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![]() Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. ![]() The rest of the story involves the ghost (who is our male main character, or MMC) convincing our FMC that he is, in fact, real; the lengths the FMC goes to to first, resist the ghost, and then later, to research his history, and finally, the two of them eventually falling in love. Will they be able to overcome the purgatory sentence in order to have their happily-ever-after, or will our FMC forever be forced to visit her ghost by sneaking into the castle grounds after visiting hours? Overall, I thought this story was well-plotted. The beginning was a little bit slow, but after the first chapter or two it picked right up. I felt the pacing was uneven: the slow beginning, then a lot of action in terms of the two main characters meeting, then another slow section while they manage to have sex in every room of the castle, and then it picked up again towards the end. Count this as your warning if you don’t like explicit sex: this book is not for you! There were also some “coicidences” that seemed a little…unreal. Of course, we’re dealing with ghosts and purgatory so what are a few more unbelievable moments? Meeting the expert in the library at exactly the right moment, waiting months for a snail mail reply from the FMC’s aunts to a very important family question in the day and age of cellphones and e-mail, finding helpful witches at exactly the right moment, the FMC being able to work as a volunteer docent and live in Wales on her savings, alone (where did that money come from?), etc., etc. I just felt like some of these elements could’ve been tightened up and woven into the story with a little more subtlety, without their plot purpose bonking you over the head from the moment they’re introduced. I rate each of the book’s elements on a scale of 1 to 5, as follows: FMC – 4/5 stars MMC – 4/5 stars Chemistry between FMC & MMC – 5/5 stars Supporting characters – 3/5 stars Plot – 4/5 stars Pacing – 2/5 stars World-building – 4/5 stars Dialogue – 5/5 stars Grammar & syntax – 4/5 stars Sex scenes – 4/5 stars (if anything, there were TOO many of them – they started to get boring after a while!) Average across the board = 3.9 stars, rounded up to a solid 4 stars out of 5. I don’t know that I would recommend this book to a friend, but I would definitely read more by this author. I feel like the story and plot were well-done, and just the execution was a little lacking, which can easily be remedied in future books. ![]() This book was a little slow in the beginning but the real action happened in the second half. It left an opening for a sequel and I hope to read that one too. I thank the author, publisher and Librarything for an opportunity to read this book. ![]() When I was a kid, I watched The Ghost and Mrs. Muir with my grandma A LOT, so this book is directly up my alley. I really love a ghost romance, and BAT did not disappoint. CeCe and Patrick have amazing chemistry, and it is totally believable that they would take the risks they do to have a life together. I loved their scenes together! And not only is there a hot ghost, there are also witches! And family secrets! What a pleasant surprise. I loved finding out about CeCe’s family, none of which I will reveal because it is honestly too good and juicy to be spoiled! Hence, me being extra vague about the plot. Anyway, I read with my eyes so wide during certain scenes, like that would help me read faster. The Welsh witches are also very cool and I would love to spend more time with them. When I finished BAT I shouted “No! What?! Wait!” And then I remembered it is book one in a series. Thank goodness, because I am not ready to be done with this world and these characters! There are so many things I can’t wait to learn more about! Thank you Harbor Lane Books and LibraryThing for the ARC! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily ![]() 🤷🏻♀️ I’m glad I finished this book because the second half was far more interesting to me than the first half. The ending was quite satisfying and by the time I finished the episode, I was convinced to read the next book in this series. 👍🏻 Personally, I’m a sucker for the time travel trope. So, that’s what initially drew me to this story. Then when you add the castle in Wales… me reading this book was destined to happen. I love the setting and I love the premise! The one thing I wasn’t so keen on was the insta love vibe. Although, this element was kind of explained on Patrick’s behalf as the story unfolds, I never was able to reconcile this for CeCe. 🥴 Guess what else I’m always a sucker for - paranormal/witchy vibes! This book definitely delivered on this front in the second half, but I’d have been much more engaged in the first 20 chapters if it had been more present in the top half of the story. 🙃 All in all, the “voice” of this author was full of sharp wit and humor all throughout - I loved that! I’m landing on 3 stars because I genuinely came too close to tapping out of this read entirely, but I will still recommend it to friends who like paranormal romance and have the patience for a slow start. 🙌🏻 Many thanks to the author, Harbor Lane Books, and LibraryThing for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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Bound Across Time offers a unique perspective, blending historical fiction with elements of time travel or 'time slipping '. The narrative is enriched by a female main character, a rarity in this genre. Alongside her, a male main character adds depth to the story. The book initially presents itself as a blend of paranormal romance and historical fiction, a combination that it delivers on.
Though most of the story action takes place in the castle and its grounds, I do like that the author included a bit of witchcraft and soulers. Though the pace of the book at the beginning is a bit slow, it does pick up and get a bit more interesting when things start to happen without FMC and our MMC meeting each other.
Bound Across Time weaves a tantalizing mystery into its narrative, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The FMC's initial ignorance of her family history adds a layer of intrigue, and as the story unfolds, her research on a young man who is a ghost leads to unexpected and fascinating revelations. This element of suspense is a major draw for readers interested in historical fiction with a paranormal twist.
CeCe wants to go to Wales to use her history degree. What she finds is different from what she expected. The plot is really good. However, I was unsure if CeCe found out who she was in the plot. But it was good nonetheless. Mixing in love and witchcraft and a little magic was really good. I enjoyed it and will read more about it. The ending has me wanting more. I would have liked to hear more about CeCe and her lover.
This book may be your ally if you're a fan of witchcraft and historical fiction with a paranormal romance. I was craving to find out more about CeCe and what happened at the end. I wanted more, and there is a bit of explicit sex in this book, but nothing to offend anyone. Does CeCe and her lover have sons or not, or does CeCe have a big family? You will need to find out by reading. (