
Heartwarming book filled with hope, determinations n, and so much love.
Lavender, Texas is a quiet, nineteenth century town with only one lonely doctor. Then, thanks to the urging of the woman he visited in his dreams, Evan strikes up an unusual letter campaign with her great-great-great granddaughter. Cynthia wants one thing in life - for her daughter and herself to be free of her abusive, self-serving ex. All Michael wants is the money Cynthia’s parents left in trust for her.
Add in a teeeny tiny weakness in the veil, and Cynthia finds herself actually in Lavender with her daughter. There’s so much more to tell, but you’re going to have to read the book to find out.
Heartwarming book filled with hope, determinations n, and so much love.
May 8, 2017
The joy of time travel
I was delighted when I came across this book of time travel and love. The characters were so full of life. I was a little confused as the scenes would change unexpectedly. I really enjoyed meeting Evan and the people of Lavender. I would live to find a place like that for myself. The story was sweet with enough tension to keep it moving along. I plan on reading the rest of the series. It is stand alone do I did not have trouble with the story.
I was delighted when I came across this book of time travel and love. The characters were so full of life. I was a little confused as the scenes would change unexpectedly. I really enjoyed meeting Evan and the people of Lavender. I would live to find a place like that for myself. The story was sweet with enough tension to keep it moving along. I plan on reading the rest of the series. It is stand alone do I did not have trouble with the story.
February 21, 2018
A very different romance
This is not just a story of two people in love, it is a story of family and what it means to willingly make sacrifices to keep a real family together. Except for a few typos and some misplaced words, the book was great, and to be honest, I don't ever read romances.
This is not just a story of two people in love, it is a story of family and what it means to willingly make sacrifices to keep a real family together. Except for a few typos and some misplaced words, the book was great, and to be honest, I don't ever read romances.
December 18, 2019
Storyline is Great
The storyline is great and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series. I only gave it four stars because of many misspelled words and the persistent use of ‘than’ where the proper word should have been ‘then’.
The storyline is great and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series. I only gave it four stars because of many misspelled words and the persistent use of ‘than’ where the proper word should have been ‘then’.
February 25, 2017
different type of time travel. still a good book.
June 25, 2018
another WOW!!!!
I really love this series. Fabulously different!!!!
I am looking forward to the rest of the books in this series!
I really love this series. Fabulously different!!!!
I am looking forward to the rest of the books in this series!
December 31, 2016
Interesting but needs work
The story itself was interesting, with some unusual time travel ideas incorporated into a rather bazaar tale. It was entertaining, but the author needs to learn throw to transition. One paragraph begins in the present, and the next you are carried to the past, then back again without the slightest idea where you are going. Poor syntax and structure made this book hard to follow while the story was unique. I would read more by the author of she learned to craft her stories better.
The story itself was interesting, with some unusual time travel ideas incorporated into a rather bazaar tale. It was entertaining, but the author needs to learn throw to transition. One paragraph begins in the present, and the next you are carried to the past, then back again without the slightest idea where you are going. Poor syntax and structure made this book hard to follow while the story was unique. I would read more by the author of she learned to craft her stories better.
July 28, 2015
I do believe this was a free Kindle offer.
This is a lovely story that takes a little bit of magic to lift it beyond just a "love conquers all" tale. The book was a quick read bordering on the "condensed book" feel, but had nice character development. I don't know if I will bother looking for the rest of the "Lavender" series, though. From the summaries, it almost feels like they could have all been combined into one book. I will try another Bartholomew, though.
This is a lovely story that takes a little bit of magic to lift it beyond just a "love conquers all" tale. The book was a quick read bordering on the "condensed book" feel, but had nice character development. I don't know if I will bother looking for the rest of the "Lavender" series, though. From the summaries, it almost feels like they could have all been combined into one book. I will try another Bartholomew, though.
May 31, 2013
Gimmick for time travel was pretty good. Poor character development. Plot too predictable. A lot more could have been done to flesh out the story. only finished it instead of giving up, because it was short. It was a freebie, so at least no money was wasted on this one.
August 28, 2013
I have enjoyed this series immensely. Traveling through time, Cynthia falls in love with a doctor from the 19th century in a town that is locked down. No one can leave and no one is suppose to be able to enter. Somehow, she manages to. Great story.
June 3, 2017
Very good
Letters From Another Town: A Time Travel Romance is a very good read. I really enjoyed reading this different story. Yes it has some things not explained, but you have to use your imagination to find your own explanation, I say read this delightful, entertaining story.
Letters From Another Town: A Time Travel Romance is a very good read. I really enjoyed reading this different story. Yes it has some things not explained, but you have to use your imagination to find your own explanation, I say read this delightful, entertaining story.
April 26, 2016
I am addicted to this series
Barbara Bartholomew has me hooked on this series . This series is so good I'm afraid I won't be getting much sleep until I finish it .
Barbara Bartholomew has me hooked on this series . This series is so good I'm afraid I won't be getting much sleep until I finish it .
September 7, 2016
Although I found the story itself wonderful, no demarcation between past and present viewpoints, along with a few editing mistakes, made for a somewhat confusing read.
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