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Blue Crystal Time Travel Romance #1
Earth Shattering
Amidst earthquakes and enemies, can a modern woman and a man from 1811 find timeless love?
When Tori's life hits rock bottom—jobless, homeless, hopeless—she never imagines that a simple crystal necklace could catapult her back to 1811, straight into the arms of Sebastien, a dashing keelboat captain. As she grapples with the shock of time travel on the turbulent Mississippi, Tori's drawn to Sebastien's unwavering strength and charm. Yet, as love blossoms, the looming New Madrid earthquakes threaten to shatter more than just the landscape.With the future calling and danger mounting, Tori faces an impossible return to her time or risk everything for love. Caught in a web of destiny and deceit, will her decision lead to heartbreak or happiness?"Time Shattering" is a whirlwind of passion and peril, the first thrilling chapter of the Blue Crystal Time Travel series. Perfect for fans of heart-racing romance and time-bending adventure. Dive into an era where love defies time itself!
When Tori's life hits rock bottom—jobless, homeless, hopeless—she never imagines that a simple crystal necklace could catapult her back to 1811, straight into the arms of Sebastien, a dashing keelboat captain. As she grapples with the shock of time travel on the turbulent Mississippi, Tori's drawn to Sebastien's unwavering strength and charm. Yet, as love blossoms, the looming New Madrid earthquakes threaten to shatter more than just the landscape.With the future calling and danger mounting, Tori faces an impossible return to her time or risk everything for love. Caught in a web of destiny and deceit, will her decision lead to heartbreak or happiness?"Time Shattering" is a whirlwind of passion and peril, the first thrilling chapter of the Blue Crystal Time Travel series. Perfect for fans of heart-racing romance and time-bending adventure. Dive into an era where love defies time itself!
- GenresTime Travel
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2017
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June 4, 2017
What an excellent read. Wonderful characters and exciting earthquakes add to this great book Well recommended If you like time travel to the past earthquakes and very good characters and story you don't want to miss this book!
July 13, 2021
Disappointed but mildly entertaining
Tori was a pity full heroine. Sebastian was awesome. The crazy twist at the end was good but delivered poorly like in a summary. I didn’t care for the 1811 reference to Colorado. I could have handled Rocky Mountain country but not Colorado. The romance was under played like it was a minor subplot. Overall I'm being generous with a 3 star review.
Tori was a pity full heroine. Sebastian was awesome. The crazy twist at the end was good but delivered poorly like in a summary. I didn’t care for the 1811 reference to Colorado. I could have handled Rocky Mountain country but not Colorado. The romance was under played like it was a minor subplot. Overall I'm being generous with a 3 star review.
June 23, 2017
Earth Shattering by Cathy Peper
Blue Crystal Time Travel Series Book One
Victoria “Tori” Foster is having a bad day. A very bad day that turns into two bad days. After she's almost run off the road...she lands in the river. When she's rescued...things are not the same. Not at all.
Sebastien La Roche makes his living on the river. When they find a body...that is actually a still alive woman...his life changes. Oh, he tries to leave her behind in the town where she'd been found nearby, but he gives in and takes her on the Fury with him. She's different from anyone he's ever met.
The author did a great job of showing the differences in the time era. Of what it would be like for one of us...with our electricity, cellphones, and all the modern conveniences...to suddenly not have any of that. A torch or candle is needed for light, no light switch. No fast food restaurants. No modern conveniences. Looking forward to the next book in this series; Time Rebound.
**Sexual content
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Blue Crystal Time Travel Series Book One
Victoria “Tori” Foster is having a bad day. A very bad day that turns into two bad days. After she's almost run off the road...she lands in the river. When she's rescued...things are not the same. Not at all.
Sebastien La Roche makes his living on the river. When they find a body...that is actually a still alive woman...his life changes. Oh, he tries to leave her behind in the town where she'd been found nearby, but he gives in and takes her on the Fury with him. She's different from anyone he's ever met.
The author did a great job of showing the differences in the time era. Of what it would be like for one of us...with our electricity, cellphones, and all the modern conveniences...to suddenly not have any of that. A torch or candle is needed for light, no light switch. No fast food restaurants. No modern conveniences. Looking forward to the next book in this series; Time Rebound.
**Sexual content
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June 20, 2017
Great beginning
A really good opening for what seemed to be an interesting series. Lots of loose details, and it does leave you wondering what comes next, but not a true cliffhanger, but very close. I wish the one side had been wrapped up a bit better, but will wait for the next book to really decide!
A really good opening for what seemed to be an interesting series. Lots of loose details, and it does leave you wondering what comes next, but not a true cliffhanger, but very close. I wish the one side had been wrapped up a bit better, but will wait for the next book to really decide!
May 16, 2020
The time space location was a nNice change from Scottish time travel the characters had interesting personalities I would recommend this book I would like to see more of Sebastian and not sure I want to read more about Bryce
I enjoy time travel novels and I’m not real good about reading books details could be better about the Mississippi era
I enjoy time travel novels and I’m not real good about reading books details could be better about the Mississippi era
July 29, 2020
A wonderful time travel
The characters, handsome Sebastian and independent Tori, made the story fun to read and easily relatable. The author is new to me but I do plan to read another of her tales soon. It's all about a "magic" necklace . There's a great twist to the story at the end. I absolutely recommend and hope you enjoy.
The characters, handsome Sebastian and independent Tori, made the story fun to read and easily relatable. The author is new to me but I do plan to read another of her tales soon. It's all about a "magic" necklace . There's a great twist to the story at the end. I absolutely recommend and hope you enjoy.
December 5, 2020
Convincing plot and suspense
A good fun historical plot set back in 1811, where a 21st century young woman suddenly finds herself because of time travel. Except for a brief passage of harlequin sensuality, the story is believable and the characters convincing. Worth the read with unexpected plot surprises.
A good fun historical plot set back in 1811, where a 21st century young woman suddenly finds herself because of time travel. Except for a brief passage of harlequin sensuality, the story is believable and the characters convincing. Worth the read with unexpected plot surprises.
January 31, 2022
The unknown
Tori fell into a world long gone. She made good use of her times and found love with a river boat captain.. The time period was hard, but the people never knew the difference in their time. She did her best to carry on. It was a good read. Going right on to the next book.
Tori fell into a world long gone. She made good use of her times and found love with a river boat captain.. The time period was hard, but the people never knew the difference in their time. She did her best to carry on. It was a good read. Going right on to the next book.
May 2, 2020
Well written and engaging story! Likeable characters and great plot. I realized the other day that I am drawn to time travel stories that take you back in time - and this one serves that desire up nicely!
I am off now to BOOK 2!
I am off now to BOOK 2!
October 21, 2020
Loved it
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I can, in all good conscience, recommend reading it. The story was great, the characters colorful and the time travel believable, see for yourself!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I can, in all good conscience, recommend reading it. The story was great, the characters colorful and the time travel believable, see for yourself!
March 20, 2021
Great research and well written
Thank you Cathy for a very delightful story. Your research of the time era was a big factor to the story. I loved the adventure and the characters. I look forward to reading the next book.
Thank you Cathy for a very delightful story. Your research of the time era was a big factor to the story. I loved the adventure and the characters. I look forward to reading the next book.
April 25, 2021
Whoa! What a incredibly good storyline!
This book had me right from the beginning, well written and awesome to read! It leaves you wishing you had all the little side stories, each one of the people she meets stories! Can't wait for the next book!
This book had me right from the beginning, well written and awesome to read! It leaves you wishing you had all the little side stories, each one of the people she meets stories! Can't wait for the next book!
October 2, 2021
Terribly written
I was going to read the entire book, but half way through I had to give up, it read like a 5th grader wrote it, badly, all over the place and the sentences of people speaking were hardly of feeling or intellect, I'm pretty sure I lost some intelligence readin it.
I was going to read the entire book, but half way through I had to give up, it read like a 5th grader wrote it, badly, all over the place and the sentences of people speaking were hardly of feeling or intellect, I'm pretty sure I lost some intelligence readin it.
October 20, 2023
Back in time
The main character goes back in time to America in the early 1800s. The story centers around the Mississippi River region.
Well developed characters and an interesting storyline contribute to an enjoyable read.
The main character goes back in time to America in the early 1800s. The story centers around the Mississippi River region.
Well developed characters and an interesting storyline contribute to an enjoyable read.
December 9, 2019
Good book
This is a pretty good book, it mixes love in with time travel and some action. I think you will enjoy it.
This is a pretty good book, it mixes love in with time travel and some action. I think you will enjoy it.
March 18, 2020
Mostly good
I'm not overly happy with the ending and hope it isn't what is in-store for book 2. The rest of the book was good, low medium heat, and worth the read.
I'm not overly happy with the ending and hope it isn't what is in-store for book 2. The rest of the book was good, low medium heat, and worth the read.
April 6, 2020
Time Shattering: (Book1) By Cathy Peper
Three Stars, this is a tough style time travel novel, lots of violence, some sensuality.. It's as alright.. Waiting to see book 2.
Three Stars, this is a tough style time travel novel, lots of violence, some sensuality.. It's as alright.. Waiting to see book 2.
May 6, 2020
In need of some light fluff during the COVID craziness. This fit the bill perfectly, plus I actually learned a bit about the New Madrid earthquake.
May 18, 2020
Very good book.
I really liked the story and the characters were great.I would have liked a little more to the story.keep up the excellent work.
I really liked the story and the characters were great.I would have liked a little more to the story.keep up the excellent work.
July 9, 2020
Time Travel, 1811 History, and Romance.
Victoria is having a terrible day, loses her job, kicked out of her apartment, nearly assaulted. What else could go wrong?
Victoria is having a terrible day, loses her job, kicked out of her apartment, nearly assaulted. What else could go wrong?
March 12, 2021
And then.
Ex read Believable. Wish z bit
T more nifty
Wish a bit more history and description ..stopped
Onane as beginning. Asada
Ex read Believable. Wish z bit
T more nifty
Wish a bit more history and description ..stopped
Onane as beginning. Asada
July 27, 2021
Good read
I love time travel books and this adventure is well worth reading with a dashing riverboat captain perplexed by an independent modern woman. 👍🔮
I love time travel books and this adventure is well worth reading with a dashing riverboat captain perplexed by an independent modern woman. 👍🔮
August 3, 2021
Good young adult book
I bought this book because of the mention of time travel. The pre civil war history in the story sucked me in. I thought it to be a well written book.
I bought this book because of the mention of time travel. The pre civil war history in the story sucked me in. I thought it to be a well written book.
November 15, 2023
An exciting time travel adventure
This is a good time travel adventure story. Tori (Victoria) Foster is a professional violinist who earns her income by giving lessons to students. In a single day in December, she loses her job and her apartment and has nowhere to go.
She is scheduled to give a performance in another location and goes early to her friend Anne's house. Following the performance, as she is walking back to Anne's house, she is followed by a car and while trying to escape, she falls into the Mississippi River.
When she awakens, she is on a boat in December 1811. There are some major historical events during that time, and the author skillfully makes them part of the story in heart-pounding detail.
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This is a good time travel adventure story. Tori (Victoria) Foster is a professional violinist who earns her income by giving lessons to students. In a single day in December, she loses her job and her apartment and has nowhere to go.
She is scheduled to give a performance in another location and goes early to her friend Anne's house. Following the performance, as she is walking back to Anne's house, she is followed by a car and while trying to escape, she falls into the Mississippi River.
When she awakens, she is on a boat in December 1811. There are some major historical events during that time, and the author skillfully makes them part of the story in heart-pounding detail.
8
December 30, 2018
Cathy Peper 's "Earth Shattering: A Blue Crystal Time Travel Romance" is a must read if you enjoy romance with a twist. Ms. Peper does an excellent job of incorporating the historical earthquakes of the Madrid fault and the culture shock of someone from the 21st century instantly transported into 1811 to experience them.
March 14, 2023
Missouri 1811
Time travel from present day to 1811 Missouri, like Tori, who is an accomplished violinist and gets thrown back in time after getting fired from her job and then evicted by her room mate.
Time travel from present day to 1811 Missouri, like Tori, who is an accomplished violinist and gets thrown back in time after getting fired from her job and then evicted by her room mate.
June 6, 2018
Time travel which is always interesting when the contrast is done masterfully.
I liked the historical aspect although the beginning is a bit slow and the main character naive.
I liked the historical aspect although the beginning is a bit slow and the main character naive.
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