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Having grown up reading Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl, I can safely say that even now I was looking forward to reading the last instalment of the series. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, Alex harbors a secret that just might change this holiday from the worst Christmas ever, to the best. Running Out of Time is a love storyspanning across decadesof a young man lost in time who risks everything to save a modern-day girl who is trapped in the past. Under different circumstances, time alone with Alex would be the ultimate holiday gift, but Katie knows Alex is engaged, and she must hide her growing attraction. Angie Stanton (Carillon Time Travel Series, 2) Publication date: October 10th 2022 Genres: Adult, Romance, Time-Travel Time shapes those who travel through it. ![]() Alex is a bit of a boy scout, but he’s overall a nice sort. So, Katie is kind of shy but she’s also laid back and fun. The two college students find themselves stranded, and a vacant cabin becomes a safe haven from the storm. 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