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Blackwells #2
Timeswept Rogue
In 1789, fearless sea captain Ramsey O'Keefe needs all his courage when fate catapults him 200 years into the future. While frantically searching for a friend lost at sea, modern-day movie star Penelope Hamilton rescues the stranger from the waters of the Caribbean. Worlds apart, Ramsey and Penelope are irresistibly drawn together by a love that proves limitless in its passion.
413 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 1996
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Amy J. Fetzer
125 books128 followersHi there. Thanks for stopping by!
I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
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October 2, 2023
5 Swashbuckling Stars!
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So, I definitely want to read book 1 because these two books do connect, but not so much that I was super lost. I really enjoyed this ride though!
I love time travel romance so this one hit the spot. Ramsey was just adorable trying to find his way about the 20th century. 🥰
I enjoyed this couple a lot. At first I thought they were moving a bit fast, (cuz it doesn’t take them long to get it on) but as the book went on they really got to know each other better and it didn’t feel as forced. Penelope also chilled out more and wasn’t such a bitch lol.
This wasn’t a perfect read, but I’m giving it 5 stars for the fun ride and the sexiness of Ramsey O’keefe. 👀💕
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So, I definitely want to read book 1 because these two books do connect, but not so much that I was super lost. I really enjoyed this ride though!
I love time travel romance so this one hit the spot. Ramsey was just adorable trying to find his way about the 20th century. 🥰
I enjoyed this couple a lot. At first I thought they were moving a bit fast, (cuz it doesn’t take them long to get it on) but as the book went on they really got to know each other better and it didn’t feel as forced. Penelope also chilled out more and wasn’t such a bitch lol.
This wasn’t a perfect read, but I’m giving it 5 stars for the fun ride and the sexiness of Ramsey O’keefe. 👀💕
February 16, 2023
Continuing where the previous time travel book left off, the hero sacrifices himself for his friend’s happiness when the cloud portal comes to take her back to her own tie and takes her place in the 20th century. The heroine is tortured with the fact that her friends is lost and likely dead because of her and she spends every waking second and all her resources searching for her. Then she finds the hero half drown in the middle of the ocean. He very strange, with an old accent and bizarre period clothing but he is utterly captivating. Despite her reclusive ways and pains to remain out of the spotlight, she brings him with her to her Victorian manor when it's clear he has nowhere else to go. The two characters are complete opposites in personality.
The hero is wild and free, while the heroine is reserved and confined by society. The hero is passionate and loud while the heroine is quiet and almost cold in demeanor. Of course, she has reason to be and her past keeps her deep inside the walls she's built around herself. She spends a great deal of time and energy denying her feelings for the hero and taking every opportunity to push him away. They argue constantly but have only a few real arguments but it's always the heroine lashing out at the hero that causes the fight. The hero was known as a playboy and a rake but his friends love has made him yearn for a love of his own. He doesn't immediately know that the heroine is the friend of the girl who went back in time but he pleased when he does as it connects him in some way to his old life. He finds himself a place in the new world because he's adventurous and eager to discover everything this new world has to off. But he keeps himself true to his times with his manner towards the heroine. He riles her, pushes her out of her comfort zone but will instantly defend her against any threat. When she's attacked and a knife is put to her throat, he takes one look at her and immediately takes off after her attacker to beat him to a pulp. Be still my beating heart! And my god the piano scene...! That was magic.
This whole book was so great and I loved that the reason the author decided to write about Ramsey's story was because of the push from fans. I loved the idea that a writer and publishing company would take the time to listen to the requests of the reading audience. Sadly, I don't think that happens any more. Regardless, I really loved this book.
The hero is wild and free, while the heroine is reserved and confined by society. The hero is passionate and loud while the heroine is quiet and almost cold in demeanor. Of course, she has reason to be and her past keeps her deep inside the walls she's built around herself. She spends a great deal of time and energy denying her feelings for the hero and taking every opportunity to push him away. They argue constantly but have only a few real arguments but it's always the heroine lashing out at the hero that causes the fight. The hero was known as a playboy and a rake but his friends love has made him yearn for a love of his own. He doesn't immediately know that the heroine is the friend of the girl who went back in time but he pleased when he does as it connects him in some way to his old life. He finds himself a place in the new world because he's adventurous and eager to discover everything this new world has to off. But he keeps himself true to his times with his manner towards the heroine. He riles her, pushes her out of her comfort zone but will instantly defend her against any threat. When she's attacked and a knife is put to her throat, he takes one look at her and immediately takes off after her attacker to beat him to a pulp. Be still my beating heart! And my god the piano scene...! That was magic.
This whole book was so great and I loved that the reason the author decided to write about Ramsey's story was because of the push from fans. I loved the idea that a writer and publishing company would take the time to listen to the requests of the reading audience. Sadly, I don't think that happens any more. Regardless, I really loved this book.
March 7, 2012
Re-reading it for the 10th time or so. Love this book and so do I love the first Blackwell story 'My Timeswept Heart'.
November 20, 2024
This really ties up all the loose ends of the series in terms of the opening theft of the first book. I just didn't like the plot as much as the first. It felt a bit more chaotic for what were some pretty simple plot points. I like the revealed connection between Tess and Penelope, though it did make me sad that both sets of best friends were separated through time. I wasn't a fan of Penelope. She's presented as this Ice Queen to the public who don't know her, but that doesn't really go away even when reading scenes from her POV. She felt cold. Ramsey didn't really get the depth I would have liked, though I did enjoy him getting used to modern technology. Everything was wrapped up so I'm glad I read it, but it didn't really match up to the first book and their relationship.
March 30, 2008
The sequel to My Timeswept Heart and it's just as good, if not better.
could-not-finish
February 23, 2016I couldn't finish this book. The heroine was so annoying.
August 13, 2013
Good time travel book. Would have maybe been better had I been able to read 'My Timeswept Heart' first (as this is the 2nd book in the series).
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