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Forever in Time #2
Forever Lovely
Note: This sequel can be read as a stand-alone.
When Miss Margaret Andrews travels to the future to find her missing sister, she never expected to find true love. In 1819 England, Margaret is a bluestocking with dreams of becoming an inventress, but when the Tallit, a magical time-travel shawl, goes awry she finds herself stranded in 21st Century Manhattan. At a Jane Austen conference, she meets Stewart Russell, a grad student studying early British female writers. Stewart is immediately taken with Margaret and her effortless use of the speech and manners of Jane's day—until she claims to be FROM Jane's day! Worse, due to a mix-up, he is a wanted man and the clock is ticking. Margaret must find a way to get them both back to 1819—before the unthinkable happens.
If you enjoyed the time-travel romance of Outlander, then you'll love Margaret and Stewart's story in Forever Lovely.
When Miss Margaret Andrews travels to the future to find her missing sister, she never expected to find true love. In 1819 England, Margaret is a bluestocking with dreams of becoming an inventress, but when the Tallit, a magical time-travel shawl, goes awry she finds herself stranded in 21st Century Manhattan. At a Jane Austen conference, she meets Stewart Russell, a grad student studying early British female writers. Stewart is immediately taken with Margaret and her effortless use of the speech and manners of Jane's day—until she claims to be FROM Jane's day! Worse, due to a mix-up, he is a wanted man and the clock is ticking. Margaret must find a way to get them both back to 1819—before the unthinkable happens.
If you enjoyed the time-travel romance of Outlander, then you'll love Margaret and Stewart's story in Forever Lovely.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2023
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Linore Rose Burkard
32 books345 followersLinore Rose Burkard ( L.R.Burkard) is a serious watcher of period films, a Janeite, and hopeless romantic. An award winning author best known for Inspirational Regency Romance, her first novel (Before the Season Ends) opened the genre for the CBA. Besides historical romance, Linore writes contemporary suspense (The Pulse Effex Series, as L.R. Burkard), contemporary romance, and romantic short stories. Linore has a magna cum laude English Lit. degree from CUNY which she earned while taking herself far too seriously. She now resides in Ohio with her husband and family, where she turns her youthful angst into character or humor-driven plots.
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October 28, 2023
All I can say is, I wish I had a time-travelling shawl! I loved this book, and you will too if you adore time-travelling romances with a little bit of mystery included.
In this second book of the Forever in Time series, author Linore Rose Burkard takes the reader on another magical journey through time. This time she plopped her characters into a modern-day Jane Austen Society Conference in New York City.
While Margaret Andrews is absolutely enthralled by all she sees, her "tour guide" to the future, Julian St. John, has already been there, and while he was generally well-versed on what to expect, he wasn't planning to land in New York. They were supposed to appear in Dove Cottage, in Maine, as they always had. So what had gone wrong?
As Julian tries to figure out what to do, Margaret implores him to at least let her see some of New York first before he forces them to return to their time. But then something horrible happens, and Margaret ends up alone in New York without a clue how to get around, get back home, or, as is painfully obvious to those around her, how to talk like she wasn't from another time.
When Margaret meets Stewart Russell, an attendee at the Jane Austen Conference, she feels like she has met a kindred spirit, until Stewart starts acting weird. There is so much more to this story and the magical capabilities of the special shawl that you will want to hunt one down for yourself! This was a fun read that kept me so enamoured that I read it, and then I reread the first book. I really hope there is another one in the works!
I received an advance copy courtesy of the author. All opinions are my own.
In this second book of the Forever in Time series, author Linore Rose Burkard takes the reader on another magical journey through time. This time she plopped her characters into a modern-day Jane Austen Society Conference in New York City.
While Margaret Andrews is absolutely enthralled by all she sees, her "tour guide" to the future, Julian St. John, has already been there, and while he was generally well-versed on what to expect, he wasn't planning to land in New York. They were supposed to appear in Dove Cottage, in Maine, as they always had. So what had gone wrong?
As Julian tries to figure out what to do, Margaret implores him to at least let her see some of New York first before he forces them to return to their time. But then something horrible happens, and Margaret ends up alone in New York without a clue how to get around, get back home, or, as is painfully obvious to those around her, how to talk like she wasn't from another time.
When Margaret meets Stewart Russell, an attendee at the Jane Austen Conference, she feels like she has met a kindred spirit, until Stewart starts acting weird. There is so much more to this story and the magical capabilities of the special shawl that you will want to hunt one down for yourself! This was a fun read that kept me so enamoured that I read it, and then I reread the first book. I really hope there is another one in the works!
I received an advance copy courtesy of the author. All opinions are my own.
November 9, 2023
I really like time travel stories and this series is so well done. The transition from 1819 England to present day New York City was smooth, even if the characters saw a bit of trouble. I liked seeing modern day New York through the eyes of Margaret. It was so surprising and neat to know that Margaret and Julian plopped right into a Jane Austen conference. The prayer shawl that allowed the time jump had a mind of it’s own when it became whole again after it had been torn apart. That just made for a logistical challenge. Because of the conference, Margaret meets Stewart, who is doing his degree in 19th Century female authors. They find much in common and the shawl does some matchmaking. The shawl works it’s magic and and lets people go to the time period they were mean to be in.
I liked the quotes at the chapter beginnings which gave advice from historical figures.
This was a fascinating premise. Also fascinating is the lady, a completed Jew, who makes the shawls and tells the recipient that the Holy Spirit chooses who she should sell to.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy this romantic story.
*A complimentary copy of this ebook was provided by the author through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
I liked the quotes at the chapter beginnings which gave advice from historical figures.
This was a fascinating premise. Also fascinating is the lady, a completed Jew, who makes the shawls and tells the recipient that the Holy Spirit chooses who she should sell to.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy this romantic story.
*A complimentary copy of this ebook was provided by the author through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
November 14, 2023
This is a wonderful read! I wasn't convinced at first whether I would like this genre, but about a third of the way in, I began to really enjoy it. Linore is always faithful to the 19th century era, and I found the comparisons of the two centuries to be a fascinating study.
The characters are fun, and the ending was very pleasant. Altogether, this is a good story, and the comparisons with 21st century living are both striking and telling.
The characters are fun, and the ending was very pleasant. Altogether, this is a good story, and the comparisons with 21st century living are both striking and telling.
January 20, 2024
I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this book, but in full transparency I decided to DNF this book once I was 20% into the book. This book is marketed as a stand alone book, but I felt that I would enjoy it so much more if I read the first book first.
Forever Lovely is beautifully written, and holds a lot of promise. I wish there had been more back story explaining how time travel was possible in the beginning pages.
If you are able to overlook not knowing the whole backstory, and being content with the story in front of you, I would suggest you jump into this book. If you are the type of person that needs a good backstory to explain situations, then I would suggest you read the first book first.
If you are a fan of Jane Austen you will most likely enjoy this book as well. It is written in a similar, but more modern style. There is a sweet humor in within the pages that I just adored!
I look forward to picking up this book again.
Forever Lovely is beautifully written, and holds a lot of promise. I wish there had been more back story explaining how time travel was possible in the beginning pages.
If you are able to overlook not knowing the whole backstory, and being content with the story in front of you, I would suggest you jump into this book. If you are the type of person that needs a good backstory to explain situations, then I would suggest you read the first book first.
If you are a fan of Jane Austen you will most likely enjoy this book as well. It is written in a similar, but more modern style. There is a sweet humor in within the pages that I just adored!
I look forward to picking up this book again.
October 21, 2023
I really enjoyed Forever Lovely! Sweet, clean and fun! An easy standalone or to enjoy after Forever Lately. Excited to see if there are more time travel adventures in store! I adore all Linore’s regency novels!
July 6, 2024
A classic story with a twist of time-travel.
I am not a big fan of time-travel or classics, and this book seemed to combine both. Therefore, I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy Forever Lovely, but I love to give new books a chance. I’m delighted to say this book was not only poetically written but humorous and adventurous. I’ve never read Jane Austen, but Forever Lovely contains similar themes, as mentioned throughout the story. Linore did an excellent job combining modern and historical, not only in world-building but also in dialogue.
First Impression 4/5
Chapter one started right in the action, which I loved, with the characters trapped in the 21st Century. Immediately, it was evident how much research and precision was put into creating the differences in each time period. The author did a wonderful job keeping true to the historical and modern-day aspects.
Character Development 4.5/5
This book, I would say, is straight to the point and doesn’t leave much room for character growth, but each character is unique and interesting. Margaret probably changed the most in this book–finally becoming comfortable in her skin instead of always thinking less of herself. Her sister also transformed, though we see more of her “new self” than her old, bitter character, which is only mentioned in memory.
World-Building 5/5
The setting in this story was phenomenal. It went back and forth between the 21st Century and the early 1800s. I felt transported into each period at every turn. Everything was so vivid and delightful to read. The characters reflected the different periods wonderfully in their dialect, mannerisms, and tendencies. We also have the unique idea of a time-travel shawl, a hidden gem I never knew I wanted to find. It added a thrilling element to the plot and left room for endless questions and twists.
Emotions 3.5/5
Forever Lovely didn’t make me feel much apart from laughter and joy. There were a few precarious moments that would make one teary-eyed, but other than that, emotions weren’t a significant factor in this story, not that there were zero feelings. I’m not sure if it was because of the writing style, or perhaps the quick pace, or maybe just me being unable to connect to the emotions themselves. Whatever it was, something kept me from emotionally diving into this book. But I had no problem with this since the plot was fascinating enough!
Style 2.5/5
I don’t think I’ll ever like omniscient POVs. It makes things too difficult to follow, and I never know whose perspective I’m reading from. Although, I suppose it’d be EVERYONE’S.
However, I read this book from start to finish, and it wasn’t unbearable, considering it was a combination of things I don’t particularly search for in a book. The humor, faith, and mystery kept me turning the page. Though the readability, perspectives, and story structure placed many ruts in the flow, it was still unlike anything I’ve read, and I enjoyed it to the end.
Cleanliness 5/5
For a Christian-categorized book, it was essentially clean. There were many kissing scenes and mild implications, but nothing more than sweet romance. Some violence takes place, and murder is mentioned, though the details are vague and slight. Forever Lovely is perfect for all ages, but I believe an older age group would be more inclined to pick it up since there are more classical elements than modern.
Conclusion 5/5
This book ended wonderfully. We see some more character growth and story completion. I adored how things concluded. It left room for imagination, knowing the characters still had their whole lives to live. I love when books end this way, as if the story continues even if the pages don’t.
Final Rating: 4 stars
Recommended Age Group: all age groups
!Trigger Warnings!
Mild violence
Genres: historical, romance, time-travel, regency
Thank you, Linore, for contacting me via my blog and sharing your book with me! I enjoyed stepping out of my usual reading genres into something new. You provided a delightful adventure, and I’m grateful to have experienced it.
Follow the author on Instagram: @linoreburkard
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; all your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 ESV
I am not a big fan of time-travel or classics, and this book seemed to combine both. Therefore, I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy Forever Lovely, but I love to give new books a chance. I’m delighted to say this book was not only poetically written but humorous and adventurous. I’ve never read Jane Austen, but Forever Lovely contains similar themes, as mentioned throughout the story. Linore did an excellent job combining modern and historical, not only in world-building but also in dialogue.
First Impression 4/5
Chapter one started right in the action, which I loved, with the characters trapped in the 21st Century. Immediately, it was evident how much research and precision was put into creating the differences in each time period. The author did a wonderful job keeping true to the historical and modern-day aspects.
Character Development 4.5/5
This book, I would say, is straight to the point and doesn’t leave much room for character growth, but each character is unique and interesting. Margaret probably changed the most in this book–finally becoming comfortable in her skin instead of always thinking less of herself. Her sister also transformed, though we see more of her “new self” than her old, bitter character, which is only mentioned in memory.
World-Building 5/5
The setting in this story was phenomenal. It went back and forth between the 21st Century and the early 1800s. I felt transported into each period at every turn. Everything was so vivid and delightful to read. The characters reflected the different periods wonderfully in their dialect, mannerisms, and tendencies. We also have the unique idea of a time-travel shawl, a hidden gem I never knew I wanted to find. It added a thrilling element to the plot and left room for endless questions and twists.
Emotions 3.5/5
Forever Lovely didn’t make me feel much apart from laughter and joy. There were a few precarious moments that would make one teary-eyed, but other than that, emotions weren’t a significant factor in this story, not that there were zero feelings. I’m not sure if it was because of the writing style, or perhaps the quick pace, or maybe just me being unable to connect to the emotions themselves. Whatever it was, something kept me from emotionally diving into this book. But I had no problem with this since the plot was fascinating enough!
Style 2.5/5
I don’t think I’ll ever like omniscient POVs. It makes things too difficult to follow, and I never know whose perspective I’m reading from. Although, I suppose it’d be EVERYONE’S.
However, I read this book from start to finish, and it wasn’t unbearable, considering it was a combination of things I don’t particularly search for in a book. The humor, faith, and mystery kept me turning the page. Though the readability, perspectives, and story structure placed many ruts in the flow, it was still unlike anything I’ve read, and I enjoyed it to the end.
Cleanliness 5/5
For a Christian-categorized book, it was essentially clean. There were many kissing scenes and mild implications, but nothing more than sweet romance. Some violence takes place, and murder is mentioned, though the details are vague and slight. Forever Lovely is perfect for all ages, but I believe an older age group would be more inclined to pick it up since there are more classical elements than modern.
Conclusion 5/5
This book ended wonderfully. We see some more character growth and story completion. I adored how things concluded. It left room for imagination, knowing the characters still had their whole lives to live. I love when books end this way, as if the story continues even if the pages don’t.
Final Rating: 4 stars
Recommended Age Group: all age groups
!Trigger Warnings!
Mild violence
Genres: historical, romance, time-travel, regency
Thank you, Linore, for contacting me via my blog and sharing your book with me! I enjoyed stepping out of my usual reading genres into something new. You provided a delightful adventure, and I’m grateful to have experienced it.
Follow the author on Instagram: @linoreburkard
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; all your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 ESV
November 27, 2023
“You don’t need an invention; in fact, you already have one, for you’ve reinvented yourself.” “That is hardly an invention, as I have not actually done anything but changed the poor opinion of myself that I was accustomed to keep.” “That is no small thing,” he said quietly. “Many people never manage it.”
Forever, Lovely by Linore Burkhold is a time-travel novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. While it would be helpful to have read Forever, Lately, first, there is enough backstory presented that Forever Lovely can stand on its own.
Margaret Andrews, 18, has traveled from the 19th century into 21st, with a relative , hoping to see her sister Clarissa who has forsaken the 19th century for a new life in the future. Mostly, Margaret, convinced she will be both poor and a life-long spinster, wants to bring back to the 19th century an invention to bring her fame and fortune. “Becoming an inventress would change everything!”
The juxtaposition of the two centuries, or the knowledge and customs of each, makes for many a great laugh. I loved the way Burkhold works and actual bookish event into the story as an important part! The tallit, or shawl, is quite mysterious. Burkhold weaves the faith message into her story in a very unique way.
Stewart Russell is a unique individual, rather an outcast among his peers. Studying 19th century women writers, he dresses for a special convention, never dreaming how his life is about to change. Can he accept that change, or will it be too much for his sensibilities?
I received a copy of the book from the author. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“As you know, I am called a bluestocking times at home, a wallflower, and utterly ignored. Soon I will be considered a spinster, an ape leader! In short, I have no prospects at home that cannot be equaled here or possibly exceeded.”
“you seem to enjoy the illusion of being unattractive.”
“We all like to put God in a box and assume He can only work in such-and-such a way, or through this or that means. But He is the Master of time. He lives outside it, He created it, He is beyond understanding and works in mysterious ways. The only way to judge whether something is of God or not is His Word, the Bible, not our preconceived ideas.”
“You will always be lovely, forever lovely.”
Forever, Lovely by Linore Burkhold is a time-travel novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. While it would be helpful to have read Forever, Lately, first, there is enough backstory presented that Forever Lovely can stand on its own.
Margaret Andrews, 18, has traveled from the 19th century into 21st, with a relative , hoping to see her sister Clarissa who has forsaken the 19th century for a new life in the future. Mostly, Margaret, convinced she will be both poor and a life-long spinster, wants to bring back to the 19th century an invention to bring her fame and fortune. “Becoming an inventress would change everything!”
The juxtaposition of the two centuries, or the knowledge and customs of each, makes for many a great laugh. I loved the way Burkhold works and actual bookish event into the story as an important part! The tallit, or shawl, is quite mysterious. Burkhold weaves the faith message into her story in a very unique way.
Stewart Russell is a unique individual, rather an outcast among his peers. Studying 19th century women writers, he dresses for a special convention, never dreaming how his life is about to change. Can he accept that change, or will it be too much for his sensibilities?
I received a copy of the book from the author. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“As you know, I am called a bluestocking times at home, a wallflower, and utterly ignored. Soon I will be considered a spinster, an ape leader! In short, I have no prospects at home that cannot be equaled here or possibly exceeded.”
“you seem to enjoy the illusion of being unattractive.”
“We all like to put God in a box and assume He can only work in such-and-such a way, or through this or that means. But He is the Master of time. He lives outside it, He created it, He is beyond understanding and works in mysterious ways. The only way to judge whether something is of God or not is His Word, the Bible, not our preconceived ideas.”
“You will always be lovely, forever lovely.”
January 6, 2024
✨ my first time reading a time-travel romance sprinkled with a dash of mystery and I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed it ✨
I’ll start off by saying that if you haven’t read book one in the series then please do! Even though this can be read as a stand alone, it will help build up characters and the world you’re about to be thrown into more clearly. If you’re a fan of suspense then this book definitely does the trick, jumping from the 21st century to the regency era really made for an enjoyable and captivating read and the characters absolutely held my attention. I love how Linore wrote Margaret to be so relatable and then when we read about her experiencing new things and overcoming obstacles to find love, it makes it even more heartwarming and endearing. This book features adventure, sacrifice and love which will make you want to keep on reading 💫
*thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*
I’ll start off by saying that if you haven’t read book one in the series then please do! Even though this can be read as a stand alone, it will help build up characters and the world you’re about to be thrown into more clearly. If you’re a fan of suspense then this book definitely does the trick, jumping from the 21st century to the regency era really made for an enjoyable and captivating read and the characters absolutely held my attention. I love how Linore wrote Margaret to be so relatable and then when we read about her experiencing new things and overcoming obstacles to find love, it makes it even more heartwarming and endearing. This book features adventure, sacrifice and love which will make you want to keep on reading 💫
*thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*
December 29, 2023
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While Forever Lovely is technically the second book in a series it reads like a standalone. Or at least I didn't feel like I was missing anything from the first book. I'm a sucker for time-travel novels even though I'm not a huge Outlander fan. What sets this book apart from other time traveler novels is the fact that the heroine travels to future from Jane Austen's England. And meets our hero a 21st Century student who low and behold is studying female writers from the time period she's form. And since I love a good nerdy hero he was perfect for me.
As a reader I've found it hard to find regency set novels written by modern authors that I enjoy or feel like they are written well. I guess my program is that I keep comparing modern authors to Austen. But Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard comes pretty close. And I look forward to reading the first book in this series, as well as other books by this author.
I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
While Forever Lovely is technically the second book in a series it reads like a standalone. Or at least I didn't feel like I was missing anything from the first book. I'm a sucker for time-travel novels even though I'm not a huge Outlander fan. What sets this book apart from other time traveler novels is the fact that the heroine travels to future from Jane Austen's England. And meets our hero a 21st Century student who low and behold is studying female writers from the time period she's form. And since I love a good nerdy hero he was perfect for me.
As a reader I've found it hard to find regency set novels written by modern authors that I enjoy or feel like they are written well. I guess my program is that I keep comparing modern authors to Austen. But Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard comes pretty close. And I look forward to reading the first book in this series, as well as other books by this author.
I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
December 21, 2023
Absolutely Magical!
Before you read this book, be sure to read "Forever, Lately", Book 1 in this series. In it, you will meet ALL the necessary players from 1816 and 2016, and you will go on a magic carpet ride, or, should I say, A magical " matchmaking shawl ride" between two completely different centuries;from the time prior to the Industrial Revolution to the current day of our most modern technology ever seen to date; from the era or Jane Austen, who died in 1817, to the 20th and 21st Centuries where Jane Austen Societies exist around the world.
"Forever, Lovely" is the remarkably magical sequel, Book 2 of the series, a Sweet and Clean Christian series written most outstandingly by Linore Rose Burkard. The particular book is a juxtaposition between 1819 Regency London, England, which occurs 3 years after Book 1, and 2019 New York City, New York. Julian St. John, now married to Claire in 1819, transports his distant cousin, Margaret Andrews, who is now 18 years old, to 21st-Century America, to visit her sister, Clarissa, in the state of Maine. However, St. John and Margaret, still fully-dressed in 19th-Century Regency clothing, wind up in New York City, instead. Margaret is utterly astonished at the awkwardly embarrassing clothing of 21st-Century New Yorkers. And why did they end up in New York and not Maine. Well, the shall that transported them is a magical shawl that places the users in the place in which they are most needed. In this case, this book is about both Julian and Margaret, with Julian taking Margaret on a one day experience to see her sister whom she hasn't seen for three years, and still get back to Claire before she delivers their first child; but is mainly about Margaret, a young, innocent, and very proper young 19th-Century virgin who will meet and fall in love with a man from the future in New York City, Manhattan - right in the middle of a Jane Austen Reenactment Festival. Margaret meets Stewart Russell, a 24-year-old man who studies at a New York University on a full grant, early 19th-Century women authors, and is dressed for the JASNA Reenactment, though not in as fine of clothes as St. John. He meets Margaret and believes her to be an actress because she totally speaks like a person in the Regency period. At first, he's enthralled and amazed, but after a day or two, he is putt off by her being in constant character. She tells him about the shawl and how she was transported 200 years into the future, but he doesn't believe her. Also, he is a man who overheard a conversation he shouldn't have heard, and had been recording his notes for his studies at the University. When the men who were planning an assassination saw him running with his cell-phone, they chased him, but he got away. He's hiding out behind fake sideburns and nonprescription glasses, but they keep chasing him. He's in danger, and now Margaret is also in danger. They seek help with Clarissa, who is in her New York City apartment for a famous author's book tour, of which she is the famous author. St. John had accidentally gone back to 1819 with the shawl because it wouldn't take both Margaret and him back at the same time. So, Margaret is alone with Stewart and then later with both Stewart and Clarissa. This book includes a lot action with the two of them being chased, a situation where Clarissa is being held by gunpoint, several people time traveling between 1819 and 2019, and a search for a new shawl that could possibly transport Margaret and Stewart back in time to 1819. I absolutely love these clean, sweet, mysteriously action-packed books that can be read by children, teens, and adults of all ages, as long as they can read. I really hope there is a Book 3, to see if the bad guys in Book 2 actually assassination whoever it is they were planning on killing. I'd also like to see Julian going to the future to Google what happens to him and Claire and their baby. Or, maybe Clarissa Googling her sister and Stewart, as well as Julian and Claire, maybe seeing something that concerns her about them, and deciding to get a magical shawl from Freud's to time travel back to save their lives. That would be so cool. I gave this book a 5-star rating.
I received an ARC from BookSirens and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Before you read this book, be sure to read "Forever, Lately", Book 1 in this series. In it, you will meet ALL the necessary players from 1816 and 2016, and you will go on a magic carpet ride, or, should I say, A magical " matchmaking shawl ride" between two completely different centuries;from the time prior to the Industrial Revolution to the current day of our most modern technology ever seen to date; from the era or Jane Austen, who died in 1817, to the 20th and 21st Centuries where Jane Austen Societies exist around the world.
"Forever, Lovely" is the remarkably magical sequel, Book 2 of the series, a Sweet and Clean Christian series written most outstandingly by Linore Rose Burkard. The particular book is a juxtaposition between 1819 Regency London, England, which occurs 3 years after Book 1, and 2019 New York City, New York. Julian St. John, now married to Claire in 1819, transports his distant cousin, Margaret Andrews, who is now 18 years old, to 21st-Century America, to visit her sister, Clarissa, in the state of Maine. However, St. John and Margaret, still fully-dressed in 19th-Century Regency clothing, wind up in New York City, instead. Margaret is utterly astonished at the awkwardly embarrassing clothing of 21st-Century New Yorkers. And why did they end up in New York and not Maine. Well, the shall that transported them is a magical shawl that places the users in the place in which they are most needed. In this case, this book is about both Julian and Margaret, with Julian taking Margaret on a one day experience to see her sister whom she hasn't seen for three years, and still get back to Claire before she delivers their first child; but is mainly about Margaret, a young, innocent, and very proper young 19th-Century virgin who will meet and fall in love with a man from the future in New York City, Manhattan - right in the middle of a Jane Austen Reenactment Festival. Margaret meets Stewart Russell, a 24-year-old man who studies at a New York University on a full grant, early 19th-Century women authors, and is dressed for the JASNA Reenactment, though not in as fine of clothes as St. John. He meets Margaret and believes her to be an actress because she totally speaks like a person in the Regency period. At first, he's enthralled and amazed, but after a day or two, he is putt off by her being in constant character. She tells him about the shawl and how she was transported 200 years into the future, but he doesn't believe her. Also, he is a man who overheard a conversation he shouldn't have heard, and had been recording his notes for his studies at the University. When the men who were planning an assassination saw him running with his cell-phone, they chased him, but he got away. He's hiding out behind fake sideburns and nonprescription glasses, but they keep chasing him. He's in danger, and now Margaret is also in danger. They seek help with Clarissa, who is in her New York City apartment for a famous author's book tour, of which she is the famous author. St. John had accidentally gone back to 1819 with the shawl because it wouldn't take both Margaret and him back at the same time. So, Margaret is alone with Stewart and then later with both Stewart and Clarissa. This book includes a lot action with the two of them being chased, a situation where Clarissa is being held by gunpoint, several people time traveling between 1819 and 2019, and a search for a new shawl that could possibly transport Margaret and Stewart back in time to 1819. I absolutely love these clean, sweet, mysteriously action-packed books that can be read by children, teens, and adults of all ages, as long as they can read. I really hope there is a Book 3, to see if the bad guys in Book 2 actually assassination whoever it is they were planning on killing. I'd also like to see Julian going to the future to Google what happens to him and Claire and their baby. Or, maybe Clarissa Googling her sister and Stewart, as well as Julian and Claire, maybe seeing something that concerns her about them, and deciding to get a magical shawl from Freud's to time travel back to save their lives. That would be so cool. I gave this book a 5-star rating.
I received an ARC from BookSirens and this is my honest and voluntary review.
November 21, 2023
In this lovely fantastical book by Linore Rose Burkard, time travel is possible from the Regency era to the present day via a mysterious tallit woven by the equally mysterious Freida. Apparently, by wearing it, one can be sent back or forward in time. But the tallit appears to have matchmaking qualities and is specific to only certain people. With the use of the tallit, Miss Margaret Andrews finds herself on a time-traveling adventure when she accompanies her brother-in-law Julian St. John on a jaunt to see her sister in present-day New York. As luck would have it they arrive in time to meet the attractive Mr. Stewart Russell in the New York Library. Julian and Margaret are dressed in Regency style as is Mr. Russell. This is all very curious because normally when they time travel their clothes change to the time period (conveniently), but this time they remain clothed in their 18th century attire. Julian happily has a credit card from Margaret’s sister who is now residing in New York and is a successful historical romance novelist. Julian uses the card to get them rooms at a hotel that is hosting a Jane Austen convention. Later, however, Julian suddenly is whisked back to his time period because his wife is about to give birth leaving Margaret alone. Happily, she gets paired with Mr. Russell for the Jane Austen convention and soon they start falling in love.
Through a fairly complex set of circumstances Margaret and Mr. Russell find themselves in danger. At first, Stewart thinks Margaret is acting but eventually, she tells him about the time traveling tallit.
Burkard’s story deftly mixes the time travel with multiple plot lines and characters and somehow, I followed it all. As characters became more 18th century their dialect changed – again a tricky thing to handle as a writer but Burkard moved the story forward seamlessly between past and present. Certainly, with so much going on in this novel it became a real page-turner because you didn’t know what would happen next. For those who love Regency romance, mixed with a little fantasy time travel, this book should be a delight. Since I like both of those elements, I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Through a fairly complex set of circumstances Margaret and Mr. Russell find themselves in danger. At first, Stewart thinks Margaret is acting but eventually, she tells him about the time traveling tallit.
Burkard’s story deftly mixes the time travel with multiple plot lines and characters and somehow, I followed it all. As characters became more 18th century their dialect changed – again a tricky thing to handle as a writer but Burkard moved the story forward seamlessly between past and present. Certainly, with so much going on in this novel it became a real page-turner because you didn’t know what would happen next. For those who love Regency romance, mixed with a little fantasy time travel, this book should be a delight. Since I like both of those elements, I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 8, 2023
It has been way too long since I have read a Linore Burkard book, and I have always enjoyed her regencies. Add in a time travel twist, which is also a favorite for me, and you had me hooked.
This is the second in a series. I have not read the first yet, but I was not at all lost. Within the pages of this story, we are brought up to speed about the intriguing time-traveling prayer shawl. I am always amazed at the authors' imaginations and how their characters can time travel. So, whether it is a box, water, or shawl, the characters must learn and fend for themselves in whatever time they find themselves caught up in.
Margaret is the second sister. The one who has been told is not as pretty, and she is not even her father's favorite. But her older sister has already chosen her life in the future, and Margaret has accepted that. It has been three years since they have seen each other, and Margaret convinces Sir John to let her go to the future for a visit. All the while, Margaret is wanting to find and bring back an invention to help her succeed on her own in her own time. When Margaret steps foot into the future, she is not at all prepared for all that her senses take in. Even though she has heard the stories, she is now living it, at least for a little while.
But then things do not go as planned. Right from the start, they did not end up where they thought they would. Things only go from bad to shocking when Margaret is left alone in the city. But it is as if she was meant to be there at that time so that she could meet Stewart Russell, who is actually in a bit of a life-threatening situation himself.
This was a fun read to see how Margaret, who certainly did not fit in modern times, would cope, as her speech and view of the world were so much more learned and innocent. Stewart gets frustrated with her, even thinking she is a bit addled. He is not prepared to handle the truth. I enjoyed the adventure, mystery, and race against time to make things right for these two.
I was provided a copy of this novel by the author through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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This is the second in a series. I have not read the first yet, but I was not at all lost. Within the pages of this story, we are brought up to speed about the intriguing time-traveling prayer shawl. I am always amazed at the authors' imaginations and how their characters can time travel. So, whether it is a box, water, or shawl, the characters must learn and fend for themselves in whatever time they find themselves caught up in.
Margaret is the second sister. The one who has been told is not as pretty, and she is not even her father's favorite. But her older sister has already chosen her life in the future, and Margaret has accepted that. It has been three years since they have seen each other, and Margaret convinces Sir John to let her go to the future for a visit. All the while, Margaret is wanting to find and bring back an invention to help her succeed on her own in her own time. When Margaret steps foot into the future, she is not at all prepared for all that her senses take in. Even though she has heard the stories, she is now living it, at least for a little while.
But then things do not go as planned. Right from the start, they did not end up where they thought they would. Things only go from bad to shocking when Margaret is left alone in the city. But it is as if she was meant to be there at that time so that she could meet Stewart Russell, who is actually in a bit of a life-threatening situation himself.
This was a fun read to see how Margaret, who certainly did not fit in modern times, would cope, as her speech and view of the world were so much more learned and innocent. Stewart gets frustrated with her, even thinking she is a bit addled. He is not prepared to handle the truth. I enjoyed the adventure, mystery, and race against time to make things right for these two.
I was provided a copy of this novel by the author through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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January 20, 2024
In the captivating pages of Linore Rose Burkard's "Forever Lovely," readers are transported on an extraordinary journey through time, where history intertwines with the promise of true love. The protagonist, Miss Margaret Andrews, a brilliant bluestocking from 1819 England, embarks on an unexpected adventure when she finds herself whisked away to 21st Century Manhattan. Her dream of becoming an inventress takes a backseat as she navigates the bustling streets of New York City, armed with her knowledge of Jane Austen's era and an uncanny ability to replicate the speech and mannerisms of that time. Fate brings Margaret to a Jane Austen conference, where she encounters Stewart Russell, a graduate student engrossed in the study of early British female writers. Stewart is instantly smitten with Margaret's charm and wit, but her claims of being from Jane Austen's day raise doubts in his mind. Unraveling the mystery behind Margaret's time travel becomes a pressing matter when Stewart finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation, with both their lives hanging in the balance. As the clock ticks, Margaret races against time to find a way to return them both to 1819 before disaster strikes. With each passing moment, her feelings for Stewart deepen, complicating her mission and forcing her to confront the possibility of leaving behind the man she has come to love. Burkard weaves a tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of two distinct eras. Margaret's resilience and determination shine through as she navigates the challenges of a foreign time period, all while grappling with her growing affection for Stewart. "Forever Lovely" is a testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit. Burkard's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail bring the story to life, immersing readers in the sights, sounds, and emotions of both Margaret's time and the modern world. With its intricate plot, lovable characters, and heartwarming romance, "Forever Lovely" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and time travel adventures.
January 2, 2024
To anyone who loves time travel and especially time travel with 100% on point historical accuracy needs to read this time travel romance. Ever since Margaret Anderson‘s sister went to live in the future she has wanted her cousin Julian St. John to bring her there. Margaret Anderson is an 18-year-old blue stocking, Spencer, wallflower she has no prospects and even her inheritance is going to the closest male relative so her future is dubious. Ever since her distant aunt bought a prayer shawl in Israel and time traveled back to the 1800s then met and married Margaret’s uncle the marquee they had time travel in their family but this time when Mr. St. John brings Margaret to the future instead of showing up outside of the cottage in Oregon they show up in New York City and hijinks ensue. She’s excited to see her sister Celia who is a historical romance author in the future and is married the due to circumstances the plan goes awry and I haven’t even mentioned that Julian‘s wife Claire is going to deliver the first child in 1814 any day now. After showing up in front of the New York library Mr. St. John even tries to bring them back to the past and home but unfortunately this Joel doesn’t work anymore or at least not for Margaret. I want to say so much about this book but don’t want to give anything away what I will say is this was a great book and although there was a lot going on I loved all of it the author is not only funny she’s so historically accurate is it she herself time traveled I love history and historical romances and have never read a book that was so accurate and on point that I found no fault with the details. I cannot say enough how great the story was how entertaining and humorous and just one more time for prosperity how historically accurate this book is… Oh I love it! I am definitely going to download more of her regency books and cannot wait to get into it I only hope I make it to work on time lol! I want to thank books go social and net galley for my free Ark copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
May 15, 2024
"Forever Lovely" by Linore Rose Burkard is a delightful regency-era romantic fiction that seamlessly blends time-travel adventure with charming romance. Set against the backdrop of 1819 England and 21st-century Manhattan, this novel transports readers on a captivating journey filled with intrigue, humor, and heartwarming moments.
One of the standout aspects of this book is the character of Miss Margaret Andrews, a bluestocking with dreams of becoming an inventress. Margaret's determination and intelligence make her a compelling protagonist, and readers will find themselves rooting for her as she navigates the challenges of time travel and unexpected romance. Burkard skillfully captures the essence of the regency era, immersing readers in a world of ballrooms, carriage rides, and societal expectations.
The romance between Margaret and Stewart Russell, a grad student studying early British female writers, is beautifully developed and brimming with chemistry. Their interactions are filled with witty banter and tender moments, making their love story both captivating and heartwarming. As Margaret and Stewart navigate the complexities of their relationship across two centuries, readers are treated to a romance that transcends time and defies all odds.
Burkard's writing is evocative and richly detailed, bringing both historical England and modern-day Manhattan to life with vivid descriptions and authentic period dialogue. The seamless integration of time-travel elements adds an exciting twist to the traditional regency romance genre, keeping readers eagerly turning the pages to discover what happens next.
Overall, "Forever Lovely" is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of regency-era romance and time-travel fiction alike. With its engaging characters, charming romance, and captivating storyline, this novel is sure to enchant readers from beginning to end. Burkard has crafted a truly enchanting tale that transports readers to another time and place, leaving them longing for more even after the final page is turned.
One of the standout aspects of this book is the character of Miss Margaret Andrews, a bluestocking with dreams of becoming an inventress. Margaret's determination and intelligence make her a compelling protagonist, and readers will find themselves rooting for her as she navigates the challenges of time travel and unexpected romance. Burkard skillfully captures the essence of the regency era, immersing readers in a world of ballrooms, carriage rides, and societal expectations.
The romance between Margaret and Stewart Russell, a grad student studying early British female writers, is beautifully developed and brimming with chemistry. Their interactions are filled with witty banter and tender moments, making their love story both captivating and heartwarming. As Margaret and Stewart navigate the complexities of their relationship across two centuries, readers are treated to a romance that transcends time and defies all odds.
Burkard's writing is evocative and richly detailed, bringing both historical England and modern-day Manhattan to life with vivid descriptions and authentic period dialogue. The seamless integration of time-travel elements adds an exciting twist to the traditional regency romance genre, keeping readers eagerly turning the pages to discover what happens next.
Overall, "Forever Lovely" is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of regency-era romance and time-travel fiction alike. With its engaging characters, charming romance, and captivating storyline, this novel is sure to enchant readers from beginning to end. Burkard has crafted a truly enchanting tale that transports readers to another time and place, leaving them longing for more even after the final page is turned.
December 15, 2023
Margaret Andrews travels with Julian St. John through a unique shawl called a "tallit." I had never even heard of the word "tallit." A woman who claimed that the Spirit of God compelled her to make these shawls for specific people created them. These shawls have the goal of matchmaking.
All of a sudden, this unusual shawl brings St. John and Margaret to the 21st century. They are fully dressed in clothing from the 19th century. Some people notice the difference in their clothing, but some do not. There is a Jane Austen Society conference going on, and that is why they are mistaken as attendees of this conference. It was comical that Margaret and Julian commented that others in the 21st century were not properly dressed. To them, that made a lot of sense.
Margaret is called a "blue stocking," which is known as an academic female. Blue Stockings were not thought to be good candidates for marriage. In the library, Margaret is attracted to a man dressed in the attire of the 19th century. She wants to learn more about him and analytical machines. She is fascinated by what is now known as a computer. Margaret is also wanting to take a 21st-century invention back to the 19th century. She feels that she will be highly regarded as a famous woman.
Stewart is the gentleman Margaret has her eye on. He is a student interested in 19th-century women's literature. He has a secret, and you will need to read the book to find out what that entails. It makes for a very interesting read.
Julian St. John's story is also very interesting in how he related to the "tallit."
I learned a lot of 19th-century terminology and customs. I like a novel that also teaches me new ideas and things. I want to read book one to learn more about the relationships of the people who were touched by this special shawl.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of the author through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.
All of a sudden, this unusual shawl brings St. John and Margaret to the 21st century. They are fully dressed in clothing from the 19th century. Some people notice the difference in their clothing, but some do not. There is a Jane Austen Society conference going on, and that is why they are mistaken as attendees of this conference. It was comical that Margaret and Julian commented that others in the 21st century were not properly dressed. To them, that made a lot of sense.
Margaret is called a "blue stocking," which is known as an academic female. Blue Stockings were not thought to be good candidates for marriage. In the library, Margaret is attracted to a man dressed in the attire of the 19th century. She wants to learn more about him and analytical machines. She is fascinated by what is now known as a computer. Margaret is also wanting to take a 21st-century invention back to the 19th century. She feels that she will be highly regarded as a famous woman.
Stewart is the gentleman Margaret has her eye on. He is a student interested in 19th-century women's literature. He has a secret, and you will need to read the book to find out what that entails. It makes for a very interesting read.
Julian St. John's story is also very interesting in how he related to the "tallit."
I learned a lot of 19th-century terminology and customs. I like a novel that also teaches me new ideas and things. I want to read book one to learn more about the relationships of the people who were touched by this special shawl.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of the author through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.
December 15, 2023
“Upon my soul, that was extraordinary!”
Forever Lovely by Lenore Rose Burkard is a joy to read. It is the sequel to Forever, Lately, but it can truly be read as a stand-alone. The author has included enough backstory to make easy to catch up. Forever Lovely is a witty and exciting adventure, with enough twists and turns to keep me thoroughly engrossed. That the tallit was divinely controlled took away the magical element of so many other time-travel books, and made “time-continuum” problems moot. I certainly hope there is a third book to this delightful series.
I loved Margaret. She was me at 18. Convinced that she is homely, unlovable and doomed to be a spinster, she spends her time reading and learning. She always feels awkward in social settings. She is a blue-stocking. In short, hopeless by her society’s standards. It is a pleasure to watch her discover she is not plain at all. She, also, learns that she is lovely on the inside as well; that she needn’t do something special to be special. It is so much fun to read as Margaret discovers 21st century conveniences. Like refrigerators, cell phones, computers, and elevators.
And then there’s Stewart. Margaret sees him at the New York Library and then sees him in the lobby of her hotel. He is dressed as a 19th century English gentleman. He needs a plus-one and he rescues Margaret, still clothed in her 1819 day-dress attire, by being her partner for the Jane Austin convention being held in the hotel. He is handsome and intelligent and pursuing a doctorate in … wait for it… 19th century literature with a focus on female authors!
The reintroduction of characters from the first book was seamless and heartwarming. The way Claire insists on some present-day childbirth concepts is great fun. Clarissa’s life in the 21st century has changed her into a compassionate and generous sister to Margaret.
I was honored to receive a review copy from BookSirens. This is my honest review.
Forever Lovely by Lenore Rose Burkard is a joy to read. It is the sequel to Forever, Lately, but it can truly be read as a stand-alone. The author has included enough backstory to make easy to catch up. Forever Lovely is a witty and exciting adventure, with enough twists and turns to keep me thoroughly engrossed. That the tallit was divinely controlled took away the magical element of so many other time-travel books, and made “time-continuum” problems moot. I certainly hope there is a third book to this delightful series.
I loved Margaret. She was me at 18. Convinced that she is homely, unlovable and doomed to be a spinster, she spends her time reading and learning. She always feels awkward in social settings. She is a blue-stocking. In short, hopeless by her society’s standards. It is a pleasure to watch her discover she is not plain at all. She, also, learns that she is lovely on the inside as well; that she needn’t do something special to be special. It is so much fun to read as Margaret discovers 21st century conveniences. Like refrigerators, cell phones, computers, and elevators.
And then there’s Stewart. Margaret sees him at the New York Library and then sees him in the lobby of her hotel. He is dressed as a 19th century English gentleman. He needs a plus-one and he rescues Margaret, still clothed in her 1819 day-dress attire, by being her partner for the Jane Austin convention being held in the hotel. He is handsome and intelligent and pursuing a doctorate in … wait for it… 19th century literature with a focus on female authors!
The reintroduction of characters from the first book was seamless and heartwarming. The way Claire insists on some present-day childbirth concepts is great fun. Clarissa’s life in the 21st century has changed her into a compassionate and generous sister to Margaret.
I was honored to receive a review copy from BookSirens. This is my honest review.
December 22, 2023
This was the follow-up to Forever, Lately which came out a couple of years ago. These two books are funny and sweet romances which involve time travel instigated by a tallit, or a Jewish prayer shawl. You heard that correctly.
I love how the author combined her love for the Regency period happily-ever-after love stories and life in the modern world. You can tell she's done her research, but the reactions of 19th century characters to modern technology and inventions still manage to be both credible and funny at the same time. Margaret encountering a bus and a computer for the first time, and then a mobile phone was hilarious.
Anyhow, I love Margaret. She's a nerd who considers herself unlovable and unmarriageable because of what others and her sister said. I have a weakness for romances with protagonists who don't fit the mould of beautiful and perfect.
Although there’s a fair bit about regency customs in this novel though, be prepared for the fact that this is *not* a serious historical novel. Its very much fantasy with the time-travel aspect, and if you can suspend your disbelief its just a very nice, sweet story to pass the hours when you want something that is both fun, wholesome and edifying at the same time. Great for the Christmas Season or really any time of the year when you want something which isn’t too taxing.
There’s a lot of religious content in this which some might not expect if they weren’t aware that Linore Rose Burkard writes Inspirational/Christian Fiction. Its not an issue for me, or for most readers to be honest because there is enough story to just get lost in.
I read this title via Book Sirens. All opinions expressed are my own and freely given.
I love how the author combined her love for the Regency period happily-ever-after love stories and life in the modern world. You can tell she's done her research, but the reactions of 19th century characters to modern technology and inventions still manage to be both credible and funny at the same time. Margaret encountering a bus and a computer for the first time, and then a mobile phone was hilarious.
Anyhow, I love Margaret. She's a nerd who considers herself unlovable and unmarriageable because of what others and her sister said. I have a weakness for romances with protagonists who don't fit the mould of beautiful and perfect.
Although there’s a fair bit about regency customs in this novel though, be prepared for the fact that this is *not* a serious historical novel. Its very much fantasy with the time-travel aspect, and if you can suspend your disbelief its just a very nice, sweet story to pass the hours when you want something that is both fun, wholesome and edifying at the same time. Great for the Christmas Season or really any time of the year when you want something which isn’t too taxing.
There’s a lot of religious content in this which some might not expect if they weren’t aware that Linore Rose Burkard writes Inspirational/Christian Fiction. Its not an issue for me, or for most readers to be honest because there is enough story to just get lost in.
I read this title via Book Sirens. All opinions expressed are my own and freely given.
January 5, 2024
Regency and time travel? Yes, please.
I will start off by saying I wish I had read book one before book two. It references some things like Claire and Julian St. John who were the main characters in book one and are also a big part of this story as well as Clarissa, who sounded like someone I would really dislike.
We meet Margaret (and St. John) right as she comes into the present day. Seeing our world through her 1800s eyes was pretty amusing. Unfortunately, finding her sister isn't as easy as they'd hoped it would be. Their timing happens to coincide with an event happing in the city that works out to both of their interests!
Margaret tries to keep up with all that's going on around her, but her 1800s sensibilities tend to be too much in this present day. When we meet Stewart, he seems like a nice enough fellow, but he's on the run and drags Margaret and St. John into the mix.
After Stewart spends about a day with Margaret, he seemed pretty sick of her constant "pretending" to be from the past and kept telling her it was getting old. I was honestly surprised at how he was able to "fall" for her when he acted incredibly mad at her. Somehow, in just a few days, they were able to fall in love with each other, which was a bit quick and their interactions didn't lend to a lot of warm fuzzy feelings for me between them.
Their quest to find the maker of the shawl as well as the time travel was a fun part of the story. Trying to elude the bad guys in NYC wasn't difficult to imagine because of all the traffic there. lol Overall it was a cute story that I think someone who enjoys Regency with a twist would want to read.
*The author sent me the ebook for review. This is my personal opinion.
I will start off by saying I wish I had read book one before book two. It references some things like Claire and Julian St. John who were the main characters in book one and are also a big part of this story as well as Clarissa, who sounded like someone I would really dislike.
We meet Margaret (and St. John) right as she comes into the present day. Seeing our world through her 1800s eyes was pretty amusing. Unfortunately, finding her sister isn't as easy as they'd hoped it would be. Their timing happens to coincide with an event happing in the city that works out to both of their interests!
Margaret tries to keep up with all that's going on around her, but her 1800s sensibilities tend to be too much in this present day. When we meet Stewart, he seems like a nice enough fellow, but he's on the run and drags Margaret and St. John into the mix.
After Stewart spends about a day with Margaret, he seemed pretty sick of her constant "pretending" to be from the past and kept telling her it was getting old. I was honestly surprised at how he was able to "fall" for her when he acted incredibly mad at her. Somehow, in just a few days, they were able to fall in love with each other, which was a bit quick and their interactions didn't lend to a lot of warm fuzzy feelings for me between them.
Their quest to find the maker of the shawl as well as the time travel was a fun part of the story. Trying to elude the bad guys in NYC wasn't difficult to imagine because of all the traffic there. lol Overall it was a cute story that I think someone who enjoys Regency with a twist would want to read.
*The author sent me the ebook for review. This is my personal opinion.
March 17, 2024
Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard is a thrilling time traveling romance.
Imagine being able to jump through time 200 years into the future, or 200 years into the past. Imagine what sights you can see, the old world or the new. The author took us on a lovely ride that transcended time and different continents. We follow Margaret as she tries to find her sister but on her journey she finds more than her missing relative. There was danger and mystery during the way, and can Margaret find her way back home? 200 years back into the past?
I think though this novel can be read as a standalone, I really felt that the allure of the story starts in the first book (obviously), but I still enjoyed the story as my first introduction into the series. The reactions and the interactions between the characters seemed real and reasonable, especially when considering the reactions to coming to 200 years into the future. The MMC’s disbelief to the time travel fact as well felt real. I think the only thing that I wished that could have been fleshed out was the time the characters spent with each other, and falling in love. I don’t ever think a couple days is enough. But, despite that I still enjoyed the story. It was also cool while reading the story to see how our language has transformed so much (at least from British English to American English) and comparing societal norms and practices. The story kept me guessing as too how the characters would solve their predicaments and what would happen next.
I really recommend this novel, and in turn this series, to anyone who wants a nice historical/contemporary time travel romance.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Imagine being able to jump through time 200 years into the future, or 200 years into the past. Imagine what sights you can see, the old world or the new. The author took us on a lovely ride that transcended time and different continents. We follow Margaret as she tries to find her sister but on her journey she finds more than her missing relative. There was danger and mystery during the way, and can Margaret find her way back home? 200 years back into the past?
I think though this novel can be read as a standalone, I really felt that the allure of the story starts in the first book (obviously), but I still enjoyed the story as my first introduction into the series. The reactions and the interactions between the characters seemed real and reasonable, especially when considering the reactions to coming to 200 years into the future. The MMC’s disbelief to the time travel fact as well felt real. I think the only thing that I wished that could have been fleshed out was the time the characters spent with each other, and falling in love. I don’t ever think a couple days is enough. But, despite that I still enjoyed the story. It was also cool while reading the story to see how our language has transformed so much (at least from British English to American English) and comparing societal norms and practices. The story kept me guessing as too how the characters would solve their predicaments and what would happen next.
I really recommend this novel, and in turn this series, to anyone who wants a nice historical/contemporary time travel romance.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 1, 2023
Interesting concept, but... I found it borderline sacrilegious as a Jewish woman who loves to read Jewish historical fiction/ Jewish historical romance. I knew from the onset that a tallit was used for time travel, but there was something about it—I can't quite put my finger on it. I don't believe the author meant any harm, but I was miffed, to say the least. I didn't like the word "notorious" being used in conjunction with Jewish merchants in New York. Maybe use "famous" or "prominent" instead? There was also an issue with naming the tallit an Israeli ritual item. During the Regency period, the modern state of Israel did not exist. The Holy Land was under the Ottoman rule. It would later be called Palestine or Mandatory Palestine (using the derogatory name that the Romans called Judea when they conquered the territory). The author could have used "Israelite" or "Hebrew" and that would have been appropriate for the times. Also, the plural for tallit, is tallitot or talesim, not tallits. The other issue was the Messianic Jewish trope. I respect the author, and others who follow that belief, but for me; Jews are Jews and Christians are Christians. We can be united, we can work together to defeat evil, but there are fundamental precepts that differentiate between the two religious. That means (again IMHO), you can't be both at the same time. The last point that impacted the rating was formatting issues. I downloaded the eBook and paid $2.99; however their were several missing pages. I'm always happy to see Judaic themes in historical fiction/romance (especially if it's a Clean-Read), but this one didn't quite check off all my boxes.
December 20, 2023
Forever Lovely is book 2 of the Forever in Time Regency time travel series by Linore Rose Burkard. I found the series thoroughly enjoyable! The heroine, Miss Margaret Andrews, travels to our present day from 1819 in search of her sister but on a secret mission of her own. Escorted by a distant relation and friend, Julian St. John, they find themselves in New York City instead of their intended destination in Maine. It is there that she encounters Stewart Russell, who is studying for his PhD in 19th-century British literature, and attending a Jane Austen conference. Stewart mistakenly believes that is the reason Margaret is dressed in period clothing and speaking oddly as if from the 19th century. And thus begins a tale of time--being stuck in time, out of time, and in just the right place at the right time. Through much adventure and mishap, Margaret and Stewart, along with several favorites from the first book must discover the secret of the prayer shawl so Margaret and Stewart can find their happily ever after!
Though you can read this as a stand-alone, I think the reader experience is enhanced by reading both books as it continues the story of the characters in the first book. I have read a couple of time travel romances set in the Victorian era but none in the Regency era so I was intrigued when I came across this series. I was particularly drawn by how the author used a prayer shawl as the mechanism for time travel. I enjoyed this second book--seeing the continuation of the characters from book one and experiencing Margaret's love story!
Read this story for:
❤️Sweet Regency romance
❤️Multiple POV
❤️Time travel romance
❤️Heroine is a bluestocking
❤️Themes of beauty/acceptance
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Though you can read this as a stand-alone, I think the reader experience is enhanced by reading both books as it continues the story of the characters in the first book. I have read a couple of time travel romances set in the Victorian era but none in the Regency era so I was intrigued when I came across this series. I was particularly drawn by how the author used a prayer shawl as the mechanism for time travel. I enjoyed this second book--seeing the continuation of the characters from book one and experiencing Margaret's love story!
Read this story for:
❤️Sweet Regency romance
❤️Multiple POV
❤️Time travel romance
❤️Heroine is a bluestocking
❤️Themes of beauty/acceptance
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 29, 2024
Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard is a delightful dual timeline novel that totally charmed me. It is the second book in the Forever In Time series but can be read as a stand-alone.
Modern day New York and Regency England are the settings in the novel. Time travelling characters seamlessly slot into life in New York as there is a Jane Austen convention in town. The reader, along with the characters, wander the streets, marveling at the sights.
Linore Rose Burkard has comprehensively researched early nineteenth century language as her characters could easily have been lifted from a Jane Austen novel with their speech. There is much gentility which is charming.
As a character views the modern world through the lens of Regency England, she finds much wonder in the world.
Characters connect across time and space at just the right time. The reader is reminded of the biblical character of Esther, ‘for such a time as this.’
There is love and care within the novel as characters bud and blossom.
We are also held in suspense as the chase is on.
All the characters were wonderfully drawn and very charming.
Forever Lovely is a unique novel that enchanted me from the start.
I received a free copy from the author. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
Modern day New York and Regency England are the settings in the novel. Time travelling characters seamlessly slot into life in New York as there is a Jane Austen convention in town. The reader, along with the characters, wander the streets, marveling at the sights.
Linore Rose Burkard has comprehensively researched early nineteenth century language as her characters could easily have been lifted from a Jane Austen novel with their speech. There is much gentility which is charming.
As a character views the modern world through the lens of Regency England, she finds much wonder in the world.
Characters connect across time and space at just the right time. The reader is reminded of the biblical character of Esther, ‘for such a time as this.’
There is love and care within the novel as characters bud and blossom.
We are also held in suspense as the chase is on.
All the characters were wonderfully drawn and very charming.
Forever Lovely is a unique novel that enchanted me from the start.
I received a free copy from the author. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
December 31, 2023
I have always been fascinated with time travel so this book caught my attention and even though I had not read the first novel, i.e. Forever Lately, I could still read it as there lots of details to give you sufficient back story so you were not left grappling with the plot.
In this story, we meet Margaret, intent to take a one-day trip to catch up with her sister whom she has not seen in three years. She convinces Julian to take her along with him and unknown to Julian, Margaret's real motive for travelling to the future is to search for an invention that she can bring back to 1819 to help her succeed.
While in the future, Margaret meets twenty-first century Stewart Russell, a student on a full scholarship at New York University. He is attending a Jane Austin Reenactment festival which is where the two meet and their story takes off.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and would recommend it.
I received an ARC from the author and BookSirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
In this story, we meet Margaret, intent to take a one-day trip to catch up with her sister whom she has not seen in three years. She convinces Julian to take her along with him and unknown to Julian, Margaret's real motive for travelling to the future is to search for an invention that she can bring back to 1819 to help her succeed.
While in the future, Margaret meets twenty-first century Stewart Russell, a student on a full scholarship at New York University. He is attending a Jane Austin Reenactment festival which is where the two meet and their story takes off.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and would recommend it.
I received an ARC from the author and BookSirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 9, 2024
Forever Lovely, A Regency Time-Travel Romance by Linore Rose Burkard. Forever in Time #2. BooksGoSocial, 2023.
A lifetime of criticism from her older sister leaves 18-year-old Margaret Anderson without confidence in her own ability to ever attract a husband. Facing life with no way to support herself when her father’s estate passes to a male relative, Margaret persuades her time-travelling cousin to take her from 1814 England to present day New York. Margaret intends to identify some simple but appealing thing she can take back with her, then claim to invent.
The mechanism of time travel is a special shawl. Four characters are sharing it in this story, so the events and details surrounding its use take up quite a bit of this book, unlike many others I’ve read where what causes slipping through time is hazy or not discussed at all. This is a pleasant, simple story.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of Forever Lovely for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. #ForeverLovelyARegencyTimeTravelRomance #NetGalley
A lifetime of criticism from her older sister leaves 18-year-old Margaret Anderson without confidence in her own ability to ever attract a husband. Facing life with no way to support herself when her father’s estate passes to a male relative, Margaret persuades her time-travelling cousin to take her from 1814 England to present day New York. Margaret intends to identify some simple but appealing thing she can take back with her, then claim to invent.
The mechanism of time travel is a special shawl. Four characters are sharing it in this story, so the events and details surrounding its use take up quite a bit of this book, unlike many others I’ve read where what causes slipping through time is hazy or not discussed at all. This is a pleasant, simple story.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of Forever Lovely for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. #ForeverLovelyARegencyTimeTravelRomance #NetGalley
January 18, 2024
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and I'm willingly leaving a review
The author says it's a standalone but it's really not. Even though there are 4 years in between (in real life), the first book sets the base of this book. By 7%, I'm really annoyed with St. John. Margaret and him came to NY for her, not for him, but he keeps shorting her time (what she wants to check out) because he wants to do something else, like ride his Jaguar... I didn't understand how Russell, who studied and lived in the 21st century, didn't know English still had peerage and lived by it. I liked Margaret and Stewart's story; it was cute but there are over-the-top problems that could have been more believable. There is a HFN, albeit no HEA. We have no idea what happens to them and how the ton received him. There are multiple duplicates within the book and within the series; repeats that we did not need - some up to 5x-6x. In this book too, the verb tense is wrong (have forgot vs. have forgotten).
The author says it's a standalone but it's really not. Even though there are 4 years in between (in real life), the first book sets the base of this book. By 7%, I'm really annoyed with St. John. Margaret and him came to NY for her, not for him, but he keeps shorting her time (what she wants to check out) because he wants to do something else, like ride his Jaguar... I didn't understand how Russell, who studied and lived in the 21st century, didn't know English still had peerage and lived by it. I liked Margaret and Stewart's story; it was cute but there are over-the-top problems that could have been more believable. There is a HFN, albeit no HEA. We have no idea what happens to them and how the ton received him. There are multiple duplicates within the book and within the series; repeats that we did not need - some up to 5x-6x. In this book too, the verb tense is wrong (have forgot vs. have forgotten).
June 7, 2025
Time travel is always fun to read and I couldn’t wait to start Forever Lovely. Unfortunately, I found it hard to get into this story. This frustration is more on me than the author as I have not read the other book(s) in the series. I was able to catch on quickly, but felt the story dragged through the first half due to trying to understand the characters’ histories. Having said this though I found some of the characters interesting and would like to go back and read about Mr. St. John and Claire as well as Lady Ashworth. Unfortunately, I didn’t find myself caring much about the main couple of the book. The love story was very rushed. I realize this is due to the nature of their meeting, but wouldn’t anyone be a little concerned with “falling in love” within a week or two of meeting? For these reasons I gave 3 stars. I do look forward to reading more from this author as I am interested in seeing how their writing style is with the other books in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 26, 2023
A charming time-travel romance! Margaret Andrews accidentally travels from 1819 England to present-day New York City. She's fascinated with several modern inventions, such as computers and refrigerators, and considers borrowing one of the ideas to take with her time travel back to England so she can secure her future and gain recognition. While in New York City, she becomes good friends with Stewart Russell who is pursuing a doctorate. Their friendship deepens but is complicated by the fact that Stewart overheard a murder plot and is being pursued by men seeking to silence him. Margaret comes up with the perfect plan to protect him but needs a special item to do this and is stymied at every turn. Several of Margaret's relatives appear throughout the story, each seeking to aid Margaret and Stewart. An intriguing story about the importance of love and sacrifice in any time period. Don't miss reading this delightful tale!
November 29, 2023
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"Apparently the tallit won't allow us to leave. There must be some purpose in our being here."
Forever Lovely (2023, Lilliput Press), second in the Forever in Time series by Linore Rose Burkard, is a standalone time-travel Regency romance set in present day Manhattan and 1819 England. I really enjoyed the first book, so it was a given that I was going to read this one! I do recommend reading the series in order, but it's not necessary.
Rating: 5 stars
Is it clean/chaste? Yes!
Other content issues: None, though I was rather startled to read about a nursing baby!
Christian elements: The characters have faith in God, but the story is not in the Christian fiction genre. It's very accessible to non-Christians.
The heroine: Miss Margaret Andrews' sister disappeared into the future three years ago. It's 1819, and Margaret, now eighteen, is going to visit her absentee sister (in the future) for the very first time. Her method of time travel? A beautiful tallit, a prayer shawl of religious Jews. But things go sideways, and Margeret finds herself minus her chaperone, stranded in 21st century New York City.
The hero: Stewart Russell is a present-day grad student studying early British female writers when he meets Margaret at a Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) conference in New York. But he recently found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and is in serious trouble.
Margaret and Stewart help each other through their crises.
What I liked:
*The "card of credit" made me smile each time I read the phrase.
*Just as in the first book, Ms. Burkard does a nice job of highlighting the confusion one might expect of someone from the Regency era in modern times. "...she ordered three appetizers, understanding them as a first course, four entrees, (much to the surprise of the waiter), four sides, and…"
*A character from book one has become wealthy by borrowing an invention from the future: "handy leather straps that helped secure passengers in carriages (called 'seat belts' in the future, he said) which had already saved countless lives." What a brilliantly worthy way of interfering with the past!
*The fantasy element of time-travel being designed by God was wonderful, and that greatly increased my ability to accept the premise of the story.
What I didn’t like:
*Stewart became understandably frustrated with Margaret, but I felt like his frustration was too much and too sudden.
The bottom line: This is a wonderful Regency time travel romance, and I have no hesitation in recommending it! I look forward to reading more stories by Linore Rose Burkard.
My thanks to Ms. Burkard for a review copy of the book.
Also consider: I'm deviating here, and rather than suggesting a book I've previously read, I'm going to recommend a large Once Upon a Courtship collection that includes twelve original historical tales by twelve successful authors, several of whose stories I have enjoyed.
"Apparently the tallit won't allow us to leave. There must be some purpose in our being here."
Forever Lovely (2023, Lilliput Press), second in the Forever in Time series by Linore Rose Burkard, is a standalone time-travel Regency romance set in present day Manhattan and 1819 England. I really enjoyed the first book, so it was a given that I was going to read this one! I do recommend reading the series in order, but it's not necessary.
Rating: 5 stars
Is it clean/chaste? Yes!
Other content issues: None, though I was rather startled to read about a nursing baby!
Christian elements: The characters have faith in God, but the story is not in the Christian fiction genre. It's very accessible to non-Christians.
The heroine: Miss Margaret Andrews' sister disappeared into the future three years ago. It's 1819, and Margaret, now eighteen, is going to visit her absentee sister (in the future) for the very first time. Her method of time travel? A beautiful tallit, a prayer shawl of religious Jews. But things go sideways, and Margeret finds herself minus her chaperone, stranded in 21st century New York City.
The hero: Stewart Russell is a present-day grad student studying early British female writers when he meets Margaret at a Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) conference in New York. But he recently found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and is in serious trouble.
Margaret and Stewart help each other through their crises.
What I liked:
*The "card of credit" made me smile each time I read the phrase.
*Just as in the first book, Ms. Burkard does a nice job of highlighting the confusion one might expect of someone from the Regency era in modern times. "...she ordered three appetizers, understanding them as a first course, four entrees, (much to the surprise of the waiter), four sides, and…"
*A character from book one has become wealthy by borrowing an invention from the future: "handy leather straps that helped secure passengers in carriages (called 'seat belts' in the future, he said) which had already saved countless lives." What a brilliantly worthy way of interfering with the past!
*The fantasy element of time-travel being designed by God was wonderful, and that greatly increased my ability to accept the premise of the story.
What I didn’t like:
*Stewart became understandably frustrated with Margaret, but I felt like his frustration was too much and too sudden.
The bottom line: This is a wonderful Regency time travel romance, and I have no hesitation in recommending it! I look forward to reading more stories by Linore Rose Burkard.
My thanks to Ms. Burkard for a review copy of the book.
Also consider: I'm deviating here, and rather than suggesting a book I've previously read, I'm going to recommend a large Once Upon a Courtship collection that includes twelve original historical tales by twelve successful authors, several of whose stories I have enjoyed.
November 14, 2023
Loved it!
Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong place or time? Personally, I always felt like I should have been born during the Big Band era. I'm a huge "crooner" fan.
Forever Lovely will take you on a journey between the past of 1819 and present day. You will encounter some people who, like me, believe they were born in the wrong era and, unlike me, they get to experience new lives and adventures.
Ms. Burkard does a great job blending both times together, into a lovely story that will entertain and inspire you.
When you invest in a book series and it's characters, you can't help but feel what they feel, to anticipate and fear what's around the next corner. Even though this book, for the most part, can stand alone, I highly recommend reading the first book in this series, Forever Lately.
Come! Get swept away.....to the past, or future, depending on where you are now.
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