Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Love beyond Time by Bethany Claire: A review



It began nearly four hundred years ago. The Conall clan and all their people were murdered in a surprise attack, their beloved castle and all evidence of who destroyed them burned to the ground with their bodies. In the centuries following, archaeologists searched through the ruins looking for any evidence of what or who had caused the untimely demise of such a powerful Scottish clan. All efforts were fruitless until a spell put in place by an ancient Conall ancestor finally began to work its magic...

Texas kindergarten teacher, Brielle Montgomery, finds comfort in the mundane routines of her life, but when her archaeologist mother asks her to accompany her on a dig in Scotland, she decides to step out of her comfort zone. Once in Scotland, they discover a secret spell room below the castle ruins, and Bri finds herself transported back in time and suddenly married to the castle's ill-fated Laird. Now, she must work to change the fate of his people, all while trying to find a way to return to her home and century. But with each passing day, Bri finds herself falling more deeply in love with her new husband. If she can find a spell to bring her home, will she use it? And if she stays, will it ultimately mean her own death as well?



I downloaded this book during a promotion on Amazon.
A good story, filled with mystery and deceit. 1645 would not have ended well for the Conall clan if it was not for Adelle and Bri. A tale filled with romance that stretched beyond time.
I found the book at times repetitive and to much tell instead of show. Stating obvious stopped the flow at times. Otherwise a good plot with beautiful scenes. The Laird of Conall was, in the beginning, a real hothead, not listening at all. I found it irritating but later he became a leader with good qualities ready to lead. Mary's character was a bit overbearing, giving to much away. It felt at times as if the author thought we could not discern for ourselves and that a Mary should explain it to us. She became more a pain in the story than a supporter. Maybe it was intended, not sure.
But, it is a good book I can recommend to lovers of time-travel and mystery. 



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