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Need a Little Time Kindle Edition

by Adam Eccles (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,909 ratings
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Sometimes, the strangest things can happen, right on your doorstep.


When you find out your best friend and business partner is secretly sleeping with your wife, it may be time to move on… From your job and your marriage... Which is precisely what happened to Jamie Newgent.

A change of lifestyle is what’s needed, and a bachelor pad on the fourth floor of a jutting tower provides a new home, a fresh start, and a new chapter in his life.

Little does he know of the weird and wonderful journey he’s about to take, or the effects a temporal rift has on the building plumbing and his troublesome toaster.

He’s living in the middle of an anomaly sandwich, with a retro woman upstairs, and a feisty hippy downstairs. But will either of them become anything more than friends?

And, If it came down to it, would he be able to make the ultimate sacrifice to save a life:

Could he go back to an era before the Internet and Smartphones?

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  3. Publication date
    June 4, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089QGJCMG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little Bit Strange Press (June 4, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,909 ratings

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Adam Eccles

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Adam Eccles is a cynical tech-nerd hermit, living in the west of Ireland for the last twenty five years.

With a long career in technology, and being an avid time-travel fan as well as having a life long love of comedy, you can find elements of all these things in his novels.

If you'd like to read more, and let's face it, why wouldn't you?

You can check out his website: https://www.adamecclesbooks.com

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Most prolific on Twitter, you can find him here tweeting inanity with suspicious frequency: https://twitter.com/adamecclesbooks

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Most of all, he hopes you enjoy his stories.

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the story engaging and entertaining, with an intriguing premise and well-developed characters. The writing quality was described as relatable, easy to read, and believable. The humor was described as quirky and whimsical, with an out-loud laugh near the end.

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54 customers mention "Enjoyment"54 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging, fun, and entertaining. The plot keeps them guessing and hooked until the end. Readers appreciate the characters and well-developed storyline.

"I am into Time travel books lately and this is a good one...." Read more

"...Thanks, Adam, for a delightful read." Read more

"Loved the book. First book I've read from this author. I will probably read more. Hopefully I will like them too." Read more

"This story kept me hooked waiting for the next step...." Read more

51 customers mention "Story quality"51 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story with interesting characters and a good plot development. They find the premise intriguing and relatable. The book is easy to read with drama and suspense, but the happy ending is appreciated. Readers appreciate the twists and surprises in the story.

"I enjoy stories about time travel, good story, liked characters and plot. Everything tied together well, figured some out early." Read more

"I am into Time travel books lately and this is a good one. A very interesting premise about a chance meeting due to time travel and how this all..." Read more

"...This simple story captures that magical wonder without endlessly debating the inevitable paradoxes...." Read more

"...Great character development, a few twists. Very well written, if only I could find more like it." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters. They find the story engaging and can't put it down.

"I enjoy stories about time travel, good story, liked characters and plot. Everything tied together well, figured some out early." Read more

"...Great character development, a few twists. Very well written, if only I could find more like it." Read more

"...That said, Eccles, made up for that by writing relatable and likable characters, and while I could see things coming I was curious enough to keep..." Read more

"Engaging and sweet. I liked the characters. A bit predictable but I was happy for the happy ending. I hate time travel novels with sad endings." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the writing quality of the book. They found it relatable and easy to read. The dialogue was clever, and the plot was well-developed. Many readers felt the book was like reading a personal diary without all the angst. They appreciated the attention to detail and the romance developing slowly.

"...Great character development, a few twists. Very well written, if only I could find more like it." Read more

"...That said, Eccles, made up for that by writing relatable and likable characters, and while I could see things coming I was curious enough to keep..." Read more

"I enjoyed this well written and fun filled romp. Well done. The characters are very good. The plot is good also." Read more

"Fun Book, well written and funny! Good escapism and very likable protagonist. Hope the author finds success and don't stop writing!" Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find it quirky, witty, and easy to read. The book even makes them laugh out loud near the end.

"...It even comes with an out-loud laugh near the end. Thanks, Adam, for a delightful read." Read more

"...This fun times travelling romance is full of wit and easy going humor. Definitely recommend." Read more

"I enjoyed the author's humor he was able to weave throughout the story. I also enjoyed the succinct way he worked his magic with the characters...." Read more

"Fun Book, well written and funny! Good escapism and very likable protagonist. Hope the author finds success and don't stop writing!" Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
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    I enjoy stories about time travel, good story, liked characters and plot. Everything tied together well, figured some out early.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good time travel book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
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    I am into Time travel books lately and this is a good one. A very interesting premise about a chance meeting due to time travel and how this all worked out in such wonderful way. I give the book a big thumbs up!
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  • G. Litts
    4.0 out of 5 stars Time travel, retro style
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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    Before we got obsessed with the intricacies and implications of time travel we used to just imagine what it would be like. Finding yourself actually back in time. Being careful but also exploring the amazing situation you’re now in.
    This simple story captures that magical wonder without endlessly debating the inevitable paradoxes. It even comes with an out-loud laugh near the end. Thanks, Adam, for a delightful read.
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  • bmaggsjr
    5.0 out of 5 stars a great find!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
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    Though at about 60-70% through you may have guessed the relationships, you cannot put this down until the end! Great character development, a few twists. Very well written, if only I could find more like it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love time travel books
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    Loved the book. First book I've read from this author. I will probably read more. Hopefully I will like them too.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging time travel story with a happy twist
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
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    This story kept me hooked waiting for the next step. The main character goes from being a sad, lonely broken person who has no joy in life, to discovering that life can hand out happiness as well as trouble as he travels back and forth through time. I highly recommend it. Love love stories with a happy ending. Life is hard enough that we do not need to read unhappy books.
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  • Darrin Matteson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
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    After reading "System Restored," I knew I had to read more of Adam Eccles work. My only complaint about this book was that I saw things coming before, Jamie, did.

    That said, Eccles, made up for that by writing relatable and likable characters, and while I could see things coming I was curious enough to keep reading to find out how.

    Also, as a man in my mid-40s-- I see a bit of both Jamie Newgent and System Restored's Derek Cooper in myself.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
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    Engaging and sweet. I liked the characters. A bit predictable but I was happy for the happy ending. I hate time travel novels with sad endings.
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  • Samsquanch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! My only complaint was I wish it was longer!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2020
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    I planned on reading this over the course of the next two weeks... instead I finished it in two days. Oops. Hilariously written, with a cool twist on time travel and the functions within it. Gave myself a bit of a headache trying to figure out the timeline, but the best thing to do with temporal paradoxes is to just ignore them. They'll eventually go away ;)
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  • Martin B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2021
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    One of the very best books I have ever read. Adam Eccles is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors.

    The humour displayed throughout his writing, and his storytelling in general are simply outstanding.

    If you like time travel stories you will love this. The cause of the time travelling is so believable (if you like a bit of sci-fi) that it makes the story so much more enjoyable. At times I was reminded of the movie "Frequency", but as this is one of my favourite films this was certainly not a negative point for me.

    The characters are all really likeable, especially Molly, the young woman who is the downstairs neighbour of Jamie, the main, time-travelling character. Their back and forth with silly notes they slip under each other's doors is hilarious.

    There is no bad language, no violence, and a properly happy ending, with plenty of humour thrown in along the way. Don't be put off though, it's a great story that I couldn't put down. There is a slight "twist" of sorts towards the end, you will see it coming a mile off, I did and am usually a bit thick about these things! It didn't affect the story though, and the reveal was beautifully done.

    A superb read from a brilliant author.
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  • nickF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in Spain on January 5, 2021
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    fun to follow the fortunes of a thoroughly nice chap . charming characters and nicely developed plot . I enjoyed reading adam eccles's book and will read more
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  • ruthc
    4.0 out of 5 stars A bit longwinded in the beginning, but nice
    Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2021
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    It's not a typical time travelling story. Takes about two thirds of the book for the main character to even realize , that he is traveling in time, not just simply going up the stairs to visit his neighbour. Some things that are mostly overlooked in after books like "my 2020 money and identification are not valid in 1990" are also discussed. Likable, well described characters! For me 4 stars means: Not 100% perfect, but maybe 95% almost perfect
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  • monte8888
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great feel good story 5 stars +
    Reviewed in Australia on May 9, 2024
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    If you want to have great read with love and humour, this is the way to go. Throw in time portals, endearing characters and smooth dialogue Adam Eccles is your man. Can’t wait to read another one of his novels.
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