A Slip in Time Series by Jane O'Brien

Fran Clark’s grandmother has passed away, and she is assigned the task of going through her Gram’s personal items, deciding what to keep and what to discard. As she is going through desks and drawers, she comes across a key that opens Gram’s trunk, which is filled with quilts made by generations of Clark women. The key was one she had always loved as a child... moreFran Clark’s grandmother has passed away, and she is assigned the task of going through her Gram’s personal items, deciding what to keep and what to discard. As she is going through desks and drawers, she comes across a key that opens Gram’s trunk, which is filled with quilts made by generations of Clark women. The key was one she had always loved as a child. Filled with nostalgia, Fran spreads the quilts across the room, and while shedding tears for the loss of her grandmother, she suddenly finds herself transported to 1875, and she is not even sure how she got there. Scared and alone, she must find a way to fit into this new world. As Fran struggles to find her way back to her own time period, she learns of a new way of living in the post Civil War era, one of hard work with very little time for relaxation, and lacking any modern amenities, but as she begins to adjust, she discovers a different side to herself. She finds strength and a self-confidence she did not know she had, and she learns that two different men find her beautiful, something she had never thought about herself before.When the time has come to make a decision to stay or leave, she is torn. If she stays she will have a contented and fulfilled life, but she will be living a lie, and she risks hurting those she has grown to love and who love her. And if she goes, even though she will once again be back with her family, she will have to deal with all of the pressures of a modern life, and she will be facing it alone, with no one to love.Can Fran find a way back to her own time? Does she want to? Travel back in time with Fran and decide for yourself what you would do.Yesterday’s Tears is the first book of a new series by Jane O’Brien called A Slip in Time. less

Yesterday's Hopes, book two in O'Brien's newest series, A Slip in Time, continues with Dora trying to find her sister. As she becomes aware of the possibility of time travel, she begins to explore how she, too, can do the same in order to find Fran. Dora suspects her sister is in the 1880s due to some clues she left behind, so she tries to imitate the way she believes Francine has traveled using their grandmother's precious quilts, which have been passed down through generations... moreYesterday's Hopes, book two in O'Brien's newest series, A Slip in Time, continues with Dora trying to find her sister. As she becomes aware of the possibility of time travel, she begins to explore how she, too, can do the same in order to find Fran. Dora suspects her sister is in the 1880s due to some clues she left behind, so she tries to imitate the way she believes Francine has traveled using their grandmother's precious quilts, which have been passed down through generations. When Dora suddenly finds herself standing on the boardwalk at the train depot in Twin Lake, she is thrilled to discover that she has done it. Now she must find her sister, and bring her back home. The problem arises when Dora meets a handsome man with a crooked grin who has his eye set on her. He won't give up until he makes her his own. Once Dora begins to fall for him, she loses all focus of going back to the 21st century. Now the two sisters must decided if they want to live in this pioneer setting with the men they love or return to a more comfortable lifestyle. The decision is agony but it must be made. less

Yesterday's Dreams, Book Four in O'Brien's series called A Slip in Time, continues with our favorite characters, Francine, Luke, Dora, and Wade. The two sisters each love a Grainger brother, but one love has been fulfilled, while the other love is torn apart by two different centuries. Fran and Luke begin to make a wonderful life for themselves while living in her family's cottage... moreYesterday's Dreams, Book Four in O'Brien's series called A Slip in Time, continues with our favorite characters, Francine, Luke, Dora, and Wade. The two sisters each love a Grainger brother, but one love has been fulfilled, while the other love is torn apart by two different centuries. Fran and Luke begin to make a wonderful life for themselves while living in her family's cottage. Many ups and downs keep this couple close to our hearts, as they struggle with decisions that will affect their future, with fear of being discovered, and with illness that threatens the loss of life. Dora has returned to her own century with a broken heart. She leaves the love of her life behind to sort out his problems with his family. Knowing she can never go back again, she tries to forge a new life while still keeping in touch with her sister in the 1880s through messages left in the trunk. As time passes we see Dora struggle to forget Wade, but illusive dreams continue to visit her in the night, tempting her to return to a crooked smile and loving arms. less

Traveling through time and life has never been easy for the Clark sisters, but in this fourth book of the ‘A Slip in Time’ series, life is more problematic than ever. Every character we have grown to know and love has a trouble or ‘woe’ of their own. Every thought or idea of the way we expected life to turn out for them is turned upside down. Luke and Fran have a new plan for their future, but there always seem to be obstacles in their way... moreTraveling through time and life has never been easy for the Clark sisters, but in this fourth book of the ‘A Slip in Time’ series, life is more problematic than ever. Every character we have grown to know and love has a trouble or ‘woe’ of their own. Every thought or idea of the way we expected life to turn out for them is turned upside down. Luke and Fran have a new plan for their future, but there always seem to be obstacles in their way. Can they fulfill their dream? Dora and Daniel find themselves in a marriage that’s barely hanging on by a thread, until a tragedy binds them together; but for how long? Ned London is not exempt from troubles of his own in 1881. Will he lose everything, or will he be able to forge a life for himself?Ruth can only stand by and watch as the love of her life, Ned, charts another course; and Mavis, her best friend, struggles to find a way out of being the ‘mother’ to her siblings. Growing weary of the job that was thrust upon her at an early age, Mavis chooses a dangerous course with a stranger. Will she regret her decision? The Village of Twin Lake is growing. New people are arriving every day. Some will have a profound impact on the lives of the people we already know and love. How will they affect the lives of the Clarks and the Graingers? Only time will tell. less

Yesterday’s Kin brings a new chapter to A Slip in Time. Ginny and Daniel get closer as they share a passion for family tree research. Once Ginny learns of Daniel’s time travel adventure, she convinces him to show her the way to visit Twin Lake and Holton in the 1880s. When something unusual happens, it causes them to not end up in the same time and place. Daniel is concerned about Ginny, wondering how she will handle herself... moreYesterday’s Kin brings a new chapter to A Slip in Time. Ginny and Daniel get closer as they share a passion for family tree research. Once Ginny learns of Daniel’s time travel adventure, she convinces him to show her the way to visit Twin Lake and Holton in the 1880s. When something unusual happens, it causes them to not end up in the same time and place. Daniel is concerned about Ginny, wondering how she will handle herself. Is she afraid of being on her own? Is she capable of surviving in a century that is so foreign to her? How will they ever find their way back to each other? It turns out to be more difficult than either of them thought possible. Will they eventually reunite, or will Ginny be on her own forever, lost in an era she knows nothing about? New people come to town, but not all are trustworthy. One respected resident leaves for a better future. Secrets are exposed and lives are threatened. Life is ever changing, but Twin Lake and Holton remain the same. Living in the 19th century has never been easy in Muskegon County, but new twists and turns show just how fragile and dangerous it can be. less

If you thought you knew where Yesterday’s Boys was going next, then you will be quite surprised to discover there is a new turn to this time travel tale. The latest installment to A Slip in Time takes us to a different decade with a previously unknown branch of the family tree. As you learn how these two young time travelers fit into the story, you will become totally involved in their lives. You will fear for them and ache for them... moreIf you thought you knew where Yesterday’s Boys was going next, then you will be quite surprised to discover there is a new turn to this time travel tale. The latest installment to A Slip in Time takes us to a different decade with a previously unknown branch of the family tree. As you learn how these two young time travelers fit into the story, you will become totally involved in their lives. You will fear for them and ache for them. You will worry about them, because as the two boys grow to manhood, they must face many obstacles that only time can work out.It was the year 1932 when Johnny and Bobby played with their father’s pocket watch. They were shocked to discover they were mysteriously whisked away to the year 1882, where they found themselves on the boardwalk of the Twin Lake depot. When Duane London, the stationmaster, discovered them, he sent them home with Fran and Luke to be cared for until they could be reunited with their parents.As the Graingers try to figure out who these children are, Fran realizes that she has seen their behavior before. Extreme thirst and hunger, coupled with their style of dress and unusual use of slang words can only mean one thing. Is it possible they have traveled through space and time, as she and her sister Dora had done? If so, where did they come from, and how will she help them return?These questions are quickly solved, but what happens when two little boys go home? How do they explain their absence to their frantic parents? How does their time away affect their lives from that day forward? How will the historical events of the day interfere with their plans?You won’t want to miss the next installment of this time slip series, the Clark and Grainger families, and the sleepy town of Twin Lake, Michigan. less

Ten years after two little boys unexpectedly arrived in 1882 for a short time-travel visit, they have changed and grown to near adult status – one a late teen in high school and one a young man in college. They rarely mention what happened to them that day in the treehouse. In fact, it is the major cause for their distancing from one another... moreTen years after two little boys unexpectedly arrived in 1882 for a short time-travel visit, they have changed and grown to near adult status – one a late teen in high school and one a young man in college. They rarely mention what happened to them that day in the treehouse. In fact, it is the major cause for their distancing from one another. Bobby was very young at the time, so he believed it all to be a dream he had about Peter Pan and Never Land, but Johnny knew the truth and spent all of his time and energy making sure his little brother did not remember the events of that day for fear he would tell anyone who listened where they had been. Later, their perception of events caused a split between them, causing their parents to wonder what happened to their boys who were so close when they were younger.As our story shifts focus to a new decade, Jay, formerly known as Johnny and one of Yesterday’s Boys, is grown to manhood and finds himself enlisted in the Army at the beginning of America’s involvement in World War II. Knowing the dangers Jay may face, the boys finally talk things out and make amends. When Jay confesses to Bob that he used the watch to return to the past, and that everything Bob had thought was only a dream was in reality the truth, the boys realize just how much they need each other. A new bond is formed; it’s strong and one that will never be broken again from that day forward.Bob makes a promise to himself that he will do everything in his power to help Jay in his mission to get an important message to the year 1892. Can he do it? Will he be able to circumvent all obstacles that get in his way? From the day he makes his promise, he never waivers in his goal, as he seeks out various ways to time travel, so he and Jay will never be hindered again in continuing the Clark family line. less