What is Donna Balon's highest-rated book?

"Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past by Donna Balon" is Donna Balon's highest-rated book on LuvemBooks, with a reader rating of 4.2/5.

How many Donna Balon books are reviewed on LuvemBooks?

We have reviewed 1 book by Donna Balon.

What genres does Donna Balon write?

Donna Balon's books span genres including Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, History.

We have featured one title by Donna Balon: Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past. This book is an engaging mix of academia and adventure, charting a professor’s chaotic journey through history.

Why is *Sam Time* trending?

Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past has recently gained significant traction on LuvemBooks. Its blend of popular time-travel tropes with detailed historical research appeals strongly to a wide readership, suggesting high reader demand for the premise.

Donna Balon - Author Profile

Donna Balon

Donna Balon is a former certified public accountant and tax attorney based in Las Vegas who turned to fiction writing. She is the author of Sam Time (Desert Day Press LLC, September 2023), a historical fiction novel about a history professor who befriends Ulysses S. Grant. Inspired during a trip to Colorado's old mining towns, she immersed herself in researching Grant and Victorian customs to bring the story to life.

On LuvemBooks, we've reviewed Sam Time.

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LuvemBooks has reviewed one title by Donna Balon, giving her an average rating of 3.2/5 stars. Her work, particularly Sam Time, draws readers into compelling historical narratives focusing on time displacement and academic mishaps. Readers who enjoy blending history with mystery will find her collection a highly engaging read.

Where should I start?: We highly recommend starting with Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past. This book is her most reviewed title and provides a perfect introduction to her blend of historical intrigue and accidental time travel. It offers a contained adventure that immediately hooks the reader.
What's their writing style?: Balon's voice is highly descriptive and immersive, allowing the reader to feel deeply embedded in the historical period. The tone balances academic rigor with genuine suspense, making complex plots easy to follow while maintaining a sense of urgency.
Books we've reviewed: We have featured one title by Donna Balon: Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past. This book is an engaging mix of academia and adventure, charting a professor’s chaotic journey through history.
What genre do they write?: Donna Balon is primarily known for Historical Fiction. Her stories are characterized by meticulous world-building, where the historical setting acts as much of a character as the people within it. Expect complex plots involving time displacement and mystery.

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Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past by Donna Balon

4.2/5

Donna Balon's Sam Time: History Professor Slips into the Past and Befriends Ulysses S. Grant is a historical time-travel fiction novel published by Desert Day Press LLC in which history professor Samantha Hunter navigates two worlds — a lonely present and a vividly rendered 19th-century America — as her dream-fueled journeys bring her into the orbit of Ulysses S. Grant. Reviewers have praised its well-researched depiction of the Civil War era and its dual-timeline structure, making it a strong pick for fans of history-driven time-travel fiction.

Reviewed Mar 14, 2026

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