{"id":4515,"date":"2016-12-14T00:00:04","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T22:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelesbianreview.com\/?p=4515"},"modified":"2023-06-14T15:29:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T13:29:29","slug":"arc-time-jen-silver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelesbianreview.com\/arc-time-jen-silver\/","title":{"rendered":"Arc Over Time by Jen Silver: Book Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Arc<\/a>Arc Over Time by Jen Silver<\/strong> is the second book in the contemporary romance Starling Hill series. The story is set in West Yorkshire and London, England. The cerebral Dr Kathryn Moss is entertaining several job offers after her major archaeological find at Starling Hill Farm, the home of her ex-lover Ellie Winters. But something might be stirring in Kathryn\u2019s chest – is it a heart? Denise Sullivan, the journalist who broke the story of the dig has fallen head over heels for Kathryn but is worried that her lover\u2019s fascination with Ellie is an unclimbable wall between them.<\/p>\n

The Characters \u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

This trilogy has a whole passel of characters who were introduced in the first book, Starting Over<\/i><\/a>. I would advise readers to begin at the beginning with these folks. The author describes her books as \u201cromance for the older generation who believe in growing old disgracefully.\u201d All tongue-in-cheek aside, the characters are lively, quirky, and fun.<\/p>\n

I keep trying to like Robin Fanshawe, Ellie\u2019s lover, but her brusque manner with everyone but Ellie and her philandering past made her a hard sell for me. (But I love that the author gave me characters that have nicks and dents and aren\u2019t perfect.) Denise wears her heart on her sleeve and is truly, madly, in love with Dr Moss. She\u2019s the most likeable character in this installment.<\/p>\n

The Writing Style \u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The story does bounce from character to character, but I could keep up with the bouncing ball just fine and it fit the energy of the story. I never questioned who was speaking. The author\u2019s style reminds of older romantic comedy films with a cast of loveable (for the most part) characters, a storyline that is a little out there, but not too much, and a great setting. Yummy.<\/p>\n

The Pros \u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve read any of my other reviews, you know that I am so excited to discover UK authors and my heart goes all a flutter for stories set in England. Arc Over Time has both great characters and a fun plot. The storyline of each set of characters weave in and out of the plot really well. I\u2019m so happy that this author likes to write romance for the over forty folks and she uses their life experience to move the story along and develop her characters.<\/p>\n

The Cons \u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

In some instances the characters read a little younger than their years. I found I was surprised that Jasmine was over forty. Maybe it was her name or her lack of self confidence or I\u2019m just a fuddy-duddy.<\/p>\n

The Conclusion \u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed going on this ride. And I\u2019ll buckle up again for the final book in the series, Carved in Stone<\/i>. I\u2019d strongly recommend reading the entire series as each book builds on the storyline in the previous book.<\/p>\n

Excerpt from Arc Over Time by Jen Silver<\/b><\/h2>\n

Knocking lightly, Den waited, hoping she wasn\u2019t too early. The door opened just as she was thinking she would have to wait a bit longer in the bar. Kathryn was wearing a bulky white hotel bathrobe, her hair damp from the shower.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, babe. You look great.\u201d She reached out to touch the wet strands falling over Kathryn\u2019s face. Without her glasses, her pale blue eyes had an unfocused look.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome in, you idiot,\u201d she said, backing up to let Den in.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you think I was the maid bringing more towels?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo. She\u2019s already been.\u201d Kathryn continued walking into the bedroom.<\/p>\n

Den\u2019s eyes followed her. Even in the oversized robe, her movements were sexy. She experienced the familiar jolt of desire that characterized any meeting with Kathryn. The older woman made her feel like a hormonal teenager, out of control, raw with need.<\/p>\n

\u201cKat?\u201d She wanted her now. \u201cWhat happened? Did they offer you the job?\u201d<\/p>\n

Kathryn opened the mini bar. \u201cWhat do you want to drink?\u201d<\/p>\n

Den closed her eyes and hoped this might wasn\u2019t going to turn out to be a damp squib. \u201cA lager, if there is one,\u201d she said, trying not to sound annoyed. She waited impatiently while Kathryn fixed herself a gin and tonic and opened a bottle of Becks for her. Taking her drink and sitting down in the chair by the window, the professor finally looked at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve made an offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Starling Hill trilogy by Jen Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n