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A Moment in Time

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That's what Jackie Clarke finds out in Deb Stover's latest time travel. Finding herself stranded in the Rockies in the midst of a June snow storm (yep, we do get those sometimes!), Jackie's nightmare goes from bad to worse when a fire and a painting somehow transport her to 1891.

Her unfortuate choice of hair color leads to a case mistaken identity, and even Jackie's inability to carry a tune in a miner's lunch pail can't persuade the locals that she not the famous dancehall singer Lolita. Fortunately, a timely kidnapping and quick thinking keep her off the stage for a few weeks, and in home of Cole Morrison, a Mel Gibson lookalike.

Throw in a handsome villain and the real Lolita, and you have one of Deb Stover's funniest, sexiest books, yet. If you are looking for a book to cool you down on these hot summer nights -sorry, this ain't it! You definitely want to crank up the air conditioning for this one.

Once again Deb Stover has delivered a sexy romance guaranteed to put fire in the blood. This romantic time-travel is will certainly keep you warm on a cold winter night.

A romantic mountain get-away results in Blade absconding with Jackie Clark's car, money, and credit cards. Determined to leave the cabin that lacked plumbing and electricity, Jackie begins the long trek down the mountain. Caught unprepared for a snowstorm, she takes refuge in a ghost town where she's plunged backward in time to the year 1801. In a hilarious case of mistaken identity, everyone believes she is Lolita Belle, a famous salon singer expected by Rupert P. Goodfellow of the Gold Mine Salon. As Jackie flees the salon, she plunges right into the arms of a Mel Gibson look alike by the name of Cole Morrison.

A widower, Cole is raising his son Todd alone. But mining only nets him enough to keep Todd fed and clothed. Desperate for a better life, Cole contracted to kidnap Lolita Belle in return for enough gold to buy a ranch in Oregon. But he wasn't anticipation the fierce attraction he would feel toward the woman he believes to be Lolita. When he kidnaps her, Cole quickly realizes that his raging passion for this woman is matched only by his raging guilt for having taken her against her will.

Bu Jackie's problems aren't limited by being transported back in time. Her red dyed hair convinces everyone of giving her Lolita's identity, despite lacking the heavy curves, or the voice of the salon singer. Indeed, the salon keeper believes that every "miner in this area will spend his paycheck in the establishment" to enjoy her entertainment, and will go to any length to ensure his profits.

Appropriately dressed for her own time, Jackie starts out only wearing a thin tee shirt and a pair of jeans--tee shirts are non existant and jean worn only by men in 1801. And when she leaves half her clothes at an artist's bungalow, things only go from bad to worse. Covering herself with feathers only results in a nasty rash. And when a Blade look-alike shows up, who identified himself as Rock, Jackie feels more threatened than ever.

This delightful time travel has it all: kidnapping, mistaken identity, romance. Deb's unique talent for characterization and plots keeps readers satisfied. If you love time travel and romance, A MOMENT IN TIME is a must read!

Beauty shop owner Jackie Clarke feels like a fool for agreeing to stay at a cabin high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Her companion Blade Smith deserted Jackie, who begins to hike down just as snow begins to fall. Desperate to get out of the wet and cold, Jackie enters the abandoned saloon of a ghost town. She lights a fire that gets out of control.

When Jackie awakens, she finds the saloon filled with people and learns the year is 1891 not 2000. The owner Rupert Goodfellow mistakenly thinks she is the saloon girl Lolita Belle who he just paid good money for her renowned lungs even though he is disappointed in seeing Jackie's bust line.

Widower Cole Morrison knows he has let his deceased spouse and his son down by not being able to move to Oregon. When Rupert's rival offers him gold to abduct Lolita, he agrees though he never committed a crime in his life. Cole succeeds in kidnapping Jackie, who he temporarily hides as part of his business deal. As Jackie and Cole become acquainted they fall in love, but as soon as that painting is completed, she will return to the future.

Deb Stover is renowned for combining wit and passion in wonderful romantic tales. Her latest time travel story, A MOMENT IN TIME, will add to her reputation as one of the leading authors of today. The story line is humorous, enjoyable and brings a bygone era to life. The lead couple is fun to watch especially Jackie's abilities to play on Cole's feelings of guilt. A sequel starring the real Lolita and Blade sounds delightful and hopefully Ms. Stover accommodates are myriad of fans with their novel.

Harriet Klausner

I read this book in one sitting. Not only did I find it VERY romantic, but it was so funny! I love books that make me laugh, and this one did. A MOMENT IN TIME is the first of Ms. Stover's books I've read, but I'm definitely going to find her others.

As an avid reader I highly recommend this book. I'm a retired hairdresser/ makeup artist and I loved A Moment In Time. Imagine the trouble a hairdresser of today could get into going back in time. Ms. Stover has explored all avenues and turned it into a humorous adventure. It's a wonderful fun read. I couldn't put it down.

Another reason I liked the book is because the characters Jackie and Cole have tons of emotional depth. As you read they become so real you expect to walk out and meet them on the street corner. It's a hoot from begining to end. Makes you want to go out and buy red suspenders for your honey. An honest to goodness page turner.

A Moment In Time is a quick read, but falls short of giving the audience a feeling of "being there".

The main character, Jackie Clarke, is a hairdresser who finds herself abandoned in the woods by her boyfriend...her no-good boyfriend. Since he stole her car, she starts the trek home only to find herself caught in a freak snowstorm. Seeking shelter inside a ghost town saloon, Jackie is saved from a certain death when she is hurled back to the Old West, 1891.

Caught up in a case of mistaken identity, Jackie "Lolita" Clarke is bounced around from one saloon to another trying to find her way back to her own time. Kidnapped by a handsome Mel Gibson look-alike who must have been on the Old West equivalent of Viagra, and taken to his homestead, Jackie finds herself falling in love with Cole Morrison and his nine year old motherless son Todd.

In my opinion, the author seemed short on details concerning the environment. I would have liked to "see" more of the town and it's people. Her characterization of Jackie and Cole was satisfying, though don't look at the cover hunk as an indication of Cole's description. Also, I have to say I suspect one character was patterned after Dolly Parton!!

Despite a somewhat predictable ending, it passed the time.

I liked this book. A little more environment descriptions would of made it a lot more better. But still, it was a good read.

Poor Jackie Clarke had more than a bad hair day! Deb Stover has taken time travel to the ultimate step in this story! Her books are 'must reads' in my opinion and this one is no exception!