In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer in the second book in the Timeless series. Maggie lives three separate lives at the same time. What? No really she does and that is what makes this story so fascinating. She wakes up each day in either 1861, 1941 and 2001. She is the same person with all her knowledge but in a different time. But by January 1 she must decide which life she wants to stay in permanently. How will she choose?

The author seamlessly weaves together the time periods with Maggie at the center. It was fascinating to think about trying to live in three different time periods with knowledge of the future and first hand experience of the past. The author deftly brings the reader through each time period sharing wonderful characters, historical details, and great heroes. The stories in each time period were so well developed that I was very torn as to which one Maggie should choose. I was so invested in this story!

This will be one of my favorite books of 2023. In This Moment literally held me captive and I stayed up way too late to finish. I was intrigued from the beginning and the ending was beautiful. I loved Maggie's relationship with God. I highly recommend In this Moment by Gabrielle Meyer. You need this book!

Margaret Wakefield inherited her time travel gene from her parents. She can only visit 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each day she wakes up in one of those years. She leads a separate life in each, including different families and different love interests. The one common thread is her love for medicine. She works alongside Clara Barton, and other figures from each time period. The most important caveat is she cannot change the course of history by her knowledge of the future. On her 21st birthday, she must choose the one time period she will remain in.
The author has successfully woven all three time periods with the historical events of each era.
This is the second in a series, and I thoroughly enjoyed both books. It’s refreshing to read a book that is suitable for young adults to senior adults.

I loved the first book in the Timeless series so I was curious to find out if this novel would be as amazing, and it exceeded my expectations. Each of the three timelines held my attention throughout the entire book, they moved seamlessly, they were all intriguing, each of the supporting characters were interesting and the storylines were masterfully written.

I loved Maggie in 1861 where she is the daughter of an influential senator, Maggie the Navy Nurse in 1941 and the medical student, Maggie in 2001. All of those were trying times in history and I loved how she navigated through each time period, I certainly didn’t envy her lives or the choice she would have to make by her when she turns 21. I was both surprised and happy with the choice she ultimately made.
Overall, I thought this was a fascinating novel with well-crafted characters and three amazing storylines. I strongly recommend reading both books in the series because they are terrific.

I received a copy from the publisher though Netgalley. Opinions are my own

In This Moment
by Gabrielle Meyer
Publisher: Bethany House
Series: Book 2 in the Timeless series
Rated: 2
Obtain: Borrow
Back of the Book: “Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night, she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and everyone she knows in them--forever.
In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of a senator at the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of the future when she joins a hospital ship going to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001, she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a surgeon.
While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era, only complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer. With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the rest to lose?”

Impressions: This book left me with mixed feelings. I didn’t care for the mixture of faith and time crossing. It just didn’t jive with me. I spent most of the book feeling at odds with the faith based comments in regards to time crossing because it is literally not how God created things. I couldn’t stretch my imagination on this one. That being said each story line was interesting and easy to read. Maggie is unable to share her future knowledge with those of the past but it is near impossible to not as she is a doctor in 2001. I think this made the premise of her time crossing difficult to believe. You can’t fake who you are for a lifetime. I didn’t feel she would be able to live in 3 different times and be authentic in any of them without the honesty of her situation. Maggie struggles with this concept and ends up sharing her secret with a few people in different timelines. Their response is oddly calm however. I could not get over the details of this story.

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**Review will be published on my sites and social May 4th**

LOVED THIS SO MUCH.

This book took me on a JOURNEY y’all. And I loved every moment. I read the first book as an audiobook so I wasn’t quite sure how it would translate to me reading in print, but don’t worry, Meyer’s crafts beautiful stories no matter the media.

I loved seeing how Maggie worked through deciding which place would be best for her to stay. Each time period is in a critical war era and clearly so much research has been done to bring the historical aspects to life. The transitioning chapters kept the pacing going and had me on pins and needles wondering what would happen next.

The romance starts off as a bit of a love square, but never fear, I loved the way each time period and love interest was handled. Even when I became undecided between the two I really appreciated how everything worked out in the end. It felt true to each of the characters.

I loved this book so much. I just have to say it again. The faith journey also hit me in the soul. I liked that it didn’t feel preachy or forced, but rather more real and impactful.

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT BOOK.

Overall audience notes:

Christian Historical Romance
Language: none
Romance: kisses
Violence: mild-high
Trigger/Content Warnings: war themes (Civil War, Pearl Harbor and 9/11), loss of life, chronic illness (celiac disease)

In this fascinating juxtaposition of historical settings, Meyer weaves a compelling tale of a woman who leads three lives. Her motivations for which path she will eventually choose were explored in depth and the suspense of which choice was right for her was deftly handled. I thoroghly enjoyed this story with it's rich historical details! I can say that while I could not tell the end from the beginning, I loved the memorable journey and was delighted by the conclusion!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

I have been made speechless by In This Moment. Which comes as absolutely no shock to me as I was utterly obsessed with When the Day Comes. I loved how the basic time crossing concept was similar to the first book (which yes you'll want to read if you haven't! It was one of my favorite reads last year) but there were some major differences as Maggie had three paths she was living (1861, 1941, and 2001) because she bore the mark of both of her parents who were both time crossers. This series is just turning into something I didn't know I needed but I can't get enough of.

When Maggie spoke of how war was looming in her 1861 and 1941 paths but thankfully not in her 2001 path, I think I made an audible noise of some kind. Having very vivid memories of 9/11, it was very ironic to have that future insight, just like Maggie had insight to some events of the Civil War and World War II that she had to live with in those paths, knowing she could not knowingly change the future. As the time ticked away to that date, it felt more and more tense as a reader with knowledge the character didn't have. I won't say more because I don't want to spoil anything but certain moments made me close the book to take some breaths.

Full confession guys, I totally read parts of the end of the book to see which path she chose and yet somehow this book was written in such an incredible way that I found myself holding my breath every time Maggie questioned which path to choose! Like I knew the ending and I was still so sucked into it. Imagine how sucked in normal people who don't read spoilers would be! Another confession, I personally found the chemistry between Maggie and one particular gentleman (won't say who!) to be the only choice in my personal opinion. The others were more meh. But she definitely had valid reasons for wanting to stay in each of her paths and the push and pull was so intriguing.

I cannot recommend these books enough!! Seriously. And the epilogue setting up yet another unique twist for what I assume could be book 3?? Um yes please!

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I'm leaving an honest and voluntary review.

Much like the first book, this one had me thinking long after I read the last page. Part of that has to do with the time-crossing and all the questions I have (many of which were explained in this book), but also this book had a lot of deep things that I needed to mull over.

The title of this book is "In This Moment" and that is the main takeaway for me. To cope with her many paths, Maggie had to learn how to let things go from the two paths she wasn't in and live just in the moment. It was inspiring and encouraging to me. I am not great at just living in the moment so Maggie's lessons were helpful.

Maggie was most relatable with her anger and her honest conversations with God. Over and over she struggles with her burdens, the weight of the decision that looms before her, and her frustration that God doesn't seem to be offering her any help with making it.

Anger, grief, and loss are present all through the book. There are deep truths and the things Maggie thinks about and the advice she gets all helped me process and look at things in a new way.

The reason this is four stars instead of five is rather ridiculous but it did matter to me. I struggled with the time periods chosen. They are challenging for me. I had to skim Pearl Harbor. Plus, I'm not into medicine at all and that was Maggie's biggest motivator so it made her harder to relate to. I also was kind of sad that there wasn't much of Libby and Henry in this one because Maggie doesn't spend much time with her families.

A few random things that I wanted to note:
- It was interesting how all the paths revolved around politics and the White House in some way.
- Just like the first book, there are heartbreaking goodbyes. I hate the goodbyes.
- In both books, I somehow feel like the marked parents are the "real" parents and I find myself always rooting for the child to get to stay with their marked family.
- The "rules" seemed more relaxed for Maggie than for Libby. Or at least, Maggie takes more liberties. Still, I'm kind of glad because it means she has someone who can be there for her in each path.


This book is heart-felt, thought-provoking, and deeply inspiring. I highlighted a bunch of parts because they spoke to me so much. While book one is my favorite, this was a great sequel and part of me hopes there is going to be a third book!

Anyone who thoroughly enjoyed When the Day Comes by this author last year is in for a treat! The author has chosen triple lives for Maggie to navigate, in particular, 2001, 1941 and 1861. She cleverly uses details that have historical significance for each of these time frames. It is notable that each path has wartime or a potential threat of war, which just adds another layer of tension to the novel. I admit to NOT being a time travel fan, but this one is different since the person travels to a different time and wakes up in another time period each time they sleep. The clincher is that when they reach a certain age, they MUST choose which time period to remain in for the rest of their life. Whew! That’s a tough choice for anyone. This one didn’t grab my interest quite as quickly as the first book in the Timeless series, but I became quite invested about halfway through.
I have read and thoroughly enjoyed When the Day Comes by the author which is still my favorite. Both novels in the Timeless series are completely stand-alone. Ms. Meyer has a wonderful backlist which I intend to peruse.
I received an e-copy of this book from Net Galley and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Maggie wakes up every morning in one of three different time periods. She lives a separate life in 1861, 1941 and 2001. In each life, she has a family she loves but by her twenty-first birthday, she will have to choose which life to stay in.

I love a good time travel story and this one was just wonderful. This story consumed me for a day. I rarely finish a book in a day but I could not put it down. I love the concept of waking up every morning in a different time. I was so torn with which path I would have chosen if I were in Maggie’s shoes. In each time, Maggie has reasons to want to stay. Whether it be because of family, her career, or possibly falling in love, her decision is not an easy one. Maggie has to trust the Lord as she navigates each life.

This story was captivating with several heart wrenching moments, especially a huge plot twist in the middle that I didn’t see coming! My only advice is when you begin this book, make sure you have the entire day available to read!! Because you are not going to want to put this book down!

Thanks for Netgalley and Bethany House for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

Book Title: In This Moment
Series: Timeless #2
Author: Gabrielle Meyer
Publisher: Bethany House – Bethany House Press
Genre: Historical Fiction, Time Travel, Romance
Pub Date: May 2, 2023
My Rating: 4 Stars
Pages: 416

Promo;
Maggie/Meg/Margaret inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. However, when she turns twenty-one she must choose only one life by staying up late in that timeline.

In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of a senator at the outbreak of the Civil War. She feels if she stays she can make a difference with her medical skills.
1941 is the time that her time traveling family lives. She and her sister are Navy nurses. Maggie is asked to join a hospital ship being sent to Pearl Harbor.
In 2001, she is a young medical student, fulfilling her dream of finishing med school by her 21st Birthday.

Story kept me interested additional I was curious which time period she would pick and if I would agree.

Although this is Book # 2 in the Timeless series, the characters are not recurring. The connection to the series is the genre ~ Time Travel and Historical Fiction. Additionally both have real historical characters.
Be sure to read the “Historical Note” as well as the “Author’s Note’ at the end of the story.
I found both very interesting!

About the Author - Gabrielle Meyer
Ms. Meyer grew up above a carriage house on a historic estate near the banks of the Mississippi River. She imagines real and make-believe stories about the occupants who had lived there. She went on to work for the Minnesota Historical Society and loves writing fiction inspired by real people, places, and events.
You may learn more about her and her writing by visiting.
www.gabriellemeyer.com.

Want to thank NetGalley and Bethany House – Bethany House Publishing for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 2, 2023.

Just wow! How the Author managed three different time periods while keeping Maggie's personality much the same throughout made for such an interesting and exciting story (going through so many major historical events in each life) that I finished this book within 2 and a half days of starting it. Very addicting story, well written and still leaves you wishing the book was longer so it doesn't come to the final decision so soon. This sequel definitely knocks it out of the park and is better than the first which for most will be hard to believe. My advice, read it!
I want to thank the author and Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy prior to release, the opinion expressed is entirely my own.

In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer is book 2 is the Timeless series. Maggie, whose time-crossing parents we met in When the Day Comes, has inherited her parent’s gift to live in separate time periods. Maggie lives in three time periods, 1861, 1941, and 2001. Maggie will need to decide by the time she is 21 which time period she wishes to remain in. It is going to be a difficult decision because there are people and things she likes about each time period. To complicate matters, there is a love interest in each period. Gabrielle weaves together three interesting historical periods showing the contrasts and changes over the decades in each. Actual historical characters interact with fictional characters adding to the authenticity of the story. The historical notes at the end of the book are very interesting, but don’t be tempted to read them until after you finish reading the book. I appreciated the strong faith message on the sovereignty of God and having trust in God to guide us on our path in life. Thank you NetGalley and Bethany House for an advance e-copy of the book for review.

Synopsis: “None of us chooses the lives we’ve been born into. It’s how you decide to deal with it that matters.” Maggie Hollingsworth is born with a special gift: she lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001 all simultaneously. Each day she wakes up in a different era and it’s like she hasn’t missed any time at all. But the catch? At age 21, she has to pick where she wants to stay forever. As a nurse or doctor in training, Maggie recognizes the skills and knowledge God has given her and sees how they are needed in every time period. Add in budding romance and three different men (is that even okay?!), and how can Maggie possibly choose where to stay? Maggie’s faith is tested as she learns to trust God wholeheartedly with her present and her future.

Analysis: It’s not very often that a sequel is as good as its predecessor, but I may have loved Maggie’s story more than I loved Libby’s 🫢 I just don’t know. My heart is so invested in this series that it’s hard to separate these two. They might just both have to hold a special place. But all that to say, go ahead and purchase this one to keep on your forever shelf. The plot is riveting and full of action with three different intense historical time periods, and Maggie is everything you want in a main character: selfless, courageous, but still down-to-earth enough to be human. As she discovers how to live out her faith in three different timelines, you’ll laugh with her, cry with her, and feel like you’re leaving a friend when you close the book. But maybe that’s why this one will just stay close to my heart for years to come.
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Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oh, my goodness, how I LOVED this book! Thank you so much, Net Galley, for letting me read it. It is a time-travel story, inasmuch as Maggie lives three different lives in three different time periods with different friends and parents in each. She knows in the earlier time periods the dangers that are to come, since she's read them in historical accounts in her later time periods. As a doctor in 2001, it was difficult for her in 1861 and in 1941 to know of medical treatments that will save lives of those she is treating, but how would she explain her advanced knowledge to those around her! In fact, she is not allowed to do anything that will change the course of history, else she will lose her gift.

I am way impressed with the vast amount of research that Ms Meyer had to have done to make this story so authentic, and I learned some new facts, myself. I am looking forward to finding out what else she has written.

A wonderful new adventure about the time-crossing daughter of Lilly from When The Day Comes--Maggie. I really like this original view of time traveling. Maggie has not one but two other paths--time periods in which she lives. I really liked all the time periods for her and found it hard to figure out which time she would choose for the rest of her life. But in the end it all became clear and she absolutely chose right. I'm hoping for another book in this series!

Are we sure there isn’t a way to give a book more than 5 stars on here? I adored this novel so much. There gets to a point in the story where you CANNOT and will not put it down.
I really don’t like giving spoilers in my review, just know that this book takes place in 3 major time periods of America. They’re turning points for the country and our FMC is at the center of it all. We dabble with espionage, politicians, doctors, and it’s absolutely enthralling. I was hooked and then by the end my heart was overflowing with warmth.
10000000% I believe you should be reading book 1 in this series, When the Day Comes, before you pick up In This Moment. The spoilers for book 1 are immense and I would hate for someone to miss out on seeing it unravel organically.
In this Moment has even more romance, In my opinion. Prepare for a love triangle, yall. And don’t let it turn you off, I’m not a love triangle fan, but this book has a complete hold on me.

If you only read a couple books in a year, make sure this one is on your list. It’s exciting, romantic, and emotional.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy! These thoughts are completely my own and I was SO excited to jump for a copy when I saw it become available.

Time travel at its finest! The stories are seamless and the characters are fantastic! The love story is sweet and romantic! The attention to detail is astounding! A definite must read!
I was provided an ARC copy from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2023. I was so excited to read Maggie’s story because she crossed 3 timelines. I wondered how it would all go and it did not disappoint. I feel like I would have chose the 1940s. But I love that era. What would you have chosen?

Inventive sequel to the author's previous time-traveling story, this time featuring a young woman traveling between three pivotal times in American History; the Civil War, WWII and 9/11.