Rewinding Time Series by Deborah Heal

This is an alternate cover edition for B00GH6X206 From Professor Randall’s Notebook…Field Research Location: Columbia and Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois.Goals:Discover where Fort Piggot was located on the Kaskaskia Trail, while staying clear of attractive, single colleagues (ie. Brett!) so as not to commit career suicide, and keeping the "rewinding time" program secret, so Uncle Sam doesn't turn into Big Brother. Whew!Merrideth Randall’s day job is teaching history at McKendree College... moreThis is an alternate cover edition for B00GH6X206 From Professor Randall’s Notebook…Field Research Location: Columbia and Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois.Goals:Discover where Fort Piggot was located on the Kaskaskia Trail, while staying clear of attractive, single colleagues (ie. Brett!) so as not to commit career suicide, and keeping the "rewinding time" program secret, so Uncle Sam doesn't turn into Big Brother. Whew!Merrideth Randall’s day job is teaching history at McKendree College. But after hours she turns to her first love, historical research. And she has a tool other historians can only dream of—a computer program that rewinds time! Merrideth makes a virtual visit to the 1780s, hoping to be the first to locate Fort Piggot. Along the way, she gets a first-hand look at the lives of the courageous pioneers of the Illinois Country, who withstood Indian attacks, hardship, and loneliness to settle the rich land. One of the settlers is James Garretson, who risks his life to take the Gospel to the very tribe that wreaked havoc on his family. Merrideth is amazed that he could forgive a crime so huge. And hero or fool, James Garretson is the ancestor of her colleague Brett, a physics professor at McKendree College. With her findings, Merrideth is able to help Brett with his genealogy, but she can’t tell him everything she learned—like that he inherited his black hair and green eyes from James Garretson, or that his aunt’s poetry is eerily similar to the verse Garretson’s wife composed at her spinning wheel. Brett has rock-star status on campus, but amazingly enough, he seems to be pursuing Merrideth—in spite of her firm policy against dating co-workers. She would love to tell him about her amazing program, but he’s not so good at keeping secrets, and she’s determined to keep it safe from those who would exploit it. She has secrets about herself that she’d just as soon Brett didn’t find out either. While discretion is not his strong suit, one virtue he does have is patience, and he’s quite willing to wait for Merrideth to figure things out. less

from Professor Randall’s Notebook… FIELD RESEARCH SITE: Golconda, Illinois. GOAL: Trace client’s Frailey ancestors—back to Scotland if possible—and get home in time for dinner. NOTE: What scandal could have caused Matthias Frailey to leave Golconda and be disinherited from his family’s thriving lumber business? Professor Merrideth Randall’s latest after-hours genealogy consulting gig takes her and friends Abby and John to the small southern Illinois town of Golconda on the Ohio River... morefrom Professor Randall’s Notebook… FIELD RESEARCH SITE: Golconda, Illinois. GOAL: Trace client’s Frailey ancestors—back to Scotland if possible—and get home in time for dinner. NOTE: What scandal could have caused Matthias Frailey to leave Golconda and be disinherited from his family’s thriving lumber business? Professor Merrideth Randall’s latest after-hours genealogy consulting gig takes her and friends Abby and John to the small southern Illinois town of Golconda on the Ohio River. She expects to have to research the old-fashioned way at the courthouse. But thankfully, her client’s ancestor Matthias Frailey once hung out in Golconda’s ancient Ferry House Inn, and that means Beautiful Houses, Merrideth’s time-rewinding software, will work after all. It doesn’t take Merrideth and her friends long to time-surf back to find out what they need to know about Matthias Frailey and his family. But when they become eyewitnesses to the arrival of the Cherokee on the Golconda Ferry on December 3, 1838, they cannot tear their eyes away from the tragedy that unfolds—nor from Matthias Frailey’s heroic response to it. The people are herded down Main Street on their Trail of Tears, bound for the Oklahoma Country, while the townsfolk only watch, or even cheer. But not Matthias Frailey. He does what he can to help them, especially a very spirited—and very pregnant—woman named White Dove who insists on walking so others may ride in the wagons. Spending so much time inside Matthias’ head, Merrideth has no doubt that he is the kind, selfless man he appears to be. It’s impossible not to fall a little in love with him—despite the fact that he has been dead for over 175 years. Meanwhile, in the here and now, handsome Golconda historian Aaron Landis is doggedly pursuing her. And back home her McKendree College colleague Brett Garrison keeps calling while he waits for her return. But are they—or any man—worthy of her trust? Too bad there isn’t a way to time-surf in their heads. Now that would be a dating tool she could really put to good use. less

Note to Self: File under interesting job perks—Trevor Dalton, best dating lead in a while. He’s a lot like Brett, only not off limits.  Professor Merrideth Randall has an insatiable curiosity about the past. But unlike other historians, she has the means to satisfy it—an amazing computer program that lets her rewind the lives of people from long ago. So when the topic of Ohio River pirates piques her interest, she packs up her laptop and goes to Cave-in-Rock, Illinois... moreNote to Self: File under interesting job perks—Trevor Dalton, best dating lead in a while. He’s a lot like Brett, only not off limits.  Professor Merrideth Randall has an insatiable curiosity about the past. But unlike other historians, she has the means to satisfy it—an amazing computer program that lets her rewind the lives of people from long ago. So when the topic of Ohio River pirates piques her interest, she packs up her laptop and goes to Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. There pirates preyed on the thousands of settlers coming down the river on flatboats, heading for new lives on the western frontier. For a time, that stretch of the river was a black hole, where whole families disappeared along with their hopes, dreams, and treasures. And the only way for Merrideth to find out what happened to them is to get inside the head of Samuel Mason, the master mind behind the attacks. Merrideth’s visit to Cave-in-Rock coincides with Hellhound Homecoming, a wild annual gathering of lawless bikers. A confrontation with five of them has her wondering if her curiosity will be the death of her. But God sends a tattooed biker named Trevor Dalton to her rescue. Trevor appeals to her in some way that’s difficult to explain, even though he’s night-and-day different from Brett Garrison, the McKendree College colleague who’s still hoping for more than just a friendship with her. Which one should she choose—the man who is safe or the man with a past?   What Readers Are Saying… "This book series is awesome!!! I can't put it down!!"  (Nyla M. Rednour) "I like the mixture of history, mystery and romance. The author makes you feel like you are there in the book with the characters." "This series has quickly become a favorite as it illustrates the timeless theme of sin and forgiveness. . .Readers will definitely relate to Merrideth's struggle with self doubt and worthiness. She is such a realistic character who is searching and growing in her faith." "Love the history, mystery and romance in all of these books. This concept of time travel is intriguing and this author makes it all come to life and keeps me riveted."   Merrideth’s historical adventures and her search for love and faith continue with book 4 in the series, A Matter of Time.  The Rewinding Time Series: Christian time travel with a unique twist—computer software that “time-surfs” through the history of old houses. It’s also squeaky-clean romance, guaranteed to be flinch-free. And the kind of historical fiction you like to read—believable! And check out the History Mystery Trilogy, the prequel to the Rewinding Time Series. Meet Professor Randall as a “bratty 11-year-old” and see the origin of her amazing computer program.  How Sweet the Sound: 19th century, time travel romance novels, time travel historical, historical fantasy romance, metaphysical and visionary, romantic time travel books, time travel series less

The Rewinding Time Series: inspirational novels of history, mystery & romance for adults (and teens)!• Christian time travel with a unique twist—computer software that “time-surfs” through the history of old houses.• It’s also squeaky clean romance, guaranteed to be flinch-free.• And the kind of historical fiction you like to read—believable!More Than Meets the EyeThe delightfully satisfying conclusion to the Rewinding Time Series... moreThe Rewinding Time Series: inspirational novels of history, mystery & romance for adults (and teens)!• Christian time travel with a unique twist—computer software that “time-surfs” through the history of old houses.• It’s also squeaky clean romance, guaranteed to be flinch-free.• And the kind of historical fiction you like to read—believable!More Than Meets the EyeThe delightfully satisfying conclusion to the Rewinding Time Series.Remodeling Professor Merrideth Randall’s dream house is turning into a bigger project than she and Brett imagined. Even so, they take time out when Merri’s father pleads for her to visit him in prison. When she boldly shares her new faith to the inmates and guards Brett proposes to her on the spot.Now, if only they can get the house finished it will be perfect for the wedding. The work would go faster if there weren’t constant interruptions by people needing help. But Merri has a new policy of people before projects, which is why she agrees to temporarily “grandma-sit” Josephine Sayers so she can stay in the home she loves—one of 156 Sears catalog houses built in Carlinville, Illinois in 1918.Merri uses her miraculous time-surfing software to meet Elizabeth Spaulding, the plucky lady on horseback who supervised the men constructing the houses. She’s a strong woman of the new century, but all she really wants is a Sears home of her own—and for her husband to be worthy of her respect. After seeing Elizabeth’s struggles unfold on her screen, Merrideth prays that she will have the grace to keep her marriage vows to Brett—in good times and bad. More Than Meets the Eye is a historical Christian time travel book and the conclusion of the Rewinding Time Series. Check out the History Mystery Trilogy, the prequel to this series, to meet Professor Randall as a “bratty 11-year-old.” less