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Summary: I can't believe this is a debut book!
Review: Not being a big fan of time travel, I was hesitant to read this book at first. But now, I'm so glad I did. Rich in culture and history, this story held me captured from the moment I started the first page. Not only is the dialogue and storyline strong and well written, but the characters described come to life in your imagination easily; her depictions of a lost way of life are vivid and real. A definite keeper on my shelves, and if you haven't read it yet - get it - I highly recommend it. Bravo! Ms. Aitken, you did good, and I can't wait to read what you publish next!
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Summary: One for the Keeper Shelf
Review: Romance fans need to make room on their Top Ten Favorites List for Judie Aitken's debut novel. "A LOVE BEYOND TIME" is a compelling mix of history, mystery, and relationships.The author presents a story that takes the reader beyond the realm of romantic fiction. She uses her extensive firsthand experience and knowledge of Native American culture to bring her audience into the heart of the characters and setting. Ms. Aitken paints pictures with words the way an artist blends colors on their canvas: "Sunlight sparkled on the Little Big Horn River, warming its clear, rushing water. In the crook of the river, boys and girls played. They spent the early morning swimming and splashing, the water glistening on their sun-browned bodies. Further downriver, two old men using grasshoppers for bait took advantage of the fish driven downstream by the children's games. Overhead, clouds of swallows darted through the cottonwoods, swooping over the river to pluck insects out of the air and carry them back to their hungry nestlings. June 25, 1876 was a beautiful warm and sunny day" (from "A LOVE BEYOND TIME"). Readers will also enjoy solving the mystery. The plot is entwined with the characters and setting so that all components play an important role in the story. "A LOVE BEYOND TIME" has a sensuous sizzle factor that goes off the chart. Yet the relationship between Wolf and Ryan also reflects the emotional balance and intensity that satisfies readers. Make room on your keeper shelf for Ms. Aitken's books. I expect this storyteller to spin more tales of history, mystery, and love.
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Summary: Great Native American story
Review: This has a lot of fascinating episodes taking place before Custer's last stand-- from the perspective of the winners! The romance is very touching and tender, but also very intense.
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Summary: History with romance you can't beat
Review: This is the first book i have read by Judie Aitken..what a story teller. It blends real history with today and throws in a lot of romance. Going thru some kind of time warp anthropologist Ryan Burke leaves 1999 and wakes up 1876 just days before the Battle of Little Big Horn. She is sent there for a reason. Someone is stealing artifacts from the grounds of Little Big Horn in 1999 so she's in the past to catch a thief. Enjoy this book....
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Summary: History with romance you can't beat
Review: This is the first book i have read by Judie Aitken..what a story teller. It blends real history with today and throws in a lot of romance. Going thru some kind of time warp anthropologist Ryan Burke leaves 1999 and wakes up 1876 just days before the Battle of Little Big Horn. She is sent there for a reason. Someone is stealing artifacts from the grounds of Little Big Horn in 1999 so she's in the past to catch a thief. Enjoy this book....
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Summary: Beautiful beginning
Review: Though I am not an avid reader of romance, Ms. Aitken's book drew me in and enfolded me in a complex story of many layers. The underlying mystery takes many twists and turns, and ends with a surprising conclusion. Her attention to detail leaves panoramic photographs of the days just prior to the Little Big Horn battle emblazoned on your mind's eye. This is a champion first effort, and anyone who reads it will be sure to want more of Ms. Aitken's exquisite work.
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Summary: The Keeper Shelf
Review: Wow! What a book! I was wrapped up in the story right from the beginning, becoming so engrossed that I couldn't put it down. When I did, it stayed with me and I soon found myself reading it again. The people and events came so alive, especially the time Ryan spent with the Lakota, that it was as if I were right in their midst, surrounded by them. The author portrayed the culture and people with enlightenment and sensitivity in a refreshing manner. I loved the use of Lakota language with the translation immediately behind it. A LOVE BEYOND TIME is a well-written, exquisitely woven story. Judie Aitken is definnitely an auto-buy author! For me, this is a definite, A-#1 keep with a permanent home on my book shelf. If you like to be caught up in the magic of a tear jerker story, then I recommend A LOVE BEYOND TIME. Well done! Waste!
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