New York Times bestselling
author Jude Deveraux returns to the ruggedly magnificent island in For All Time, the second novel
in her Nantucket Brides trilogy—this time featuring the next generation of her
beloved family of Montgomery-Taggerts.
The wedding
of Alix Madsen and Jared Montgomery is a glorious affair at an elegant little
chapel in the woods, followed by dinner and dancing, all while moonlight
blankets the festivities in a romantic glow. While most guests are fixed on the
happy couple, Jared’s cousin Graydon can’t look away from a bridesmaid, Toby
Wyndam. It’s not just her quiet beauty that enthralls him or the way she makes
him laugh. Toby possesses the truly remarkable ability of being able to
distinguish Graydon from his identical twin brother, Rory. According to family
legend, such a gift marks her as Graydon’s True Love.
But Graydon
knows there is no possible way that they can ever be together, for he is heir
to the Lanconian throne and is to marry a noble woman who has been chosen for
him. Yet, intrigued by Toby, he asks her to help him hide on Nantucket for a
week away from regal responsibilities. In exchange, he’ll assist her with
planning acclaimed novelist Victoria Madsen’s lavish wedding. Since they both
know their union is impossible, the pair promises that they will never be more
than just friends.
But there’s
more going on between Graydon and Toby than her unique power to tell him apart
from his twin. At work are forces beyond their control, which are ruled by time
itself. Combine that with the magical island of Nantucket, and a seductive
spell is cast over Graydon and Toby. If they are to be together, they must
change what once was, as well as what will be.
Release Date July 1, 2014
Ballantine Books
Nantucket Brides #2
Review copy provided by publisher
Liza's Review:
I've been a fan of Jude Deveraux for years and absolutely love
her book. I'm particularly fond of her Montgomery-Taggert books. With her
Nantucket Brides series, we get to spend time with the next
generation of the Montgomery-Taggert clan.
Toby and Graydon are both fun characters and I really did
like them as a couple, even with all the roadblocks that seemed to be in
their way. I loved that Toby could tell the difference between Graydon and his
twin brother Rory and didn't realize how significant it was to their family
legend. Toby and Graydon have really great chemistry, though I hated they both
held back because Graydon was heir to the throne and Toby was a virgin. I'm not
a huge fan of the virgin heroine trope honestly, but felt like Ms. Deveraux did
a good job explaining Toby's reasoning for her choice.
For some reason, I didn't really realize For All Time would involve time travel. I enjoy time travel books
when they are done well, but they still aren't my favorite type of book to
read. That being said, I did enjoy seeing Toby and Graydon as Tabby and Garrett
in the past. I loved that Tabby and Garrett could be together in the past in a
way Toby and Graydon couldn't be in the present. I did like the way they were
able to change history for Tabby and Garrett.
While there were certain aspects of For All Time I didn't love, I did enjoy the story overall. I really
liked the connection Toby and Graydon had from the beginning and loved there
were several laugh out loud moments for me while reading. I'm excited to read Ever After, the 3rd book in the
Nantucket Brides series next.
