Down Time — Lynn Abbey

She can move through time and free those fated to suffering. But sometimes, duty can become a curse unto itself..

Emma Merrigan and her mother, Eleanor--whose time spent in the other world known as the "wasteland" has left her outwardly younger than Emma--share a tremendous power: to travel through time and prevent curses from plaguing future generations. Yet they have long lived in conflict with each other.

After years of animosity, they desire reconciliation--not an easy task, given their striking similarities. To this end, they decide to take a relaxing Caribbean cruise where the rift between them may be healed.

But their magical vocation follows them on vacation when Emma notices a cursed woman on board and decides she cannot ignore such pain. Now, despite Eleanor's dire warning, Emma must visit the "wasteland," knowing full well that she may never return...