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Love Lasts Forever
Thor Magnusen is clueless. The first time he touched pigskin, he knew football was his life. He never expected a tackle to end his dream. The answer comes when a special family heirloom takes him away from the comforts of 1985 and back to the turbulent pre-Civil War days of 1860, where he discovers some things are more important than a Super Bowl ring.
Willow Elkridge, a freedwoman of color, yearns to be on the front lines in the growing battle against slavery. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 puts many in danger. Having lost her biological parents at the hands of slave patrollers, she hates the thought of any child suffering the same. When her abolitionist surrogate parents forbid her from following her dream of being a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Willow has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. Then Thor, a man from the future, arrives…
What do you do when two worlds collide and love catches you by surprise?
Neither Thor nor Willow knows the answer, but it makes them wonder if love can last forever.
Willow Elkridge, a freedwoman of color, yearns to be on the front lines in the growing battle against slavery. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 puts many in danger. Having lost her biological parents at the hands of slave patrollers, she hates the thought of any child suffering the same. When her abolitionist surrogate parents forbid her from following her dream of being a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Willow has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. Then Thor, a man from the future, arrives…
What do you do when two worlds collide and love catches you by surprise?
Neither Thor nor Willow knows the answer, but it makes them wonder if love can last forever.
276 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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March 23, 2010
4.5 - What an awesome book! I've been thirsting for more historical IRs and this definitely helped my craving. I really like the fact that Ms. Douglas flips the usual time travel trope and has the hero travel back in time to meet his strong willed heroine. Usually the spitfire heroine travels back and meets the hunky, hot historical hero. And it's IR to boot!
In Love Lasts Forever, Thor Magnusen has always known football as his life. When he suffers career altering injuries, he feels his life is over. His father and brother take him out to the family cabin to get his mind off things and there Thor learns a little about his family cabin and finds a timepiece from his great great great grandfather. The timepiece doesn't work but Thor, always interested in learning how things work, decides to fix it. The next day, on a walk while his brother and father go fishing, Thor takes a break in the woods and wakes up in 1860. His first visit is with the beautiful heroine, strong minded Willow Elkridge while she's out gathering water. His attraction is strong but he has to be mindful of the tumultuous time as he learns how to live in 1860.
I like how the author really pays attention to the time. The supporting characters are just as interesting as the main ones, including Eva and Anders Magnusen, Thor's ancestors, the Reverend Brown, an abolitionist who is also Willow's father figure after her parent's death along with his wife Olivia. I was also thankful that the author acknowledged that Thor's clothes and speech were different as some time travel books gloss it right on over.
There are some heavy themes in Love Lasts Forever. The story takes place during the time of slavery human trafficking in America and Thor gets into the thick of helping the abolitionists. There was also an instance where Willow helps an enslaved father reunite with his children but not before trying to sneak onto a plantation to find him. There's a character who reminds me too much of a certain Outlander character I detest (she appears in the third book 'Voyager') and I was glad when Thor told her off. I don't like to watch or read about harsh inhumanities in detail and Ms. Douglas gave enough of the reality of the times to paint a picture but not too much that it became hard to read (although the reality of the time frame and how enslaved families had to live and survive was heart-wrenching itself).
I recommend Love Lasts Forever to all time travel romance and historical romance fans. Thor was an awesome hero who was self aware and selfless in helping those in need and he even goes through a change of his own as he realizes what really matters in life besides football. Willow is a strong yet kind heroine who was willing to put her life in danger more than once to help those less fortunate that herself. Even if her decisions were foolhardy at times (especially after a near assault), she was determined to set things right, in what she believed was in her power. Thor and Willow's love story is one of true human devotion, morality, the human condition and fighting for what's right. Up until the epilogue I was invested in their love story and found myself gasping and holding my breath during perilous moments. I hope we see more offerings from Ms. Douglas if this is a sample of her wonderful work.
A highly recommended read.
In Love Lasts Forever, Thor Magnusen has always known football as his life. When he suffers career altering injuries, he feels his life is over. His father and brother take him out to the family cabin to get his mind off things and there Thor learns a little about his family cabin and finds a timepiece from his great great great grandfather. The timepiece doesn't work but Thor, always interested in learning how things work, decides to fix it. The next day, on a walk while his brother and father go fishing, Thor takes a break in the woods and wakes up in 1860. His first visit is with the beautiful heroine, strong minded Willow Elkridge while she's out gathering water. His attraction is strong but he has to be mindful of the tumultuous time as he learns how to live in 1860.
I like how the author really pays attention to the time. The supporting characters are just as interesting as the main ones, including Eva and Anders Magnusen, Thor's ancestors, the Reverend Brown, an abolitionist who is also Willow's father figure after her parent's death along with his wife Olivia. I was also thankful that the author acknowledged that Thor's clothes and speech were different as some time travel books gloss it right on over.
There are some heavy themes in Love Lasts Forever. The story takes place during the time of slavery human trafficking in America and Thor gets into the thick of helping the abolitionists. There was also an instance where Willow helps an enslaved father reunite with his children but not before trying to sneak onto a plantation to find him. There's a character who reminds me too much of a certain Outlander character I detest (she appears in the third book 'Voyager') and I was glad when Thor told her off. I don't like to watch or read about harsh inhumanities in detail and Ms. Douglas gave enough of the reality of the times to paint a picture but not too much that it became hard to read (although the reality of the time frame and how enslaved families had to live and survive was heart-wrenching itself).
I recommend Love Lasts Forever to all time travel romance and historical romance fans. Thor was an awesome hero who was self aware and selfless in helping those in need and he even goes through a change of his own as he realizes what really matters in life besides football. Willow is a strong yet kind heroine who was willing to put her life in danger more than once to help those less fortunate that herself. Even if her decisions were foolhardy at times (especially after a near assault), she was determined to set things right, in what she believed was in her power. Thor and Willow's love story is one of true human devotion, morality, the human condition and fighting for what's right. Up until the epilogue I was invested in their love story and found myself gasping and holding my breath during perilous moments. I hope we see more offerings from Ms. Douglas if this is a sample of her wonderful work.
A highly recommended read.
March 25, 2022
Here was my big deal that did not get the book more stars, the h was so stupid, she's a free black woman in Gorgia in 1860, 5 years before slavery is abolished, but decides to disguise herself as a slave to find the father of some children, now while noble these actions were so poorly thought out and dangerous that she became TTSL in my mind and every dumb decision after that she made just made it worse. The H was sweet and nice but he too had some moments of stupidity that I struggled with. But truthfully super cute concept, I just struggled with the execution.
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October 28, 2009
This is a GREAT BOOK.Thank You for a wonderful read.
September 16, 2021
This is beautifully written. Not much grammar errors, so that's a good thing. The premise is certainly creative and unique.
While I enjoy the characters like Thor and Willow, I do wish that Dominiqua writes Willow a little bit more of strong-willed and less vulnerable in action sequences. It seems like Willow is often crying over certain sentimental stuff. In addition, Thor is too impulsive and stubborn. He acts without thinking too much.
While I enjoy the characters like Thor and Willow, I do wish that Dominiqua writes Willow a little bit more of strong-willed and less vulnerable in action sequences. It seems like Willow is often crying over certain sentimental stuff. In addition, Thor is too impulsive and stubborn. He acts without thinking too much.
May 19, 2010
Great and well told story told from both an historical and modern day perspective. I loved the way the author was able to blend the two worlds so eloquently.
March 4, 2011
Hurry up and finish school so you can write another good one. :) Love you D!
July 5, 2023
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August 6, 2022
3.5/5
August 11, 2016
This book is a classic in my opinion. I read it a long time ago for the first time and I recently re-purchased it and read it again.
I've always been a BIG historical romance fan, and I like it even more when I can find a good quality IR one as well. This book was filled with information but also has a cool element of fantasy/science fiction. It has a really unique take on a historical romance which I enjoyed a lot. It wasn't your typical "slave and a white man" kind of plot line. Willow is a free woman with a very strong sense of self and purpose and Thor is tough (yet vulnerable) man from the future, which was a pretty refreshing twist.
Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this book if you're a fan of the genre or even just looking for a book that's a little out of the usual realm of IR fiction.
I've always been a BIG historical romance fan, and I like it even more when I can find a good quality IR one as well. This book was filled with information but also has a cool element of fantasy/science fiction. It has a really unique take on a historical romance which I enjoyed a lot. It wasn't your typical "slave and a white man" kind of plot line. Willow is a free woman with a very strong sense of self and purpose and Thor is tough (yet vulnerable) man from the future, which was a pretty refreshing twist.
Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this book if you're a fan of the genre or even just looking for a book that's a little out of the usual realm of IR fiction.
January 2, 2012
An INTRIGUING combo of romance, history & a touch of sci-fi w/the time travel piece...Thor is EXTREMELY protective of Willow and Willow's innocence is sweet and CAPTIVATING...I did encounter a few slow patches which is why it took me a minute to finish; but I MUST say I'm glad I didn't TOTALLY give up on this book completely...ended up being a CHARMING romance after all. I'd DEFINITELY read more from this author.
March 30, 2024
5.0⭐️ First read in 2006. I’m glad I saved the print book, so I could savor this most eloquent, exquisitely written time travel the second time around! Don’t know if it’s available in ebook format.
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