Danielle Reigh has her future planned. She is about to begin her dream career as a physical therapist. When she discovers an old trunk in the attic of the building that’s being renovated for her clinic, she finds a ring. Though she only means to try it on, she gets more than she bargained for when she is suddenly transported to 1775 America.
Joseph Webster never believed the tales his great-grandfather told of those who could travel through time, but the proof seems to have landed at his feet. Not knowing Dani’s purpose in coming at a time of war, he hides the ring until he can decide what to do with his unexpected apprentice. Before long, he finds himself in love with Dani, and faces the decision of whether to tell her he has the ring, or let her go on believing it to be lost.
As Dani learns to adjust to the 18th century, she and Joseph plan a future together. But these are dangerous times…fraught with uncertainty. When the two lovers are caught in the midst of a Revolutionary War battle, Joseph must take the chance of sending her back through time—to modern-day Maine.
In a bittersweet reunion with her family, Dani refuses to say where she’s been. Who would believe her? She tries to move on with her life, even as she mourns the loss of her one true love. Can she recapture the excitement she once felt for the career she cherished? Will she ever be able to find happiness and love in her own time? She has to face the fact that it may never happen for her, now that she’s had A PATRIOT’S LOVE…
EXCERPT
Danielle tried, unsuccessfully, to suck in a breath as pain radiated
from head to toe. Had she died? Should being dead hurt this much?
A not-so-gentle nudge to her ribs had her pulling in that desperately
needed breath.
Had Bethanell come back and hit her? “Get out,” she mumbled.
“Ye lazy lout! I’ve no time for you to be napping. There’s work to be
done.” A sharper nudge followed the words.
“Ow! Please…stop.” She raised a hand to her aching and confused head
only to find the hat had fallen over her face. No wonder the world turned black. She pushed the hat off and
blinked her eyes, trying to focus on the face above hers. “Wh-who are you?”
“Your master.”
Di, I loved this story so much! I'm a time travel lover and this one really fit the bill! Congratulations on your new release!
ReplyDeleteThank you, so much! You and Livia make it all possible.
DeleteSounds like a story right up my alley, Diana. I love the Rev War period and I got involved in writing because I wanted to write a time travel story. Haven't had the courage to do so yet, so kudos to you for doing so. Running off to Amazon right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. As you might guess, I love this time period and what made it really special was discovering there were a couple battles that took place in Maine. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun. I've always wondered about a few of those attic trunks!
ReplyDeleteI always wanted an attic to hide things in. ;)
DeleteCongratulations on your book birthday, Diane!!!j
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "time travel", Diana. I love a well written time travel story and I love the 1775 era American destination. But what stood out for me was your excerpt in which you showed a heroine with a sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteI wish you every success with your release of "A Patriot's Love."
Thanks, Sarah. I love that time in our history and have been fortunate to walk the Freedom Trail in Boston where so much of it took place. Of course, getting a character back and forth through time is the really tricky part, but, what the heck. Your good wishes are appreciated.
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