Review: My First Time Travel Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 26, 2011
I have avoided time travel stories, like the plague. I'm not sure where my prejudices come from since I hadn't tried one; I just assumed I'd not like it. Or maybe it stems from that awful Meg Ryan/Hugh Jackman movieKate & Leopoldthat I just couldn't sit through. I was in the mood for a Highland Romance story when I came across this one. Initially I overlooked it because of the time travel aspect. But I had read a story by Michelle Willingham before and quite liked it, so I decided since this is a SHORT story I'd give it a try.Mary Samson, an American on holiday in Ireland, steps into a fairy circle while dreaming and wishing for love and a family. This unexpectedly and abruptly sends her back in time 900+ years into the arms of warrior Cian MacCorban. Cian has the gift of Sight and has ridden to the glen every day for 20 years hoping today would be the day his mystery woman would be there waiting for him. Mary has 3 days to fall in love and be loved or she will die. Unfortunately for Mary, she doesn't believe in love at first sight so she is determined to live life to the fullest and accept her fate.This was a sweet short story. I accepted the "facts" of the story where Mary is sent back in time by a fairy with the promise she will die in 3 days' time unless she finds love. I enjoyed watching Mary and Cian get to know each other and become more comfortable with each other. Even though the story covers a short amount of time, it was believable and sweet.So, now I think I'm ready to try a time travel novel. Thanks for the initiation!