Time For Desire by Katie Chrono

Length: 14,800 words

Ambitious historian Blair Beckwith unearths an antique pocket watch that catapults her into the smoky, dangerous glamour of 1920s Chicago. There she meets Jacob Hartness, the charismatic speakeasy owner and bootlegger whose piercing gaze and commanding presence awaken a profound connection she never expected.

Drawn into his world of jazz-filled nights and hidden risks, their encounters deepen into a romance that defies the boundaries of time itself. Yet every journey back threatens to unravel the fragile threads of history, potentially erasing the very love that has brought her to life. Torn between the isolation of her modern existence and the irresistible pull of a man who sees her completely, Blaire faces an impossible choice: return to safety or surrender to a passion that echoes across eternity. In this sweeping tale of forbidden attraction, escalating tension, and heart-wrenching stakes, one decision will determine if their bond survives the ages.