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The Time Traveler's WifeNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2003
Romance, emotional in tone, about forbidden love.
“Niffenegger, who was frustrated with love when she began the novel, wrote the story as a metaphor for her failed relationships.”
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Once a PirateNovel
Susan Grantstandalone novel2000
Romance, adventurous in tone, about enemies to lovers, set in at sea.
“Rescued from the freezing Atlantic by a pirate who has lived to plunder merchant vessels, downed fighter pilot Carly Callahan is soon falling for this unlikely hero as well.”
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The Accidental Time MachineNovel
Joe Haldemanstandalone novel2007
Adventurous in tone, set in north america.
D. O. D. O. (Department of Diachronic Operations)Series
series2 books2017
Historical fantasy, adventurous in tone, about political intrigue, set in europe.
“The young man from a shadowy government entity approaches Mel, a low-level faculty member, with an incredible offer.”
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Time Travelers Never DieSeries
series2 books1996
Time travel and science fiction, set in our world and contemporary.
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The Resurrection WagerNovel
Christopher Coatesstandalone novel2018
Tense in tone, about faith and religion, set in middle east.
“After they make a wager about whether or not the resurrection of Jesus really happened, the two set out to prove it one way or the other.”
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