Romancing destiny one moment at a time.When Veteran Blake Cornelis visits his great grandfather’s Civil War grave, he is whisked back in time to Gettysburg, where his ancestor was a hero. His mission—to preserve his family’s decorated military record, because his cousin, Evan, is determined to steal the Cornelis heroism for his own family’s ancestry. Fighting Evan is demanding and requires … requires unremitting vigilance. Fortunately, the gods have sent Blake an exquisite guardian angel to help him.
Ariel, a time travel Protector, is tasked on this journey with safeguarding Blake, and she vows to do that—at any cost. But the attractive hero from Wisconsin is unlike others she’s been assigned to protect. The intense attraction between them casts them into deadly peril on the battlefield.
Blake and Ariel are sent into other wartimes, and as secrets unfold they realize they must sacrifice all to conquer his evil cousin, for the Cornelis honor is not all that is at stake. The fate of the American people lies in their hands. But Evan is a formidable foe, determined to achieve his mission, and since he has nothing to lose, he’ll do whatever it takes to succeed—no matter the cost.
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Time WARped is a time-travel adventure wrapped around a love story between its two main characters: Ariel, a time-travel Protector tasked with guarding Blake against all danger. He has been whisked back in time from a portal next to his grandfather’s civil war grave all the way to Gettysburg and is the Preserver of history and thus of truth, battling against those who would pervert it (Evan Dupont and his daughter Raven.)
Theirs is an ongoing mission, as history is always in danger of being altered—not only the legacy of Blake’s family but also the past of America and its future. Blake and Ariel’s go through the ongoing suffering of being separated in time. Their love develops in brief encounters to fight for their mission followed by the pain of parting again, hoping to hold on a bit longer next time, next leap on Memorial day.
“If he had just held off on letting the nurse stitch him up, maybe he could have bought more time with her. At least enough time to say a proper goodbye. He’d play his cards better next time. Would there be a next time?”
Is the pain they feel at heart the punishment of the gods for defying the rules—or do the gods want them to galvanize a lasting love through their call to mission, working together to preserve history and protect each other?
Disclosure: I learned of this author’s work when we were both invited to take part in the same boxed set.
A fascinating time travel story that takes a war veteran, Blake Cornelis–who’d just given a speech on Veterans Day and was now paying his respects to his ancestors, and the forgotten, with a flag to mark their graves.
He feels a blast of heat and is tossed into the fury of a major battle in Gettysburg during the Civil War. With no idea how he got there and his own life at risk, he joins the foray to protect himself and his great grandfather’s grave.
A beautiful woman, whom he’d spotted at his speech only hours before, was wielding a sword, defending him as well as chasing off the foe. Hidden away and in a moment of silence, Ariel explains that she is his Protector and he is the Preserver, who must preserve the past–or history would be rewritten, his family’s act of heroism tarred, and his evil cousin would steal the honor bestowed to them.
The story is a page-turner. Beautifully written, with an amazing romantic love story, a lesson in history, and so much more.
I highly recommend!
This book was a fun read! I’ll be looking for more time travel books written by this author.
Time travel, the butterfly effect, protectors and preservers of history as it was originally played out–or was it? If you’re a fan of the Back to the Future film trilogy, you’ll appreciate how this book takes a mind-bending dive into pivotal American war events as they pertain to one particular family tree and its valorous and not-so-valorous branches when dark forces conspire to change the past and influence the future.
Engaging, mature characters in a fast-paced, steamy love affair across time and place add to a story celebrating America’s veterans. Memorial Day anchors the events and anchors Blake and his family line. I applaud the author for her research into history and the mind-boggling mechanics of time travel. This is clearly the start of a series because without preservers and protectors, history is always in danger of being altered. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read. I received an ARC from the author, but this is my honest opinion.
Blake is sent back in time to save one of his ancestors . At first he is confused as to what is going on. Why he is in the middle of tragic time in the past. Then he meets Ariel. Ariel also is a time traveler. She is sent to protect Blake. Despite all the danger around the two, sparks fly. Once they complete their mission each are transported back to their present time. Blake is confused and has many questions he needs answered. Only Ariel can answer them but Blake doesnt know how to get a hold of her. These two complete several time travels. What happens with these two. You will want to read this great book and find out. Im a new fan of Valerie. So far this is my favorite book. I cant wait to read more.
Different from other time travel stories, but there is a bit of the sci-fi with “the gods” in control that was strange.
Such a unique take on time travel and romance! Immerse yourself in this rich period in US history in this tale filled with heart-wrenching romance and unforgettable characters.
You will be swept up in reader’s delight as you read through Time Warped. Every page will keep you enthralled in the story line and love story of Arial and Blake. Traveling through time, you will follow the main characters on their adventures to preserve history and their family lineage. You won’t want to put his book down until your read every bit of it. Totally spellbinding, as the story unfolds and you learn of their fears and goals. I have received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review and absolutely loved it. It’s Veteran’s Day and Veteran Blake Cornelis is visiting an old graveyard to place flags on his ancestors graves after delivering a speech. This is something he’s done every Veteran’s Day for years but little does he know things are going to change this year, the first Veteran’s Day after the death of his father. While he’s at the graveyard, he feels a sensation of what he thinks may be an upcoming storm but soon finds himself in the middle of a battle in the Civil War. He meets a woman there named Ariel who tells him that he’s a Preserver, someone who must preserve the history of his family which has a long line of heroism. He received the gift after his father died who received his from his father but Blake was never prepared for the job. The person trying to change history is none other than his cousin, Evan, who wants to change it so his line of the family is the one full of heroes.
Ariel is a Protector. It’s her job to protect the Preservers of history. But she’s drawn to Blake in a way she’s never been drawn to her other Preservers. And Blake is equally drawn to Ariel. He hasn’t been this drawn to a woman since his wife died years ago. As they meet year after year, Blake and Ariel give into their attraction defying the Powers that Be since it’s against the rules. But things soon start happening that may just play in their favor.
Well-written with characters you’ll love to get know, this book is a wonderful read. It’s intriguing and keeps you engaged through to the end. I was drawn into the story as I went through everything with Blake and Ariel. The time-travel aspect is thrilling keeping you aware of the butterfly effect where one little change can affect everything for years to come. That’s where the Preservers come into play. I enjoyed this book immensely and am really hoping there’s another book to come. I highly recommend Time WARped.
This is an entertaining, well written, fast paced, steamy time travel romance. It has likable, engaging, mature characters, a heart warming romance, a wonderful sense of family, and a happily ever after ending. I enjoyed the military theme and the tribute paid to the amazing men and women who serve our country. I am looking forward to reading the future novels in Ms. Clarizio’s “Preserver and Protector” series.
I received an ARC of this novel, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and this is my honest review.
Couldn’t hold my interest to finish it.