Right Man, Wrong Time / A Star in the Earth, ParaRomance #1 [Paperback]

C.J. Winters (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pararomance | Publication Date: August 1, 2004

RIGHT MAN, WRONG TIME: A romantic getaway vacation--in the pre-Civil War Ozarks? What if, alone and lost in a Missouri Ozarks cave in the 21st Century, you stumble through an exit--and land in the lap of an aromatic man in 1859? Not your idea of the perfect vacation? Then pity Susa Hildebrand, dependent for survival on a cranky aerial photographer whose government mission outranks helping her find her way home, and whose assets include transportation (mules), food (beans), protection (a rifle), and a lusty aura. She also has to wear an ugly dress until someone even unluckier shows up in the dangerous, male-dominated border area. Bickford Pelletier can be mighty persuasive, though, and if she has to live in his time, Susa could do a lot worse. But what about the teenage twins she left behind? A STAR IN THE EARTH: It's 1907. Alerted by her time-traveled parents (MOON NIGHT) that Jake Livingston, 39, plans to wed Marguerite Desmond, willful Emilee Schuyier, 19, charges home to Boulder, Colorado to set him straight. The problem is, how do you seduce the man who's loved you like a big brother from the day you were born? Emilee tackles the problem obliquely. She and Jake are privy to knowledge of important coming events through the 'future history' remembered by her parents, now touring in Europe. Announcing her appointment as the new vice-president of Schuyier Enterprises, Emilee tries to convince Jake, the new president, to begin SE's development of a luxury resort the family will transform into a rehabilitation hospital after the coming World War. Jake is adamantly against her choice of site. Emilee, however, has learned to dowse, and has her own way of knowing things. A German friend of Marguerite wants to buy a defunct silver mine owned by Emilee. She refuses to sell it to the "Kaiser's man," claiming her dowsing rods indicate the mine still holds valuable ore. Jake's new secretary, young Anthony Parmenter, becomes Emilee's secret ally. He introduces her to his uncle, who offers to loan SE the money to purchase and renovate the resort site Emilee wants. Jake is a stubborn man, and enamored of his passionate fiancee. Emilee is certain she knows what's best for Jake, and her name isn't Marguerite. Meanwhile Anthony and Amos Carruthers, a young architect-about-town, vie for Emilee's affection. Jake has his hands full.

Editorial Reviews

Review

RIGHT MAN, WRONG TIME is a wonderfully written time travel romance with believable characters you will grow to love. CJ Winters uses vivid scenery while describing the 1800's that will actually make you feel as if you were right in the mist of it. Susa and Bick will entertain you with their bickering and make you laugh out loud at some of their escapades.  Even though they come from two different worlds, you know they are meant to be together. CJ Winters is a writer with remarkable talent. I look forward to many happy nights reading other books she has written.  RIGHT MAN, WRONG TIME comes highly recommended.  Robyn Reo for Romance Reviews Today --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759908508
• ISBN-13: 978-0759908505
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,471,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)