Review: Borrowed Time

 

Borrowed Time
by Rita Durrett
Review by Sharon Worthey

 

Borrowed Time was a fun journey back to 1969 where high school junior Sabrina finds herself trying to figure out exactly who she is and why she can’t remember anything about her life or how, covered in bruises, she ended up in a town. Only Bobby seems familiar - except he belongs to Jill, and she isn’t sharing. Bobby might have a mind of his own, however.

            Back home in the present, her boyfriend, Camden, and her parents are desperate to help her recover from the car accident that sent her back in time, but doctors warn that she may never awaken from the coma. As Sabrina’s body heals in the present, her 1969 self falls in love with Bobby while her friends help her adjust to a life before the moon landing or AC in classrooms.  
            Will Sabrina’s growing love for Bobby trigger her memories of Camden? Of course, being in love with two men at the same time creates its own dilemma. If she is able to one day return to her own time, will she even want to return? And if she should stay with Bobby, does that mean she remains in the coma forever? You’ll need to read this book to find out. As with all good books – watch for a lovely twist at the end.

 

            Borrowed Time can be found on https://4rvpublishing.com/rita-durrett, through bookstores, or from other online stores.

Critters Readers' Poll results for 4RV

 

 

    Several people and publications from 4RV Publishing were nominated in Critters Readers' Poll, and voting finished January 14. The final results gave our nominees some room to brag a bit.

    First place book editor went to Cheryl Malandrios, an editor much in demand at 4RV and other places. She shares her time with being a top realtor and helping authors make their books the best possible.

 

    The other first place went to 4RV for having the best online bookstore, thanks to webmaster Aidana WillowRaven and her assistant Elizabeth Morgan.

      Cheryl Malandrios also took a second place in Children's Books with her book A Christmas Kindness, illustrated by Caroline Mabey.

  

    The hosts didn't change the year on the digital seals for those that placed in the top 10 without taking first place, but we will share them anyway. Jeanne Conway placed 2nd in the Best Artist category. She has illustrated several children's books for 4RV including Merry Tilda, Wild, Wild Wind, and the Louie the Duck books.

    

     Borrowed Time by Rita Durrett placed 2nd in Young Adult Book. Rita's book is one of the newer releases from 4RV.

                                                   

     For Best Other Novel, novels not covered by genre, Dust of Lies by G. K. Davenport took 2nd. The book also took 2nd place in Best Book Cover Artwork. Steve Daniels created the art for the cover.

 

 

     Another second place, Vivian Zabel came in 2nd in the Best Author division. Her books can be found on 4rvpublishing.com, as can books by other authors.

    Shawn Simon, a step-mother herself, received 2nd place in Best Nonfiction Book with her book Stepping into a New Role: Stories from Step Moms. For those already step-parents or who are about to become one, this book provides a handy guide.

    Finally, the lowest rank any 4RV received was in the Book Publisher category. The company received a 6th place, but still finished in the top 10. 

    For more information about 4RV, about submissions, about books and authors, about writing style, visit the 4RV website.