Sarah M. Eden

ABOUT THE BOOK

With more than a million books sold, USA Today bestselling author Sarah M. Eden is an undeniable, if unsung, publishing success story. Her richly imagined, inventive historical novels have won her both critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase, and her latest, The Tides of Time (the first in a new romance series about the power of connection across centuries) invites readers into the heart of the French Revolution and 1873 England. 

In 1793 France, Lili Minet boards a ship bound for England, making a desperate escape from the clutches of Robespierre’s revolutionary Tribunal. But when a violent storm hits, it not only throws Lili overboard, but it launches her eighty years into the future, leaving her stranded in unfamiliar 1873 England. 

Rescued from the sea by lighthouse keeper Armitage Pierce, Lili struggles to trust her savior while guarding the secrets of her extraordinary journey. Armitage does not anticipate her silent, cold response to his gallant efforts. As Armitage’s grandfather offers her solace and understanding, Lili begins to heal, and a fragile bond grows between her and Armitage.

But the shadows of her past refuse to stay buried. The same danger that forced Lili to flee revolutionary France threatens her new life, putting her love and her future at risk. Together, Lili and Armitage must face the ultimate challenge: whether their bond is strong enough to overcome the perils of time and history itself.

Perfect for fans of historical fiction as well as YA, time-slip adventures, and unforgettable love stories. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today bestselling author of 79 witty and charming historical novels, which have sold over one million copies worldwide. Her works include 2020’s Foreword Reviews INDIE Awards Gold Winner for Romance, Forget Me Not, and 2020 Holt Medallion finalist, Healing Hearts. Her book, Seeking Persephone, a 2008 Whitney Finalist, has been turned into a movie and is currently in production, with a scheduled release date of fall 2025. 

Combining her obsession with history and her affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a bachelor’s degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library. 

TALKING POINTS

• The Popularity of Time-Travel Novels: For the past couple of years, time travel has become a popular theme in books, spanning genres. Sarah can discuss what she thinks is behind this market trend and why it’s having its breakout moment.
• For Women’s History Month (March): Sarah can discuss the broader conversation about how women historically adapted to and overcame adversity. 
• The French Revolution: Sarah will share how this time period shapes her story’s background, why she chose to set her book in it, and interesting facts about the time period that most people don’t know. 
• The Best-selling Author You’ve Never Heard of: With nearly 80 books, selling more than one million copies worldwide, Sarah Eden is an author you need to know. Sarah can discuss the evolution of her career and lessons learned along the way. 
• Bringing Your Book to the Screen: Sarah’s 2008 bestseller, Seeking Persephone, a regency romance about a poor woman who marries a reclusive duke, has been turned into a movie. Filmed in Utah and England, and directed by John Lyde, Seeking Persephone stars Ryann Bailey and Jake Stormoen and is scheduled to release in the fall of 2025.  Learn about Sarah’s dream to bring this book to the screen, how it was funded, and what she’s done to make it a reality. 

TIMELY TIE-INS

April

• Drop Everything and Read Day (D.E.A.R.) – 12
• Independent Bookstore Day – 26

May

• Get Caught Reading Month
• Mother’s Day (gift guides)
• National Maritime Day – 22