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This was a good novel, with action, twists and turns. The author has a legal background as they clearly understand lawyers and legal matters.

Recommended read

I found this to be a decent first novel with plenty of action and some twists added to the mix. You can tell that the author understands the world of lawyers as it shows in the writing.

While there is a dash of romance added to the story, the scenes are not super steamy and off-putting. (Seriously, if I am reading something considered a "crime thriller", then I don't want a bunch of adult content added to the mix.)

I found this a fast paced debut novel. We meet Sarah Brockman, a Corporate lawyer who decides to set her own personal injury law firm working for clients who can’t pay and chasing causes she can’t win. Then a random horrific car crash shatters everything. Now she’s staring into the darkest shadows of the very system she’s dedicated her life to upholding, filled with corrupt judges, dirty cops and attorneys, offshore banking, massive fraud, and twists and turns through the highways and byways of Southern California, Mexico and the Cook Islands.
A thriller that I loved, with characters that were likeable (or not). The action drives the story forward to the point you can't put the book down until you have found out everything. There is also a dash of romance to top this story off.
Thanks to Netgalley.

The Time Keepers is an interesting mystery about Attorney Sarah Brockman. What I like in this book is that it is engaging, however, it is in slow pace, confuses me and there’s nothing much of character development. The turn of events did not excite me because they are predictable. I wanted to like it but I can’t, but, I don’t hate it either. The Time Keepers is an okay read.

I enjoyed reading this story set around a Law Firm with characters that keep you engaged from start to finish.

This is a perfectly good book, but the only reason I didn't give it the fifth star is that there was nothing particularly 'special' about this book. If you like thrillers with a bit of romance, some twists and turns in the story and would like a book based on a female lawyer, then this is the book for you.
I received a review copy and was happy to read to the end. I did find the title of the book a bit strange and really wasn't sure why it was called that.

This book is not at all what I expected. Based on the title and the cover, I expected some fantasy elements (my bad!) but this is a fabulous engrossing mystery. Fast-paced with plenty of suspense and twists and turns, There's just enough romance to keep me happy! Sarah (the heroine) is strong, independent, and fighting to hold on to her morals in what seems like a immoral world (sorry lawyers!) The characters are complex and engaging, the setting is woven intricately into the story, and the story-telling itself is phenomenal. We're shown instead of told which draws the helpless reader into the immersive mystery. Fabulous job!

Enjoyed the book would recommend there was so much going on

Thank you for allowing me to read this early release so I can review. This book was worth the time just needed a bit more "something" to make it stand out

The Timekeepers is a witty, page turner with love, greed, intrigue and mystery. While the story progresses at an unrealistic pace the characters are likable and interesting. Jenn Bregman has written a great story

The Good:
- I really appreciated that the sex scene in this was so PG
- Every scene contributed to the story as a whole. There wasn't any fluff, which made it a decently quick read.
- Good story line. It was more thriller than mystery. You know pretty early on who the culprit is, so it's just a matter of the protagonists figuring out a way to conquer the situation. Not bad for a first book.

The Bad/Not Amazing:
- Story flow: Transitions between events could be a bit hasty and sudden, which caused confusion at times. The character POV shifted by the paragraph quite often, which was odd at the beginning. But it didn't take away from the experience once I got used to it.

- Character development: Not much of it at all, which made the characters seem shallow so I didn't really care about them. Sam seemed intelligent in some scenes and then a total airhead in others. I also was a bit nauseous over some of the interactions between Sam and Sarah ("your Royal Lusciousness"...gag me).

- Lack of detail: I usually feel like authors give way too much detail. I am all about dialogue and fast-paced stories (so many books, so little time). But I could have used more detail in this book (might have assisted with the transitions).

- Some scenes were a bit unrealistic: e.g. when Simon could supposedly see exactly what Sam was typing on Simon's computer, from behind some bins in the hall, which has to be at least 10 feet away, so the font on Simon's computer must be big enough for my grandma to see from a mile away...

- Lots of F-word. It was either the F-word or nothing. I realize that word has become normal daily speech, but I still hate it and I admire an author who can tell a story without it.

<i> Thank you to NetGalley and Triborough Publishing for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.<i>

The TimeKeepers by Jenn Bregman.
The TimeKeepers centers on a young, idealistic, naïve lawyer named Sarah Brockman. Having left Big Law in search of work that will make a difference, Sarah finds herself barely scraping by, running her own personal injury firm working for clients who can’t pay and pursuing causes she can’t win.
Then, a random horrific car crash changes everything.
Brimming with corrupt judges, dirty cops, offshore banking, massive fraud, and countless twists and turns through the highways and byways of southern California, Mexico, and the Cook Islands, The TimeKeepers follows Sarah as invisible strings pull her closer and closer to the core of a shocking conspiracy. Facing off against a cunning and deranged adversary, Sarah must navigate a kaleidoscopic landscape of characters including a sharp-witted socialite, a felon and occasional crackhead, and a shameless Mexican raconteur – all while kindling a tender romance with her boyishly handsome new love, Sam, who’s been following the same trail… but from the other end, and the wrong side of the law.
Good read with good characters. I liked the story and the characters. Little slow in places but still a good read. 4*. Netgalley and Smith publicity.

I'm going to be kinder to a first time author, because frankly I am in awe of anyone who manages to write a book.

Sarah Brockman is a former Big Law attorney who has decided to become a plaintiff's attorney for personal injury cases. She wants to help the little guy. She witnesses a terrible hit and run accident. Brockman becomes the victim's attorney because of the almost non-prosecution of the case (the driver turned himself in).

About the same time she runs into and old law school acquaintance, Sam, who is now working for Big Law. A love story ensues, but this is where the book loses a star. The love story is just not well written. Too sugary sweet. Need some hot pepper thrown in.

Sarah makes some startling discoveries concerning the case she has taken on, not least that Sam is working on the same case from the other side and there are terrible things going on. Both of them have allies they aren't aware of. In Sam's case they are practically tap dancing in front of him. A bit of a plot hole. Why didn't they join up? Just tell Sam. Especially since these are people who love him.

Okay. The good. Clever and exciting plot. Clear explanations of life in Big Law, off-shore banking, and life in the plaintiff's lane. Characters I invested in. Fabulous and satisfying ending.

I would definitely read this and the next books Bregman writes.

DNF so I will not be rating or reviewing. Thank you for the opportunity to read this title.