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Kiss Across Time #2
Kiss Across Swords
To save them all they must win back one reluctant heart...again.
Taylor Yates never dreamed growing up she would end up happily living with two drop-dead sexy vampires and time-hopping through their thousand years of personal history. Her life is complete...or is it?
When she finds herself at the siege of Jerusalem during the first crusade, Veris doesn't know her at all and doesn't want to. Worst of all, he and Brody are total strangers, and Taylor drives a wedge in deep between them by trying to seduce Veris at their first meeting--not something a lady of the day does if she wants to keep her head.
Taylor and Brody must woo Veris using the customs of medieval England, win his heart and his full commitment before Jerusalem falls in four days' time--or when they return to their own time, their lives as they know them will be gone...
Warning: This story features two super hot alpha vampire heroes, multiple sex scenes, including anal sex, MM sexual play, and MMF sex. Do not read this book if frank sexual language and sex scenes offend you.
The time-space continuum was restored to order at the end of this book. Promise.
This is the second book in the Kiss Across Time Series
Book 1: Kiss Across Time
Book 2: Kiss Across Swords
Book 3: Kiss Across Chains (Released July 1)
Taylor Yates never dreamed growing up she would end up happily living with two drop-dead sexy vampires and time-hopping through their thousand years of personal history. Her life is complete...or is it?
When she finds herself at the siege of Jerusalem during the first crusade, Veris doesn't know her at all and doesn't want to. Worst of all, he and Brody are total strangers, and Taylor drives a wedge in deep between them by trying to seduce Veris at their first meeting--not something a lady of the day does if she wants to keep her head.
Taylor and Brody must woo Veris using the customs of medieval England, win his heart and his full commitment before Jerusalem falls in four days' time--or when they return to their own time, their lives as they know them will be gone...
Warning: This story features two super hot alpha vampire heroes, multiple sex scenes, including anal sex, MM sexual play, and MMF sex. Do not read this book if frank sexual language and sex scenes offend you.
The time-space continuum was restored to order at the end of this book. Promise.
This is the second book in the Kiss Across Time Series
Book 1: Kiss Across Time
Book 2: Kiss Across Swords
Book 3: Kiss Across Chains (Released July 1)
329 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2010
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About the author
Teal Ceagh
10 books27 followersI'm Teal Ceagh, writer of erotic urban fantasy and paranormal romances for Ellora's Cave.
My real name is Tracy Cooper-Posey and you can actually find me hanging out on my other Good Reads account under my real name (http://www.goodreads.com/TracyCooper-...) where I write erotic romantic suspense and erotic historical romances for Ellora's Cave as well.
About Teal Ceagh
****************
Teal Ceagh was created in mid-2009 to allow me to write wildly different types of erotic romances and market them without disrupting my already established readers. I write romantic suspense and historical romances for Ellora's Cave.
Teal Ceagh writes the hottest of MMF ménage paranormal romance and urban fantasies that Ellora’s Cave have to offer, and that’s a pretty extreme jump from romantic suspense. I didn’t want to readers to get whiplash crossing the two genres, and having two separate pen names makes marketing a lot easier.
Besides, I wanted to see if the writing
stood on its own. (It does…boy does it ever!)
By the end of 2009, however, disruptions in my personal life meant I couldn't keep up with three blogs, three Facebook accounts, three sets of everything (I’d also been running a marketing business on the side, too). So I brought Teal Ceagh "out," which allowed me to bring her to my home blog and melding the two sets of books and so forth. That also meant telling the world who Teal really was, which would make my life considerably simpler.
Lots of people ask about the name, Teal Ceagh. Actually, it's still really my name. It's my intials: TLC. If you pronounce them, you're saying Teal Ceagh. "Ceagh" is pronounced
"see" and it's Irish.
My real name is Tracy Cooper-Posey and you can actually find me hanging out on my other Good Reads account under my real name (http://www.goodreads.com/TracyCooper-...) where I write erotic romantic suspense and erotic historical romances for Ellora's Cave as well.
About Teal Ceagh
****************
Teal Ceagh was created in mid-2009 to allow me to write wildly different types of erotic romances and market them without disrupting my already established readers. I write romantic suspense and historical romances for Ellora's Cave.
Teal Ceagh writes the hottest of MMF ménage paranormal romance and urban fantasies that Ellora’s Cave have to offer, and that’s a pretty extreme jump from romantic suspense. I didn’t want to readers to get whiplash crossing the two genres, and having two separate pen names makes marketing a lot easier.
Besides, I wanted to see if the writing
stood on its own. (It does…boy does it ever!)
By the end of 2009, however, disruptions in my personal life meant I couldn't keep up with three blogs, three Facebook accounts, three sets of everything (I’d also been running a marketing business on the side, too). So I brought Teal Ceagh "out," which allowed me to bring her to my home blog and melding the two sets of books and so forth. That also meant telling the world who Teal really was, which would make my life considerably simpler.
Lots of people ask about the name, Teal Ceagh. Actually, it's still really my name. It's my intials: TLC. If you pronounce them, you're saying Teal Ceagh. "Ceagh" is pronounced
"see" and it's Irish.
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May 2, 2015
Taylor and Brody must woo and win Veris in four days time or risk losing their lives as they know them in this mesmerizing erotic paranormal romance.
First, a word of caution, if you as the reader are inclined to get completely absorbed in a book, this is one for you but be aware that the intriguing and complex time-space continuum may hold you forever captive in a different time-line than the one you started out in. Taylor and Brody are swept away to Jerusalem during the first crusade where they discover that Veris' time-line has went astray which spells disaster for their future selves and the reader can't help but be swept away by all the emotional turmoil and fiery passions that flow from the pages. The attraction between Taylor and Brody continue to burn as hot as ever but in this new time-line Veris's fights his attraction for Taylor no matter how hot it burns.
The characters are strong, compelling and demand attention from the very beginning and the steady to fast paced plot captivates readers with lots of suspense, emotional angst and passion. The well written scenes and details paint vivid images that bring the story to life and place the reader in each time period so that the reader feels as if they are part of the story while the well orchestrated events ensure that the reader can't put the story down until they have read every last word. Spine tingling expectation builds throughout the story as the time grows short and tensions build as Taylor, Brody and Veris' relationship hovers on a slippery slope and don't forget that there is always consequences to messing with the past which adds some additional tension to the characters while the sex scenes add lots of red hot spice with scorching hot encounters including m/f, m/m, m/f/m, m/m/f.
I was completely enthralled with this fascinating story from the very beginning and I can't wait to get to lost in the next Kiss Across Time.
4 1/2 STARS
First, a word of caution, if you as the reader are inclined to get completely absorbed in a book, this is one for you but be aware that the intriguing and complex time-space continuum may hold you forever captive in a different time-line than the one you started out in. Taylor and Brody are swept away to Jerusalem during the first crusade where they discover that Veris' time-line has went astray which spells disaster for their future selves and the reader can't help but be swept away by all the emotional turmoil and fiery passions that flow from the pages. The attraction between Taylor and Brody continue to burn as hot as ever but in this new time-line Veris's fights his attraction for Taylor no matter how hot it burns.
The characters are strong, compelling and demand attention from the very beginning and the steady to fast paced plot captivates readers with lots of suspense, emotional angst and passion. The well written scenes and details paint vivid images that bring the story to life and place the reader in each time period so that the reader feels as if they are part of the story while the well orchestrated events ensure that the reader can't put the story down until they have read every last word. Spine tingling expectation builds throughout the story as the time grows short and tensions build as Taylor, Brody and Veris' relationship hovers on a slippery slope and don't forget that there is always consequences to messing with the past which adds some additional tension to the characters while the sex scenes add lots of red hot spice with scorching hot encounters including m/f, m/m, m/f/m, m/m/f.
I was completely enthralled with this fascinating story from the very beginning and I can't wait to get to lost in the next Kiss Across Time.
4 1/2 STARS
August 6, 2018
A Fascinating Episode in this Vampire, Time-Travel Series!!
Human Taylor and vampires Brody and Veris find that they pop into time periods from their past. They check each other with the Vulcan hand greeting and the mention of a “red shirt”. Sometimes a kiss will bring the “past” version up-to-speed with the “current version”. When a journey to the siege of Jerusalem results in Veris not knowing them, they have a huge challenge to woo him and remedy whatever has gone wrong. They will only have a few days till they return to their time, and if Veris does not have a relationship with them, there is no telling what future they are returning to.
A brilliant exposition into the intricacies of time travel, vampire ways, and an ancient time where danger is imminent. You will be completely transported with our characters into a past of war, deserts, struggle and romance. Intricate details construct this epic tale which I highly recommend!!
Human Taylor and vampires Brody and Veris find that they pop into time periods from their past. They check each other with the Vulcan hand greeting and the mention of a “red shirt”. Sometimes a kiss will bring the “past” version up-to-speed with the “current version”. When a journey to the siege of Jerusalem results in Veris not knowing them, they have a huge challenge to woo him and remedy whatever has gone wrong. They will only have a few days till they return to their time, and if Veris does not have a relationship with them, there is no telling what future they are returning to.
A brilliant exposition into the intricacies of time travel, vampire ways, and an ancient time where danger is imminent. You will be completely transported with our characters into a past of war, deserts, struggle and romance. Intricate details construct this epic tale which I highly recommend!!
May 9, 2017
More adventure and action than the first, more plot. Fun going through time to Brody and Veris's past and have everything be whacked out. Just wish that between books it jumped four years. Still interested to see where this goes
March 21, 2020
Ughhh definitely addicted to tracy's time travel ménage series, but i definitely prefer this second book than the first, understandably since first book seemed too rush and act just like an introduction to the series. well, on to the next book!!
June 28, 2017
Still an interesting storyline so I plan to read #3 to see where this all leads, but I personally liked the first book best so far.
August 1, 2018
I just love Tracy’s books. They keep me hooked from the beginning to the end.
October 5, 2020
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I love this series I can't wait to read the rest, I find them very romantic,funny at times and spell binding and intriguing.
I love this series I can't wait to read the rest, I find them very romantic,funny at times and spell binding and intriguing.
July 6, 2022
I love it! It's a great book!
March 15, 2022
Hot Sexy Vampires Beyond Time
Intriguing, lustful, beyond imagination, gorgeous, sexy vampires you will never get enough of! Can not wait to read everyone of these books!
Intriguing, lustful, beyond imagination, gorgeous, sexy vampires you will never get enough of! Can not wait to read everyone of these books!
February 14, 2015
Kiss Across Swords: A Vampire Time Travel Ménage Romance Novel (Kiss Across Time Series Book 2) Tracy Cooper-Posey
Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
I loved book one A Kiss across Time ( which is currently free on amazon so well worth trying ) so when Tracy offered me the rest of the series to review I jumped at the chance.
It being some time since I read book one I had to look back and refresh my mind over it, but it soon all came flowing back. It starts with Taylor and Veris taking a trip back to when he was still human, then moves forward to the present time where Taylor gets a huge shock! Throw in something she asks, and Veris avoids answering in his usual way, and it’s off to a great start. She’s with Brody, and he’s saying that Veris does this, he tends to just go off for a while when its something he needs to think about, and Taylor is trying to get him to realise that she’s human, vampires with their long lives can afford to waste months, years even when they have a snit or need to be alone, but she doesn’t have that luxury. Still, he’s off grid and there’s nothing they can do but wait and then suddenly – bam, they’re back in the Crusades. These jumps happen out of the blue and they don’t know when or for how long, all they have worked out is that once they leave the past memory of them is gone if they weren’t there in the first place. They’ve worked out a password type phrase for when they meet one of them in the past so they know if he remembers they are together, or if he knows noting.
They seem to have been send back for a purpose as far as they’ve worked out, but they never quite know what it is or when it will happen. This time Veris has no idea who Taylor is and only knows Brody from the past, he thinks Taylor is Brody’s wife, brought along to the Crusades. He has no idea that he and Brody were together and had been for many years, to him Brody is just another rich gentleman, and he’s just a knight in service to someone else....Brody and Taylor need to get him back with Brody ASAP, they don’t know how long they will be there and if they don’t succeed the future for them could all be very different. Clearly something has changed from one of their visits and made the timeline different to what it was. Wow – what a nightmare, to be swept into a past where everything between you and your lover is changed, and if you can’t get it back then the future where you’re all happy together will be very different. They need Brody to seduce Veris as soon as possible, but given he thinks Taylor is his wife, he’s taken a dislike to her, and he’s also involved with someone else – someone who shouldn't have been living according to the past Brody remembers – well the dice are stacked against them. Somehow they’ve changed the past, and have only a short time to get Veris back!
Of course the story and seduction of Veris leads to lots of hot and steamy moments, and Tracy does these so well. They fit the story, are sensual and tantalising and blend perfectly with the story as it plays out. The story made me feel I was back with them, its very realistically portrayed from Brody learning about dust baths to conserve water in the desert, to Taylor seeing just what bringing a wife along to the crusades involved. Once again there’s some serious danger, and always that feeling of just when is time going to run out.... It links well to the first book with this time jumping theme and purpose, and that to continue through all the books. I spent ages trying to work out a reason for their jumps, but guess I'll have to wait til the last book :-)
Stars: Five, a cracking read once again and I’m looking forward to reading the next. Its a series for the keepers file for re reading
ARC provided by Netgalley and publishers.
Warning: This story features two super hot alpha vampire heroes, multiple sex scenes, including anal sex, MM sexual play, and MMF sex. Do not read this book if frank sexual language and sex scenes offend you.
January 3, 2017
This book is why I like this author! I read the first in this series (as any reasonable person would start with book one) Kiss Across Time and unfortunately it wasn't what I expected, it just wasn't what I am used to from this author. But this book? I came into it hesitantly because I really wanted to like it, I wanted to read more of the style I've come to appreciate, I just wasn't sure after the first book if maybe this series was going to be a miss for me. I am so happy that I read Kiss Across Swords. This installment had a full, rich and complex storyline and characters. Now I "know" Brody, Veris and Taylor. Now I have a feeling for their history, the world they've come from, how they came to be.
This book is sci/fi in that there is time traveling. It's paranormal as Brody and Veris are Vampires. History because they're going back in time and we get to experience that with them. Romance because Brody and Veris love each other so much and now both love Taylor too. A true triad. But it's hard for Taylor to feel completely equal in this relationship because she doesn't share the long history that Brody and Veris have together. That's where the time travel comes in. Something unique to their relationship. It allows them to go back into periods of Brody and Veris' lives together and witness / relive parts so that Taylor can be a part of the memory/experience too. It's a little tricky though as they come to find out that anything done differently when visiting the past can slightly or greatly impact the future timeline.
I really enjoyed Kiss Across Swords. I like that it doesn't commit to just one genre and that there is story with the romance. I like being immersed in the history but still trying to work out all of the intricacies of the ramifications of going back into history, but not just history, their own personal history. When they make any changes, at all, it directly and personally affects them. It's not just a mindless read. Could the elements of the story go even deeper? Sure. You could say that about most books. But again, this book is not so light on details that it's mindless but it's also not greatly saturated in any one genre so that someone who is not particularly interested in time travel, or vampires, for example will feel overwhelmed by those aspects.
I definitely recommend this series and wish you happy reading!
Why five stars:
Would I re-read it? Yes I will in the future, especially as new books come out in the series.
After a few days am I still thinking about it? Yes and not just because I'm thinking about the review lol
Did I connect/fall for any of the characters? Yes in this book I really got a better feel for everyone but I most especially like Brody and his
interactions with Veris and can't wait to read more about him/them.
Did I like the Heroine? I actually did! So many times I can fall in love with the hero of a book but the heroine is such a
shrew. I actually like Taylor!
This book is sci/fi in that there is time traveling. It's paranormal as Brody and Veris are Vampires. History because they're going back in time and we get to experience that with them. Romance because Brody and Veris love each other so much and now both love Taylor too. A true triad. But it's hard for Taylor to feel completely equal in this relationship because she doesn't share the long history that Brody and Veris have together. That's where the time travel comes in. Something unique to their relationship. It allows them to go back into periods of Brody and Veris' lives together and witness / relive parts so that Taylor can be a part of the memory/experience too. It's a little tricky though as they come to find out that anything done differently when visiting the past can slightly or greatly impact the future timeline.
I really enjoyed Kiss Across Swords. I like that it doesn't commit to just one genre and that there is story with the romance. I like being immersed in the history but still trying to work out all of the intricacies of the ramifications of going back into history, but not just history, their own personal history. When they make any changes, at all, it directly and personally affects them. It's not just a mindless read. Could the elements of the story go even deeper? Sure. You could say that about most books. But again, this book is not so light on details that it's mindless but it's also not greatly saturated in any one genre so that someone who is not particularly interested in time travel, or vampires, for example will feel overwhelmed by those aspects.
I definitely recommend this series and wish you happy reading!
Why five stars:
Would I re-read it? Yes I will in the future, especially as new books come out in the series.
After a few days am I still thinking about it? Yes and not just because I'm thinking about the review lol
Did I connect/fall for any of the characters? Yes in this book I really got a better feel for everyone but I most especially like Brody and his
interactions with Veris and can't wait to read more about him/them.
Did I like the Heroine? I actually did! So many times I can fall in love with the hero of a book but the heroine is such a
shrew. I actually like Taylor!
November 28, 2010
After reading Kiss Across Time, the novella where Taylor meets and falls for vampires Brody and Veris, it was easy to get into their continuing story in Kiss Across Swords. It's been four years since the three became lovers and now Taylor wants to be turned. The only problem is Brody and Veris are not completely on board with the idea. The past is very much in the present with both men having strong feelings about the significance of turning a human to a vampire.
The time travel they had previously done bore no ill effects but now things are changing and Taylor might lose her lovers. This time Brody and Taylor time travel back to when Brody and Veris first met. Taylor being there causes a disruption in Veris and Brody's past. When they should have become lovers, Veris now thinks Taylor is Brody's wife and tries to keep his distance from them.
The scenes when Brody is telling Taylor how he and Veris first became lovers all those centuries ago I found to be very erotic. These two men are warriors but they are also very sensual men. Ceagh shows the reader how beautiful and seductive two men can be when they unleash their desires for each other. I don't read a lot of books with m/m but I found the love story between Brody and Veris moving and powerful. This time, with Veris not knowing Brody or Taylor, both of them took part in seducing Veris. I loved reading about when Brody and Veris first met. How they came to know each other and built their bond over the centuries. It wasn't easy for Taylor and Brody to get Veris to trust them and begin to form that bond.
This is a time travel and through that travel we get to explore the land of the Crusades. The history in the story is fascinating. When Veris and Brody first meet it's 1099 and they are fighting in the first Crusade. The feel of that time and place comes through in the descriptions of the land, the people and the politics. It was interesting to see how 21st century Brody and Taylor especially, acted in a time from so long ago.
All three characters are well developed with distinct personalities. Brody is the peacemaker and tends to defer to Veris, believing him to be the more intelligent of them. Veris is more stoic, exhibiting a calm demeanor. He is a man that keeps much to himself and likes to think things through before acting. I saw Taylor as a bit of a wild card. She's intelligent and thoughtful but can let her temper loose when angered. She also loves very fiercely and shows it through her actions and selflessness with Brody and Veris. The author did a wonderful job showing the give and take between these three.
The story was filled with history, passion and emotional love scenes between three unique individuals. It's a romance that has a number of elements, all combined to make a very captivating story. I'm looking forward to reading more in this imaginative series.
The time travel they had previously done bore no ill effects but now things are changing and Taylor might lose her lovers. This time Brody and Taylor time travel back to when Brody and Veris first met. Taylor being there causes a disruption in Veris and Brody's past. When they should have become lovers, Veris now thinks Taylor is Brody's wife and tries to keep his distance from them.
The scenes when Brody is telling Taylor how he and Veris first became lovers all those centuries ago I found to be very erotic. These two men are warriors but they are also very sensual men. Ceagh shows the reader how beautiful and seductive two men can be when they unleash their desires for each other. I don't read a lot of books with m/m but I found the love story between Brody and Veris moving and powerful. This time, with Veris not knowing Brody or Taylor, both of them took part in seducing Veris. I loved reading about when Brody and Veris first met. How they came to know each other and built their bond over the centuries. It wasn't easy for Taylor and Brody to get Veris to trust them and begin to form that bond.
This is a time travel and through that travel we get to explore the land of the Crusades. The history in the story is fascinating. When Veris and Brody first meet it's 1099 and they are fighting in the first Crusade. The feel of that time and place comes through in the descriptions of the land, the people and the politics. It was interesting to see how 21st century Brody and Taylor especially, acted in a time from so long ago.
All three characters are well developed with distinct personalities. Brody is the peacemaker and tends to defer to Veris, believing him to be the more intelligent of them. Veris is more stoic, exhibiting a calm demeanor. He is a man that keeps much to himself and likes to think things through before acting. I saw Taylor as a bit of a wild card. She's intelligent and thoughtful but can let her temper loose when angered. She also loves very fiercely and shows it through her actions and selflessness with Brody and Veris. The author did a wonderful job showing the give and take between these three.
The story was filled with history, passion and emotional love scenes between three unique individuals. It's a romance that has a number of elements, all combined to make a very captivating story. I'm looking forward to reading more in this imaginative series.
July 23, 2013
Kiss Across Swords picks up about four years after Kiss Across Time leaves off. Veris, Brody and Taylor are living together and in love. Veris and Taylor make a jump back to a time before Veris was vampire. He’s human. Taylor and Veris interact with other around them and change something.
Back in the present, Veris runs off to Europe to sulk. While he’s off doing his Veris thing, Brody and Taylor jump to when Veris and Brody meet and commit to each other. But Veris isn’t like Veris. He’s different. All these jumps have finally resulted in a major catastrophe. Veris doesn’t want Brody and Taylor. If Brody and Taylor can’t get Veris to commit to Brody before they return to the present, their relationship will vanish and so will……something else.
This one was a little harder for me to get into than the first one. There was a lot storytelling in this one by Brody. But it was necessary to the overall story. We needed to know what happened the first time they met so that Brody and Taylor could fix it.
Once we got into the actual seduction of Veris, the story picked up. I like how the story was intertwined with events in history. I also like how these jumps have altered the present. Things they’ve done in the past have impacted what the present and future look like. So far, all the changes have turned out to be minor, but who knows, it could all go downhill in the blink of an eye.
Tracey Cooper-Posey did a great job of telling how they hid their vampirism from others. The modifications they made to their lifestyles in order to fit in with humans.
The romance between Brody and Veris burned hot. Once Veris was accepting of a human, the passion between Veris, Taylor and Brody was indescribable.
Now I’m off to read the third in the series. I’m still curious about why they can jump. I’m hoping we get that explanation soon!
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 23, 2014
I love this series because the characters seem to care so much about each other that it makes me care for them. The time traveling they do together is always a place and time that the guys were together that they want to share with the woman who has come into their lives. The language works for whatever time they find themselves in, whether they choose to speak the language of the period or modern English which keeps their conversations private. The settings feel authentic, like you have been set down in whatever location they have traveled to. The fact that I am pulled instantly into the story is a given since it never fails to keep me entertained.
Brody, Veris and Taylor are still together four years later after their sudden introduction backstage after a concert. While Taylor loves her vampire lovers, she feels that she needs to be more in order to be with them. So on her birthday Taylor tells her men that she thinks it is time they turn her since it is going to happen at some point. Veris is not happy with her request and instead of using his words and explaining why he wants to wait he chooses to run off to Europe on a lecture tour.
When Taylor gets news that she needs to tell both the men she and Brody try to track down Veris, who has been known to go on a sulk for centuries at a time. Brody and Taylor end up traveling to Jerusalem before it fell and Veris is not in that body and does not know either of them. To save their future together they must seduce Veris and bring him and Brody together as it was before. If they cannot then all their futures could be changed and they would have never met.
These are like some of the hottest history lessons you will ever have. There is so much emotion going around. I cry a little, laugh a little, get turned on and just enjoy my time with these amazing characters. I say if you have not read this series, you need to give it a look.
This book contains graphic sex scenes between men as well as threesomes.
Brody, Veris and Taylor are still together four years later after their sudden introduction backstage after a concert. While Taylor loves her vampire lovers, she feels that she needs to be more in order to be with them. So on her birthday Taylor tells her men that she thinks it is time they turn her since it is going to happen at some point. Veris is not happy with her request and instead of using his words and explaining why he wants to wait he chooses to run off to Europe on a lecture tour.
When Taylor gets news that she needs to tell both the men she and Brody try to track down Veris, who has been known to go on a sulk for centuries at a time. Brody and Taylor end up traveling to Jerusalem before it fell and Veris is not in that body and does not know either of them. To save their future together they must seduce Veris and bring him and Brody together as it was before. If they cannot then all their futures could be changed and they would have never met.
These are like some of the hottest history lessons you will ever have. There is so much emotion going around. I cry a little, laugh a little, get turned on and just enjoy my time with these amazing characters. I say if you have not read this series, you need to give it a look.
This book contains graphic sex scenes between men as well as threesomes.
April 9, 2016
3.7 Stars
Oh, this one was much better than the first. Less idealized perfection heaped on the FMC (it's still there, just not so much of it) and I got a much, much deeper feel for the MCs by reading about their past (in flashback and in re-living the memories). I think I understand them a little better - they seem to be more three dimensional, more "human" rather than just hot, man-candy vamps.
I definitely appreciated how the author addressed the time-travel aspect and how things can be so easily altered. It bothered me a little in the first book (not enough to mention it in the review, but still) and I wondered how things would change if they had no knowledge of their activities during those missing hours/minutes when their future selves no longer took up residence in their old bodies. (Convoluted, innit? I know. It's one of the best - and worst - aspects of the time jump paradox.)
Glad we got to see some of Veris' past, and how Veris & Brody first came to be lovers. I even liked how that story was sort of re-written to include Taylor; their centuries together vs. her mere years with them was something I think she envied so at least she was a part of them for the beginning of that romance. And of course, she would forever remain on their minds and hearts till reunited once again.
Looking forward to reading about Brody's past, even though I reallllllly don't want to. It seems like a story that will end up hurting like a bitch. Good thing he'll have Taylor and Veris there to make it better. I hope. God, I hope. I forgot there's a 4th novel, too. Gah.
One irritating note: I think the book could have gone without the Pretty Woman-like "you done fucked up" doctor's office revisit scene. Seemed petty and since we were already familiar with the man introduced later to be the replacement, completely unnecessary.
Oh, this one was much better than the first. Less idealized perfection heaped on the FMC (it's still there, just not so much of it) and I got a much, much deeper feel for the MCs by reading about their past (in flashback and in re-living the memories). I think I understand them a little better - they seem to be more three dimensional, more "human" rather than just hot, man-candy vamps.
I definitely appreciated how the author addressed the time-travel aspect and how things can be so easily altered. It bothered me a little in the first book (not enough to mention it in the review, but still) and I wondered how things would change if they had no knowledge of their activities during those missing hours/minutes when their future selves no longer took up residence in their old bodies. (Convoluted, innit? I know. It's one of the best - and worst - aspects of the time jump paradox.)
Glad we got to see some of Veris' past, and how Veris & Brody first came to be lovers. I even liked how that story was sort of re-written to include Taylor; their centuries together vs. her mere years with them was something I think she envied so at least she was a part of them for the beginning of that romance. And of course, she would forever remain on their minds and hearts till reunited once again.
Looking forward to reading about Brody's past, even though I reallllllly don't want to. It seems like a story that will end up hurting like a bitch. Good thing he'll have Taylor and Veris there to make it better. I hope. God, I hope. I forgot there's a 4th novel, too. Gah.
One irritating note: I think the book could have gone without the Pretty Woman-like "you done fucked up" doctor's office revisit scene. Seemed petty and since we were already familiar with the man introduced later to be the replacement, completely unnecessary.
June 14, 2013
I really love this series. The time periods, the vampires and the situations these three find themselves in are just really great writing. I actually finished the first book in this series and immediately started reading this one because I wanted to know where they went next. Guess what it wasn’t enough. I wanted to start the third one right away too but I have other books to read first.
This book picks up four years after the first book. Taylor is still learning about Veris and Brody but after living as long as they have she has a lot to learn. The seduction that Taylor and Brody perform on Veris was very well written I enjoyed the back and forth tug of war that had Veris confused and not sure what to do. That does not happen often to Veris.
Taylor and Brody also learn that when one little thing changes in the past it can cause big ripples in the future and change so many things. I like how the author has written the story to where they make mistakes and almost lose Veris. It is not just an easy task nor is everything perfect for them.
Veris is a little more of a difficult character some might even call him a little selfish and unfeeling at times whereas Brody is definitely his opposite on this. Brody is a peacekeeper but is also really in touch with how Taylor is feeling. Taylor doesn’t always understand how each of them is going to react considering both men were raised in a completely different century. It helps keep her on her toes. The different personalities really complement each other well in this story.
I can’t wait to read the next book!
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
This book picks up four years after the first book. Taylor is still learning about Veris and Brody but after living as long as they have she has a lot to learn. The seduction that Taylor and Brody perform on Veris was very well written I enjoyed the back and forth tug of war that had Veris confused and not sure what to do. That does not happen often to Veris.
Taylor and Brody also learn that when one little thing changes in the past it can cause big ripples in the future and change so many things. I like how the author has written the story to where they make mistakes and almost lose Veris. It is not just an easy task nor is everything perfect for them.
Veris is a little more of a difficult character some might even call him a little selfish and unfeeling at times whereas Brody is definitely his opposite on this. Brody is a peacekeeper but is also really in touch with how Taylor is feeling. Taylor doesn’t always understand how each of them is going to react considering both men were raised in a completely different century. It helps keep her on her toes. The different personalities really complement each other well in this story.
I can’t wait to read the next book!
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
June 2, 2013
My favorite time-traveling vampire menage is back! Admittedly, they're the only time-traveling vampire menage that I know (in a literary sense), but I like them enough that I'm sure they'd be my favorite if any others were around. SURE OF IT. Because these three have a whole lot of sexy going on. As we all should know at this point, I approve of sexy.
What has our intrepid triad been up to this time? Just messing around with the past and possibly destroying their present. LITTLE THINGS!
I have to say that I really like being able to see so many sides of Brody and Veris. They're equal parts warriors and lovers. They use their strength to protect those around them but they are so damaged by some of the things in their respective pasts. Past-Veris killed me with his disbelief that the type of love that he saw between Brody and Taylor could exist. And Brody... sometimes I just wanted to cry like a baby for him because he expects SO much of himself.
Those two men. Really, I am smitten by both of them for very different reasons. And the guy on guy hotness only makes it better. Because... wow. Just, wow.
Tracy Cooper-Posey did a wonderful job bringing new depth to all the characters. I'm not admitting this happened, but I might have teared up once or twice. I'm a little worried that book 3 is going to reduce me to a quivering, sobbing mess.
However, for my favorite time-traveling vampire menage, I'll totally put aside my worries and dive on in to the final chapter.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
What has our intrepid triad been up to this time? Just messing around with the past and possibly destroying their present. LITTLE THINGS!
I have to say that I really like being able to see so many sides of Brody and Veris. They're equal parts warriors and lovers. They use their strength to protect those around them but they are so damaged by some of the things in their respective pasts. Past-Veris killed me with his disbelief that the type of love that he saw between Brody and Taylor could exist. And Brody... sometimes I just wanted to cry like a baby for him because he expects SO much of himself.
Those two men. Really, I am smitten by both of them for very different reasons. And the guy on guy hotness only makes it better. Because... wow. Just, wow.
Tracy Cooper-Posey did a wonderful job bringing new depth to all the characters. I'm not admitting this happened, but I might have teared up once or twice. I'm a little worried that book 3 is going to reduce me to a quivering, sobbing mess.
However, for my favorite time-traveling vampire menage, I'll totally put aside my worries and dive on in to the final chapter.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
December 4, 2010
Clare C's Review
Time-travel romances are difficult to do well. Vampire stories are difficult to do well. One requires a pretty specific knowledge of history; the other requires an intimate examination of what it means to be human. In Kiss Across Swords, Teal Ceagh manages to bind both together in an exquisitely expert manner.
This is a story, and these are characters, that stay with the reader long after the story is finished. The intricacies of plot and character are masterfully woven, crafted with attention to detail. Kiss Across Swords is not your typical love story. Its richness and depth make it so much more than the tale of three people who love one another. Kiss Across Swords speaks to the very heart of what it means to love somebody.
The romance between Brody and Veris is every bit as heartwarming, heart-rending, and heartbreaking as the romance Brody and Veris have with Taylor. Issues of trust and love reach across the centuries to mess with their perfect little love nest. Having read Kiss Across Time, I knew the premise behind the story. Though Kiss Across Swords does stand alone, I highly recommend reading Kiss Across Time to make the reading experience that much sweeter.
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I picked up this novel, but I have to give a hearty thanks to Ms. Ceagh for this unforgettable tale.
5 Tea Cups and a Recommended Read!
Time-travel romances are difficult to do well. Vampire stories are difficult to do well. One requires a pretty specific knowledge of history; the other requires an intimate examination of what it means to be human. In Kiss Across Swords, Teal Ceagh manages to bind both together in an exquisitely expert manner.
This is a story, and these are characters, that stay with the reader long after the story is finished. The intricacies of plot and character are masterfully woven, crafted with attention to detail. Kiss Across Swords is not your typical love story. Its richness and depth make it so much more than the tale of three people who love one another. Kiss Across Swords speaks to the very heart of what it means to love somebody.
The romance between Brody and Veris is every bit as heartwarming, heart-rending, and heartbreaking as the romance Brody and Veris have with Taylor. Issues of trust and love reach across the centuries to mess with their perfect little love nest. Having read Kiss Across Time, I knew the premise behind the story. Though Kiss Across Swords does stand alone, I highly recommend reading Kiss Across Time to make the reading experience that much sweeter.
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I picked up this novel, but I have to give a hearty thanks to Ms. Ceagh for this unforgettable tale.
5 Tea Cups and a Recommended Read!
February 3, 2017
*I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinion stated are solely my own and no one else's*
Kiss Across Swords was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Four years have past since they've all been together but one birthday request from Taylor causes distance in their relationship. Taylor has recently discovered something that's life changing but how will her mates react? A time jump lands Taylor and Brody in Jerusalem but unfortunately, Taylor's presence has caused a change in the events that led to Brodie and Veris becoming one. Can they fix the past to protect their future?
I had high expectations after reading the first book and Kiss Across Swords didn't disappoint. I loved the journey back into time to discover all the naughty details of how these two vampires met. Taylor's presence merely echoed their future love and the promise of what was yet to come. Their bond was powerful yet strong and you felt it like a beating pulse throughout. There were times my heart broke for Taylor; the things Veris says were very hurtful but she still carries hope in her heart.
This was a battle against time to win the love and trust of a man both Taylor and Brodie love. Veris gives his lovers a challenge; never making their quest easy but their love breaks through the darkness.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Kiss Across Swords was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Four years have past since they've all been together but one birthday request from Taylor causes distance in their relationship. Taylor has recently discovered something that's life changing but how will her mates react? A time jump lands Taylor and Brody in Jerusalem but unfortunately, Taylor's presence has caused a change in the events that led to Brodie and Veris becoming one. Can they fix the past to protect their future?
I had high expectations after reading the first book and Kiss Across Swords didn't disappoint. I loved the journey back into time to discover all the naughty details of how these two vampires met. Taylor's presence merely echoed their future love and the promise of what was yet to come. Their bond was powerful yet strong and you felt it like a beating pulse throughout. There were times my heart broke for Taylor; the things Veris says were very hurtful but she still carries hope in her heart.
This was a battle against time to win the love and trust of a man both Taylor and Brodie love. Veris gives his lovers a challenge; never making their quest easy but their love breaks through the darkness.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
June 14, 2015
ow !!!! This second book in this Time Travel Ménage series is so dang sensual it's amazing my eye's didn't burn up reading it. You have the original three time traveling but not always together and you know what they say, "be careful or you'll change the future". Yeah they discover in there latest adventure that something drastic changed things in their own future during a previous experience which has brought about good and not so good things. If things aren't done to correct this their future together will be destroyed. The author has a tremendous ability to make us feel their love and sexual passion for one another and the stories she brings us in their time travel gives adventure and danger laced with colorful history just as descriptive as their lovemaking. That's it cause I don't give spoilers, I try to give you a description of the excitement and feelings it gives me as a reader. If your a paranormal reader who enjoys erotic passions and love all warped up in a wonderfully written story you HAVE to get this book. I can't wait to read what happens next. Thank you Tracy for another wonderful story
December 3, 2010
Alright...this book was a little hidden treasure. I give it a 3.5! Brody, Taylor and Veris have been together for 4 years now...they travel back in time quite often. One time sets things astray though...they mess things up and start to change the present. How will they ever fix thing so the three of them can live in harmony?
Ok this was one hot little book! The first short story really didnt grab me so I was hesitant to pick this one up. But boy am I glad I did! You get to relive Brody and Veris meeting for the first time and finding love only its changed by Taylor (their present lover)being there. Ive never really read a m/f/m so this was a new experience. Try it out...you wont be sorry! Wonderful time travel mixed with an exploration of new love.
Ok this was one hot little book! The first short story really didnt grab me so I was hesitant to pick this one up. But boy am I glad I did! You get to relive Brody and Veris meeting for the first time and finding love only its changed by Taylor (their present lover)being there. Ive never really read a m/f/m so this was a new experience. Try it out...you wont be sorry! Wonderful time travel mixed with an exploration of new love.
April 19, 2015
This story successfully combines three of my favorite things: vampires, the medieval time period and erotica.
Brody, Taylor and Veris have been together for four years now. I love how the author shows some of the "glitches" that come with being in a ménage relationship, i.e jealousy and insecurities while also showing the strength of their bond. The time-travel scenes flowed effortlessly. The adventures into the past was very exciting. It was interesting seeing glimpses into Veris's past and the lengths Brody and Taylor would go to make him remember and win his love.
Pros: two sexy heroes, a determined heroine, steamy sex scenes, an evil vampiress, vivid scenery, time-travel.
Cons: N/A
I would highly recommend this story and I will definitely read the next book in the series.
Brody, Taylor and Veris have been together for four years now. I love how the author shows some of the "glitches" that come with being in a ménage relationship, i.e jealousy and insecurities while also showing the strength of their bond. The time-travel scenes flowed effortlessly. The adventures into the past was very exciting. It was interesting seeing glimpses into Veris's past and the lengths Brody and Taylor would go to make him remember and win his love.
Pros: two sexy heroes, a determined heroine, steamy sex scenes, an evil vampiress, vivid scenery, time-travel.
Cons: N/A
I would highly recommend this story and I will definitely read the next book in the series.
August 20, 2013
Wow, book 1 I enjoyed as we get to meet Taylor, Veris and Brody and learn of their special relationship. Two Hot Alpha Vampires and a human who sometimes find themselves going back.in time, the trigger, a simple kiss.
Their story continues, and book.2 was everything and more I had hoped it would be. A wonderful surprise for the three, loved it. More fantastic time travel, heart stopping moments has me holding my breath, and on the edge of my seat. These jaunts back in time can have devastating results, I couldnt read fast enough to learn of the out come.
kiss Across Chains is next and I can't wait to get started, this trilogy is one not to be missed.
Their story continues, and book.2 was everything and more I had hoped it would be. A wonderful surprise for the three, loved it. More fantastic time travel, heart stopping moments has me holding my breath, and on the edge of my seat. These jaunts back in time can have devastating results, I couldnt read fast enough to learn of the out come.
kiss Across Chains is next and I can't wait to get started, this trilogy is one not to be missed.
November 29, 2014
I loved this book. The time travel is very interesting twist to this kind of storyline. What if Vampires could travel back in time, relive previous experiences. Does it change their history? Does it change history in general? Does it change the dynamics of the love triangle of Brody, Veris, and Taylor? You will have to read the book. I won't spoil it. (other reviewers will do that for you) If you do not like erotic sexual situations you might not like this book. But I love the adventure and the story. It was a fun and quick read.. Can't wait to read book Three.
PS I still love Brody best, but Veris is definitely growing on me. Taylor is a strong female character.
PS I still love Brody best, but Veris is definitely growing on me. Taylor is a strong female character.
January 22, 2016
Very well rendered with just the right amount of historical detail for fun without sinking too much into the horrors and barbarism of times past. I am uncertain about how much I beli...
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Disclosure: courtesy copy from the publisher/author for an honest review.
Review by: Kyraninse of Night Owl Reviews
July 20, 2013
Absolutely loved! Many of the questions and issues that bothered me in the first book were acknowledged in book two! I think the biggest surprises were Veris and Brody. Very different characters from what were originally introduced in Kiss Across Time. Again, a very unique twist to a vampire story.
November 29, 2014
Liked the time travel concept and the storyline about old manuscript (book). . . Sexy vampires. . .
Rated it 3 because I am getting more picky when reading vampire books.
Read first 2 in this series. . . I still think you should give them a read. . . you will probably like it a lot if M/F/M sexual scenes don't squeak you out.
Rated it 3 because I am getting more picky when reading vampire books.
Read first 2 in this series. . . I still think you should give them a read. . . you will probably like it a lot if M/F/M sexual scenes don't squeak you out.
June 8, 2015
4.75 stars
I enjoyed this one more than the first. I felt more from the characters and their situations. I love the twists and turns that each endure, together and apart.
Brody and his love for Talyor and Veris is beautiful. Taylor's is unconditional. When they recognize it, all 3 parties are wonderful in their feelings for each other.
I will definitely be reading the next one!
I enjoyed this one more than the first. I felt more from the characters and their situations. I love the twists and turns that each endure, together and apart.
Brody and his love for Talyor and Veris is beautiful. Taylor's is unconditional. When they recognize it, all 3 parties are wonderful in their feelings for each other.
I will definitely be reading the next one!
April 10, 2011
3.5 Stars
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