Sleighride [Paperback]

C. J. Winters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

Time travel Romance: When their sleigh glides into a surprise Vermont snowstorm, the wily horse delivers his 21st century passengers, Kama and Rey, to a country tavern in the year 1811.

Editorial Reviews

Review

SLEIGHRIDE is a complicated dance through time. Smooth, natural dialogue and an intricate plot keep this excellent time travel moving quickly. There is also plenty of action and suspense to keep the pages turning. It's not until the very end that the truth is revealed to Rey and Kama, and it's a wonderful surprise. SLEIGHRIDE is a quick, charming read that will entertain from the first page. ~ Jani Brooks, Romance Reviews Today

An interesting time travel that combines romance and mystery, SLEIGHRIDE will appeal to fans of this genre. ~ Tracy Farnsworth, MyShelf.com

I found SLEIGHRIDE to be totally entrancing. The method of time travel was refreshingly unique. An interactive cast of characters whose feelings and actions were realistic and held true to the time period made the story even more fascinating. And the final plot twist is completely unexpected yet most satisfying. SLEIGHRIDE is a worthy addition to the world of time travel and a must read of all fans of romance. 4 Stars! ~ Tiffany Wilkerson. Scribes World Reviews

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759901147
• ISBN-13: 978-0759901148
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,656,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst romances I've read, November 10, 2003

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Trisha A. Howell "Howell Canyon Press author" (Los Angeles, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sleighride (Paperback)

Sleighride is truly one of the worst romances I've ever read; it was torture to try to finish it. Any book takes a lot of time and energy to write, so I hate to slam it, but this one, while competently and clearly written, is a stinker.

Lawyers Rey Brodie and Kama Roxbury set off for a sleigh ride in the wintery Vermont wilderness after taking depositions at a country inn. They end up nearly 200 years in the past at another inn where they are highly attracted to boisterous Lache and shy Ellie, who are two young fiancés. Rey and Kama from the beginning are attracted to each other but then even more so to this couple, and the feeling is mutual. As the story drags on with little happening other than a slow building to the moments when Rey and Ellie and Kama and Lache will have sex, the reader can barely stay awake. The sex scenes themselves don't ring true but are moderately gripping.

The story is boring not only because it's slow moving but also because the hero and heroine are boring generic characters who try to be funny and fail. They share a forced sensual attraction with each other and with the other couple, and they engage in boring dialogue that goes nowhere. Neither pair is appealing nor sympathetic. With virtually no tension, the plot doesn't build and is excruciatingly drawn out through insignificant details. By page 15, I'd guessed the big revelation at the end (it was obvious from the start that this was the only way the attractions could have a satisfactory conclusion).

Do not waste your time on this one unless you've already read everything else in the universe.