The Moment I Kissed You — Mary Ellen Johnson

The past and Present Collide in a Breathtaking Tale of Romance in THE MOMENT I KISSED YOU, Historical Time-Travel Romance by Mary Ellen Johnson

Social media influencer Maeve Mooney had one goal in life: to marry into wealth without lifting a finger. But when her dreams crumble after a heartbreaking breakup with Beau Strank, she stumbles upon an unexpected journey. A tumble down an ancient mine shaft transports her to the thriving, tumultuous world of 1902 Cripple Creek, Colorado, where the battle between miners and mine owners is at its peak.

Maeve's path takes a dramatic turn when she uses her piano-playing talents to ascend the social ladder in this strange era, performing for the wealthy elite, including the ancestors of her lost love, Horace Strank. But the more she mingles with the miners and their struggles, the more she questions her values.

Amid the escalating tension, strikes, and violence, Maeve falls for Ronan Breathnach, the union leader. At first, she considers him dull and preachy, but as their love deepens, so does her commitment to the miners' cause. But, the line between love and loyalty blurs when Ronan accuses Maeve of being a spy.

With mines being dynamited, arrests, and bloodshed, Maeve discovers a shocking secret about her own past. In a desperate attempt to save Ronan and the miners, Maeve must convince Ronan of her time-traveling truth, offering a chance for them to be together in 2023. Now, the lovers must ponder the age old question: Which side are you on?

Publisher's Note: Maeve's journey is an enthralling blend of passion, self-discovery, and the enduring quest for justice. "THE MOMENT I KISSED YOU" by Mary Ellen Johnson is a love story that transcends time and societal barriers. Don't miss out on this captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you questioning your own choices. There are a limited number of sexual scenes with some vulgarity characteristic of the time.

THE TRAVELS ACROSS TIME SERIES
Before I Wake
Eternal Beloved
The Moment I Kissed You

THE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND, in series order
The Lion and the Leopard
A Knight There Was
Within A Forest Dark
A Child Upon The Throne
Lords Among the Ruins
The Flames of Rebellion
br>MEET MARY ELLEN JOHNSON
THE MOMENT I KISSED YOU has been a lifelong endeavor, shaped by the legacy of unions within my family, spanning generations from my dad and uncles to my husband and brothers. Their stories of strikes, the Great Depression, and the vital role unions played in creating the middle class were the backdrop of my upbringing.

Now, as history echoes itself, I find myself living just a short drive from Cripple Creek and Victor, once thriving but now ramshackle towns with a rich history of gold mining and labor disputes. Inspired by this, after having set my historical romance series, KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND, as well as my first two time travel novels, BEFORE I WAKE and ETERNAL BELOVED, in fourteenth-century England, I realized that the nineteenth-century Cripple Creek-Victor region holds its own captivating, heart-wrenching tales waiting to be told. It was the perfect backdrop for my third time travel romance.

Beyond this work, I am the author of the six-book Knights of England historical romance series and 'The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter,' a novel based on Alfred Noyes' beloved poem 'The Highwayman,' published under the pseudonym Mary Ellen Dennis.

When I'm not immersed in writing, I cherish moments with my children, grandchildren, and my faithful companion Karma the Wonder Dog, my German Shepherd, who has been a source of comfort and adventure throughout many of life's trials, including my battle with COVID.