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Always and Forever
This is an alternate-cover edition for ASIN B009CBG4DK.
Archaeologist Quinn Shaughnessy loves to dig, loves the act of finding lost treasures, but more she loves understanding how "what was" affects "what is". When she stumbles onto a forgotten castle in the middle of the English countryside, she is determined to learn all that she can about the place. Never in Quinn's wildest dreams could she imagine her quest for answers would lead her into the adventure that awaits her. After an encounter with an old woman speaking of magic and the sighting of a handsome ghost who haunts the castle grounds, Quinn finds herself pulled back into the past to the time when the castle was inhabited.
Quinn will learn that it isn't by chance that she was the one to find that which was lost. She will learn first hand how the link to the past impacts the path of the future, and she will discover a love that not even the passing of time can diminish.
Archaeologist Quinn Shaughnessy loves to dig, loves the act of finding lost treasures, but more she loves understanding how "what was" affects "what is". When she stumbles onto a forgotten castle in the middle of the English countryside, she is determined to learn all that she can about the place. Never in Quinn's wildest dreams could she imagine her quest for answers would lead her into the adventure that awaits her. After an encounter with an old woman speaking of magic and the sighting of a handsome ghost who haunts the castle grounds, Quinn finds herself pulled back into the past to the time when the castle was inhabited.
Quinn will learn that it isn't by chance that she was the one to find that which was lost. She will learn first hand how the link to the past impacts the path of the future, and she will discover a love that not even the passing of time can diminish.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2012
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L.A. Fiore
32 books2,763 followersA top 11 Amazon Bestselling author, LA Fiore, wife, mom, identical twin, hybrid author, and extraterrestrial, is a fan of the fermented grape and a dabbler in storytelling. She believes in a happily ever after, but she likes to make her readers work for it. When she's not writing, she can usually be found in the garden or hanging on the deck with her family and friends. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband, two kids and their four fur babies.
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August 10, 2013
TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE
This is a difficult book to review. So much happens that it's hard not to give the story away.
But the basis of this tale is about Quinn Shaughnessy an archeologist, who hails from the US.. Who from a young age has been on many trips to England, drawn to Whispering Winds a castle that no one seems to know much about. But the current Duke has given permission for an archeological dig.
Quinn is somehow sent back in time to 1704 where she meets the Earl and owner and builder of the castle Archer Scarcliff.
There are many twists and turns to this story. It's a real page turner. The characters are very sympathetically written. The romance is tender and sweet. The sexual content is not explicit for those of you concerned.
Yes there were a few minor editing issues. But nothing that interupted my enjoyment.
This is a difficult book to review. So much happens that it's hard not to give the story away.
But the basis of this tale is about Quinn Shaughnessy an archeologist, who hails from the US.. Who from a young age has been on many trips to England, drawn to Whispering Winds a castle that no one seems to know much about. But the current Duke has given permission for an archeological dig.
Quinn is somehow sent back in time to 1704 where she meets the Earl and owner and builder of the castle Archer Scarcliff.
There are many twists and turns to this story. It's a real page turner. The characters are very sympathetically written. The romance is tender and sweet. The sexual content is not explicit for those of you concerned.
Yes there were a few minor editing issues. But nothing that interupted my enjoyment.
November 1, 2018
Time travelling book.
In the beginning, it was "Love at the First Sight" with this book. I absolutely fall in love with the plot. The character, and the whole package of this book. Really.
Long plot wasn't new to this author and yeah, take some courage for me to read long plot because, yeah, queen of the smut short story here, yes? YES!
This story went well oh so well and bla bla bla put all the sweet things in this book, but in the part two, when the heroine back to her life in present day, my interest became lack and lack, I don't know, maybe because so many same people with different name and this book become so much more complicated so I just read here and there and skip skip skip, I swear I don't know WHY THE EVIL VILLAIN BECOME AN EVIL VILLAIN. And my biggest question is: HOW THE EVIL VILLAIN AND ALL THE TIME TRAVELLERS ABLE TO DO TIME TRAVELLING. Somebody tell me plese....
Yes fellas, when it come to the conclussion of the case, I already to tired to follow their story because hey, they didn't have a little bit rest in their story. Tight-chested all the time. And so many new characters which is confusing and...... the main character was suffered after the heroine left. That's what I hate about this.
This plot, for the heroine, was some kind like step by step towards, but for the hero, the past hero, it was like step by step and stop and suffer for the rest of his life. Suffering 'till death takes him which is long long long time. I think it was so unfair . NOOOOOOOOOOOO
And the ending? The ending was just like cut-off. Thats all. The plot suddenly evaporate, author? Because hell. That was so disappointed. Really
In the beginning, it was "Love at the First Sight" with this book. I absolutely fall in love with the plot. The character, and the whole package of this book. Really.
Long plot wasn't new to this author and yeah, take some courage for me to read long plot because, yeah, queen of the smut short story here, yes? YES!
This story went well oh so well and bla bla bla put all the sweet things in this book, but in the part two, when the heroine back to her life in present day, my interest became lack and lack, I don't know, maybe because so many same people with different name and this book become so much more complicated so I just read here and there and skip skip skip, I swear I don't know WHY THE EVIL VILLAIN BECOME AN EVIL VILLAIN. And my biggest question is: HOW THE EVIL VILLAIN AND ALL THE TIME TRAVELLERS ABLE TO DO TIME TRAVELLING. Somebody tell me plese....
Yes fellas, when it come to the conclussion of the case, I already to tired to follow their story because hey, they didn't have a little bit rest in their story. Tight-chested all the time. And so many new characters which is confusing and...... the main character was suffered after the heroine left. That's what I hate about this.
This plot, for the heroine, was some kind like step by step towards, but for the hero, the past hero, it was like step by step and stop and suffer for the rest of his life. Suffering 'till death takes him which is long long long time. I think it was so unfair . NOOOOOOOOOOOO
And the ending? The ending was just like cut-off. Thats all. The plot suddenly evaporate, author? Because hell. That was so disappointed. Really
September 2, 2013
When I started reading this story, I thought the dialogue was stilted, the characters were stiff, and this was a new author's first draft of a rewrite of Jude Devereaux's Knight in Shining Armor (a five-star book, by the way - if you haven't read it yet, do that NOW). However, as the story progressed the characters relaxed, the plot thickened, and the story developed its own life. In Knight, the hero and heroine both do time travel and live happily ever after. In Always and Forever, not only the hero and heroine time-travel, but there are also evil doers who also travel through time to keep the lovers apart and stop them from getting their happily ever after. The hero and heroine are trying to spend every minute together they can, while still trying to figure out who is trying to harm them and stop them from being together, and why, and how to stop them, before their time runs out and they are returned to their own time periods. Always and Forever is therefore one step beyond Knight in Shining Armor, deeper and more complex, without a guaranteed happy ending for the H&h.
I would have given this five stars for the plot development, the characters, and the complexity of the story. However, the editing on this book is truly dreadful. It is distracting to have page after page, after page, after page, of typos, incorrect verb tenses, wrong pronouns, the wrong person's name used in a scene, bad adjectives, and on and on. People who like to read, instead of listening to books on tape or watching movies, tend to read because we like and respect the written word. An author who publishes a manuscript full of grammatical errors is demonstrating disrespect for his/her audience. It seems to indicate that either we won't recognize the errors, or we've lowered our standards in favor of a good story and we won't care about the errors we recognize. This is not the case. I don't fault the author, because it's the author's job to create the story and characters - and Ms. Fiore does that here very, very well. It is an editor's job to correct and polish the manuscript until it's a finished product worth buying, and that wasn't done here. It's a shame, because the story deserves five-stars, for emotion, pathos, the ability to grip you and make you care about the characters.
I would have given this five stars for the plot development, the characters, and the complexity of the story. However, the editing on this book is truly dreadful. It is distracting to have page after page, after page, after page, of typos, incorrect verb tenses, wrong pronouns, the wrong person's name used in a scene, bad adjectives, and on and on. People who like to read, instead of listening to books on tape or watching movies, tend to read because we like and respect the written word. An author who publishes a manuscript full of grammatical errors is demonstrating disrespect for his/her audience. It seems to indicate that either we won't recognize the errors, or we've lowered our standards in favor of a good story and we won't care about the errors we recognize. This is not the case. I don't fault the author, because it's the author's job to create the story and characters - and Ms. Fiore does that here very, very well. It is an editor's job to correct and polish the manuscript until it's a finished product worth buying, and that wasn't done here. It's a shame, because the story deserves five-stars, for emotion, pathos, the ability to grip you and make you care about the characters.
March 23, 2015
Good ideas, needs editing
I don't know that this book was self-published without formal or much in the way of editing, but to me, it read as if this was the case. Many good ideas and could be a good read, but I found the lack of polishing distracting.
I don't know that this book was self-published without formal or much in the way of editing, but to me, it read as if this was the case. Many good ideas and could be a good read, but I found the lack of polishing distracting.
August 9, 2017
WOW, this was really good. This is the first time I read this genre and I was pleasantly surprised. The first part of the book blew me away. I couldn't put it down. The characters are so well developed, I could tangibly feel the love between Archer, Quinn, and Nickie. At first I was a little wary, especially because of the title but after reading the book, the title totally makes sense. They fell in love not only for always but forever, in time.
The first part of the book Quinn was pulled to the castle in England after she graduated from college. The castle, Whispering Winds, had no claim to it. There was no history regarding the castle or the family that lived there. Only mystery surrounded the castle which was in excellent condition considering it's age. There were claims from the towns people that the castle was haunted but the castle called to her and she didn't understand why she felt so at home in the castle until she saw Archer's ghost calling to her, in a sense, from their tree. Then she travels back in time and the story beautifully unravels. I loved all the characters, Archer, Quinn, Nickie and Thaddeus. Thaddeus found Quinn when she appeared in their century and took her under his wing. The banter between the two was hilarious, they had such a beautiful brother and sister relationship. Archer was betrothed to a wicked woman Katherine, which was wicked and hated Archer's son Nickie. Quinn quickly took to Nickie and they bonded after she saved him on several occasions. Quinn rectified the past and then came the second part of the book.
Not to fond of the second part of the book, hence the 4 stars. It was confusing to say the least because now they were talking about people from the future who went back in time to rectify the future. Then there were the same characters who discovered time travel that were going back and forth in time. This time travel aged the persons traveling back and forth. These same people were altering the past, then there were the fated who eventually rectified everything. I won't go into detail because I don't want to ruin the story for those who read it but I can tell you, even though I was not a fan of the second half, it's worth the read.
Those who read my reviews know I love me a sexy story with detailed hot sex scenes. This book doesn't have one of those scenes so if you are looking for a sexy read this is not one of those books but I do recommend you read it anyway. There are implications of their love life just not in detail. I was highlighting almost every page, that's how good it is. I first borrowed this book through my Kindle Unlimited account but I ended up buying the book. I was pleasantly surprised.
The first part of the book Quinn was pulled to the castle in England after she graduated from college. The castle, Whispering Winds, had no claim to it. There was no history regarding the castle or the family that lived there. Only mystery surrounded the castle which was in excellent condition considering it's age. There were claims from the towns people that the castle was haunted but the castle called to her and she didn't understand why she felt so at home in the castle until she saw Archer's ghost calling to her, in a sense, from their tree. Then she travels back in time and the story beautifully unravels. I loved all the characters, Archer, Quinn, Nickie and Thaddeus. Thaddeus found Quinn when she appeared in their century and took her under his wing. The banter between the two was hilarious, they had such a beautiful brother and sister relationship. Archer was betrothed to a wicked woman Katherine, which was wicked and hated Archer's son Nickie. Quinn quickly took to Nickie and they bonded after she saved him on several occasions. Quinn rectified the past and then came the second part of the book.
Not to fond of the second part of the book, hence the 4 stars. It was confusing to say the least because now they were talking about people from the future who went back in time to rectify the future. Then there were the same characters who discovered time travel that were going back and forth in time. This time travel aged the persons traveling back and forth. These same people were altering the past, then there were the fated who eventually rectified everything. I won't go into detail because I don't want to ruin the story for those who read it but I can tell you, even though I was not a fan of the second half, it's worth the read.
Those who read my reviews know I love me a sexy story with detailed hot sex scenes. This book doesn't have one of those scenes so if you are looking for a sexy read this is not one of those books but I do recommend you read it anyway. There are implications of their love life just not in detail. I was highlighting almost every page, that's how good it is. I first borrowed this book through my Kindle Unlimited account but I ended up buying the book. I was pleasantly surprised.
January 25, 2021
The premise was promising - time traveling romance, historical thriller, murder mystery - but the story seemed to get ahead of itself in the second half. There were way too many characters and timelines to track. The center of the novel is the idea that some loves never die - and while the romance is sweet - I wish Fiore had taken the time to build the mechanics of time travel and the intrigue more for a better pay off in the end. The second half became muddled with half-finished plots and we don’t really get resolution to the villain or the main conflict - it’s sort of just Magic’ed away. The ending with the fates just seemed like a cop-out to me for having a coherent end to the two timelines. I also wished that we had spent more time with the internal conflict of loving Archer and Gabriel. That said, I think the worst part was the ending:
SPOILERS
We build up to the reveal that Katherine aka Niall’s sister aka Mrs. Payne murdered Morgan and that she was the driving force behind th entire story line. However, the mechanics of time travel were not really explained so I was just confused as to how this all happened. Also I literally didn’t even remember who the hell Niall was so the fact that Katherine was actually his sister all along meant nothing to me. The existence of the fates to just suddenly put everything back in the right place as also super confusing - did Quinn go back in time as Quinn or as Morgan? What exactly happened to Morgan then?? How did she come back to modern day to be with Gabriel?? Also the destruction of the codex and necklace thing happened off-screen?? Which made everything more confusing!
Personally here’s how I think it should’ve ended - I think that Quinn should’ve gone back in time, saved Morgan, said a proper goodbye to Archer and the last scene of the book is her walking into the pub for the first time and meeting Gabriel for the first time - and their eyes meet and they have this instant connection from a past lifetime. It makes the entire two timelines stitch together well and makes Quinn a more active character rather than just participating in whatever the fates decide to do.
Overall, good concept but wasted potential
SPOILERS
We build up to the reveal that Katherine aka Niall’s sister aka Mrs. Payne murdered Morgan and that she was the driving force behind th entire story line. However, the mechanics of time travel were not really explained so I was just confused as to how this all happened. Also I literally didn’t even remember who the hell Niall was so the fact that Katherine was actually his sister all along meant nothing to me. The existence of the fates to just suddenly put everything back in the right place as also super confusing - did Quinn go back in time as Quinn or as Morgan? What exactly happened to Morgan then?? How did she come back to modern day to be with Gabriel?? Also the destruction of the codex and necklace thing happened off-screen?? Which made everything more confusing!
Personally here’s how I think it should’ve ended - I think that Quinn should’ve gone back in time, saved Morgan, said a proper goodbye to Archer and the last scene of the book is her walking into the pub for the first time and meeting Gabriel for the first time - and their eyes meet and they have this instant connection from a past lifetime. It makes the entire two timelines stitch together well and makes Quinn a more active character rather than just participating in whatever the fates decide to do.
Overall, good concept but wasted potential
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2019
An intriguing view of time travel
This time travel story has several facets and may be difficult to follow if you're not paying attention. Quinn Shaughnessy, living in the present, is in a car crash and finds herself 300 years in the past. Although Archer Scarcliff is betrothed to Katherine, he falls in love Quinn at first sight. Soon they are lovers, but suddenly Quinn is returned to the present.
In the present, Quinn meets Gabriel McCabe and they experience an immediate attraction to each other. They discover that someone bears them ill will and they set out to learn who and why they they are threatened. Then there's the puzzle of antiquities being discovered before it is known that they ever existed.
I enjoyed reading this book and plan to explore other books by this author.
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This time travel story has several facets and may be difficult to follow if you're not paying attention. Quinn Shaughnessy, living in the present, is in a car crash and finds herself 300 years in the past. Although Archer Scarcliff is betrothed to Katherine, he falls in love Quinn at first sight. Soon they are lovers, but suddenly Quinn is returned to the present.
In the present, Quinn meets Gabriel McCabe and they experience an immediate attraction to each other. They discover that someone bears them ill will and they set out to learn who and why they they are threatened. Then there's the puzzle of antiquities being discovered before it is known that they ever existed.
I enjoyed reading this book and plan to explore other books by this author.
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November 23, 2017
This book is difficult to review.
The author takes you places you have never been before, the first half of the book flew by, it was awesome, i loved every aspect of it, but then its as it the second half of the book was given to another author to finish, it dragged, there was way too much useless information crammed into this book. The ending was seriously stupid, it was rushed and i wish we could have cut out all the useless information and spend more time on the ending. But in all, its a good book.
The author takes you places you have never been before, the first half of the book flew by, it was awesome, i loved every aspect of it, but then its as it the second half of the book was given to another author to finish, it dragged, there was way too much useless information crammed into this book. The ending was seriously stupid, it was rushed and i wish we could have cut out all the useless information and spend more time on the ending. But in all, its a good book.
August 4, 2018
5 Stars!
I don't often take the time to review books beyond giving them a star rating; but Always and Forever is the best story I've read in quite a while. The characters are well developed, and the story really is immersive. The concept of "destined souls" and "fated love" can be rather cheesy, but L.A. Fiore did a beautiful job of weaving a tale of romance that spans centuries.
I don't often take the time to review books beyond giving them a star rating; but Always and Forever is the best story I've read in quite a while. The characters are well developed, and the story really is immersive. The concept of "destined souls" and "fated love" can be rather cheesy, but L.A. Fiore did a beautiful job of weaving a tale of romance that spans centuries.
September 14, 2017
Damn if I didn't cry. The only other book that affected me this bad was Transcendence by Shay Savage. Plot was kinda similar to Outlander. Loved the characters. And LOVED the ending.
4.5 stars (Could have been better though)
4.5 stars (Could have been better though)
February 16, 2018
Time travel, fact or fiction? Quinn has an adventure of a lifetime. So many questions needing so many answers. She is drawn to a castle. This is the beginning and what will be the ending? Liked this story with lots of twists and turns.
April 23, 2020
Exceptional
This book took me completely by surprise as I was a bit dubious about the time travel aspect but was i wrong this book captivated me from page 1 to the end so much so that i read it in a day could not recommend this book more
This book took me completely by surprise as I was a bit dubious about the time travel aspect but was i wrong this book captivated me from page 1 to the end so much so that i read it in a day could not recommend this book more
December 5, 2017
Fairytale
This book plus you in I felt the emotions of the characters. It’s been a while since I have happy and sad tears when reading but this book is just that good!
This book plus you in I felt the emotions of the characters. It’s been a while since I have happy and sad tears when reading but this book is just that good!
December 28, 2017
Ok
Not as good as her other books... Sometimes a little boring the only reason I read it is I kept on waiting for it to get better
Not as good as her other books... Sometimes a little boring the only reason I read it is I kept on waiting for it to get better
April 23, 2018
The first half was fun. The second half was difficult to follow.
April 25, 2020
This was an interesting, if a bit confusing time travel, reincarnation book. Quinn is an archaologist who is fascinated by the history of a forgotten castle in England. No one seems to remember anything about who lived their or their history. She finds herself back in time and meets the inhabitants herself. She gets involved in their lives and realizes there is a crime that happens and she must solve that crime in order to change the fate of the people that live there. In the process, she falls in love.
When she finds herself back in her own time, she can't stop thinking about the mystery and the man she loved. But there is another man in her own time she is starting to love as well. Somehow, all of their pasts, presents and futures are tied together and they must figure out the key to the puzzle in order to stop history from repeating itself.
When she finds herself back in her own time, she can't stop thinking about the mystery and the man she loved. But there is another man in her own time she is starting to love as well. Somehow, all of their pasts, presents and futures are tied together and they must figure out the key to the puzzle in order to stop history from repeating itself.
October 18, 2016
Well I have read a few books in my time but this book I could not put down, it had me from page 1
Brilliant xxx
Brilliant xxx
May 19, 2018
An interesting and intriguing storyline of time travel that has you thinking through the mechanics long after the reader finishes the book. I was intrigued by the relationship between the characters in the present and the past. The author has a knack for writing them with similar, but differing traits that makes the differences in time seem more believable. Parts of the story were difficult to understand and I found myself sometimes questioning if the thought process of the time travel was correct; hence, my four star rating.
March 21, 2017
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At first I was hesitant to read Always and Forever by L.A Fiore because I hadn’t stepped into the genre of time travel romance before and was doubtful I would enjoy it. Yeah I couldn’t have been more wrong, once I started reading Quinn and Archer's story my kindle couldn’t be pried from my hands. I fell in love with this book and ended up with one of my worst book hangover’s to date, and I felt like I needed another book fix straight away but couldn’t find anything remotely close to this book.
Because I was new to this genre I didn’t know what to expect so I went in blind and just let myself feel the story. Quinn was an expert archaeologist and her skills landed her a job working in England where she worked alongside a team of elite specialists in her field. Quinn had been out sightseeing taking in the beautiful countryside when she felt herself having to pull over. Something deep resonated within her to follow down a path which led her to an abandoned castle. Drawn to the forgotten castle Quinn made it her mission over the years to uncover it's history and the secrets it held within its eerie grounds, the empty hallways and the once occupied bedroom chambers. I got so hooked to the story from the prologue that I fell straight into the adventure with Quinn.
When the story took Quinn back in time I absolutely loved it and Archer had a lot to do with that, man I loved the guy! Lord Archer Scarcliff was broody, distant, quiet, unaffectionate and cold. The connection and brewing romance between Quinn and Archer gave me butterflies, made me smile and also made my heart ache with longing. Once Quinn was able to own Archer’s heart his walls came down and he was so sweet, possessive, protective, jealous and affectionate. She opened his heart to allow happiness in and become the man he wanted to be. The story had many loveable side characters and mine were Thaddeus and Nickie.
Always and Forever turned out to be such a little gem to read and I got swept into the adventure. I did have to keep on my toes being taken to the past and future and the role of the characters, but I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and I could not have predicted the twists and turns. Whilst the story was romantic, heart-melting and suspenseful I also found it to be an emotional read. Where I felt slightly let down was on the sexual content, yes I felt the intimacy between Archer and Quinn but I wanted so much more. I wanted to read about their passionate scenes and especially in part two where I so expected it, also the epilogue was beautiful but I wanted to have at least experienced the joy that led to Quinn & Archer’s happiness, hence why I rated this four stars but hated giving it that. With that being said it's still not held me back from re-reads, it's one of my favourite books by this author.
At first I was hesitant to read Always and Forever by L.A Fiore because I hadn’t stepped into the genre of time travel romance before and was doubtful I would enjoy it. Yeah I couldn’t have been more wrong, once I started reading Quinn and Archer's story my kindle couldn’t be pried from my hands. I fell in love with this book and ended up with one of my worst book hangover’s to date, and I felt like I needed another book fix straight away but couldn’t find anything remotely close to this book.
Because I was new to this genre I didn’t know what to expect so I went in blind and just let myself feel the story. Quinn was an expert archaeologist and her skills landed her a job working in England where she worked alongside a team of elite specialists in her field. Quinn had been out sightseeing taking in the beautiful countryside when she felt herself having to pull over. Something deep resonated within her to follow down a path which led her to an abandoned castle. Drawn to the forgotten castle Quinn made it her mission over the years to uncover it's history and the secrets it held within its eerie grounds, the empty hallways and the once occupied bedroom chambers. I got so hooked to the story from the prologue that I fell straight into the adventure with Quinn.
When the story took Quinn back in time I absolutely loved it and Archer had a lot to do with that, man I loved the guy! Lord Archer Scarcliff was broody, distant, quiet, unaffectionate and cold. The connection and brewing romance between Quinn and Archer gave me butterflies, made me smile and also made my heart ache with longing. Once Quinn was able to own Archer’s heart his walls came down and he was so sweet, possessive, protective, jealous and affectionate. She opened his heart to allow happiness in and become the man he wanted to be. The story had many loveable side characters and mine were Thaddeus and Nickie.
Always and Forever turned out to be such a little gem to read and I got swept into the adventure. I did have to keep on my toes being taken to the past and future and the role of the characters, but I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and I could not have predicted the twists and turns. Whilst the story was romantic, heart-melting and suspenseful I also found it to be an emotional read. Where I felt slightly let down was on the sexual content, yes I felt the intimacy between Archer and Quinn but I wanted so much more. I wanted to read about their passionate scenes and especially in part two where I so expected it, also the epilogue was beautiful but I wanted to have at least experienced the joy that led to Quinn & Archer’s happiness, hence why I rated this four stars but hated giving it that. With that being said it's still not held me back from re-reads, it's one of my favourite books by this author.
December 18, 2016
This book is a recommended one by a friend. And it took me long enough to finish this story, because honestly, I wasn't a big fan of time travel romance. But this book, in a very good way, changes that opinion of mine.
Started reading this last month, was a bit bored with the first few chapters because of the slow paced story (even though the love at first sight wasn't -- first thought!). Then returned reading it after the Finals week that kept me busy. But anyway, I enjoyed reading through the remaining of Part One because I am a fan of historical romance. Plus! It is already giving hint of the main conflict of the story: keeping the main characters apart, keeping the destined and fated souls not be together.
Part Two is rather much exciting part: 1) it intrigued me of the real conflict of the story; 2) too much scenes are happening; 3) familiar people are quite to be alive in the present; 4) speaking of present, 'present' in the Part One is different from the Part Two (!!!!!); 5) Archer and Gabriel (go figure, omg!!!) and 6) Scarliff's treasure. I'm probably mentioning some of the things but I'm sure I missed something else.
I wouldn't probably mentioned about the real conflict but this story gave me too many heartbreak scenes wherein the characters kept on being apart, in the past and even the future! The twists and turns of this book are so good that I felt almost throwing my phone while reading on my app.
I gave the book a 4.2/5 rating. Weird rating but an acceptable one. Hehe. I was glad that somehow that the ending mentioned about the "past" and the "future" but not of the "present." Somehow, it was open-ended so it was good. It was left a mystery but the both "past" and "future" events made that all up!
PS. After reading, I understood what was the "love at first sight" meant for this story. Hurrah for destined and fated souls!
Started reading this last month, was a bit bored with the first few chapters because of the slow paced story (even though the love at first sight wasn't -- first thought!). Then returned reading it after the Finals week that kept me busy. But anyway, I enjoyed reading through the remaining of Part One because I am a fan of historical romance. Plus! It is already giving hint of the main conflict of the story: keeping the main characters apart, keeping the destined and fated souls not be together.
Part Two is rather much exciting part: 1) it intrigued me of the real conflict of the story; 2) too much scenes are happening; 3) familiar people are quite to be alive in the present; 4) speaking of present, 'present' in the Part One is different from the Part Two (!!!!!); 5) Archer and Gabriel (go figure, omg!!!) and 6) Scarliff's treasure. I'm probably mentioning some of the things but I'm sure I missed something else.
I wouldn't probably mentioned about the real conflict but this story gave me too many heartbreak scenes wherein the characters kept on being apart, in the past and even the future! The twists and turns of this book are so good that I felt almost throwing my phone while reading on my app.
I gave the book a 4.2/5 rating. Weird rating but an acceptable one. Hehe. I was glad that somehow that the ending mentioned about the "past" and the "future" but not of the "present." Somehow, it was open-ended so it was good. It was left a mystery but the both "past" and "future" events made that all up!
PS. After reading, I understood what was the "love at first sight" meant for this story. Hurrah for destined and fated souls!
March 15, 2017
I should have known that L.A Fiore was giving me another great book to read, so glad I did get this one ! Its long, with so much to process and questions to answer, but in the end? Definately worth it ! Loved this one, gonna be shipping A + Q for awhile ! xx
May 13, 2015
Amazingly Written
I gave this a 4 star review! I loved this book and it's one I would read again, along with all F.A Fiore's books.
The only reason I reviewed this at a 4 instead of a 5, were 2 things.
1. There was no steaminess... Maybe that's the wrong word. There was leading to "the act" but then it stopped and went to a new chapter...
2. I love a book with a life between the H/h. Everyday, mundane, things that make a person's relationship work.
If you've read Beautifully Damaged, or really almost any of the other books by this writer, you will understand.
This book didn't develop the relationship in Part 2.
Other than those two things, this book is amazing and makes me reconsider time travel romance books... If only they were all this amazing.
I gave this a 4 star review! I loved this book and it's one I would read again, along with all F.A Fiore's books.
The only reason I reviewed this at a 4 instead of a 5, were 2 things.
1. There was no steaminess... Maybe that's the wrong word. There was leading to "the act" but then it stopped and went to a new chapter...
2. I love a book with a life between the H/h. Everyday, mundane, things that make a person's relationship work.
If you've read Beautifully Damaged, or really almost any of the other books by this writer, you will understand.
This book didn't develop the relationship in Part 2.
Other than those two things, this book is amazing and makes me reconsider time travel romance books... If only they were all this amazing.
February 8, 2015
This book could have been a 5 star easily. The who done it mystery was quite compelling and interesting. The characters of Quinn, Thaddeus and Archer/Gabriel were great. Katherine was evil. But it got really confusing with all the time jumping in the second half and Bryon's motives didn't make sense to me. Plus, the typos/tense problems were everywhere. So, that's why it's a 3. A good read but has some flaws.
October 6, 2015
absolutely loved this book, the strength of love and how it can battle throught time and other obstacles purposely trying to stop it and still end up being beautiful made me all happy and fuzzy... this story had me constantly wanting to know what happened next aswell as constant tears for the heart ache and loss for a love they are trying to save.. The ending left me with a smile on my face and tears down my cheeks.... I recommend you read.
July 2, 2016
Loved this book oh it was amazing I loved how much Archer/Gabriel and Quinn were destined for each other and unloved how the past was represented it made me feel as if I was there with them and I loved that I am not normally a fan of mystery but this book made me love it the writing was engaging and the story flowed seamlessly I am so happy they got their happy ending they deserved it after all that they had gone through for one's crazy obsession
July 27, 2014
I seriously cried like a baby..
I'd stop then start again! so good!
I can't believe more people haven't noticed this book and read it!
I'd stop then start again! so good!
I can't believe more people haven't noticed this book and read it!
July 4, 2015
Amazing book.
this is a beautiful love story. it has a great storyline, fabulous characters. lots of twists and turns. kept me hooked from the first page. have thoroughly enjoyed all her books I've read so far, can't wait to find more. definitely recommending
this is a beautiful love story. it has a great storyline, fabulous characters. lots of twists and turns. kept me hooked from the first page. have thoroughly enjoyed all her books I've read so far, can't wait to find more. definitely recommending
December 21, 2017
Page Turner!
I loved this story. I had to force myself to put it down so I could go back to reality. I enjoyed the mysteries, kept me guessing until the end. Highly recommend this book!
I loved this story. I had to force myself to put it down so I could go back to reality. I enjoyed the mysteries, kept me guessing until the end. Highly recommend this book!
June 28, 2013
A beautiful story that leaves you hoping all fairy tales are really true.
Loved the characters. Loved the detail.
Loved the characters. Loved the detail.
November 3, 2014
It truly was an always and forever. It was very intriguing how people can time travel and mess with the timeline.
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