Friday, June 8, 2018

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Her Place in Time by Stephenia H. McGee

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Her Place in Time by Stephenia H. McGee. It's a really great time travel romance that takes place during the Civil War.

About the Book
Can love offer a new future…in the past?

A mysterious gown, unexpected courage, and a love that transcends time.

Nursing student Lena Lowery faces a grim diagnosis and a dangerous surgery. On the cusp of the life-changing procedure, Lena stays at the Rosswood Plantation Bed and Breakfast for one last weekend with her mother. There in an antique armoire, Lena discovers a Civil War-era gown that holds an unimaginable cure…a trip back in time to when the house served as a hospital.

Confederate Sergeant Caleb Dockery lost his brother, his eye, and nearly his life. Stuck in a makeshift infirmary, he’s counting the days until he can return to duty…and seek revenge. When a stranger appears, he suspects she’s a spy. If he can’t return to duty and find the revenge he craves for his brother’s death, he can serve his country by stopping this traitor. But her nursing skills are saving lives, and her courage and independence stirs his heart. When Lena’s safety is threatened, Caleb must strain the loyalties that bind him or risk losing her forever.

Caught between a future that holds no promises and a past that could offer new life, Lena must face an extraordinary decision. Should she return to her own time where her days are numbered? Or can she and Caleb find a love that stretches across time?

Book Beginning
Lorman, Mississippi
Late October, Present Day
If only leaving her problems behind were as simple as leaving town.

Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
He stood there for several moments until she thought the silence would be unbearable. Finally he sighed, his breath stirring her hair. "So you have been going back and forth in time?" His voice softened as though he were speaking to a child.

What have you been reading lately?

14 comments:

  1. Hi Ashley!

    This looks like a really interesting read. Pretty cover, too! Sounds very romantic!

    Happy Friday! Here is my F56 and Book Beginning choice: http://bit.ly/EmptySuitorsF56

    Sassy x

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    1. It is romantic and so sweet! Thanks for stopping by, Sassy! Have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Awww...this sounds like a cute book! Great segment!

    Here’s my Friday 56!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. It's really great! Thanks for visiting, Ronyell! Have an awesome weekend! :)

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  3. Sounds interesting but I'm not usually a fan of time travel. This week I am featuring Death and a Pot of Chowder by Cornelia Kidd. Happy reading!

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    1. Time travel can be hit or miss. It's really well done in this novella, though. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  4. Wow, this does sound like a tempting book. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE HOUSE SWAP”

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    1. I couldn't wait to dive into it. It's so good. Thanks for coming by, Laurel-Rain! Have an amazing weekend! :)

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  5. I'm not sure that's a time I'd really like to go back to but this sounds like a fascinating read!

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    1. I wouldn't want to go back to that time either. Definitely not! But it's interesting to read about. Thanks for stopping by, Katherine! Happy reading! :)

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  6. Nice cover, and I like the snippets too! Happy wekeend!

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    1. The cover is so pretty! Thanks for visiting, Freda! Happy weekend! :)

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  7. Definitely makes me want to know more now. Happy reading. :)

    Lauren @ Always Me

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    1. It's a really great read. Thanks for coming by, Lauren! Happy reading! :)

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