Yesterday's Blood has been receiving some very good reviews. I am honored that so many of you, either on Amazon or Goodreads, find my books enjoyable. In case you missed it, I thought I would post a review by Jena C, Henry. Jena is an author of three fun novels, The Golden Age of Charli: Rsvp; The Golden Age of Charli: Bmi; and The Golden Age of Charli: Gps. She writes about living in the Golden Years in a very relatable way that had me laughing all the way to the end. I highly recommend her books to boost your spirits and whisk all your troubles away.
Here's her review of my latest book. Thank you, Jena, for your awesome insights.
Five Stars
I know readers can’t wait to read Yesterday’s Blood, the fifth book in the A Slip in Time series by Jane O’Brien. So, let’s get straight to my thoughts.
Yesterday’s Blood, in spite of the ominous title, is filled with charm and tranquility. Picture this. “Inside the house the sisters moved together in the kitchen just as they had many times over the years, in one century or the next.”
As you can tell, the 1881 life for the 2025 sisters Francine and Dora is now pleasant and normal.
Book 5 paints a lovely picture of the growing towns of Twin Lake and Holton in 1881. Life is no longer frontier living. The towns are bustling. Houses are being built and businesses are opening and thriving. Life is good for Francine and Dora. They each have a man who loves and adores them. They each have found a place in the community.
What about the newcomers? We become better acquainted with the new Doctor, and the other male visitor off the train. We spend more time with Ruth and her family, as well as her friend Mavis. Mavis endures some sadness and problems. But for the most part, contentment abounds. Babies are born, cakes are baked, herbs are collected, marriages are celebrated. The orphan train comes to town. All of these happenings are written in the author’s lovely way with words.
Now what you really want to know about is Daniel, right? Well, all I will tell you is that his story took a turn I wasn’t expecting. And by the end of the story, the blood in the title reveals itself, along with some worries about the future.
I highly recommend Book 5. If you haven’t read the series, you may want to read the earlier books, because this series has so much depth, you will want to take it all in. Thanks to the author for an advance review copy. This is my honest review.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Book 5 Excerpt
I've been known to neglect this blog, and I'm afraid this is one of those times. I get so involved in the marketing of the new book and then the writing of the next one that I forget some of my duties. I am full on in writing mode for Book 6, and my head gets lost in the world I have created.
In case you have not yet begun to read Yesterday's Blood, Book 5 of A Slip in Time, I thought I should remind you of how it begins. Here's an excerpt from the Prologue.
He pulled it out to look at the blade again, and when he did, he accidentally nicked his thumb on the hand holding the sheath. A trickle of blood began to run down his fingers. The moment he saw the drop of blood moving, he understood what the dark stain on the leather was. It was blood. Maybe from a battle or a fight, or maybe a nick from skinning a squirrel; whatever the reason, Daniel instantly understood what was coming next. He grabbed his nearby cane for balance to try to stop it, but it was too late. He heard himself yelling, “NOOO!”
Monday, August 3, 2020
New Release - Yesterday's Blood
It's finally here. Book 5, Yesterday's Blood has been released in both Kindle and Paperback. Continue the saga with the next book in A Slip in Time. Here's a little bit about what's to come:
Yesterday’s Blood, Book 5 of O’Brien’s series A Slip in Time,
begins in the year 2025 where we last left Daniel Kent, the deputy sheriff. Having come across some heirlooms in an old
secretary drawer, he handles each one carefully wondering who they belonged to
and how they were connected to him.
After looking into his genealogy, he discovers a name on a Civil War
medal which not only is on his family tree, but is the same name as his
own. Puzzled, he picks up the Bowie
knife next, but as he does so, he nicks his finger, causing a flow of blood to
drip onto the leather case. Once the
droplet in his ‘present time’ touches the stain from the ‘past’, Daniel is
thrown into a trip he had not expected to take.
Where will Daniel land?
Will he end up in a strange place and a different century than his own;
will he be with Dora, his ex-wife, who has gone before him back to 1881?
Dora was eager to return to the past and the love of her life,
but what will she find when she arrives?
Is Wade available, and if so, does he still want her?
Francine and Luke are excitedly making plans to start their
family. The orphan train is once again
coming their way. If they are able to
get any children, Fran wonders if she will be able to stay in the 19th
century and continue her life as the mother she has always longed to be. Or
will the Universe upset everything and send her back, leaving Luke alone as a
single parent?
Best friends, Ruth and Mavis, still long for a man to fall in
love with. They dream about a handsome stranger who will step off the steam
driven train at the depot in town. Will
these young women each find a suitable match in the small town of Twin Lake, or
is there an unknown person waiting on the horizon for each of them?
These are the many questions that will be answered in Book 5. With new people arriving in town, bringing
with them troubling dilemmas, life has never been more exciting in West
Michigan. Through joy and sorrows,
weddings and babies, arguments and bloodshed, follow the characters you have
grown to love in Yesterday’s Blood.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Do You Have Kindle Unlimited?
I love Kindle Unlimited.
I not only feature all of my own books on it, but I also have a subscription myself, so I can read for free whenever I want.
What are your thoughts on Kindle Unlimited?
Find all of my books in one place here at
Monday, July 6, 2020
Christmas In July 2020
It's Christmas in July at Hallmark, so why not here at Jane O'Brine Books? Cool off with a sweet holiday romance or two. These short novellas will leave you with a sweet, nostalgic feeling. Isn't that what we're all looking for in these troubled times? Oh, and please remember to leave a review.
Ho Ho Ho!
Friday, July 3, 2020
Happy Fourth of July
I know some of you are anxiously waiting for book 5 of A Slip in Time. We're getting closer every day to a publishing date, but it's still in the editing process. So I thought I might remind you of some of my other series, just in case you have a free moment to read over the Fourth of July weekend.
The 13th Lighthouse, book 1 of The Lighthouse Trilogy, covers most of the shoreline of Lake Michigan as the character travels, leading her to a shocking finish about who she is. Book 3 of this trilogy focuses on a war veteran with PTS. Be sure to start this trilogy with The 13th Lighthouse, which is on sale for only $.99 in Kindle. All three are always free on Kindle Unlimited.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Book 5 Cover Reveal
I'm so excited. I have just finished the final words in Book 5 of A Slip in Time, called Yesterday's Blood. What a relief, because I know you have all been anxiously waiting. Now it begins the editing and proofreading process, which can be tedious, but I will be working very hard to get it done on my end so it can then move to my beta readers.
Don't get too excited yet. I don't anticipate it being released until the end of July or first part of August, but that is a guess at this point. Either way, I thought you would want to know that it won't be long now. Thank you for sharing your anticipation for my new book with me. I love hearing from you. Oh, and don't forget those reviews. They make all the difference on Amazon. Jane O'Brien
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Yesterday's Woes Reviews
I'm thrilled with the reviews Yesterday's Woes has been getting so far. Here are a few.
5 stars Another Page Turner!
I have been given an advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and sincere opinion.
I couldn’t put this book down nor turn the pages quickly enough. The downside is I read too quickly through this delightful novel! If you like romance, intrigue, historical fiction, realistic characters , plot twists, this is a book you will also enjoy. I would enjoy being friends with the people in this novel, although some of their actions or reactions really took me by surprise! Never a dull moment, that is certain.
A wonderfully written novel very likely to capture your heart and mind as it did mine! Although you could read it as a stand alone book, you will be missing out if you don’t begin with the first book in the series and grow with the characters and the town of Twin Lakes.
5 stars Captivating read
Spent the day reading this fourth in a series instead of crummy tv. Best one so far. The only bad part, it ended too soon! Great story line, characters refreshingly real, and plot well developed. Excellent read, but start at the beginning with book 1 for complete story. Loved this book!
5 stars Once you start reading A Slip in Time you can not put them down!
I have just finished reading Yesterday's Woes. It's just as good as all the others in the series. I couldn't put it down!! Now I am waiting for Book 5. Just when I think it couldn't get any better, Jane O'Brien puts a new spin on it! A must read if you enjoy back in time books like I do!
5 stars Completely hooked on this series of books.
I have never written a review on any book and I have read about 40 books in the last month alone. I am obsessed with this series and the way Jane deals with each of her characters and I love the way She brings new characters into the storyline but keeps the original characters involved. A lot of writers that have series start out the second book with the original but drop them after maybe a chapter of two. Jane stays true to her characters and keep the throughout her series. She has completely hooked me and now I must read everything she has written.
5 stars Another Page Turner!
I have been given an advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and sincere opinion.
I couldn’t put this book down nor turn the pages quickly enough. The downside is I read too quickly through this delightful novel! If you like romance, intrigue, historical fiction, realistic characters , plot twists, this is a book you will also enjoy. I would enjoy being friends with the people in this novel, although some of their actions or reactions really took me by surprise! Never a dull moment, that is certain.
A wonderfully written novel very likely to capture your heart and mind as it did mine! Although you could read it as a stand alone book, you will be missing out if you don’t begin with the first book in the series and grow with the characters and the town of Twin Lakes.
5 stars Captivating read
Spent the day reading this fourth in a series instead of crummy tv. Best one so far. The only bad part, it ended too soon! Great story line, characters refreshingly real, and plot well developed. Excellent read, but start at the beginning with book 1 for complete story. Loved this book!
5 stars Once you start reading A Slip in Time you can not put them down!
I have just finished reading Yesterday's Woes. It's just as good as all the others in the series. I couldn't put it down!! Now I am waiting for Book 5. Just when I think it couldn't get any better, Jane O'Brien puts a new spin on it! A must read if you enjoy back in time books like I do!
5 stars Completely hooked on this series of books.
I have never written a review on any book and I have read about 40 books in the last month alone. I am obsessed with this series and the way Jane deals with each of her characters and I love the way She brings new characters into the storyline but keeps the original characters involved. A lot of writers that have series start out the second book with the original but drop them after maybe a chapter of two. Jane stays true to her characters and keep the throughout her series. She has completely hooked me and now I must read everything she has written.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Yesterday's Woes Is Available!
A Slip in Time is on fire. No one was more surprised than me to discover that Yesterday's Woes, Book 4, of A Slip in Time is available on both paperback and Kindle. Amazon was far quicker than I believed they would be. As of this writing the two versions have not yet been linked in the book search; that will happen in a day or two. In the meantime whatever your reading pleasure, the two links are:
Kindle --- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087NQ6XX3
Paperback --- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087L4QNXB
UPDATE: Merged link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087L4QNXB
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Book Four is Almost Here
There's been a slight change in the positioning of the words, but it's still the same cover for the next book in A Slip in Time, coming soon. I am impatiently waiting for Amazon to deliver my proof copy, (it could be here on Saturday) which I will look over carefully and if everything is okay, I will give my approval. Then I hit the publish button and wait and wait and wait for it to go live.
Here's my favorite prayer:
God grant me patience, but please hurry!
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