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Starling Hill Trilogy #2
Arc Over Time
Dr. Kathryn Moss has job offers flowing in after her exciting archaeological discoveries at Starling Hill the previous year. Now she has choices to make that could jeopardise her relationship with Denise Sullivan, the fiery journalist, who has become her lover.For Denise the choice seems obvious. She thinks they have moved beyond the casual sex stage to something more like a true relationship. However, she’s not sure how to handle Kathryn’s continuing infatuation with Ellie Winters.Ellie’s new career as a promising artist proves to be a catalyst for the simmering tensions in relations between her wife Robin, Kathryn, and Denise. Will Denise persevere in her pursuit of the reluctant professor? Does Ellie have anything to fear from Kathryn’s fascination with her art, or is there another motive behind the professor’s obsessive interest?This wonderful romantic continuation with the characters from Starting Over ties up loose ends. But the question is - does everyone have a happy ending? A must read.
- GenresRomance
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2015
About the author
Jen Silver
23 books24 followersJen lives near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire with her long-term partner whom she married in December 2014. She has always enjoyed reading an eclectic range of genres including sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction and lesbian fiction. As well as reading and writing, other activities include golf, archery, and taking part in archaeological digs. Jen's debut novel, Starting Over, was published by Affinity in October 2014.
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June 12, 2015
This is a truly lovely sequel to ‘Starting Over’ with marvelous depth, plenty of intricacies, and totally delightful expansions. I do suggest you read the first book in this pair to really enhance your enjoyment of the follow-up, however, it might be possible to comfortably focus only on the sequel. I always get wonderful tingles when there is solid scientific data, functionality, and sharpness in my entertainment. In this series, archaeology is the quintessential grounding point. Although this subject is not a particular aspiration of mine, I thoroughly appreciated the apparently comprehensive way the author presented this material. Spectacular!
Denise Sullivan is quirky yet a dynamic journalist. She has established a bit of a reputation reporting on archaeological digs. Her big break happens at Starling Hill and there she meets the enigmatic yet spirited Dr. Kathryn Moss. Denise, often called Den, pretty much has her head turned around and her heart nearly ripped out of her when it comes to emotional stuff involving Dr. Moss. What an astoundingly atypical and upside down relationship, if it can even be called that. Therein lies one complexity and fascination that is woven throughout this sequel. I really loved learning more about Den, getting to hang out with her in various locations, and experiencing how her personal life is somewhat in shambles. Phenomenally fascinating!
Dr. Kathryn Moss is a bonafide archaeologist and university professor. She is also appears, at times, to live within several isolated segments. Additionally, she does not understand how confusing and sometimes stupefyingly upsetting she is to women currently close to her and those previously close to her. I love how much she enjoys and executes her professional assignments, but her obliviousness to the concept of long-term relationships and even simple courtesies makes it complicated to be on her side. Possibly her parents missed a few vital steps in their childrearing practices or it may simply be Dr. Kathryn Moss at her most clueless. Amazingly incongruous!
This book not only serves the reader of the opening book very well, but expands, appends, and gratifyingly pushes the boundaries on most of the original book's direction and adds new ones I found above and beyond my expectations. I certainly recommend this and hope this author's next book is available in the immediate future. An extraordinary exhilaration!
NOTE: This book was provided by Affinity EBook Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Denise Sullivan is quirky yet a dynamic journalist. She has established a bit of a reputation reporting on archaeological digs. Her big break happens at Starling Hill and there she meets the enigmatic yet spirited Dr. Kathryn Moss. Denise, often called Den, pretty much has her head turned around and her heart nearly ripped out of her when it comes to emotional stuff involving Dr. Moss. What an astoundingly atypical and upside down relationship, if it can even be called that. Therein lies one complexity and fascination that is woven throughout this sequel. I really loved learning more about Den, getting to hang out with her in various locations, and experiencing how her personal life is somewhat in shambles. Phenomenally fascinating!
Dr. Kathryn Moss is a bonafide archaeologist and university professor. She is also appears, at times, to live within several isolated segments. Additionally, she does not understand how confusing and sometimes stupefyingly upsetting she is to women currently close to her and those previously close to her. I love how much she enjoys and executes her professional assignments, but her obliviousness to the concept of long-term relationships and even simple courtesies makes it complicated to be on her side. Possibly her parents missed a few vital steps in their childrearing practices or it may simply be Dr. Kathryn Moss at her most clueless. Amazingly incongruous!
This book not only serves the reader of the opening book very well, but expands, appends, and gratifyingly pushes the boundaries on most of the original book's direction and adds new ones I found above and beyond my expectations. I certainly recommend this and hope this author's next book is available in the immediate future. An extraordinary exhilaration!
NOTE: This book was provided by Affinity EBook Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
May 9, 2016
The entire book is kind of just subplots, as I couldn't find a central focus/theme. There's a bit of an additional character getting into a bdsm relationship that we never actually witness, we only see her waiting around for the 'dom' to call her and demand her presence. The setting is fine, good descriptions of the archaeological proceedings (the author is obviously knowledgable), the problem is the archaeological scenes are the only ones that are described very well at all, the characters, dialogue and plot play second-fiddle to that, so I couldn’t make myself care about the characters. The characters are SO FLAT. The archaeologist is actually kind of an asshole. Unemotional and treats her girlfriend like crap the whole book before they're suddenly loving each other without ever talking about their issues. Some secondary characters (the random dominatrix) maybe has a line or two of dialogue but that’s it, I know very little about her. The other main character just cries all the time waiting for her mean girlfriend to not call her back.
Actually maybe that’s the theme of the book and I never realized it until now. Waiting for emotionally unavailable women to call you back, because that was basically what I got out of it. I really wanted them to all just dump each other, honestly. The dialogue doesn't exist for much of the story, with main characters just staring at each other or sitting near each other not talking about anything (unless it's archaeology) before one storms off. I can't recommend this one.
Actually maybe that’s the theme of the book and I never realized it until now. Waiting for emotionally unavailable women to call you back, because that was basically what I got out of it. I really wanted them to all just dump each other, honestly. The dialogue doesn't exist for much of the story, with main characters just staring at each other or sitting near each other not talking about anything (unless it's archaeology) before one storms off. I can't recommend this one.
July 12, 2015
Following on from her first novel ‘Starting Over’ Jen Silver’s sequel is an excellent examination of the ups and downs of grown up relationships.
Dr Kathryn Moss is still obsessed with Ellie Winters, despite Ellie’s obvious commitment to and happiness with wife Robin. Despite her unrequited yearning the buttoned up professor has continued her affair with journalist Denise Sullivan - what Dr Moss hasn’t realised is how Den’s feelings are developing.
Riding high on the back of the Starling Hill discoveries Kathryn is in demand and offered new posts in London and Durham. Her choices bring the fledgling relationship to a crisis, and throw in to sharp relief the issues between the two women.
Den is in her own crisis, wanting more from the relationship, unfulfilled by her job, and realising that she might actually be ready to grow up. The trials and tribulations of chasing the emotionally unavailable professor make her re-evaluate where she is and what she wants.
Meanwhile Ellie is becoming an increasingly successful artist, enjoying the quiet of the farm and resisting all demands to become a public figure. Her art has a mind of its own, however, and voices from the past seem determined to push Starling Hill back into the limelight.
As with ‘Starting Over’, Ms Silver has delivered a charming, witty and clever observational novel. Her characters are very authentic people, warts and all - recognisable characters many of us will have encountered. They live in a real world and, unlike so many lesbian romances, behave like real people.
The settings, particularly the countryside locations, are beautifully drawn and add depth and richness to the story. Similarly the archaeology is well done – adding veracity and a solidity to the tale. Ms Silver uses her knowledge of British history and Roman archaeology to great effect.
This story will stand alone, but is much more enjoyable with the knowledge of our main characters gleaned in the first novel. If you haven’t indulged yet then you have a delightful treat in store from this new voice in Lesbian fiction.
Dr Kathryn Moss is still obsessed with Ellie Winters, despite Ellie’s obvious commitment to and happiness with wife Robin. Despite her unrequited yearning the buttoned up professor has continued her affair with journalist Denise Sullivan - what Dr Moss hasn’t realised is how Den’s feelings are developing.
Riding high on the back of the Starling Hill discoveries Kathryn is in demand and offered new posts in London and Durham. Her choices bring the fledgling relationship to a crisis, and throw in to sharp relief the issues between the two women.
Den is in her own crisis, wanting more from the relationship, unfulfilled by her job, and realising that she might actually be ready to grow up. The trials and tribulations of chasing the emotionally unavailable professor make her re-evaluate where she is and what she wants.
Meanwhile Ellie is becoming an increasingly successful artist, enjoying the quiet of the farm and resisting all demands to become a public figure. Her art has a mind of its own, however, and voices from the past seem determined to push Starling Hill back into the limelight.
As with ‘Starting Over’, Ms Silver has delivered a charming, witty and clever observational novel. Her characters are very authentic people, warts and all - recognisable characters many of us will have encountered. They live in a real world and, unlike so many lesbian romances, behave like real people.
The settings, particularly the countryside locations, are beautifully drawn and add depth and richness to the story. Similarly the archaeology is well done – adding veracity and a solidity to the tale. Ms Silver uses her knowledge of British history and Roman archaeology to great effect.
This story will stand alone, but is much more enjoyable with the knowledge of our main characters gleaned in the first novel. If you haven’t indulged yet then you have a delightful treat in store from this new voice in Lesbian fiction.
May 24, 2015
This is highly recommended.
What a great sequel to Starting Over. I loved it that all those old friends are back in Arc Over Time and I loved the way they develop their friendships and their love. The only pity is that it was a while since I've read part 1 but it's one more reason to read both books again. I really hope there will be a third part.
What a great sequel to Starting Over. I loved it that all those old friends are back in Arc Over Time and I loved the way they develop their friendships and their love. The only pity is that it was a while since I've read part 1 but it's one more reason to read both books again. I really hope there will be a third part.
March 21, 2016
Better than Starting Over. The slapstick unrealistic situations at the opening of Starting Over sort themselves out in Arc Over Time. We continue to follow the lives of Ellie and Rob, but the focus of book two is the unthawing of the distant and difficult Professor Kathryn Moss with dogged determination by journalist Denise Sullivan. We also get to follow one of Robbie's love interests, Jasmine as she explores the darker side of love.
Den's housemates Henry and Paul are full value and have some of the best lines in the novel.
If you are interested in archeology and a British travelogue with mature lesbians in starring roles this is an addictive read.
Den's housemates Henry and Paul are full value and have some of the best lines in the novel.
If you are interested in archeology and a British travelogue with mature lesbians in starring roles this is an addictive read.
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