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Tavish: A Time Travel Romance (Dunskey Castle Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jane Stain (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 2,245 ratings
Tavish was the best boyfriend Kelsey ever had, but seven years ago he disappeared.Her archaeology career nursed her heartbreak. But Tavish is back, butting into her business - all the while wearing that ... kilt. She'll just have to show him who's boss at this dig site. Because under these cliffs at Dunskey Castle, it is rumored lies the true palace of the kings of Alba (Ancient Scotland). Gggrr. How does Tavish know more about it than she does?

Midway through The Dunskey Castle Series, check out the prequel: RenFaire Druids

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    Dunskey Castle
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  4. Publication date
    January 21, 2017
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I have read time-travel stories before, but this has a new twist to it that had me from page one! The Celtic elements of the story are staggeringly beautiful. I also love the setting! There are secrets, and mysteries, and old friends renewing their bond and restoring their feelings for each other.

I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't need to wade through sex scenes, which these days have become rather boring and predictable. Absolutely delightful, funny characters. The main characters kept me guessing with their love/hate relationship. It shows that even professionals have human wants and human feelings.

I couldn't put this book down until I had read the last page, and then I read it all over again. Jane has a knack for keeping you focused and engaged in the story. Its character-driven pages take you away to another time and place that sweeps you up and doesn't let you go.

Love, mystery, Celtic druids, lost underground cities....lots of fun and adventure in the pages of this book!

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"The Celts have been weaving plaid twills for three thousand years at least."Elizabeth Wayland Barber, The Mummies of Urumchi. New York and London: Norton, 1999. ISBN 0-393-04521-8

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N5MKNWZ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 15 ‏ : ‎ Dunskey Castle
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 2,245 ratings

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Jane was an actor at the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Agoura, Devore, and Blackpointe Forrest, California. Her faire name is Rachel Bidston. To see all of her books, click on Jane Stain's name!

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Customers find the book entertaining and enjoy its Scottish setting, with one review highlighting its detailed look at ancient Scottish living conditions. The writing quality receives mixed feedback - while some praise the author's knowledge of Celtic history, others find it simplistic. The storyline and character development also get mixed reactions, with some loving the characters while others find them flat, and the pacing starts slow but becomes fast-paced. The time travel elements receive positive feedback.

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57 customers mention "Readability"57 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and compelling, with one mentioning it keeps readers turning pages.

"...What made this a great read for an escape? The worlds of both medieval and modern day Scotland were richly created that you felt you were there...." Read more

"...A great read!" Read more

"...Well-written and entertaining. I'm going to read the Dunsky Castle series in its entirety...." Read more

"This first book in A Scottish Highlander time-travel series is a very good read...." Read more

19 customers mention "Time travel"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the time travel elements in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the Scottish setting.

"I love the topics of this book with the Celtic, castle, lore, time travel, and adventure. It is very sweet and innocent...." Read more

"...I thought the ending was rather abrupt but it does promise more traveling in the future." Read more

"...I usually read contemporary romances. This has the time travel, but what I really liked were the characters Kelsey and Tavish...." Read more

"I tried to love this book - Scottish time travel and a mysterious secret underground castle...." Read more

10 customers mention "Scottish setting"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the Scottish setting of the book, with one review highlighting its authentic portrayal of ancient living conditions and another noting its detailed use of Scottish language.

"I love the topics of this book with the Celtic, castle, lore, time travel, and adventure. It is very sweet and innocent...." Read more

"...enjoyed the differing POVs of the main characters, as well as the Scottish setting...." Read more

"This fun, easy read is filled with lots of Scottish verbiage in a modern setting...." Read more

"...My reason for reading this one was the period in time and the Celtic settings...." Read more

98 customers mention "Storyline"68 positive30 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline of the book, with some loving it and finding it an interesting time travel adventure, while others find it boring and not engaging.

"...the story going smoothly with suspense, action, mystery, humor, and even romance. Oh, and throw in a sneaky Druid for good measure!..." Read more

"...Together they began to explore the underground castle, entered into the old time, had adventures and found some valuable artifacts...." Read more

"...for me as I generally relate my reading to friends but this was not a memorable read...." Read more

"I love the topics of this book with the Celtic, castle, lore, time travel, and adventure. It is very sweet and innocent...." Read more

43 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it very well written and noting the author's knowledge of Celtic history, while others describe it as simplistic and mediocre.

"What a fun read! I loved it as there was action, adventure, history, suspense, humor, and some romance all thrown in!..." Read more

"Found the writing somewhat mundane, predictable, and trite. I love time travel books...." Read more

"I love the topics of this book with the Celtic, castle, lore, time travel, and adventure. It is very sweet and innocent...." Read more

"...I got to 23% before I gave up. Sorry. The writing is mediocre at best. This is written in first person POV, but sadly not done well...." Read more

37 customers mention "Character development"19 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some loving them while others find them flat.

"...The characters were well developed so you hoped that everything would go well for them!..." Read more

"...There was no depth to any of the characters and it all seemed a bit rushed." Read more

"...the story and the story takes you away in it well-developed, character driven pages to another time and place that sweeps you up and doesn't let you..." Read more

"...It was fun, but the characters are not deeply developed imo. It was good enough however, that I plan to read the 2nd book of the series...." Read more

12 customers mention "Credibility"4 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's credibility, with some finding it well-developed and richly created, while others describe it as trite and illogical.

"...But the book stretched credibility to the limit and came off as uneven and illogical. The love story was at times juvenile and annoying...." Read more

"...The worlds of both medieval and modern day Scotland were richly created that you felt you were there...." Read more

"Found the writing somewhat mundane, predictable, and trite. I love time travel books...." Read more

"I usually love time travel stories but this one was hard to get into . The story starts as though it was the middle of the book...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pace"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pace of the book, with some finding it a quick read and part of a fast-paced series, while others note that it starts a little slow.

"The first of a fun, fast-paced series, Tavish has the adventure, romance, and enough historic Celtic ambiance to make me think I was learning..." Read more

"...There was no depth to any of the characters and it all seemed a bit rushed." Read more

"This is a quick read, but lacking in content. There is not enough detail on each character's background and history...." Read more

"It was entertaining. Quick to read. Not nearly as believable as Outback but still a fun read." Read more

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  • Julie Blaskie
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... one moment you are studying walls for secret doors... and then...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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    What a fun read! I loved it as there was action, adventure, history, suspense, humor, and some romance all thrown in! Kelsey and Tavish are reunited after a seven year separation while on the same job... and there is more than meets the eye.

    What made this a great read for an escape? The worlds of both medieval and modern day Scotland were richly created that you felt you were there. The characters were well developed so you hoped that everything would go well for them! Kelsey seems to grow and mature from her experiences... and Tavish, too, grows enough to develop insight and a keener understanding of his friend. There were mysteries to solve and relics to find! The time travel was an interesting way to weave in the mysteries and discoveries that are linked in both time periods.

    The author did a nice job of weaving all the threads of this story together. The story just flowed... and you felt the fear, excitement, etc right along with the different characters. She definitely kept the story going smoothly with suspense, action, mystery, humor, and even romance. Oh, and throw in a sneaky Druid for good measure!

    I was given an ARC, and I am pleased to share this review. I enjoyed this story so much that I ended up grabbing a few more books by this author - and pre-ordering the next in the series! If you enjoy a story that has a little bit of everything, then you will love this, too! Enjoy the adventure!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Scottish time travel in a way back time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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    Kelsey was working with the owner of land that had an ancient castle with many underground chambers and pathways. She had found some artifacts but they were not so old. Then Tavish, the man she loved who had disappeared from her life for 7 long years reappeared working as a construction worker. Together they began to explore the underground castle, entered into the old time, had adventures and found some valuable artifacts. No physical on screen lovemaking besides hugs and kissing. Suitable for teens.
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  • Ashley
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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    I love the topics of this book with the
    Celtic, castle, lore, time travel, and adventure. It is very sweet and innocent. Not a steamy romance but a rekindling of a relationship from the past. There are moments I got lost during the story bc not very detailed in setting the scene. I still enjoyed it though.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Tavish: A Time Travel Romance (Dunskey Castle...by Jane Stain
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
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    Tavish and Kelsey met as very young teenagers and spent their summers together as his parents owned the Renaissance Fair that Kelsey fell in love with. But they texted and called each other during the school year. As she began her studies in college, Tavish communicated with her less and less and then stopped altogether. But Kelsey continued on getting her doctorate in Celtic Studies from the Scottish Celtic University. And guess who showed up on her first dig? -Tavish! Sometime he was his old fun loving self but sometimes he was defensive and said he could not tell her why he dropped out of her life. As they were returning from an exploration of the tunnels down to the sea, they hear voices. Tavish says 'they' are after him and grabs her up and the walls start turning. When she recovers from her dizziness she discovers she has landed in the 15th century. What an adventure she and Tavish have in the old times in the castle built on top of an even older Alba Castle carved from the stone itself!! A great read!
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  • Linda R
    4.0 out of 5 stars I'm not the one who disappeared for 7 years!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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    I was given an ARC for review. The story has an interesting plot. A new Doctorate in Celtic studies and on her 1st dig Kelsey meets her boyfriend who just disappeared 7years ago and he doesn't seem happy to see her especially at his construction site. She's still in love with him but he's distant and isn't showing much promise. Then while in the tunnels someone approaches and she finds herself in the tunnel with Tavish but it's in medieval times. There is quite a bit of action and her education serves her well. But even though he brought her to this time he is still keeping secrets. I thought the ending was rather abrupt but it does promise more traveling in the future.
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  • KMH
    2.0 out of 5 stars Now these two are past 25 yrs old and have worked at 3 sites but when they finally speak to each other they speak and act like k
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017
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    After reading some of the glowing reviews, I have to wonder if there is a glitch in my Kindle, is this a very young author, what gives? I was expecting a very cute fantasy story, granted, but it should make sense for the characters and their identities This book is full of inane dribble and inconsistencies.
    There are too many instances to quote but here are a couple: At first we are told Tavish grew up completely immersed in the Medieval life via Renn Faires; then we are informed he is a time traveler who has actually been to the "Old Time" and has lived and trained there . But yet he does not know Druids have ceremonial robes or that Druids are Celtics? He disappears from Kelsey's life for 7 years and yet he has been a nosy construction worker on every last one of Kelsey's Scottish digs for 3 months and somehow this is her first dig? Now these two are past 25 yrs old and have worked at 3 sites but when they finally speak to each other they speak and act like kids? They are going through a teetering tower house that is a few hundred years old and Kelsey the professional Archaeologist wonders if it was a party house?? Later the same professional Archaeologist and another professional (who also has a doctorate) get offered site trailers. Are they concerned about it accommodating all the complex and sensitive equipment? No, they want built-in expresso makers and specifically want a blue trailer? A Blue trailer- really? What a
    demeaning line to attribute to full grown professional women. Come on, I like a good fantasy but I want well developed characters, who speak and act like the characters they are supposed to be. I want well thought out layers and transitions - not mystery characters vaguely referred to as "they".
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  • Jane M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2024
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    I totally loved this book.
    I do love a fantasy time travel, historical story add in some romanticism and I am hooked
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  • Marilyn Kirk
    4.0 out of 5 stars I didn’t want the story end !
    Reviewed in Spain on May 13, 2021
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    Having lived in the Highlands for 10+ years, the scenery and the castles felt very real. All the characters were solid and relatable. An enjoyable mystery and historical romance with time travel thrown in. What more could you ask for.
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  • Jo Ambruz
    5.0 out of 5 stars O the possibility
    Reviewed in Australia on August 5, 2023
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    What would you do, where would you go, which time would it be.? I love to catch up with those people and make new discoveries. Thank you to help me dream of a beautiful life
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  • L D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this story as light reading
    Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this story as light reading. Interesting concept with the ring & time travel. Full of little facts & myths even if not true worked very well in the storyline. Quick read. I recommend this book and will probably buy the second book.
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  • Trina H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a series
    Reviewed in Australia on August 27, 2021
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    An enjoyable time travel romance. A few moments I had to reread to understand but on the whole flowed well. Was happy with the ending.
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