Next Time
M. Jacqueline Murray
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Next Time
Published
August 2024
Publisher
Cole Jacobs Books LLC
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9781963394009
Description
Two strangers. One bar. One hour that changes everything. The night engineer Maddie Cole and lawyer Nate Jacobs find themselves in the same place with an hour to kill, a spark ignites. Maddie's fierce determination to succeed in a male-dominated field captivates Nate. His quiet steadiness kindles something in her guarded heart. But they're both married with children. And in 1970s Toronto, anything more than friendship would mean social and emotional carnage. As their professional paths continue to cross, what begins as admiration deepens into something neither can ignore. When one storm-swept night forces them together and resolve crumbles, they face the question that will define both their lives: is a soulmate worth destroying everything you've built? Book 2 of the Maddie & Nate Series — a trilogy of standalone novels following the same two protagonists across three parallel timelines at entirely different life stages. Each book is complete and can be read independently; publication order is recommended. Quantum physics serves as structural metaphor, not science content. Not time travel. Features authentic portrayal of women in STEM during the 1970s, meticulous period detail, and an unflinching examination of duty versus desire. The most morally complex book in the series. Awards: Finalist, 2026 PenMasters Global Award for Literary Excellence (Best Cross-Genre Book). For readers of Jodi Picoult, Kristin Hannah, and Kate Atkinson. Contains explicit sexual content and themes of infidelity (adult readers 18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Next Time?
This edition of Next Time has approximately 360 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Next Time?
For most readers, Next Time typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 90,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Next Time?
The estimated word count for Next Time is approximately 90,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Next Time?
Next Time was written by M. Jacqueline Murray.
When was Next Time published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.