The Tides of Time: A Storm Tide Romance

By Sarah M. Eden

In 1793, a storm propels Lili forward through time, kindling a love that transcends the ages.

Fleeing the clutches of Robespierre's revolutionary Tribunal in France, Lili Minet makes a desperate escape on a ship headed to England, but her dangerous flight takes an unexpected turn when a violent storm catapults her off the ship and eighty years into the future, leaving her stranded in the unfamiliar world of 1873 England.

When lighthouse keeper Armitage Pierce rescues a woman from the tumultuous sea, he does not anticipate her silent, cold response to his gallant efforts. Though he is wary of this woman and her odd behaviors, he finds she is just as wary of him. And he can sense that she is not telling him something of great import to her. Only Armitage's grandfather, a man seasoned by the mysteries of the sea, can seem to penetrate Lili's defenses to offer her support. But as Lili heals from the physical and emotional wounds of her ordeal and Armitage continues to offer light and safety to her, a tender friendship blossoms between the two.

Yet the shadow of danger looms as the threat that chased Lili from France all those years ago reemerges in her new present. Together Lili and Armitage must navigate the challenges of a romance that grows to defy the boundaries of time and the perils that reach across the decades to ensnare Lili. As the storm clouds gather, Lili and Armitage face the ultimate test--discovering whether their bond is strong enough to rewrite the pages of history itself to save them and their love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1639933816
• ISBN13: 9781639933815
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Magic and romance during the Reign of Terror

When I'm not reading a Sarah M. Eden book, I tend to forget how much I enjoy her work. And then I casually pick one up and get sucked in because her stories are so good and her writing facilitates their telling so effectively. This is the eighth book of hers that I've read, and at this point, I don't think it's possible to go wrong picking up anything she's written. This book, however, is my favorite of hers so far, and I'm so excited to see that there's a second coming out in the series. Even though it's truly a horrific period of time, the French revolution and the Reign of Terror fascinate me. I can't help wondering how people could have gotten to the point that they cheered seeing people beheaded, even children. But I suppose history is full of similarly awful events in most countries. Then Eden added a bit of time travel into the mix, and everything became even better. She did it in a way that, somehow, was completely believable. Sure, why couldn't people be transported through time in certain waters during certain weather conditions? It seemed totally plausible while I was reading, even though I know it's not. She was able to appeal to my willing suspension of disbelief so that I didn't even feel like I was reading something fantastical. Bravo. And let me just say that the time travel gets even better by the end of the book. I loved the Scarlet Pimpernel element of this book, how Lili (20s) risked so much to save so many. My heart broke for her, having her own older brother so desperate to capture her and see her punished for her actions. (By the way, if you haven't read The Scarlet Pimpernel, you should.) Lili was brave and kind and so stubborn in the best of ways. She and Armitage (25) were so well matched. I loved the care and protectiveness Armitage had for Lili once they stopped being wary of each other. The grammarian within me struggled with the South Hampton way of speaking employed by the Pierces and others on the island (switching their subject and object pronouns), but I appreciate Eden's commitment to accuracy . . . even if a little bit of me died inside every time one of them spoke. Back to the characters, though. Armitage's grandfather was wonderful, and I adored him. The women who dubbed themselves Armitage's adopted aunts were perfect. So yes, I loved this book. Language: None Drugs: None Violence: Mentions of the guillotine Physical intimacy: Some chaste kissing LGBT: None

A 5 star story from Sarah Eden that I absolutely loved!

This is a review for The Tides of Time by Sarah Eden. This is a review for Netgalley in return for my honest opinion.   This story is very well written, and captured my interest from the beginning, and I absolutely loved the characters and the whole story!  The storyline kept me reading page after page because it was so interesting that I had to finish it so I could know what was going to happen.  The ending left my heart pounding because I never suspected it, and I really liked how the author drew the story to a close!  It is a great book, and even though it is fictional, there is a lot of historical fact that kept the story super interesting, and helped it to really flow well.  I highly recommend it, and rate it 5 out of 5! The story begins in 1793 amidst insanity of the horrible killing taking place during the French Revolution, where Lili Minet, who has already saved 76 people from madam guillotine, and is trying to get two more to safety, is being chased by her own brother, Géraud.  Géraud is an agent for the Tribunal, who believes people like his sister Lili is a traitor to France and the revolution, and he chases Lili down wanting to see her pay the ultimate price for her crimes, but Lili slips thru his fingers. Lili Minet finds herself in the ocean after being pursued by her brother, Géraud, and ends up being rescued by a handsome islander, Armitage Pierce, who pulls Lili to safety, and wonders what brought such a beautiful woman to his island south of England during a horrendous storm.  Armitage and his grandfather run the lighthouse on the island, and have dealt with a lot of loss, so Lili brings joy they never thought was possible after losing so many they loved.  Lili realizes she has been thrust 80 years in the future, and through it all, the she must learn to not only adapt to the new time, but she must adapt learning to trust people again, and hopefully leave the danger of France behind, but your past has a way of finding you, and Lili and Armitage must find their way through the Tides of Time!. Don't miss this story, as it is so good!  I highly recommend it!