A young girl disappears. Can secrets inside a three centuries-old journal save her life in time? Advertising agency owner, Bethany Miller, inherits an ancestral home from the biological mother she never knew. Inside a grandfather clock named  The Timekeeper , she discovers a treasured family journal. Generations of first daughters each wrote one entry, sharing family secrets, chronicling courageous acts, the freeing power of forgiveness and more.  Reading the women’s stories and timeless wisdom, Bethany begins to reassess her busy life and contemplates taking a chance on romance,  but she can’t forget an alarming encounter with a girl’s soul-piercing eyes.  They shot her a dire warning … right before she disappeared.  Those eyes cause Bethany’s past, present and future to collide. Is history right on time to save a girl’s life? A modern-day suspenseful tale with elements of historical fiction,  As Time Unfolds , will captivate you from the start and keep you guessing until  The Timekeeper  chimes twelve. " As Time Unfolds  has a dual storyline. Readers expecting the usual romantic words on paper will be pleasantly surprised to find some suspense conveniently nestled in the book. The primary character finds herself embarking on a journey of self-discovery... The extent of information and effort put into the historical aspects of the book are also another pleasant factor... Lovers of the romance genre will be quickly drawn to this novel. It's not your classic boy-meets-girl tale. However, the author's unique style of interplaying between all the parties involved is quite fetching. There's just enough suspense in this novel to attract the average crime and mystery novel follower. Barbara Zerfoss tells an exciting story that only a few of her contemporaries can replicate. Her work is error-free, and the linguistic style is appealing...4 out of 4 stars." -  Sam Ibeh, Online Book Club "A deftly crafted combination of Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance, "As Time Unfolds" by novelist Barbara Zerfoss is a special kind of family saga style historical fiction -- and one that is as inherently fascinating as it is enduringly entertaining from cover to cover. While very highly recommended, especially for community library collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "As Time Unfolds" is also readily available in a digital book format." - Midwest Book Review Barbara Zerfoss is a former marketing vice president for a multibillion-dollar global corporation. Now, she serves as an executive coach working with CEOs and other executives to create purpose-filled visions for the future they desire. The proud mother of two grown sons, Marco and Mario, she's married to Dave who welcomed her into his family of four grown children and six grandchildren. Barbara spends most of her time at her home in North Carolina, where her backyard ponds and frequent guests to her bird feeders call upon her daily to pause a hectic life and enjoy the moment. When not in North Carolina, she enjoys her residence in Florida, what she calls her place of retreat and renewal. Here, she enjoys sea turtle nesting season when new hatchlings make their way to the ocean. To contact Barbara, visit her author's page on Facebook or visit to download book club questions.