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Victoria Ashton enters Barrows Art and Antiquities in London and is immediately caught under the spell of a landscape depicting a cottage on Brentwood Park. While debating on purchasing it, Nick Barrows approaches. While discussing the merits of the painting an explosion occurs that sends Victoria back in time to 1897. Nick Barrows goes to the hospital with Victoria and refuses to leave her side. This is a story primarily set in Victorian England, 1897 with a brief glimpse of what is happening to Victoria in present-day London and Nick Barrows' growing fascination with her. The love that blooms between her and the earl from the ashes of his relationship with the self-centered Vickie is a love that will endure forever. The book is a historical romance with elements of time travel, showcasing a love story that transcends time and space.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Victoria as a strong and intelligent lead, and Nicholas showcasing emotional depth; the supporting cast contributes significantly to the overall narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is emotive and descriptive, effectively drawing readers into the narrative while employing a modern language that resonates with today's audience.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is a unique blend of time travel that intertwines the past and present, showcasing a profound love story that withstands the challenges of two different time periods.

Setting:

The setting alternates primarily between Victorian England in 1897 and contemporary London, effectively illustrating the contrasts between the two eras.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk and engaging, keeping readers captivated with smooth transitions between the different timelines.
Nick Barrows ignored his sister’s gloating comment as he stared in amazement at the two paintings set up on easels beneath the Barrows Art and Antiquities logo. Once authenticated, the landscapes by C...

Notes:

The story blends time travel with historical romance.
Victoria exists in both the past (1897) and present (modern London).
The couple faces dramatic tension as Victoria must choose between her life in the past or present.
Victoria's character evolves from being in a troubled marriage to finding love with Nicholas.
Nicholas discovers that he had a wife named Vickie before Victoria's arrival in his life.
Victoria saves Nicholas by stepping in front of a bullet but tragically dies afterward.
The book includes poignant letters from Nicholas to Victoria at the end, eliciting strong emotions from readers.
It’s noted for its riveting plot and passionate love scenes.
Many readers found the characters and their relationship deeply compelling.
The book's setting primarily takes place in Victorian England.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Includes themes of loss, grief, and violence.

Has Romance?

The romance is central to the plot and deeply developed.

From The Publisher:

2015 GOLD MEDAL Winner, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards; 2015 BRONZE MEDAL Winner, IPPY Awards; USA Today HEA Blog 2015 Must-Read

This book contains a feisty modern-day heroine determined to win the frozen heart of a proper English earl. ( Trigger Warning For Language/Steam below.)

Thrown back to the year 1897, Victoria Ashton is mistaken for, and forced to impersonate, the spiteful, unfaithful Countess of Guildford, who's been missing for three weeks. Despite Victoria's attempts to convince the earl she's not his wife, her double's infidelity and lies make it difficult, especially when Victoria falls in love with a man who loathes her.

Nicholas Thornhill, Earl of Guildford, is plagued with rumors he murdered his missing wife. When she unexpectedly reappears, he scoffs at her latest in a long string of lies. But the changes in Victoria make him to alter his opinion as he forges a bond with her that crosses the boundaries of time.

NOTE: This book is a 125,000 words as there are TWO story lines. For readers who do not enjoy sex scenes, there is 3.75% of sexual content in this book (16 pgs out of 443).

The F-word is used 34 times in this 443 page book ( that's 1% of the entire book ) .Men, as a general rule, have used the F-word long before the Victorian era, which this book is set in.

The author used the F-word because it fits a reaction by a frustrated, angry male. It is a visceral word with a guttural sound and projects the emotion of outrage in a harsh and visceral manner. Men are always crass & crude with other men. In contrast to the use of the F-word the author refuses to use the word sh*t as it evokes an image of filth and bodily waste. Please factor this information into your buying decision.

Finally, this book has a happy ending for the couple, it has a reincarnation twist. If you didn't like A Knight In Shining Author or are uncomfortable with all the info above it's doubtful you'll enjoy the book. So Don't Buy It.

For readers of time travel romance who enjoyed OUTLANDER and A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR.... "Forever Mine is the best time travel romance I've ever read, rivaling Jude Deveraux for intensity and chemistry between the hero and heroine." - Lucy Monroe, USAToday bestselling author

"With Forever Mine, Monica Burns delivers another gorgeous and deeply emotional story with a smart, strong-willed heroine and a tortured and oh-so-sexy hero." - Vanessa Kelly. USAToday bestselling author of historical romance

"Monica Burns has once again gotten me to read and love a historical romance! Forever Mine is a phenomenally written story of a love that surpasses the barriers of time. At the end I cried ugly, gut-wrenching tears which I rarely do. The emotional last few chapters bled through my Kindle and directly into my soul. Monica Burns has written something truly magical. Forever Mine surpassed my expectations by miles and then kept on going." -Nikki Brandyberry, Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind

This book is like the center of an Oreo, the best part of the cookie. Monica Burns has captured true [time travel] romance and woven it into a time travel/reincarnation tale. The characters are so well developed and true. - Joann Ferrara Maggio Reader Review

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Loved It
6 months

Wonderful love story and the ending had me crying.

 
 
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