At this point, I don’t know how many times I have reread this book. The science aspects of time pull me right in but I stay for Will and Marian. I definitely recommend this series as it has the most unique and enthralling time-travel books I have ever read. ( )

3.5 stars rounded to 4.

When I heard Jody Hedlund was publishing a time-travel novel I was intrigued.

Time-travel isn't a genre I normally read as I find it interesting just not very... Interesting as they are so outlandish and, yeah, I can't really say as I agree with them since it is after all time-travel.

Come Back to Me mixed some of my favorite parts of Hedlund's writing with a new idea and into fantasy which I found neat through not my favorite subject.

Now, I can't say I agree with the way Hedlund went about with the time-travel and am still unsure if I like it but it was for sure an interesting idea.

Warnings: 16/18 up due to attraction, suggestiveness and some descriptions.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. ( )

Such a fun time travel romance. And a really great mystery. I'd love to continue the series to see where the author will take it after the ending of this. ( )

This one isn't for me. Can't even get off the first page. Maybe someone else will like it better than I did. ( )

I haven't read a lot of Hedlund's work before, so I thought, based on the premise of "Come Back to Me," that I would enjoy taking a risk on a new series of hers. The basic premise of this series is connected to the Tree of LIfe, the fabled tree that was in the Garden of Eden, There are waters that have been collected from around the tree, giving them healing properties. Obviously there are many who want to get their hands on such an object, and Marian Creighton's father was one of them. When he ends up in a coma after drinking from a vial said to have this special water in it, she becomes the person left to solve the riddle.

Through a series of wild events, Marian begins to have visions of a stately knight on a horse. (Yes, it's really a knight! ;) ) William Durham, to be precise. He is a valiant man who seeks to help Marian on her quest, but even Marian isn't sure what's happening. Over time, a relationship blossoms and Marian must face the greatest challenge of her life--to leave William to return to her time, or remain with William as his wife.

I am not a typical reader of time-travel stories, but this one was well written with lots of twists and turns. I would think if you were an Outlander fan ( which I haven't read, so I can't judge the similarities consistently) that you would enjoy this unusual book, the first in a new series.

I was an early reader, thanks to #Netgalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own. ( )