Yesterday and Forever

by Victoria Alexander

Book Overview

From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Victoria Alexander, her first novel, the classic time-traveling romance is back... An innocent trip to London leads to a voyage through time...will it lead... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0505520605
• ISBN13: 9780505520609
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Love Spell
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

HARD TO BELIEVE THIS IS A FIRST BOOK~!

I am a relatively recent participant to "romance" lit. And, I've generally not added the 'time travel' element to it. But, I must admit this book is wonderful in my estimation. The characters are fully developed through an omnipotent narrator who makes us see and truly care about the main characters as well as their fellow characters. Maggie is a modern 1990s woman with a fully-developed imagination. A shocking carriage ride transports her into the early 19th century where she meets the "true love" [Adam] she has always searched for. We witness the trying and troubling adventures that a modern American woman would face in Regency England. A lovely premise that Ms. Alexander does a fine job developing. Maggie is devastated at understanding the 'time paradox' that states she is an 'extra' person who cannot remain in that time-period. We suffer with her at the heartbreak to come. The only character not fully understood is Maggie's sister, "Kiki". But the writing is so wonderful that, though we only come to know Kiki in the last chapter, she becomes our last link to Maggie and we care very much what happens to them all. Please read and I think you will enjoy!

Wouldn't it be fun!

I loved the book! How many times have we all wished to be swept off our feet and fall in love during the Regency London era! The story may not be credible but wishful thinking never hurt anyone! Made me wish to be the heroine in the novel!

Laughs and tears in a very amusing package.

This is the first time-travel novel I have ever read. As a Regency Romance avid reader, I have been wondering for a while what would happen if a 21st century woman was dumped into 19th century England. Yesterday & Forever was the answer to my questions, and much more.To use one of Maggies own frases, this book had me in an emotional roller coaster all the time. I laughed, I felt sad for their imposible love and the ending (although a happy one) had me weeping like no other book before.The only criticism I have for this book is that I think the author exagerated a little with the use of slang in Maggie's speech. It is not necessary to fill every sentence that falls from her mouth with curses and improper language to convey the idea that she is from this century. Also, at the beginning it was a little annoying the way Maggie was always fighting with Adam over anything, and calling him names like "male chauvinistic pig". I think it was most undeserved, since Adam was nothing but kind and a perfect gentleman with her and also was offering her his hospitality.But this is not enough to spoil the enjoyment of a book that is otherwise just...wonderful.

Good Time Travel with Believable Heroine

In "YESTERDAY & FOREVER" we have Alex, the stuffy 19th Century English Lord and Maggie, the 20th Century modern woman colliding. Literally. After a long day of London site seeing, Maggie is ready to go home, however there are no cabs in sight. Along comes a gnome-looking gentleman on a horse-drawn carriage, offering to give her a ride. Little does she know, this ride is taking her back to Regency England.Alex, after lecturing his sister on obtaining a husband, is bumped by a flying Maggie, who is unconscious from her journey. After getting her to his home, Alex investigates her "purse" and find all sorts of 20th Century wonders, such as a driver's license, credit cards, and photographs. When Maggie awakes, her speech and manner are both strange to Alex, and goes about making her fit into society.This is the first time travel book I've read in which the 20th Century woman actually acts likes a 20th Century woman in her new time period. Maggie is witty, smart, and has a mouth on her that is very helpful in combating Alex's gloomy demeanor. She does not take the role of "possession" well, and this leads to sparks between her and her "saviour" Alex. The story between Alex and Maggie is good, although at times a little rushed. I don't want to give the ending away because I thought it one of the best parts of the book, but what Maggie leaves for her sister is priceless, and made for a wonderful conclusion to the book.I recommend this for a soft, easy read day.

Great Regency-era time travel.

I love the Regency era, and it particularly comes alive in this time travel adventure, because we get to experience it from the modern point of view of the heroine. She is from 20th century America, and her perceptions are like ours would be if we got to go to the Regency. There is a lot of humor and passion in this book. I really liked it a lot. One of my favorite time travels!