THIS TIME AROUND

by

Kimberly Packard

Time Travel Romance / Contemporary Women’s Fiction / Romantic Comedy

Publisher: Abalos Publishing

Date of Publication: June 11, 2024

Number of Pages: 286 pages 

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SYNOPSIS

Most of us would jump at a chance for a do-over of our teenage years…but what if our worst mistakes lead to our happily-ever-after?

Josie Gardner’s life revolves around her amazing children and her career. But, when her husband threatens to take her kids in their divorce, and the business she’s put most of her passion, time and money into building is at risk of failing, a panic attack shatters her grip on reality… and the present.

Josie wakes up in her teenage bedroom, thirty years in the past. She’s forced to relive her emotionally devastating senior year of high school — the year she cut her father out of her life, caused one of her best friends to sever ties, and turned away the boy she loved.

Determined to get back to her children in her own time, Josie tries to fix the mistakes she made, in the hope that righting wrongs will send her back to the present. But when tempted by her high school crush Josie faces the real possibility of losing her future for good.

Would you take a second chance for love…even if it meant losing everything?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kimberly Packard is an award-winning author of women’s fiction.

When she isn’t writing, she can be found planning her next trip, asking her dog what’s in his mouth or curled up with a book. She resides in Texas with her husband Colby, a clever cat named Oliver and a precocious black lab named Tully. 

Her debut novel, Phoenix, was awarded as Best General Fiction of 2013 by the Texas Association of Authors. She is also the author of a Christmas novella, The Crazy Yates, and the sequels to Phoenix, Pardon Falls and Prospera Pass, and her stand-alone titles Vortex, Dire’s Club and This Time Around. She was honored as one of the Top 10 Haute Young Authors by Southern Methodist University in 2019. Vortex was the 2019 winner of the Pencraft award in Women’s Fiction, and Dire’s Club, was awarded the 2021 General Fiction of the Year by the North Texas Book Festival.

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JENNIE READS REVIEW

Having read and loved this author’s book, “Dire’s Club,” I was thrilled when this book crossed my path. In this book I found the angst and the “I laughed, I cried, it was terrific” from my previous experience. Packard seems to love asking the what-if questions and should we question the past? Would you change something in the past that could have a direct and devastating impact on your current time?

Imagine blending the best elements of Back to the Future and Freaky Friday, but with a surprising amount of depth and heart. That’s exactly what you’ll find in this delightful story. Josie is your average mom navigating the ups and downs of raising teenagers, dealing with a joyless divorce, and managing a struggling business. Everything seems to hit hard at just the right moment and when it looks like things couldn’t get worse, a panic attack lands her back in her teenage bedroom, poised to start her senior year all over again.

We’ve all wondered what we’d change if we could go back in time, and Josie gets that chance. What I loved most about her journey was how she embraced her teenage self with the wisdom and sensibility of a 47-year-old. It’s not just about reliving the past; it’s about making better choices, helping others avoid tragedy, and dealing with high school drama from a more mature perspective. Her interactions with some of her friends led to laugh-out-loud moments!

Josie’s quest to be honest with the “what if” love of her life adds a romantic twist to her journey. It’s fascinating to see how she balances her desires with the potential consequences of changing too much. The ending might not be the conclusion you want, but for me, it wrapped up perfectly with a satisfying sense of happily ever after.

This story is a heartfelt exploration of second chances and personal growth. It’s relatable, touching, and thought-provoking – a wonderful read for anyone who’s ever wished they could hit the rewind button on life. This book isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s a masterclass in blending humor, heart, and the complexities of real life. Trust me, you’ll be hooked from the first page! I was!

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