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Timeless Tales #1
Timeless Keepsakes: A Collection of Christmas Stories
The magic of Christmas is in the memories we hold dear and those precious treasures that remind us of the past. Join us as our Timeless Keepsakes take us on five remarkable journeys that heal old wounds, remind us of days gone by, play matchmaker, sweep us back in time and prove that love can conquer all.
Introduction ~ Sharon Sala
Mistletoe and Magick ~ Ruth A. Casie
After a year of searching, Maximilian, the druid Grand Master, finds the sacred mistletoe destined for his soul mate shriveled and dead. He must journey to the Otherworld and tell the Ancestors of his failure.
Ellyn of Brodgar is an exceptional healer. But each healing kiss depletes her energy and brings her closer to death. Ellyn needs to find her own healing power before it’s too late.
Max and Ellyn are tossed into the Otherworld and have until the third sunset to appeal to the Ancestors or be lost forever. Together they find love, and as the last rays of the third sunset slip away, both are willing to sacrifice their hopes, dreams, and lives for the other. Do they have what it takes to escape the Otherworld and begin their life together?
Christmas Spirits ~ Lita Harris
Another Christmas keeps Emily Chadwick busy in the kitchen until her granddaughter discovers an ornament that has been hidden away along with memories from her grandmother’s past. Emily opens her heart and tells her granddaughter about the grandfather she never knew. This Christmas brings something a bit more special than cookies.
Granting Her Wish ~ Emma Kaye
Danielle Thiessen has nothing when she’s tossed back in time to the 1960s, not even her memory. Nothing seems right, except how she feels in the arms of the handsome soldier who comes to her rescue.
Vietnam veteran Lee Russell is struggling to return to civilian life in a society that reviles him for serving his country. He no longer feels at home, except when holding Danielle in his arms.
She doesn’t belong in his time and he doesn’t belong back home. Could they belong to each other?
Letter From St. Nick ~ Nicole S. Patrick
Thad Sinclair is at a crossroads, but when he receives a letter informing him of an inheritance, the conditions force him to rethink his life’s course. Will this war-hardened US Marine finally find a place he can call home?
Scarlet Madison’s idea of a real Christmas can possibly come true this holiday. She just needs to prove that she can stand on her own two feet and save her gallery in the process. Can she realize anything is possible with unconditional support and love, no matter where it comes from?
An unexpected gift may lead Thad’s and Scarlet’s hearts to the same place.
Secret Santa ~ Julie Rowe
A nurse grieving the death of her twin brother receives an unusual gift at the staff Secret Santa party: the bullet that killed him and a message of hope and love.
Introduction ~ Sharon Sala
Mistletoe and Magick ~ Ruth A. Casie
After a year of searching, Maximilian, the druid Grand Master, finds the sacred mistletoe destined for his soul mate shriveled and dead. He must journey to the Otherworld and tell the Ancestors of his failure.
Ellyn of Brodgar is an exceptional healer. But each healing kiss depletes her energy and brings her closer to death. Ellyn needs to find her own healing power before it’s too late.
Max and Ellyn are tossed into the Otherworld and have until the third sunset to appeal to the Ancestors or be lost forever. Together they find love, and as the last rays of the third sunset slip away, both are willing to sacrifice their hopes, dreams, and lives for the other. Do they have what it takes to escape the Otherworld and begin their life together?
Christmas Spirits ~ Lita Harris
Another Christmas keeps Emily Chadwick busy in the kitchen until her granddaughter discovers an ornament that has been hidden away along with memories from her grandmother’s past. Emily opens her heart and tells her granddaughter about the grandfather she never knew. This Christmas brings something a bit more special than cookies.
Granting Her Wish ~ Emma Kaye
Danielle Thiessen has nothing when she’s tossed back in time to the 1960s, not even her memory. Nothing seems right, except how she feels in the arms of the handsome soldier who comes to her rescue.
Vietnam veteran Lee Russell is struggling to return to civilian life in a society that reviles him for serving his country. He no longer feels at home, except when holding Danielle in his arms.
She doesn’t belong in his time and he doesn’t belong back home. Could they belong to each other?
Letter From St. Nick ~ Nicole S. Patrick
Thad Sinclair is at a crossroads, but when he receives a letter informing him of an inheritance, the conditions force him to rethink his life’s course. Will this war-hardened US Marine finally find a place he can call home?
Scarlet Madison’s idea of a real Christmas can possibly come true this holiday. She just needs to prove that she can stand on her own two feet and save her gallery in the process. Can she realize anything is possible with unconditional support and love, no matter where it comes from?
An unexpected gift may lead Thad’s and Scarlet’s hearts to the same place.
Secret Santa ~ Julie Rowe
A nurse grieving the death of her twin brother receives an unusual gift at the staff Secret Santa party: the bullet that killed him and a message of hope and love.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2013
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About the author
Ruth A. Casie
65 books708 followersHi! I'm Ruth A Casie. I write historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. My stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join my heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. I hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!
Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
1. I filled my passport up in one year.
2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea, a regency romance about ladies who all graduated from the same women's seminary. I also write stories in the Pirates of Britannia Connected World.
3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
4. When I cook I dance.
5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
My hobbies:
* counted cross stitch
* ballroom dancing - not just between the fridge and stove
* reading almost anything
* Sudoko - I'm still staying quiet about that
Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
1. I filled my passport up in one year.
2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea, a regency romance about ladies who all graduated from the same women's seminary. I also write stories in the Pirates of Britannia Connected World.
3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
4. When I cook I dance.
5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
My hobbies:
* counted cross stitch
* ballroom dancing - not just between the fridge and stove
* reading almost anything
* Sudoko - I'm still staying quiet about that
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November 27, 2013
As is always the case with an anthology, you're going to love some stories, be indifferent to others and HATE the occasional story. Nothing came up on my hate-meter, but a few stories were a little on the 'meh' side. It is COMPLETELY worth it, just for the third story by Emma Kaye. I would recommend it just for that. The same group of authors has a summer collection, "Timeless Escapes" due out in the summer of 2014 and I think I'll pick it up. That and other books by Kaye. Worth a read. :)
December 6, 2013
Granting Her Wish:
My Thoughts:
This is a sweet love story. I am not usually a fan of the time travel love story, but this one is wonderful. The author offers a glimpse into Dani's trying life, haunted by money troubles, a not so great childhood and the burden of her ailing mother; and then comes Lee who has his own haunted past which has been overshadowed by what he calls luck and the love of a good woman. I knew right away that the young man is actually the old man, but that only made me read faster, hoping to figure out what comes next. The story is short and sweet, and left me with the feeling that we should all be so lucky as to find that one true love (hopefully not the time travel thing). I really enjoyed how the author brings the story full circle at the end while giving the whole tale a fulfilling finale.
Letter from St. Nick:
My thoughts:
This is a fascinating story with a new spin on vampires. The characters are realistic and fit the story and it's setting. The setting is carefully detailed and pulls the reader into both the war and the lives of the people living through it. The writing is vivid and you can all but hear the air raid sirens while the characters flee to shelters hoping to survive. Beth is waging a war all her own within a world of chaos as she changes and becomes what she believes to be a monster. Her struggle with her inner demon and her own personal beliefs is incredible. Her father's battle with the same is also heart-wrenching. Beth and Mary's strained friendship is yet one more battle to overcome. The story is filled with torment and hope. I finished the story feeling pleased with the outcome of so much, and yet wondering what will come with the next book - who is the woman looking for Beth, and what will her finding bring?
This is a historical fiction with vampires and a vampire hunters league - it is well worth a read, be sure to check this one out.
Christmas Spirits:
My Thoughts:
Wonderful. I liked that most of the story is told as flashback, spoken by the grandma Usually I look for the characters to pull me into the story, but in Chtristmas Spirits it is the tale itself that grabbed my heart. I found myself thinking wistfully about friendship and true love and how many people actually find it. I enjoyed every minute of the story and was left wiping my eyes at the sweet ending.
Mistletoe and Magick:
My thoughts:
I have a weakness for Christmas stories so I was excited to participate in this tour. The first story of the collection I read was Mistletoe and Magick. I liked Max immediately. It was the same with Ellyn. They are both strong willed and courageous, the kind of characters I love to read about. The story itself is steeped in lore, tradition and strong beliefs. As Max and Ellyn struggle in the Otherworld, where they have unwittingly traveled together, they form a bond that grows rapid and solid. I was enthralled by their journey in the Otherworld. The story is well written and touching. The emotions ran wild while I worried about the outcome of the path they embarked on. I was thrilled with the ending and found myself wishing that there were more pages to turn. I will be looking for more from Ruth A. Casie.
Secret Santa:
My Thoughts:
Fantastic love story. Reading this tale brings loss and life into a different light. I found myself marveling at the ability of the author to create so much intensity in a short story. Although the characters are paramount, and I fell for them fast, the pull to turn the page and find out more was what got me the most. Secret Santa is well written and compelling.
My Thoughts:
This is a sweet love story. I am not usually a fan of the time travel love story, but this one is wonderful. The author offers a glimpse into Dani's trying life, haunted by money troubles, a not so great childhood and the burden of her ailing mother; and then comes Lee who has his own haunted past which has been overshadowed by what he calls luck and the love of a good woman. I knew right away that the young man is actually the old man, but that only made me read faster, hoping to figure out what comes next. The story is short and sweet, and left me with the feeling that we should all be so lucky as to find that one true love (hopefully not the time travel thing). I really enjoyed how the author brings the story full circle at the end while giving the whole tale a fulfilling finale.
Letter from St. Nick:
My thoughts:
This is a fascinating story with a new spin on vampires. The characters are realistic and fit the story and it's setting. The setting is carefully detailed and pulls the reader into both the war and the lives of the people living through it. The writing is vivid and you can all but hear the air raid sirens while the characters flee to shelters hoping to survive. Beth is waging a war all her own within a world of chaos as she changes and becomes what she believes to be a monster. Her struggle with her inner demon and her own personal beliefs is incredible. Her father's battle with the same is also heart-wrenching. Beth and Mary's strained friendship is yet one more battle to overcome. The story is filled with torment and hope. I finished the story feeling pleased with the outcome of so much, and yet wondering what will come with the next book - who is the woman looking for Beth, and what will her finding bring?
This is a historical fiction with vampires and a vampire hunters league - it is well worth a read, be sure to check this one out.
Christmas Spirits:
My Thoughts:
Wonderful. I liked that most of the story is told as flashback, spoken by the grandma Usually I look for the characters to pull me into the story, but in Chtristmas Spirits it is the tale itself that grabbed my heart. I found myself thinking wistfully about friendship and true love and how many people actually find it. I enjoyed every minute of the story and was left wiping my eyes at the sweet ending.
Mistletoe and Magick:
My thoughts:
I have a weakness for Christmas stories so I was excited to participate in this tour. The first story of the collection I read was Mistletoe and Magick. I liked Max immediately. It was the same with Ellyn. They are both strong willed and courageous, the kind of characters I love to read about. The story itself is steeped in lore, tradition and strong beliefs. As Max and Ellyn struggle in the Otherworld, where they have unwittingly traveled together, they form a bond that grows rapid and solid. I was enthralled by their journey in the Otherworld. The story is well written and touching. The emotions ran wild while I worried about the outcome of the path they embarked on. I was thrilled with the ending and found myself wishing that there were more pages to turn. I will be looking for more from Ruth A. Casie.
Secret Santa:
My Thoughts:
Fantastic love story. Reading this tale brings loss and life into a different light. I found myself marveling at the ability of the author to create so much intensity in a short story. Although the characters are paramount, and I fell for them fast, the pull to turn the page and find out more was what got me the most. Secret Santa is well written and compelling.
December 29, 2013
A wonderful collection of holiday stories. All have a a special ornament or holiday memento within the theme of the story. A must-read this holiday season.
November 13, 2020
interesting.
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