There's something about settling in and reading a good time travel romance. Book 2 of the Pict in Time series is one of those "get lost in" reads. Emilie misses her best friend, Caitriona who is now living back in Pict time. Hen she gets her chance to join Cait will she also find love and happiness with a brawn warrior? Although she and Goodwin feel almost immediate attraction, they fight any deep emotion. Poor Emilie is subjected to quite a few trials, injuries, some heartache, and misunderstandings, some which came from Goodwin. This is a fast paced, action paced read. Even though Goodwin was acting as a warrior from he time would act, he drove me a little crazy at times. One of those, you want reach into the book and just give him a good shake. I have to be truthful, Emilie desired a shake or two herself. I am hoping that there will be a third book featuring Murielle.

Emilie has been very sad since her friend vanished. She has tried everything to follow her with no luck.
Staying in Scotland is her way of staying close by.
Goodwin is a warrior and guard to the king and his family. He's beginning to hope there could be more to life than fighting.
This is a time-travel romance and the second book in a series. You don't need to have read the previous one to enjoy this but personally I think I would have.
The characters are strong but funny as well. The difference in time is huge but maybe modern people aren't that different from the ancient ones.
There is plenty of danger and adventure to go with the romance.
Very good fun.

The setting an concept behind this series is fun and exciting. I've always wanted a time travel series that focuses on different couples, and that is exactly what I got with these books. Unfortunately, this plot dragged quite a bit for me. The third act breakup concluded, only for there to be a fourth act break up. Pride's writing is what kept me invested. They are excellent with the various character's thought processes and perspectives. While this particular installment wasn't a win for me, I am excited to read more of this series and from this author in the future.

Thank you Mia Pride, Dragonblade Publishing, and Netgalley for my advanced review copy. My opinions are my own.

Plot - 3
Writing and Editing - 4
Character Development - 4
Personal Bias - 2
Final Score - 3.25

This is Emilie & Goodwin's story and the 2nd in the Pict by Time series by Mia Pride. It can be read as a stand alone book but I recommend reading the 1st book just to be able to follow the characters better. Emilie's best friend disappeared in the first book and she is lonely and worried about her friend Cait. Emilie leads Haunted tours of Edinburgh to make money and during one of these she hits her head .... sending her back in time! Goodwin is a guard and friend to the king and wants more out of his life then just fighting. I'm not going to spoile the book for anyone but these 2 have quite the adventure ahead of them, and great chemistry together. They also have to come together to save Lucas. I absolutely loved the humor in the book, but with the main characters from two different times there is bound to be weird situations and misunderstandings lol. I would definitely recommend this series and it does have a Happily Ever After!

Orphan Emilie Wilshire only had her best friend, Caitriona but then Cait fell through the veil of time & Emilie’s attempts to follow have fallen flat. Living alone in a small flat in the heart of Edinburgh, Emilie works as a tour guide and spends her nights researching her geology, making a fascinating discovery: she is a descendant of Caitriona’s son Lucas. After leading a tour of Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults, a terrifying encounter leaves Emilie with a head injury. When she awakens, she finds herself in another place and time, Cait’s time. However, Emilie’s reunion with Cait is compromised when she discovers why she was sent back in time: Lucas is in danger, and only Emilie can save him. Goodwin Mac Dougal has long been satisfied with his life as a warrior & best friend to the king. But ever since King Brodyn fell in love with a woman from the future, Goodwin has been restless. When a strange woman arrives, bound and slung across another warrior’s horse, Goodwin is immediately drawn to this mysterious woman—and he knows that wherever she is from, it is not the year 686. She claims to know Queen Caitriona, and Goodwin recognizes her odd ways. Emilie, a beauty unlike any other, is from the future.
The second book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own I’d recommend reading Cait’s story first. Another very well written page turner. The characters are well portrayed & have depth. I loved both Goodwin & Emilie & loved their journey to a HEA. It wasn't easy, there’s lots of adventure & danger & things are tense but there is humour interlaced with the tension. A captivating, engrossing read & a lovely romance
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Really enjoyed this action packed, heart racing, sexy and fun adventure filled with exciting charters, interesting situations and undeniable passion.....great reading from beginning to end. Great reading!

After reading and loving the first book in this series, I couldn't wait to read book #2 and it was just as good as the first one!! This time it's Goodwin and Emilie's story and I have to say, there's not a dull moment throughout the book. Mia Pride is such a talented author and I've loved every book of hers that I've read so far. I especially love the time travel stories.

I adored Emilie, what a character she is! I also loved Goodwin and his protective side, he's so honorable!! Two worlds collide when Emilie, from present day 2023, and Goodwin, from 686 AD, meet and experience mutual attraction but it certainly won't be an easy time before they can finally have their HEA. Oh, and I'm still giggling at the Twinkies and Goodwin thinking his soul is being captured when Emile takes his picture with her cell phone. lol

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.