I recently went on a short story kick where I wanted to get in, swoon hard and be left feeling dazzled. I'd read a little of Olivia's Backstage Pass *insert YUM here* so when I saw this as a recommended read for the book club I'm part of, I had to read it! My. Goodness. This. Was. So. Good.I was really interested in reading a story that involved time travel and was curious to see how Olivia would squeeze in a story that would suck me in, considering the length she had to play with. I was drawn in straight from the beginning and instantly wanted to know more about Reece. How heartbreaking to come back for the woman you love, the woman that loved you just as desperately but she doesn't know who you are... yet. There was a good dose of danger involved as he rushed in to save Lara, the only way being jumping through time. This is where I think the story became amazing.Each jump, they became people from the past and with the chemistry that they felt for each other, they helped make things right. This made for some amazing sexual tension and even greater swoon moments. I enjoyed the intensity of it, the way my heart was engaged and I wanted everything to be perfect for Reece and Lara because dang it, they deserved it. I love a romance that transcends time, one where it doesn't matter where Fate throws you it's just as passionate, just as real and just as scorching. Olivia really delivered me a story that made me squee and sigh at the same time.What's a Bookish Snob review if I didn't gush a little of the sexy hero. I loved the danger that seemed to wrap itself around Reece. I could imagine his cocky grin and swagger, the way he looked like he was hungry at Lara and his need to protect her at all cost. He was just so masculine and.... gosh I don't even now a word other than delicious!Wonderful thing is we can expect more from Reece and Lara in the future! This is a great story to snuggle under a blanket (or loved one) and read, full of swoon, danger and sexy moments. Perfect for romance lovers. Happy reading! My Opinion:I was recently introduced to Olivia Cunning and find her writing wonderful. I read Rock Hard,the first in her series “Sinners on Tour” and was compelled to read more from this imaginative writer. I purchased the first in the series,Backstage Pass along with Loving on Borrowed Time. I can say that I am not disappointed in my purchases. Olivia comes through once again with this creative story.Loving on Borrowed Time:Lovers’Leap (Volume 1),Lara is working at the library and in walks Reece from the future to save her. The only problem is that Lara is not sure what he is saving her from. Quickly,Reece tries to explain to her that the future Lara is going to die and he has to save her for himself as much as for herself. There is an amulet that allows them to travel between the present and the past. They only have about three days before Carl,the owner of the second piece of the amulet,comes to try to stop them. They are transported to the past and have to live in that time period without changing their or others futures. They have to stay true to the customs of the times even though it’s difficult for them to do because Lara has some personal conflicts with how women were treated in this era. Reece lets her know that she has to have minimal involvement with setting the future of the people because they are on a different course. They rediscover their love for each other through their journey. I found this tale to be witty and fun. Reece and Lara are great verbal sparring partners and that made this book fun to read. There is plenty of romance in the story and the author truly makes you feel as if you were thrown back in time with them.I give Loving on Borrowed Time:Lovers’Leap (Volume 1)by Olivia Cunning 4 1/2 stars.
What do You think about Loving On Borrowed Time (2011)?
AWESOME!!! I can't wait for the next book in the series. Write faster Olivia!
—siara
