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Timeless Brides #1
A Lifetime with You
A wild ride through time, love, and the magic of a fairy godmother—because who said fairy tales can’t be a little crazy?
Riley Butler has it all—or so she thinks. When a near-fatal car crash forces her to wish for a second chance, she gets more than she bargained for. One minute she’s in the fast lane of modern life, and the next, she’s in 1845 Texas—wearing a chic business suit and sexy heels that are definitely out of place. To top it off, she’s greeted by wooden buildings, saddled horses, and a stranger who’s about to turn her world upside down.
Enter Eve, the world’s most magical (and slightly pushy) fairy godmother, who kicks Riley into a whole new life as a mail-order bride.
John, her soon-to-be husband, is far from the dashing cowboy she imagined—unshaven, unkempt, and seemingly unimpressive. But as she gets to know him, she discovers a tenderness in his soul that sparks something inside her.
Will Riley find love in the wild west... or will she wish for a return to the future?
* * *
A little Bibbety , a touch of Bobbity … but the Boop ? Well, that’s where things get off track.
These whimsical and heartwarming romances have slight magical elements but no spells, incantations or other dark magic. This story focuses on destined soulmates with a light-hearted twist and as always - a Happily Ever After!
Re-Released with a new cover and re-written.
Riley Butler has it all—or so she thinks. When a near-fatal car crash forces her to wish for a second chance, she gets more than she bargained for. One minute she’s in the fast lane of modern life, and the next, she’s in 1845 Texas—wearing a chic business suit and sexy heels that are definitely out of place. To top it off, she’s greeted by wooden buildings, saddled horses, and a stranger who’s about to turn her world upside down.
Enter Eve, the world’s most magical (and slightly pushy) fairy godmother, who kicks Riley into a whole new life as a mail-order bride.
John, her soon-to-be husband, is far from the dashing cowboy she imagined—unshaven, unkempt, and seemingly unimpressive. But as she gets to know him, she discovers a tenderness in his soul that sparks something inside her.
Will Riley find love in the wild west... or will she wish for a return to the future?
* * *
A little Bibbety , a touch of Bobbity … but the Boop ? Well, that’s where things get off track.
These whimsical and heartwarming romances have slight magical elements but no spells, incantations or other dark magic. This story focuses on destined soulmates with a light-hearted twist and as always - a Happily Ever After!
Re-Released with a new cover and re-written.
- GenresTime TravelRomance
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2025
About the author
Ginny Sterling
1,098 books763 followersGinny Sterling writes sweet, clean, closed-door romance with small-town charm and heartfelt emotion. From cozy communities to closed-door hockey romance, her stories feature cinnamon roll heroes, meaningful connections, and uplifting happily-ever-afters—perfect for readers who love wholesome, feel-good love stories.
https://linktr.ee/ginny_sterling
Closed-door love stories | Small-town romance | Hockey heroes 🏒 Cinnamon roll men.
Real emotions.
Happily ever afters.
ALWAYS.
https://linktr.ee/ginny_sterling
Closed-door love stories | Small-town romance | Hockey heroes 🏒 Cinnamon roll men.
Real emotions.
Happily ever afters.
ALWAYS.
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February 10, 2018
Nothing exceptional, lots of thoughts going on. I would have preferred that they spoke together more than thoughts but that's just my own preference. Not for someone who likes a lot of excitement but just a sweet romance.
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January 18, 2018A very Hart warming story
A very hart warming story. I would recommend this story to anyone looking for a sweet, funny story. Didn't want it to end.
A very hart warming story. I would recommend this story to anyone looking for a sweet, funny story. Didn't want it to end.
February 11, 2020
Interesting premise. I think I liked the hero's point of view more than the heroine's. There wasn't as much culture clash as I enjoy in my time travel stories, but I'm willing to give the next book in the series a go.
August 17, 2017
Short, sweet read. A unique plot that brought a smile to my face. Nice escape from reality.
March 18, 2018
Sweet
Cute quick read. Everyone has at one time wished for a second chance for a better life. What would you be willing to give up?
Cute quick read. Everyone has at one time wished for a second chance for a better life. What would you be willing to give up?
October 24, 2020
What matters in life
An awesome story. I laughed and cried. I would read it again and can’t wait to read the next one. If you love time travel, you will love this one.
An awesome story. I laughed and cried. I would read it again and can’t wait to read the next one. If you love time travel, you will love this one.
February 13, 2026
The writing style wasn't my favorite, but I did really enjoy the time travel romance concept!
August 14, 2026
Cute story. The ending felt a bit abrupt.
June 13, 2025
Do not hesitate to get this book!
Even if you don’t read this genre of book, don’t hesitate to get this book. Ginny Sterling is one of my favorite authors. My favorite series of hers is Healing Hearts. While is a totally different book, expect the usual banter and swoon that you will find in every book of Ginny‘s. Riley and John will capture your heart and leave you with a great HEA.
Even if you don’t read this genre of book, don’t hesitate to get this book. Ginny Sterling is one of my favorite authors. My favorite series of hers is Healing Hearts. While is a totally different book, expect the usual banter and swoon that you will find in every book of Ginny‘s. Riley and John will capture your heart and leave you with a great HEA.
June 5, 2025
You all know if Ginny writes it I will read it and when she told us she wrote this awhile back and what it was about I was in shock. This is so different from The Flyboys and Hockey Series I've been reading so much of lately. But let me tell you this was so much fun to read. I loved getting to know these characters.
Riley is from our time period and after an accident she finds herself in 1845 Texas!! Could you even imagine waking up with a fairy godmother in 1845?! I know I couldn't. She ends up meeting the grumpiest man named John. He thinks Riley is a mail order bride and oh boy does that make for one interesting story.
This story will have you laughing, swooning, smiling and getting a wonderful happily ever after ending. This is a quick read that will take you away to a different time and make you step back to when times were simple. I highly recommend this book.
Riley is from our time period and after an accident she finds herself in 1845 Texas!! Could you even imagine waking up with a fairy godmother in 1845?! I know I couldn't. She ends up meeting the grumpiest man named John. He thinks Riley is a mail order bride and oh boy does that make for one interesting story.
This story will have you laughing, swooning, smiling and getting a wonderful happily ever after ending. This is a quick read that will take you away to a different time and make you step back to when times were simple. I highly recommend this book.
June 4, 2025
Terrific
That was a fun and sweet story. Thank you for publishing it. It would be fascinating to step back in time but definitely a hard choice with all the conveniences we have. But a soulmate makes all the difference! Love wins every time!!
That was a fun and sweet story. Thank you for publishing it. It would be fascinating to step back in time but definitely a hard choice with all the conveniences we have. But a soulmate makes all the difference! Love wins every time!!
May 31, 2025
Loved this one! A fun whimsical time travel romance with a quirky ‘Relocation Specialist’. Loved Riley & John and how their love story played out. I loved that Riley truly found out what mattered.
June 6, 2025
I absolutely adore John & Riley's fiery, whimsical, sweet, caring, loving, hopeful swoony happily ever after!!
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