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Spirits Through Time #2
Sirens of the Past: A Time Travel Romance
He thought he was falling into hell...until the voice of an angel offered him redemption.
Corporal Richard "Dick" Stevens, a foul-mouthed retired soldier who fought in the Great War, learned to make his way by playing the villain. But when a near-death skirmish thrusts him sixty-nine years into the future to 1988, he lands on a horse-breeding farm tended to by a beautiful, feisty woman.
Camilla Foster spends her days training to be an opera singer while her nights are spent mucking out horse stalls in exchange for free room and board on the farm. Frustration gnaws at Cami since her inheritance would cover the training she's desperate for, but she can only receive it once she's married.
When Dick disrupts her check on the horses one evening, the sexy stranger immediately gets under her skin. She's determined to brush him off-until he's employed as the new stable hand and cunningly persuades her into marrying him as a means to his own end.
Dick is everything Cami despises in a person. But with her dreams on the line, a plot surfacing to end Cami's career, and a growing attraction to this infuriating mystery man, a marriage of convenience may be the only thing to save them both.
Corporal Richard "Dick" Stevens, a foul-mouthed retired soldier who fought in the Great War, learned to make his way by playing the villain. But when a near-death skirmish thrusts him sixty-nine years into the future to 1988, he lands on a horse-breeding farm tended to by a beautiful, feisty woman.
Camilla Foster spends her days training to be an opera singer while her nights are spent mucking out horse stalls in exchange for free room and board on the farm. Frustration gnaws at Cami since her inheritance would cover the training she's desperate for, but she can only receive it once she's married.
When Dick disrupts her check on the horses one evening, the sexy stranger immediately gets under her skin. She's determined to brush him off-until he's employed as the new stable hand and cunningly persuades her into marrying him as a means to his own end.
Dick is everything Cami despises in a person. But with her dreams on the line, a plot surfacing to end Cami's career, and a growing attraction to this infuriating mystery man, a marriage of convenience may be the only thing to save them both.
- GenresTime TravelRomance
262 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2021
About the author
Aimee Robinson
13 books30 followersAimee Robinson is a lover of romance novels in all forms. Her absolute favorites, though, are the ones that offer a little bit of something extra: time travel, guardian angels, good old-fashioned meddlesome grandmothers with a supernatural secret to hide, you name it.
She believes romance novels should transport you from the humdrum to the swoon-worthy, preferably while being curled up on the couch with chocolate and tea (or wine...or both!). Aimee’s overactive imagination lends itself to fun tales with emotional adventures, sexy snark, and happily ever afters.
When not writing or reading, Aimee enjoys spending time with her husband and keeping up with her two young sons.
She believes romance novels should transport you from the humdrum to the swoon-worthy, preferably while being curled up on the couch with chocolate and tea (or wine...or both!). Aimee’s overactive imagination lends itself to fun tales with emotional adventures, sexy snark, and happily ever afters.
When not writing or reading, Aimee enjoys spending time with her husband and keeping up with her two young sons.
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October 30, 2021
This story picks up where book 1 ended. It was hard to like Richard at the start because of his actions showcased in book 1. Yet as the story unfolded, the more likeable personal and vulnerable version of Richard is revealed. Camilla’s situation and desire to be an opera singer is unique and clearly wrought with challenges to succeed. It was quite enjoyable watching Richard become a significant figure in Cami’s life. Of course with negative forces trying to disrupt Cami’s dreams, additional suspense arises. This was a great story that made sense of most of the whole time travel situation while wrapping it up in a romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2021
In Charmed by the Past, we got a good glimpse at Richard “Dick” Stevens. When I found out that he would ultimately be in the second book, I wondered to myself how the author could possibly spin him around to make him a likable character. Would I even like this book after all the awful things he did in the first book? The short answer is a resounding yes! Sirens was just as good as Charmed. Well written and it flows really well into how Dick deals with being thrusted into the future. I also loved that since he landed on a farm, we didn’t have to read about “Oh, this changed” or “that changed” and got down to the nitty gritty of the story. The other characters of Cami and Mal are just as likable and entertaining. I would def. read this book again.
November 1, 2021
Cami and Dick's Story . . .
Corporal Richard Stevens (“Dick”) is thrown into the future (1988) when Jacob Bellamy, his former friend, threw him headfirst into a well. Instead of hitting the water at the bottom as he had contemplated on the way down, he was on his back on the hard ground. He wasn’t a “good” man and all his sins came back into his memory. His teeth chattered from the cold; he thought where he was heading would be scorching hot. Then he heard the sound of an angel, right before a horse tried to step on him. Around him he saw buildings that were not there yesterday, barns and stables. Where was he?
As is turns out, he landed in the middle of a horse-breeding farm 69 years into his future. Camilla Foster (“Cami”) is training to be an opera singer as she mucks horse stalls in exchange for room and board. Her inheritance would solve all her problems, but she must be married first. When he is hired as a stable hand, he tries to convince her to marry him for his own purposes. Will she fall for it? Or does she need her inheritance now? And what plans does he have once they are married?
Corporal Richard Stevens (“Dick”) is thrown into the future (1988) when Jacob Bellamy, his former friend, threw him headfirst into a well. Instead of hitting the water at the bottom as he had contemplated on the way down, he was on his back on the hard ground. He wasn’t a “good” man and all his sins came back into his memory. His teeth chattered from the cold; he thought where he was heading would be scorching hot. Then he heard the sound of an angel, right before a horse tried to step on him. Around him he saw buildings that were not there yesterday, barns and stables. Where was he?
As is turns out, he landed in the middle of a horse-breeding farm 69 years into his future. Camilla Foster (“Cami”) is training to be an opera singer as she mucks horse stalls in exchange for room and board. Her inheritance would solve all her problems, but she must be married first. When he is hired as a stable hand, he tries to convince her to marry him for his own purposes. Will she fall for it? Or does she need her inheritance now? And what plans does he have once they are married?
December 11, 2022
I admit, I wasn't sure I would like this story because it involved the nasty character, Dick Stevens, from book one. I definitely didn't like him in book one but he (Richard...aka Dick) was redeemed in this story! We learn and understand why Dick acted the way he did. He does get his second chance along with a young promising opera singer who is basically orphaned after her mother dies. It is her mother's (spirit) doing that puts them together on the same path. She saw through Richard’s pain and knew he and her daughter, Cami, belonged with each other. Overall, it was a great read!
September 26, 2022
Redemption for the Cad
I did not think Dick…I mean Richard could be redeemed. He was too horrible. But Ms. Robinson did it. Don’t want to give anything major away but when we see the troubled side of him & how it’s described it ripped my heart out. To see what he went thru to get him to this point. I was torn between hurrying up to see what happened vs taking a break so it would last just a bit longer. I don’t re-read series. I would totally go back though for this one.
I did not think Dick…I mean Richard could be redeemed. He was too horrible. But Ms. Robinson did it. Don’t want to give anything major away but when we see the troubled side of him & how it’s described it ripped my heart out. To see what he went thru to get him to this point. I was torn between hurrying up to see what happened vs taking a break so it would last just a bit longer. I don’t re-read series. I would totally go back though for this one.
August 19, 2026
This follows on from the previous book, which I enjoyed and was interested to read about Dick’s story. I didn’t feel it lived up to the potential and it felt like a much shorter story, which didn’t really have the same effect. Overall, it was an easy read story, with a nice ending, but the journey didn’t really grab my interest too much. I’m hoping Bk 3 gets back to the standard of Bk 1.
January 19, 2022
2nd Chances
Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance? I must say i hated this guy in the last book! But now I understand him, glad he got a second chance. Another must read. Highly recommend it.
Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance? I must say i hated this guy in the last book! But now I understand him, glad he got a second chance. Another must read. Highly recommend it.
April 27, 2022
Started off a bit slow and after reading the first in the series, I was a tad unsure about an entire novel dedicated to Dick. I was happily surprised at the direction the story took and I look forward to reading the 3rd installment.
March 17, 2023
Exciting and a Spellbinder
Aimee Robinson kept me glued to the story. From opening to completion. The bad guy was a small surprise, yet a great little backstory and a connection to the hero.
Great ending and a happy couple.
Aimee Robinson kept me glued to the story. From opening to completion. The bad guy was a small surprise, yet a great little backstory and a connection to the hero.
Great ending and a happy couple.
May 11, 2023
Funny, emotional, insightful
I truly love this series. I tell myself what a wonderful author so funny and insightful to the human position. Characters you just want to live and see happy. Page turner even when you need to go to bed.
I truly love this series. I tell myself what a wonderful author so funny and insightful to the human position. Characters you just want to live and see happy. Page turner even when you need to go to bed.
October 9, 2023
Great story and ending!
October 24, 2023
Ummm it was bit better than 1st book , but for me not engaging I skipped the pages while reading.
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