First I loved the way the cover of this book drew me in! Then I opened the book, and yes, this is a Christian read, and the author did a tremendous job of pulling me into this story.

Would you change history? For those you love? So many choices here, and we walk in Libby's shoes, at first not knowing where she will end up. No matter your decision, there are losses!

This read is full of surprises, most I never saw coming, but keep reading there are so many gifts to unwrap as the pages are turned!

Be sure to read the epilogue and the author's notes!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.

When the Day Comes is rich in history from the cusp of the Civil War in 1774 to the beginning of World War One in 1914.
Libby Conant time crosses between these two time periods every night as she goes to sleep and wakes in her "other path". Both lives were hard, from being financially destitute after her father dies and trying to support her family with their newspaper printing, to being a wealthy "dollar princess" and being forced to marry Bristish royalty against her wishes. I'm not sure which of her "paths" were the hardest to bear. Both timelines were full of angst and her unknown future overlays each story. She will have to decide which life to live on her 21st birthday. What a choice she has to make!

The events in When the Day Comes really pick up speed about the halfway mark and I read it fairly quickly to see how this story could possibly end favorably. Surprisingly it does just that! Readers will enjoy the unique way all the loose strings are tied together and have a satisfied smile at the way talented author Gabrielle Meyer brings it to a memorable close. I appreciate Bethany House Publishers making a copy of When the Day Comes available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.

I'm glad I didn't read too much about this book before diving in. Going in with no expectations was the best way to go because I could never have anticipated the wild ride that When the Day Comes would take me on - and I mean that in the best possible way!

This book was unlike any other I've ever read. Perhaps that's because I don't read a lot of fantasy, time travel esque books, but maybe after reading this one I should give them another try.

In When the Day Comes, the term split-time or dual-timeline which generally refers to two separate storylines with two different sets of characters whose stories intertwine as the novel progresses is used quite literally. In this novel, one character lives two separate lives and is conscious of both of them.

Though I preferred the Williamsburg timeline, the events that occurred in her 1914 life were essential to the story and covered another historical era I'm interested in. I'm not certain who this book would appeal to, but I'd encourage you to give it a try. It doesn't fit nicely into any one box or category, but I think that is part of its charm!

I told myself that I needed to savor this book and not read it in one day. That didn't happen. I started and finished When the Day Comes in one day. I could not put it down and had to find out what happened. I absolutely loved this unique approach to a story. You have one woman but two completely different lives. It would be so hard to bounce back and forth between the revolutionary war and the Gilded age. It was neat to read about these two different time period. Written in first person, the reader really gets to know Libby. She was smart and interesting and had much to offer the world. She had a difficult decision to make and I felt like I was right there witnessing her struggle to decide.
This was a story that captured my imagination and my heart and I can't stop talking about it!

I highly recommend this book to family and friends.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. I also purchased a copy for myself. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

I love time travel and I love dual time novels, When The Comes combines both of those genres into a fantastic read! This book will definitely make my best 10 of the year! I loved the way Libby lived 2 lives. The settings and historical facts were described in great detail. I loved Libby and her mother's faith in God. The plot is unique and drew me along. I was pleasantly surprised by the ending as I thought it would go a different way. I am so fond of these characters that I contacted Gabrielle Myers to see if there will be a sequel and she said there are two more books coming! I can't wait. This book will definitely be on my keeper shelf!

So grab a pot of tea and settle in for a great read.

I was given a copy by the author with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

It's not often I read a book with a storyline truly unique, but When the Day Comes constantly surprised and delighted me with its creative, unexpected, heart-wrenching twists. The premise is fascinating: Libby is a time crosser, someone who lives in two time periods at once until making a choice for one time path on their 21st birthday. She lives in Williamsburg at the dawn of the Revolutionary War--but when she falls asleep there, she wakes up as a socialite in New York City in 1914. To say any more about the plot would spoil the tremendous fun of the author's surprises. Suffice that Gabrielle Meyer more than delivers on an intriguing premise and had me wondering what in the world was going to happen all through the day in between times I could snatch to read. You will not forget this book or Libby's courage to love and sacrifice across both of her time paths.

When the Day Comes draws you in from the first page!! It’s not like any other book that I’ve read, it’s fabulous! I usually don’t like to read time slip novels, because I find them hard to follow, but When the Day Comes is written seamlessly. Lizzie’s story made me cry, gasp out loud in the NYC subway and smile!
This book definitely deserves more than 5 stars and will be in my top 5 books of the year!!

What a fantastic story!
I’ve enjoyed Gabrielle Meyer’s contemporary romance books from Love Inspired, so I knew I was in for a treat with this historical novel. I wasn’t disappointed!

Her easy narrative and solid storytelling abilities take readers on a journey through the past one won’t soon forget.

Elizabeth (Libby) is a time crosser, which means she lives two parallel lives until her twenty-first birthday. It’s at that time that she will wake up in one life – permanently – either in 1775 or 1915. Her life straddles two wars, and though she knows what ultimately will happen to America during the Revolution, she must refrain from trying to change history, or to protect the man she loves.

I’m not one for time travel stories, but this one is so unique that I couldn’t put it down. No scientific explanation is given, or her abilities even explained, which was refreshing. I didn’t have to wrap my head around the whys or hows. All I had to do was sit back and enjoy the story.

I loved characters from both time periods and Libby was such a great heroine. I had high hopes for the leading men in her life, and was hoping for a redemptive story for her 1915 time line. There was some, but not what I expected.

There is a moment near the end a delightful curveball is thrown at readers – one that I totally didn’t see coming. I LOVE stories that do that to me!

A great story. An enjoyable read. A solid glimpse into the American Revolution and into the beginnings of World War One in England.

I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

I love this amazing, unputdownable story—a brilliantly executed blending of fact and fiction! I was captivated by the first line and remained captive as the plot smoothly alternated between two time paths, then concluded beautifully. I have read and enjoyed many time-crossing stories but never one like this that involves living two lives simultaneously. Well crafted, endearing characters captured my heart and imagination. Having Libby relay her experiences using the first person narrative is perfect for this story as it adds credibility and creates an intense emotional connection with the heroine. Whether the setting is Colonial Williamsburg or mid-1900s New York and London, amazing and soundly researched historical detail made both story lines come alive and kept me reading with anticipation. I especially appreciate the faith element with recurring reminders of the sovereignty of God and trusting in His perfect plan. This fascinating read is definitely headed to my Best Reads of the Year list. I am excitedly awaiting the sequel hopefully featuring Maggie. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for an enjoyable, compelling, and inspiring reading experience.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Reading of constantly crossing between two time periods daily is a first for me.
The author chose a masterful way to present her storyline. The story flows and the characters are well formed. You will discover manipulation at it’s worst. I loved the historical details and especially the clothing details (yes, I’ve done my share of sewing). I appreciated the emphasis on how few freedoms woman have had through the years. I felt like I was really in each town or home. I love history and recognized many of the time appropriate characters.
I agree with the biblical truths throughout the story. But I had a very difficult time with time crossing as God ordained. God is sovereign, His plan will be accomplished, and we have only one life in the time frame God foreordained. It is easier to put a time change situation into a secular background because it’s easier to accept it as factious. I admit, I’m a realist and sometimes can’t put that aside.
The ending was unexpected and tied up the book beautifully.

When the Time Comes by Gabrielle Meyer is a trip through history. From the American Revolution to the start of World War I, readers are taken on a trip with Libby as she navigates her way through these time periods. The plot idea of being a time crosser appears to be a different take on a storyline. The Circle series by Ted Dekker started with the same idea where the character falls asleep and wakes up in a different world in his instance. Then both main characters had to choose where they wanted to stay. I enjoyed Dekker’s series, and I have enjoyed Meyer’s take on the concept too. Meyer does a wonderful job at diving deep into the character’s psyche and allowing the readers to empathize with her plight as she figures out what timeline she wants to call her home. Plenty of dilemma in the historical aspects too. Readers will see familiar names in history as they prepare for the American Revolution. Of course, what is a historical romance without the romance. While both time periods featured a romance story, the 1774 time series was more a romantic romance story and the 1914 time series was a force romance. Readers will be thrilled to learn about the twist at the end of the story that ties the story all together. Overall, When the Time Comes by Gabrielle Meyer is a captivating story filled with a deeply developed character with pain and conflict. After reading this story, I am curious of what book two in this series will be about.

I received a complimentary copy When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer from Bethany House Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

Libby Conant is a normal 19-year-old woman growing up in 1700’s Williamsburg, Virginia, except, that she’s not! She is also Anna Elizabeth Wells, socialite and suffragette living in 1900’s New York. Since birth, Libby has been given the gift of being able to cross between times. She falls asleep in one time period and wakes in another with no time passing while she is away. It has been that way since she was born. However, she MUST decide on her 21st birthday which life is to become hers forever. She knows which life she wants to life she wants to live, if she can just make it to her 21st birthday. Libby’s life in Williamsburg, on the cusp of the American Revolution, is filled with hard work, love, loss, and the foreknowledge of what is to come to America as it is birthed into a new nation. Libby falls in love with Henry Montgomery in 1774. Yet he is carrying a secret that if revealed, could destroy both of their futures. Her mother in 1774, also a time crosser, often warns Libby not to search for answers about either of her lives or to try and alter anything with the foreknowledge she has. To do so, would cause a forfeiture of the life and path that she is on. But how can she not intervene, when she finds out information concerning the man she loves and what the future holds for him? Libby’s life in the 1900’s is vastly different. Her father is a wealthy shipping magnate and Libby has not ever had a need or want. Her life in 1914 however glamorous it appears to be, is nothing more than a gilded cage. Even with rumors of war swirling around the world, Libby’s mother takes her to England for the season. What Libby does not realize, is that the true purpose of the trip is to find a titled husband, and the awful depths to which her mother will go to ensure that Libby is married off to the man of her mother’s choosing. Constrained by the social dictates of the day, Libby does not often have the ability to control her life in 1914. As Mother Wells often told Libby, “It’s not your job to think Elizabeth. It’s your job to obey.” And obey Libby does, even if that means sacrificing her happiness and freedom in order to please her gentle father and manipulative, cold-hearted mother. When the unthinkable happens, Libby will be forced to choose between the man she loves in 1774 and the path forced upon her in 1914. Many books have been written about time travel, and the concept is a captivating one. What if a person could be in a time and place different than their present reality? What would happen if they tried to change the events of history or in the lives of family and friends? Gabrielle Meyer has taken the fascinating concept of time travel and has written a compelling story full of love, loss, sacrifice, and redemption. The dichotomy of Libby’s two lives is essential to the story, yet was frustrating to read at times because what she was facing in both of her lives was so challenging and complicated. It is to Libby’s credit that she is the same person emotionally and physically in both eras. She is kind, compassionate, determined, and loving in both of her lives. Who Libby was in 1774, was who she was in 1914. However, her stubbornness and determination to keep those she loves safe will alter Libby’s life forever. I truly enjoyed reading this novel. I couldn’t put it down and read it long into the night! The details of both places in time was impeccable. It was wonderful to see historical figures come to life in both eras. It was also interesting to watch the characters develop as the story went on and see them walk with courage, the paths laid out before them. I had an idea as to how the book might end but was truly surprised at how it played out. As a warning, there were a few scenes in the novel that were difficult to read and may be triggers for some readers. Ms. Meyer is a new author for me and I look forward to reading many more of her books! I thank NetGalley and Bethany House for the ARC of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

I have never read a book by Gabrielle Meyer before, and I can honestly say it will not be my last. When the Day Comes blew me away and had me crying like a baby. It also had me up until the wee hours of the morning. I couldn't put it down. It had all the feels!

​Libby Conant lived one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg and the other life in New York in 1914. Now here is where I get confused. When she went to sleep in 1774, she woke up in 1914, but she was not in the same body. I may be wrong about how this worked, but my understanding was that her consciousness floated back and forth between both bodies. Her parents are different in each era too. An interesting concept, isn't it?

I loved the faith element in this book. Both Libby and her mother had a mark on their chests that indicated they were time travellers. But, the unique gift they were given came with rules. On her 21st birthday, Libby had to choose which era she wanted to live in. Once she made that choice, she would stay there forever. But when you throw in love interests, complications from those love interests, and two wars, the choice is not very easy. This is where faith comes in. I loved this aspect because it was all about trusting God's plans for us.

With lots of surprises, twists and turns, When the Day Comes will not be a book you can easily put down. I highly recommend it!

One of the most interesting books I've read this year! It's part time-travel, part historical fiction in a dual timeline. So unique and entertaining!

Both storylines are incredible historical fiction works, and the characters are all so fleshed out and involved. I really enjoyed both stories and it was hard to leave one for the other. The chapters go back and forth, making it easy to follow along with each storyline. It was all tied up in a neat little HEA ending which made me smile.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

When the Day Comes is the first book in the Timeless series. This spellbinding book captivated me from the first page. As someone who has read multiple time travel books, this story had a unique twist that added to the tensions and dynamics of the story.

I loved Libby's character. The strength, courage, and strong faith she showed throughout the book, even when things were difficult, was inspiring. I wanted to cry with her when she faced some really hard things (no spoilers here!).

I appreciated how often the author drew the reader back to the sovereignty of God despite our circumstances. Often, Libby felt like she could control her future, but she was reminded that although we walk in faith and have goals and dreams, God is the only One who is in control of our lives.

There were so many twists and turns, keeping me on my toes. I almost squealed at the ending and though it didn't leave on a cliffhanger, it did leave you excited for the sequel!

I thought Gabrielle Meyer's When the Day Comes is a wonderful start to her Timeless series. I am giving it four and a half stars.

The cover first caught my eye. I had to peek inside. I started reading, “Williamsburg, Virginia May 5, 1774, “For as long as I could remember, my mama had told me that my life was a gift. But at the age of nineteen, I had yet to see how this life I was living, or rather, the lives I was living – could be anything other than a burden.”

Ok, I was hooked. I love learning about Colonial Williamsburg in 1774. It was fun to hobnob with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and a few others before the declaration was signed. The author’s love of history shines throughout this creative, time-travel adventure. This is not your typical time slip story where you have two separate people in different times, leaving you wondering when their lives would connect.
This story has readers watch Libby, visit two timelines, one in 1775 where we meet Libby’s Mama and her two sisters. Readers see them work hard to keep the public printing press going, so they can print for the House of Burgesses and the Royal Governor and try their best to provide for their family and the Patriot cause.
Then the author whisks readers to 1914 Gilded Age in New York City, where Libby’s mother there is sterically, planning her every move up the social ladder. It was suffocating. Libby looked forward to her 21st birthday. Things would change that day. She’d be more in control of her life. Libby thinks, ..."My life in 1914 was so different from my life in 1774. Here, in 1914 I was waited upon by servants and spent my days pursuing pointless social obligations. Though some might imagine the life I led was delightful, I longed for purpose like I had in Williamsburg."

I felt for Libby and her situation, having a controlling mother in 1914 and a compassionate, encouraging mother in Williamsburg. I loved Libby’s storyline in both time periods, she’s a woman who knows what she wants, is determined to do what she can to get there. She is passionate about family and has tremendous courage to see things through. Things start to get crazy for Libby, as she counts down the months till she turns 21.

This is a riveting, exceptional, remarkable, story that had me glued to my seat, turning pages. I kept wondering how this situation would play out, I couldn’t see it finishing well, but alas, the author pulled the ending off brilliantly, I didn’t see that one coming. It was a delightful surprise, that got me all chocked up.
I’m excited about where the author will take readers next. as this is book one in the Timeless series. Mark this one down to discuss for book club, it’s a rich, intriguing, imaginative read. This book is one you don’t want to miss. This author is one to watch.

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Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog www.bookfun.org

Exceptional story by author Gabrielle Meyer! I've read historical fiction, dual timeline stories, and stories that involve time travel, and When the Day Comes has the most unique and compelling take on all three and I loved every minute of it. Even when had no idea how it would end, or when I didn't think it could possibly end well.

"I knew these things because I lived two lives simultaneously-one in 1774 and one in 1914. When I fell asleep in one path, I woke up in the other, back and forth, with no time passing in either one while I was away. It has been this way since the day I was born. But all of that would change on my twenty-first birthday when I was given the choice to forfeit one path and stay in the other forever. I already knew which one I would choose."

"In 1774, my name was Elizabeth Conant, but my mama had called me Libby from birth. In 1914, I was Anna Elizabeth Wells and had been called Anna until I was almost five, when I asked to be called Libby."

"We are about to embark on a war for independence, and that will include the freedom of thought, opinion, and belief."
"My surroundings were lovely, but I was not free to fly beyond it's confines. I was expected to be beautiful and to perform for the world to see, but I was not allowed to soar as I was meant to soar."
"It seemed that no matter where I lived, war was not far away."
"Freedom isn't free, Libby. The price is far greater than anyone realizes."
"We must take whatever joy can be found from each day and not borrow tomorrow's sorrow."
"God is concerned with the state of your heart more than where you live or what time you occupy. He wants to know that He has your heart, Libby. All of it. He wants to know that you trust Him no matter what happens."

I could not stop turning pages! Author Gabrielle Meyer's talented pen puts you right there, whether you find yourself 1774 or 1914, she has done her research well and the reader is completely immersed in that time period. I also enjoyed the spiritual truths along the journey. If you're looking for a unique twist on fantastic historical fiction, look no further that When The Day Comes. I can hardly wait for the next story in this series!

My sincere thanks to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.

Is When the Day Comes a time-slip? Or a time-travel? Or something else. Gabrielle Meyer has given us a bit of all three in her newest release. I don’t want to say too much at the risk of giving spoilers, but let’s just say Gabrielle has given us a complex story with complex characters that I couldn’t put down. Meyer could have taken shortcuts with this technique, but she gave her all in historical authenticity and beautiful writing.

Libby lives in two worlds simultaneously, one in 1774, Colonial Williamsburg, and the other in 1914, pre-WWI England—the irony isn’t lost in the author’s selection of those time periods. When Libby goes to sleep at night, she wakes up in another time, without any time passing. Fascinating. Many in her family had been time crossers. On her twenty-first birthday she must choose which time she will live in.

At first, I thought her time-pick was a no-brainer, but each choice has benefits and disadvantages—and not in the way you would think!

I stayed up to 4am to finish this book and it was worth the lack of sleep today.

Highly recommended for romance, time-slip, historical, speculative, and time-travel fans.

My thanks to Bethany House for a copy of this book via #NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Wow! What an original premise! I was pulled in from the very beginning and was fascinated by the dual time travel. I couldn’t put the book down, wondering what would happen to Libby as she alternated between 1775 Williamsburg and 1914 London. Without giving away any spoilers, I did suspect from early on one of the key surprises in the ending; however, I will still on the edge of my seat to see how everything played out. I cannot wait for the next one in the series!