Hearts Through Time Product Review - Brigham Distributing

Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins; Brigham Distributing.  2011 Spring Books & Things Product.

About the Book:  A love story that transcends time . . .

When a woman claiming to be a ghost from 1912 appears in Nick Marshall's office and begs for help in solving her murder, he thinks he has lost his mind. A scandal that rocked Hollywood almost destroyed his law practice, so he doesn't need any more fireworks as he rebuilds his life. Still, he is intrigued by Abigail Carlisle's plea, and he needs clients, even if this one insists she's dead. The more secrets Nick uncovers, the deeper he falls for the beautiful ghost.

In a strange turn of events, Nick is suddenly whisked back to 1912, two weeks before Abby's murder, but she doesn't remember him. When he attempts to win her over so he can save her from a tragic destiny, Abby thinks Nick is courting her for her inheritance. But even if he can rescue her and make her trust him again, how can they be together forever?

About the Author:  I'm a mother and grandmother and wife. I work full time for the state of Utah. I write full time. I love my religion!

Kay's Kritique:  I got hooked on time travel novels when I read Nancy Campbell Allen's, Love Beyond Time several years ago, so when I saw Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins in the 2011 Spring Books & Things Catalog, I put it on my list to read and wasn't disappointed.  It's an enjoyable Romance with a little Mystery - definitely more romance than mystery.  I enjoyed Marie's characters - Nick, the reformed playboy lawyer and Abigail, the 1912 socially proper heiress ghost.  For all Somewhere in Time movie lovers,  Hearts Through Time would definitely be a good one to add to the Summer Reading List  or it would be great for anyone who just needs to escape the stresses of life and relax with a good book.

Other Reader Reviews:

"Abby and Nick have a connection and chemistry from the first moment she 'appears' in his office. The story takes you back and gives you a wonderful timeless love story. It's full of twists and turns, that I will not reveal because I do not want to spoil anything. I recommend reading this book."  -- Mary

"A tender sometimes humorous love story about a ghost from 1912 and a reformed playboy lawyer. I fell in love with both of these characters. Abigail Carlisle is stuck for a hundred years in a building formerly owned by her father. Nick Marshal - a reformed playboy, who rents space in the building, is the only one who can see her. He agrees to help find who killed her. With every clue uncovered, she becomes more and more alive. Without giving more away, I can only say from page one I couldn't stop reading." -- Roseanne

"I started reading Hearts through Time on Monday and couldn't put it down. Then I caught the flu. . . As sick as I was, I forced myself to sit up for a couple of minutes here and there to read more of the book because I just had to find out what happened next. A couple of times I felt like I was dying after doing this and had to sleep for a couple of hours because it took so much out of me. But as soon as I woke up, I struggled to read another paragraph or two. Now this, people, is the sign of a great story!

This book was a sweet lighthearted read that immediately drew me in and moved quickly, and there wasn't one dull moment. The cover is absolutely beautiful and exactly how I would picture Abigail. It was such a fun story and the author's personality clearly shines through her writing." --LDS author Jewel Adams

 

And just in case you're curious how Marie came up with the plot for Heart through Time.

How did I come up with the story? Well... Three years ago (or so) paranormal was getting bigger, and I wanted to write a paranormal romance, but vampires and werewolves were just not interesting. Ghosts were. I wanted the woman to be my ghost from 1912. Why that era you ask...because I love their clothes! Ha ha ha! So before actually plotting my story, I whipped out the first chapter. Little did I know there would be such a mystery surrounding her murder. After chapter four I realized I had to actually plot the story. lol I can honestly say, my characters wrote this story for me. I never knew I could create such a plot.