Customer Reviews

Yesterday and Forever (Large Print)

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

In "YESTERDAY & FOREVER" we have Alex, the stuffy 19th Century English Lord and Maggie, the 20th Century modern woman colliding. Literally. After a long day of London site seeing, Maggie is ready to go home, however there are no cabs in sight. Along comes a gnome-looking gentleman on a horse-drawn carriage, offering to give her a ride. Little does she know, this ride is taking her back to Regency England.

Alex, after lecturing his sister on obtaining a husband, is bumped by a flying Maggie, who is unconscious from her journey. After getting her to his home, Alex investigates her "purse" and find all sorts of 20th Century wonders, such as a driver's license, credit cards, and photographs. When Maggie awakes, her speech and manner are both strange to Alex, and goes about making her fit into society.

This is the first time travel book I've read in which the 20th Century woman actually acts likes a 20th Century woman in her new time period. Maggie is witty, smart, and has a mouth on her that is very helpful in combating Alex's gloomy demeanor. She does not take the role of "possession" well, and this leads to sparks between her and her "saviour" Alex. The story between Alex and Maggie is good, although at times a little rushed.

I don't want to give the ending away because I thought it one of the best parts of the book, but what Maggie leaves for her sister is priceless, and made for a wonderful conclusion to the book.

I recommend this for a soft, easy read day.

I did enjoy this book and agree with the other reviews. I read mostly regency-era historical romance, so I must say I think at times what it would be like to be transported to that time period. I liked all the characters and felt they were well developed. Liked the ending, it was unexpected. I agree that Maggie uses too much slang and it did not seem natural. It was almost like the character made too much emphasis on the speech differences and it made you think that Maggie could have blended in better if she even tried a little. Overall, it was a quick and enjoyable book.

This is the first time-travel novel I have ever read. As a Regency Romance avid reader, I have been wondering for a while what would happen if a 21st century woman was dumped into 19th century England. Yesterday & Forever was the answer to my questions, and much more.
To use one of Maggies own frases, this book had me in an emotional roller coaster all the time. I laughed, I felt sad for their imposible love and the ending (although a happy one) had me weeping like no other book before.
The only criticism I have for this book is that I think the author exagerated a little with the use of slang in Maggie's speech. It is not necessary to fill every sentence that falls from her mouth with curses and improper language to convey the idea that she is from this century. Also, at the beginning it was a little annoying the way Maggie was always fighting with Adam over anything, and calling him names like "male chauvinistic pig". I think it was most undeserved, since Adam was nothing but kind and a perfect gentleman with her and also was offering her his hospitality.
But this is not enough to spoil the enjoyment of a book that is otherwise just...wonderful.

I love the Regency era, and it particularly comes alive in this time travel adventure, because we get to experience it from the modern point of view of the heroine. She is from 20th century America, and her perceptions are like ours would be if we got to go to the Regency. There is a lot of humor and passion in this book. I really liked it a lot. One of my favorite time travels!

I loved the book! How many times have we all wished to be swept off our feet and fall in love during the Regency London era! The story may not be credible but wishful thinking never hurt anyone! Made me wish to be the heroine in the novel!

I would have given this book more stars except that it is of those that unfortunately lag in the middle.

The book starts off wonderfully-I found it refreshing that unlike other time travel books-the hero and his sister realise early on that the young lady in the unusual garb IS from the future. They quickly deduce this by her clothing and the objects in her handbag while she is still unconscious. I love that-I get tired of the typical time travel where three fourths of the book is spent trying to get the character to accept that they went forward/backward in time.

The ending was very unusual and quite touching, and ends in a very lovely way-though I won't say more, don't want to spoil your surprise.
The love scenes are mild to moderate sensual-more explicit than your traditional regency, but less than some newer books.

As I mentioned earlier-the book is not perfect by any stretch but overall enjoyable enough that I would recommend it-though I wouldn't pay new price for it.

I am a relatively recent participant to "romance" lit. And, I've generally not added the 'time travel' element to it. But, I must admit this book is wonderful in my estimation. The characters are fully developed through an omnipotent narrator who makes us see and truly care about the main characters as well as their fellow characters. Maggie is a modern 1990s woman with a fully-developed imagination. A shocking carriage ride transports her into the early 19th century where she meets the "true love" [Adam] she has always searched for. We witness the trying and troubling adventures that a modern American woman would face in Regency England. A lovely premise that Ms. Alexander does a fine job developing. Maggie is devastated at understanding the 'time paradox' that states she is an 'extra' person who cannot remain in that time-period. We suffer with her at the heartbreak to come. The only character not fully understood is Maggie's sister, "Kiki". But the writing is so wonderful that, though we only come to know Kiki in the last chapter, she becomes our last link to Maggie and we care very much what happens to them all. Please read and I think you will enjoy!

Okay--I know you've probably heard this one before . . .I bet you even said it yourself but as a rule I do not read "romance" novels. I only picked up this one because it was written by a local girl (Omaha NE) and imagine my surprise. THis is really a very good read. Filled with humor, love, a little sex and a very interesting twist of time travel. Okay it is implausible but the story works. AND it is just plain good fun.I liked that the book had so much humor in it and had an interesting plot-- not one of those bodice-ripping jobs that 'literary snobs' like me dislike. The relationship between the two main characters was sweet . . .you wanted to believe in their happiness. C'on---it's not great literature but it is an amusing diversion. As good as this debut book was none of her other attempts are as good. Too bad. But read this one. You will laugh and believe it or not you will also cry.

I purchased this book due to the author and the reviews it received. What a disappointment. The only reason I finished it was because I didn't want to just throw it out. Let me tell you - I should have just tossed it in the garbage!
Don't waste your time or money on this book.