Time-slip novels are quickly becoming one of my fave sub-genres in fiction. They blend contemporary with historical and usually have a little bit of mystery thrown in. Best of all worlds, right there!
These dual timeline novels are not time-travel books, but rather stories whose perspective slips back and forth between time periods. When done well, this makes for a completely captivating story. So, here for your enjoyment are 10 time-slip novels done captivatingly well!
I highly recommend any and all of these books – for newbies to the genre, longtime fans, or people who are hesitant about the dual timeline aspect!
What about you? What are some of your favorite time-slip novels?
ALL the love:)
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I love dual timeline stories! I’ve read two of these (Kristy Cambron and Rachel Hauck…love them both). Thanks for the other recommendations!
you are most welcome! A lot of Rachel and Kristy’s books are timeslips – I highly recommend all of them!
I love Sarah’s books, of course! I haven’t read the others, but they look great! Lisa Wingate kind of has time slip novels in The Story Keeper and The Prayer Box and The Sea Keepers Daughter. They have two stories in them, but told in letters for the historical parts. They are lovely books.
that’s sort of how The Cottingley Secret is done – i loved it!
Great list. I would add “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. It is excellent!
i can’t wait to read that one!
I liked Hazel Gaynor’s novel, A Memiry of Violets, another time-slip novel. Katherine Swartz also has some Ferrari novels. Thanks for sharing! Great list!
Ok, not Ferrari novels. Great novels. I hit publish without checking what autocorrect might do. ? And don’t forget Mindy Starns Clark/Leslie Gould’s series, Cousins of The Dove.
lol autocorrect 😛
i need to read Hazel Gaynor’s backlist now after loving The Cottingley Secret so much!
LOVE All of You by Sarah Monzon! Also, my fave (I think it’s a time slip, not quite sure on the definition there…) is The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner (pretty sure I spelled that wrong! Sorry.)
That’a one I was thinking of, too. And you spelled her name correctly. 🙂
i really need to read Susan’s books!!!
I’ve never read any but recognize some of the authors’ names. Thank you! 😀
you’re welcome! 🙂
How about The Butterfly and the Violin? I like them when they are well done. I have read the Lisa Wingate novels and they were memorable.
yes! I love all of Kristy’s books!
Susan Meissner writes time slip novels too. I think hers were the first I’d read of this type. My favorite books of hers are A Fall of Marigolds and Secrets of a Charmed Life. Cynthia Ruchti’s When the Morning Glory Blooms is also a very good time slip novel.
i didn’t realize that Cynthia’s book was a timeslip. Ahem. Clearly I haven’t read that one yet lol
All three of the books in Becky Melby’s “Lost Sanctuary” series – http://amzn.to/2vCDDrz
My favorite is the first one, Tomorrow’s Sun, because it’s set in our small town.
YES!!! How could I forget those?!?! Love that series 🙂
Yes! the Butterfly & The Violin. Most all of Kate Morton’s (Forgotten Garden, House at Riverton, Distant Hours) and recent Susan Meissner ~ The Girl in the glass, A Bridge Across the Ocean, Secrets of a Charmed Life, A Fall of Marigolds, Lady in Waiting ~ all excellent, compelling novels (as well as the startlingly good one mentioned above: The Shape of Mercy). Sarah Jio has some good ones too (though I haven’t read as many of hers as the other authors) ~ Blackberry Winter, Violets of March
Apparently time slip novels have become a favorite of mine. Glad to add some new ones to my TBR. And I’m writing one too.
I need to look into Sarah Jio’s books – thanks!
I’ve been curious about “All of You” because I’ve seen it around the blogosphere (including here!). Of course, I adore Kristy’s ”Ringmaster,’ too. 🙂
Fun topic AND list, Carrie.
thank you, Rissi!
Thank you for all of these recommendations, Carrie! Super honored to be included. I didn’t know about some of these, and I want to read them ALL!
they are all fabulous!
I’ve read Rachel Hauck’s timeslip books and loved them. I actually want to write one! And The Butterfly and the Violin. All so good.
yes!! I love all of Kristy’s timeslip novels! And YES PLEASE write one!!!!!!!
I like time slip novels. The Winter Sea by Susannah Kearsley is one that I found fascinating!
i forgot about Susannah Kearsley’s books!
Both of Sarah’s books in the Carrington Family series
Lisa Wingate’s Carolina Chronicles series that Janet mentioned
The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck
Loved all these!
I didn’t realize that series by Lisa Wingate was timeslip – moving those up higher on my TBR list!
Masterpiece series by Kristy Cambron
Butterfly & Violin is Book #1, Sparrow in Terezin is Book #2
(I read Butterfly and enjoyed it, but refused to read anything WWII-related for a couple of months.
My review is on amazon and goodreads, if anyone wants to look it up)
Another one that fits this description is Remembering You by Tricia Goyer
Grandfather takes granddaughter on a trip to WWII battlefields.
i haven’t read Tricia’s book yet but I adore Kristy’s series!
Carrie, I’m honored that Secrets She Kept is included in your outstanding list–thank you! I love time slip novels and have read several of the ones you mentioned . . . now I have more to add to my TBR list! Thank you!
thank you, Cathy!!
Ooooh!!! I get to add some to my TBR pile! Thank you for adding my Carrington boys!
Also, I LOVE that dual timeline books seem to be gaining in popularity. I love them so much (as you could guess).
i’m super excited that they’re getting more popular!
I have many of these waiting on my Kindle, but The Wedding Shop is one of my favorites! And also The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck!!!
all of her timeslip books are so good!
Carrie, the time-slip sub-genre is becoming one of my favorites too! Thank you for eh recommendations. I may need a time-slip shelf on my Goodreads page. *wink*
oooo yay! I’ve got a dual timeline one on mine 😀
Great post! Love this!! I’ve read most of these!! I started a Facebook group for readers and/or writers who enjoy this style of novel! We need more of these novels! 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/groups/501560587264415/?ref=share
oh thanks! Yep, I’m part of the group & enjoying it 🙂
Haha!! Yes!!! You are!! Forgive me. Lol ❤️
lol nothing to be forgiven for 🙂