This is the first book I have read by this author - and I was delighted to learn that a sequel was on the way!Mr Bennett's character of Jones Whitman begins, having virtually completed his Automotron time-traveling device, in 1891, something we are reminded of by a time-stamp at the head of each chapter (this transpired to be a highly useful feature as the story progressed, because the story switches time periods as it expands through three separate interweaving time-periods). An accidental oper...

Well I was a little dubious about the whole time travel conception at first. I was wrong I started the book and loved the characters and the transition from past to present. This was very aptly done, and whether the author meant to to or not it gave me a good giggle at times imagining the scenes in my head as I read this book. The main character Jones travelling from 1891 to 21012 and finding all the advances that had happened from his period were part of the laughs you could just imagine how so...

This was the first book I have read by Dana Bennett. Geared to the Present is first and foremost a time travel book. But within the pages is where the real magic happens. I love a good Sci-fi read, and wrapped with just enough romance to keep a girl like me flipping pages. I wasn't sure that I would connect to this book the way I do to most, but I am so glad I sat down and read it cover to cover. The wonderful way the author has chosen to explore the ramifications of time travel, the ethics, and...

4 starsSet in 1891, we meet Jones Whitman, an inventor on the brink of discovering time travel. Bennett takes us on an adventure through 19th century Boston to present-day Washington State, with stops in Guangdong, China and French Polynesia. The story weaves together characters from past and present, as Jones searches for the yin to his yang.This was a very well written book; smart language and humorous interactions as Jones attempts to assimilate into modern day America. I found a few of the p...

Jones Whitman is a time traveler, given the name after graduating under the tutelage of Master Fei-hung. When Jones completes the time machine called The Atomotron, he accidentally begins a travel through time that takes him into the present day that becomes an exciting adventure allowing him to meet captivating characters and explore interesting places. From the cover of the book to its contents, Geared to the Present by Dana Bennett has a steampunk vibe to it that I absolutely enjoyed. The cha...

This book was adorable! I loved the romantic chivalry shown by the leading character Jones Whitman, and the spunky and peppy personality of the leading lady Darcy Champagne. They had a chemistry between them that kept me reading “just one more chapter” to see if they would finally allow themselves to succumb to their feelings. My favorite part of a romantic/erotic encounter is the moment before anything actually happens, when the air is filled with sexual tension and desire. Dana built this feel...

I started out just reading a couple chapters of Geared to the Present here and there when the author would post something online. I was hooked after the first chapter and bugged the author to post more. I do not like to read but this book hooked me from the beginning. Can't wait to see where they go next.

What a delightful read! I grew up reading clean classical romances like Pride and Prejudice (and there is similarity to Darcy and Elizabeth in the way the main character Jones interacts with the female characters). I then started to read historical romances like Georgette Heyer's. Although I admit I like "hot" sexy characters and scenes in romance books, it was a refreshing change to read a romance written in the old classic style. Throwing in the time travel, historical flashbacks, references t...

My husband wrote this novel and I'm completely in love with the story. I love the contrast in time periods between 1891 and 2012. I love all the interesting characters and the love story. You sci-fi buffs will not be disappointed.

A very fun book of the steam punk genre. Great characters, very likeable, funny, witty... romantic. Great dialogue. Definitely recommended. Just buy it.