Storm Tides: Book 1
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
In 1793, a storm propels Lili forward through time, kindling a love that transcends the ages.
Fleeing the clutches of Robespierre’s revolutionary Tribunal in France, Lili Minet makes a desperate escape on a ship headed to England, but her dangerous flight takes an unexpected turn when a violent storm catapults her off the ship and eighty years into the future, leaving her stranded in the unfamiliar world of 1873 England.
When lighthouse keeper Armitage Pierce rescues a woman from the tumultuous sea, he does not anticipate her silent, cold response to his gallant efforts. Though he is wary of this woman and her odd behaviors, he finds she is just as wary of him. And he can sense that she is not telling him something of great import to her. Only Armitage’s grandfather, a man seasoned by the mysteries of the sea, can seem to penetrate Lili’s defenses to offer her support. But as Lili heals from the physical and emotional wounds of her ordeal and Armitage continues to offer light and safety to her, a tender friendship blossoms between the two.
Yet the shadow of danger looms as the threat that chased Lili from France all those years ago reemerges in her new present. Together Lili and Armitage must navigate the challenges of a romance that grows to defy the boundaries of time and the perils that reach across the decades to ensnare Lili. As the storm clouds gather, Lili and Armitage face the ultimate test—discovering whether their bond is strong enough to rewrite the pages of history itself to save them and their love.
Lili Minet falls into stormy French waters in 1793, only to find herself rescued on Loftstone Island, off the coast of England, in 1873.
The 80-year difference serves as the foundation for a time-travel romantic adventure in The Tides of Time. With this sweet romance, Author Sarah M. Eden delivers the first installment in the Storm Tide series.
Lili’s daring escapades helping others escape the guillotine elevate her as a wanted criminal. The author adds an unexpected twist to make this part of the story come to life.
Since Lili speaks both French and English, her speech is peppered with phrases from both languages. Since I happen to speak French, I thought this was a charming addition to the story.
However, her interactions with Armitage on Loftstone Island include an English dialect where the subject and object pronouns are inverted, creating confusion worse than old English. Had this not been present, the dialog would have been much more engaging.
Lili and the lighthouse keeper must face challenges from the past before looking forward to a shared future.
The Tides of Time delivers a time travel adventure and a slice of romance.
Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today best-selling author of 79 witty and charming historical novels, which have sold over one million copies worldwide. Her works include 2020’s Foreword Reviews INDIE Awards Gold Winner for Romance, Forget Me Not, and 2020 Holt Medallion finalist, Healing Hearts. She is a three-time “Best of State” Gold Medal winner for fiction and a three-time Whitney Award winner. Her book Seeking Persephone has been turned into a movie and is currently in production, with a scheduled release date of fall 2025. Combining her obsession with history and her affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a bachelor’s degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library.
