• Home in Time for Christmas

  • By: Heather Graham
  • Narrated by: Angela Dawe
  • Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (168 ratings)

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Home in Time for Christmas

By: Heather Graham
Narrated by: Angela Dawe
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Centuries ago, by a scaffold in Manhattan, rose petals drifted gently to the ground like snow on a wintry Massachusetts night. Melody Tarleton is driving home for Christmas when a man - clad in Revolutionary War-era costume - appears out of nowhere, right in the path of her car. Shaken, she takes the injured stranger in, listening with concern to Jake Mallory's fantastic claim that he's a Patriot soldier, sentenced to death by British authorities. The last thing he remembers is the tug of the noose.

Safe at her parents' house, Melody concocts a story to explain the handsome holiday guest with the courtly manners, strange clothes, and nasty bump on the head. Mark, her close friend who wishes he were more, is skeptical and her family is fascinated - though not half so fascinated as Melody herself. Jake is passionate, charming and utterly unlike anyone she's ever met. Can he really be who he claims? And can a man from the distant past be the future she truly longs for?

With the aid of enchanted petals, ancient potions and the peculiar magic of the season, Melody and Jake embark on an unimaginable Christmas adventure - and discover a love that transcends time.
©2009 Heather Graham (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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Worth the download and listen.

A good Christmas story in the fantastical story telling only Heather Graham can write. Thanks for the feel good listen!

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My Favorite Time Travel

I've recently become a huge Heather Graham fan, but I'm always nervous about time travel stories because they frequently end tragically and I prefer happy endings to my romances. I should have known Graham wouldn't let me down. This was an awesome story that took place mostly in the present with some scenes taking place during the American Revolution. All the characters were so likable, I felt like I was a part of their family. The hero, Jake Mallory, who traveled to the present to escape the noose in 1776, was such a wonderful hero. Everyone who met him loved him, including me. There were Christmas themes about faith, belief, and love. Angela Dawe did a great narration. She was good at the different voices and accents. Overall, it was just a wonderful Christmas listen that I highly recommend. #TimeTravel #ChristmasRomance #AmericanRevolution

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What a beautiful story!

At the conclusion of this audio book my face hurt from smiling! Jake was so lucky to have a sister brace enough to try to save him! The author really delivered a fantastic HEA.

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"A Mom Everyone Wants"

What did you like best about Home in Time for Christmas? What did you like least?

This is my last book from this author. This is a 6 hr book that is going around in circles and I am determined to finish it, but can barely make it. Good outline and great sentiments, but lacked the descriptive drama in this romance. Nora Roberts can write a story with recording time of 2 hr + mins and it is so much better. Ms Roberts uses very descriptive phases, that can be in the "Ernest Hemingway" style, brief but powerful.

What does Angela Dawe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I purchased this author due to Ms Dawe recording it. I love Ms Dawe, but even she could not save this book. I am going to finish this book as I love her male voices. She brings the father character to real life!

What would have made this romance irresistible?

I have purchased a few of this author's works and all lacked the punch to make them an irresistible romance. She may need a better editor who will tell her what is needed.

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I wouldn't if I was you

It took quite some effort on my part to finish this audio-book. I did like the premise but was disappointed by the novel itself. It felt like the writer was trying too hard, the romance between the main characters just was not there.. and the narrator was bad.. The main character, Melody, was quite annoying and honestly, she seemed a bit daft.

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Fun listen for the holiday

If you suspend any thought of reality, it is a fun concept, especially how a 1770's mind might veiw a 21st century world. Wish there had been more of that.

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Sweet, too sweet for me

Nice Christmas story if you like this type of predictable story line. It was a short listen and sugary sweet. No real depth. But it maybe entertaining to you. It is a clean read.

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Unusual but awesome Christmas story

What a unique Christmas story that will warm your heart and perhaps make you look at your family relationships through a different lense. I love Heather Graham's books, but this was an unexpected delight! Don't miss this one! It is truly awesome!.😍

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Enjoy every year! SPOILERS

I have enjoyed listening to this book each Christmas for the past few years. The narration is excellent and the storyline is very interesting. I love the history woven throughout the book-that is what drew me to it in the first place. Something else I find interesting is that while some of the views of some of the characters differ from my own views, and their beliefs differ from my own, it is written in a very respectable manner. The characters can disagree on certain topics, but still be respectful towards each other. I also love the relationships shown throughout. Mona and George, as husband and wife have a deep devotion to one another, and Melody and Keith as sister and brother seem to be very close as well. When Jake comes into the picture, they all take him in in a very “familiar”-type way. Even Mark, after it is clear that there is no future for him and Melody, is still very cared for by the whole family. There are really no “villains” here.
Again, with the narration, it is easy to hear a character change and the acting is excellent!

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Loved this book.

Excellent story. Read beautifully by Angela Dawe. Really enjoyable. Looking forward to more stories like it.

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