Campbell Stratford is an art curator who aspires to the job of director of the museum. Her sister, Anastacia, is also after the job. The antagonism between Staci and Cam will drive them to extreme measures.

Campbell's book about Anthony Van Dyck and her work to acquire a famous painting from Woodson Ball may give her just the edge she needs to secure the position. If only her sister doesn't get to Mr. Ball first. All Cam needs is a little something to give a spark to her book and she will be set. As she searches Amazon for the smallest piece of information, Cambpell finds herself in the home of artist Peter Lely who was the court painter to King Charles II.

Meanwhile, Peter has reluctantly agreed to help the powers that be to prevent the publication of Cam's book so that he can return to life as a painter. He has an ulterior motive in agreeing to help clear Van Dyck's name. He wants to convince King Charles to help him in dealing with the guilt he feels over the death of the only woman he ever loved. What neither Peter nor his guide realize is that Campbell Stratford is a woman. When Campbell is drawn back in time, all bets are off. Her likeness to Peter's dead love lead to an attraction that no one counted on.

Throw in the return of Campbell's cheating ex-boyfriend, her antagonistic relationship with her sister, and her unusual assistant; you have the making a story with some very funny moments.

Ms. Cready took time travel to a new level with her first book and she has done a good job of expanding that with FLIRTING WITH FOREVER. Her sense of humor and comedic timing play very well with this story; although there is a more serious side to this book with the guilt that Peter feels and his desire to alleviate that guilt.

While there was much about this book that I enjoyed, it didn't make me laugh as often as Tumbling Through Time. The situation with Peter and the vindictiveness Staci shows toward Cam gave this book a more serious edge. The details of the lives of two artists and the uncertainty that they lived with in bowing to the demands of their king give the reader an interesting glimpse into the past.