I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher, The Wild Rose Press. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
The book cover was the first thing that attracted me to this story. Then the blurb sucked me in. Also, Janie Emaus is a fellow Wild Rose Press author, and I love supporting others.
This book is different from anything I’ve ever read. I loved the story concept of an organization whose purpose is to bring soulmates together, even if it involves traveling backward or forward in time.
I’ll admit it took me a few chapters to really get invested in the story. The pace starts slow but steady. However, around the mid-mark, things pick up and shift into high gear.
Jessica Singleton isn’t looking for love. In fact, quite the opposite. She’s recovering from a bad breakup and sworn off men. She’s putting all her energy into writing screenplays and working in a coffee shop.
That is until a mysterious stranger shows up with a shimmering trenchcoat and a disturbing disappearing act. Of course, she has no idea what to make of the strange events that occur whenever the stranger is around. And she has no idea she’s been chosen to be a soulmate for an unknown man named Frank.
But the tables turn when sparks fly between Jessica and the time-traveling matchmaker, Renn. Once it becomes obvious that a mistake has been made and Renn and Jessica are the true soulmates, the entire organization and the greed and corruption that’s spawned begin to unravel.
There are so many great scenes once Jessica discovers Renn is from another space in time. Then there’s a tie-in with Jessica’s deceased mother and her father, who is still alive.
If you like a romance where sparks do more than fly, with a different sort of twist, you’ll enjoy this book from Janie Emaus.
I rated this book 3.5 stars and rounded it up to 4 for Amazon and Goodreads.
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A lovely review, Jan. Thanks for sharing it.
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My pleasure, Robbie!
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I always enjoy your reviews Jan. I would definitely read this book. I’ll check it out once again at Netgalley, but not holding my breath 🙂
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I enjoyed sharing, Debby. Crossing my fingers for you that maybe you’ll get it this time!
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Thanks. I’m awaiting again lol 🙂
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What an interesting premise that match-making may happen in mismatched times. I’d love to time travel. 🙂 Thanks for introducing me to Janie and her book, Jan. Great review. I enjoyed your thoughts on the read.
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My pleasure, Diana. I agree that it was a most interesting premise, and it was a fun story to read. Thanks for stopping by!
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The idea is appealing. How many of us have thought someone in the past was our soulmate?
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Exactly! The storyline is definitely different. Thanks for commenting, Jacqui!
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This books sounds different! Thanks for sharing Jan.
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It was different from anything else I’ve ever read, Balroop. Thanks for stopping by!
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What an interesting concept!! Thank you for sharing, Jan!
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My pleasure, Mar! Thanks for stopping by!
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I find time travel fascinating. Thanks, Jan.
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It definitely gives us something to ponder. Thanks for visiting, Michele!
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I like the concept of time travel. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jan.
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Most interesting, Joan. Thank you for stopping by!
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Ooh, I love the premise! Sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing, Jan 💕🙂
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It was different from anything I’ve read before, Harmony. That is saying a lot when considering the number of books I’ve read. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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Congratulations, Janie! I enjoy time-travel stories. Thanks for sharing your review, Jan.
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My pleasure, Mary. Thanks for dropping by!
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This is an interesting premise! Thanks for sharing, Jan!
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I thought so, too, Jill. Once I got into the story, it was a page-turner!
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