Rating: Summary: A fun read Review: I can't believe how many negative reviews there are about this book! I have nothing but good things to say about it. I am a big Nora Roberts fan, but I still always approach each book objectively, and the bottom line is, this book was highly enjoyable. Both stories are romantic and quite funny at times. I found myself laughing out loud at Caleb and Jacob's reactions to the twentieth century. I certainly wouldn't call this novel one of Nora's very best, but it was original and it was lots of fun to read. I did not get bored by it, nor did I find the love scenes too long. So don't listen to all these critical people, just sit back, relax, and join Libby & Caleb and Sunny & Jacob on their incredible journey through time to find true love.
Rating: Summary: Not even close to the excellent writing she now does Review: I didn't realize that this book was a reissue of 2 older books. You can see how far NR has come in her righting.
Rating: Summary: Not even close to the excellent writing she now does Review: I didn't realize that this book was a reissue of 2 older books. You can see how far NR has come in her righting.
Rating: Summary: Must have had a time deadline! Review: I enjoy Nora Roberts' books very much. I was totally disappointed in this one. She took what should have been a l0 page plot and tried to develop a novel. I felt as if someone were standing over her saying "get a book out at any cost--forget creativity and variety." Then, to add insult to injury, she starts a second portion of the book having the protagonist's brother go through the exact same plot, barely varying even the dialogue. The only interesting thing that happened was the initial alien landing and the parents' visit. We knew that the aliens would fall in love with the sisters--but that part of the plot was developed with constant, boring repetition. I hope her next book is more in line with her previous books. Her time travel books and usually very enjoyable.
Rating: Summary: my review Review: I have read many novels by this author and this time, with the great exception of the subject, time travel, the book is true to her usual form.The subject in itself, time travel, would not really hold any readers' attention, being so ficticious. But the author uses it to increase the elements in her plot. It works very well, since it kept me hooked until the last page! I was very taken by the way she compares life in the "future" and life in late Twentieth Century America. All in all, a good easy read.
Rating: Summary: Enjoyable Read- I'm glad I took the chance. Review: I have to admit, I had several concerns when I picked up this book. First, I am not into Science Fiction and time travel usually fits into this catagory. Second, as a general rule, although I like Nora Roberts books I do not like JD Robb books (one and the same author!) and I was afraid this would be more of a JD Robb type book. However, I'm a HUGE Nora Roberts fan and decided to give it a whirl. What a wonderful surprise. In the first story: Caleb in some strange way ends up traveling from the future to our time. The lovely, independent Libbie helps him thinking he's a plane wreck victim. The way Caleb reacts to common items in our century is funny. I found myself laughing several times. I particularly liked the ending. In the second story: Jacob travels through time on purpose in search of his brother. While Jacob is waiting for his brother (Caleb) to return from a trip with Libbie, he slowly begins to fall in love with fiesty Sunny. I liked the ending of this story even more than the first story. I appreciated the true to life feelings that Nora is able to depict in her writing. I also appreciated the fresh look at our century.
Rating: Summary: Excellent! Review: I heard others say this book wasn't good, but they are wrong! It discusses the possibility of time travel which seems foreign to us, but what is wrong with a little non-reality every once in a while! Nora Roberts did an excellent job in making you wonder about time travel while adding lots of romance, as she is known to do! It was a great change from the realistic love stories of the day!
Rating: Summary: Ho hum Review: I liked the idea of the traveling time, the men being confused and curious was a good concept. My problem is that fact that most of the book they spent having sex. I mean, really, in this day and age do us women jump into a sex relationship within a day or two of meeting a strange man?? I read a book for it's adventure and plot and usually enjoy Nora Roberts' books, but this one took my forever to finish because of page after page of sex and orgasms just didn't ring true. It was boring, I would have enjoyed it more had there been more substance.
Rating: Summary: Good time travel Review: I love Nora Roberts books. She always makes a good story. But, I must admit that I was a bit leery about how she would work in the time travel bit. I haven't read much time travel romance, so I was leery of that to begin with. But, like most of Nora's books, I loved it. The Hornblower men were great heros. It was very funny to see how they reacted to what Libby and Sunny considered modern times, in fact, some parts of it were downright hilarious. And even though it is one of her original books for Harlequin, it definitely was good. I would recommend this book for any Nora fan or any one who is a fan of romance time travel.
Rating: Summary: Really enjoyed it! Review: I really enjoyed the two stories. I only discovered Roberts within the past couple of years. It's amazing what a prolific writer she is. I realize she is busy, but I would love a follow up to find out if Jacob and Sunny are able to get back to the 20th century to visit, if Caleb and Libby figure a way to leave more time capsules as a way to communicate with their family in the future. This book was an easy read, with an interesting premise, not too far out for all you future phobes.
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