Gabrielle Meyer’s Timeless series opened with When the Day Comes, and I was delighted to find that it was one of the best novels I’ve read in a very long time. Although I’m a bit of an easy target when it comes to time-travel stories, the author must still hold my attention, have well-drawn, likable characters, and present a compelling narrative. Meyer had that in spades with her opening volume. When I began the second title, In This Moment, I wondered if she would hit a “sophomore slump”, which is quite common in serial storytelling. I am happy to report that this second tale is just as gratifying as the first. With new layers of complexity and riveting scenes from history, In This Moment is another winner.

Inhabiting the eras of the Civil War, the onset of World War I, and autumn 2001, In This Moment not only juggles several time periods, but multiple interpersonal issues as well. Time-crossing Maggie wrestles with questions of identity, and what it means to truly love in a sacrificial way. As a Christian author, Meyer also posits questions regarding the sovereignty of God in the face of humanity’s free will. This is particularly striking as Maggie has to consider her choices and their ramifications within the space-time continuum. It’s a fascinating topic which is handled in an accessible yet intelligent manner.

Although Maggie has three love interests across her timelines, this issue is handled carefully and does not present itself as polyamorous. Maggie is very careful to not lead gentlemen on in an inappropriate way, and there are no bedroom scenes– just some kisses, and a particularly chaste, yet delicious glove-removal scene. She is very much a woman of faith, and values that same quality in the men to which she is attracted. In fact, the more selfless and God-fearing a man is, the more attractive he is to her.

In This Moment was an absolute delight to read, and I also listened to portions on audiobook. This became particularly helpful during scenes in which I was tempted to turn pages too fast. During the scenes which involved the September 11th attacks, listening to the audio presentation was an act of discipline, forcing me to slow down and truly take in every word of those riveting moments. My congratulations go out not only to Gabrielle Meyer for her words, but for the performance by narrator Rachel Botchan.

I offer my highest recommendation to In This Moment, with one caveat: Do not miss its previous title. Do yourself a favor and take in When The Day Comes. After you enjoy that introduction into Gabrielle Meyer’s world, prepare for an exciting and riveting ride through history within the pages of In This Moment. As for this reader, I am immediately heading off to the third venture in the collection, For a Lifetime. See you on the other side!

Intriguing time-crossing novel. This series by Gabrielle Meyer is almost in a genre all its own...until I'd read the first book, I hadn't heard of anything like it. This second book is intriguing in each of the three different time periods the heroine experiences. I loved reading about the times and seeing how she lived and reacted.
Well written and fun, if time travel is your thing, I recommend this one!
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Amazing fiction told in a very unique way where you will be left looking for more by this author! Her books will keep you coming back and ordering the next one even if it is not out yet. In a time crossing historical fiction that is not full of things you wish you had not read, this book will challenge your ideas of what could be. If you have read the first book, you want this one and the next one on your shelf to stay now.

This triple-timeline story was intense and delightful. I loved the smart and self-assured heroine, Maggie, no matter which of her paths she was in. I will say that the September 11 storyline was very emotional for me, as I remember that day so well and the impact it had on people of my generation. I was only a couple of years older than Maggie was on that day, so experiencing the terror along with her was very poignant. I am so glad Gabrielle Meyer is continuing this series!

I hadn’t read the first novel in the series but it didn’t appear to impact my enjoyment of this story. This was a unique story set across 3 time periods: 1861, 1941 and 2001. Margaret or Meg or Maggie is the same twenty-year old in all 3 moments in history who zips from one year to another when she goes to sleep at the end of the day. On her next birthday, the 1st January, she has to choose which time period she wishes to live in for the rest of her life.

Margaret is a nurse who because of living in the future is ahead of her time which benefits the patients under her care. She’s passionate about her vocation believing she was born to be a healer. Her talent in the earlier years surprise people because of her skills and knowledge.

As this is a romance series, Margaret meets a beau in each year. This adds depth to the story and it is this factor that ultimately helps her exude which year to stay in on her birthday. I enjoyed each of the relationships and the 3 beaus were all quite different.

The supporting cast were excellent in adding to the story. I enjoyed Margaret’s parents in each time period and the addition of famous people like the Lincoln’s made the story even more interesting. I loved learning some fascinating tidbits in the historical periods especially the Civil War beginnings.

The suspense heats up in the last third of the story as Margaret’s birthday approaches and the threat of war in each year increases. It’s very clever how Meyer selected the 3 years and their pivotal dates for America. Not being American I learnt a lot.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I look forward to catching up on the 1st story and the others that follow this one.

Maggie lives each date three times a year, one on each of her 3 timelines: 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night she goes to sleep in one time and then wakes up in another. She inherited this gift from her time-crossing parents so she knows that when she turns 21 she will have to choose only one life to live, leaving behind everything she knows and loves in the others.

In 1861, it the outbreak of the Civil War and as the the daughter of an influential senator, she is having to juggle her desire to help with her role in society.

In 1941, she is a Navy nurse figuring out how to handle the knowledge of the future she has as she is agreed to join a hospital ship headed for Pearl Harbor.

In 2001, Maggie is a standout medical student, working to become a surgeon. And she struggles not to use her modern medical knowledge in her other paths.

As her 21st birthday approaches, she isn't looking for romance but a man finds a place in her life in each era. Will love complicate or clarify which path she should take?
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I was nervous that this book couldn't love up to my expectations after I adored the first one, but I was proven wrong because it was just as excellent.

I am a sucker for a Civil War setting, but all three of the timelines here were so good. I was never sad when the chapter changed and I switched to a new timeline.

Maggie has so much to contend with here in these three lives, but she handles her life with grace and faith in a way that was continually making me like her more. Plus the romantic interests in every timeline were so appealing and I wasn't sure who to root for!

I recommend this series to everyone and haven't had someone come back yet and say they don't love them!
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This is a closed door, kisses only historical time travel romance. It is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.

Thank you Netgalley and Bethany House for the gifted book!

I absolutely loved this book - this series is one I’ll recommend to everyone. I wasn’t sure about the dual timelines at first but quickly fell in love with it all!

It’s so different from anything I’ve read before but I’m glad I tried it and can’t wait to keep reading this series!

After When the Day Comes I really wondered how Meyer was going to make another time travel story work. But work it did!! This story is unique because Maggie is living in 3 different times.
Each timeline was well done and the story flowed so well. This story kept me engaged the whole time. I stayed up several hours past my bedtime to finish it because I just couldn’t put it down.

I'm a big fan of time travel stories, and when I finished the first book in this series, I just couldn't resist diving into the second one. The way the author handled all those different timelines was pretty cool, and it kept me hooked. Right from the start, I had a hunch about which path the main character would choose, but I kept second-guessing myself because there were so many factors in play.

One thing that bugged me a bit was the fact that there were three different love interests involved. Sometimes, it felt like a messy emotional situation, or maybe even a little like cheating. But I did like that the book acknowledged Maggie's confusion and discomfort about it. She wasn't out to hurt anyone; she was just trying to figure out her path, and that made her character feel real.

The faith element in the story really stood out. Maggie's constant search for guidance, even when she was angry at the universe for giving her this gift and making her choose, was pretty powerful. And having wise and godly characters offering advice during tough times added depth to the story. It was nice to see so many good-hearted characters in the mix. And the ending? It was just perfect. I can't wait for the third book!

In This Moment by Author Gabrielle Meyer
was such a page-turning read! I was pleasantly surprised how well she blended three separate timelines together and as in the first book of the Series - When The Day Comes, she once again incorporated the time crossing element seamlessly. I always enjoy Historical Fiction set in the Civil War era and found that timeline to be my favorite of the three featured.
I definitely enjoyed and recommend this book!

Gabrielle Meyer has skillfully woven together the three timelines of Maggie's lives...one in 1861, 1941 and 2001. I really enjoyed each setting and read as fast as I could so I could find out which path she would choose and which man she would end up with in the end. If you like a time travel type book, I think you'll really fancy this!

I loved In This Moment just as much as I did When the Day Comes. I can't wait for another book by this wonderful author!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 2 May 2023

The concept is a very interesting and original one, however it never seemed to take off. I found the characters flat and the plot very slow moving. I had a hard time finishing the book, as it could not keep my attention.

5 STARS!!!!! I absolutely LOVED this book. A time-crossing woman who needs to decide which of her 3 lives to choose before her 21st Birthday. YIKES. The Historical Reconstruction aspect of this book was amazing. I remembered some history, was inspired to research some more history, all while these complex characters were living and struggling through those times. What a terrific story line. I didn't want this to end. BUT I have found a new favorite author!

“None of us are independent of the ones we love. We’re woven together like a big tapestry, with each color unique and vibrant, but making a larger picture possible.”

Talented author Gabrielle Meyer has penned another fantastic story in her Timeless series. In This Moment has the heroine living in three different history-changing timelines. The premise is very creative and takes her first book in the series, When the Day Comes, a bit further with an extra timeline. Meyer did an excellent job of combining the timelines and making them each interesting, historically accurate, and easy to follow. The characters are well-drawn and multi-layered, and I found myself drawn to them. My interest was captured from the first page and held throughout the tale trying to guess which path Maggie would choose to stay in. Lots of twists and turns kept the plot moving along.

“Life is a gift and an adventure. We should never let fear hold us back from doing the things God has called us to do. The risk isn’t always in going, sometimes the risk is in staying and missing out on the journey.” 4.5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Bethany House Publishing. All opinions are my own.

I love time travel books and after reading the first in this series, I knew I HAD to read this sequel! I loved how the author had each timeline unfold. From the beginning, I suspected which one she would choose, but I also kept doubting because there were so many factors to her choosing a different path.

I will say, at one point I did want her to choose another path because the love interest in that path was speaking to me. LOL However, as I continued to read and the love interests from each timeline developed a little more, I could see that the one she did choose was the right one for her.

The only thing that bothered me a little was that there were three love interests and at times, it almost felt like emotional cheating at the very least. However, I did appreciate that Maggie was also uncomfortable with this and confused. She wasn't trying to lead anyone on but was trying to figure out the path God was calling her to. I'm glad that it was addressed this way instead of her being flippant with the guys' hearts.

The faith in the book was strong. Maggie is constantly looking to God for answers, even when she is angry and bitter towards Him for giving her this gift and making her choose. And when she struggles and is doubting, there is always another character that is giving her godly wisdom. It was so refreshing to see so many characters who were good, honest, and caring.

The ending was perfect and I cannot wait for book three!

*I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.

Time traveling for Maggie who can travel in three memorable separate lives is amazing. It took me a moment to figure out the connection of her 3 different eras. I absolutely loved this second book and how the men she loved were also were all so awesome. Each day waking up to one of those dates and then having to choose which time she wanted to live in before her 21st birthday was a page turner! Thanks to author Gabrielle Meyer, NetGalley, and publisher Bethany House! Looking forward to the next book!

⏳ In This Moment is the second book in Gabrielle Meyer's Timeless series. I adored the first book and was so excited that @netgalley and @bethanyhouse offered me an e-copy!
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⏳ Unlike her mother, who had two "paths," Maggie had three! That proved to be really interesting, but was hard for the first several chapters because I couldn't decide which path I wanted her to stay in! In the first book, I had a pretty clear preference as far as which life I wanted her to choose. This time, it took me a bit.
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⏳ Once I knew which path I was rooting for, I struggled with the fact that she had romantic involvement in more than one. That felt so weird to me, almost like a love triangle (which I really don't care for either). In the end, it became clear that the path she was going to choose really was best for her...but it wasn't the one I was rooting for! 😢
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⏳ This was a fun read, but I didn't find myself reading with the same anticipation as the first book. I found myself often frustrated with the decision making of the main character as well and the paths started to feel a bit boring to me until some major historical events took place. I wish I felt differently, and honestly, I think if I had been able to read this quicker, I wouldn't have been as bored. I have such small windows in which I'm able to read these days, it just takes me forever to get through an entire book 😂 So maybe the fact that I was reading the same chapter for a week fed into that. lol
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⏳ Anyway, no content warnings here, I'm so curious if there will be a third book in the series! Anyone else feel underwhelmed in comparison to When the Day Comes?
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Book Review /More Than a Review: In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer

Rating:
Violence: 1/5
Sexual Content: 1/5
Profanity: 0/5
Alcohol Use: 1/5

In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer is a heartwarming historical fiction novel that transports readers to a bygone era filled with hope, resilience, and love. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the story follows the lives of two individuals, Stella and Montgomery, as they navigate personal challenges and find solace in unexpected ways.

When it comes to violence, In This Moment maintains a relatively low level of intensity. While there are instances of conflict and tension, the author approaches them with a gentle touch. The focus of the story is more on the characters' emotional journeys rather than on physical altercations or graphic depictions of violence. Readers looking for a book with minimal violence will find this aspect of the story suitable.

Sexual content in this novel is also kept at a moderate level. The romantic relationships portrayed are tender and heartfelt, with a focus on emotional connection rather than explicit scenes. The author crafts romantic moments with subtlety, allowing readers to engage in the characters' blossoming love without excessive sexual detail. This makes the book appropriate for those seeking a romance novel with a sweeter and more innocent tone.

Profanity is infrequent in In This Moment. The author chooses to maintain a clean and respectful language style throughout the book. The characters' dialogues are free from excessive or offensive language, making it an ideal choice for readers who prefer books with minimal profanity.

Alcohol use is depicted to a moderate extent in this novel, reflective of the time period in which it is set. Characters are occasionally shown consuming alcohol in social settings, but excessive or harmful drinking is not glorified. The author handles alcohol use in a realistic manner, without overly romanticizing or condemning it.

Overall, In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer is a beautifully written historical fiction novel that transports readers to a simpler time and explores themes of love, resilience, and personal growth. With its mild levels of violence, moderate sexual content, minimal profanity, and realistic portrayal of alcohol use, the book caters to readers who appreciate a heartfelt and gentle story.

I absolutely loved this book! It was definitely a page turner.
Very well written and a super engaging storyline!
I love the historical aspects portrayed in 3 different eras that were so devastating for our country.
The romance was very clean with a bit of kissing.
The connection and attraction between the main characters was done very well (for all of them...)
Lots of suspense!
No bad language - which I appreciate.
The faith in God element is a little on the weak side to begin with, but does increase after a while, as Margaret grows in her relationship with God while dealing with extremely hard circumstances.
The faith element is also not done in a preachy way, but in a gentle and foundational way of focusing on trusting that God loves us and has a plan for each one of us.
I did not read the first book yet, but I will be right away!
I think that there are things explained in the first book in this series about the time-crossing premise that may have helped a bit in understanding the second one better, but the author does a great job of bringing certain things into this book from the first one. So really I didn't struggle much overall, but I do recommend reading the first book first!
I am thankful to NetGalley for providing me an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
I am not required to leave a good review. All opinions stated are my own!
I definitely highly recommend this book!
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A beautifully written novel which explores the complexity of the element called time.
Set in the backdrop of three different periods in American history, Gabrielle Meyer’s in This Moment is a story that has challenged my understanding of time. Not only that but has given me a deeper knowledge and appreciation of three pivotal period in American history, the Civil war, the Pearl harbour attack, and the September 11th attack.
Margaret, a young woman living in three periods of history, 1861, 1941 and 2001 must make a difficult decision of choosing one period to live in and forfeiting the others. Things are further complicated when she meets three different men at each era that she is living in. I kept on wondering which time Margaret was going choose throughout reading this novel and I was not disappointed in the end. The characters of this novel are well developed and likeable making one empathize with Margaret on making such a monumental decision. This novel explores the themes of trust, faith and love which makes this novel a must read for those struggling with trust and faith in God.
For those interested in reading something different that mixes love, faith, and dual time perfectly, this novel is worth looking at.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House through NetGalley and Interviews & Reviews.