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Quinn has no idea why a short trip to a small town turned into her moving there and buying an antique shop, but after five years of waiting, her answer walks right through the shop’s door.
Leaving the big city, Abby Brennon, a best-selling author, moves back home after looking for the quiet calm that comes from living in a small town but also something else that she can’t quite describe even to herself. When she walks into the antique shop and sees Quinn Jordan, things start to make sense.
A photo of two women from the 1930s inspires Abby to write a book about the two women in it, but the story doesn’t feel like fiction to her. That photo has both Quinn and Abby curious about its origin, and soon, they’re having visions of a shared past that feel so familiar, they must be real. Another photo of two other women brings about more visions, and it doesn’t take Quinn and Abby long to realize that these are visions of their past lives together.
Over centuries, they have found each other time and time again. They’ve fallen in love and passed that love onto the next version of themselves until they’re standing in that antique shop, wondering if they’re drawn to each other now because of their past, or if there is something real between them today.
Join Abby and Quinn as they go on a journey discovering that they’ve been many women throughout history, always finding each other and that epic kind of love that has always been timeless.
Leaving the big city, Abby Brennon, a best-selling author, moves back home after looking for the quiet calm that comes from living in a small town but also something else that she can’t quite describe even to herself. When she walks into the antique shop and sees Quinn Jordan, things start to make sense.
A photo of two women from the 1930s inspires Abby to write a book about the two women in it, but the story doesn’t feel like fiction to her. That photo has both Quinn and Abby curious about its origin, and soon, they’re having visions of a shared past that feel so familiar, they must be real. Another photo of two other women brings about more visions, and it doesn’t take Quinn and Abby long to realize that these are visions of their past lives together.
Over centuries, they have found each other time and time again. They’ve fallen in love and passed that love onto the next version of themselves until they’re standing in that antique shop, wondering if they’re drawn to each other now because of their past, or if there is something real between them today.
Join Abby and Quinn as they go on a journey discovering that they’ve been many women throughout history, always finding each other and that epic kind of love that has always been timeless.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2024
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Nicole Pyland
80 books824 followersNicole Pyland is a bestselling author of lesbian romance stand-alone novels and series like Chicago Series, Holiday Series, Royalty Series, Sports Series, and more. Since 2017, she’s published over 60 novels (not including her What Happened After shorts), and more books are on their way.
Nicole grew up in Indiana, studying English & Film and then getting a MS in Behavior Analysis and moving to California, working by day as a Head of Training at a startup. She lives with her wife and their opinionated cat, who spends his evenings helping her write stories by occupying half the chair.
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Nicole grew up in Indiana, studying English & Film and then getting a MS in Behavior Analysis and moving to California, working by day as a Head of Training at a startup. She lives with her wife and their opinionated cat, who spends his evenings helping her write stories by occupying half the chair.
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March 26, 2025
I had my doubts Pyland was a Swiftie, but what better proof than writing a book based on a Taylor Swift song? It's not only the same title; you will also find the same period mentioned in the song. Pyland managed to write several novellas in one book, with the stories of four couples through the centuries. I always loved historical sapphic novels, even if they are painful most of the time. Pyland managed to acknowledge the hardship of each time period without giving a tragic ending to the couples, and that was a prowess. But if you are talking about reincarnation, of course, there is mention of death. I was invested in each couple's story, even if I don't understand how one brain can accumulate the memories of several lives when I can barely remember what I ate for lunch. I was so overwhelmed for Abby and Quinn.The book made me think about my own vision of reincarnation, and I was even a bit confused at first about the years, as in my head, one had to die before being reborn. I really liked how Pyland managed to link every story together in the end.
I won't mention the narration by Quinn Riley, because I sound like a broken record when I say I am in love with the way she gives life to stories.
Overall, it was a refreshing book that I enjoyed, even more so as a Taylor Swift fan.
I won't mention the narration by Quinn Riley, because I sound like a broken record when I say I am in love with the way she gives life to stories.
Overall, it was a refreshing book that I enjoyed, even more so as a Taylor Swift fan.
January 12, 2025
The theme of this book is reincarnation, and it goes back in time over decades to tell the story of different women in loving relationships. Current day Abby and Quinn meet by chance in Quinn's antique shop. They find an old picture with a man and woman getting married and a second woman is looking on and clearly angry and upset. This photo triggers Abby to have a psychic experience where she goes back in time and relives this experience of the people in the photo. As time goes on she has more visions of their life.This couple Harriet and Deb lived in the 1940s.
Abby is a novelist and begins to write Harriet and Deb's story. Abby then has visions of Cheryl and Diana who lived in the 1950s. From there she continues to have other visions of couples going back to the 1500s. As she gets to know Quinn better she finds out that Quinn is also having these same visions.
Abby is a reserved person who has anxiety attacks and likes living her solitary life until she meets Quinn. They discover that these characters from the past are actually themselves. And as their attraction grows, they are conflicted to understand if their feelings for each other are because they are reenacting the past loves or if their feelings are unique to themselves.
I liked the concept of the story and the complexity and intelligence Pyland showed in creating it. I found a lot of the back stories boring and repetitive after reading about Cheryl and Barb.
Abby is a novelist and begins to write Harriet and Deb's story. Abby then has visions of Cheryl and Diana who lived in the 1950s. From there she continues to have other visions of couples going back to the 1500s. As she gets to know Quinn better she finds out that Quinn is also having these same visions.
Abby is a reserved person who has anxiety attacks and likes living her solitary life until she meets Quinn. They discover that these characters from the past are actually themselves. And as their attraction grows, they are conflicted to understand if their feelings for each other are because they are reenacting the past loves or if their feelings are unique to themselves.
I liked the concept of the story and the complexity and intelligence Pyland showed in creating it. I found a lot of the back stories boring and repetitive after reading about Cheryl and Barb.
January 16, 2025
Reincarnation and we are not talking about one or two lives ago; it spans back a couple of centuries! I haven’t read a plot like this before, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The story follows the lives of our two main characters, spanning over centuries and how they are linked through a child, a home, a job, and photos, among others. Timeless turns out to be an interesting and enjoyable read.
January 10, 2025
Timeless by Nicole Pyland was a thoroughly enjoyable read. At first, it felt a bit predictable, like I knew where things were going, but then the emotional struggles of the MCs, Quinn and Abby, made everything more interesting. As the characters started to realize they were having visions of real people from different timelines, the story got much deeper than I expected! I really liked the way the author handled the idea of reincarnation and soulmates – I find it fresh and unique!
One of the things that immediately stood out to me was how Pyland made me think about how many writers interact with their characters. It felt like the characters were alive and had minds of their own, almost like they were in charge of their story, and the author was just writing it down. 😄 It made me wonder: what if authors are just versions of their own characters, living different lives across time? It was such an interesting twist on reincarnation that I hadn’t thought about before…
That said, I did get a little confused here and there. There are a lot of characters and couples in different timelines, and sometimes I had to pause to figure out who was who. For example, who exactly is Quinn in Harriet and Deb’s timeline? Or who is Abby in Cheryl and Diana’s story? Even in the present timeline, I sometimes had to stop and think about who was speaking. It wasn’t a huge problem, but it made me wish I had a little more help keeping track of everyone.
Still, the love stories across the centuries kept me hooked!! The way all these women from different times were connected really touched me! Some of the scenes within Abby’s or Quinn’s visions, where they start discovering more about their past lives, were so emotional that I couldn’t help but tear up! It felt like I was a part of each of their stories — living through their love and struggles with them…
Anyway, at first, I wasn’t sure if I was in the mood to continue and read about all the tough stuff like homophobia, misogyny, and inequality from past times. But Pyland did a great job of acknowledging those struggles without focusing on them too much. She didn’t ignore the hard realities, but she kept the focus on the love and connection between the women — which made things easier to handle.
On a side note, as someone named Abigail (or Abby), I have to admit that I cringed a little every time Quinn called Abby “Abs.” I mean, Abby is already a nickname, so why shorten it even more!!? It just bugged me a little. *inhales* *exhales* Moving on… that’s just a personal thing, and it didn’t ruin the story for me. 😅
Lastly, Timeless reminded me of how much progress we’ve made as a community. Even though there’s still a long way to go, it made me feel more hopeful and more grateful for the people who’ve fought for our rights. It’s a powerful reminder of how strong and resilient women and the LGBTQ+ community are — even when times were tough.
I’m giving this book 4.5 stars. Even though I got confused at times, the romance, the emotional moments, and the way everything came together in the end made it worth it!! It’s a book that really made me feel something, and I’m glad I read it.
One of the things that immediately stood out to me was how Pyland made me think about how many writers interact with their characters. It felt like the characters were alive and had minds of their own, almost like they were in charge of their story, and the author was just writing it down. 😄 It made me wonder: what if authors are just versions of their own characters, living different lives across time? It was such an interesting twist on reincarnation that I hadn’t thought about before…
That said, I did get a little confused here and there. There are a lot of characters and couples in different timelines, and sometimes I had to pause to figure out who was who. For example, who exactly is Quinn in Harriet and Deb’s timeline? Or who is Abby in Cheryl and Diana’s story? Even in the present timeline, I sometimes had to stop and think about who was speaking. It wasn’t a huge problem, but it made me wish I had a little more help keeping track of everyone.
Still, the love stories across the centuries kept me hooked!! The way all these women from different times were connected really touched me! Some of the scenes within Abby’s or Quinn’s visions, where they start discovering more about their past lives, were so emotional that I couldn’t help but tear up! It felt like I was a part of each of their stories — living through their love and struggles with them…
Anyway, at first, I wasn’t sure if I was in the mood to continue and read about all the tough stuff like homophobia, misogyny, and inequality from past times. But Pyland did a great job of acknowledging those struggles without focusing on them too much. She didn’t ignore the hard realities, but she kept the focus on the love and connection between the women — which made things easier to handle.
On a side note, as someone named Abigail (or Abby), I have to admit that I cringed a little every time Quinn called Abby “Abs.” I mean, Abby is already a nickname, so why shorten it even more!!? It just bugged me a little. *inhales* *exhales* Moving on… that’s just a personal thing, and it didn’t ruin the story for me. 😅
Lastly, Timeless reminded me of how much progress we’ve made as a community. Even though there’s still a long way to go, it made me feel more hopeful and more grateful for the people who’ve fought for our rights. It’s a powerful reminder of how strong and resilient women and the LGBTQ+ community are — even when times were tough.
I’m giving this book 4.5 stars. Even though I got confused at times, the romance, the emotional moments, and the way everything came together in the end made it worth it!! It’s a book that really made me feel something, and I’m glad I read it.
January 22, 2025
I cried so much lol
December 1, 2024
"Timeless", a standalone novel by Nicole Pyland, blends historical fiction with elements of multiple timelines, reincarnation, soulmates, and the complexities of first love.
Quinn is drawn to a small town, and in particular to an antiques shop. Quinn bought the shop on a whim five years ago, and she’s been there ever since.
Abby Brennon's debut novel has been a resounding success, marking her as a promising new voice in the literary world. Abby's only problem now is that, after signing a deal with the publisher, she is staring at a blank page. As she heads home for a quieter pace of life, she just has a niggling feeling it is the right thing for her to do.
"Timeless" examines the enduring power of love, making you question the role of chance in life and whether some encounters are truly coincidental or destined. Both main characters are very affable and have you engrossed in their story. I thoroughly enjoyed the timeline of this book as it weaves through the centuries and exposes the loves of the past. Very thought provoking and one you just can’t put down.
I received an ARC for my honest review.
Quinn is drawn to a small town, and in particular to an antiques shop. Quinn bought the shop on a whim five years ago, and she’s been there ever since.
Abby Brennon's debut novel has been a resounding success, marking her as a promising new voice in the literary world. Abby's only problem now is that, after signing a deal with the publisher, she is staring at a blank page. As she heads home for a quieter pace of life, she just has a niggling feeling it is the right thing for her to do.
"Timeless" examines the enduring power of love, making you question the role of chance in life and whether some encounters are truly coincidental or destined. Both main characters are very affable and have you engrossed in their story. I thoroughly enjoyed the timeline of this book as it weaves through the centuries and exposes the loves of the past. Very thought provoking and one you just can’t put down.
I received an ARC for my honest review.
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November 30, 2024This book has an amazing concept and Nicole wrote it beautifully. I had a hard time putting it down to get some sleep. Quinn and Abby are an adorable couple and past life or not they are made for each other. This is one you must read. I would love a book about all the couples involved. I can't wait for the audiobook too.
December 25, 2025
Well that was weird… but sooo good!! A beautifully written story about reincarnated, destined soulmates. I do wish there was more of Quinn and Abby’s relationship progression, but I still loved this book so much. This is officially my new fav.
November 19, 2024
What an amazing beautiful heart tugging story! There were so many feelings involved with this story. The journey this story takes you on is one the best I've ever read. One of the best things is that you get to fall in love over and over again. There are a few sad moments but it makes the story feel that much more complete. I wish this was real life because I would love to experience it. It starts off in the present with Abby and Quinn, and as you continue to read it takes to you to different times of their lives. One of those times you learn about a man named John David and I think he's the best guy ever. So sweet and understanding, then there is Paul and Simon, those 2 just fill your heart with so much happiness. This story does not disappoint and keeps you turning page after page to see where the story goes. Good chance I'll be reading it again cause once might not be enough.
December 1, 2024
Wow....beautiful!
I did not want to put this down and I really did not want it to end. I loved this book and this concept! It was such a lovely story. I would love to be able to read all the stories through the centuries or even then ones that come after Quinn and Abby!!
I did not want to put this down and I really did not want it to end. I loved this book and this concept! It was such a lovely story. I would love to be able to read all the stories through the centuries or even then ones that come after Quinn and Abby!!
January 2, 2025
Run Don’t Walk For This One
Excellent book. Th stories of all the women were so seamlessly woven together with our history. I loved this, being an older woman reading this now and having been a part of that history. You will not be disappointed.
Excellent book. Th stories of all the women were so seamlessly woven together with our history. I loved this, being an older woman reading this now and having been a part of that history. You will not be disappointed.
January 20, 2025
lovely!
This is more than one romance, but the main romance is a very good one. Love the concept of fated mates. Really enjoyed everything about this book. Highly recommend!
This is more than one romance, but the main romance is a very good one. Love the concept of fated mates. Really enjoyed everything about this book. Highly recommend!
March 9, 2025
Quinn and Abby were meant to be together. Neither of them can deny that, even though they have known one another a very short time.
Abby is a recently famous author, after the success of her first book, but now after moving back to her hometown, she has a block, and can’t work out what to write for her second, eagerly awaited novel.
Quinn was attracted to the town several years before, and bought an antiques shop and learnt on the job. She just had the feeling this was where she was meant to be, and so she would never leave, not even to go visit her family.
They met when Abby needed to walk, to get away from her frustrating writers’ block. She wandered through the town and into the antique shop, saw Quinn and had an instant attraction. She also found an old photo in a miscellaneous box that intrigued her. This photo gave her the ideas she needed to write, and Quinn gave her the reason to return to the shop.
Abby and Quinn find they had past lives together, and this is a book within a book, Abby was writing a ‘story’, but really writing of their past lives. Nicole Pyland has a wonderful imagination… or perhaps this is based on her own life, and she was Abby, writing her own story!
In places this is an incredibly happy but also sad, poignant story, about love and loss. A story of epic proportions, both in time, spanning several hundred years, but also in the lives, countries, and peoples it encompasses.
We both read this story at the same time, and our responses were the same: Wow!
This is a story I will remember for a very long time. Most merge into one another, in a blur over time. A handful stand out, and get remembered as an individual, special story. This is one of those.
Abby is a recently famous author, after the success of her first book, but now after moving back to her hometown, she has a block, and can’t work out what to write for her second, eagerly awaited novel.
Quinn was attracted to the town several years before, and bought an antiques shop and learnt on the job. She just had the feeling this was where she was meant to be, and so she would never leave, not even to go visit her family.
They met when Abby needed to walk, to get away from her frustrating writers’ block. She wandered through the town and into the antique shop, saw Quinn and had an instant attraction. She also found an old photo in a miscellaneous box that intrigued her. This photo gave her the ideas she needed to write, and Quinn gave her the reason to return to the shop.
Abby and Quinn find they had past lives together, and this is a book within a book, Abby was writing a ‘story’, but really writing of their past lives. Nicole Pyland has a wonderful imagination… or perhaps this is based on her own life, and she was Abby, writing her own story!
In places this is an incredibly happy but also sad, poignant story, about love and loss. A story of epic proportions, both in time, spanning several hundred years, but also in the lives, countries, and peoples it encompasses.
We both read this story at the same time, and our responses were the same: Wow!
This is a story I will remember for a very long time. Most merge into one another, in a blur over time. A handful stand out, and get remembered as an individual, special story. This is one of those.
December 3, 2025
Oh my gosh this story was perfection, I didn’t know if I was going to like this book when I stumbled across it on Goodreads but I gave it a shot, and it’s perfection. I’m stunned that it seems to of gotten very little hype because for me this was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! But sometimes it goes like that and there’s nothing that excites me more than a hidden gem
When Abby a best selling author is suddenly drawn to an antique shop back in her hometown she has no idea that an old black and white photograph from the 1930s was going to end up changing her life. That same day Quinn the owner of the shop feels like that day for some reason was going to be special. When Abby and Quinn meet it’s electric and that photograph from the 1930s both show two woman one who has just got married and the other who seems less than happy about it.
From there you’re taken on an epic love story between two women, that withstands the test of time over and over again, and I was in awe of there story from beginning to end.
When Abby a best selling author is suddenly drawn to an antique shop back in her hometown she has no idea that an old black and white photograph from the 1930s was going to end up changing her life. That same day Quinn the owner of the shop feels like that day for some reason was going to be special. When Abby and Quinn meet it’s electric and that photograph from the 1930s both show two woman one who has just got married and the other who seems less than happy about it.
From there you’re taken on an epic love story between two women, that withstands the test of time over and over again, and I was in awe of there story from beginning to end.
December 2, 2024
“You are the love of all of my lives.”
Absolutely STUNNING book!
Nicole Pyland, you are a rockstar in every possible way. Thank you so very much for sharing such a beautiful story with the world. What an absolute privilege it was to read this story. So many lives, filled with so much love. What an incredible book!
*A small side note to NP, thank you GREATLY for NOT making a single one of these beautiful ladies relationships end is some horrific, tragedy. You blessed each of these wonderful people with beauty, and didn’t follow the terrible and heart breaking “reality” of history. Thank you for giving that to us!
Absolutely STUNNING book!
Nicole Pyland, you are a rockstar in every possible way. Thank you so very much for sharing such a beautiful story with the world. What an absolute privilege it was to read this story. So many lives, filled with so much love. What an incredible book!
*A small side note to NP, thank you GREATLY for NOT making a single one of these beautiful ladies relationships end is some horrific, tragedy. You blessed each of these wonderful people with beauty, and didn’t follow the terrible and heart breaking “reality” of history. Thank you for giving that to us!
December 5, 2024
I loved the premise of this book, cause it’s based on one of my favorite Taylor Swift’s songs (Timeless) and I always thought the song would make a great plot for a book. But I had great expectations and I knew I wouldn’t like it if it wasn’t well executed to do justice to the song and I can say I was not disappointed! I love that the author found a way to make it about a love between two women and she did it amazingly. All of the characters are very compelling, all of their different lives and I finished the book wanting to know more about all of the other lives they’ve lived. So I can say that it was really worth reading it and, as a swiftie, I’d say Timeless was very well adapted!
November 12, 2024
*Honest Review as part of ARC*
1000/10 DEFINITELY recommend if you are a fan of romance and historical fiction
Timeless is a very appropriately named novel by Nicole Pyland. I say that because it is the world's BEST lesbian romance story ever told/ that will EVER be told! (In my humble opinion)
It hits the emotions hard so prepare for a rollercoaster ride (but like not a bad one).
Join Quinn and Abby as they discover their centuries-long connection of love, loss, and reincarnation.
Abby Brennon is a best selling author who moves back to her home town to jumpstart her creativity for her next novel. It's not until after a year and a chance stop at an antique store that she finds what she's been looking for and then some.
Quinn Jordan is the owner of said antique store. Having purchased it 5 years prior on a whim after quitting nursing school and visiting the small town because it 'felt right'.
It's not until a realtor gifts Quinn with an old box full of pictures and their meeting that both women begin to experience visions of their past lives. Only, at first, they don't know that that's what they are. Abby thinks that she's just writing the fictional story of a couple from the 1930's that she got the idea from from a photo she saw in Quinn's store. She doesn't know at the time that she's actually writing the tale of the couple that they were 2 lifetimes before.
As Quinn and Abby get closer, more and more couples from their past are discovered. Some are briefly mentioned, while others are either told as part of Abby's stories or are vivid memories. The memories fade the fewer back they go but the love, bound, and connection never waiver.
There are literally a thousand things I can say about this book. It's just precious. My favorite were the stories/memories of their past lives, the time periods in which these women lived and the struggles they went through to be together, and the mystery of where it all began. This is definitely a page turner. Grab your tissues because this book is bittersweet at some points and so very heart melting at others.
The only thing that's missing from this book is the complete retelling of all the past lives that were told, either in book form (i.g Maria & Isabella/Bess & Elizabeth/Frances & Agnes).
1000/10 DEFINITELY recommend if you are a fan of romance and historical fiction
Timeless is a very appropriately named novel by Nicole Pyland. I say that because it is the world's BEST lesbian romance story ever told/ that will EVER be told! (In my humble opinion)
It hits the emotions hard so prepare for a rollercoaster ride (but like not a bad one).
Join Quinn and Abby as they discover their centuries-long connection of love, loss, and reincarnation.
Abby Brennon is a best selling author who moves back to her home town to jumpstart her creativity for her next novel. It's not until after a year and a chance stop at an antique store that she finds what she's been looking for and then some.
Quinn Jordan is the owner of said antique store. Having purchased it 5 years prior on a whim after quitting nursing school and visiting the small town because it 'felt right'.
It's not until a realtor gifts Quinn with an old box full of pictures and their meeting that both women begin to experience visions of their past lives. Only, at first, they don't know that that's what they are. Abby thinks that she's just writing the fictional story of a couple from the 1930's that she got the idea from from a photo she saw in Quinn's store. She doesn't know at the time that she's actually writing the tale of the couple that they were 2 lifetimes before.
As Quinn and Abby get closer, more and more couples from their past are discovered. Some are briefly mentioned, while others are either told as part of Abby's stories or are vivid memories. The memories fade the fewer back they go but the love, bound, and connection never waiver.
There are literally a thousand things I can say about this book. It's just precious. My favorite were the stories/memories of their past lives, the time periods in which these women lived and the struggles they went through to be together, and the mystery of where it all began. This is definitely a page turner. Grab your tissues because this book is bittersweet at some points and so very heart melting at others.
The only thing that's missing from this book is the complete retelling of all the past lives that were told, either in book form (i.g Maria & Isabella/Bess & Elizabeth/Frances & Agnes).
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December 21, 2024This was really well-written, but I’m sorry to say it didn’t really work for me. I like the concept of two people/souls you just can’t keep apart no matter when or where… I liked it in Three Women in Paradise, for instance. But I wasn’t fully on board with the way it played out here.
The 1930s/40s scenes were great, and usually I’m not as big a fan of historical. I’d plan to put the book down when I got to the past timeline, and then it would be five chapters later and I would have read straight through until it got back to the present day — so that’s why I say it was really well-written. Those parts really exceeded expectations.
But then we’d get back to the present where the people felt shoved together by some force outside of themselves; like something walked their feet through a random door, or something made them reach out and take a person’s hand they only barely knew, or something put a vision in their head of two people who felt like them in a place they’d never been. It didn’t feel like they fell together or nothing could keep them from finding each other; by halfway through it felt more like they were not in control of their own bodies and minds, and that’s the element I really struggled with.
I think that might be more of a me thing, so I’m not going to rate this. Certainly I don’t hold it against Nicole Pyland that this one particular concept didn’t work for me; as I said I thought it was really well written and I’ve really liked other books of hers, so I’m just going to move on to one of those instead.
The 1930s/40s scenes were great, and usually I’m not as big a fan of historical. I’d plan to put the book down when I got to the past timeline, and then it would be five chapters later and I would have read straight through until it got back to the present day — so that’s why I say it was really well-written. Those parts really exceeded expectations.
But then we’d get back to the present where the people felt shoved together by some force outside of themselves; like something walked their feet through a random door, or something made them reach out and take a person’s hand they only barely knew, or something put a vision in their head of two people who felt like them in a place they’d never been. It didn’t feel like they fell together or nothing could keep them from finding each other; by halfway through it felt more like they were not in control of their own bodies and minds, and that’s the element I really struggled with.
I think that might be more of a me thing, so I’m not going to rate this. Certainly I don’t hold it against Nicole Pyland that this one particular concept didn’t work for me; as I said I thought it was really well written and I’ve really liked other books of hers, so I’m just going to move on to one of those instead.
March 25, 2025
Timeless is a captivating story that masterfully blends contemporary and historical romance through the lens of reincarnation. Quinn and Abby's journey begins at Quinn's antique shop, where a photograph inspires Abby to write the love story of two women in late 1930s–early 1940s America. As the story unfolds, they come to realize that these women—Harriet and Deb—are their past selves. Their tale is poignant, emotional, and deeply moving. As the novel progresses, Abby, Quinn, and the readers are introduced to several other couples they have been in past lives, with each story beautifully and expertly told. The struggles of same-sex couples are poignantly highlighted through rich historical details, making this story, while fantastical, deeply relatable and authentic.
Quinn Riley delivers an outstanding performance, masterfully conveying the deeply emotional moments woven throughout the story. With a diverse cast of characters, she effortlessly brings each one to life while maintaining the authenticity of their unique personalities.
Timeless is a powerful, moving, and gripping story that I found impossible to put down, even as the real world beckoned. The rich details, authentic dialogue, and well-crafted characters make this a tale I will eagerly revisit time and time again.
Quinn Riley delivers an outstanding performance, masterfully conveying the deeply emotional moments woven throughout the story. With a diverse cast of characters, she effortlessly brings each one to life while maintaining the authenticity of their unique personalities.
Timeless is a powerful, moving, and gripping story that I found impossible to put down, even as the real world beckoned. The rich details, authentic dialogue, and well-crafted characters make this a tale I will eagerly revisit time and time again.
December 5, 2024
What can I say about the book Timeless? After reading all of Nicole Pyland’s book, I’d have to say that this one has now tied itself as one of my absolute favourite of her books.
The book was one that pulled at the heartstrings a lot. The way that Nicole writes the stories/memories of the past lives that Quinn and Abby have shared, where they got to fall in love over and over again each time they met. The unbelievable situation that Abby and Quinn find themselves in of realising they have multiple past lives, and the dilemma they face about the attraction and feelings they instantly have for each other. Is it real? Or is it because of their past lives and the connections they both feel from those lives?
In one sense I would have loved to have seen each of the stories of Quinn and Abby’s past lives as their own book for my own selfish reasons as I love Nicole Pyland’s books in general. However, I can honestly say that the way Nicole wrote this book, none of the stories felt rushed through, and each of the stories/memories felt finished and complete.
This books just left me with such a feeling that I can’t fully put into words. It was definitely a special book and one I will read over and over again.
The book was one that pulled at the heartstrings a lot. The way that Nicole writes the stories/memories of the past lives that Quinn and Abby have shared, where they got to fall in love over and over again each time they met. The unbelievable situation that Abby and Quinn find themselves in of realising they have multiple past lives, and the dilemma they face about the attraction and feelings they instantly have for each other. Is it real? Or is it because of their past lives and the connections they both feel from those lives?
In one sense I would have loved to have seen each of the stories of Quinn and Abby’s past lives as their own book for my own selfish reasons as I love Nicole Pyland’s books in general. However, I can honestly say that the way Nicole wrote this book, none of the stories felt rushed through, and each of the stories/memories felt finished and complete.
This books just left me with such a feeling that I can’t fully put into words. It was definitely a special book and one I will read over and over again.
January 14, 2025
This story is full of flashbacks into what appear to be the past lives of the 2 present day characters.
They meet - in a way that both of them could not explain their action because they felt pulled to the town they meet in. Abby is an author and Quinn runs a antique shop. Abby finds a box of old photos in the shop and is drawn to one in particular. She takes this and uses it as inspiration for her next book. She writes the story of the 2 women in the photo - a story that just comes to her as she looks at the photo. She is then amazed to find that what she wrote was true - even down to their names.
Abby and Quinn both have visions of the women and also other women couples going back to 1507.
This is well written as flashbacks, with all of the lives becoming entangled as they were essentially the same people reincarnated looking for each other through time.
It was an intriguing story, made more interesting by the different time periods, attitudes towards same sex relationships and a fictional insight into lesbian life in those times.
There is of course an epilogue.
This is set 2 years after the story ends and sees Abby and Quinn buying the house the photos had come from and therefore living in the home of their previous incarnations. The book is written.
They meet - in a way that both of them could not explain their action because they felt pulled to the town they meet in. Abby is an author and Quinn runs a antique shop. Abby finds a box of old photos in the shop and is drawn to one in particular. She takes this and uses it as inspiration for her next book. She writes the story of the 2 women in the photo - a story that just comes to her as she looks at the photo. She is then amazed to find that what she wrote was true - even down to their names.
Abby and Quinn both have visions of the women and also other women couples going back to 1507.
This is well written as flashbacks, with all of the lives becoming entangled as they were essentially the same people reincarnated looking for each other through time.
It was an intriguing story, made more interesting by the different time periods, attitudes towards same sex relationships and a fictional insight into lesbian life in those times.
There is of course an epilogue.
This is set 2 years after the story ends and sees Abby and Quinn buying the house the photos had come from and therefore living in the home of their previous incarnations. The book is written.
December 6, 2024
DNF. I was really intrigued with this story because it is a subject I am interested in.
In the 1930’s two ladies, Deb and Harriet, fell secretly in love, having to hide their relationship. John David was to become Deb’s husband, as was arranged by their father’s, so as to keep the farms in the family.
On the wedding night John David told Deb that he knew she was in love with Harriet and it was fine because he was in love with Jacob. The ruse began.
Deb and Harriet loved each other very deeply and pledged to love each other throughout eternity.
Enter modern day life when Abby and Quinn meet, are attracted to each other and have a sense of having known each other previously. Through research they are able to find and identify their past lives.
That was all very interesting, but I began to lose interest when the story began shifting to the previous generations and those souls all having the same experiences, etc. It just became too far fetched for me.
In the 1930’s two ladies, Deb and Harriet, fell secretly in love, having to hide their relationship. John David was to become Deb’s husband, as was arranged by their father’s, so as to keep the farms in the family.
On the wedding night John David told Deb that he knew she was in love with Harriet and it was fine because he was in love with Jacob. The ruse began.
Deb and Harriet loved each other very deeply and pledged to love each other throughout eternity.
Enter modern day life when Abby and Quinn meet, are attracted to each other and have a sense of having known each other previously. Through research they are able to find and identify their past lives.
That was all very interesting, but I began to lose interest when the story began shifting to the previous generations and those souls all having the same experiences, etc. It just became too far fetched for me.
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December 6, 2024
Timeless is a very interesting novel and different from others that I've read. I love that Ms Pyland follows her muse to give us these novels.
These characters feel very real as I was discovering their stories and the descriptions felt very spot on. As you journey through time, you can feel the intense emotions that these characters have for each other. It's a very different way to tell an interesting story that wasn't fast paced, but you really wanted to know what occurred in their lives and where these exceptional characters would end up. Timeless is one of those novels that you read for a bit, put it down, and then you read some more til you've finished. I love how each character has a unique story to tell us which drives this novel. The ending really captures how I wished each couple could've lived in their lifetimes.
These characters feel very real as I was discovering their stories and the descriptions felt very spot on. As you journey through time, you can feel the intense emotions that these characters have for each other. It's a very different way to tell an interesting story that wasn't fast paced, but you really wanted to know what occurred in their lives and where these exceptional characters would end up. Timeless is one of those novels that you read for a bit, put it down, and then you read some more til you've finished. I love how each character has a unique story to tell us which drives this novel. The ending really captures how I wished each couple could've lived in their lifetimes.
April 16, 2025
This book had me hooked from the very beginning. The MC's (all of them!) were relatable and the issues they dealt with, while typical, were shown uniquely.
Because I listened to the audiobook version, I have to give props to Quinn Riley as well. She did an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
This book is executed extremely well for having several timelines included. Each time I was taken out of one timeline and into another, I didn't have the same annoyance that I usually have with that sort of transition. I was immediately pulled in, excited to see how the past reincarnated souls of these two women met and loved each other in their different lives.
Tying it all together with present day people, and having the present day MC's be able to connect with them tied it all together neatly.
I'll definitely reread and highly recommend!
Because I listened to the audiobook version, I have to give props to Quinn Riley as well. She did an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
This book is executed extremely well for having several timelines included. Each time I was taken out of one timeline and into another, I didn't have the same annoyance that I usually have with that sort of transition. I was immediately pulled in, excited to see how the past reincarnated souls of these two women met and loved each other in their different lives.
Tying it all together with present day people, and having the present day MC's be able to connect with them tied it all together neatly.
I'll definitely reread and highly recommend!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 3, 2024
Timeless is a love story on another level. The stories leads, Quinn and Abby, are presented with a rather unbelievable situation. Which leads to multiple versions of the same love story throughout time. The way Quinn and Abby handle the situations in realistic and understandable ways makes them so relatable. Which in turn makes this book easy to read. Including all the time jumps which are perfectly timed so the story isn’t hard to follow.
I was really impressed by this book, but not surprised. Historical books are not my thing, and while this isn’t completely a historical book, it’s close enough. Pyland is such a fantastic writer that, at least so far, can write any genre and make an average reader like me get hooked. Timeless is a book I highly recommend!
I was really impressed by this book, but not surprised. Historical books are not my thing, and while this isn’t completely a historical book, it’s close enough. Pyland is such a fantastic writer that, at least so far, can write any genre and make an average reader like me get hooked. Timeless is a book I highly recommend!
January 10, 2025
Absolutely amazing! I loved reading this one and I didn't want it to end. I probably would have read all of Abby's books, too!
I'm generally not one to read historical fiction, and I know this one isn't that!, but it was a gentle introduction into what historical fiction could be? About a third of the book is set in the past.
As someone who has never had to hide or deny who I am, it was heartwarming to get a glimpse (and I do mean a glimpse!) of how queer people found ways to be the happiest versions of themselves that they could be in different times.
A complete collection of their love stories would have been amazing or even just the list of names/dates that Cheryl and Diana compiled.
Thank you Nicole Pyland! This is definitely my new favorite of your books!
I'm generally not one to read historical fiction, and I know this one isn't that!, but it was a gentle introduction into what historical fiction could be? About a third of the book is set in the past.
As someone who has never had to hide or deny who I am, it was heartwarming to get a glimpse (and I do mean a glimpse!) of how queer people found ways to be the happiest versions of themselves that they could be in different times.
A complete collection of their love stories would have been amazing or even just the list of names/dates that Cheryl and Diana compiled.
Thank you Nicole Pyland! This is definitely my new favorite of your books!
December 21, 2025
I really loved this book. The soulmates trope isn't always done well where the main couple is convincingly in love with each other but this one did the trope justice. I was struck reading about the obstacles and challenges queer women have faced when choosing to be together and how integral having community is in these situations. It really makes you think when the book showcases how women have historically been denied agency in their own lives and the ways they have fought back against the patriarchy. Cheryl and Diana's love story in particular highlighted how circumventing the constraints of their environment was risky, dangerous, challenging and exhausting but always worth it if it meant they could be together. This book is just so special.
November 19, 2024
Timeless - Nicole Pyland
Another amazing story by Nicole Pyland.
What if you lived more than one life and with each life you have memories of your previous self. Now throw in the love of your life re-uniting with you in each carnation. Each life had its difficulties but the love these two women have for each other eclipses all the struggles. Quinn and Abby stumble upon each other and find that they are now having memories of other women yet they feel as if they are these women, which they are. They also have this compelling pull towards each other which makes you fall in love with them and root for their relationship.
Another amazing story by Nicole Pyland.
What if you lived more than one life and with each life you have memories of your previous self. Now throw in the love of your life re-uniting with you in each carnation. Each life had its difficulties but the love these two women have for each other eclipses all the struggles. Quinn and Abby stumble upon each other and find that they are now having memories of other women yet they feel as if they are these women, which they are. They also have this compelling pull towards each other which makes you fall in love with them and root for their relationship.
January 28, 2025
I see from the reviews that some readers absolutely LOVE this book. The concept is certainly great - the reincarnation of a great love such that two women, generally expected to follow the societal norm of marrying a man and procreating, find each other and a great love again and again and again through the ages. The problem I had was that by telling several different stories, the kind of sufficient time I would have liked to fully explore each couple wasn’t possible. So, whilst some others sobbed I didn’t feel a deep emotional connection with any of the couples in this. It was well done (and I must check out the lyrics of the Taylor Swift song mentioned) but it didn’t touch me…
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