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The Hope Chest #1-5
The Hope Chest Series Boxed Set
An antique hope chest containing five unique objects . . . five people inexorably drawn to the items inside . . . each sent to the past where they must accomplish a task and find their own path to true love with the help of a magical matchmaker determined to bring soul mates together, even across time.
The Mesmerist by Pam McCutcheon
On the eve of her wedding, dog trainer Gina Charles flees her unfaithful fiancé to a hotel where a ghost cuddles up to her in the middle of the night—former mesmerist Drake Manton. She agrees to help him learn how he died, but when her investigation leads her to the old Chesterfield hotel, Gina finds a hope chest in the ruins and is drawn to the melted dueling pistol inside. When she touches it, she hurtles back in time to 1883 where she comes face-to-face with the very alive, very sexy mesmerist. Now all Gina has to do is prevent Drake’s fiery death so she can return to her own time. Or will she give up her life in the future for a lifetime of love in Drake’s arms?
(Originally published as Enchantment)
The Lawman by P.J. Gill
Five-star chef Corrine Webb jumps at the chance to miss Christmas, and travels to Virginia where she is caught in a snowstorm and seeks shelter in the Chesterfield. Drawn to the hope chest, Corrie picks up a broken tin star and finds herself tossed back in time to 1886 where she’s expected to wait tables. Police Chief Jess Garrett’s predictable life hits a bump when he meets the awkward waitress so unlike the other women he knows. Drawn together across time, Corrie and the lawman fall in love. Yet how can she let him plan their future, knowing she will return to her own time at the summer solstice? And how far will Jess have to go to keep her safe?
(Originally published as Fire With Fire by Paula Gill)
The Prince by Karen Fox
Unable to sell her work, frustrated artist Cynda Madison restores old paintings instead. When she works to restore the damaged portrait of the very sexy Prince Dimitri Karakov, she finds herself overwhelmingly drawn to the prince. When she finds an old hope chest, she ends up back in time in 1889 where Prince Dimitri is a resident. Alive and devastatingly handsome, Dimitri is even more irresistible. But can she prevent his death before she can return to her own time? Even more difficult, can she prevent herself from falling in love with him?
(Originally published as Grand Design)
The Thief by Laura Hayden
The thief known as Delgatto stumbles into the ruins of the Chesterfield and finds an old wooden chest. When he touches the gold chain inside, he’s sent back in time, and realizes he’s in the exact time and place where his family’s priceless emerald was last seen. However, when he spies the legendary gem around the neck of a green-eyed beauty at a costume ball, he’s not sure which treasure he wants more—the emerald or the masked beauty wearing it. Trouble is, he has no idea who she is. Perhaps a green-eyed maid named Emily Drewett, who was offered a one-time chance to forget being a maid for one day in order to play Cinderella?
(Originally published as Stolen Hearts)
The Pinkerton by Maureen McKade
Reporter Trish “Mac” McAllister will do anything to get the story of a lifetime.
After chasing a killer to a ramshackle building, Mac finds a pair of broken handcuffs in a weathered wooden chest . . . and suddenly finds herself aboard a nineteenth century locomotive with Pinkerton agent Jared Yates.
The Mesmerist by Pam McCutcheon
On the eve of her wedding, dog trainer Gina Charles flees her unfaithful fiancé to a hotel where a ghost cuddles up to her in the middle of the night—former mesmerist Drake Manton. She agrees to help him learn how he died, but when her investigation leads her to the old Chesterfield hotel, Gina finds a hope chest in the ruins and is drawn to the melted dueling pistol inside. When she touches it, she hurtles back in time to 1883 where she comes face-to-face with the very alive, very sexy mesmerist. Now all Gina has to do is prevent Drake’s fiery death so she can return to her own time. Or will she give up her life in the future for a lifetime of love in Drake’s arms?
(Originally published as Enchantment)
The Lawman by P.J. Gill
Five-star chef Corrine Webb jumps at the chance to miss Christmas, and travels to Virginia where she is caught in a snowstorm and seeks shelter in the Chesterfield. Drawn to the hope chest, Corrie picks up a broken tin star and finds herself tossed back in time to 1886 where she’s expected to wait tables. Police Chief Jess Garrett’s predictable life hits a bump when he meets the awkward waitress so unlike the other women he knows. Drawn together across time, Corrie and the lawman fall in love. Yet how can she let him plan their future, knowing she will return to her own time at the summer solstice? And how far will Jess have to go to keep her safe?
(Originally published as Fire With Fire by Paula Gill)
The Prince by Karen Fox
Unable to sell her work, frustrated artist Cynda Madison restores old paintings instead. When she works to restore the damaged portrait of the very sexy Prince Dimitri Karakov, she finds herself overwhelmingly drawn to the prince. When she finds an old hope chest, she ends up back in time in 1889 where Prince Dimitri is a resident. Alive and devastatingly handsome, Dimitri is even more irresistible. But can she prevent his death before she can return to her own time? Even more difficult, can she prevent herself from falling in love with him?
(Originally published as Grand Design)
The Thief by Laura Hayden
The thief known as Delgatto stumbles into the ruins of the Chesterfield and finds an old wooden chest. When he touches the gold chain inside, he’s sent back in time, and realizes he’s in the exact time and place where his family’s priceless emerald was last seen. However, when he spies the legendary gem around the neck of a green-eyed beauty at a costume ball, he’s not sure which treasure he wants more—the emerald or the masked beauty wearing it. Trouble is, he has no idea who she is. Perhaps a green-eyed maid named Emily Drewett, who was offered a one-time chance to forget being a maid for one day in order to play Cinderella?
(Originally published as Stolen Hearts)
The Pinkerton by Maureen McKade
Reporter Trish “Mac” McAllister will do anything to get the story of a lifetime.
After chasing a killer to a ramshackle building, Mac finds a pair of broken handcuffs in a weathered wooden chest . . . and suddenly finds herself aboard a nineteenth century locomotive with Pinkerton agent Jared Yates.
- GenresRomanceTime Travel
1501 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2014
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About the author
Pam McCutcheon
47 books44 followersI've been a reader all my life, starting out with fairy tales and graduating to reading everything in the house when I grew older, including my parents' romances, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and action/adventure.
If a writer can combine romance and humor with a fantasy, science fiction, or paranormal element, I'm hooked. Add action/adventure, and it's even better!
Since I couldn't find quite enough books that combine these elements, I sat down to write some of my own. The result is the books you'll see on my website.
I now live in Colorado with my three dogs: Mo, Daisy and Trixie.
Pseudonyms: Pamela Luzier (Fantasy genre) and Parker Blue (Young Adult urban fantasy genre).
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
August 5, 2020
I read four out of five of the books in this boxed set (I wasn't interested in The Thief). This Pinkerton was my favorite story, mainly because of the banter between the hero and heroine. There wasn't quite enough of the "fish out of water" aspect that I enjoy in time-travel stories, but they were still fun to read.
I do wish that there was more of an epilogue after the last story. The stories can each be read as standalones, but the epilogues for each show that there is a connecting thread.
I do wish that there was more of an epilogue after the last story. The stories can each be read as standalones, but the epilogues for each show that there is a connecting thread.
August 14, 2021
I loved how this box set of books was conceived! 5 wonderful authors, sitting at a table in a restaurant brainstorming a collaborative time travel story! Each one with a different style but a common goal woven together to produce a delicious 5 course story with a lovely desert ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! I think you will too.
February 2, 2018
Five stars
I loved this series. Time travel books fascinate me and this boxed set had me hooked from the first chapter of book one. I would like to see a cozy version of this set, however.
I loved this series. Time travel books fascinate me and this boxed set had me hooked from the first chapter of book one. I would like to see a cozy version of this set, however.
November 30, 2020
Time travel collection
What an awesome collection with a beautifully heartfelt ending.
Love to see how each one tied to the other for so the true purpose could be treasured and fulfilled.
What an awesome collection with a beautifully heartfelt ending.
Love to see how each one tied to the other for so the true purpose could be treasured and fulfilled.
January 15, 2017
Great concept with different writers taking on different characters in each book. Light escapist reading!
September 19, 2019
Wonderful concept. Loved the stories.
March 31, 2015
5 authors, 5 stories, continues same story romance sci fi time travel and action thriller
Jump into these stories to see how these time travelers deal with the 1860's lack of modern conveniences and adapt to this time for six months. This also gives you a chance to read these talented writers. For mature readers due to sexual and violence in the series.
Jump into these stories to see how these time travelers deal with the 1860's lack of modern conveniences and adapt to this time for six months. This also gives you a chance to read these talented writers. For mature readers due to sexual and violence in the series.
July 22, 2016
it was an interesting concept, kept my interest. Not a fan of romance novels, but the added time travel made it more interesting. This is book 1 of a series.
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