“I will go wherever and whenever you go, ma bien-aimee.”

My heart has just experienced the story of a lifetime as I drifted through the tides of time. On the cusp of the French Revolution, Lili manages to escape on a ship and finds herself 80 in the future. The beautiful and innovative way this story ties together the past and the present and all aspects of love is enchanting. This historical romance is full of emotion and intrigue, and I can’t get over the way it drew me right in.

Armitage is a lighthouse keeper living with his grandfather and Lili challenges and upends his life. I fell in love with Armitage and his grandfather. The multi-faceted time slips capture pieces of history and familial connections, as well as deliver a very engaging story. I love this couple, the townsfolk, and every aspect of this well-written and mystical story that swirls around these magical tides of time.

I’m so eager to read more!

Content: non-graphic talk of war/death; near drowning; mild romance

I was hooked from the very first page of this captivating time-slip novel. Ms. Eden's heroine, Lili, is transported through time while caught in a storm at sea. Leaving the horrors of the French Revolution behind, she finds herself 8o years in the future. But will her past catch up with her?

I absolutely loved this story. This is my first book by Ms. Eden, yet she has been on my radar for quite awhile. If you are on the fence, I encourage you to take the plunge. This is a MUST READ. MS. Eden is a brilliant storyteller.

This is a story of family and love. It is a story of healing, overcoming the deep sorrow of grief and finding the courage to open the heart for love. Did I say 'love'? The romance is utterly delightful.

I really liked the way Ms. Eden wove Lili's past history of the French Revolution throughout. The danger and horrors of the Reign of Terror should not be forgotten. I also enjoyed the realistic descriptions of the confusion Lili felt when she first traveled through time. Ms. Eden masterfully weaves the individual threads of the story together, from Lili's past to Armitage's present.

I am thrilled that there will be a second book in the series. Highly recommend for fans of historical fiction with a touch of fantasy in the form of time travel thrown in.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

All the stars for this amazing time slip adventure! The Tides of Time captured my heart from the beginning & didn’t let go. Sarah M. Eden brings the terrors of 1793 Revolutionary France, & 1873 Victorian Age England to life in this journey across time with an achingly beautiful romance, suspenseful intrigue, and lost & found family. It’s an epic tale that’s a must read!

Lili Minet successfully rescued 76 people from Madame Guillotine & hopes to rescue more. When she finds herself in the crosshairs of bloodthirsty revolutionaries, she’s forced to flee to England in a ship. Caught in a violent storm, she finds herself transported 80 years into the future & rescued off the Southern English Coast by a handsome man who lives in a lighthouse on lovely Loftstone Island.

As Lili navigates this new, perplexing world, she finds herself falling for her rescuer, Armitage Pierce. But, the junior lightkeeper is a bit skeptical of Lili & wonders what she’s hiding. As Armitage starts to learn her secrets, her past comes back to threaten her new future.

I thoroughly loved this story! I hesitate to say too much because it’s a book that needs to be experienced. The twists & turns easily kept me reading late into the night & I was on pins & needles hoping everything would work out in the end.

The author did a fabulous job making Lili’s time slip utterly believable & enthralling. As she wonders at all the new modern attire & conveniences, she’s still trying to overcome the fear & horrors she just fled. Her romance with Armitage is a slow burn delight as she learns to feel safe again.

I adored Armitage, his charming grandfather, & the Islanders who make Lili feel so comfortable. Armitage’s experienced his own losses. I enjoyed seeing his suspicions fade as he gets to know Lili. He’s such an amazing hero who’s willing to go to any lengths to protect her.

The time traveling element is so unique. I loved how it all worked even though it’s still a mystery. The treacherous villain surprised me along with the great lengths he goes to.

It’s a captivating, must read, thrill ride full of romance, mystery, & wonderful characters. Can’t wait for the next book in the series! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.

Thank you to NetGalley and ShadowMountain Publishing for allowing me to have an ARC of The Tides of Time.

I will be honest, I initially was drawn to this book because of how beautiful the cover is. I have been trying to determine what book I wanted to read since I have been in a mini reading slump. I was surprised to see that this book had everything that I needed to get back into reading: compelling characters, time travel, a maritime setting, and a very sweet romance that I could not get enough of. It was quite refreshing to have a romance that made me so emotionally invested that I actually cried a couple of times while reading.

Lili and Armitage were the perfect dual POV. The chapters were very easy to read and flowed into one another, making the book addicting to read. I am not a history buff regarding The French Revolution, but you don’t have to be for this story. While the way Lili described her time period was quite repetitive in language, I still felt myself on the streets of France during 1793. Armitage and the rest of the lighthouse crew rounded out the dynamic perfectly. I thought that the fierceness of Lili paired well against the warmth felt in the little sea town. The found family Lili has in the village warmed my heart. The way Lili was dealing with her trauma and healing was such a beautiful part of the story. I almost wished that her brother did not have much of a part in the second act but that is a selfish wish since I did not like him. However, that should speak volumes to how the author wrote him if I felt that strongly about him.

I was expecting some of the plot twists, but I was not expecting how this story was going to end. I really hope this isn’t the end of Lili and Armitage’s story. I would most definitely read more of Sarah M. Eden’s works.

Lili Minet is a bold young woman, living on the edge of saving people and herself becoming yet one more victim of Lady Guillotine during the French Revolution. When she is caught up in a violent storm and awakens in a different time period, she is totally disoriented and suspicious of what actually occurred. Could it really be true that Armitage Pierce and his grandfather are who they claim to be? Kind light keepers who also rescue others? I loved the comparison and how similar yet different that was for all of them.

The possibility of time travel was intriguing and I loved how the author wove Lili and Armitage’s stories together. Even though Lili was transported to a different time, she could not have been treated any better by the Pierce’s and the people in the village.

Things to enjoy:
mystery
danger
historical events
second chances
Armitage’s “aunts”

In keeping with the authenticity of Lili being French, there are many times that she spoke phrases in her native language that I had to guess as to what she was saying instead of actually knowing. I found that to be a bit distracting, but it didn't detract from the story.

You’ll enjoy this time travel story, the first in the Storm Tides series. It will be interesting to see where the tide blows in the future. I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Ohhhhhh wowwwwww. This book. I had SUCH a book hangover after finishing -- it was so very good. As an unapologetic Sarah M. Eden fangirl, let me just say: This one competed HARD for the title of favorite. "Friends & Foes" still holds that title, but this one comes in at a CLOSE second. Seriously: six out of five stars.

Can I first say that I loved the time travel element of this novel? That was initially what drew me to it. Time travel is one of my most favorite plot elements - but nearly every Time Travel book I've read either pulls the character forward to our time, or away from our time. I've not once read one that shifted the characters between two historical periods, and that alone was delightfully new.

Second, the characters and their relationships. Lili and Armitage are both complex, three-dimensional characters, and I felt as if I knew them by the end. They are flawed and scarred - human. While fast-moving, their attraction felt genuine and realistic. There is a significant focus on other members of Armitage's family (especially his grandfather), and I appreciated that those relationships were given as much page-time as the budding romance.

Speaking of, this is not a romance novel. This is a story of strength, and fierce love, and defiance of the odds. The romance results from all of those other actions -- and the openness of two individuals willing to reach beyond what's comfortable.

AND THE TIME TRAVEL! Oh, it was delightfully twisty and turney -- and I was surprised by a couple of the twists! This was such a fantastic read, and I cannot wait to see where it goes next. I AM HERE for all of it.

Content:
Violence: It's there. Part of the book takes place in revolutionary France. We get many descriptions of the streets running red with blood -- and talk of the guillotine. Nothing graphic.
Language: Nothing
Relationships: Nothing beyond non-graphic kisses
Other: Mangled family relationships and references to parental death

Thank you, author and publisher, for an advance copy of this novel! All opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sarah M. Eden for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Tides of Time coming out March 4, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really love this author! I’ve read and own several of her books. Historical fiction is my jam. I really love time travel. I thought it was really interesting that Lili was in the past and traveled to the future, which was still in the past. I’ve read a ton of time travel. I think Lili and Armitage were really interesting characters with complexity. I really enjoyed the plot. I would definitely read more books if this is a series!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction!

“Who I am is all the power I had left to claim. I decided that being shown hatred was not going to make me hateful, and being wronged wasn’t going to turn me into someone who wronged others.”

* We are jumping straight into the action
* Oh nooo!
* This poor girl
* Oh man, this would be so confusing
* I knew it!
* Ahh! I knew it again!
* Oh, Armitage, you sweetie.
* My heart 🫶
* No way! Oh my goodness
* Okay, did not see that coming
* 😭
* I am going to cry real tears
* Yes! Go, Armitage!

I’m not gonna lie, it kind of took me a while to get into this story, but once I was it completely swept me away!

Lili is an incredible character with an incredible story. I’ve always been intrigued by the French Revolution and seeing it from this perspective was so intense and eye opening.

And Armitage was such a sweetheart. I love how supportive he was. All of his family and the entire island of Lofstone, really. I loved them all.

The time travel was very interesting and unique and I enjoyed that aspect of the story as well.

But really, rawness is the history and setting are what really made this book shine for me!

“Being vulnerable can be frightening,” Lili said. “But it is often the only way to slip free of what is hurting us.”

“If ever she wondered if she mattered, she would remember the look on his face in that moment. He looked at her as though she were his light in the storm.”

“I will go wherever and whenever you go, ma bien-aimée.”

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ebook. All opinions are my own.

Sarah Eden is an absolute master at historic fiction and she just blew me away with this time slip romance. Eden gives just the right amount of historically accurate detail to send a reader tumbling into another world. Each time period is portrayed with vivid imagery, culture, language, etc.
Lili and Armitage are both such deep and courageous characters. I love them both and how their relationship grows. This story was one of those that I wanted so badly to finish, but also wished that it would never end. I finished reading it a week ago and I still keep thinking about it. Five stars! And I am so excited to read the next book in the series!

I read an advanced reader copy from NetGalley; all opinions are my own.

Honfleur, France 1793

While I love reading books about time travel, this was a new endeavor by Sarah M. Eden, and I will freely admit I wasn’t sure what I would find or if I would like this new direction. But I am happy to say I really liked it! I wasn't crazy about Geraud, but once you read it, it's understandable. I loved the characters of Lili, Armitage, and Grandfather. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

My gratitude to Netgalley and Shadow Mountain. All opinions expressed are honest and mine.

This was such a fun story! Lili lives in 1793 France but gets transferred to 1873 England after falling into the sea. There she meets Armitage who is a lighthouse keeper. I loved watching Lili not know what things are and having to learn them. One thing like seeing a train, terrified her and I can understand that. I liked that even though Armitage didn’t know why Lili acted peculiar he still wanted to help her. I also liked that his Grandfather did know and was there for her. It’s hard to write a review on this story without spoilers so I will just say I really enjoyed this story and found the historical events really interesting. Overall a great book and I definitely recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

The Tides of Time is the first book in Sarah M. Eden’s The Tides of Time series. It’s a romance that spans two centuries during which Eden asks readers to imagine “what if” people could travel through time.

Pacing is key to Tides of Time, as is Eden’s decisions as to when certain time traveling events take place. There’s not a lot of bouncing around, which makes for cleaner storyline.

Lili and Armitage are likeable characters, though it does take a while to get used to Lili’s accent and Armitage’s Southern English dialect. Eden does provide context, which helps a lot.

The Tides of Time is a sweet romance that touches on 1790s French history, localized customs, and the tasks and duties of lighthouse keepers. It’s a quick, enjoyable read. I look forward to the second book in the series.

*Though intended for adults, it will appeal to young and new adults alike.

Sweeping romance, time travel, and historical intrigue come together beautifully in this enthralling novel. Lili Minet, a fugitive from the horrors of the French Revolution, believes she has narrowly escaped the wrath of Robespierre—only to be cast adrift into something even more bewildering. A raging storm sends her not just into the sea, but eighty years into the future, leaving her alone and lost in 1873 England.

Enter Armitage Pierce, a steadfast lighthouse keeper who pulls Lili from the water, only to be met with her wary silence and guarded demeanor. Despite her reluctance to trust him, Armitage is drawn to the mystery surrounding this woman who seems out of place in both speech and manner. His quiet strength, along with the gentle wisdom of his grandfather, helps Lili begin to heal. As the two grow closer, their friendship deepens into a love that seems both impossible and undeniable.

4.5 stars
Wow! This was a stunning book. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book but I ended up really enjoying it. The Tides of Time is the first book in Sarah M Eden’s Storm of Tide Romance series.
The characters and the story held me captive. I was drawn in by Lili and Armitage. The plot was so engaging and I didn’t want to put the book down. Lili was from the French Revolution and Armitage was 80 years in the future. They shouldn’t have met and yet they were drawn together.
I loved both Lili and Armitage, they were both wary of each other but they grew to understand each other. The romance was a sweet addition to the series as Lili and Armitage try to figure out what life was going to look like since Lili was out of place with danger lurking.
The concept of the story was so intriguing and I am excited to read the books to come. I don’t want to give anything away but it is definitely a book that you should pick up. It is relatively easy to read but I do feel like I was confused at times. However it was still enjoyable and didn’t slow me down too much.
The Tides of Time is a clean time travel romance that will leave you wanting more. I loved getting to know the characters. There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t know what was going to happen. Overall, I would totally recommend it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first time slip romance….but let’s just say I was not disappointed! Sarah Eden weaves the timelines so well throughout this novel. The characters were easy to fall in love with and the beautiful love that Armitage and Lili have makes the whole book. The twists and turns were unexpected, but had me anxious to keep reading even while being interrupted with kids. Highly recommend this book!

Sarah Eden never disappoints! The history, the romance, the edge of your seat action, all combined with a wonderful cast of characters made this book one I won't soon forget.

I love the way the story unfolds and the way the different timelines are interwoven. The romance is achingly beautiful. The found family aspect is so tenderly written. The dedication to historical accuracy is a testament to the author's research.

The Tides of Time is such a unique and engaging book! I was absolutely thrilled to discover that it is just the first in a series. I am already obsessed!

*Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Neither time traveling nor the French Revolution are things I ever seek out in a book; they're not just big draws for me (and in some cases, they can be big turnoffs). However, Sarah Eden's researching and writing are always superb, so I figured I'd at least like this book--but I more than liked it. I really enjoyed seeing Lilli and Armitage fall for one another. I also loved Armitage's grandpa and the people in his village. There were a couple of twists that I did NOT see coming at all. I do feel like it wrapped up a bit quickly--I have to be careful here so I don't give anything away, but the last 20% of the book could have had a lot more added to do it without bogging it down. I wanted more details there of what happened and how! There is at least one more book to follow this one, so I'm sure some of my questions will be answered there, but I still would have liked a bit more to explain how certain things were brought about in this book. My one other quibble with this book is the amount of French it; of course it SHOULD have French in it, given that Lilli is French and parts of it take place in France, and there were times when I could get the gist of what was being said just from context...but for obsessive readers like me, who have to go translate every French passage because we want more than just the gist of what is being said, it kinda disrupted the flow sometimes. Not a huge problem, but just something perhaps to be aware of if you're a similar sort of reader.
All in all, 4.5 stars and I'm very much looking forward to the next book!

I read a DRC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This was a good read! The summary of the book immediately captured my attention and I was counting down days till I could read this story. I have read most of Sarah's stories and look forward to anything she does. With that being said, this story didn't really capture me like I thought it would. Maybe I had really high expectations? It was average. I never really felt connected to the characters, and I think that's where my struggle came from. The time travel plot also fell flat for me. I will continue to read Sarah's books. She has a fan in me for life! This book just wasn't for me.

What a beautiful and sweet story! Lili Minet is living in 1793 France where the horrors of French Revolution are at an all time high. Her brother, Geraud, is a member of the Tribunal and is hunting down Lili as a traitor of France because of her helping a countless number of refugees escape execution. As she is escaping on a ship set for England she is washed overboard in a terrible storm, but when she surfaces her brother and the ship are gone. Instead, a mysterious stranger who speaks a strange English rescues her and takes her to his lighthouse. As she recovers she learns that he is Armitage Pierce, a keeper of the lighthouse on Loftstone Island along with his grandfather. Their lighthouse is full of mysterious items she has never seen before, their clothing is strange and the books on their shelves have an impossible year on them. Lili has somehow travelled through time to 1873 England. Now, she must learn how to navigate this new time despite Armitage being wary and closed-off with her, before her own time catches up with her.

This was one of the sweetest stories I've read in a long time! Sarah Eden does a great job depicting different types of love and interweaving those relationships to create one cohesive story. Sarah also did an excellent job describing and creating such a contrasting atmosphere between the tension and fast paced French Revolution and the more calm and safe 1873 England. Lili's confusion with all of the "modern" advancements and culture shock was entertaining to read and helped set the tone of Lili truly being lost in time. Watching Lili and Armitage's relationship develop was also so heartwarming and I loved the tenderness of the feelings they had towards each other.

I really enjoyed Lili as a character. She is strong, selfless, and fiercely committed to her mission towards her people, and with Armitage and the people of Loftstone Island she is shown to also be compassionate, kind, and clever. Her confusion and helplessness at not knowing the intricacies of the time she is in makes her vulnerable but she never lets that put a damper on her spirit. Armitage is also the biggest sweetheart, I loved him and quirks and he makes the perfect partner for Lili.

The only thing I didn't enjoy was some of the pacing. I felt like for all of the events that occurred in the last portion of the book, the middle portion was too long of a build up for it. The ending felt very abrupt and I wish the author has expanded more on all of the things that happened at the end, and that there was a little more closure, though the unfinished storylines seem to be leading to a sequel. Despite this though, it was still a very enjoyable read.

I recommend this book for readers who enjoy time-traveling tales with historical romance, action, lovable characters, and magical elements.

Time flies when reading this time traveling romance! I couldn't get enough! So excited for book 2!

I received an ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.