★★★★★ Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer, A Time Travel Novel About Pirates, Prohibition and Romance
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About This Book:
Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the Bahamas, her mother's last known location, where she crosses paths with a ruthless but handsome pirate and is caught in a web of secrets, deception, and unexpected alliances.
In 1927 St. Paul, Minnesota, Caroline grapples with her other life as the daughter of a renowned preacher. Her two older brothers have fallen prey to the corruption rampant during Prohibition, and Caroline struggles to keep their involvement hidden to save her father's career. As her search for answers about her time-crossing leads her to the dangerous yet exciting world of speakeasies, Caroline enlists the help of a childhood friend who is now a police officer. But with her family's future at risk and their loyalties tested, Caroline faces a life-altering decision that could reshape her destiny.
"Meticulous research, intriguing characters, sweet romance, and an evocative dual-time setting make this one of my favorite reads of the year."--LISA T. BERGREN, bestselling author on When the Day Comes
MY REVIEW: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gabrielle Meyer writes some of my favorite romances of all time! This book (including the whole series) is not only exciting and filled with adventure, romance and time travel, but it is heartfelt, heartwarming and truly a joy to read.
I simply couldn't put this book down! I adored the characters in this story, including the courageous, independent heroine in search of her own beginning as well as the time travel aspect of this story that allowed her to exist in different centuries, two hundred years apart! This existence created tension, a push-and-pull, to the story that had me devouring the pages as quickly as possible. I loved the secondary characters and pirate Marcus Zale is my favorite male lead in this series so far. His compassionate demeanor and silent strength were admirable, yet his own floundering made him a relatable, authentic character much like Caroline herself.
For those who enjoy a good Bonnie and Clyde, Prohibition story along with a hefty dose of Pirates of the Caribbean and a hint of Outlander thrown in, you're going to want to read this book.
There is mystery, intrigue, suspense, tension, romance that will make you swoon, faith and deeper, profound threads that beautifully tie this story into a beloved favorite, making this book a definite recommendation from me to you!
About the Author:
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Gabrielle Meyer is a Christy Award-winner and ECPA bestselling author. She has worked for state and local historical societies and loves writing fiction inspired by real people, places, and events. She currently resides along the banks of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota with her husband and four children. By day, she's a busy homeschool mom, and by night she pens fiction and nonfiction filled with hope. Find her online at GabrielleMeyer.com.
