Finding Home

A Christine Stewart Time Travel Adventure #2

by Christy Cooper-Burnett

Available on preorder exclusively at Blackrosewriting.com
Finding Home, the sequel to the award-winning novel, No Way Home, is an action-packed mix of time-travel, romance, and historical adventure.

An exiled prisoner. A desperate woman. A time travel agent willing to break the rules.

Malcolm Aldred is starting over in 1868, Oklahoma. There's just one problem--he's an exiled prisoner from 2070.

In 2071, Los Angeles, housewife Hannah Cole is desperate to escape her abusive husband, and begs Cyber Criminal Enforcement Agent Christine Stewart to send her somewhere, anywhere, in history. When Christine agrees to send Hannah to 1868, neither woman has any idea the events that sets in motion.

Malcolm and Hannah adapt to pioneer life in an untamed world full of danger and unimaginable hardships, but falling for each other was never part of the plan. When a deadly hunter tracks Hannah to 1868, fate intervenes and catapults her back to Colonial America, threatening to destroy their future before it ever begins.

Can Christine save Hannah in time or will they both be lost to history forever?

Genres: Time Travel

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 17, 2021

About the author

Christy Cooper-Burnett is a best-selling author based in southern California with a degree in Administration of Justice. She has one grown son who inspired her to write her award-winning debut novel, No Way Home.

She began her writing career later in life, but once she started she couldn't stop. Her work focuses on creating relatable stories and characters that transcend genres and encourage readers to imagine what they would do if thrown into the unique, imaginative situations her trademark strong female protagonists end up in.

Christy's novels have received numerous book awards including the California Author Project, PenCraft Awards, the Indies Today Book Awards, International Book Awards, Literary Titan Gold Medal Award, Maxy Award, Reader’s Favorite Five Star award, and recognition as one of Indies Today’s top five time travel novels.

Her new release RUN, due out July 4, 2024 has received critical acclaim from reviewers as a noteworthy contribution to contemporary thriller literature.

You can learn more about Christy or contact her to subscribe to her mailing list for news, book deals, and upcoming events at
https://www.christycooperburnettbooks...

Reviews

[Bonnie DeMoss · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series, and the second book I've read by this author. The concept of a team of escorts taking cyber offenders to the past where they have no computers or internet is an interesting one. The characters are engaging and memorable. However, when I read a time travel book, I am interested in the history of the time periods visited. We do not really get much of that here as the story is more focused on the relationships between characters and the overarching plot that is brewing in the future..

Although this is an interesting story, the use of present tense is a little off-putting. I also read the first book in the series, but the present tense is a lot more noticeable in this one, so the book just never really flowed well for me.

I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.

[Elda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very involved plot with time travel over a few different timelines to consider and depicting them could be difficult but Ms Cooper-Burnett seems to pull it off brilliantly. This story is very well written but in third person so we are basically told how each person thinks and feels and what they experience. This prohibits the reader from actually feeling what the characters are experiencing through their own eyes. It is more of a telling you what they went through.

In addition, Ms Cooper-Burnett provides us with a brief history lesson about the time periods in which the travelers enter. Along with it is a wonderful description of the scenery that allows the reader to envision what the area looks like, what the weather conditions are, how the people dress, etc.

As far as the characters are concerned, Ms Cooper-Burnett provides enough background information on each character to give us something we can relate with. Christine, who was one of the assistant time travelers at the CCEA, was obviously frustrated with some of her experiences at work which many a worker can relate with. The experience time travelers had to deal with were being in a different environment with little knowledge about survival and living circumstances that they were not familiar with. I think many of us have experienced moving to different towns/cities with little time to become familiar with their new environment.

Lots of action and high intense moments traveling back and forth from Los Angeles in 2071 to Oklahoma in 1868 and other points and times. At first Malcolm was met with a Cherokee Indian who could have put an arrow through him. Later, they were attacked by other Indians who stole a goat and other farm animals from them. Malcolm and Hannah were caught in a tornado which nearly decimated their home. They were also caught in a storm of locusts whereby they lost a lot of their crops

This story also touches on the subject of battered wives and abusive husbands.

There are a few minor proofreading errors but another pass should remedy that.

All in all, this was a very interesting read. I feel that you get your money’s worth with this one.

[Gayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have previously read and reviewed Christy's first book in this series, "No Way Home." When I was contacted and asked to read an advance copy to give an honest review of and feedback for "Finding Home," I jumped at the chance! Once again, Christy has created a time travel adventure laced with action, danger and romance. What a great combination! The characters are likeable (except Chad) and pull you right in to get invested in their well-being. I highly recommend BOTH books in this series - "No Way Home" and "Finding Home." They can each be read as standalone, but if you have the opportunity, and like to read chronologically in a series, start with the first one. Enjoy! :)

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So different and so good.
A working time-traveler Christine Stewart lives in LA in the year 2071 and the prologue will be giving you a whole lot of information. There are some great characters in this on Cecelia, Hannah, and Amos just to name three but there are so many more that make this story so entertaining. My idea of CCEA is interesting but it does sound dangerous and let’s say that was something Christine found out first hand. At the beginning of the story, Hannah is in serious trouble, and Malcolm well-doing okay in 1867. Now, will Ethan, Frank, and Annabelle be able to help Hannah see there is a bucket full of characters and I did not even mention Jess yet. The book jumps from past to present and it is a wonderful time-travel sci-fi. It is also a book I could write pages and pages about but I want you to enjoy this gem for yourself. I highly recommend this book and if you have not read the first one then get that one too I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

[lisa walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific time travel yarn

Love the time slip\travel genre and this author does it extremely well. Can't wait for Book 3 it can't come quick enough.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I this is the first book by this author I have read. Stepping into a series in progress, I felt a bit disadvantaged trying to understand who all the mentioned secondary characters were and the significance of their vague references to prior time travel. The idea of some levels of crime being monitored by through your computer actions with immediate incarceration is frightening. I did think that sending white collar criminals to live in the past was a very interesting alternative to a prison sentence. Initially I thought the focus of the story was on Hannah and Malcolm but it seemed that Christine and the time travelling team were almost equally represented, providing an underlying secondary storyline. I enjoyed seeing how the plot unfolded, but I really had to focus on which character were in which time period. The added suspense of the correction system continuously monitoring all time travel action plus the threat of retaliation by Hannah’s 2070 husband kept me reading on

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Home by Christy Cooper-Burnett

I read this as an advance reader copy for an honest review. I previously read and reviewed Christy's first book 'No Way Home'. I was contacted by the author to ask if I was interested in reading the second book 'Finding Home' for which I said 'defininitely'.

This second book covers some of the story from book One just in case you have not read the first book, but if it's been a while since you did, then this just gives you a recap.

I love this second book, sometimes second books lose some tempo but this book doesn't.

In this book we go back to the CCEA time travel agent Christine Stewart, she gets contacted by a woman she doesn't know and ends up becoming good friends with. By helping out this friend 'Hannah Cole' she ends up unwittingly playing matchmaker with Malcolm Aldred (whom she befriended when she was stranded in the first book 'No Way Home'). Her new friend Hannah asks her for her help to escape an abusive husband by sending her back in time. It does work out for the best in the end, but not without some tense and worrying moments throughout this book that will make your heart race. You will also shed tears of joy and happiness too.

I would definitely recommend this book to anybody who loves a mixture of time travel, romance, suspense and happy endings. If you do, then this is the book for you.

[Sublime Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall Rating = 4.33

Storyline & Concept = 5
Writing & Delivery = 5
Editorial = 3.5

The second novel in the series, Finding Home, takes us on a new adventure with Christine Stewart, a time travel agent from the year 2071. She rescues a friend, Hannah Cole, from an abusive husband by sending her to Oklahoma in 1868, where Hannah will be helped by Malcolm Aldred, a man Christine trusts to take care of her. No one was able to predict the dangers they would face from the present, the future, and the past.

This was a great read and a wonderful addition to the series. I was excited to join Christine in her adventures, and rightly so. This is a fast-paced, extremely engaging story and, once again, the author has researched the time periods and settings, creating an exceptional and satisfying time travel story. There were some heart-pounding moments of action and plenty of suspense, making the novel hard to put down. One of my happiest moments was being left with the impression there could be more to come. I certainly hope so.

Sublime Line: “Finding Home is a highly recommended time travel story, filled with everything you could want: action, suspense, romance, and wonderfully-described characters and settings.”

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I noticed usually when you get a book that’s about time travel, action, romance ET see one of those genres will supper, but Christie Cooper burn that second book and her time travel Siri’s I couldn’t decide what kind of author she was originally and I’ve come to the conclusion she is one of those awesome riders who can write any genre. I have read the first book a long way home which was really good, but I must say I think in her second book it’s only getting better. A lot of things are explained in the second book that you don’t necessarily have to read the first one to get but it’s a lot more fun if you do. I love this and highly recommend it to those who love time travel and if you’re not into romance don’t fear it doesn’t overwhelm or take over the story and if you do love romance then you’ll love the one in this book. It’s a book but many people who like mini genres because the author is just that good! I loved it!

[MyDogAteMyBookReview · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first historical time travelling romance and I liked it. This is a clean romance, yes, I do read them every once in a while.

I liked that this historical had lots of action and things moved quickly, time jumps were smooth and it had a lot more suspense than I was expecting, which is a great thing.

Malcom & Hannah are both from the year 2070 and they travel back to the 1800’s. He’s an exiled prisoner and she is a domestic abuse survivor. They both have to adjust to pioneer life, which is easier said than done. They fall in love along the way .... but that wasn’t part of the plan.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as an advance reader copy for an honest review.
I really loved this book! It was exciting and engaging. The characters were believable and the story kept me turning the pages. No spoilers, but I loved this ending. This was an original story, not your typical tired time slip storyline. The author left it open for the possibility of another book, and I really hope there is one! Highly recommended.

[Kathleen Babb · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a unique concept, begin in the future where non-violent criminals are sent back hundreds of years in time to survive, or not, in a time they know nothing about. The author is able to bring so many characters into play where their courage and wit will allow them to draw you into their lives so you will be unable to put the book down until you find out if they can make it through the intrigue, close calls and love.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written time travel story with tons of action and adventure. The author does a great job developing the story and paints her scenes perfectly as she takes you from the different time periods. It's an interesting read ,moves fluidly and I loved reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Home is the sequel to her award-winning debut novel, No Way Home in the Christine Stewart Time Travel Adventure series. It is a well written story with a very good storyline, the story kept me turning pages. I enjoyed reading Malcolm Aldred, Hannah Cole and Jacob's story and everything they go through. I would recommend.

[Brendan Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scientific and dramatic thrills take deeper, more intimate forms as we once against meet Christine Stewart. With Finding Home, Christy has given us another epic, well-crafted page-turner, expanding her already impressive network of world-building and character development.

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this time travel book. The prisoners are sent back 200 years and I loved reading how they conquered the problems that arose and how they developed as a person. Now I want to go back and read the first book she wrote.

[M.W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! I loved the characters and the plot. I hope I get more opportunities to read books by this author. Definitely recommend!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Susan McReynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easily as good as the first one.

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

HIS STORY—HER STORY—THEIR HAPPY ENDING

I first want to say that this may be the best travel tale I have yet to read—it was different, unique, and definitely a page-turner. The story is the second in the series, and I will admit that at first, I felt lost, a bit confused, but determined to read further—and then it all CLICKED! My only regret (which is my fault) is not reading book one, "No Way Home," first, and while this is a series—the second book could read as a stand-alone but would behoove the reader to read the first book and then pick this one up.

The tale revolves around a worldwide government agency known as Cyber Criminal Enforcement Agency or CCEA. Several of the main characters work for the agency, and our main character, Christine, works out of the Los Angeles division. "She escorts convicted cyber-criminals back in history as a sentence for their crime" The story in present-day 2071—and will have plenty of references to what happened in the Spring of 2070, where she will be stranded in Piedmont, Oklahoma, in 1867. (All of this is from book one.)

"But as so often happens in life, just when you think things are running smoothly, fate throws a wrench at you. And turmoil is certain to follow."

The story involved criminals of white-collar crimes being sentences back in time. One main character will be Malcolm, a man found redundant by his company, and anger has him hacking their system. While he will be sent to 1335 Medieval England, his cooperation, teamwork will grant him a new sentence—moving to 1868 Piedmont, Oklahoma. There he will meet John, learn the lay of the land, and how to survive.

Then, Hannah Cole is a woman married to a crooked and abusive LAPD officer, Chad. Since she overhead a conversation involving his crimes and cohorts, her life has become unbearable, and she knows it is only a matter of time before he beats her to death. She needs help, and somewhere Chad can't find her and contacts Christine after seeing an article about her months trapped in the past. Will a white-collar crime, with the help within CCEA and transport to the past, be her saving grace? Has she acted rashly when she discovers how much her life will change, her clothing, her mannerism compared to two hundred years ago?

Hannah: "It seems like a load of crap, actually. Why can't I keep my own panties and bra?"
Christine: "Because that's not how pioneer women dress in 1868, America. You need to be authentic. Remember the old saying to always wear clean underwear in case of an accident? Well, think of that. If someone were to discover modern-day unmentionables on you, you would be in trouble. The devil's in the details, Hannah."

The story is unique and has the good, the bad, and the ugly of life and people. From the past to the future—some things remain the same. Malcolm adjusts to his life in the pioneer days of America; he doesn't sulk but instead thrives on learning new skill sets, hard work but rewarding work. I like how he interacts with John and with Kanuna, an Indian. When Hannah arrives, he welcomes her to his home, making things to help her adapt and teaching her the lay of the land, as John taught him. But, remember there is the bad and ugly. Not all Native Indians are to be trusted, and they will be issues with theft—but Malcolm refuses to shed blood if he can help it. Then, warnings from Christine that Chad may bribe someone to come after her, and her life is still in danger.

I love the characters' chemistry, especially as Malcolm and Hannah fall in love and are willing to be there for others how John teaches Malcolm to help him survive like he did Christine. The secrets of the future and time-travel are to remain that—but they don't. While the story does not end on a cliff-hanger—I think it is a segue for a future tale—and I plan on reading it.

"Things turned out exactly as they were meant to be. And she would not trade anything about her life. Not even Chad. She has learned to trust destiny, for if not for his abuse, she would have never exiled and met Malcolm, never adopted Jacob, and would not be the woman she is today."

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many thanks to Christy Cooper-Burnett for providing me with a paperback copy of Finding Home with a request for an honest review.

Finding Home is like no novel I’ve ever read before. I have no idea how an author mixes sci-fi, western, historical fiction, and romance in one book, but Christy Cooper-Burnett does it. I have no words to describe how unusual and awesome this book is.

Christine Stewart is finally home from an accidental long-term stay in the past. She gets back to her normal life, trying to adjust to an empty nest while starting her dating life over again. Then, Hannah approaches Christine to help get her out of a dire situation. With the help of her co-workers and family, they get Hannah to safety in the form of Malcolm. But, safety is a relative term in Hannah’s life, and before she knows it, her new life with Malcolm is in jeopardy. But, Christine goes back in time to help her one more time. The question is, will there be a happy ending?

I want to start by saying these characters are so fantastically believable. Time travel itself isn’t believable, but Cooper-Burnett makes it work. The story sucked me in, and before I knew it, I wanted nothing more than to head back in time to Oklahoma. I want to hang out with John, Malcolm, and Hannah while they work their farms. However, Christine is a bit of a question mark for me. Christine’s personality puts me in two minds. Her generosity and thoughtfulness to the exiled prisoners make her a good person. But, her inner struggle to help Hannah after she hears Hannah’s story made me angry. Why wouldn’t she use some of her compassion to help? But, in the end, I liked her a lot.

I don’t usually enjoy sci-fi fiction, but this novel doesn’t fit my understanding of sci-fi. Yes, there is time travel which plays a big part in the story, but at the same time, it feels different. No aliens are invading Earth or man heading to Mars. This novel mixes all my favorite genres with sci-fi, and it makes a comfortable and enjoyable read.

Also, Finding Home is the sequel to No Way Home, the first in the Christine Stewart series. I knew going in that this was a sequel but forgot about it until I finished the book. I must tell you that I didn’t miss the first book at all. Cooper-Burnett does a wonderful job of giving enough detail, yet leaving no feelings of confusion. Of course, now I want to go back and read No Way Home to see how Christine became who she is. The third installment in this series comes out in November. You can bet I will be there waiting to pick it up.

I award Finding Home a full 5 out of 5 stars. If you are looking for something a bit different, this novel would be a good fit. I hope other readers find this book as mesmerizing as I did.

[Tom McCaffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fascinating, lovely and heartwarming story. While this was expectedly a Christine Stewart sequel, with her ballsy "do whatever it takes and rules be damned" attitude, with all of the crew of supporting characters (gotta love Frank) from her first novel (I mean -- wait for it -- all of them), CCB manages to raise her already lofty literary game to a whole new level by organically working into the continuing narrative a new range of wonderful characters that tie the new storylines into the old, and still finds the opportunity to seemlessly right some of the wrongs (on a microcosmic level) from America's history. The devil is in the details, so pay attention, because there is not one detail presented that does not work itself into propelling, transitioning and/or resolving a story line. And the romantic in me absolutely loved the Malcolm (fan from the first book) and Hanna (and Jacob) storyline. Started this morning and I finished this novel in one sitting on this Independence Day. I blew off my other plans. If you enjoyed No Way Home you will love Finding Home. Looking forward to Book 3! Well done CCB!

[Jeanne Johnston · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good take on time travel

If I hadn't read the first book, I'm not sure this would have been so easy to sort out at the beginning as there was so much to fill in and a lot of it seems random. The use of time travel to exile criminals to the past is still intriguing, though.

There's a lot going on here and obviously another sequel set up by the end. I do wish I hadn't been jolted out of the story by editing misses--most of which involved plurals with inappropriate apostrophes... Its "the Aldreds," not the Aldred's! Quite a few of those, usually family names.

Can't complain too much as I won this book from Goodreads. 🙂

[E.D. Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Christine Stewart time traveling adventures I have read and I feel that it has maintained the high standard of the first book. It fits nicely as a 'stand alone' while continuing the flow of the first story and leaving the way open for the third (which I shall be reading). While it can be argued that the time travellers from the future blend into communities in the past a little too easily, this point did not distract me from enjoying the story. More realism would have made for a much darker story to me.

[John Hazen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christy Cooper-Burnett spins her time-travel magic once again. The author does a great job of developing her characters and making what should be an unbelievable storyline into a seamless, realistic plot. This book makes for a fine ensemble performance. In fact, in this reader's opinion, she outdoes her first book of the series, No Way Home. I look forward to the next installment.

[Dawncee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Home is Built with Love

"A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams."
The characters in FINDING HOME are well written and very full of love and dreams for their future no matter what year they find themselves in.
I recommend this book to anyone who has a love of time travel!

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book I have read so far this year. The characters were well drawn, lots of adventure, action, romance, good guys, bad guys, and interesting twists. The ending was my favorite part, because it tied everything up with a bow. Great job.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

superb sequel! Could hardly put it down!

This story is just fascinating! Well written, exciting with lots of twists and turns. It is a worthy sequel to Christine’s story! I can’t wait to start the next book.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining sequel to No Way Home; hard to put down.

[Hilary Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

second in the series, will be reading the third. Great story well put together..

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

HIS STORY—HER STORY—THEIR HAPPY ENDING

I first want to say that this may be the best travel tale I have yet to read—it was different, unique, and definitely a page-turner. The story is the second in the series, and I will admit that at first, I felt lost, a bit confused, but determined to read further—and then it all CLICKED! My only regret (which is my fault) is not reading book one, "No Way Home," first, and while this is a series—the second book could read as a stand-alone but would behoove the reader to read the first book and then pick this one up.

The tale revolves around a worldwide government agency known as Cyber Criminal Enforcement Agency or CCEA. Several of the main characters work for the agency, and our main character, Christine, works out of the Los Angeles division. "She escorts convicted cyber-criminals back in history as a sentence for their crime" The story in present-day 2071—and will have plenty of references to what happened in the Spring of 2070, where she will be stranded in Piedmont, Oklahoma, in 1867. (All of this is from book one.)

"But as so often happens in life, just when you think things are running smoothly, fate throws a wrench at you. And turmoil is certain to follow."

The story involved criminals of white-collar crimes being sentences back in time. One main character will be Malcolm, a man found redundant by his company, and anger has him hacking their system. While he will be sent to 1335 Medieval England, his cooperation, teamwork will grant him a new sentence—moving to 1868 Piedmont, Oklahoma. There he will meet John, learn the lay of the land, and how to survive.

Then, Hannah Cole is a woman married to a crooked and abusive LAPD officer, Chad. Since she overhead a conversation involving his crimes and cohorts, her life has become unbearable, and she knows it is only a matter of time before he beats her to death. She needs help, and somewhere Chad can't find her and contacts Christine after seeing an article about her months trapped in the past. Will a white-collar crime, with the help within CCEA and transport to the past, be her saving grace? Has she acted rashly when she discovers how much her life will change, her clothing, her mannerism compared to two hundred years ago?

Hannah: "It seems like a load of crap, actually. Why can't I keep my own panties and bra?"
Christine: "Because that's not how pioneer women dress in 1868, America. You need to be authentic. Remember the old saying to always wear clean underwear in case of an accident? Well, think of that. If someone were to discover modern-day unmentionables on you, you would be in trouble. The devil's in the details, Hannah."

The story is unique and has the good, the bad, and the ugly of life and people. From the past to the future—some things remain the same. Malcolm adjusts to his life in the pioneer days of America; he doesn't sulk but instead thrives on learning new skill sets, hard work but rewarding work. I like how he interacts with John and with Kanuna, an Indian. When Hannah arrives, he welcomes her to his home, making things to help her adapt and teaching her the lay of the land, as John taught him. But, remember there is the bad and ugly. Not all Native Indians are to be trusted, and they will be issues with theft—but Malcolm refuses to shed blood if he can help it. Then, warnings from Christine that Chad may bribe someone to come after her, and her life is still in danger.

I love the characters' chemistry, especially as Malcolm and Hannah fall in love and are willing to be there for others how John teaches Malcolm to help him survive like he did Christine. The secrets of the future and time-travel are to remain that—but they don't. While the story does not end on a cliff-hanger—I think it is a segue for a future tale—and I plan on reading it.

"Things turned out exactly as they were meant to be. And she would not trade anything about her life. Not even Chad. She has learned to trust destiny, for if not for his abuse, she would have never exiled and met Malcolm, never adopted Jacob, and would not be the woman she is today."