EDITORIAL REVIEWS

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"Past and present lives collide in Vera Bell’s hauntingly beautiful debut. A sexy, sensuous tale, where connections are never truly lost and love is the most powerful force of all."

— JULIE MCELWAIN, national award-winning journalist and author of A Murder in Time

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"Vera Bell's novel successfully combines historical fiction, romance, and a contemporary thriller. The flashbacks to Ireland are particularly engaging, with detailed and vivid descriptions."
 — HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

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"I will be very anxiously awaiting book 2 in the Always and Forever series. My guess is that anyone who picks up this book will feel the same way when they are finished.  5 Stars!!"

— READER VIEWS

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"A tantalizing medieval time travel novel. I give it 5 stars and hope to read more by Vera Bell!"

— CELTIC LADY'S REVIEWS

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"I can't put into words how much I loved this book. Think of Outlander but better (yes I said better). This book has everything!"

— A COURT OF SPINES N PAGES BOOK REVIEWS

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"This book has become my new obsession. I loved every second of it from page one straight to the end.This is Vera’s debut novel and WHAT a novel! I completely fell in love with the world she has created."

—  IRISH BOOKLOVER REVIEWS

 

"This is at its core a love story that is beautiful and crosses lines of time and place."

— MISS W BOOK REVIEWS BOOK REVIEWS

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“This was creative and unusual and really had me engaged. Excellent debut.”

— NOVELS N LATTE BOOK REVIEWS

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"From the bustling streets of Washington D.C. to the rolling Irish hills, Through the Veneer of Time is one story you won't want to miss."

— THE BOOKISH HISTORIAN BOOK REVIEWS

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"What a twist in the book after the tragedy, and then it comes out all right in the end. READ THE BOOK!" 

— COUNTRY MAMAS WITH KIDS BOOK REVIEWS

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"Against the backdrop of love, hate, and a killer's threat lies the attraction of a thriller's fast pace and heated twists and turns which will keep readers guessing, surprised, and moving between the urban milieu that is Washington D.C. and the wild world of Ireland."
 — MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"Bell mixes romance, mystery, and history to take the reader on an adventure across centuries."
— BOOKLIFE PRIZE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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READERS REVIEWS

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"I had to remind myself, this is fiction, when my heart started racing because I FELT what the character was feeling! This author is that good! I find it hard to believe this is her first book. I'm anxiously awaiting her next!"

— AMAZON REVIEWER

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"I'm already counting down the days until the next installment in this breathtaking story. Bell, keep writing with this magical vibe – you've got a fan for life!"

— AMAZON REVIEWER

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"Bell's ability to allow readers to feel the fear, the pain, and heartache of her characters is unreal."

— AMAZON REVIEWER

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"This book was such an extraordinary read. The right amount of thriller, suspense and romance. The connections between the characters are magnificent!"

— AMAZON REVIEWER

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"This thriller was absolutely on fire!!! This is such an amazing book! I could not put this page turner down. Absolutely perfect!!"

— NETGALLEY REVIEWER

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"I absolutely loved this book! The story drew me in from the first page and kept me spellbound till the end."

— GOODREADS REVIEWER

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"The story is full of suspense, romance, and mystery. I couldn't put the book down!"

— AMAZON REVIEWER

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"A fascinating revenge story in the fight for justice, this was a historical time travelling adventure that had me hooked from start to finish." 
— GOODREADS REVIEWER
 
"Once I got into this book I couldn't put it down! I'm so happy it's part of a trilogy because that means there will be more to read!" 
— GOODREADS REVIEWER

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"Wildly imaginative! Great, multi-faceted characters. Very unique plot. Vivid descriptions. A solid, interesting read!"
— GOODREADS REVIEWER