For a Lifetime ( Timeless, #3) By Gabrielle Meyer Reviewed

 

About the book:

Title: For a Lifetime

Author: Gabrielle Meyer

Series: Timeless Book 2

Genre: Historical, 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, and 1912 New York City.

Pages 400

Publisher: Bethany House

Format: Audiobook

Source: Purchased

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Grace and Hope are identical twin sisters born with the ability to time-cross together between 

1692 Salem, Massachusetts, and 1912 New York City. As their twenty-fifth birthday approaches, 

they will have to choose one life to keep and one to leave behind forever--no matter the cost.

In 1692, they live and work in their father's tavern, where they must watch helplessly as the witch trials unfold in their village, threatening everyone. With the help of a handsome childhood friend, they search for the truth behind their mother's mysterious death, risking everything to expose a secret that could save their lives--or be their undoing.

In 1912, Hope dreams of becoming one of the first female pilots in America, and Grace works as an investigative journalist, uncovering corruption and injustice. After their parents' orphanage is threatened by an adversary, they enter a contest to complete a perilous cross-country flight under the guidance of a daring French aviator.

The sisters have already decided which timeline they will choose, but an unthinkable tragedy complicates the future they planned for themselves. As their birthday looms, how will they determine the lives--and loves--that are best for both of them?

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My Thoughts

Ms. Meyer has written another masterpiece. There isn't just one child crossing, there are twins, identical at that! As with the others, I kept wondering how she was going to keep the suspense, adventure, and intrigue going, but she does, and keeps adding more.

1692 Salem, Massachusetts, was the hardest for me to read. The description Ms. Meyer wrote it was clear that the characters had epilepsy, and yet we have a time period in our country's history that is determined to claim that people who had convulsions were witches, even a small child was a witch. I don't convulse, but having epilepsy, the trials were hard to read. While they were difficult to read, they were done really well, and I could tell that Ms. Meyer had done her research. Her author's note is very important to read.

1912 in New York was so much fun! I loved Luc and Hope being a flyer. I'm always ansy as the 25th birthday comes around and a choice of which time period to live in. This ending was more than I could have ever imagined!

I'm anxious to start book four!

About Gabrielle Meyer

WIFE, MOM, WRITER, FRIEND...

Gabrielle lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing historical and contemporary novels inspired by real people, places, and events. The river is a constant source of inspiration for Gabrielle, and if you look closely, you will find a river in each of her stories.

When Gabrielle is not writing, you might find her homeschooling her children, cheering them on at sporting and theatrical events, or hosting a gathering at her home with family and friends.

You can connect with Gabrielle Meyer on the following platforms.

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Top Ten Tuesday - Halloween Freebie

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is a Halloween Freebie. I almost didn't do this topic because I have done it several times and used the same books. This time I decided to mix it up a bit, using books from childhood. Stories that were read to me in school, and books I read to my girls and with them, along with books that are perfect to read at this time. 

In case you haven't seen the absolutely beautiful dog my sweet husband found for me, here are some pictures. She has the most amazing eyes, so I named her Sapphire Blue.

My house feels alive again. It's weird how animals, like children, bring life to the house.

Top Ten Tuesday Cozy Books For Autumn

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday, sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl .  Today's theme is Cozy/Atmospheric reads. I chose to do a list of books that I find cozy and perfect for Autumn. It's been a difficult couple of days, after losing our sweet little Shiloh, but I believe that God knows what I need and He'll bring me the right dog, it doesn't make it hurt any less.                                                        

                                                            

Our sweet Shiloh. 

These books are perfect to read on a chilly night. They give you all the cozy warm feels. They're just good books. While I haven't read Jamie Jo Wright's new one; I have just waiting for me to start. I hope you have a fantastic Tuesday!

Top Ten Tuesday - First Reads That Made An Author A Favorite

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. The theme this week is books you wish you could read for the first time. I've done that topic at least twice, maybe three times, so I asked my friend, Carrie of Reading is My SuperPower for help in putting a spin on this topic. First reads that made an author a favorite is one that Carrie suggested, and I really liked it, so I decided to use it. 

Spinning this theme brought back some great memories of not only reading these books, but when I started my blog eighteen years ago. Blogging has changed a bit in those eighteen years, and I'd like to think for the better.

Top Ten Tuesday - Satisfying Book Series

 Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday, sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is Satisfying Book Series. When I began blogging, I read and reviewed a lot of series. It seems as though there aren't that many, or I'm just not aware of them. I will say the Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer is my favorite at the moment.

The Daughters of Boston series by Julie Lessman

The Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer

David's Wives by Jill Eileen Smith

Skymar by Pepper Basham

The Ballantyne Legacy by Laura Frantz

Love Off Script by Angela Ruth Strong

In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

Freddie & Grace Mysteries by Pepper Basham

King David's Brides by Mesu Andrews

Sewing In So Cal by Sarah Monzon

I hope my list showed you some new series that you weren't aware of. I could have added a lot more, but then it wouldn't be a Top Ten Tuesday. Let me know if you've read any of these.