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MacKendimen #3
A Matter of Time
Present Day, Scotland.
A thoroughly modern man with a very busy schedule, Dr. Douglas MacKendimen has no patience for his family's legacy of time travel. But during a vacation at his beloved ancestral home in Dunnedin, he steps into the past—and encounters the woman of his dreams...
Fourteenth Century, Scotland.
Caitlan MacInnis heals the sick with her magic touch and attracts many suitors with her stunning beauty—but she knows that a stranger is her heart's destiny. And after Douglas saves her from a terrible attack, even his skepticism of her special powers doesn't prevent them from falling deeply in love. But it is only a matter of time before Douglas must choose between the solid practicality of his life in the future—and the magical power of love in the past....
A thoroughly modern man with a very busy schedule, Dr. Douglas MacKendimen has no patience for his family's legacy of time travel. But during a vacation at his beloved ancestral home in Dunnedin, he steps into the past—and encounters the woman of his dreams...
Fourteenth Century, Scotland.
Caitlan MacInnis heals the sick with her magic touch and attracts many suitors with her stunning beauty—but she knows that a stranger is her heart's destiny. And after Douglas saves her from a terrible attack, even his skepticism of her special powers doesn't prevent them from falling deeply in love. But it is only a matter of time before Douglas must choose between the solid practicality of his life in the future—and the magical power of love in the past....
292 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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Terri Brisbin
215 books554 followersTerri Brisbin is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of more than 50 historical, paranormal and fantasy romances and her books have been released in more than 20 languages and 25 countries around the world since 1998. Her current and upcoming releases will be with Harlequin Historicals and self-published, too.
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a mom of 3, a grammy of 4 and a dental hygienist. And she's always plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland .
For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a mom of 3, a grammy of 4 and a dental hygienist. And she's always plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland .
For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .
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February 10, 2023
Visiting family is Scotland sees the hero transported back in time via a gateway. There, he saves a young girl from 3 attackers who mean to rape her, injuring them severely but receiving a bad knock over the head in the process. He wakes up to see literally the woman of his dreams standing before him. For 3 years, he's dreamt about the beautiful heroine, tormented by the vision of them entwined with each other’s arms and knowing there's no possible way she could be real. But here she was, vibrant in life and more stunning then he could have ever imagined. But he doesn't belong in this time and place and his time with her is short and ticking away. So, he tries his best to deny himself the pleasure she offers.
The heroine has dreamt of the hero just as passionately and to have him here finally yet find he's still so very far away is slowly tearing her up inside. She turns down a suitor, the heir to the lairdship and a man who could make her content in life for the possibility of love, however fleeting. The hero tries to stay away. He divides his time training with the other man and spending time with the heroine, exchanging valuable medical knowledge, but both tasks are down halfheartedly. He really is just biding his time until fate sends him back to the future.
Then the heroine suffers a loss of a friend and in her grief, the hero sees the error of his ways. It's selfish of him not to use his medical training to help those in need just because he's lost his passion for healing. From that moment on her devotes his entire effort into everything he does and becomes passionate about his trade again, getting himself out of the slump he put himself in. And he finally succumbs to the love he feels for the heroine and they become lovers. But even if he wanted to stay with her to make her his wife, he knows fate is coming for him to take him away. So, he knows he must give her up, to make their parting easier. He allows himself to be beaten by her other suitor and friend to save her the embarrassment of having sex out of wedlock and he distances himself from the temptation. But he's a fool to imagine he could ever willingly let her go and even if it kills him, he refuses to go without a fight.
I thought this book started out slow but it certainly picked up steam. I was a little confused as to why a surgeon had training with swords and had enough skill to fight with the man in the fields but it made him more interesting as a character. That dynamic of being a lost dispassionate healer, doubting himself and letting fears rule him as well as a warrior and a man willing to learn from his mistakes and make strives to better himself. The forbidden love affair between them, made forbidden not because of social culture but instead about fate and powers that have taken control of the hero's options and backed him into a corner, was real and passionate. I loved the give and take of the two healers coming together and learning from one another and at the same time battling their desires before succumbing to something deeper than fate can withhold. It was a nice book and an interesting book with developed characters and a thought-out plot with a lot of heart. I really enjoyed this book as it's much more than a typical cheesy time travel romance.
The heroine has dreamt of the hero just as passionately and to have him here finally yet find he's still so very far away is slowly tearing her up inside. She turns down a suitor, the heir to the lairdship and a man who could make her content in life for the possibility of love, however fleeting. The hero tries to stay away. He divides his time training with the other man and spending time with the heroine, exchanging valuable medical knowledge, but both tasks are down halfheartedly. He really is just biding his time until fate sends him back to the future.
Then the heroine suffers a loss of a friend and in her grief, the hero sees the error of his ways. It's selfish of him not to use his medical training to help those in need just because he's lost his passion for healing. From that moment on her devotes his entire effort into everything he does and becomes passionate about his trade again, getting himself out of the slump he put himself in. And he finally succumbs to the love he feels for the heroine and they become lovers. But even if he wanted to stay with her to make her his wife, he knows fate is coming for him to take him away. So, he knows he must give her up, to make their parting easier. He allows himself to be beaten by her other suitor and friend to save her the embarrassment of having sex out of wedlock and he distances himself from the temptation. But he's a fool to imagine he could ever willingly let her go and even if it kills him, he refuses to go without a fight.
I thought this book started out slow but it certainly picked up steam. I was a little confused as to why a surgeon had training with swords and had enough skill to fight with the man in the fields but it made him more interesting as a character. That dynamic of being a lost dispassionate healer, doubting himself and letting fears rule him as well as a warrior and a man willing to learn from his mistakes and make strives to better himself. The forbidden love affair between them, made forbidden not because of social culture but instead about fate and powers that have taken control of the hero's options and backed him into a corner, was real and passionate. I loved the give and take of the two healers coming together and learning from one another and at the same time battling their desires before succumbing to something deeper than fate can withhold. It was a nice book and an interesting book with developed characters and a thought-out plot with a lot of heart. I really enjoyed this book as it's much more than a typical cheesy time travel romance.
February 15, 2018
Menceritakan Doughlas, anak Maggie & Alex dari buku pertama series ini, yang tanpa sengaja terlempar ke masa lalu karena mendengar jeritan minta tolong dari caityln. Doughlas ini seorang dokter, sedangkan Caitlyn seorang healer yang punya gift untuk bisa menyembuhkan seseorang lewat sentuhan. Jujur aja buku ini kurang greget. Konfliknya kurang seru dibandingkan sama buku pertamanya. Huhuhu...
December 23, 2023
Matter of Time
Excellent series.I would recommend to anyone who loves time travel. I really don't need more words, the story was warm and kept interest to continue reading and looking for more.
Excellent series.I would recommend to anyone who loves time travel. I really don't need more words, the story was warm and kept interest to continue reading and looking for more.
September 10, 2022
A grand story
The characters were very engaging and I did not want the story to end. I hope the storyline will continue as I want to know more. Thank you for this engaging tale.
The characters were very engaging and I did not want the story to end. I hope the storyline will continue as I want to know more. Thank you for this engaging tale.
March 22, 2023
Great Time Travel love story
I have enjoyed this book. Douglas was lost at first. He didn’t believe he was going to be part of the past but love won over.
I have enjoyed this book. Douglas was lost at first. He didn’t believe he was going to be part of the past but love won over.
October 30, 2023
Good
Enjoyed the series the time travel and each character thank u
You. Love time travels and good stories and characters good work.
Enjoyed the series the time travel and each character thank u
You. Love time travels and good stories and characters good work.
May 20, 2024
Was an interesting book
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