Sunnyside, Texas, present day. Jennifer Cloud hates that she’s unemployed and brokenhearted. Again. Still struggling to figure out how to adult, things get worse when an inherited amulet hurls her back to 1568 Scotland. And though she’s enchanted by kilted hunk Caiyan, she stumbles onto a plot to steal devices that can alter the past.
Lost in a world that makes less sense than her modern one, Jennifer dutifully embraces her destiny to defend history. But when a Mexican revolutionary swipes her ticket home, her mission and future may have come to a dead end.
Can Jennifer recover her strange necklace without rewriting prior events and maybe even hook up with the savory Scot?
The Shoes Come First is the first book in the fun and frantic Jennifer Cloud time travel romance series. If you like magical portals, sassy heroines, and dashing defenders, you’ll love Janet Leigh’s lighthearted tale.
Jennifer Cloud has one simple mission: time travel to England in 1532, recover a legendary Tudor key, and get home in time to keep a promise—showing up for her own engagement party.
Simple.
Instead, she lands in the court of Henry VIII, catches the attention of Anne Boleyn, and discovers the key’s secret hiding place—the King’s bedchamber. Worse, a rival time traveler is determined to steal it first and expose every secret Jennifer is trying to keep.
Including the biggest one of all—the one involving her fiancé.
Because somewhere in Hampton Court is a much younger Caiyan McGregor, the Scottish defender Jennifer is destined to marry—and he’s also searching for the fabled Tudor key.
There’s just one problem: he hasn’t fallen in love with her yet.
Every choice Jennifer makes risks unraveling the love story they haven’t lived, while a deadly prophecy, a jealous nun, and a king famous for removing heads threaten to destroy far more than history.
To save the future, Jennifer must survive Henry VIII, outwit her enemies, and resist falling for the man she’s already in love with.
Again.
Because changing the past is dangerous.
But the greatest danger isn’t changing history—it’s losing Caiyan forever.
A laugh-out-loud time-travel romance filled with Tudor intrigue, secret passages, stolen kisses, and a hero worth rewriting history to save.
“A lighthearted and laugh out loud historical fantasy and romance. Janet Leigh never loses sight of one thing: making the readers laugh to keep them engaged. The Shoes Come First is a hilarious and entertaining novel and it’s a promising start to the Jennifer Cloud series. Let the author sweep you away through time and romance. More importantly, let her help you forget the seriousness of life for a few blissful hours.”
“LOL - really funny! Clever, quirky and totally unpredictable.”
“Oh my! This one takes you places! A lot of action. A lot of romantic gestures. Some good History. And just plain good storytelling. I absolutely love the time travel. I recommend reading all books in order as it's much more fun!”
“This book has it all, history, adventure, romance, time travel, friendship, and more.”
“Loved it! I enjoyed this just as much as Jennifer’s adventures! It was nice to read about Jake. Fun read.”
“I am such a fan of a romantic comedy! One with time travel is the cream on top! Janet Leigh has found the magic! I can’t put it down. I don’t want it to end! Enjoy Today!”
“I love this series! If you mixed the TV show Timeless with Stephanie Plum ( Janet Evanovich character), you would get this series.”
Another captivating, can't put down Jennifer Cloud novel. Well done Janet Leigh! Your characters come to life in well written chapters!
"This is a superbly entertaining read! Humor, sexual tension, and cosplay… just a few of my favorite things, and they all come together in this endearing rom-com. Who knew there could be so much intrigue at Comic-Con. Thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and certain you will as well.
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