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Timeless Moments Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Michelle Kidd (Author), Megan Tusing (Narrator), Brilliance Audio (Publisher)
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Jack Vines has the Victorian home of his dreams - or so it seems until he discovers an intriguing beauty lurking in the shadows. Stunned, he finds they share the house but live a century apart. The realization leads him to questions so disturbing it changes both their lives forever. She is a prisoner of the past, shrouded in a world of dark mysteries. He holds the keys that will protect their future. But first, he must solve the mystery concealed for nearly 100 years.

Review

"This novel takes the reader on a voyage of emotions, making for a rich and satisfying conclusion.The final pages tie everything together in a poignant way. It is intricately plotted and matches vivid action with substantial character development. The characters, from the evil Hunsdon to the secondary characters like Addie, are truly complex. Moreover, there is a tense feeling of suspense. The reader becomes absorbed the characters' plights, hopes, and dreams and loves and cheers for their safety. This novel shows great care with difficult subject matter and a triumph of love and family. Well done." -Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Virginia-born novelist Michelle Kidd enjoys writing about her native state and finds beauty and intrigue in the world around her. Her faith in God and belief that all things are possible are woven through all her works. www.michellekidd.com
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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 14 minutes
  2. Author
    Michelle Kidd
  3. Narrator
    Megan Tusing
  4. Audible release date
    November 16, 2017
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  7. ASIN
    B077H55BT3
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 11 hours and 14 minutes
Author Michelle Kidd
Narrator Megan Tusing
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date November 16, 2017
Publisher Brilliance Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B077H55BT3
Best Sellers Rank #147,538 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#820 in Religious Mysteries (Books)
#1,718 in Historical Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)
#5,354 in Women's Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
4,236 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the storyline captivating, well-crafted, and intriguing. They also appreciate the interesting narrative and live action that's felt and heard. Readers describe the writing quality as wonderful, superb, and skillful. They find the book riveting, gripping, and compelling. Customers also find the characters believable. Opinions are mixed on the engagingness, with some finding it hard to put down and others saying it's hard to follow at times.

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417 customers mention "Storyline"411 positive6 negative

Customers find the storyline captivating, entertaining, and well-supported. They also describe the book as a well-crafted crime travel piece with timeless moments.

"I couldn't stop reading. What a well crafted crime travel piece. l'll certainly be looking for more Michelle Kidd books." Read more

".../duel timeline thing, it really worked at first and kept the story moving at a good pace, but later things got confusing...." Read more

"...It was still very entertaining to see all the plotlines come together. I don't understand why everyone needs every little detail tied up in a bow...." Read more

"...A mystery written in a suspenseful way with romance sprinkled within. The Christian themed inspirational parts are woven in perfectly where needed...." Read more

278 customers mention "Plot"259 positive19 negative

Customers find the plot interesting, pulling them into different worlds. They also describe the book as a clean Christian story with suspense and sweet moments. Readers also mention that the mystery deftly weaves together three different stories, blending them seamlessly. They say the will to live is great and the live action is felt and heard.

"...The communication between Jewel and Jack was really neat and intriguing! There were parts that gave me literal chills...." Read more

"...And I DID enjoy this story and was amazed with the strength of Jewel’s character through every trial." Read more

"...This way the live action is felt and heard, tasted and seen. The details are vivid and the storyline is strong. The history is spot on...." Read more

"...It has some mystery and suspense, in addition to some sweet moments...." Read more

127 customers mention "Writing quality"116 positive11 negative

Customers find the writing quality wonderful, clear, and believable. They also appreciate the great attention to detail.

"...Again, pretty clear. Every character was not spouting scripture every other page, not at all. Also consider the year 1917...." Read more

"...This way the live action is felt and heard, tasted and seen. The details are vivid and the storyline is strong. The history is spot on...." Read more

"...I don't know. Ugh. I just have mixed feelings about the book. The writing was good, story was fine, but it just fell flat for me." Read more

"...The plot line is interesting and realistic in many parts. Hang with it in the slow sections;you will be glad you did...." Read more

101 customers mention "Characters"101 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters believable and authentic. They also say the different times and classes of people seem real.

"...The history is spot on. The characters are well-developed and strong. Evil is evil through and through. The innocent is innocent to the end...." Read more

"...I think the narrator did a good job bringing the characters to life...." Read more

"...It is one where the author writes strong characters that are interesting and relatable. The plot line is interesting and realistic in many parts...." Read more

"...Her characters are so lifelike and believable you will end up feeling as if you have known them all of your life...." Read more

72 customers mention "Time travel"65 positive7 negative

Customers find the time travel in the book intriguing.

"...book, and I recommend it for those who like a good mystery, a good time travel story, a gentle romance story, or just a well-written book with a..." Read more

"Timeless Moments marries exquisite writing with an amazing time travel storyline. Ah, but this isn't just any time travel...." Read more

"Time travel is always intriguing. The author has woven such a captivating plot sure to keep the feader's attention...." Read more

"...I love the intrigue of the various time dimensions and how she put it all together for a wonderful ending." Read more

28 customers mention "Readability"25 positive3 negative

Customers find the book riveting, suspenseful, and interesting. They also say the story grabs them right from the beginning and is gripping and compelling. Readers also mention that the storyline is short and non distracting, and the tension is maintained throughout.

"...Jack was interesting enough. Determined, passionate, and kind. I didn't like Sam at first...." Read more

"... I highly recommend this book, it was totally gripping, compelling, and lingering." Read more

"...few religious passages woven into the storyline were short and non distracting...." Read more

"I absolutely loved this book. It sucks you in from the very start and just keeps flowing...." Read more

27 customers mention "Enjoyability"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, creative, and real. They also say the characters are delightfully layered.

"...The communication between Jewel and Jack was really neat and intriguing! There were parts that gave me literal chills...." Read more

"...& the others suffer from lack of credibility, but this book shines throughout...." Read more

"...Michelle expertly crafts each scene so that the reader feels they are standing right there in the living room, feeling the warmth from the fireplace...." Read more

"She paints a beautiful picture with words. I was captivated from the first. I’ll look for more of her books." Read more

44 customers mention "Engagingness"24 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the engagingness of the book. Some mention that it's hard to put down and the slipping back in forth in time is seamless. Others say that it was a little hard to follow at times and they'd have to reread sections to understand.

"...The plot was intricate with three timelines but was not hard to follow at all...." Read more

"I'm surprised that the book got that many 5 stars. It was a bit convoluted and I'm not sure I want to read about God using time travel to help a..." Read more

"...The slipping back in forth in time is seamless. Don’t assume anything. Why? Because not everything is what it initially seems...." Read more

"...Yes, it was hard to put down. I have read time travel before but not quite like this one...." Read more

Very interesting and interesting novel.
4 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and interesting novel.
“Timeless Moments” (A Time Travel mystery) by Michelle KiddWhen I started reading this novel, I was expecting a mystery of sorts that was filled with suspense and even twists and turns. I was not expecting a novel of time travel, of sorts.While I found the start of the novel quite slow, I plugged away anyway. About 1/4 through the novel it began to pick up.This is the story of Jewel Whitmore. A woman who lives in the early 1900’s. It is also the story of Jack Vines, a man who lives in the present day. At some point they meet. There are certain items which can exist through time and they even find a way to communicate.Jewel is wanting/needing to leave her abusive relationship and Jack provides her the strength to make a plan to do so. Jack believes she may have been harmed before she could leave.Throughout all this Jack and a woman named Samantha look into the past occupants of the house and their stories, which include Jewel’s and find some things of interest and some things that add to the mystery of the house and its past occupants and some that create fear for Jewel.Mixed throughout this is a story of a woman from the mid 1960’s, how she came to find the love of her life and the surprises she faces and brings into Jack and Samantha’s life.I enjoyed the novel, particularly the last quarter. The ending was a bit of a surprise. The presence of the woman and how she truly exists is interesting but unable to truly understand how it occurrs: time travel, fluke, what was in God’s plan at the end.This is an enjoyable book to read. Just recognize that it is not simply a suspenseful mystery. It also is one of timeless moments centuries and decades apart. It is one where the author writes strong characters that are interesting and relatable. The plot line is interesting and realistic in many parts. Hang with it in the slow sections;you will be glad you did.Rating: 4.4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Cindy_Huff
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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I couldn't stop reading. What a well crafted crime travel piece. l'll certainly be looking for more Michelle Kidd books.
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Virginia Henderson
4.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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This has to be a personal record for sleep lost over a book. I stayed up till 8AM and got 60% through and had to stop only because my Kindle was dying, and I couldn't keep my eyes open. After a nap, I dived back in and finished. And let me tell ya, what a ride. I have so many thoughts so this will be longish and contain hidden spoilers.

I bought this a couple of years back and finally decided to give it a go. I wasn't 100% sure what direction this was going to take but right from chapter one I was sold. It instantly reminded me of the movie From Time to Time the way the past and present blended and characters were able to communicate across the years. I love this kind of plot and find it so fascinating. I'll talk more about that later.

I'll go ahead and touch on the characters first. There were several and each unique. Let's get our villainous sicko out of the way first. Hunsdon. He was just... the definition of evil and a creeper and there's not one good thing I have to say about him. Jewel was a timid and sweet MC who endured so much. Her beauty was constantly referred to, to the point that it was redundant. Jack was interesting enough. Determined, passionate, and kind. I didn't like Sam at first. I thought she was a needless distraction because I wanted to focus more on the time-travel stuff. Turns out I was wrong, lol. I liked her enthusiasm for history and all-things vintage. There is a ton of other characters but if I were to go through all of them, we'd be here a while. My favorites had to be Jeff, Cindy and their kids.

There were a number of Biblical references, moments of prayer, and acknowledging God. I read other reviews that stated this book was on the preachy side. While I do agree that there were a lot of Christian themes and such, as far as I can recall, the Gospel was never shared. There were no mentions of salvation or repentance. So, while there were a ton of references and characters crying out in prayer or declaring their trust in Him, it never went as far as to preach salvation. Actually...I have an issue with Jewel's dad.... (view spoiler)

As for the time-travel/duel timeline thing, it really worked at first and kept the story moving at a good pace, but later things got confusing. (view spoiler) The communication between Jewel and Jack was really neat and intriguing! There were parts that gave me literal chills.

The romance wasn't bad. Some kissing is about it.

And the ending...the big reveal...was not what I was hoping for. (view spoiler)

Overall: I could not put this down and was thoroughly invested. While it had its moments of confusion and unsatisfactory conclusions, I did enjoy this. If you like historical mysteries, unsolved murders, time travel and dual timelines, you'll probably like this.

CONTENT WARNING: Domestic abuse! Early on there's a scene that might be uncomfortable for young or sensitive readers. Beatings, drugging and murder. No language.
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Sharlene R. Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars if anyone had told me what this story entailed, I probably wouldn’t have read it. But - so glad I did!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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To enjoy this book, one would have to put aside their practical and analytical mind aside and just roll with the flow. And I DID enjoy this story and was amazed with the strength of Jewel’s character through every trial.
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AbbieCat
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put this down.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
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My mom read this before me and got me intrigued with the plot. I enjoyed this immensely, reading it in two sessions. The plot was intricate with three timelines but was not hard to follow at all. I knew immediately the woman in the water was Jewel, and when Aiden mentioned his grandfather, I knew he was Hundson. It was still very entertaining to see all the plotlines come together. I don't understand why everyone needs every little detail tied up in a bow. There's something called suspension of disbelief when reading some books or watching some movies, especially sci-fi, fantasy, and time travel. I like wondering just a bit.

I did notice that in the yearbook, Jewel was Jewel E Boydoh, and on the marriage license, it was Eugenia Jewel Boydoh. Also, after Jewel receives the first letter from Jack, she is concerned about him researching her. He says nothing about researching her in the letter, just wanting to get to know her better through the letters. He does research her, but he doesn't tell her he did.

One thing did concern me as a Christian believer was the scene she remembers on the porch with her father and Hundson comes to visit. Her father is portrayed as loving, Godly, and a pastor. When Hundson arrives and he is a stranger to her, it's apparent that at age 10, some sort of arrangement has been made for her to marry him when she grows up. Maybe things were different in the early 1900's, but she's TEN, and he's already very inappropriately interested in her. How could her father have allowed that and been fine with it? We know Hundson is very perverted, and this speaks to that, but ten? Would have appreciated more explanation there or for her to be older, maybe 15 or 16.

I think the reason exactly how she transports 50 years into the future is not explained is because she was very beaten up and had her head repeatedly bashed against the bricks. She was just barely even conscious and had been dumped in a fast flowing and icy river at night. Even if there'd been a tunnel or mist or something, she wouldn't have seen it. Just saying.

As for the editing several reviewers have mentioned, maybe I was just reading too fast to notice, but bad editing always throws me out of the story, and that only happened with the two issues noted earlier. I've worked with an author who currently has 10 novels on Amazon and my job was mostly editing. Maybe if I had read really slowly and critically, I'd have found a few more things, but as far as I'm concerned, the editing was pretty clean. For a first novel, it's great, and I look forward to more from Kidd in the future.

So many reviewers mentioned that if they'd known it was a faith based book, they would've passed. Here's a sentence from the book description: Timeless Moments is a spine-tingling suspense laced with FAITH and love. Pretty clear to me. Also the author information says that she enjoys weaving her faith through her stories. Again, pretty clear. Every character was not spouting scripture every other page, not at all. Also consider the year 1917. The faith issue was very conservative, certainly not anything to cause all the ranting about it other reviews did. If a book offends you so much, walk away, ask for a refund, anything but really snarky and mean reviews.
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Robin
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written Page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
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I love the cover of Timeless Moments and the title is perfect. This well-written page-turner was intriguing from the beginning. A mystery written in a suspenseful way with romance sprinkled within. The Christian themed inspirational parts are woven in perfectly where needed. Michelle Kidd wrote this multi-time period where each player gets a chance to tell the story in his or her voice, drawing the reader into the scenes as they unfold. This way the live action is felt and heard, tasted and seen. The details are vivid and the storyline is strong. The history is spot on. The characters are well-developed and strong. Evil is evil through and through. The innocent is innocent to the end. The pain is real. The only thing not real is the time travel—well—maybe—you decide.
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Sundari Venkatraman
5.0 out of 5 stars What a story!!!
Reviewed in India on May 31, 2024
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I can still feel the goosebumps all over my body, after completing the book late last night. What a wonderful story the author has woven. Kudos to Michelle Kidd's imagination and versatility in penning this saga, bringing all the threads of the story—believe me, there are many—to a neat finish. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Looking forward to reading more of her works. 
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Celia - Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly complicated story
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
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An unnerving murder mystery including a surprising paranormal theme tieing together the people, the house, and several generations. I found this book fascinating, and had to read it in one go! Highly recommended.
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Linda Jackman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2023
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This one was so different to many books that I have read of this genre, to be honest it was a breath of fresh air. Very much enjoyed couldn't put it down and well written. Many thanks to the author, and highly recommend.
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Annette
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Story!
Reviewed in Germany on May 18, 2019
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Jack is fascinated by old houses. He loves to restore them and there is one in particular he always fancied in his home town. When he moves in and starts restoring it room by room, he has a spinetingling experience: There’s a young woman crying her eyes out in the garden. She insists it’s her garden, but when she runs frantically back into the house, she disappears. Jack begins to dig into the history of the house and finds any number of heartbreaking secrets.

This mystery is extremely intriguing and has a little bit of various things: time travel, romance, fight against abuse and fascinating riddles. With an easy to read language, the story captivated me from the start. Some of the riddles were easy to solve, others made for some surprising twists in the story. Woven into the absolutely believable characters is their faith, which comes naturally most of the time. Only in the end the author had to ram home a christian message that I felt was out of place. It knocked me over the head and left an unpleasant taste after this gripping read.

Some of the plot twists were a little too predictable and when the obvious bad guy really turned out to be the bad guy I was a little disappointed, but only a little. Overall, the story is great, well written and makes for an excellent reading experience. Highly recommended!
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Brenda Needham
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading.
Reviewed in Australia on June 13, 2021
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I loved every moment of this story I would suggest for everyone who enjoys mysterious things to read it lovely.
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