The Lane Betrayal

The Lane Betrayal is a high-stakes, action packed time travel adventure. From the very first page the suspense is heightened as Mark destroys his friend's company and is chased into the past. There are a lot of characters in this book, but they are all very well developed and distinctive. The Lane's are very family oriented and serve one another well. None of the family members are perfect, but they are all trying their best to do what is right during a very weird situation. The assassin added another layer of danger with a cold-hearted and focused attitude. The setting of the tail end of the Civil War was an interested choice. There is a lot of danger in the time period, especially for the men, but it was a time that they knew about well. I enjoyed reading about Laura's time as a nurse in the field hospital. Though her time there was difficult, it was authentic and realistic to the time period. It was also interesting to read about the family's interactions with Lincoln himself and his advisors. I was intrigued at the family's outlook at potentially changing history and the influence that their presence has had. With a cliffhanger ending, I can't wait to jump into the next book and next time period with the Lane family.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
The Fair

The Fair is the second book in the Time Box series and I would highly recommend reading Book 1, The Lane Betrayal, first in order to get to know the characters, their circumstances and how what happened to them in 1865 is affecting their decisions in 1893. As with other books by John A. Heldt, The Fair is a fast-paced, time travel adventure with romance, action, fun settings and well-developed characters. I did enjoy the choice of setting of the Chicago World's Columbian Exhibition. It gave the Lane family a wonderful place to hide, entertainment and a chance to experience a cool historical event. I liked seeing all of the different exhibitions through the character's eyes; especially as Laura and Ashley explored the Women's Building and Jeremy and new beau, Ivy explored the Palace of Fine Arts and the Midway. This story focused on the budding romance between Jordan and Jessie in Virginia City. Their romance was sweet and progressed naturally. I do wonder about the effects of their relationship on the future. Silas Bain's presence added an element of suspense and a very surprising ending. I can't wait to see what happens with the Lane's next.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.