Timetravel done well is always welcome in my reading world. This book is beautifully written and the time travel elements are so well put in the story that everything flows. I found myself moving back and forth between what I wanted the outcome to be and my emotions were up and down. I think this is a perfect book two in the series and although it can be read on its own I would suggest reading the first in the series to gain perspective.

In This Moment features a heroine who lives in multiple timelines simultaneously - in 1861, 1991, and 2001.

She lives in Washington, DC, in all three the periods, which places her at the centre of politics in three years which are each significant in US history. She has an interest in medicine in all three lives. In 2001, Meg is an overachieving medical student who is about to graduate as a doctor, 1941 Maggie is a nurse in the US Navy, and 1861 Margaret is a volunteer nurse with Clara Barton, who will later found the Red Cross.

I really enjoyed watching Maggie and Margaret practice medicine in the with the challenge of sometimes knowing the answer (thanks to modern medicine) but being unable to share their knowledge for fear of contaminating the timeline.

Margaret has decided she doesn’t want to get emotionally involved with a man in any of her lives, as that would complicate her eventual decision. But this is a romance, so of course Margaret meets eligible young man in each of her three lives. That becomes her central internal decision: which timeline—and man—will she choose—the secretive British gentleman, the reclusive Navy surgeon, or the ambitious US congressman? As a reader, I had definite opinions on each man … but would Margaret make the same choice?

It’s a testament to the strength of the writing that Margaret’s eventual decision became obvious and didn’t leave me thinking she’d chosen the wrong man (as I often find in plots where a character has to choose between multiple suitable suitors).

Margaret had a strong Christian faith in each timeline, which shouldn’t be a surprise: she is the same character throughout. What was good to see was that her three families were Christians as well, and faith was shown as a natural part of life. She does turn to God to help her make her decision, but (as is so often the case) the answer still didn’t become clear.

Margaret’s choice is one big difference between the two books. In When the Day Comes, Libby always knew she wanted to stay in 1775 with her marked mother (not least because her other mother was overly avaricious and insufficiently caring). With In This Moment, Margaret/Maggie/Meg had no idea which path she would choose.

There were a couple of scenes I didn’t enjoy reading in When the Day Comes, but have to acknowledge that they were essential to the plot. There were no such scenes in In the Moment (whew!). When the Day Comes also had a childbirth epilogue—not my favorite literary device. However, the epilogue was necessary as it was setting up the sequel (yay). In this Moment does the same thing, which is fantastic because it promises another sequel … and because it signals the twist that will make Timeless #3 different from the first two books in the series (brilliant!).

I recommend In This Moment to all fans at Christian historical romance or Christian dual timeline romance. It’s a unique concept, and I’m looking forward to the next Timeless novel.

Thanks to Bethany House and Net Galley for providing a free ebook for review.

Absolutely unreadable. Meyer's tone may work for her target audience, but her style lacks the nuance to keep anyone with meaty, complex, or dynamic tastes engaged with the story. Characters are one-dimensional and dull. Cannot recommend.

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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