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As servants of Fate, Father Time’s sons must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime on behalf of humanity before each year ends. It’s simpler if they don’t get involved, as their immortality is a barrier to relationships and to understanding the emotions of those whose lives end in a blink, especially if these time holders have a hand in it. Servants of Fate pass in and out of the lives of those around them, never interacting, until a different type of fate steps in. They can stop time, but love will leave them powerless.
THIS COLLECTION CONTAINS ALL THREE TITLES FROM THE SERVANTS OF FATE SERIES
Stealing Time
Father Time’s son, Zeit Geist, must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates each New Year’s Eve. Last year—inexplicably, really—he made an 11:59 substitution. The Fates are pissed and they’re after his mortal Hannah. With the year ending, he ought to figure out why he’d saved her—and why he keeps doing it.
Following an unlucky year, Hannah Lyons needs a week’s holiday in a lodge to unwind. What she gets is near-death experiences and a sexy immortal who can’t avoid kissing her, but might have to kill her. After all, even Zeit can’t hold back time indefinitely.
Taking Time
Tempus fugit. Time flies…unless you’re Tempus Halt, Father Time’s son. Day in and day out are the same, except for New Year’s Eve when he steals the life of a mortal on behalf of the Fates. This year marks his first failure to stay the monotonous course. A mortal’s kiss and her insistence on taking the place of his year’s sacrifice stalled out everything. Now, Tempus has to keep her alive for a year so his sacrifice isn’t wasted, but that’s the only reason—definitely.
One of these crazy grim reapers stole Lacey Carpenter’s estranged father’s life two years ago. She’ll give her own life rather than letting it happen again. It backfires when Tempus doesn’t actually kill her, and they have to spend the year together. She’s falling for an immortal who stops time, not just to save her life, but also to ruin her dates and steal her books. This can never work and fate is just not on her side—in fact, they’d really like her dead before Tempus falls for her in return.
Keeping Time
When Ruin’s mortal sacrifice to the Fates on New Year’s Eve is already dying, it should be the easiest life he has to take, but not this year. The dying man knows Ruin is there to kill him, but he asks Father Time’s son to look after his twin sister. Ruin can’t stay away from the sweet and sensual Phoebe. His previous interactions with women changed the definition of his name, Ruin, so he can’t fall for her, especially when the lovely mortal doesn’t know he killed her brother.
Phoebe’s brother promised to send her a guardian angel, but Ruin seems too devilish to be holy. He only wants to be friends and keep watch over her, but she can’t resist him. Loving Ruin is a sin tempting her heart. How wrong is it to cause an angel’s fall? Ruin and Phoebe’s time is running out as another New Year’s Eve sacrifice approaches, and Ruin might lose everything for keeping his true hand in fate secret.
THIS COLLECTION CONTAINS ALL THREE TITLES FROM THE SERVANTS OF FATE SERIES
Stealing Time
Father Time’s son, Zeit Geist, must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates each New Year’s Eve. Last year—inexplicably, really—he made an 11:59 substitution. The Fates are pissed and they’re after his mortal Hannah. With the year ending, he ought to figure out why he’d saved her—and why he keeps doing it.
Following an unlucky year, Hannah Lyons needs a week’s holiday in a lodge to unwind. What she gets is near-death experiences and a sexy immortal who can’t avoid kissing her, but might have to kill her. After all, even Zeit can’t hold back time indefinitely.
Taking Time
Tempus fugit. Time flies…unless you’re Tempus Halt, Father Time’s son. Day in and day out are the same, except for New Year’s Eve when he steals the life of a mortal on behalf of the Fates. This year marks his first failure to stay the monotonous course. A mortal’s kiss and her insistence on taking the place of his year’s sacrifice stalled out everything. Now, Tempus has to keep her alive for a year so his sacrifice isn’t wasted, but that’s the only reason—definitely.
One of these crazy grim reapers stole Lacey Carpenter’s estranged father’s life two years ago. She’ll give her own life rather than letting it happen again. It backfires when Tempus doesn’t actually kill her, and they have to spend the year together. She’s falling for an immortal who stops time, not just to save her life, but also to ruin her dates and steal her books. This can never work and fate is just not on her side—in fact, they’d really like her dead before Tempus falls for her in return.
Keeping Time
When Ruin’s mortal sacrifice to the Fates on New Year’s Eve is already dying, it should be the easiest life he has to take, but not this year. The dying man knows Ruin is there to kill him, but he asks Father Time’s son to look after his twin sister. Ruin can’t stay away from the sweet and sensual Phoebe. His previous interactions with women changed the definition of his name, Ruin, so he can’t fall for her, especially when the lovely mortal doesn’t know he killed her brother.
Phoebe’s brother promised to send her a guardian angel, but Ruin seems too devilish to be holy. He only wants to be friends and keep watch over her, but she can’t resist him. Loving Ruin is a sin tempting her heart. How wrong is it to cause an angel’s fall? Ruin and Phoebe’s time is running out as another New Year’s Eve sacrifice approaches, and Ruin might lose everything for keeping his true hand in fate secret.
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Wendy Sparrow
67 books277 followersAt home in the Pacific Northwest, Wendy Sparrow writes for both an adult and young adult crowd in many genres but always with a happily ever after. She has two wonderfully quirky kids, a supportive husband, and a perpetually messy house because she hates cleaning. She’s an advocate both online and in her community for autistic children in addition to actively trying to raise awareness about obsessive compulsive disorder. Most days she spends on Twitter procrastinating doing the dishes.
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October 3, 2017
5 Stars
Servants of Fate is a series of books by Wendy Sparrow. This boxed set contains three riveting reads;
- Stealing Time: Servants of Fate Series Book One
- Taking Time: Servants of Fate Series Book Two
- Keeping Time: Servants of Fate Book Three
Father Time has been around longer than time itself, he has a vital role to play in the order of the planes of existence. He has many sons who also ‘work’ in the family business. They are immortal and the servants of Fate- each possessing ‘powers’ that allow them to control time, and each one is required to sacrifice a mortal life on New Year’s Eve, for the benefit of all humanity. One life, for many. It has been this way since time immemorial and they have never questioned what they do. Never involving themselves in mortal affairs, they have a job to do and they do it. But what happens if they do become involved? Each one of these fantastic books introduces us to one of Father Time's’ sons and takes us on a wonderful journey of discovery.
The books are paranormal romances, with the author's own take on the legends of Father Time. There is drama, action, magic, immortals, and of course three beautiful romances.
Stealing Time.
Zeit Geist is a time holder and one of Father Time’s sons. On the previous New Year’s Eve he was meant to take a human’s life, but at the last minute he made a substitution that angered the Fates. The Fates will have their way and the life they had chosen, and if Zeit couldn’t do his job then they would take matters into their own hands. The mortal woman would die, one way or another. But Zeit can’t allow that to happen, he will protect her from the Fates and keep her alive. He’s not sure why, he can’t really explain it. But for the first time ever he wants to know more about a mortal. Can Zeit keep Hannah alive, or will the Fates win out? What will he be willing to do to keep her alive. With the next New Year fast approaching, both their lives may be in threatened.
Taking Time.
Tempus Halt has his target for his New Year’s sacrifice, with only minutes to New Year he is all set to carry out his duty when a gorgeous woman walks up to him and kisses him. This is no ordinary kiss, this kiss changes everything. She seems to know who he is and demands that he take her instead. But Tempus can’t do that, there is something about her that has affected him like never before. But because of her interruption, he missed making his sacrifice in the allotted time. Now he must spend the next year keeping Lacey alive, till he can figure this all out.
Keeping Time.
Ruin Angelus arrived at a hospital on New Year’s Eve to take the life of a dying man, only to end up promising to take care of the man’s twin sister after he passes. The sister, Phoebe thinks Ruin is a Guardian Angel sent by her brother to watch over her. Ruin should tell her the truth, but he just can’t bring himself to. He will do as he promised, but this ‘friend’ thing is a lot more complicated than he’d allowed for. What happens when feelings become involved? What happens if she discovers who he is and the part he played in her brother’s death? But with New Year approaching, and the Fates fickle nature, will Phoebe become their next target? What will Ruin be willing to do to keep her safe?
These stories are really clever, very well written and extremely entertaining. I can’t wait to read more of Ms. Sparrow’s work!
Thank you, Ms. Sparrow!
Servants of Fate is a series of books by Wendy Sparrow. This boxed set contains three riveting reads;
- Stealing Time: Servants of Fate Series Book One
- Taking Time: Servants of Fate Series Book Two
- Keeping Time: Servants of Fate Book Three
Father Time has been around longer than time itself, he has a vital role to play in the order of the planes of existence. He has many sons who also ‘work’ in the family business. They are immortal and the servants of Fate- each possessing ‘powers’ that allow them to control time, and each one is required to sacrifice a mortal life on New Year’s Eve, for the benefit of all humanity. One life, for many. It has been this way since time immemorial and they have never questioned what they do. Never involving themselves in mortal affairs, they have a job to do and they do it. But what happens if they do become involved? Each one of these fantastic books introduces us to one of Father Time's’ sons and takes us on a wonderful journey of discovery.
The books are paranormal romances, with the author's own take on the legends of Father Time. There is drama, action, magic, immortals, and of course three beautiful romances.
Stealing Time.
Zeit Geist is a time holder and one of Father Time’s sons. On the previous New Year’s Eve he was meant to take a human’s life, but at the last minute he made a substitution that angered the Fates. The Fates will have their way and the life they had chosen, and if Zeit couldn’t do his job then they would take matters into their own hands. The mortal woman would die, one way or another. But Zeit can’t allow that to happen, he will protect her from the Fates and keep her alive. He’s not sure why, he can’t really explain it. But for the first time ever he wants to know more about a mortal. Can Zeit keep Hannah alive, or will the Fates win out? What will he be willing to do to keep her alive. With the next New Year fast approaching, both their lives may be in threatened.
Taking Time.
Tempus Halt has his target for his New Year’s sacrifice, with only minutes to New Year he is all set to carry out his duty when a gorgeous woman walks up to him and kisses him. This is no ordinary kiss, this kiss changes everything. She seems to know who he is and demands that he take her instead. But Tempus can’t do that, there is something about her that has affected him like never before. But because of her interruption, he missed making his sacrifice in the allotted time. Now he must spend the next year keeping Lacey alive, till he can figure this all out.
Keeping Time.
Ruin Angelus arrived at a hospital on New Year’s Eve to take the life of a dying man, only to end up promising to take care of the man’s twin sister after he passes. The sister, Phoebe thinks Ruin is a Guardian Angel sent by her brother to watch over her. Ruin should tell her the truth, but he just can’t bring himself to. He will do as he promised, but this ‘friend’ thing is a lot more complicated than he’d allowed for. What happens when feelings become involved? What happens if she discovers who he is and the part he played in her brother’s death? But with New Year approaching, and the Fates fickle nature, will Phoebe become their next target? What will Ruin be willing to do to keep her safe?
These stories are really clever, very well written and extremely entertaining. I can’t wait to read more of Ms. Sparrow’s work!
Thank you, Ms. Sparrow!
February 3, 2017
Review of Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow
Servants of Fate is a trilogy conformed by three paranormal romance novels that will catch your attention from the very first page. These three novels (Stealing Time, Taking Time and Stealing Time), which can be read as standalones, were previously released individually. However, they are now a part of a cheap box set that will tempt you with its HEAs, lack of cliffhangers, and enchanting plots. I don’t tend to play favorites, because I loved the tree novels.
In the three novels, each son of Father time must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates in the name of humanity. It is quite cruel, right? Nonetheless, it is done every year until it isn’t. What is powerful enough to, in a way, stop a tradition as ancient as time? The answer is simple, it is love. I must admit I don’t usually play favorites, at least I try not to, but I have a soft-spot for Stealing Time, the first book in the series. In this story, one of the sons of father time called Zeit falls in love with Hannah, this year’s mortal sacrifice. Honestly, I love this concept of forbidden love. It is so enchanting and tempting, making you feel as it everything is right even though the world believes you are in the wrong. The relationship between Zeit and Hannah is kind of insta-love. Nevertheless, I am a firm believer of love at first sight so it wasn’t an issue for me. That feeling he had for Hannah was enough for him to make a last-minute exchange for the human lifetime sacrifice. However, as you can guess, the Fates were not happy about it. They feel defied because the actions of Zeit are unprecedented. I must confess I couldn’t help but chuckle and giggle when his brothers followed his example, in their own style, in Taking Time and Stealing Time.
Another aspect that I loved about this series is the connection between brothers. I loved how they asked Zeit for advice. Also, I liked that even though each of the three novels revolved around the same concept, each portrayed it according to the personality of each brother. For example, in stealing time the couple stayed in the friend zone for a while, in fear of could happen when the line was crossed. I thought it was really cute, because the couple had time to get to know each other a little better and progressively fell in love. Thought it was quite the contrast with the insta-love of Zeit and Hannah.
I highly recommend each of the novels of the series to anyone that loves paranormal romance novels with a spark of drama and action.
Reviewer of Romance Authors That Rock
5<3
Servants of Fate is a trilogy conformed by three paranormal romance novels that will catch your attention from the very first page. These three novels (Stealing Time, Taking Time and Stealing Time), which can be read as standalones, were previously released individually. However, they are now a part of a cheap box set that will tempt you with its HEAs, lack of cliffhangers, and enchanting plots. I don’t tend to play favorites, because I loved the tree novels.
In the three novels, each son of Father time must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates in the name of humanity. It is quite cruel, right? Nonetheless, it is done every year until it isn’t. What is powerful enough to, in a way, stop a tradition as ancient as time? The answer is simple, it is love. I must admit I don’t usually play favorites, at least I try not to, but I have a soft-spot for Stealing Time, the first book in the series. In this story, one of the sons of father time called Zeit falls in love with Hannah, this year’s mortal sacrifice. Honestly, I love this concept of forbidden love. It is so enchanting and tempting, making you feel as it everything is right even though the world believes you are in the wrong. The relationship between Zeit and Hannah is kind of insta-love. Nevertheless, I am a firm believer of love at first sight so it wasn’t an issue for me. That feeling he had for Hannah was enough for him to make a last-minute exchange for the human lifetime sacrifice. However, as you can guess, the Fates were not happy about it. They feel defied because the actions of Zeit are unprecedented. I must confess I couldn’t help but chuckle and giggle when his brothers followed his example, in their own style, in Taking Time and Stealing Time.
Another aspect that I loved about this series is the connection between brothers. I loved how they asked Zeit for advice. Also, I liked that even though each of the three novels revolved around the same concept, each portrayed it according to the personality of each brother. For example, in stealing time the couple stayed in the friend zone for a while, in fear of could happen when the line was crossed. I thought it was really cute, because the couple had time to get to know each other a little better and progressively fell in love. Thought it was quite the contrast with the insta-love of Zeit and Hannah.
I highly recommend each of the novels of the series to anyone that loves paranormal romance novels with a spark of drama and action.
Reviewer of Romance Authors That Rock
5<3
September 23, 2017
‘Servants of Fate’ by Wendy Sparrow contains all three titles from The Servants of Fate series: Stealing Time, Taking Time and Keeping Time. Each story is about one of the sons of Father Time. As immortals they can stop time and have certain magical powers to enable them to do their work. Each son is given the name of a mortal who they must sacrifice on New Year’s Eve. Other than that they do not become involved in the lives of humans, they don’t understand human emotions and believe that love is for mortals.
Stealing Time. Zeit Geist substituted his human sacrifice but the Daughters of Fate are angry about it. Determined that his mortal will die they set death trap after death trap. Can Zeit keep saving Hannah? Why is it so important that he does? Will he be able to keep stealing time indefinitely? Things come to a head the following New Year. What will happen to them both?
Taking Time. Tempus Halt is about to take a mortal life on New Year’s Eve when a beautiful mortal kisses him passionately. Surprisingly she offers herself in sacrifice. All he has to do now is keep her alive until the years end so he can fulfil his duty. The fact that he enjoyed her kisses is neither here nor there. Or is it? Why does she confuse him? As the year progresses: Tempus not only saves her life over and over, he steals the books she reads and ruins her dates. Fate becomes more determined to take her life before Tempus realises he has gone too far.
Keeping Time. Ruin Angelus has made a promise to the mortal whose life he took and now the man’s twin sister thinks he is her Guardian Angel. Ruin has had relationships with mortal women before and they have always ended badly, so he is weary of Phoebe. Finding it hard to tell Phoebe exactly how her brother knew him, he endeavours to be just her ‘friend’. Phoebe is frightened her love for Ruin will end in his falling from grace. Ruin is afraid his true identity will destroy their ‘friendship’. As New Year approaches will fate step in to deny Ruin that which he desires?
The stories were a fairly quick read. Each story was connected to the previous one. The sons of Father Time were all dark, brooding, sexy and handsome. Each was very protective of the mortal in their care and so was endearingly sweet and loveable. The female characters were all different: each having different personality traits and qualities that the brother felt were worthy of keeping them alive. I really enjoyed these stories of unconditional love and think I may re-read them again at Christmas.
Stealing Time. Zeit Geist substituted his human sacrifice but the Daughters of Fate are angry about it. Determined that his mortal will die they set death trap after death trap. Can Zeit keep saving Hannah? Why is it so important that he does? Will he be able to keep stealing time indefinitely? Things come to a head the following New Year. What will happen to them both?
Taking Time. Tempus Halt is about to take a mortal life on New Year’s Eve when a beautiful mortal kisses him passionately. Surprisingly she offers herself in sacrifice. All he has to do now is keep her alive until the years end so he can fulfil his duty. The fact that he enjoyed her kisses is neither here nor there. Or is it? Why does she confuse him? As the year progresses: Tempus not only saves her life over and over, he steals the books she reads and ruins her dates. Fate becomes more determined to take her life before Tempus realises he has gone too far.
Keeping Time. Ruin Angelus has made a promise to the mortal whose life he took and now the man’s twin sister thinks he is her Guardian Angel. Ruin has had relationships with mortal women before and they have always ended badly, so he is weary of Phoebe. Finding it hard to tell Phoebe exactly how her brother knew him, he endeavours to be just her ‘friend’. Phoebe is frightened her love for Ruin will end in his falling from grace. Ruin is afraid his true identity will destroy their ‘friendship’. As New Year approaches will fate step in to deny Ruin that which he desires?
The stories were a fairly quick read. Each story was connected to the previous one. The sons of Father Time were all dark, brooding, sexy and handsome. Each was very protective of the mortal in their care and so was endearingly sweet and loveable. The female characters were all different: each having different personality traits and qualities that the brother felt were worthy of keeping them alive. I really enjoyed these stories of unconditional love and think I may re-read them again at Christmas.
September 18, 2017
Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow is a box set of her books: Stealing Time, Taking Time and Keeping Time. This series is about three servants of fate, each with their own story. They are immortal and believe that it is best not to get involved with their charge. But will they listen? They never are suppose to interact with their charge. They stay in the background protecting and saving their charge until fate says otherwise. They are able to stop and start time. Each of these three stories has a great female character that are strong and try to understand why their lives keep getting saved. It was great reading this series as you could start the series from beginning to end at one time. It was great seeing that after book one, you get to see the female characters from the story before. Each of the men in this series are strong, handsome and can't seem to follow the rules. Their stories have some twists and turns that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat one minute and the next needing a fan. They will take you on a roller coaster ride of various emotions that will make you laugh, cry and plain just feel compassion for them. This is my first story by this author, I enjoyed her writing style and her attention to details. Her creativeness has differently shown through with this story. Her stories are fast reading and will pull you in from the first word until the end. Her stories will show you that fate has the control more then you realize. Can fate be changed by you or someone else? What happens if you do change fate? Is there a price to pay when you mess with fate? I highly recommend this box set as I know you will want to find out the answers to these questions and more. Is there HEA for each of these women?
October 2, 2017
Servants of Fate box set
By Wendy Sparrow
4 stars
I really enjoyed the three stories in this box set! All of them were really well written and had some great characters in them. I loved the magical feel that the stories had and it was great to read something a little different. I think young adults would definitely enjoy these books.
Stealing Time – book 1
This was Hannah and Zeit’s story. It didn’t take me long to completely fall in love with these two! They really had such a great connection. Everything about this story drew me in from the characters to the beautiful setting. I love stories that are set at Christmas time they always feel that extra romantic to me. I just absolutely loved Zeit! He was just so adorable! I think out of the box set this was probably my favourite story!
Taking Time – book 2
The second book in the box set is Tempus and Lacey’s story. Again the author did a great job with drawing me into this story straight away. I thought I couldn’t love anyone as much as I loved Zeit – that was until his brother Tempus came along! I really liked the differences between the two characters because even though they were there they were still perfect for each other!
Keeping Time – book 3
The third book in the series is Ruin and Phoebe’s story. When they first appeared in the second book I really wasn’t sure about them so I had a feeling their story would be an intriguing one – and it was definitely that! Again I really liked the characters and I like how the author made all of the stories different.
Overall I really enjoyed this box set and I would definitely like to read more by this author in the future. I think these stories would appeal to young adults! They were all really well written, had a great pace and flow to them and were a joy to read.
By Wendy Sparrow
4 stars
I really enjoyed the three stories in this box set! All of them were really well written and had some great characters in them. I loved the magical feel that the stories had and it was great to read something a little different. I think young adults would definitely enjoy these books.
Stealing Time – book 1
This was Hannah and Zeit’s story. It didn’t take me long to completely fall in love with these two! They really had such a great connection. Everything about this story drew me in from the characters to the beautiful setting. I love stories that are set at Christmas time they always feel that extra romantic to me. I just absolutely loved Zeit! He was just so adorable! I think out of the box set this was probably my favourite story!
Taking Time – book 2
The second book in the box set is Tempus and Lacey’s story. Again the author did a great job with drawing me into this story straight away. I thought I couldn’t love anyone as much as I loved Zeit – that was until his brother Tempus came along! I really liked the differences between the two characters because even though they were there they were still perfect for each other!
Keeping Time – book 3
The third book in the series is Ruin and Phoebe’s story. When they first appeared in the second book I really wasn’t sure about them so I had a feeling their story would be an intriguing one – and it was definitely that! Again I really liked the characters and I like how the author made all of the stories different.
Overall I really enjoyed this box set and I would definitely like to read more by this author in the future. I think these stories would appeal to young adults! They were all really well written, had a great pace and flow to them and were a joy to read.
September 25, 2017
Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow
This collection contains all three titles from the Servants of Fate Series
Stealing Time
Taking Time
Keeping Time
5 Stars
I loved this collection..It was creative and made me laugh and cry and fall in love. I loved the interaction of the brothers throughout and “Dad” was pretty cool too. This is my first read by this author but will definitely not be my last.
The different ways Zeit, Tempus, and Ruin all had to protect their mortal sacrifices was hilarious..The date that he determined was a serial killer and the shower scene when Tempus couldn't get the door open and ended up grabbing her and the shower curtain to save her actually had me laughing out loud.
I loved all of the brothers, watching them try to live in a mortal world kind of made me realize that there is so many things I just take for granted but would seem very off to an immortal. How all the characters had to make choices throughout was written beautifully. Love played a very large role in how each of these stories played out.
My favorite part of these books was the lodge, I want to spend the week between Christmas and New Years there, it was explained beautifully and I could actually picture it. Although I would definitely not stand near the lodges Christmas tree LOL
The flow of each of the stories was perfect, time moved fast but the stories didn't seem to, it just seemed to make sense. I haven't checked yet but I'm hoping there's more to come in this series, the rest of the brothers sound fascinating and I would love to see how the characters in these three stories are are coping in their lives.
This collection contains all three titles from the Servants of Fate Series
Stealing Time
Taking Time
Keeping Time
5 Stars
I loved this collection..It was creative and made me laugh and cry and fall in love. I loved the interaction of the brothers throughout and “Dad” was pretty cool too. This is my first read by this author but will definitely not be my last.
The different ways Zeit, Tempus, and Ruin all had to protect their mortal sacrifices was hilarious..The date that he determined was a serial killer and the shower scene when Tempus couldn't get the door open and ended up grabbing her and the shower curtain to save her actually had me laughing out loud.
I loved all of the brothers, watching them try to live in a mortal world kind of made me realize that there is so many things I just take for granted but would seem very off to an immortal. How all the characters had to make choices throughout was written beautifully. Love played a very large role in how each of these stories played out.
My favorite part of these books was the lodge, I want to spend the week between Christmas and New Years there, it was explained beautifully and I could actually picture it. Although I would definitely not stand near the lodges Christmas tree LOL
The flow of each of the stories was perfect, time moved fast but the stories didn't seem to, it just seemed to make sense. I haven't checked yet but I'm hoping there's more to come in this series, the rest of the brothers sound fascinating and I would love to see how the characters in these three stories are are coping in their lives.
September 26, 2017
Servants of Fate, The Boxed Set: Stealing Time, Taking Time, Keeping Time, by Wendy Sparrow.
This boxed set was like opening and eating wonderful, decadent chocolate candies! The only problem was that they ran out, just like chocolates. They tantalised me.
The first of three, Stealing time is a small bon-bon of a story. the characters are so wonderfully written, I wanted to get to know them all much, much better than I did. The descriptions are cohesive and detailed. I felt as if I really got to know Hannah and Zeit. They are a great couple.
Thank Goodness this is a boxed set and I got to read Taking Time. What an exquisite short story. Ms. Sparrow really captured the eccentricities of an immortal. Tempus’ bad habits and manners only point out how different he is from the mortal, Lacy. She creates a wonderful world with amazingly real people in it.
Keeping Time is the last short story in the collection of three. Phoebe and Ruin’s story is exactly what is needed to round out this trilogy. They are truly made for each other. Family is so exasperating at times. As Ruin finds out in this last short story in the trilogy.
Each of these stories alone are really fun. All three together are amazing. I truly loved the Servants of Fate Boxed Set of Books. It is a sweet complex collection of stories each with its own set of problems and solutions. The characters all learn and grow throughout these books. I absolutely loved all three stories and look forward to more books from Ms. Sparrow. Maybe there are more brothers waiting in the wings???
This boxed set was like opening and eating wonderful, decadent chocolate candies! The only problem was that they ran out, just like chocolates. They tantalised me.
The first of three, Stealing time is a small bon-bon of a story. the characters are so wonderfully written, I wanted to get to know them all much, much better than I did. The descriptions are cohesive and detailed. I felt as if I really got to know Hannah and Zeit. They are a great couple.
Thank Goodness this is a boxed set and I got to read Taking Time. What an exquisite short story. Ms. Sparrow really captured the eccentricities of an immortal. Tempus’ bad habits and manners only point out how different he is from the mortal, Lacy. She creates a wonderful world with amazingly real people in it.
Keeping Time is the last short story in the collection of three. Phoebe and Ruin’s story is exactly what is needed to round out this trilogy. They are truly made for each other. Family is so exasperating at times. As Ruin finds out in this last short story in the trilogy.
Each of these stories alone are really fun. All three together are amazing. I truly loved the Servants of Fate Boxed Set of Books. It is a sweet complex collection of stories each with its own set of problems and solutions. The characters all learn and grow throughout these books. I absolutely loved all three stories and look forward to more books from Ms. Sparrow. Maybe there are more brothers waiting in the wings???
September 28, 2017
Servants Of Fate by Wendy Sparrow is a set of 3 stories including; Stealing Time which is the story of Hannah and Zeit, Taking Time is about Lacey and Tempus and lastly Keeping Time with Phoebe and Ruin. Zeit, Tempus and Ruin are all brothers and the sons of Father Time. Their jobs are given at the end of each year, right before new years, they have to take someone’s life to save multiple other lives.
Each book is roughly the same story; the time keeper has to choose whether or not he wants to kill his respective woman on New Years day. Although each story has the same story line, they are all three respectively different. I liked how I knew the story, but I was introduced to a new brother and a new woman, and I got to see what they were going through.
With Hannah she knows someone has been following her around and causing her “time blips”. Lacey, already witnessed Tempus doing his job the previous year and he happened to take someone that meant something to her. Lastly with Phoebe, she thought Ruin was a legitimate angel that was sent to watch over her when her brother passed away. I really enjoyed how through each story, the previous couple or couples were referred to and you get to see the characters again instead of their story just coming to an end.
Overall I thought this was a great book, I couldn’t help but fall in love with all of the characters, especially the brothers, as they had to re-evaluate what they deemed important in their lives, and what they are willing to sacrifice. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a sweet romance.
Each book is roughly the same story; the time keeper has to choose whether or not he wants to kill his respective woman on New Years day. Although each story has the same story line, they are all three respectively different. I liked how I knew the story, but I was introduced to a new brother and a new woman, and I got to see what they were going through.
With Hannah she knows someone has been following her around and causing her “time blips”. Lacey, already witnessed Tempus doing his job the previous year and he happened to take someone that meant something to her. Lastly with Phoebe, she thought Ruin was a legitimate angel that was sent to watch over her when her brother passed away. I really enjoyed how through each story, the previous couple or couples were referred to and you get to see the characters again instead of their story just coming to an end.
Overall I thought this was a great book, I couldn’t help but fall in love with all of the characters, especially the brothers, as they had to re-evaluate what they deemed important in their lives, and what they are willing to sacrifice. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a sweet romance.
October 3, 2017
The Servants of Fate Collection by Wendy Sparrow is a three book set consisting of Stealing Time, Taking Time and Keeping Time. Each story follows one of the sons of Father Time and the mortal women they come to love.
In Stealing time we meet Zeit Geist and Hannah Lyons, and begin to see what it is that the brothers do for that Fates. Tasked with delivering one soul to the Fates every New Year’s at the stroke of midnight Zeit, for reasons a mystery even to him, decided to make a last minute exchange and spare Hannah’s life. Now he has to figure out why he did what he did before time runs out for them both.
In Taking Time we meet Tempus Halt and Lacey Carpenter. Two years ago Tempus took Lacey’s father and now she is begging to take the place of his yearly sacrifice. Only problem is he can’t bring himself to do it. It is because of this that they are forced together for a year. Watch these two grow closer as they try and fight fate the only way they can, together.
In Keeping Time what should have been an easy job takes a turn for the difficult. Ruin and Phoebe have a relationship filled with longing for more. Sometimes the lengths you’d go through for family is above and beyond.
Each of these books had a truly meaningful story in them, I wasn’t sure at first but I’m so glad I didn’t pass up reading this set. Each book is well written and had a nice pace. Characters are complex and greatly portrayed. I really enjoyed this set and give it a much earned four star review.
In Stealing time we meet Zeit Geist and Hannah Lyons, and begin to see what it is that the brothers do for that Fates. Tasked with delivering one soul to the Fates every New Year’s at the stroke of midnight Zeit, for reasons a mystery even to him, decided to make a last minute exchange and spare Hannah’s life. Now he has to figure out why he did what he did before time runs out for them both.
In Taking Time we meet Tempus Halt and Lacey Carpenter. Two years ago Tempus took Lacey’s father and now she is begging to take the place of his yearly sacrifice. Only problem is he can’t bring himself to do it. It is because of this that they are forced together for a year. Watch these two grow closer as they try and fight fate the only way they can, together.
In Keeping Time what should have been an easy job takes a turn for the difficult. Ruin and Phoebe have a relationship filled with longing for more. Sometimes the lengths you’d go through for family is above and beyond.
Each of these books had a truly meaningful story in them, I wasn’t sure at first but I’m so glad I didn’t pass up reading this set. Each book is well written and had a nice pace. Characters are complex and greatly portrayed. I really enjoyed this set and give it a much earned four star review.
September 18, 2017
Servants of Fate
By: Wendy Sparrow
5 out of 5 stars
The book set Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow includes the three stories from this series. It tells the stories of three of Father Time’s sons, Zeit, Tempus, and Ruin. I loved reading each one. These stories had me hooked and I didn’t want to put them down until I had finished. These three each find themselves protecting a woman from the Fates. I loved reading about how these couples interact. The sons of Father Time are immortal and don’t seem to understand the concept of a relationship or falling in love. They do however find that they are starting to have feelings like they never have before when around these women. Reading some scenes in these stories had me saying “Aww.” As Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, it is wonderful to read how these couples celebrate the holiday together. Danger is all around and a constant. Will Zeit, Tempus, and Ruin be able to keep the woman they are falling for safe? The characters in this story are amazing and I was always rooting for them to be able to have a happy ending. These stories show the power of love and self-sacrifice. This is the first time that I have read books by the author and it will not be the last. She creates stories and characters that I thought about even after I had finished reading. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
By: Wendy Sparrow
5 out of 5 stars
The book set Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow includes the three stories from this series. It tells the stories of three of Father Time’s sons, Zeit, Tempus, and Ruin. I loved reading each one. These stories had me hooked and I didn’t want to put them down until I had finished. These three each find themselves protecting a woman from the Fates. I loved reading about how these couples interact. The sons of Father Time are immortal and don’t seem to understand the concept of a relationship or falling in love. They do however find that they are starting to have feelings like they never have before when around these women. Reading some scenes in these stories had me saying “Aww.” As Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, it is wonderful to read how these couples celebrate the holiday together. Danger is all around and a constant. Will Zeit, Tempus, and Ruin be able to keep the woman they are falling for safe? The characters in this story are amazing and I was always rooting for them to be able to have a happy ending. These stories show the power of love and self-sacrifice. This is the first time that I have read books by the author and it will not be the last. She creates stories and characters that I thought about even after I had finished reading. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
October 4, 2017
‘Servants of Fate’ is the first book I have read by Wendy Sparrow was a really interesting idea. Basing a love story around the Fates and seeing how falling in love can change the fate of a person. It makes you ask the question, do we ever know when our time is up? Could we do anything to influence it or is it all in the hands of a higher power?
I loved the idea that Father Time has 3 sons, all with different powers over fate. I loved the names – Zeit Geist, Tempus Fugit and Ruin. They perfectly described their powers and their job in the human world. I also particularly liked the idea that a human girl could bring these powerful men to their knees and change the path of Fate. Having the stories culminate on New Year’s Eve was very clever too. We all build up to New Year and often make changes in our lives at that time so I thought using this date for Fate to intervene was genius!
I really enjoyed this book and will look out for more of her work. It was great having all 3 books in one. Light and fun, not a difficult read. 4/5
I loved the idea that Father Time has 3 sons, all with different powers over fate. I loved the names – Zeit Geist, Tempus Fugit and Ruin. They perfectly described their powers and their job in the human world. I also particularly liked the idea that a human girl could bring these powerful men to their knees and change the path of Fate. Having the stories culminate on New Year’s Eve was very clever too. We all build up to New Year and often make changes in our lives at that time so I thought using this date for Fate to intervene was genius!
I really enjoyed this book and will look out for more of her work. It was great having all 3 books in one. Light and fun, not a difficult read. 4/5
September 19, 2017
Who doesn't love a sweet love story? And when that love story takes place around Christmas you've got an awesome package wrapped up in bow begging to be opened and read. This box set includes three stories from the Servants of Time series. I think reading them all together works great because it gives you a sense of timing as these stories overlap a little. These are good love stories in that they aren't complicated and all the characters act like REAL people. This is a good series for readers who do not like a lot of graphic sex. The love scenes were sweet and simple, leaving much up to the reader's imagination. The interplay between all the characters works very well. The dialog feels authentic and serves to push the plot forward while letting the reader gain insight into the characters. I would recommend this series to readers who enjoy easy to read love stories and who like to escape from the hassles of adulting.
September 25, 2017
The Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow is a “boxed set” including the three books Stealing Time, Taking Time and Keeping Time. It is best to read this series in order so that all of the characters’ stories flow together and the continuation of story line can grow and make the best sense. Each of the different stories focuses on a different son of Father Time’s; Zeit, Tempus and Ruin. The storyline was unique, and kept me intrigued throughout the entire book. Wendy Sparrow, is technically a new to me author, I had read a short story of hers in the past but this was definitely a departure from that story so it felt very new to me. I do hope that she continues in this vien of writing as it was an excellent read and was hard to put down.
If you are looking for a great story, with likable characters, and a storyline that is a great and easy read for a lazy weekend then this is a set that you definitely need to pick up.
If you are looking for a great story, with likable characters, and a storyline that is a great and easy read for a lazy weekend then this is a set that you definitely need to pick up.
October 3, 2017
Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow
Stars: 4
Stealing Time, Taking Time, and Keeping Time are the first three books in the Servants of Fate series by Wendy Sparrow. These are the first books that I have read from Wendy. I really liked how she integrated the characters from the first book into the second and the third book. I also love the central location that these stories seem to revolve around. I enjoyed the characters. The girls each different in their own ways, but also similar in their strength and caring. The male characters each are their own person, but clueless in some many ways that it is cute and funny at the same time. My favorite book was Stealing Time. I love Hannah and Zeit. My favorite part is Zeit and his Christmas presents. I was adorable! I am so glad that I continued to get glimpses of them throughout the series. This set was a great way to start and new series. I really enjoyed reading them.
Stars: 4
Stealing Time, Taking Time, and Keeping Time are the first three books in the Servants of Fate series by Wendy Sparrow. These are the first books that I have read from Wendy. I really liked how she integrated the characters from the first book into the second and the third book. I also love the central location that these stories seem to revolve around. I enjoyed the characters. The girls each different in their own ways, but also similar in their strength and caring. The male characters each are their own person, but clueless in some many ways that it is cute and funny at the same time. My favorite book was Stealing Time. I love Hannah and Zeit. My favorite part is Zeit and his Christmas presents. I was adorable! I am so glad that I continued to get glimpses of them throughout the series. This set was a great way to start and new series. I really enjoyed reading them.
October 4, 2017
5 Star
Servants of Fate By Wendy Sparrow
Servants of Fate By Wendy Sparrow is a box set of her books;Stealing Time,Taking Time,and Keeping Time.Each story in the series is about a different servant of fate,they're immortal and not supposed to get involved with their charge.There supposed to stay in the background and protect their charge till fate says otherwise, never are they to interact with them.I absolutely enjoyed this book set.Each story is about a female who are strong but yet they can't grasp why their lives are being saved..I loved how easily each story flowed and how the guys couldn't seem to follow the simple rules of not getting involved. At some points I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen. There are a few twists and turns and had me feeling like I was on a roller-coaster ride of emotions at times.I can't say enough about this box set,I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more from this author.
Servants of Fate By Wendy Sparrow
Servants of Fate By Wendy Sparrow is a box set of her books;Stealing Time,Taking Time,and Keeping Time.Each story in the series is about a different servant of fate,they're immortal and not supposed to get involved with their charge.There supposed to stay in the background and protect their charge till fate says otherwise, never are they to interact with them.I absolutely enjoyed this book set.Each story is about a female who are strong but yet they can't grasp why their lives are being saved..I loved how easily each story flowed and how the guys couldn't seem to follow the simple rules of not getting involved. At some points I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen. There are a few twists and turns and had me feeling like I was on a roller-coaster ride of emotions at times.I can't say enough about this box set,I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more from this author.
September 19, 2017
Right away from reading the blurb I knew I had to read these. I wasn't expecting what I read but I couldn't put it down. It was just so good. We have some action going on, romance, and paranormal. I loved every bit of it. The writing style was wonderful and you can actually read these as a standalone but it was fun reading them together just more exciment and twists and turns.
The characters were all enjoyable to getting to know. I wouldn't be able to choose a favorite one since they were all very well written up. I could also feel there emotions as well the writing was wonderful and a good pace read.
A wonderful set of books and definitely recommend them to paranormal romance fans. You will not be disappointed.
September 21, 2017
Servants of Fate by Wendy Sparrow is the box set that includes Stealing Time, Keeping Time and Taking time. Each story is about one of Father times sons. The time lines in each book tend to overlap. The stories are each love stories with dramatic complications that tug at the heart. It’s an easy to fall in love with series and since Paranormal is my favorite I quite enjoyed reading this series. The season it’s set in is around the Christmas holiday and since Christmas is right around the corner it was easy to relate to and the perfect Trilogy to dive into at this time of year. Sparrow writes likable believable characters that I loved getting to know.
October 4, 2017
The servants of fate box set contains three stories about the sons of time finding love and then being faced with the challenge of keeping it. I really liked these stories, they left me with the warm and fuzzies long after I read the last page. The sons of time themselves are all gorgeous and also so arrogant and unwittingly funny that it is impossible not to fall for them. The women are put into situations where they are victims, but manage to stand up and at least try to get themselves out of those positions, which is something that I love in any story.
Five stars for this box set, I highly recommend this for a weekend read as the individual stories are quite short.
Five stars for this box set, I highly recommend this for a weekend read as the individual stories are quite short.
September 23, 2017
Servants of Fate box set by Wendy Sparrow is an amazing collection of three stories: Stealing Time, Taking Time, and Keeping Time. They are enchanting romances about 3 brothers who are sons of father time. Each follows right along where the last one left off and they are quick reads. I read the last two in one afternoon. The characters are very well written and developed the clueless brothers and the stubborn women they fall for. The storyline is believable as well haven’t you ever had those moments where you lost a few moments of time?
September 28, 2017
This box set was awesome! I had a hard time picking a favorite. I'd have to say it was Taking Time if someone twisted my arm though. It shows exactly how clueless men can be. LOL. Each book was well written and well thought out. I did like how each book came back to the first couple. Like Zeit was the success story for how to get a mortal woman to listen. Haha... Like that'll ever happen. The question is... what happens now? Are there more brothers? Will anything be written about Father Time?
March 24, 2020
This was all three novellas in one volume. I enjoyed the first one Stealing Time. The other two were pretty repetitive and it felt like the same story with three different couples. I did like the premise and the author has a knack for humor. Overall they were an escape from the outside pandemic and that's what I need right now.
February 16, 2017
This was an absolutely fantastic set of books! I loved the blurbs and knew from them that it was a series I was going to be completely taken over by, and it was so very true. From the moment I started, I could not put the books down. I had to read them back to back just to get more of the characters and the very well-written story.
If you are one that likes to have books with a decent number of pages and doesn't like to wait between books, the pen this set is ther oerfect bundle. I've never minded waiting, but even I would have had a hard Tim with these books, S I was always left desperate for the next bit.
I found the characters and the world were created very well. They had depth, detail and personality, which made the story really easy to enjoy and become connected with. It also meant that it was easy to picture and feel a part of the tale and action.
I liked the overall story and felt it was very unique. It kept me interested throughout and was something I looked forward to each night.
Overall, a fab boxed set I think many would enjoy.
I reviewed and arc kindly provided.
If you are one that likes to have books with a decent number of pages and doesn't like to wait between books, the pen this set is ther oerfect bundle. I've never minded waiting, but even I would have had a hard Tim with these books, S I was always left desperate for the next bit.
I found the characters and the world were created very well. They had depth, detail and personality, which made the story really easy to enjoy and become connected with. It also meant that it was easy to picture and feel a part of the tale and action.
I liked the overall story and felt it was very unique. It kept me interested throughout and was something I looked forward to each night.
Overall, a fab boxed set I think many would enjoy.
I reviewed and arc kindly provided.
February 15, 2017
There’s a reason why you should never tempt fate, piss fate off, or even try to manipulate the outcome of what fate has set in stone. This collection of three shorts gives us a view into how three different wielders of time tamper with fate in different ways, but ultimately for the same reason. Love.
I found reading the shorts a collection made for a smoother transition into each of the servants’ lives. Father Time has some hot sons, Zeit Geist, Tempus Halt, and Ruin each tempts the fates. Each had to pay. Feeling the emotions of the mere mortals may be the downfall of this three sexy wielders of time. Come see each one of them as they take on the issue with the sacrifice they must make each New Year’s eve.
I found reading the shorts a collection made for a smoother transition into each of the servants’ lives. Father Time has some hot sons, Zeit Geist, Tempus Halt, and Ruin each tempts the fates. Each had to pay. Feeling the emotions of the mere mortals may be the downfall of this three sexy wielders of time. Come see each one of them as they take on the issue with the sacrifice they must make each New Year’s eve.
September 30, 2017
Servants of Fate is a Boxed Set that consists of 3 books by Wendy Sparrow. Each book is simply amazing! We follow 3 sons of Father Time as they are put to the test to serve the fates. This set includes the whole Servants of Fate series but each book can be read as a cliffhanger free stand alone. It seems that Father Time raised his sons right! Wendy Sparrow is definitely an author to follow!
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