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The Necklace II: Back to Brighton, November 1962 Kindle Edition

by Linda S Rice (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
It’s been five months since Susan and her best friend, Lynn, returned from their short journey to the past. While on a girl’s cruise, they’d met two ladies from Haiti, one who had “the sight.” She had instantly read into Susan’s soul, discovering an obsession Susan held within herself for a certain person for almost fifty years. To cure her of this obsession and make Susan realize that what she had in the present was far better than anything she would ever have had with James, she sent Susan back to the year 1962 to meet the real flesh and blood James. The love affair that ensued between James and Susan was tempestuous and stormy. It wasn’t long before Susan realized that James wasn’t the perfection she’d made him out to be. As the seven-day journey came to an end, she felt almost relieved to return to the present. One impetuous action, however, was to throw a complication into what Susan was intended to learn from the trip. Although she came back fully understanding that her present life was near perfection compared to anything she could have had with James, something keeps tugging at her heart, something that won’t allow her to fully let go of her feelings for him. In desperation, she contacts the ladies from Haiti, only to find out that the ballerina necklace she left in the past with James is serving as a link between them and that the only way to break it, will be to go back into the past again to retrieve it. At midnight on a cold November evening, Susan is again transported back in time to November, 1962, back to the Dusky Club, where James and the boys, who will one day become the most famous band of all time, are still engaged to play. Will Susan be able to retrieve her necklace from the past and bring it back into the present? Will the link between her and James finally be broken? Note: This book contains erotica
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  4. Publication date
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An achingly beautiful time-travel story about love and letting go of the past. A perfect read for the summer. Though this story is the second in a series, it was easily accessible to new readers. The plot was easy to follow, and the main character's motivation was clear. With its dark and intense moments, this novel brought the ugliness and passion of first love to life in all of its beauty and chaos. The writer creates an intelligent yet magical version of our world in which time travel is plausible and in which the main character, Susan, explores what it means to be a woman in all of its frustration and glory.

This book has the power to make you laugh, cry and ache through a character-driven plot and emotion-focused storytelling. Ultimately though, it leaves the reader with a sense of satisfaction, not just with the plot but quite possibly with their own past as well. - Review by Book Excellence (bookexcellence.com)

About the Author

Linda began writing stories when she was 12 years old, and has had a passion for writing ever since. She lives in Mount Laguna, California, just east of San Diego, California, with her husband, Michael, and four cats. This is her second book and a sequel to her first book, "The Necklace."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OTQVP5K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self-published; 2nd edition (October 22, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 351 pages
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As a child, I was mesmerized by story tellers and my mother always made sure I had a supply of books close at hand while I was growing up. Sitting on her lap and listening to her read to me is one of my earliest memories. I remember drawing pictures and then making up stories to go with them, and as I got older, my stories became longer and more fanciful. At age ten, I began to write them down, and when I was twelve, I wrote my first "book," all handwritten. I wrote during rainy days in gym class when we all had to stay in the locker room and sit on benches. I had a small cult following of friends who waited for me to finish each page which I would then pass down the row. When I got a typewriter for my thirteenth birthday, I typed up my "masterpiece" and put it in a 3-ring binder then hid it away. The story was actually quite silly. Having a typewriter, however, made it possible for me to write even more, which I did on almost a daily basis.

But, as happens to many young, aspiring writers, reality grabbed me and when I graduated from high school and headed to college then into the work force, the dream of becoming an author washed away. It wasn't until I turned 62 and experienced my 3rd job layoff, that I decided to try and make my writing dream come true.

Writing has become an addiction to me, and I'm finding that ideas for other scenarios and characters keep flooding my brain, with the characters screaming, "Write about me! Write about me!"

And, that's what I intend to do.

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"Linda does a beautiful job of establishing continuity in her second installment of this thoroughly enchanting series. &#..." Read more

"It was a nice story . I didnt like the music lyrics over and over I felt it was fillers & became monotonous and you tended to skim...." Read more

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  • GoldPet
    5.0 out of 5 stars More of a great story, with a bit more spice
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
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    Linda does a beautiful job of establishing continuity in her second installment of this thoroughly enchanting series. "The most famous band of all time" is on its way up in the "Brighton" music scene, in preparation for stepping onto the world stage. Our lovely friend Susan, a character whom I have grown to love, finds herself back in the arms of James, and well... they find themselves back in a lot of each other's body parts too. I'm not being flip... I think the sensuality of these two characters is explored more completely in this second book, which makes sense, since within the context of the story, both are a bit older and more experienced. We also see a side of James that veers uncomfortably close to abusiveness, and the fact that Linda chooses not to gloss over that aspect of James' persona adds a greater depth and additional facets to the story. Having a new friend, John, along for the ride lets us see how Susan interacts with other characters, and how she changes his life as well. We also get the unexpected treat of Susan popping in on the Ted Flannagan Show (a neat analog of the Ed Sullivan Show) in February, 1964, where she meets James once again, and we get to experience that feeling of wonder, promise and excitement all over again within the second book's structure. Thank you for keeping this story going for us and looking forward to more!
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  • MissLisa1970
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's getting better all the time!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2015
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    A little better all the time. It can't get no worse! ... or can it? ROLL UP! the windows and turn on the AC because The Magical Mystery Tour continues! This time Susan has another ticket to ride and just when she thought she didn't care she learns that there's some loose ends that have to be tied up in regards to her relationship to James, who by now is at the beginning of his band's stardom and ever closer to world wide domination. Try as she may, Susan just can't get enough of James.. and nor will you when you read this second installment of one of the hottest Trilogies (so far?) of this genre i've ever tied myself down to read. Truth be told i'm usually not the "romantic novel" fan but this one grips you, holds you tight, and won't let go! I read her first book in the series in a day and this one i read just as quickly (if not quicker- kept me up nearly all night-I'M SO TIRED!) This is an intense page turner that will turn you on. Unless you're freakin' DEAD- but if you're alive like me,.. i'm not putting you on here, you must read this! Incidentally, although it helps, you don't necessarily have to be a fan of the Band implied in this story to enjoy this book.

    by the way.. it's still hot in here!
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  • Kat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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    It was a nice story . I didnt like the music lyrics over and over I felt it was fillers & became monotonous and you tended to skim. I will force myself to finish the series and see where this author will take this story
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the first book "The Necklace" but book 2 was ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
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    I loved the first book "The Necklace" but book 2 was a double roller coaster ride! James was so overbearing, dominant, violent and a total ass at times that I wanted Susan to give him the boot or at least a taste of his own medicine. Then when he rescued her from his band mates violent attack he was so sweet, gentle and loving that I wanted him to stay again. But peace never reigns for very long between them and this book is a wild ride! James's father is so darling and easier to love but James is so gorgeous and charming when he wants to be. Of course with the book being time travel I was saddened at the end. But it only sent me racing to book 3. A pleasant sub story about Susan's friend John & Kiyoko was pleasant but you keep craving more of James & Susan. Very entertaining and fast paced!
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  • BF
    3.0 out of 5 stars I did not like the main character
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015
    I did not like the main character. Too immature for a lady of 68 and got irritated with her. I went to the third book but did not finish was tired of her attitude (main character) And also too much sex, I prefer not to read about it, so will probably not read anymore of Linda Rice books.
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  • Nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed The Necklace II even more than the last book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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    What a great follow up to The Necklace! Susan again goes back in time dragging along her friend John with her. He has his own issues of a long lost love to deal with. They end up going separate ways ending up in impractical situations. Great to see how the relationship between Susan and James turns out but also an interesting parallel story of John and his lost love. I think I enjoyed The Necklace II even more than the last book- but of course you have to read the first book, The Necklace to fully understand what is happening and who the characters are. As always leaving you to wonder what Susan will get up to in book 3. Read it - I think you will enjoy it!
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  • HOOH?
    5.0 out of 5 stars John and Kiyoko made this book for me!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
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    I thought this book was even better than the first. I was happy to see the romantic feelings that John had for Kiyoko. It seemed like a mutual respect was being established that could be followed with passion later. Maybe it's not the norm these days, but that's more like what I'm looking for in a relationship! I also found it interesting when John had a momentary shift in his behavior later on in the book, showing another dimension of his personality.
    Be aware, though, that the majority of this book is pretty wild and, for me, even a little embarrassing. If you're into reading about a passionate fantasy (which, from the previous reviews, it appears many people are), you may find his book hard to put down.
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  • marnanjesse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Time Travel Romance Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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    Each book is better than the previous one! It is so compelling, you can’t stop
    reading it! This is so different than any other time travel stories I have read,
    with many surprising twists and turns!
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