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Time After Time #2
Cottage in the Mist
Mo Chridhe Gu Bràth. My heart forever.
Ancient words, a powerful legend, a timeless love…
Lily Chastain has lost everything—her family, her inheritance, and her fiancé. Desperate to escape her pain, she heads for a remote castle in Scotland, but is trapped by a violent storm along the way. Injured and alone, she is drawn by a lighted cottage in the mist. What she finds there will change her life forever.
Attacked by a vicious rival and betrayed by someone from his own clan, Bram Macgillivray finds himself alone and on the run. His father is dead, his holding all but destroyed. Wanting vengeance, he seeks out the help of his cousins, but finds instead a beautiful woman who calls to his heart.
After losing herself in an unexpected and wonderful night of sensuality, Lily wakes to find Bram gone. But even more disturbing, when she leaves the sanctuary of the cottage, she finds that it has disappeared as well.
Separated by over five hundred years, yet tied together through a magic stronger than the bonds of time and place, Lily and Bram fight to find each other again. And as Lily uncovers the secrets of the past, she must race to find a way back to save the only man she’s ever truly loved.
Ancient words, a powerful legend, a timeless love…
Lily Chastain has lost everything—her family, her inheritance, and her fiancé. Desperate to escape her pain, she heads for a remote castle in Scotland, but is trapped by a violent storm along the way. Injured and alone, she is drawn by a lighted cottage in the mist. What she finds there will change her life forever.
Attacked by a vicious rival and betrayed by someone from his own clan, Bram Macgillivray finds himself alone and on the run. His father is dead, his holding all but destroyed. Wanting vengeance, he seeks out the help of his cousins, but finds instead a beautiful woman who calls to his heart.
After losing herself in an unexpected and wonderful night of sensuality, Lily wakes to find Bram gone. But even more disturbing, when she leaves the sanctuary of the cottage, she finds that it has disappeared as well.
Separated by over five hundred years, yet tied together through a magic stronger than the bonds of time and place, Lily and Bram fight to find each other again. And as Lily uncovers the secrets of the past, she must race to find a way back to save the only man she’s ever truly loved.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 22, 2016
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About the author
Dee Davis
76 books357 followersAward winning author Dee Davis worked in association management before turning her had to writing. Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything In Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, she’s won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she is the author of over thirty novels and novellas, including her current A-Tac series and Cottage in the Mist. When not sitting at the computer, Dee spends time exploring Connecticut with her husband, daughter, and Cardigan Welsh Corgis.
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July 18, 2019
Time-travel is a favorite theme of mine, and Dee Davis’ Cottage in the Mist (Time After Time #2) is time-travel book with a setting in medieval Scotland, a country I enjoy very much. The Medieval Era is also a plus for me, but this book was not as good as I hoped it would be. In other words I was disappointed. The main premise had all kinds of possibilities, but as I continued to read, I felt as though various sections were left out. One aspect that I did like is the medieval characters ‘understood’ that the time-travel characters were from a future time, but it is not important to them. What is paramount to the medieval characters is the people these time-travelers are- their personalities, feelings, & their loyalties! And that is the way it should be-not only in books but real life as well!! 3 stars.
June 11, 2018
I was actually loving this book right up to the last few chapters, when the entire book was ruined for me with one annoyance. Bram turned on her and refused to even look at her, let alone speak to her. Him protecting her in the beginning wasn’t betrayal, the way he turned against her once a discovery concerning her was made was the betrayal. She had no control over that and she didn’t know anything about it. He was childish, a jerk, and unworthy of her. To make it even worse, Lily was pathetic. I can’t believe after everything he said to her, how he looked at her in disgust, how he disrespected her, and how he rejected her, she still went after him. SHE went after HIM. She went after someone who didn’t want her. She went to fight for him when she was the wronged. She had no pride in almost begging a man to be with her. I was embarrassed for her. After he publicly rejected her and rejected her in general, she still chased after the man who turned on her. She even had the nerve to threaten he wasn’t getting back in her bed until he apologized to her. Guess what? He NEVER apologized. Not even a weak attempt, she just let him back in her good graces and everything was good again.
The author actually had a good thing going with this book and then it felt like everything they worked for, their “amazing” connection, their fight to be together no matter what century it was, it felt like it was all for nothing. It only took one thing to make him doubt her and hate her. She had no backbone, no dignity, and it made me roll my eyes at how stupid she was and her reasoning for seeking him out instead of making him realize his mistake by showing him what life would be like without her. Justin wasn’t worth her time and in the end Bram wasn’t worthy of her either unless he redeemed himself, which he didn’t. Never reading this again.
The author actually had a good thing going with this book and then it felt like everything they worked for, their “amazing” connection, their fight to be together no matter what century it was, it felt like it was all for nothing. It only took one thing to make him doubt her and hate her. She had no backbone, no dignity, and it made me roll my eyes at how stupid she was and her reasoning for seeking him out instead of making him realize his mistake by showing him what life would be like without her. Justin wasn’t worth her time and in the end Bram wasn’t worthy of her either unless he redeemed himself, which he didn’t. Never reading this again.
April 8, 2019
Lily Chastain is grieving for her parents who were killed in an accident but, as if that wasn't enough, she finds out that her parents were deep in debt. She's lost everything she owns and her fiancé broke things off as soon as he heard there was no money. Her mother's best friend then sends her on a trip to Scotland to stay in a hotel castle run by a friend. While driving to the hotel Lily is lost in a storm and a heavy mist. She is an accident and barely misses the river. She then sees a light and walks to a small cottage.
Bram Macgillivray's home is attacked and he's forced out. He knows that whoever attacked the castle had to have inside help but has no idea who was behind it. He makes his way to his cousin Iain's home and goes to stay in the cottage on Iain's land.
Bram is surprised by the arrival of Lily but the two feel a connection and spend a memorable night together. The next morning Lily walks out the door to look for Bram who isn't in the cottage and turns around to see only ruins. She thinks she imagined it but she's staying at Castle Duncreag and is helped by the current owners while Bram is helped by Iain and Kathleen allowing them both to understand what happened. Lily goes back in time to find Bram and together they right some wrongs.
The story is wonderful; the characters are well-rounded. I loved how the characters from "Everything in its Time", the first book in the series, are brought into the story line. I highly recommend this book. And while you can read this book on its own, reading "Everything in it Time" first makes the story that much better.
Bram Macgillivray's home is attacked and he's forced out. He knows that whoever attacked the castle had to have inside help but has no idea who was behind it. He makes his way to his cousin Iain's home and goes to stay in the cottage on Iain's land.
Bram is surprised by the arrival of Lily but the two feel a connection and spend a memorable night together. The next morning Lily walks out the door to look for Bram who isn't in the cottage and turns around to see only ruins. She thinks she imagined it but she's staying at Castle Duncreag and is helped by the current owners while Bram is helped by Iain and Kathleen allowing them both to understand what happened. Lily goes back in time to find Bram and together they right some wrongs.
The story is wonderful; the characters are well-rounded. I loved how the characters from "Everything in its Time", the first book in the series, are brought into the story line. I highly recommend this book. And while you can read this book on its own, reading "Everything in it Time" first makes the story that much better.
May 5, 2018
Great title. Very slow start and the characters just didn’t interest or engage me. And of course any time travel romance taking place in the Scottish Highlands is inevitably going to draw comparisons to Outlander - and they aren’t unwarranted here. Certain characters, relationships, circumstances, plot developments, even place names (Duncreag/Craig na Dun?) seem suspiciously similar. If it’s a “nod” to the Gabaldon work, Dee Davis is not exactly pulling it off. It just feels like the author took a bit more “inspiration” than she should have. But I digress.
The cheese factor is high with this. I cringed several times at some ridiculous phrases, and when the heroine gets in an accident early in the book and is soaked to the bone, chilled and unconscious, what method would you guess the hero uses to warm her up again? Yeah. You’ve arrived in Trope City, ladies and gentlemen. Honestly, this feels like a first attempt at a romance novel (and one by someone who’s not very well-read.)
And I’m just going to ignore the fact that a 20th/21st century heroine would likely have some difficulty communicating with a Scottish Highlander who speaks Middle English. But she doesn’t whatsoever. His accent doesn’t even create a difficulty. And if you’ve ever heard a Scotsman speak, let alone a Highlander from the 1400s, you know they’re tricky to understand. But we’re not going to talk about that.
Despite the slow start, the connection betw the H&H felt rushed. I just don’t get why they are together, even though the author keeps telling me why. There’s way more telling than showing here, which is a surefire way to bore the pants off readers. (Or me, at any rate.) Perhaps she should stick to developing story concepts and leave the writing to someone else. 2.5 stars.
The cheese factor is high with this. I cringed several times at some ridiculous phrases, and when the heroine gets in an accident early in the book and is soaked to the bone, chilled and unconscious, what method would you guess the hero uses to warm her up again? Yeah. You’ve arrived in Trope City, ladies and gentlemen. Honestly, this feels like a first attempt at a romance novel (and one by someone who’s not very well-read.)
And I’m just going to ignore the fact that a 20th/21st century heroine would likely have some difficulty communicating with a Scottish Highlander who speaks Middle English. But she doesn’t whatsoever. His accent doesn’t even create a difficulty. And if you’ve ever heard a Scotsman speak, let alone a Highlander from the 1400s, you know they’re tricky to understand. But we’re not going to talk about that.
Despite the slow start, the connection betw the H&H felt rushed. I just don’t get why they are together, even though the author keeps telling me why. There’s way more telling than showing here, which is a surefire way to bore the pants off readers. (Or me, at any rate.) Perhaps she should stick to developing story concepts and leave the writing to someone else. 2.5 stars.
May 8, 2018
Dee Davis’ Cottage in the Mist is part of her time travel series. Like Outlander, this is a Scottish time travel but it brings Davis’ unique twist to her story. Loss is a huge part of what brings Lily and Bram together at the cottage in the mist. Both have suffered and now one lives for revenge.
It is a lovely story of two soul mates seemingly separated by time finding each other. The dialogue is not so heavily Scottish brogue so that it hinders the flow of the story as with some novels. It is instant lust, but love does want to follow. As always there are lots of problems so that the reader wants to keep reading to see how Lily and Bram will fare.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It is a lovely story of two soul mates seemingly separated by time finding each other. The dialogue is not so heavily Scottish brogue so that it hinders the flow of the story as with some novels. It is instant lust, but love does want to follow. As always there are lots of problems so that the reader wants to keep reading to see how Lily and Bram will fare.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 16, 2018
This has a brilliant and intriguing storyline and characters who are captivating, amusing and likable. It's full of suspense, drama, love, loyalty and betrayal. It involves a clan blood feud that legend has going full circle, and family ties that were not known until exposed in the past. I love time travel stories and this one had unexpected twists that I really enjoyed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
January 7, 2019
Good time travel romance
This is a good time travel romance, but it is a lot like the first book in the series. No spoilers here, but the plot is very similar -- different bad guys, of course, but a very similar story. I did enjoy it, and mostly liked the couple -- but I did get annoyed with the H at one point. I haven't decided yet if I will read the rest in the series.
This is a good time travel romance, but it is a lot like the first book in the series. No spoilers here, but the plot is very similar -- different bad guys, of course, but a very similar story. I did enjoy it, and mostly liked the couple -- but I did get annoyed with the H at one point. I haven't decided yet if I will read the rest in the series.
July 20, 2021
Ms. Davis writes a compelling novel ... making everyone a believer of time travel! There are lots of GREAT elements - love story, betrayal, plot twists and always a mystery!! By the end of the book, my heart is pounding for the hero and heroine ... and will they overcome the obstacles life has thrown them!!
June 10, 2018
As it’s a sequel to Everything in its time, it’s great to know each character lives on. And now Katherine has a companion from her time. Liked how the women are strong and clear headed. Enjoyable love story.
October 22, 2020
Love this author!
I have read two books by this author and love them! Great story line, wonderful characters. Just the right amount of passion & sex! Really enjoy having characters from the first book join the storyline in the second book!
I have read two books by this author and love them! Great story line, wonderful characters. Just the right amount of passion & sex! Really enjoy having characters from the first book join the storyline in the second book!
November 14, 2021
Was alright. Not a great book but not bad either. Very insta love which annoyed me as I love reading the build up but I guess the whole 'share a heart' thing makes it make sense. The storyline was interesting. Couldn't connect with h.
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December 5, 2021
Delicious romp through time
For fans of Dee Davis, she does not disappoint. Heavy sex scenes, a protagonist, a Handsome Highlander, and the characters from Book 1, described in infinite detail so you feel like you are there too! What fun!
For fans of Dee Davis, she does not disappoint. Heavy sex scenes, a protagonist, a Handsome Highlander, and the characters from Book 1, described in infinite detail so you feel like you are there too! What fun!
February 29, 2024
Special love
Just love tome travel love stories. Lily & Grams was rewarding. I love that she was her own woman. I had a feeling Fergus was behind the attack. Was
to convenient him showing up when he did . looking forward to hear of children in their future!
Just love tome travel love stories. Lily & Grams was rewarding. I love that she was her own woman. I had a feeling Fergus was behind the attack. Was
to convenient him showing up when he did . looking forward to hear of children in their future!
June 30, 2024
Fractured families
The story was great. The struggle with family members. All for power and wealth. So glad Lily and Bram were finally together. The renewed friendship with Alex. A very good read. I couldn't stop reading. Thank you.
The story was great. The struggle with family members. All for power and wealth. So glad Lily and Bram were finally together. The renewed friendship with Alex. A very good read. I couldn't stop reading. Thank you.
July 18, 2024
This was the third book I read in this series! It was almost the same plot as the first two! I skipped pages just to finish it! Would not recommend unless the author comes up with something new! Not going to get any more by this author!
May 25, 2025
Cottage in the Mist book 3
Lily going to the past and found her true love. Back to the future and alone. With help to find what the past is about. Back to the cottage in the past and to the future again. Oh how to stay in the past with her one and only.
Lily going to the past and found her true love. Back to the future and alone. With help to find what the past is about. Back to the cottage in the past and to the future again. Oh how to stay in the past with her one and only.
July 8, 2025
Predictable
Although somewhat predictable, this is still a good read! A plot twist could have made it more interesting though. It may be me as I've read quite a few highland time travel books lol
Although somewhat predictable, this is still a good read! A plot twist could have made it more interesting though. It may be me as I've read quite a few highland time travel books lol
April 9, 2018
I found this to be an interesting time travel story except for the abundance of grafic sexual scenes. I think we get the idea of their passionate encounters without having to read it in almost every chapter. Could have been a more enjoyable read with more story content.
December 26, 2018
I love the time travel/love story. This is a very good read. It captured my interest from the start, and I could hardly put it down.
October 26, 2019
3.5 stars.
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August 27, 2021Didn't finish. Found the style of story telling too simple. It leapt in to the relationship too quickly. There was no suspense. No subtly, no slow burn.
October 3, 2023
I absolutly loved it!😍❤️🥰
May 16, 2024
Great story and characters
I like the multiple story lines continuing and the family ties from time to time. I cant wait to see what is next.
I like the multiple story lines continuing and the family ties from time to time. I cant wait to see what is next.
November 25, 2024
Can’t wait for more!
Romance, mystery, danger, true love, and time travel all set in the Scottish Highlands! A satisfying reading escape for me!
Romance, mystery, danger, true love, and time travel all set in the Scottish Highlands! A satisfying reading escape for me!
March 12, 2024
A nice short easy read!
March 6, 2017
Lily and Bram are soul mates born 500 years apart and their love pulls them together by taking her back to his time. This is apparently the second book in the series so perhaps if I had read the first book before this it would have made more sense at the beginning as to what was going on and how. As such it was a bit odd and confusing at first but it is eventually explained better later on in the book. This is not my typical read as mostly I don't read a lot of books set in the past but was a good book though at times the language was too English and not enough Scottish especially since it was supposed to be in the fifteenth century.
October 1, 2016
Ya know, I didn't really like Bram. He was a hothead at best and just pissy at worst. I hated how he just walked away from Lily without letting her explain (spoiler, spoiler) I thought he was kinda a creep.
August 3, 2016
Light, easy and pretty predictable Scottish time travel romance. If you like the genre, you will like this one. There are better ones out there with more complex stories and characters, but this one is better than some I've read. It's the story of Lily, who has recently lost her parents, her fiance and her wealth and who goes to Scotland to heal. She goes back in time and meets Bram, who has been betrayed, and is on a mission of revenge to avenge his father's death. She has to work to be in his time, but she knows he needs her help.
June 24, 2016
Awesome
This author really she's doing. She made me fall in love with me and Bram and Lily's story.
I think she is easily one of my favorite new authors
This author really she's doing. She made me fall in love with me and Bram and Lily's story.
I think she is easily one of my favorite new authors
July 18, 2016
Great book
I liked the storyline for this book series. There's just a little too much description of sex for me. Won't stop me from continuing to read I just pass over those parts
I liked the storyline for this book series. There's just a little too much description of sex for me. Won't stop me from continuing to read I just pass over those parts
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