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Now and Forever Western Time Travel #1
Now and Then, Complete Series
Devastated by the loss of her marriage and child, Dr. Paige Randolph is thrust one hundred years into the past, where she fights "primitive" beliefs until the power of love kindles a belief in the healing power of spirit. Original.
442 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1994
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July 9, 2023
4.5
This is an old time time travel first published in 1994. I was just as deep into romance then as I am now and though I hadn’t read this book previously, I did read quite a few time travel romance and loved them so reading this book felt very nostalgic.
Paige Randolph is our heroine. She’s a very successful doctor specializing in obstetrics. She entered the field when she lost her own baby during childbirth. Her marriage ended it as a result. She’s visiting her brother on his farm in Saskatchewan. He shows her a crop circle that appeared and she feels herself drawn to it. She enters and the next thing she knows she’s back in the 1880’s. At first she tries to find her way back to her own time but eventually begins to make a life for herself in the past. This includes a growing relationship with a mounted policeman who is the doctor at the nearby fort. When she tells him who she is and where she came from he doesn’t believe her at first but her extensive knowledge about advanced medicine convinces him and they respect and admire each other and develop deeper feelings.
But this is turbulent times in Canada’s history. A dark and terrible time as the Canadian government again and again steals the land from the native people of the time and breaks promise after promise. Also heavily involved in this issue are the Métis people, a mingling of French Canadian fur traders and native women. By this time they have their own culture and society and they are also having land promised to them in treaties stolen as more and more Europeans travel west.
What I absolutely loved about this book is the richness of the history the author wrapped around the love story. Many of the characters in the book were real people and along with a fascinating romance I also got a rich history lessons in the forming of the nation of Canada. Being Canadian, I loved these glimpses into a black era of history which added a great deal of depth to the story. A number of times I stopped reading the book to delve into deeper details of the times and I truly loved how invested I became.
I find this to be the case with many romances from the late 80’s and 90’s to be more than a romance. They were great history lessons also involved and you can see the love of history and research in the authors. Honestly,it’s rare to see this in historicals of today and I really recommend younger people reading romance to read historical romances from those earlier days. They may not be for every reader of the genre; they tend to be longer and more detailed, but they sure can be worth it to at least try them. English and history were always my favourite subjects in school and many of these books were the perfect blend. This one was for sure as we almost get a first row seat of our history wrapped around great romances.
This is an old time time travel first published in 1994. I was just as deep into romance then as I am now and though I hadn’t read this book previously, I did read quite a few time travel romance and loved them so reading this book felt very nostalgic.
Paige Randolph is our heroine. She’s a very successful doctor specializing in obstetrics. She entered the field when she lost her own baby during childbirth. Her marriage ended it as a result. She’s visiting her brother on his farm in Saskatchewan. He shows her a crop circle that appeared and she feels herself drawn to it. She enters and the next thing she knows she’s back in the 1880’s. At first she tries to find her way back to her own time but eventually begins to make a life for herself in the past. This includes a growing relationship with a mounted policeman who is the doctor at the nearby fort. When she tells him who she is and where she came from he doesn’t believe her at first but her extensive knowledge about advanced medicine convinces him and they respect and admire each other and develop deeper feelings.
But this is turbulent times in Canada’s history. A dark and terrible time as the Canadian government again and again steals the land from the native people of the time and breaks promise after promise. Also heavily involved in this issue are the Métis people, a mingling of French Canadian fur traders and native women. By this time they have their own culture and society and they are also having land promised to them in treaties stolen as more and more Europeans travel west.
What I absolutely loved about this book is the richness of the history the author wrapped around the love story. Many of the characters in the book were real people and along with a fascinating romance I also got a rich history lessons in the forming of the nation of Canada. Being Canadian, I loved these glimpses into a black era of history which added a great deal of depth to the story. A number of times I stopped reading the book to delve into deeper details of the times and I truly loved how invested I became.
I find this to be the case with many romances from the late 80’s and 90’s to be more than a romance. They were great history lessons also involved and you can see the love of history and research in the authors. Honestly,it’s rare to see this in historicals of today and I really recommend younger people reading romance to read historical romances from those earlier days. They may not be for every reader of the genre; they tend to be longer and more detailed, but they sure can be worth it to at least try them. English and history were always my favourite subjects in school and many of these books were the perfect blend. This one was for sure as we almost get a first row seat of our history wrapped around great romances.
October 2, 2019
This was an unexpectedly good read that was a kindle unlimited book.
What I liked about it:
The location and time period was something I’d never read about before and I found it interesting.
The love and relationship between the main characters.
The female main character Paige and her need to help and practice her medicine.
The real affect of the Canadian government (which also happened here in the US) had on the Indian nations. The way their whole way of life was destroyed.
The bit of fantasy with the time travel.
The one and only thing that bothered me during this story was the fact that Paige the main character was supposed to be around 34 years of age and I thought her responses and arguments at times seemed immature.
What I liked about it:
The location and time period was something I’d never read about before and I found it interesting.
The love and relationship between the main characters.
The female main character Paige and her need to help and practice her medicine.
The real affect of the Canadian government (which also happened here in the US) had on the Indian nations. The way their whole way of life was destroyed.
The bit of fantasy with the time travel.
The one and only thing that bothered me during this story was the fact that Paige the main character was supposed to be around 34 years of age and I thought her responses and arguments at times seemed immature.
August 1, 2021
An enjoyable time travel story where Paige is transported back to 1883 and is shocked to find herself in a strange land, totally different to where she started. Myles Baldwin is an overworked surgeon with fever raging through the fort when Paige is brought to him. Paige has many disadvantages to overcome and yet lands a place of her own to live in and set up a practice. The dramas of this time period are many. This is a well written story and sets the scene of the time with all the conflicts between the white people and the Indians and Metis. A very exciting and pleasurable read. Thank you Bobby Hutchinson for the pleasure.
April 19, 2021
Well written time.travel.romance. Some proof reading errors.
This charming one off book would easily be expanded into a long series. The world-building is skilfully done with fully well rounded characters, fairly sensitive consideration to historical themes ( slavery, First Nations treaties, etc.)without getting sappy. I definitely wanted more, even though the loose ends were all gathered and bundled together. A good one off is becoming a rarity and can be refreshing to read without the need to binge read the next installment.
There are a significant number of proofreading wrong word substitution errors that should be cleaned up in the ebook. Otherwise the editing is very well done. Sex and romance is steamy at times but well done. There may have been a few f-bombs, I can't remember, but the language stays appropriate to the characters and never feels wrong and is mostly clean, not sanitized.
I am following this author, having received another book free and enjoying it, I got this one through Kindle Unlimited's "read for free" borrowing program.
Note to author: please get a better proof reader, my notes are available if you want them but I only catch the most egregious errors.
This charming one off book would easily be expanded into a long series. The world-building is skilfully done with fully well rounded characters, fairly sensitive consideration to historical themes ( slavery, First Nations treaties, etc.)without getting sappy. I definitely wanted more, even though the loose ends were all gathered and bundled together. A good one off is becoming a rarity and can be refreshing to read without the need to binge read the next installment.
There are a significant number of proofreading wrong word substitution errors that should be cleaned up in the ebook. Otherwise the editing is very well done. Sex and romance is steamy at times but well done. There may have been a few f-bombs, I can't remember, but the language stays appropriate to the characters and never feels wrong and is mostly clean, not sanitized.
I am following this author, having received another book free and enjoying it, I got this one through Kindle Unlimited's "read for free" borrowing program.
Note to author: please get a better proof reader, my notes are available if you want them but I only catch the most egregious errors.
January 17, 2018
Now and Then
A wonderful time travel romance. Paige is a Doctor in this time, when by accident she ends up back in the past. In a time when women weren't Doctors. Myles a Doctor with the RMCP things Paige is just crazy until he gets to know her.
Loved the characters and the romance. You get caught up in the book and it is hard to put down.
A wonderful time travel romance. Paige is a Doctor in this time, when by accident she ends up back in the past. In a time when women weren't Doctors. Myles a Doctor with the RMCP things Paige is just crazy until he gets to know her.
Loved the characters and the romance. You get caught up in the book and it is hard to put down.
January 20, 2018
An engaging time travel story set in an unusual location. I know very little of Canadian history but the writer has obviously researched extensively to give the reader a real sense of the time and place and attitudes prevalent at that time. I found myself looking up the "real life" characters mentioned and was pleased to note the accuracy from the author.
Aside from the enjoyable historical element I found the developing romance between Miles and Paige was set at a lovely pace, with the usual misunderstandings before they finally connect. Their relationship was believable and endearing. I enjoyed the transition back to the present and the introduction of Leo was great, (would love to read his story).
I would happily recommend this book (series?) to anyone who enjoys a good story behind the romance as well as the important HEA!
Aside from the enjoyable historical element I found the developing romance between Miles and Paige was set at a lovely pace, with the usual misunderstandings before they finally connect. Their relationship was believable and endearing. I enjoyed the transition back to the present and the introduction of Leo was great, (would love to read his story).
I would happily recommend this book (series?) to anyone who enjoys a good story behind the romance as well as the important HEA!
April 6, 2022
DNF (3%) - YOU DECIDE
I actually skipped pages, not skimmed pages, to 3% where I called it. The author’s writing while it shows intelligence was too wordy, sightings of antiquated terms, but worst of all for me spending too much time on an unnecessary storyline that was so depressing. So I skipped ahead to a random page in the middle of the book and read to see if this was just a bad beginning…Nope. More wordy pages to get to one point. The reader doesn’t need every action and/or thought or combination of the two broken down, outlined and examined. We know walking is putting one foot in front of the other.
SEX SCENES - ?
I actually skipped pages, not skimmed pages, to 3% where I called it. The author’s writing while it shows intelligence was too wordy, sightings of antiquated terms, but worst of all for me spending too much time on an unnecessary storyline that was so depressing. So I skipped ahead to a random page in the middle of the book and read to see if this was just a bad beginning…Nope. More wordy pages to get to one point. The reader doesn’t need every action and/or thought or combination of the two broken down, outlined and examined. We know walking is putting one foot in front of the other.
SEX SCENES - ?
July 6, 2018
Great read, disappointing & abrupt ending
I loved so much of this, the slower build to the love story, the real, and heart breaking details of how the Indians were treated in this time, the real challenges of this time and history’s ... so when the climax came at the end and in 2 pages it’s over, it was almost heart breaking to be pulled from our characters like that without at least a little more of the 2 main characters together. Again, after such a wonderful story, the ending was a big let down and the story just felt abandoned
I loved so much of this, the slower build to the love story, the real, and heart breaking details of how the Indians were treated in this time, the real challenges of this time and history’s ... so when the climax came at the end and in 2 pages it’s over, it was almost heart breaking to be pulled from our characters like that without at least a little more of the 2 main characters together. Again, after such a wonderful story, the ending was a big let down and the story just felt abandoned
December 31, 2025
Wow!
New to me author and I'm blown away.
It's like a Canadian version of Outlander with some great historic and medical details.
I liked both Paige and Myles; especially Myles. Their relationship felt real even though it got off to a rocky start. So many interesting things happen and all the side characters are fully fleshed out.
I desperately want more and to find out what happens to but the next book in the series seems to deal with totally different characters.
I also noticed quite a few typos and incorrect words in the ebook.
New to me author and I'm blown away.
It's like a Canadian version of Outlander with some great historic and medical details.
I liked both Paige and Myles; especially Myles. Their relationship felt real even though it got off to a rocky start. So many interesting things happen and all the side characters are fully fleshed out.
I desperately want more and to find out what happens to but the next book in the series seems to deal with totally different characters.
I also noticed quite a few typos and incorrect words in the ebook.
September 19, 2018
This book wasn't as lighthearted as the ones I usually go for, but I'm glad I pushed through because this was one of the better time travel books I've read. My only quibble is that the ending felt abrupt, but I would still recommend this book if you like time travel romances and a good bit of history thrown in.
March 25, 2019
A time travel romance. I was intrigued with how Hutchinson chose to time travel Paige her main character. Suspension of disbelief key to appreciating this book.
I was intrigued with how Hutchinson chose to time travel her main character Paige. Suspension of disbelief key to appreciating this story.
I was intrigued with how Hutchinson chose to time travel her main character Paige. Suspension of disbelief key to appreciating this story.
December 27, 2021
The date in my book is 2005, so that is when I read it the first time. I remembered it again today, and re-read it. I'm surprised it is listed as a series now days. I just have the one book. It is very Outlandery, what with the healer, an abduction, war, and a medical intervention needed for birth. Only a few years separate the publication dates.
October 26, 2023
Now and Then: Western Time Travel By Bobby Hutchinson
Five stars, Paige a female doctor, laid on a crop circle and goes back in time. Western Canada in the 1800's she meets Mounties Myles a fellow doctor. Storyline consists of history, love, racism. But trust and faith carries this story to a good ending.
Five stars, Paige a female doctor, laid on a crop circle and goes back in time. Western Canada in the 1800's she meets Mounties Myles a fellow doctor. Storyline consists of history, love, racism. But trust and faith carries this story to a good ending.
June 24, 2018
Well told story with immense sadness
A great time travel romance that doesn't try to explain the science of the possibility. The author does a good job of capturing the deep sorrows of h I story
A great time travel romance that doesn't try to explain the science of the possibility. The author does a good job of capturing the deep sorrows of h I story
October 16, 2018
I loved this story. I felt like I knew the characters personally and I was sad when it ended. As some other reviewers have said, the ending felt abrupt and I think it was. However, I was happy that they got back together and I'm going to assume they lived HEA!
May 30, 2023
Could not put it down! Between the historical story of the homesteaders moving to the West, the Indians culture, the medical side, the time travelling, and the romance, right up my alley! It's quite long, and unpredictable too.
January 22, 2018
Wonderful book
This book is full of many twists and turns that I did not anticipate or see coming. Wonderful hero and heroine and supporting people.
This book is full of many twists and turns that I did not anticipate or see coming. Wonderful hero and heroine and supporting people.
March 17, 2018
This has a bit of a whiff of Outlander about it, though not as engaging.
Want to read
June 16, 2019Author gift 399
November 20, 2020
Very interesting book. I enjoyed reading the time travel books with love story themes.
January 13, 2021
Great read
I hated to put this book down to get any work done. I am a slow reader and was growing very anxious to find the ending. Loved the book.
I hated to put this book down to get any work done. I am a slow reader and was growing very anxious to find the ending. Loved the book.
September 7, 2021
Enjoyed!
Well written and entertaining! The characters had great depth and you will be interested in what happens to them. Loved it!
Well written and entertaining! The characters had great depth and you will be interested in what happens to them. Loved it!
June 6, 2022
Time travel
I love to read about history and then to throw in time travel...just adds go it. Love and commitment.and history
I love to read about history and then to throw in time travel...just adds go it. Love and commitment.and history
July 16, 2023
4.5 stars
April 16, 2024
This book really held me hostage, in a good way. I couldn't put it down after a certain point.
May 5, 2024
I found the book very entertaining, in fact I spent all night reading it. Well written. I just couldn’t put it down. Thankyou 💞
October 21, 2025
Now and Then Western Time Travel Series
This book was just what I needed to read. The storyline and Characters were so true. I just loved this book.
This book was just what I needed to read. The storyline and Characters were so true. I just loved this book.
November 2, 2025
A feast for Time travel enthusiasts!
For all the Lovers and Dreamers of Time traveling, a fascinating story, highly recommended! Maybe it is possible one day!
For all the Lovers and Dreamers of Time traveling, a fascinating story, highly recommended! Maybe it is possible one day!
September 26, 2014
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Time travel romances are a guilty pleasure of mine, and this one did not disappoint.
I did discover a couple of inconsistencies. I believe this book was published several years ago, I believe this site (Goodreads) has it published in the year 1994. Apparently it was updated and polished up a bit and re-released recently. This wouldn't be a problem except in the beginning of the book the main character, Paige, wants to go back to 2014, the year is specifically mentioned, and later in the book she still wants to go back to the nineties (umm, why the nineties and not 2014?), and because she believed she couldn't get pregnant, didn't use birth control in the nineties (of course she wouldn't be using birth control, by my estimates she was only in her early teens.) That is one one inconsistency I found, but I didn't find it to be bothersome, unlike the next one.
This inconsistency involves 2 names. The first one happens fairly early and is very minor, Sgt. Cameron's horse has a name change from Angus to Amos, that made me go Who's Amos? Not a big deal, so the horse which is only mentioned by name in that single chapter has a name change, but the other name change made me wonder if a character had been dropped randomly into the book. At a delivery Paige meets the midwife Abigail Donald, but when that character is reintroduced later as she assisted with a procedure her name was Abigail Gordon. I read another page or two before I figured out that Abigail Donald and Abigail Gordon were the same character (and after that chapter the name does go back to Donald.)
Aside from those inconsistencies, and a couple of typos I found, I thought the book was thoroughly enjoyable and would love it if the author would choose to write a sequel or two. I would love to see Tahny and Leo finding love interests too, maybe Leo can complete his time machine and come visit Paige and fall in love with Tahny?
I did discover a couple of inconsistencies. I believe this book was published several years ago, I believe this site (Goodreads) has it published in the year 1994. Apparently it was updated and polished up a bit and re-released recently. This wouldn't be a problem except in the beginning of the book the main character, Paige, wants to go back to 2014, the year is specifically mentioned, and later in the book she still wants to go back to the nineties (umm, why the nineties and not 2014?), and because she believed she couldn't get pregnant, didn't use birth control in the nineties (of course she wouldn't be using birth control, by my estimates she was only in her early teens.) That is one one inconsistency I found, but I didn't find it to be bothersome, unlike the next one.
This inconsistency involves 2 names. The first one happens fairly early and is very minor, Sgt. Cameron's horse has a name change from Angus to Amos, that made me go Who's Amos? Not a big deal, so the horse which is only mentioned by name in that single chapter has a name change, but the other name change made me wonder if a character had been dropped randomly into the book. At a delivery Paige meets the midwife Abigail Donald, but when that character is reintroduced later as she assisted with a procedure her name was Abigail Gordon. I read another page or two before I figured out that Abigail Donald and Abigail Gordon were the same character (and after that chapter the name does go back to Donald.)
Aside from those inconsistencies, and a couple of typos I found, I thought the book was thoroughly enjoyable and would love it if the author would choose to write a sequel or two. I would love to see Tahny and Leo finding love interests too, maybe Leo can complete his time machine and come visit Paige and fall in love with Tahny?
October 27, 2014
I received this book for an honest review.
Ms Bobby Hutchinson has written a very good book. This is the first of her books that I have read and once I started I couldn't put it down. Now and Then, contains several genres all contained in one book: western, time travel, and romance.
When Paige, the heroine found herself back in history over 100 years it was definitely a culture shock.paige, a modern woman in every sense was a single, professional woman with a successful career as a doctor. Bobby's portrayal of Paige's struggle to fit into a strict society is very accurate. Paige's ability to fit in and thrive is amazing.
The romance between Paige and Myles, the fort doctor feels natural and not forced to fit the story but gradually grows throughout the book. Both characters a strong, opinionated, and yet shows their vulnerability. Myles and Paige are believable throughout.
Ms Hutchinson shows the plight of the Canadian Indians not much different from the Indians in the U.S. They suffered betrayal, hunger, suffering from the white men.
I'm looking forward to reading more of Bobby Hutchinson's books.
Ms Bobby Hutchinson has written a very good book. This is the first of her books that I have read and once I started I couldn't put it down. Now and Then, contains several genres all contained in one book: western, time travel, and romance.
When Paige, the heroine found herself back in history over 100 years it was definitely a culture shock.paige, a modern woman in every sense was a single, professional woman with a successful career as a doctor. Bobby's portrayal of Paige's struggle to fit into a strict society is very accurate. Paige's ability to fit in and thrive is amazing.
The romance between Paige and Myles, the fort doctor feels natural and not forced to fit the story but gradually grows throughout the book. Both characters a strong, opinionated, and yet shows their vulnerability. Myles and Paige are believable throughout.
Ms Hutchinson shows the plight of the Canadian Indians not much different from the Indians in the U.S. They suffered betrayal, hunger, suffering from the white men.
I'm looking forward to reading more of Bobby Hutchinson's books.
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