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Title: Across the Ages
Author: Gabrielle Meyer
Genre: Historical Fiction
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Synopsis: “Do you think ‘tis His will that you live like this?…Mayhap it isn’t a curse, after all…but a gift from God that only a few are privileged to experience.” Caroline Reed lives two lives in two very different time periods: one of the pirates and one of the Prohibition. With little information as to why she was born this way, Caroline seeks to discover her family history. A search for her mother leads her to disguise as a boy on a pirate ship and leaves her to question not only her own identity but those of her ancestors. As Caroline discovers who she is, she learns more and more about exactly what this supposed gift means for her future—and how much she’ll have to give up in just a few short days.

Analysis: As perhaps my most anticipated read this year, Across the Ages 100% lived up to the hype and my (maybe slightly) lofty expectations. Gabrielle is a brilliant plotter and brings all three previous books to connect in this beautiful story. My mouth literally dropped open at one point—no spoilers here, you’ll have to read it for yourself! While it could be considered speculative or fantasy to some, I love that Caroline is so relatable. She struggles with real life issues such as pleasing people and her personal identity, and Gabrielle masterfully weaves timeless truth into these pages. Not to mention this book has a swoony pirate! Scottish brogue?! Yes, please! But I must say I have a soft spot for Caroline’s other love interest too. The deeper the time crossing goes the more obsessed I become with this series! As always, I can’t wait to read what Gabrielle writes next!

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Guys. Pirates. Airplanes. Gold. Ernest Hemingway. Ships. Prohibition. Hidden identity. Revivalists. Buried treasure. Robbers. Romance. This book has it all.

It's a time travel historical romance and I was hesitant because I get super confused when people mess with timelines but I am SO glad I said yes because it was entirely captivating.

Thank you Bethany House Fiction for the gifted ebook.

From the publisher: Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth.

The Timeless series has easily become a favorite of mine and I’m always anticipating the next book! They never disappoint and always cover interesting historical periods - this book lets you live out high seas adventures on a pirate ship in 1727 and Prohibition and gangsters in 1926.

I think the romance in this book may be my favorite so far of the series! The story started out a little slower for me, but then became a major page turner. I’m always so anxious to find out how these stories will come together, but never want them to end!

Although you could read this book as a standalone - PLEASE read the earlier books first as this one includes some big spoilers for previous books.

“Mayhap you were born this way so God can work through your life, Caroline. Not because your mother or grandmother sinned, but because God has a plan for you.”

I have loved each book in the Timeless series. In the first three books, Gabrielle Meyer chose time periods that I have always found interesting and I loved getting a fresh perspective and new insights. In book four, Gabrielle introduces Caroline and she may be my favorite of the time crossing women. Living simultaneously in two timelines would be challenging to say the least, but the others had someone they could trust and talk to. They had someone who could somewhat explain what they were dealing with. Caroline was flying blind. She had nobody who could give her advice, explain things, or even just someone to vent to! I can’t imagine how much more difficult that would be! And, for the most part, Caroline handled it with grace and empathy. There were a few times when she was a little judgmental or petty, but nobody is perfect and she did get past that. I loved her 1927 parents and how loving and accepting they were. I adored Lewis, he was perfect for 1927 Caroline. Marcus is such a cinnamon roll character and the perfect example of how God’s grace can change us. I loved the visit with Hope and Grace and would love more updates in future books. I truly hope that we find out that Caroline and her 1727 grandfather managed a reunion. This entire concept is so imaginative and well written. And there are so many historical options that the series does have to end for a long time!

This was my first read of the Timeless series and I loved it so much that I need to go back and read the other 3!

A girl Caroline who lives 2 lives- one in 1727 as a stowaway on a pirate ship masquerading as a boy and in 1927- the daughter of a minister who has to keep her brother's nefarious activities quiet lest her family be ruined.

I liked her life in 1727 the best. I understand why she wanted to escape where she was raised there and she was so brave to hide as a boy. Though I'm a big fan of the 1920s, I really felt it unfair the secret she had to keep from her parents.

I like that when she tells people at this age of her double lives, they are a bit skeptical but choose to believe her. I think she trusts the right people to help her understand this gift she has been given. The choices she had to make related to the gift are hard but I felt she made the right one even when it's sad.

Woaaaaaahhhhhhhh this book.
The setting. The romance. The lively characters. Everything. Wowwwww.
Every single book in this series has been incredible so I knew this one would be as well, but wow. It blew me away.
I felt like I was experiencing everything right alongside the characters. I could feel the tension. I could picture myself right in the main character’s shoes. I was so immersed in the story and I stayed fully captivated until the last page.
I may or may not have cried when I finished it. I didn’t want it to end.
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*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts expressed are strictly my own.*

This book totally captivated me!

I had never read any fiction book with pirates before and that is what made this one so fascinating!
I could tell that the author had done a lot of research so I was looking forward to reading her notes at the end. I sort of wish I had read them before I read the book. It really enriches the story for me if I know more about the ideas for the characters and the history while I’m reading.

I have really enjoyed this series, even though the third book did make me a little nervous with all the witch trials.

I’m so glad this series is continuing. This story was different in the fact that the characters had no guide. And sometimes there were so many characters from the past books mentioned that I had trouble remembering who they were.
But I did love all the Christian references and seeing how faith can change lives.

Highly recommend!

Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read this book. The opinions are entirely my own.

I loved this fresh take on this travel-crossing romance, which features vivid historical details, including pirates, a treasure hunt, lots of emotions, and a swoony romance.

Caroline exists simultaneously in 1727 and 1927. Each night, she sleeps in one life and wakes up in the other. In searching for answers about her unique existence, Caroline discovers a letter from her mother that hints at her experiences as a time-crosser. This revelation sends Caroline on a quest to uncover the truth.

In 1727, while pursuing the mysteries of her mother's past, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship heading to the Bahamas, her mother's last known location. Amid treacherous waters, she encounters Marcus Zale, a ruthless yet handsome pirate. As she navigates this dangerous world, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and unexpected alliances.

It was a wonderfully engaging and satisfying read! The writing was beautiful, and there were many amazing plot twists. I enjoy unpredictable books that keep me guessing and turning the pages, and this one certainly did that.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

This series continues to be one of my absolute favorites. As soon as I saw the cover, I knew I was going to love this story. I love books with pirates, and while the 1920s isn’t my favorite historical period, I still love reading books set during that time. I am not going to say too much about the details of the book, because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. I had to use all my self control not to look at the end of the book to see who Caroline chose.
Caroline had so much growth throughout the book. She was strong and independent and really had to learn to trust God and others.
This book was so full of the message of God’s mercy and grace, and how none of us deserve it, but He gives it to us anyway. I really loved who Caroline ended up with and how that storyline played out. I also enjoyed getting to catch up with characters from a previous book. If you haven’t read this series, you are missing out!

I LOVED this book. I have not read the others in this series, but have been hearing so much about these books I had to read it. I’m so glad I did! When I finished I immediately went online and bought the paperback. It was that good.

There were so many wonderful plot twists. I like a book that is unpredictable. One that keeps me guessing and turning pages and this one certainly did that. There were so many situations where I was thinking - “How is she ever going to resolve this?”. The author is a genius at keeping everything straight and coming up with the perfect solutions!

There was a strong Christian message of redemption (which I appreciated) without being overly preachy.

A wonderfully engaging and satisfying read! I highly recommend this book. Now I’m going to have to go back and read all the others!

A life shrouded in secrecy, Caroline Reed as she is known in 1727 or Caroline Baldwin in 1927, is desperate to understand the two lives she lives. In 1727, after finding a letter from her deceased mother, and being told by her father she is to enter into an arranged marriage, Caroline runs away intent on finding out the truth of who she is and why she must live these two vastly different lives. Deciding it is worth the risk and danger, she disguises herself as a cabin boy and boards a ship headed for Nassau, Bahamas, not realizing she has traded one danger for another. Crossing paths with a swashbuckling pirate was not on her list of things to do, yet the pirate does not seem quite so dangerous, and just may have a secret himself. In 1927, as the daughter of a well-known preacher, Caroline feels the weight of her secret life as well as keeping the secrets of her siblings. If any of those secrets come to life, they will destroy the lives of those she loves. Time-crossing between pirate ships and speakeasies, plantation life and prohibition, Caroline makes a discovery that will change her life forever.
I eagerly anticipated this book and parts of it were exciting, yet I was disappointed in the feeling of hurriedness towards the end to a climax which was not as powerful as in her previous books. I was pretty confident in my guess as to which timeline Caroline would choose, less than halfway through the book. The people that she would be leaving seemed to accept her astounding story quite readily and seemed sad that she would die but it did not appear as tragic to them as I felt that it should have been. However, despite these various reactions, I did enjoy the book. Ms. Meyers is a master storyteller who is very adept at weaving together various timelines, characters, the nuances of time travel, and history into a novel that will have readers asking for more! I thank Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I am not required to leave a positive review. All opinions within this review are my own.

The amazing 4th book in the series and they are all enjoyable!

This is Caroline's story - and as usual, it's set in two completely different time periods, but her character fits so well in both. I really enjoyed both storylines and the characters in each. I love this concept and have really enjoyed this whole series.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

Across the Ages is the gripping fourth book in the fantastic Timeless series. This novel, besides being an historical work of art, for those of us who also write, it’s a masterclass in building and maintaining tension. Thirdly, while I’m gushing, it’s ridiculously clever to the point the time traveling ramifications made my head hurt at times. I consider myself relatively intelligent, but I truly don’t know how Gabrielle Meyer keeps all the details straight.

This time around we meet Caroline who lives two lives, two hundred years apart. Unlike previous books though, Caroline didn’t have a ‘time crossing’ mother to explain what was going on. In 1727 she’s the ward of an overbearing grandfather. Before events take turn she runs away to try and find her mother to see if she had the same condition. In 1927 she’s the daughter of a pastor whose impassioned speeches on morality are catching the attention of a nation. However Caroline’s father doesn’t know his two sons are crooked.

Much like in book one, When the Day Comes, there’s a big plot twist two third of the way through, regarding Caroline’s mother, and this was so clever it made the whole book for me. If you like history, romance, intrigue, pirates(!) and to be kept guessing, then this is a book and series for you.

I received a copy of Across the Ages from the publisher via NetGalley, the fan-girling is all my own.

Buckle up, me hearties.

Across The Ages may be my most loved of Meyer’s stories because she wrote about universally fascinating and relatable topics: pirates and gangsters, the need to control our future/surroundings, and the bonds of family. Each of these complementing topics was then stitched together with golden threads of faith and love.

I'll remember this book because:

💜of the focus on flawed Christians who struggle with making the right choices and who have trouble trusting anyone until they get to the end of their rope and realize that God was with them every step of the way, ready and willing to help.

💜of the reminders about redemption, the healing power of forgiveness, and faith in God’s plan

💜of the encouragement to walk boldly and the importance of bolstering the courage to walk away

💜of stellar characters; ones who are desperately seeking their corner of freedom from what they feel is a restrictive society

💜of a dreamy, tender-hearted, ‘Robin Hood of the Sea’ pirate with a Scottish brogue who occupied my thoughts for days!

As I turned the last page, I felt compelled to do some introspection to uncover what my treasure is and where it’s located. Sadly, I’ve let it become tarnished lately. I need to change that. ASAP.

Book four can be read as a standalone, but you’ll enjoy the connections made in the last quarter if you’ve already read previous books in the series.

I’m hooked on Gabrielle Meyer’s ‘Timeless’ series and am already counting the days until book 5, ‘Every Hour Until Then.’

I was gifted this copy by Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Oh my goodness! This book was absolutely amazing! I loved the time periods it was set in, 1727 and 1927. Please note this is book 4 in the series and I highly recommend you read them in order otherwise there will be spoilers. Anyway, I loved Caroline’s character so much. I was fascinated by both of her lives. I liked that she was on a pirate ship in 1727 and a minister’s daughter that was sneaking into speakeasies in 1927. Both her lives were so interesting, there is usually one “life” I like much more than the other but in this book I loved both. However, I did know which one I wanted her to pick and she picked it, yay! Caroline is different from the previous books because she has no guide to tell her why she time travels or to explain that she has to choose one or anything. So I was very curious how it was going to go. I feel like this story had more Christian content than the previous books, I could be wrong on that, but I just loved the message of redemption and how much Christian content was included. Overall, I absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it!
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Content(SPOILER ALERT):
Miscarriage

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

And the book hangover begins now… SO good! I can’t get enough of this series. Gabrielle Meyer ALWAYS manages to surprise me, along with ALL the other emotions… just read it and tell me I’m not wrong. I try to avoid any details prior to reading this series so I was pleasantly surprised to find out who this one was about. And it was great getting to see some of the characters from previous books! I loved the timelines. Gabrielle's love of history shines in this series!

BEAUTIFUL.

This book found me at a great time (and low point) in my year when I needed reminded of some very key facts about life. I loved the faith themes woven throughout about forgiveness and making positive choices and the right ones for your own life. It came together in this powerful way that resonating across the plot in those final chapters. I was surprised by some of those moments (in a good way) that they took a direction I wasn’t expecting.

I thought the romance plot for this book was awesome. I appreciate that every book has a different feel with the romance and that it’s not repetitive. This allowed space for a nice platonic friendship and a romantic swoony one too. I loved the side characters and all of the well researched historical aspects too. I loved seeing Caroline’s growth and self discovery and her resilient nature to figure out key elements of her past.

Another fabulous book for this series you won’t want to miss.

Overall audience notes:

Historical Fiction + Romance
Language: none
Romance: kisses
Violence: moderate
Content Warnings: miscarriage (side character), infidelity (side characters)

This book had me not wanting to put it down. I was drawn to the story with the pirate theme as well as in the alternate lifetime. What a unique story! This book will pull you into history like nothing else and have you rooting for both timelines.

While some of the elements are harsher due to the time period, they are presented in a way that is appropriate for teen readers and they would love this series. While the other books should be read before this one, I feel like more than the others, it could stand on its own.

TRIGGER WARNING that I so wished the publishers would have stated in the front or back cover because I would have never read it and given a poor rating if I had known. A Miscarriage happened to a side character in some detail. In my opinion it need not have been included for the story plot point, there were much better, less traumatic and triggering to sensitive reader ways to reveal the characters true identity.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC, this is my honest review unfortunately. I do plan to continue the series and hope in the future this publisher will have content warnings.

I’ve really enjoyed this series and recommended it to others. That said, this one was not my favorite. It was ok, and I enjoyed the love story parts in particular.
I received this book from the publisher via net galley in exchange for an honest review. 3-1/2 stars.