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Out of Time by Pauline Baird Jones is a Salute Military Bookish Event pick #romantictimetravel #timetravel #romanticadventure #salutemilitary #giveaway

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Title: Out of Time

 

Author: Pauline Baird Jones

 

Genre: Romantic Time Travel Adventure

 

Book Blurb:

 

Experience a love story that transcends time and war in this riveting novel. Journey with a modern-day adventurer and a charming pilot from the past as they navigate not only the challenges of a world at war but also their growing attraction for each other.

 

Melanie "Mel" Morton is a contemporary adventure reporter. She's used to tackling current events, not delving into historical narratives. However, her world is turned upside down when a WWII veteran asks for her help in saving her grandfather's life - by traveling back in time.

 

Launched into the past, Mel finds herself in the middle of her grandfather's pivotal final mission during WWII. Shot down and stranded in enemy territory, Mel and the now young and handsome pilot, Jack Hamilton, must traverse the dangerous landscapes of occupied France.

 

With the generational gap adding another layer of complexity to their mission, Mel and Jack have to put aside the magnetic pull between them. Failure is not an option – their lives, Mel’s future, and the course of history hang in the balance.

 

Out of Time is a gripping time-travel romance adventure that will captivate you from start to finish. If you love the thrill of rapid-fire action, the allure of intense chemistry, and the drama of World War II accurately depicted, then you'll be enthralled by Pauline Baird Jones' tribute to the Greatest Generation.

 

Buy Out of Time today and embark on a love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of wartime history!

 

Excerpt:

 

He stopped in the shadow of a Fort’s wing, grabbed her arm and turned her to face him.

 

“Ric was right about one thing,” he said, as much to himself as to her, “you are a mystery.”

 

“While I hate to disillusion you any more about Ric,” Mel said, “that’s not exactly a news flash. Most women are a mystery to men—and the reverse.”

 

He chuckled, the sound oddly husky in the quiet of night. He inhaled, trying to suck enough chilly air into his lungs to clear his head. While the air was frosty, it was also filled with her scent. It wasn’t perfume, in fact she smelled of standard-issue soap, but beneath it was something that had to be Mel. Kind of crisp, like her, with a touch of humor and whatever it was that drew men to women and had since the beginning. Working with the chill, this only sharpened his longing to explore the mystery posed by her mouth.

 

Mel lifted her chin, examining the horizon with the air of a connoisseur. “Cloudy again. I don’t expect there’ll be an alert tonight. I’ll bet it doesn’t clear before Sunday. That means drills, drills and more drills.”

 

Jack didn’t care about drills. He slid his hands up the sides of her arms, stopping at her shoulders for any sign his touch was unwelcome. He hoped she didn’t toss him but was willing to take that chance. He didn’t mind taking flight if the reason were good enough.

 

For a moment she stiffened. He might have missed it if he hadn’t been waiting for it, then she sighed and he felt her body relax, not against him, but not away from him either.

 

In the deep dark, he could only sense where his target was. There was no radar to help him here. And not unlike their missions, he missed the first time, his mouth landing on the curve of her cheek. Her skin was soft and cold and slightly sweet. He lingered there for a moment, just savoring the sensations of this first contact. Almost reluctantly, he cupped her face with his hands. His hands liked the feel of her skin as much as his mouth did. They spread across the soft silken surface and felt warmth bloom there. He tilted her head and moved in again. This time he was right on target.

 

Her lips were supple and sweet. They welcomed him, though with a slight reserve. Despite that, he was inclined to linger, to find the passion he felt waiting to join them, to erase the reserve—but it didn’t seem wise, so he slowly, very slowly, backed off. He felt her sigh again and echoed it. He pulled her gently against him and just held her. It felt right. He felt at peace for the first time since he left home. Part of him knew it wouldn’t—it couldn’t last—but he was content to linger there for now. Even the promise of passion in the kiss they’d exchanged couldn’t lure him out. One thing he’d learned in the military—get your priorities right the first time. Passion was easy to find in war time, but peace, even if fleeting, was a gift.

 

She didn’t speak and he was glad for it. He had no idea what she’d say. In the distance, he heard faint strains of music. The concert. The colonel.

 

“You’re late for…the concert,” he murmured.

 

“I said I’d been invited, not that I accepted.” Her voice was soft and lit with laughter. Something broke inside him. He hoped it wasn’t his heart.

 

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What makes your featured book a must-read?

 

Looking for a Memorial Day read that tugs at your heart, thrills your spirit, and takes you soaring through the skies of WWII? Out of Time by Pauline Baird Jones isn’t just a time-travel romance—it’s a heartfelt salute to the courage, sacrifice, and love that defined the Greatest Generation. Reviewers rave about its stunning historical accuracy, pulse-pounding missions with a bomber crew, and a heroine who’s 100% 21st-century grit dropped into a world at war. From the first page, you’ll feel like you’re riding shotgun on a mission over occupied France, where every heartbeat counts—and love might just be the most powerful force of all.

 

This book doesn’t just check boxes—it flies past them. With sharp dialogue, emotionally charged character arcs, and cinematic storytelling that critics say is ready for the big screen (hello, Oscar buzz! ), Out of Time captures what it means to fight for a better tomorrow, even when you're stuck in yesterday. It’s poignant, funny, thrilling—and oh-so-satisfying. Whether you're remembering a loved one who served or simply honoring the day with a story of bravery and heart, Out of Time delivers the kind of reading experience that lingers long after “The End.”

 

So this Memorial Day, pick up the book that readers couldn’t put down (even when it got them in trouble at work ). Out of Time is more than a story—it’s a tribute wrapped in romance, dipped in danger, and topped with just the right amount of timey-wimey goodness. 

 

Giveaway –

 

Enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card:

 

 

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Runs May 20 – May 28, 2025.


Winner will be drawn on May 29, 2025.

 

Author Biography:

 

Award-winning author Pauline Baird Jones writes perilously fun fiction—romantic suspense, space opera, time travel, and more. With 40+ books, a flair for humor, and a love of adventure, she creates heroines braver than they realize and heroes brave enough to love them. If you crave thrilling plots, smart laughs, and sigh-worthy endings, you’re in the right place! 🚀❤️📚

 

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