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Time for Love
Alexandra Turner will do anything to save her twin sister. Even when she's transported back in time to Regency England. Rescuing her sister and finding her way back to her own time will take all her concentration. Falling in love is not an option.
With the death of his brother, Nicholas Somerville became the ninth Marquess of Oakleigh and must return to England to take his place in society. Part of his responsibility will be to find a wife. It never occurs to him he might actually discover a woman he could love--until he meets Alex on his voyage home.
Can Alex and Nicholas find a way to bridge the gap of time and circumstance? Can they overcome their fears to realize that true love transcends time? Or will a dark secret from Alex's past rear up to separate them forever?
With the death of his brother, Nicholas Somerville became the ninth Marquess of Oakleigh and must return to England to take his place in society. Part of his responsibility will be to find a wife. It never occurs to him he might actually discover a woman he could love--until he meets Alex on his voyage home.
Can Alex and Nicholas find a way to bridge the gap of time and circumstance? Can they overcome their fears to realize that true love transcends time? Or will a dark secret from Alex's past rear up to separate them forever?
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2013
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May 30, 2020
I had never read a book by Emma Kaye before and wasn't sure what to expect, since I don't read a lot of time-travel. Wow, I was so surprised and excited! This book pulled me in from the first page and had me rapidly turning pages to find out what would happen next! With a truly unique twist on time travel, great characters, and excellent pacing, Emma Kaye tells an absorbing tale. I highly recommend this book, and am going to hunt up the next one in the series!
December 9, 2013
Time travel, check! Regency England, check! Fiesty heroine who can take care of herself, but knows when to let the man be the man, check! Long lost twins trying to find one another, check! What doesn't this book have? :)
Disclaimer, the author did a signing at our store, but neither requested not expects a positive review from me. She's getting it because the book is well written and I completely loved it. :)
There is some language and a spicy scene or two, but it works within the framework of the story.
I love the plot of searching for family and a place to belong, for both the hero and heroine, though the hero's family life wasn't really delved into as much as the heroine's. I would love to see a book about Nick's sister and her search for love, maybe with some of her life before Nick inherited the title. Hint, hint! ;)
Good book, one I strongly recommend. Again, I don't do romance, so if I give a positive review to one, you know it has to be well written.
Disclaimer, the author did a signing at our store, but neither requested not expects a positive review from me. She's getting it because the book is well written and I completely loved it. :)
There is some language and a spicy scene or two, but it works within the framework of the story.
I love the plot of searching for family and a place to belong, for both the hero and heroine, though the hero's family life wasn't really delved into as much as the heroine's. I would love to see a book about Nick's sister and her search for love, maybe with some of her life before Nick inherited the title. Hint, hint! ;)
Good book, one I strongly recommend. Again, I don't do romance, so if I give a positive review to one, you know it has to be well written.
December 9, 2013
A must-read for any fans of time-travel romance! I thoroughly enjoyed Time for Love by Emma Kaye and even stayed up late to finish it!
Heroine Alex Turner must travel back in time to 1818 to save her twin sister, Charlotte. Along the way she meets captain Nickolas Somerville, and the sparks instantly fly. Nickolas is a tough and witty hero, who, using Alex's clever choice of words, makes the reader "swoon." The journey to locate Charlotte is by no means an easy one, and this story has many twists and turns which kept me on the edge of my seat as I read.
Emma Kaye paints a brilliant picture of both past and present day in this dynamic story that will keep you guessing as to when and where its happily ever after will come. If you enjoy contemporary, historical or just a sweet and exciting romance, I definitely recommend Time For Love!
Heroine Alex Turner must travel back in time to 1818 to save her twin sister, Charlotte. Along the way she meets captain Nickolas Somerville, and the sparks instantly fly. Nickolas is a tough and witty hero, who, using Alex's clever choice of words, makes the reader "swoon." The journey to locate Charlotte is by no means an easy one, and this story has many twists and turns which kept me on the edge of my seat as I read.
Emma Kaye paints a brilliant picture of both past and present day in this dynamic story that will keep you guessing as to when and where its happily ever after will come. If you enjoy contemporary, historical or just a sweet and exciting romance, I definitely recommend Time For Love!
October 25, 2018
I really enjoyed this time travel romance. good characters and a well developed story.
January 16, 2014
This was a great read. Emma is a new author for me and enjoyed this time travel romance set in my favorite time period-Regency England. It was fast paced and well written.
January 17, 2014
This book is a time-travel Regency romance that is well written and captures the imagination of the reader. The story is fast paced and Alex, the heroine, a modern woman going back in time shows the inadequacies of how women were treated in the early 1800's. Nicholas is a tough sea captain and an aristocrat. When Alex and Nicholas get together the sparks fly.
If you enjoy an exciting romance that keeps you guessing what will happen next, I highly recommend Time For Love be on your reading list.
If you enjoy an exciting romance that keeps you guessing what will happen next, I highly recommend Time For Love be on your reading list.
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January 17, 2014Excellent story
A great adventure! The Author managed to combine Love, Adventure, Suspense into a well written and interesting story. I would recommend this book to everyone.
A great adventure! The Author managed to combine Love, Adventure, Suspense into a well written and interesting story. I would recommend this book to everyone.
April 24, 2015
This is a wonderful book with a rich background and timeless love story.
April 3, 2018
Time for Love By Emma Kaye
Definitely five stars, this time travel novel yielded everything, except it was not sensually base...But mystery, yes and lots of excitement..Alex started out at sea right until she was shot...This was a good book with rounded storyline..The only thing was the ending was wrapped up, did not get back to the twin..She is an excellent writer, I would read her again
Definitely five stars, this time travel novel yielded everything, except it was not sensually base...But mystery, yes and lots of excitement..Alex started out at sea right until she was shot...This was a good book with rounded storyline..The only thing was the ending was wrapped up, did not get back to the twin..She is an excellent writer, I would read her again
February 5, 2017
Blurb:
Alexandra Turner will do anything to save her twin sister. Even when she's transported back in time to Regency England. Rescuing her sister and finding her way back to her own time will take all her concentration. Falling in love is not an option. With the death of his brother, Nicholas Somerville became the ninth Marquess of Oakleigh and must return to England to take his place in society. Part of his responsibility will be to find a wife. It never occurs to him he might actually discover a woman he could love--until he meets Alex on his voyage home. Can Alex and Nicholas find a way to bridge the gap of time and circumstance? Can they overcome their fears to realize that true love transcends time? Or will a dark secret from Alex's past rear up to separate them forever?
Review:
This book grabbed my attention from page one and kept me turning the pages until the end. I loved the beginning of this book and enjoyed it throughout, but the entire time I was reading it, I thought it must be a sequel. It's not. Or at least, I don't think it is. At any rate, I couldn't find a previous book.
The reason I believed this book to be a sequel was because of Sawyer, the man who tricks Alex into going back through the portal to save her sister. He's obviously part of some secret military operation because there are soldiers. But is it a legit operation? Black ops? In the book, he mentions observing the past and not changing it or saving anyone from the past who would have/should have died. But there is no explanation as to why he and his group have opened this portal. And then toward the end of the book when the author reveals a new twist to the plot, there is no real explanation as to how/why the events came about to begin with.
Then their is Alex's sister and what seems like an entire story that has taken place earlier. I thought for sure there must have been a book about the sister before Alex's story. Again, I don't think there is. But maybe there is a sequel in the works, one that will tell Charlotte's story and explain how a doctor, who is only twenty-five so maybe she is just a medical student or new graduate who hasn't done her residency yet, managed to get forced back in time. A sequel could tie up loose ends, and I would most definitely read it. Despite a few lingering questions, this was a good book and an engaging romance.
The story is fast paced, and I loved the characters. There were just a few nagging unanswered questions that keep me from giving this book 5 stars. But since those questions didn't stop me from reading the book or enjoying it immensely, I give it 4 stars.
Alexandra Turner will do anything to save her twin sister. Even when she's transported back in time to Regency England. Rescuing her sister and finding her way back to her own time will take all her concentration. Falling in love is not an option. With the death of his brother, Nicholas Somerville became the ninth Marquess of Oakleigh and must return to England to take his place in society. Part of his responsibility will be to find a wife. It never occurs to him he might actually discover a woman he could love--until he meets Alex on his voyage home. Can Alex and Nicholas find a way to bridge the gap of time and circumstance? Can they overcome their fears to realize that true love transcends time? Or will a dark secret from Alex's past rear up to separate them forever?
Review:
This book grabbed my attention from page one and kept me turning the pages until the end. I loved the beginning of this book and enjoyed it throughout, but the entire time I was reading it, I thought it must be a sequel. It's not. Or at least, I don't think it is. At any rate, I couldn't find a previous book.
The reason I believed this book to be a sequel was because of Sawyer, the man who tricks Alex into going back through the portal to save her sister. He's obviously part of some secret military operation because there are soldiers. But is it a legit operation? Black ops? In the book, he mentions observing the past and not changing it or saving anyone from the past who would have/should have died. But there is no explanation as to why he and his group have opened this portal. And then toward the end of the book when the author reveals a new twist to the plot, there is no real explanation as to how/why the events came about to begin with.
Then their is Alex's sister and what seems like an entire story that has taken place earlier. I thought for sure there must have been a book about the sister before Alex's story. Again, I don't think there is. But maybe there is a sequel in the works, one that will tell Charlotte's story and explain how a doctor, who is only twenty-five so maybe she is just a medical student or new graduate who hasn't done her residency yet, managed to get forced back in time. A sequel could tie up loose ends, and I would most definitely read it. Despite a few lingering questions, this was a good book and an engaging romance.
The story is fast paced, and I loved the characters. There were just a few nagging unanswered questions that keep me from giving this book 5 stars. But since those questions didn't stop me from reading the book or enjoying it immensely, I give it 4 stars.
September 25, 2023
Alexandra Turner is determined to do whatever it takes to save her twin sister, even if it means being transported back in time to Regency England. Her sole focus is on rescuing her sister and finding a way back to her own time, leaving no room for thoughts of romance. Meanwhile, Nicholas Somerville, who has recently become the ninth Marquess of Oakleigh following his brother's death, is obligated to return to England and fulfill his duties in society, including finding a suitable wife.
As Nicholas embarks on his journey home, he never expects to meet someone like Alex. The two are drawn to each other, defying the constraints of time and circumstance. Despite their growing attraction, they both harbor fears and secrets that could threaten their budding relationship.
Now, Alex and Nicholas must find a way to bridge the gap between their worlds and overcome their personal obstacles to be together. Will their love stand the test of time, or will the shadows of the past intervene and tear them apart forever?
The first half of this book was absolutely captivating. The tension between Alex and Nicholas had me hooked, eagerly flipping through the pages to see how their relationship would unfold. The chemistry and anticipation were palpable, and I couldn't get enough.
However, as I ventured into the second half of the story, my enthusiasm started to wane. There was a substantial build-up to the climactic day of the supposed murder, and my expectations were sky-high. Unfortunately, when the moment arrived, it felt like a whirlwind, over before I could fully savor it. The pacing seemed rushed, leaving me wanting more depth and detail.
Despite the slightly disappointing second half and ending, I still found the initial tension and connection between Alex and Nicholas to be a highlight of the book. Their chemistry was undeniable, and I was invested in their journey, even if the conclusion left me wanting a bit more.
As Nicholas embarks on his journey home, he never expects to meet someone like Alex. The two are drawn to each other, defying the constraints of time and circumstance. Despite their growing attraction, they both harbor fears and secrets that could threaten their budding relationship.
Now, Alex and Nicholas must find a way to bridge the gap between their worlds and overcome their personal obstacles to be together. Will their love stand the test of time, or will the shadows of the past intervene and tear them apart forever?
The first half of this book was absolutely captivating. The tension between Alex and Nicholas had me hooked, eagerly flipping through the pages to see how their relationship would unfold. The chemistry and anticipation were palpable, and I couldn't get enough.
However, as I ventured into the second half of the story, my enthusiasm started to wane. There was a substantial build-up to the climactic day of the supposed murder, and my expectations were sky-high. Unfortunately, when the moment arrived, it felt like a whirlwind, over before I could fully savor it. The pacing seemed rushed, leaving me wanting more depth and detail.
Despite the slightly disappointing second half and ending, I still found the initial tension and connection between Alex and Nicholas to be a highlight of the book. Their chemistry was undeniable, and I was invested in their journey, even if the conclusion left me wanting a bit more.
November 29, 2021
Around 1.5
This was a very badly executed story, in my opinion.
The plot is a set of scenes which the author somehow put together, but there isn't enough structure nor content to make it solid. Things happen but there's a heavy lack of coherence and logic in most of the situations.
The characters have some positive details about them but they are also very under developed.
The time travel aspect is not either magical nor scientifically constructed to make it a "possible" part of the plot, as I've seen both ways being used in other books, and the whole idea lacks proper explanations; it seems it just had to be used to fulfill some kind of conflict notion.
All in all, nothing was done well enough for me. Some parts were entertaining but I don't feel sad I'm leaving this novel.
This was a very badly executed story, in my opinion.
The plot is a set of scenes which the author somehow put together, but there isn't enough structure nor content to make it solid. Things happen but there's a heavy lack of coherence and logic in most of the situations.
The characters have some positive details about them but they are also very under developed.
The time travel aspect is not either magical nor scientifically constructed to make it a "possible" part of the plot, as I've seen both ways being used in other books, and the whole idea lacks proper explanations; it seems it just had to be used to fulfill some kind of conflict notion.
All in all, nothing was done well enough for me. Some parts were entertaining but I don't feel sad I'm leaving this novel.
May 10, 2017
Very well written and edited stand-alone book.
I am normally not a big fan of Regency Romance, but this story threw in modern girls, time-traveling, and a mystery, so the author had my attention. All the aspects of the story were well handled, and I didn't really figure out the mystery until the very end -- when the author wanted us to. There were many twists and turns, but they all seemed plausible and truly contributed to the multiple threads of the story line.
The romance is G-rated, but very sweet, with all the requisite misunderstandings typical of this genre.
Recommended for fans of Regency Romance.
I am normally not a big fan of Regency Romance, but this story threw in modern girls, time-traveling, and a mystery, so the author had my attention. All the aspects of the story were well handled, and I didn't really figure out the mystery until the very end -- when the author wanted us to. There were many twists and turns, but they all seemed plausible and truly contributed to the multiple threads of the story line.
The romance is G-rated, but very sweet, with all the requisite misunderstandings typical of this genre.
Recommended for fans of Regency Romance.
January 29, 2014
This was the first book I have read from this author and was available for Free on Amazon.
What fabulous adventure of time travel back into the Regency era it has been. It was full of surprises, laughs, mystery, kidnapping it was all in here along with a very plucky heroine and a very distinguished sea captain. A truly great read, that kept me reading till the very early hours. I highly recommend this book.
What fabulous adventure of time travel back into the Regency era it has been. It was full of surprises, laughs, mystery, kidnapping it was all in here along with a very plucky heroine and a very distinguished sea captain. A truly great read, that kept me reading till the very early hours. I highly recommend this book.
December 7, 2016
I couldn't put this book down. It was an adventure on paper. Absolutely great reading. Love is definitely timeless. Wonderful.
This is definitely worth saving to read again and again. Historical aspects, clothing, culture, all so on point and vividly described.
This is definitely worth saving to read again and again. Historical aspects, clothing, culture, all so on point and vividly described.
December 8, 2016
A wonderful love story
Rather predictable but a cute love story non the less. This isn't my usual genre so it was a pleasant change. I didn't have to concentrate to keep the characters straight.
Rather predictable but a cute love story non the less. This isn't my usual genre so it was a pleasant change. I didn't have to concentrate to keep the characters straight.
February 7, 2014
Oh this book was great!! Characters you can believe, adventure, and of course a fantastic love story. Yupp I couldn't put it down!!
August 13, 2020
This is a time travel book where the book starts where a set of twins find themselves through the internet and arrange to meet. One is in London (Charlotte) and one in the US. The US twin (Alex) makes arrangements to finally meet since they were separated when they were 10 and their parents were killed in a fire. When Alex doesn't hear back from Charlotte, she tracks her down to where she was last known to work and finds a man who informs her that she was a doctor working on time travel through their company and that she went through the portal and has not returned. They need Alex to go through and find her. They dress her as a boy and she transports back in time. She lands in the US and has to find passage to London. She gets a job as a crew member of a ship and makes it through her voyage, but not without falling in love with the captain who doesn't know she is a girl, but thinks she is a young boy. He is attracted to Alex, but doesn't know why. When he discovers she is a girl, who makes as if he doesn't know. They get closer throughout the voyage and when they get to London, she must separate from him to find her sister. Her sister is destined to die at a certain day and time which she found out through documentation provided by her employer which they had found out in newspapers of the past. It is a great story and I will probably read again in the future (like way in the future). It's a worthwhile book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2017
Well, this is a DNF. One reviewer said this was G-rated time travel story and so I bought the book. I am on a jag of reading time travel this summer. However, one person's G-rating is obviously not my G-rating. There were little clues here and there but I held to the idea that this was G-rate, until it obviously wasn't. Ah well.
January 10, 2019
Series:
Standalone: Yes
Read Again: Yes
Main Characters: Alex & Nicolas
Setting: America, Ship, London
Married: No
Children: No
Sex: Yes but not written/detailed
Themes: Finding the truth. Memory loss. Lies. Finding family. Acceptance.
Stars: 5
Writing stars: 5
Plot stars: 5
~ January 10, 2019
Standalone: Yes
Read Again: Yes
Main Characters: Alex & Nicolas
Setting: America, Ship, London
Married: No
Children: No
Sex: Yes but not written/detailed
Themes: Finding the truth. Memory loss. Lies. Finding family. Acceptance.
Stars: 5
Writing stars: 5
Plot stars: 5
~ January 10, 2019
July 19, 2017
Leaves me with questions
Loved the story, but there are inconsistencies, or unexplained events. Like how did the girls get separated, why does Charlotte remember her past but Alex didn't, and if Charlotte knew she came through a portal, why not a better investigation?
Loved the story, but there are inconsistencies, or unexplained events. Like how did the girls get separated, why does Charlotte remember her past but Alex didn't, and if Charlotte knew she came through a portal, why not a better investigation?
March 2, 2019
Time for Live = time travel and romance. I was looking for read where I could get lost in the story, yet it wouldn’t take me weeks to finish. The book started ok, but as I read on it did get better. It also had some interesting twists and turns. It makes a good weekend or beach read.
December 19, 2016
Love!
I've always loved historical romance novels, so to find one such as this was INCREDIBLE! The attention to detail made it feel as though I was there!
I've always loved historical romance novels, so to find one such as this was INCREDIBLE! The attention to detail made it feel as though I was there!
July 23, 2017
Wow, who would ever expect such a quality find for .99
I loved this book with all it twists and turns. Now I'm looking forward to the first book in this series.😊
I loved this book with all it twists and turns. Now I'm looking forward to the first book in this series.😊
April 20, 2019
Action and adventure!
April 3, 2015
This story is in desperate need of more back story story prior to 82% of the way through the book. As none was provided, it was a bit... not confusing, I just wasn't as invested because it felt too "convenient." I'd suggest explaining Alex's background before rushing her through the portal in the beginning of the book - get to know her a bit so that the reader can invest in what happens to her.
Overall, I enjoyed the premise (because I'm a sucker), but felt it could've been better done. (Okay, in total fairness, it probably doesn't help that I'd read the firs two Diana Gabaldon books last month. I enjoyed those, and enjoyed this one well enough - at least until the end - but it was definitely kind of a 'same thing, different date, the other guy did it better' type of thing. At least I feel bad saying that, I guess.)
Overall, I enjoyed the premise (because I'm a sucker), but felt it could've been better done. (Okay, in total fairness, it probably doesn't help that I'd read the firs two Diana Gabaldon books last month. I enjoyed those, and enjoyed this one well enough - at least until the end - but it was definitely kind of a 'same thing, different date, the other guy did it better' type of thing. At least I feel bad saying that, I guess.)
March 25, 2016
This book was pretty good.
A good suspense novel where the characters seemed real. I can't say much without spoiling the book. I loved it.
A good suspense novel where the characters seemed real. I can't say much without spoiling the book. I loved it.
March 24, 2016
Exciting
Loved it! I'm looking forward to reading more of her books. Kept me wanting to read one more page just to see where they would go next and what would happen
Loved it! I'm looking forward to reading more of her books. Kept me wanting to read one more page just to see where they would go next and what would happen
May 5, 2021
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