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Monday, August 4, 2025

The Tides of Time: A Storm Tide Romance By Sarah M. Eden-A Time Slip Romance Review

Book Synopsis

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.

Book Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shadow Mountain
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 4, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639933816
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

This novel is a "Time Slip" romance, which is a very popular genre right now, and I love it. The Tides of Time launches the Storm Tide Romance Series. Characters travel back and forth between 1793 France and 1873 England.

Lili Minet is a brave, young French woman. She's saved many during the French Revolution from Madame Guillotine. Now, her luck has run out, and she runs for her life. Escaping on a ship, she faces disaster and is lost at sea. Lighthouse keeper Armitage Pierce saves her. Lili, however, doesn't grasp how much her life has shifted due to The Tides of Time.

The time travel elements were well done, but I wished for more on the magic behind The Tides of Time. Book two may reveal the how and why of this travel. The story includes great secondary characters. Grandfather Pierce and the island village's adopted mothers were kind and supportive. What a quaint place to live.

To preserve the magic, no added plot details are shared. Readers can expect a story rich with history, suspense, love, and a touch of enchantment. This novel offers a brilliant beginning to a new series.

****Meet Author Sarah M. Eden****

Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today best-selling author of witty and charming historical romances, including 2020’s Foreword Reviews INDIE Awards Gold Winner for Romance, "Forget Me Not," and 2020 Holt Medallion finalist, "Healing Hearts." She is a three-time “Best of State” Gold Medal winner for fiction and a three-time Whitney Award winner. Combining her obsession with history and her affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a bachelor’s degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library.