Present History (Hands of Time Book 1) by: Ashley Nikole

Some stories exist through paper and ink. Others knock on your door…

After a violent attack shatters her carefully constructed life, New York City author Ellie Daniels retreats to her family’s lakeside cottage in Maple Ridge, hoping distance will dull the ache of what was taken from her.

But instead of solace, she finds strange echoes of the past. Men from distant eras throughout time begin appearing in her home—haunted U.S. Marshals, war-weary soldiers—each carrying wounds that mirror her own. They don’t know how they got there. Neither does she.

Then there’s Tom Holt. A man she barely knows. A man who saw her fall apart during an interview—and keeps showing up in places he shouldn’t be. Ellie doesn’t know if she can trust him… or the way her heart responds when he’s near.

As reality unfolds and the very fabric of history refuses to stay in the past, Ellie must choose: hide from the pain, or face what’s chasing her—before it’s too late.

✨ Meena’s Reading Vibe ✨

Read this when you want a haunting, time-bending story where history refuses to stay buried. It’s atmospheric, suspenseful, and tinged with romance — perfect for readers who love mysterious echoes of the past colliding with present-day struggles.