When a stranger shows up on her doorstep and proposes, BYU student Aurelia freaks out. Shocked that she doesn’t know him, Walter tries to explain that he has traveled back in time and apparently gone too far. Now he needs her to date his other self and fall in love like she did the first time.

No way will she believe his ridiculous story.

Yet it doesn’t take long for her to realize there are two identical guys named Walter running around. She may even fall for one of him. But both? That remains to be seen.

Due to a mishap in time travel, Aurelia is put in the awkward position of dating a future and current version of Walter. After receiving a shock proposal from Walter on her doorstep – a young man she crossed paths with at the science fair – she’s shocked when he insists that they have a relationship, because she has no memory of him. What follows in the novel is a curious blend of fun and intrigue, making this a light, enjoyable read.

Although this book has a sci-fi theme running throughout, it’s also a clean, fun romance. Prayer is very much part of the characters’ lives, and this definitely comes across throughout the novel. It is quite a faith-based book, so I’m not sure if it would necessarily appeal to all romance readers across the spectrum, but it is fresh and sweet for those who like clean reads with Christian undertones.

College students are the main characters in this book, with Walter having to persuade the disbelieving Aurelia that he has time travelled and, as a result, there are two versions of him. There is suspense, romance, and a decent smattering of science added in for good measure. The pacing is steady, with the chemistry between Walter and Aurelia sustained throughout. The dialogue is sharp, and the relationships between characters are fully developed. I found a lot of the exchanges (and situations) between Walter and Aurelia very amusing and was laughing out loud at times.

I did enjoy the time travel element in this book, which was handled skilfully by the author, and didn’t detract from the main romance. The interplay between science and faith will, I think, appeal to Christian readers looking for a quirky, fun read with Hallmark-style characters.

Walter Times Two is a sweet, touching book that tugs at the heartstrings. This light-hearted read will appeal to readers who are seeking a fun, clean romance, with quirky characters.

Annika Champenois grew up partly in Denmark, partly in Utah, and wholly in the world of books. For years, she has been happily stuck in the romance genre. Her books are sweet, sometimes sassy, and always clean, dedicated to brighten readers’ days and make them laugh. Annika climbs trees, studies languages, and dances freestyle when no one can see her.