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BLUE LAKE: Time After Time Kindle Edition

by Carol Ann Kauffman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
The love Nicole and Richard share is strong and has survived many lifetimes, but never without sacrifice and heartache. Some call it reincarnation. Some call it fate. But whatever it is, they always find each other. They're ready to jump in and help each other on this amazing adventure called life.

This time Fate rubs her hands together with glee and laughs as she plays a cruel joke on them by placing them on different continents, twenty years apart.

Nicole was born in Ohio. She doesn't remember her past life. She had a career, got married, and was later widowed. Richard entered life twenty years later in the UK and became an actor. But fate cannot keep them apart. What they have is more than love, more than attraction, or devotion. They are eternal soulmates.

When they finally do meet in Albuquerque, they remember their love and feel overwhelming joy, but the twenty-year age difference plants the painful thorns of doubt, worry, and fear. Their unlikely but undeniable love pulls them closer and closer, while careers, family, and other relationships push them farther and farther apart.

The ten-year period they spend together in this lifetime takes them on many exciting adventures from beautiful New Mexico, across the Atlantic to England, Ireland, Italy, and Aruba. Nicole and Richard have an incredibly strong connection, but they face not only happiness and joy but the dark side of life and love as well.

Come. Start the adventure with Richard and Nicole, where everything changes, but love remains the same.
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    353 pages
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    January 21, 2012
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Carol Ann Kauffman is the author of over twenty books to date, classified as romantic action adventures and mysteries about life, love, loss, and lunacy. She is a retired teacher, worked as a printer, a department store office manager, and an insurance agent. Carol loves to travel; her favorite places being Italy, Aruba, and the American Southwest. She plays Bridge and grows African violets and orchids when she's home. She is the author of the Time After Time series, which follows a pair of lovers through their many lifetimes together, and the Cat Collier Mysteries, as well as short stories with Books To Go Now Publishers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0071G6V9K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carol Ann Kauffman
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 7th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 946 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0985088606
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Carol Ann Kauffman

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Carol Ann Kauffman is the author of 40 books to date, from short stories to full-length novels. Her novels, classified as romantic action adventures with a sci-fi/ fantasy twist, and mysteries. They’re about life, love, loss, and lunacy. She is a retired teacher from a local school district in Ohio, where she taught for thirty-five years. Carol loves to travel; her favorite places being Italy, Aruba, and the American Southwest. She is the author of the Time After Time series, which follows a pair of lovers through their many lifetimes together, and the Cat Collier Mysteries, as well as holiday short stories with Books To Go Now Publishers. Connect with Carol on Twitter at @Cay47. Visit her website at carolannkauffman.weebly.com or visit her blog, Vision and Verse at visionandverse.blogspot.com.

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this romantic novel, praising its intricate plot and true tale of love. The main characters are well-developed, and one customer notes the candid treatment of the May/December relationship.

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, appreciating its intricate plot and true tale of love, with one customer noting its candid treatment of the May/December relationship.

"...If you like smart and witty romance with interesting characters and superb plot, if you are not afraid to weep and cry, you should read Blue Lake." Read more

"...Can they stand the test of time? Blue Lake is an enjoyable tale following the couple through years of second guessing each decision along the way...." Read more

"...This novel has been composed and developed into a truly epic romantic novel spanning over 10 years in time...." Read more

"...I asked myself why all the 5-Star ratings? The whole story was telling. So much so the author inserted exclamation marks for emphasis...." Read more

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Customers thoroughly enjoyed this read, with one describing it as spectacular.

"...I suppose it's a matter of the cast, great and versatile setting and emotional charge...." Read more

"...But, their love was never ending! A great read!" Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed this read and am looking forward to reading more in this series." Read more

"This is a fun, intricately plotted story of two lovers on a wild ride of an on-again, off-again love affair...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...If you like smart and witty romance with interesting characters and superb plot, if you are not afraid to weep and cry, you should read Blue Lake." Read more

"...The characters are relatable and flawed. Though Nicole comes off as superwoman at times, many of her choices were far from perfect...." Read more

"...The main characters are so well developed that I seemed to need a box of tissues by my side when their plights and troubles were made apparent..." Read more

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  • Kata Mlek
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
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    Love at first sight, the BIG and REAL one, happens occasionally but if it does, it's spectacular. However, the relationship with the true soul mate or twin flame isn't easy, requires sacrifices and sometimes even inflicts pain. On one hand, perfect couples deal with overwhelming joy, on the other hand with doubt, worry, remorse and fear. Carol and Richard, the main characters in Blue Lake, initially sharing a strong connection, have to face the hidden, dark side of love as well and fight together for their future.
    Despite being a down-to-earth person I got carried along with this novel. I suppose it's a matter of the cast, great and versatile setting and emotional charge. Even stone-cold readers like me would need some tissues to get through the Blue Lake and it's absolutely fine--it feels good to realize there is love out there. And it conquers all.
    If you like smart and witty romance with interesting characters and superb plot, if you are not afraid to weep and cry, you should read Blue Lake.
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  • Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible love affair
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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    There were many ups and downs for two main characters,
    Nicole & Richard. But, their love was never
    ending!
    A great read!
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  • Susan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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    The path of true love is often marred by potholes and detours. Nicole and Richard’s love seems to be tested along every curve. Can they stand the test of time? Blue Lake is an enjoyable tale following the couple through years of second guessing each decision along the way. The story adds texture through additional characters the couple interacts with as the story flows seamlessly through time.
    The characters are relatable and flawed. Though Nicole comes off as superwoman at times, many of her choices were far from perfect. Well written romance with many touching scenes throughout. Highly Recommended.
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  • Jeanie49
    5.0 out of 5 stars Power of Love...here and beyond
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2012
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    After enjoying Carol Kauffman's other novel, Bel Terra; I wanted to read Blue Lake. This novel has been composed and developed into a truly epic romantic novel spanning over 10 years in time. It crosses the United States from the West coast,across the Atlantic to England, Ireland, Italy. Even a couple of trips to Aruba adds to the visual appeal. Mrs. Kauffman describes the scenic areas so well that you can easily visualize yourself there. The main characters are so well developed that I seemed to need a box of tissues by my side when their plights and troubles were made apparent throughout their saga. I really became immersed in this story. It is a true tale of the Power of Love...here and beyond. If you enjoy romantic novels interspersed with action and the occasional quips that makes you smile; you'll enjoy this book.
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Lacked Emotion
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021
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    I wanted so much to love this story and was excited to begin reading. But, and this is big, the narrative lacked emotion. I asked myself why all the 5-Star ratings? The whole story was telling. So much so the author inserted exclamation marks for emphasis. The character development was non-existent. And the dialog was lame. (The love scenes even more so.) The dialog seemed to be written as a filler and not so much to support or move the plot. And what 27 year old male movie star (one which women swoon over) carries a note pad around in his shirt pocket? Very unbelievable scenes. My suggestion is to read other authors' works. Maybe even in the romance genre. Get a feel of deep POV and work on your skill of story telling by inserting emotion. Perhaps work on writing what you yourself actually felt when you wrote the story.
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  • MikiHope
    5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this read and am looking forward to reading more in this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017
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    The bond between Nicole and Richard is instantaneous. One look into each other's eyes and both knew it. Well, Jack knew it anyway. Nicole thought she knew him from somewhere but was a lot more leery. There was some kind of bond which could not be denied nor could it be broken! No matter what, if something happened to Jack--Nicole would go to him and was able to save his life more then once. But people and their insecurities kept tearing them apart as well-no I won't tell you--but it happens consistently. Until they can resolve the differences and the problems-and there are many--they stay apart but together.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this read and am looking forward to reading more in this series.
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  • ebart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Lake
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2012
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the beginning to the final word. Carol Kauffman held my interest with this love story. Good reading with lots of action and with locations all over the globe. She loved him to the end and beyond through all their trials and tribulations.
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  • Emily Love
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2012
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    This is a fun, intricately plotted story of two lovers on a wild ride of an on-again, off-again love affair. I especially enjoyed the tenderness of the love scenes and the candid treatment of the May/December relationship. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
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  • Iffy Hussain
    4.0 out of 5 stars Iternal love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2019
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    It is passed 3:30 am UK time and I just just finished this book. I only purchased it this morning but I couldn't put it down. Beautiful love story with a moving ending.

    The characters are adorable and the author has a good story telling.

    Definitely one for the favourite list and will re read again.
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