Branches of Time Series by Jane O'Brien

Travel through time in The Book of Jade, the third book of Branches of Time, where we’ll follow Skye Kent’s wild, untamed spirit as she searches for new adventures. Skye has a knack for getting herself into trouble, but she doesn’t shy away from doing whatever has to be done to solve her predicaments. In this case, her newly found ability of time travel is what she resorts to in order to get herself out of yet another sticky situation... moreTravel through time in The Book of Jade, the third book of Branches of Time, where we’ll follow Skye Kent’s wild, untamed spirit as she searches for new adventures. Skye has a knack for getting herself into trouble, but she doesn’t shy away from doing whatever has to be done to solve her predicaments. In this case, her newly found ability of time travel is what she resorts to in order to get herself out of yet another sticky situation. All goes well, until she meets a handsome, mysterious, stranger, Remington Hart, in 1927, who, unbeknownst to her, has been sent to track her down and take her back to her rightful year of 2051. After several encounters with Remington in 1927 where Skye learned what it was like to be a carefree, wealthy flapper, she found herself wildly attracted to a man she knew she could never have because she believed he belonged in an era different from her own. When her time has come to an end in the roaring twenties and she must return to 1907 where she had traveled from, she has no idea the man of her dreams has followed her there, too. As Rem watched her from the shadows, waiting for his chance to make a capture, he begins to fall in love from afar. When Skye learns what his mission is, she flees to Taiwan in 1967 to divert his attention away from her and her family. Will Remington Hart catch his prey and forcefully return her to the future? Or will he become so drawn to the lovely Skye Kent that his view of the restrictive world he has come from will begin to change? Does he fulfill his duty and return Skye and her family to their rightful place, or will a young woman’s kaleidoscope eyes and wild spirit change his life forever? In this passionately romantic, time-travel story, Skye and Rem navigate through several centuries and across the globe and back. Continue the series, Branches of Time, with Book 3, The Book of Jade. Will Rem ever capture Skye and convince her to return with him, or will Skye forever be one step ahead of him and always on the run? If you’re a fan of Diana Gabaldon, then you’ll love this series. less

Cade Kent Kestler has been a caring and protective brother, always watching out for his daring sister, Skye, since the day she was born. But this time he had to take care of himself. Cade and Skye only recently learned that their parents had time-traveled with them from 2035 to 1885 as children, in order to find a safe way of living... moreCade Kent Kestler has been a caring and protective brother, always watching out for his daring sister, Skye, since the day she was born. But this time he had to take care of himself. Cade and Skye only recently learned that their parents had time-traveled with them from 2035 to 1885 as children, in order to find a safe way of living. Now that the secret is out and they have learned how to time travel themselves, the adventurous Skye was eager to seek out her ancestors and immerse herself in their lives, but Cade was against this practice, saying it was dangerous and would only lead to trouble. Unfortunately, the time has now come when Cade has no choice. He has to use their secret power in order to save himself from a fight that was about to prove deadly. Escaping the only way he knew how, he pressed his secret button and discovered he had gone farther back than he had planned. He was now in 1831 in a Pottawatomi village along the shores of Lake Michigan. Who are these people, and how will they receive him? Why does he feel so comfortable here? How is it possible that he can understand their language? And why does he feel a close connection to the lovely Kewaunee, the native woman who saved his life? When Skye discovers her brother is missing, the frantic search begins. She turns to the love of her life, Remington Hart, a man from the future who first came to take her back to the year where she belonged. Remington has a tracking device which should be able to find Cade, but it has failed. Rem has promised Skye he will do all he can to find Cade, but will it be enough? Will Cade be lost to them forever? Will Skye and Rem’s love survive the turmoil? Continue this family saga with Finding Cade, Branches of Time, Book 4. There is danger everywhere as the future encroaches on the past. Who will survive and who will not? If you’re a fan of Diana Gabaldon and the Outlander, you will love this series. less

When Karl slapped the newspaper on the table, Elaine read the date over his shoulder. October 12, 1940! How could that be? Only a short time ago she was in the year 2051, and now she was in a stranger’s house, having a meal with his family, and she didn’t know how she had gotten here. Elaine lowered her head and continued eating the meal they had offered her, but her mind was reeling with questions, and there was no one to ask... moreWhen Karl slapped the newspaper on the table, Elaine read the date over his shoulder. October 12, 1940! How could that be? Only a short time ago she was in the year 2051, and now she was in a stranger’s house, having a meal with his family, and she didn’t know how she had gotten here. Elaine lowered her head and continued eating the meal they had offered her, but her mind was reeling with questions, and there was no one to ask. How had she ended up in 1940? Was it all just an illusion, a dream, or was she simply going crazy? In The Absconders, the fifth book in The Branches of Time, we find ourselves suddenly immersed in the life of Elaine Andrews who is living in the 1940s. Who is she and what does she have to do with our favorite people in this series, Skye Kent and Remington Hart? As the story weaves back and forth through various years, Cade, Skye’s brother, is able to resolve his dilemma in 1831, while Skye and Rem have struggles of their own in 1907, even though their passion for each other continues to grow. Follow along as loose ends are tied up and new threads are unraveled. Fans of Jane O’Brien’s bestselling series, A Slip in Time, won't want to miss this thrilling spinoff, Branches of Time and its fifth installment, The Absconders. less

Love, honor, and time travel collide in this thrilling sixth installment of the Branches of Time series. When Remington Hart, Red Guard A-Watcher from 2051, sets out to chase a beautiful young woman and her family in 1907, he never expected to fall in love and be faced with a life-changing decision. As he struggles with his duty and his heart, he finds himself accidentally transported to 1944... moreLove, honor, and time travel collide in this thrilling sixth installment of the Branches of Time series. When Remington Hart, Red Guard A-Watcher from 2051, sets out to chase a beautiful young woman and her family in 1907, he never expected to fall in love and be faced with a life-changing decision. As he struggles with his duty and his heart, he finds himself accidentally transported to 1944. Trapped in a POW camp, Remington must find a way back to Skye, the love of his life, but with his faltering time traveling device, he might not be able to return to Skye – he could find himself in a totally different situation in a completely different decade. Should he take a chance and try to return to her now, or is it best to wait until his device is functioning once again? Rem must make some of the toughest decisions of his life, but while contemplating his dilemma, he meets Ellie. He recognizes her instantly as someone who is very important to him. Was he meant to find her all along? Is this the reason he fell through time, to this particular year? Did the Universe have a plan all along? But now that he’s seen her, will he stay with her, or will he go back to Skye? Don't miss out on the action and adventure. If you enjoyed Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, you'll love Visions of Gold. less

What could be more exciting than searching for gold in the 1800s? So thought Remington Hart, but did his wife, Skye, share his enthusiasm? Not wanting to be left behind, she time-travels with Rem to a West Michigan town on the Au Sauble River to seek their fortune. But there’s more in store for them than simply the promises of riches. On this newest installment of Branches of Time, O’Brien weaves a story based around the gold rush of 1848 in Michigan, as well as piracy on the Great Lakes... moreWhat could be more exciting than searching for gold in the 1800s? So thought Remington Hart, but did his wife, Skye, share his enthusiasm? Not wanting to be left behind, she time-travels with Rem to a West Michigan town on the Au Sauble River to seek their fortune. But there’s more in store for them than simply the promises of riches. On this newest installment of Branches of Time, O’Brien weaves a story based around the gold rush of 1848 in Michigan, as well as piracy on the Great Lakes. But it doesn’t stop there, as Rem and Skye encounter new characters who join in their efforts. Hard work, sweat, tears, jealousy, and murder all contribute to this throwback in time where Rem and Skye meet new members to add to the family tree, make new friends, and share their daily life with Lana, the woman from 2052 who came to find them. Skye isn’t the only woman who is out of place in this rough and wild time. As Lana finds herself drawn to Rem, she must also navigate the dangerous waters of a notorious pirate who threatens to derail their quest for gold. But will her pirate bring danger along with his passionate kisses, or will she fight for the love she deserves? Join Remington and Skye on an exhilarating journey through time as they search for gold in 1800s Michigan. Follow along with this Amazon bestselling series and see where passion and adventure can take you if you allow it to happen. Fans of Diana Gabaldon, historical fiction, romance, and time travel will not want to miss the next book in Branches of Time, A Double-Edged Sword. less

Branches of Time returns with book eight and another time-traveling, gold mining adventure. Remington, Skye, Colt, and Lana, along with their cook, Tater, continue their search for gold in 1848 along the Sable River in Michigan. Moored at Lake Michigan is The Black Moon, a ship that had previously been used for piracy. A Black Moon is the second new moon in a calendar month or the third of four in a season. It is thought to be an omen of change and brings hidden truths to the surface... moreBranches of Time returns with book eight and another time-traveling, gold mining adventure. Remington, Skye, Colt, and Lana, along with their cook, Tater, continue their search for gold in 1848 along the Sable River in Michigan. Moored at Lake Michigan is The Black Moon, a ship that had previously been used for piracy. A Black Moon is the second new moon in a calendar month or the third of four in a season. It is thought to be an omen of change and brings hidden truths to the surface. The small group of gold miners have much to hide, each one with their own secrets and as a group. When Rem’s trip to town brings on trouble that he might not be able to come back from, it turns his life upside down and inside out. Skye’s trip to town destroys her life when she encounters the lovely Rosalee. Colt and Lana have a lot to learn about each other yet, but their love is strong. Can it over come rough seas under the stars on one of the treacherous Great Lakes? As they each travel in time to three different decades – 1848, 1908, and 1945, all on the breath of the wind, will they be able to attain the life they have dreamed of? And the biggest question of all where will they end up? Find out in The Black Moon, Book 8 of Branches of Time and continue the journey through time and back again. less

As the Branches of Time series comes to its conclusion, we move between the years 1848, 1908, 1945, and back. We watch as our favorite characters try to solve their dilemmas, only to create more. Rem is in 1945 where he is recovering from a serious accident. The physical recovery is going well, but will he be able to retrieve his memories of his life and the wife who has left him? Frustrations build on all fronts as Ellie and Karl try to jar Rem’s memory, but nothing happens... moreAs the Branches of Time series comes to its conclusion, we move between the years 1848, 1908, 1945, and back. We watch as our favorite characters try to solve their dilemmas, only to create more. Rem is in 1945 where he is recovering from a serious accident. The physical recovery is going well, but will he be able to retrieve his memories of his life and the wife who has left him? Frustrations build on all fronts as Ellie and Karl try to jar Rem’s memory, but nothing happens. Colt is traveling on Lake Michigan in 1848 with Lana, and a young boy named Silas, who has become like a family member to them. As they travel north along the shoreline with a goal of arriving at Beaver Island, they must make a few stops along the way, but they are determined that nothing will slow them down in finding their way to the Barlowe cabin where Colt is eager to have his ‘family’ spend the winter. But that might not be the case. Skye is in 1908 trying to adjust to being a single woman again. She is becoming closer to her friend, Micah, with every passing day, but she’s determined to be independent. Micah is deeply in love with her, but Skye is not sure whether she is ready to make a commitment again. Something is holding her back. Will Colt and Lana figure out who Silas is and how it affects their family? Will Rem finally regain his memories of the woman he loved and lost? Will Skye be with Micah in the way he wants, forever changing the direction of her life? These are the mysteries that will come to a shocking conclusion, pulling it all together in one fell swoop, in The Grist Mill. Along the vein of Diana Gabaldon’s historical series, Outlander, this time-travel series traversed several decades in different centuries, taking on many events in Michigan’s history while incorporating a great love story, but in the end there is only one time that is important -- the one that started it all. less