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Stella’s Time: A Time Travel Novel
When Stella Hunt returns to the abandoned orphanage where she was raised for one last goodbye, she finds herself in the middle of a pouring rainstorm with a broken-down car and no gas. Homeless, with no job and no money, Stella has come for one final look at the only home she’s ever known before the beautiful old place is torn down to make way for progress.
Grieving the loss of one of the nuns who raised her here, as well as the impending destruction of the orphanage, Stella’s life takes an unexpected turn. As she explores a small closet, she suddenly finds herself thrown back in time to 1878—when the glorious old orphanage was the grandiose home of Trent Leighton, the owner of Leighton Ranch.
When Stella opens her eyes, she’s met with the none-too-friendly greeting of Mr. Leighton—a man who does not believe in nonsense like time travel. He’s certain she’s making up this wild tale—but why? Stella wants only to return to her own time, over 140 years in the future. But how can she convince Trent Leighton of that?
A jealous neighbor sets out to cause Stella and Trent trouble, but it’s the article in a newspaper from the future that lets Stella know what she has to do to make everything work out right to save the orphanage. Falling in love with a man from another time could be devastating—but if she wants to keep her heart from shattering, there might be no return back to STELLA’S TIME…
Grieving the loss of one of the nuns who raised her here, as well as the impending destruction of the orphanage, Stella’s life takes an unexpected turn. As she explores a small closet, she suddenly finds herself thrown back in time to 1878—when the glorious old orphanage was the grandiose home of Trent Leighton, the owner of Leighton Ranch.
When Stella opens her eyes, she’s met with the none-too-friendly greeting of Mr. Leighton—a man who does not believe in nonsense like time travel. He’s certain she’s making up this wild tale—but why? Stella wants only to return to her own time, over 140 years in the future. But how can she convince Trent Leighton of that?
A jealous neighbor sets out to cause Stella and Trent trouble, but it’s the article in a newspaper from the future that lets Stella know what she has to do to make everything work out right to save the orphanage. Falling in love with a man from another time could be devastating—but if she wants to keep her heart from shattering, there might be no return back to STELLA’S TIME…
- GenresTime Travel
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2021
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January 5, 2024
An enjoyable story even if the cover looks “too modern”. One bugbear was that one of the character’s names kept changing between “Spunky” and “Stumpy” from about halfway through to the end. This could have been picked up by a proofreader.
September 27, 2021
Awesome read!
Lots of suspense, action and a very good plot! Characters were well developed. I highly recommend it. I loved how the families interacted with each other. Laura is a devious one!
Lots of suspense, action and a very good plot! Characters were well developed. I highly recommend it. I loved how the families interacted with each other. Laura is a devious one!
February 7, 2022
History is off
The story is ok. I liked it. It's clean and sweet. But the dates are off. If Stella is 20 when she goes back from 2020 she'd never be interested in a 14 year old boy. Nor do I think even in 1874 could an 10 year old inherit. If the woman who found and raised Trent was in Atlanta when it burned that was Nov 1864. She then had to get to Texas as a Mail order bride so she likely got there in or around 1865. So if Trent is found as a baby at the earliest he's born in 1864. Making him 14 in 1878 when Stella arrives. Ew gross!!
Plus this book is riddled with typos or odd words. And while most likely won't notice the age thing as most won't know war dates most will notice so many typos. They got worse as the book went on as if the editor got too tired to finish. It's annoying and lazy.
The story is ok. I liked it. It's clean and sweet. But the dates are off. If Stella is 20 when she goes back from 2020 she'd never be interested in a 14 year old boy. Nor do I think even in 1874 could an 10 year old inherit. If the woman who found and raised Trent was in Atlanta when it burned that was Nov 1864. She then had to get to Texas as a Mail order bride so she likely got there in or around 1865. So if Trent is found as a baby at the earliest he's born in 1864. Making him 14 in 1878 when Stella arrives. Ew gross!!
Plus this book is riddled with typos or odd words. And while most likely won't notice the age thing as most won't know war dates most will notice so many typos. They got worse as the book went on as if the editor got too tired to finish. It's annoying and lazy.
August 24, 2021
A Timeless Message
An orphan, raised by nuns, Stella had fallen on difficult circumstances once her loved ones were laid to rest. Desperate for physical and emotional comfort, Stella seeks shelter in the last place she felt secure and accepted...until things got completely upended. Stella awakens to find herself in an old time, in a former culture, but with new friends and a new love. It's an inspirational tale of how God does not make mistakes.
An orphan, raised by nuns, Stella had fallen on difficult circumstances once her loved ones were laid to rest. Desperate for physical and emotional comfort, Stella seeks shelter in the last place she felt secure and accepted...until things got completely upended. Stella awakens to find herself in an old time, in a former culture, but with new friends and a new love. It's an inspirational tale of how God does not make mistakes.
September 2, 2021
I had such high hopes for this story
The premise sounded so intriguing . I was so disappointed in the writing. I forced myself to finish it. There were incorrect spellings and incorrect use of words. She never developed the characters and then would explain to you that the two main characters really did love each other. It just didn't click. No reason to read this one.
The premise sounded so intriguing . I was so disappointed in the writing. I forced myself to finish it. There were incorrect spellings and incorrect use of words. She never developed the characters and then would explain to you that the two main characters really did love each other. It just didn't click. No reason to read this one.
November 15, 2021
Time Travel
I know it is fantasy, but I like reading about it, especially when someone goes back in time before electricity, automobiles, etc. Dealing with lack of modern luxuries can be difficult and causes one to appreciate what we do have today! It’s culture shock and I like how the author brought that out in Stella’s character!
I know it is fantasy, but I like reading about it, especially when someone goes back in time before electricity, automobiles, etc. Dealing with lack of modern luxuries can be difficult and causes one to appreciate what we do have today! It’s culture shock and I like how the author brought that out in Stella’s character!
May 28, 2022
Amazing
This book is one of the best I've read in a long time. It grabbed me from the start and didn't leave me wanting more, not cause it wasn't good but, because it didn't leave any loose ends that you didn't know what happened. Maybe a mistake missed by the proof readers but, easily over looked.
This book is one of the best I've read in a long time. It grabbed me from the start and didn't leave me wanting more, not cause it wasn't good but, because it didn't leave any loose ends that you didn't know what happened. Maybe a mistake missed by the proof readers but, easily over looked.
May 5, 2023
Stella’s Time
Stella was found as a baby at an orphanage. When she became 20 and on her own she went back to the orphanage to look around. The house started to shake and she landed in 1978. Meeting the man that owned the home that turned into the orphanage. They married and author Agnes Alexander at the end lets them see that the home will be taken care of in the future.
Stella was found as a baby at an orphanage. When she became 20 and on her own she went back to the orphanage to look around. The house started to shake and she landed in 1978. Meeting the man that owned the home that turned into the orphanage. They married and author Agnes Alexander at the end lets them see that the home will be taken care of in the future.
September 16, 2021
Time travel
I love time traveling into the past. This has all the makings of a good western(except no Indians. Lol). A romantic ranch owner with a jealous rich girl. I couldn’t put it down
I love time traveling into the past. This has all the makings of a good western(except no Indians. Lol). A romantic ranch owner with a jealous rich girl. I couldn’t put it down
January 26, 2022
This was a great story!
I love western stories, and mixing them with time travel is a big favorite! The old mansion helped bring the parts together also. Churning butter isn't neat as fun as Stella seemed to think, all I remember is the blisters!
I love western stories, and mixing them with time travel is a big favorite! The old mansion helped bring the parts together also. Churning butter isn't neat as fun as Stella seemed to think, all I remember is the blisters!
February 9, 2022
Trent and Stella
A lot of twists and turns to this story. Many different things to keep you reading. I always like time travel stories where the characters get a chance to travel back and forth once in a while. Did not happen here shut still a good story.
A lot of twists and turns to this story. Many different things to keep you reading. I always like time travel stories where the characters get a chance to travel back and forth once in a while. Did not happen here shut still a good story.
February 24, 2022
Awesome
An awesome story. It has everything a person could want to read in it. Mystery, drama, adventure, terror and romance. A wonderful time travel story. I recommend it to anyone who wants to read a great time travel book.
An awesome story. It has everything a person could want to read in it. Mystery, drama, adventure, terror and romance. A wonderful time travel story. I recommend it to anyone who wants to read a great time travel book.
April 5, 2022
Interesting turn of events
From an orphan raised by nuns to a rancher's wife, our heroen Stella lives in 2022 and in the1880s. She finds love and acceptance. She also learns that after everything her beloved home will be restored by their great, great, great, grandson.
From an orphan raised by nuns to a rancher's wife, our heroen Stella lives in 2022 and in the1880s. She finds love and acceptance. She also learns that after everything her beloved home will be restored by their great, great, great, grandson.
August 12, 2021
Enjoyed reading this novel
I love story with some action and time travel it doesn't get any better than that I think most people will enjoy this story
I love story with some action and time travel it doesn't get any better than that I think most people will enjoy this story
October 5, 2021
Good book
This is a pretty good book, give it a try, I think you will find it to an enjoyable read.
This is a pretty good book, give it a try, I think you will find it to an enjoyable read.
November 2, 2021
great book
This book is full of mystery of time travel, deceit, love, loyalty, evil, and so much more. This author writes wonderfully.
This book is full of mystery of time travel, deceit, love, loyalty, evil, and so much more. This author writes wonderfully.
December 1, 2021
Just a sweet time travel romance story! Totally enjoyed
December 24, 2021
Cute & Clean
Simple story with a little added drama. Easy to read but also easy to put down (that is why it missed a star).
Simple story with a little added drama. Easy to read but also easy to put down (that is why it missed a star).
January 5, 2022
Well written book containing time travel, romance and a crime
November 23, 2022
Well written but bland time travel story of Stella and Trent. The cover doesn’t represent the feel of the story at all. Stella is a very meek woman and he is not a tough cowboy.
April 2, 2024
Wanted to know more about the time travel aspect and MUCH less about how to run a cattle ranch.
Too long in the "ranch" department.
Too long in the "ranch" department.
May 6, 2025
Just a sweet time travel romance story! Totally enjoyed
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