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In Lieu of You

A British Time Travel Adventure

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In Lieu of You

By: Keith A Pearson
Narrated by: Mark Oxtoby
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Keith A Pearson's time-travel adventure, In Lieu of You, centres on a relationship question many have pondered: Where would I be today if I hadn't met that one person?

Hypothetically, we might want to know the answer. In reality, though?


Gary and Clare Kirk are set to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary...except they’re not. Childless, and with so little in common, the couple finally accept there’s no good reason to remain married.

However, Gary’s idea of an amicable divorce settlement differs significantly from Clare’s, and tensions between the couple soon mount. Money, as is often the case, is at the root of their disagreement.

As Gary explores every avenue to evade his wife’s financial demands, he inadvertently finds himself sitting opposite a relationship resolution advisor by the name of Edith Stimp. The mysterious Mrs Stimp then suggests a solution as unorthodox as it is unbelievable—a brief journey back in time to the day Gary first met Clare.

If he accepts the unlikely trip back to 1996, all Gary has to do is prevent his teenage self from meeting his future wife. If they never meet, they never marry, and there won’t be a financially-crippling divorce—what could be simpler?

For better or for worse, Gary Kirk is about to find out.

©2023 Keith A Pearson (P)2023 Keith A Pearson
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Great Storyline

I really enjoyed this novel. Keith Pearson has a great knack for making time travel almost believable. This one was great, as are all of his novels I have read. Thanks Keith! Keep up the good works

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Loved It!

I am a fan of Keith Pearson's books and I have almost all of them in my Audible library. I think this one is one of my favorites he has written!

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Perfect ending

I was worried at times that the main character was too much of a jerk, but he is redeemed in the 11th hour.

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Cool story

Fascinating story and VERY well written. Highly recommend for anyone who likes alternative universe or time travel genres.

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Captivating from the start to very end

Clever time travel story and really enjoyable to listen to on Audible. Funny at times but a great story as well. Once you start hard not to keep listening to.

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Love it!

A fascinating story that moved easily along and kept my interest the entire time. I loved all the characters in both “time periods”. The narration was excellent! I recommend this book to anyone that might be interested in time travel or searching for a love story.

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Lovely

Cute story well put together would definitely recommend it makes you think. Great characters and story

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Wonderful!

This is the sixth book by Keith A. Pearson to which I have listened. I keep choosing this author’s books because of the engaging story lines and characters. I never want the story to end.

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Pure Bliss

I have loved every single book I have read by Keith A Pearson. This one combines time travel, romance, angst and pure joy. Give Mr. Pearson’s books a chance and you will be hooked!

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I love time travel stories

I’ll be honest, I disliked Gary and Claire so much. The resolution was fun but I do think we could have seen growth from each. What she did at the banquet could offered her a chance to at least be a little reticent and remorseful. Her actions showed her to be as single minded and goal oriented as Gary but with no awareness. But still a fun read

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