Hands of Time

One careless moment. One impossible journey. One terrifying choice. Nineteen-year-old Cory Hazard's life is perfectly ordinary, until he finds a strange watch in a fitting room at work and, with one accidental touch, is hurled thousands of years back in time, to Ancient Egypt. Alone and terrified, Cory finds shelter and hope in the community of Jewish slaves. But survival in this harsh ancient world means playing by rules he doesn't understand, speaking a language he barely knows, and enduring physical hardships that push him to his breaking point. As Cory fights for survival under the scorching desert sun, will he accept this new life, or find courage he never knew he possessed in a desperate gamble to return home? A pulse-pounding tale of survival, identity, and the unbreakable will to return home. The perfect standalone adventure in the Hands of Time series for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine, and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars "The whole series was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome." Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can't say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it." Reader review, 5 stars

A season of joy becomes a night of tragedy… When Alec Whitfield travels to seventeenth-century Virginia to visit his estranged brother, Charles, he hopes for reconciliation and a chance to bring his family together. But his arrival sets in motion a deadly chain of events. Charles, ready to secure his future with his brother, has struck a lucrative bargain-but greed and secrets have a way of destroying even the best-laid plans. On the winter solstice, the shortest and darkest day of the year, a dreadful murder changes everything, and Alec faces an agonizing choice: pursue vengeance in the past, or leave to protect his family from the same fate… A heartbreaking novella in the beloved Hands of Time series, about brotherhood, loss, and the power of family bonds. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars "The whole series was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome." Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can't say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it." Reader review, 5 stars

A bond that stretches across centuries… For Valerie Whitfield, a magical antique clock was the key to an extraordinary journey through time. But the full, warm life she and her husband Alec have created in the seventeenth century is abruptly shaken by a visitor from the life she left behind. Shortly after, Valerie's teenage son, Finn, vanishes without a trace… Frantic with worry, Valerie and Alec search for their beloved son, but with each passing day, hope grows dimmer. Too late, they realize that Finn has undertaken his own voyage through time. Valerie would search for a thousand lifetimes to find Finn, but it is a dangerous journey that will separate her and Alec from all they have ever known, and test their strength and resilience to the limits. With every setback, Valerie's resolve only grows. She'll stop at nothing to bring Finn home. Until a shocking revelation changes everything… An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story of a mother's unconditional love, and the unbreakable ties that bind us across time. A passionate, romantic read for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars

She never planned to return… To save her husband's life, Valerie Whitfield makes the momentous decision to travel to the twenty-first century. But disaster follows when a time-traveling accident leaves her and Alec stranded there, far from their beloved family and home in seventeenth-century Virginia. When they lose their best hope of returning, Valerie's dreams of holding her loved ones again seem to be slipping through her fingers. Will she remain lost in time forever, untethered from all she holds dear? Meanwhile, tragedy is unfolding back in Virginia for her sister, Louisa. Powerless to help from across the centuries, Valerie and Alec can only keep fighting to get home. But if they manage to succeed against all the odds, what devastation will they find when they return…? This emotional and heart-wrenching saga about the unbreakable bonds of family and the enduring pull of home is perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars "The whole series was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome." Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can't say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it." Reader review, 5 stars

Can her gift light the way in the darkest moment? Ever since following her sister into the past, Louisa Sheridan's world has been torn between two centuries. As a woman out of time, she has found love and family in colonial Virginia with her husband, Kit, and their children. But this life is threatened when Kit falls deathly ill, and Louisa faces an impossible choice: try to treat him with the resources available, or risk a journey back to the twenty-first century. As her extended family faces turmoil and challenges in their own lives, Louisa turns to her beloved sister, Valerie, for help. While Kit hovers between life and death, Louisa prays that her family's gift will be the answer. But as each minute slips away, will the gap in time bring salvation for her family, or will they be torn apart forever…? The Ties that Bind is the final epic instalment in the saga of the Whitfields and the Sheridans. A deeply moving story of love, loss and life-altering choices, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars "The whole series was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome." Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can't say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it." Reader review, 5 stars

She needed an escape… After a devastating divorce, Valerie Crane escapes to the picturesque English coast, hoping to soothe her damaged heart. On the hill behind her inn, the elegant ruins of Yealm Castle draw her repeatedly, but instead of peace, Valerie is swept up in an astonishing mystery when she is transported to the year 1605. Alone and afraid, Valerie only starts to grasp what has happened when she meets the handsome but taciturn Alec Whitfield, master of the castle, which is now impossibly restored and beautiful. Alec doesn't believe Valerie's story, but just as her last hope fades, his charming, roguish brother, Finlay, persuades Alec to let her stay. As Valerie grows closer to both brothers, passion flares into a love triangle that could consume them all. And the danger and violence around them escalates when Finlay becomes entangled in a treasonous plot. With lives on the line, if Valerie can find a way back to her own time, should she take the chance to run? Or will she risk everything for a chance to save the man she loves? A stunning, romantic and unforgettable story of a woman caught between two irresistible men and two vastly different worlds, struggling to find her place and follow her heart. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars

Can she hold on to hope? Louisa Jamison is drowning in grief after the loss of her parents when she makes a staggering discovery: her long-lost sister Valerie is alive in the distant past. Louisa knows she will go anywhere to find the only family she has left. Leaving all she knows behind, Louisa follows the clues and embarks on a perilous journey into the seventeenth century. It's an unfamiliar era, fraught with danger, and she grapples with both the strange customs and the unexpected connection she feels towards noble sea captain Kit, who becomes her anchor in the storm. But as their passion grows, it forces Louisa to make an agonizing choice. Should she stay with Kit and abandon her mission? Or leave him behind to complete her desperate quest and find her sister before she loses her forever? Two sisters, two timelines, and an incredible story of courage, sacrifice and romance. A Leap of Faith will transport readers who love Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley into a world of history and intrigue. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars "The whole series was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome." Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can't say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it." Reader review, 5 stars

One glimpse of the future could shatter everything… It's Christmas Eve, 1784, and Finn Whitfield is finally getting his dream: a secret journey to the twenty-first century to experience all the wonders his time-traveling parents have described. Finn expects an adventure. What he discovers instead is a gravestone bearing his young cousin Robbie's name-dated the very day he left. Racing back through time, Finn has mere hours to save the boy he loves like a brother. But in trying to save Robbie's life, will he become the very instrument of his death? A holiday tale like no other, The Christmas Gift blends the warmth of Christmas with a gripping, emotional story. The perfect seasonal addition to the Hands of Time series. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars "The whole series was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome." Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can't say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it." Reader review, 5 stars

Can she keep her family safe? Devoted wife and mother Valerie Whitfield is torn between two centuries. Born in twentieth-century America, Valerie once believed her adventuring days were over when she settled down with her husband, Alec, in colonial Virginia. But when her precious children become embroiled in dangerous affairs, Valerie faces unimaginable challenges. Her beloved daughter, Louisa, has fallen in love with a dashing rogue and now knows a secret that could ruin her and tear the family apart. Meanwhile Valerie's son, Finn, is risking his life as a spy in the American Revolution, a war that Valerie knows will shape the course of history – but which could also claim the lives of those she holds most dear. Valerie faces a terrible choice: should she use her knowledge of the future to try to protect her children, even if it means altering the course of history? Can she find a way to reconcile her modern sensibilities with the harsh realities of seventeenth-century life? And through it all, can she be true to herself and her own heart's desires? A sweeping story of romance, intrigue and gut-wrenching choices, the fourth epic installment in the Hands of Time series is perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: "Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can't describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!" Reader review, 5 stars "What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn't wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance." Reader review, 5 stars "If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story." Reader review, 5 stars "I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story." Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting." Reader review, 5 stars "Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!" Reader review, 5 stars "Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don't know how I'm gonna find another series to replace this one." Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I've ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!" Reader review, 5 stars "WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!" Reader review, 5 stars