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labraden's review
3.0
I'm not sure what to think about this book. The author adeptly handled two simultaneous story lines; one involving Tess who had come from her home in New York to care for her niece who was seemingly abandoned by Tess's sister and a girl from the past named Molly who had embarked on a trip west with her brother-in-law during the period of the Gold Rush to care for her nephew. The two story lines made it tough to get invested in either one. I found myself thinking that it was more historical fiction than romantic suspense as it was labeled. However, the book was very well written and hard to put down. A read worth the time, just now sure how I feel about it after completing the story.
takethyme's review
4.0
Erin Grady aka Erin Quinn has written an interesting multi-layered romance. Slow in the beginning, be sure and give it some time. You will be glad you did.
Tess Carson, a single New York City businesswoman, lives in the present. She receives a phone call from the principal of an elementary school in California telling her that her sister is missing and she needs to pick up her niece, Caitlin. Tori has had problems in the past but Tess has always been there for her. Their childhood was rough but, with the exception of Caitlin, they only had each other left. Taking a leave, she heads to this small town in hopes of finding out what has happened.
Upon arriving, everything is not what it seems. Too soon, she thinks she has hallucinated and gone back in time to become another person, Molly. Hours, days and weeks can go by in the past but when she returns to the present only moments have transpired. Her alternate identity has a story to relay and time seems to be of the essence. When Tess has taken on this other body she feels in tune with Molly's growing love for Adam Weston, her brother-in-law. But who is he and what has happened?
The Westons are still very much active participants in the community of present-day California. You'll find both jealousy and love within this family. Some might consider this a different type of time travel romance. There are two separate realities with one woman taking on the personality of another. What makes this different then most is Ms. Grady continually shifts the heroine back and forth between times but she blends the stories well. You will have to pay attention to details because our heroine's past history holds the key to the present.
What did Tori discover before she went missing? Is she still alive? What really happened to Molly's sister? Do Adam and Molly eventually find happiness? Should Tess be leery of Craig and Grant Weston and, if so, why? There are many questions but if you read the book you'll find all the answers.
Tess Carson, a single New York City businesswoman, lives in the present. She receives a phone call from the principal of an elementary school in California telling her that her sister is missing and she needs to pick up her niece, Caitlin. Tori has had problems in the past but Tess has always been there for her. Their childhood was rough but, with the exception of Caitlin, they only had each other left. Taking a leave, she heads to this small town in hopes of finding out what has happened.
Upon arriving, everything is not what it seems. Too soon, she thinks she has hallucinated and gone back in time to become another person, Molly. Hours, days and weeks can go by in the past but when she returns to the present only moments have transpired. Her alternate identity has a story to relay and time seems to be of the essence. When Tess has taken on this other body she feels in tune with Molly's growing love for Adam Weston, her brother-in-law. But who is he and what has happened?
The Westons are still very much active participants in the community of present-day California. You'll find both jealousy and love within this family. Some might consider this a different type of time travel romance. There are two separate realities with one woman taking on the personality of another. What makes this different then most is Ms. Grady continually shifts the heroine back and forth between times but she blends the stories well. You will have to pay attention to details because our heroine's past history holds the key to the present.
What did Tori discover before she went missing? Is she still alive? What really happened to Molly's sister? Do Adam and Molly eventually find happiness? Should Tess be leery of Craig and Grant Weston and, if so, why? There are many questions but if you read the book you'll find all the answers.
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