Tag: Jody Hedlund

October 11, 2022October 29, 2022

My Thoughts

I was thrilled to learn that Jody Hedlund wrote another book in this fantastic series! I do recommend reading the books in order as it gives you the best background to the holy water and its impact. This time slip novel is so unique and the plot so engaging that I had a hard time putting it down. I really liked the two main characters and their developing relationship in the book. And, of course, I loved the sizzling romance between Sybil and Nicholas, in true Jody Hedlund fashion. The action and twists in the book were so well written I found myself reading late into the night to finish the story. I loved reading about the way the characters grew closer together through the trials they faced. I highly recommend this series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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Falling for the Cowgirl by Jody Hedlund

About the Book

With four brothers, Ivy McQuaid is not a stranger to roping and riding with ranchers. She saves earnings from her secret cowhand competitions with hopes that she can buy her own land someday. However, her plans are thrown into jeopardy when Jericho Bliss rides back into town, a man who once broke her heart. Jericho is afraid to get too close to Ivy as he fears he will put her life in danger, but he cannot help but be drawn to her beauty and bold spirit. The danger draws closer and soon forces Jericho and Ivy to make decisions that involve their lives and their hearts.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of over 30 historical novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. Learn more at jodyhedlund.com.

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Ivy is a great lead character—strong, tenacious, intelligent, and bold. I loved reading about her independent personality and her stubborn heart. I enjoyed the enemies to lovers romance trope in this novel. The struggles of Ivy and Jericho make them realistic and allowed me to connect with them well. The author does such a great job of incorporating spiritual truths of forgiveness and trust. And of course the romance was definitely swoon worthy while still being clean. I liked the action and danger in the novel and the book easily kept from attention from start to finish. I enjoyed reading about couples from past novels in this series and although this novel is a complete story on its own, reading the series in order does make it more fun to read about the past characters. A highly recommend read by a talented author!

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September 13, 2022September 28, 2022

Entrusted by Jody Hedlund

About the Book

Princess Birgitta, brave and fierce, leads the Dark Warriors to assist her brother in taking the throne of Norvegia, only to be captured by Kristoffer Prestegard, a warrior whose father and uncle have determined should be king of Norvegia. Kristoffer decides to trade his prisoner Birgitta for the coveted Holy Lamp, possessed by her brother. Yet as he journeys to bring Birgitta to exchange her, he begins to learn more about Birgitta and cause, causing his heart to suddenly be torn between his family and this fascinating princess.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the author of over twenty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!). When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

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August 17, 2022August 19, 2022

My Thoughts

A fantastic finish to a fabulous series! Each book has been even better than the last as the action grows and the plot deepens. Of course the romance in this novel is just as wonderful as the first five; I loved reading about the growing relationship between the feisty Birgitta and stalwart Kristoffer. I really like how the characters are flawed to make them realistic, but they satisfactorily grow and mature as well. This book grabbed my attention and kept me captured from beginning to end, causing me to read late into the night as I immersed myself into the fascinating, creative world. I really liked how everything from the first five books came together; therefore, although this novel can stand on its own, I highly recommend reading the entire series in order. This book may be marketed to young adults but I promise readers of all ages will greatly enjoy it. Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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Enflamed by Jody Hedlund

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Sylvi Prestegard has no desire to marry the evil man her father has picked for her. Instead, she turns to Espen, a Knight of the Brethren and a dear friend, for help. Espen is eager to help his childhood friend and agrees to aid Sylvi in escaping her father, deciding to bring her on his mission to locate the holy lamp. Sylvi’s father is furious when he discovers Syliv’s duplicity and will stop at nothing to find her and Espen and thwart their plans.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes clean, sweet romances with plenty of sizzle. Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

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July 12, 2022July 18, 2022

My Thoughts

A wonderful addition to the amazing Knights of Brethren series, Enflamed is full of action, romance, and mystery. I love friends to lovers tropes because the romance develops so realistically, and I really liked reading about the evolving relationship of Sylvi and Espen. The quest for the holy lamp is packed with intrigue as Sylvi and Espen seek to find it. There were twists that kept my attention and made it hard to put the book down. The romance has a perfect blend of swoony chemistry characteristic of all of Jody Hedlund’s novels, yet is still clean enough for young readers. I am always amazed at the author’s ability to consistently deliver creative plots, exciting characters, and fresh romance! I have greatly enjoyed this series and cannot wait for the next book! Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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Enriched by Jody Hedlund

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Lady Karina desires to please her father, so when he asks her to marry a Knights of the Brethren, she agrees. Torvald is paired with Karina to save his family’s estate, but he is not thrilled to marry after his father’s failed love. He initially does everything in his power to reject Karina, despite her kind and gentle nature. As he hunts for the royal chalice, however, Karina sacrifices everything for Torvald, causing him to realize that love may be greater than what he had been raised to believe.

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This series just gets better and better! The fantasy world that Jody Hedlund is creating with this series is phenomenal and it is easy to immerse yourself into the settings and lives of the characters in each individual novel. Karina is compassionate, kind, and selfless while Torvald is the grumpy brooding hero that makes an interesting dynamic for their developing relationship. Their romance is clean but still full of swoon worthy kisses. I also loved the interwoven themes of forgiveness and unconditional love. The quest and mystery in the book kept my attention from beginning to end. Even though this series has been marketed to young adults, I think readers of any age will enjoy these novels! I am excited to read the rest of the series. Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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June 13, 2022

Ensnared by Jody Hedlund

About the Book

Mikaela likes being nursemaid to her two young charges, but she dislikes the Earl of Likness for his mean spirit. She is grateful to reconnect with the Earl’s brother, Gunnar, who returns home in search of the sacred chalice in hopes of healing the queen. Gunnar soon realizes his brother may be holding a secret regarding the chalice, but the truth is he is also holding a secret—he has always loved Mikaela. Danger begins to close in on Gunnar and Mikaela, who must fight against the Hardanger Forest and fight to survive.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!).

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

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January 4, 2022January 30, 2022

My Thoughts

Although every book she writes is amazing, Ensnared might be my favorite of the Knights of Brethren series so far! The characters are engaging, the romance is endearing, and the plot is enchanting. I found it easy to become invested in the story almost immediately and had no trouble ignoring sleep in pursuit of knowing what came next in the story. I liked how creative this story truly is with medieval knights, lovely maidens, and dangerous forests and villains. I am always impressed that Jody Hedlund can continue to come up with such unique storylines with memorable characters. I really liked the romance between Mikaela and Gunnar and enjoyed reading how their relationship grew in the story; in fact, childhood best friends to lovers just happens to be one of my favorite love tropes! I do recommend reading this series in order as I think the story builds on previous books. I am so excited to read the next book in the series! Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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May 3, 2022May 22, 2022

To Tame a Cowboy by Jody Hedlund

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Brody McQuaid is struggling with the demons of war, so he focuses on saving wild horses that are being hunted by ranchers in South Park. He loves his little niece but otherwise does not have time for romance or love. Savannah Marshall has escaped to South Park after running out on a wedding planned by her father, and she is drawn to Brody’s compassion for the horses. But soon the past catches up to both Brody and Savannah and they are forced to deal with the problems that have been haunting them.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!). When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

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My Thoughts

I am always so impressed with Jody Hedlund’s ability to create characters with depth, struggles, and emotions that make them seem so real. I loved Brody and Savannah’s story! Brody is aptly named as he has that brooding quality to him, haunted as he is by the war. The romance was so well written and their relationship was heart tugging and believable. I also loved Savannah’s heart both for horses and for Brody; her compassion and love is so sweet. Beyond the well-developed characters are an intriguing storyline, fascinating history, and wonderful spiritual truths that make a well-rounded novel characteristic of this fantastic writer. I have so greatly enjoyed this series and I am looking forward to the next one! Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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Never Leave Me by Jody Hedlund

About the Book

Ellen Creighton has struggled with a genetic disease her entire life and now that she’s nearing the end of her days, she decides to move in with her good friend Harrison Burlington, a paraplegic who has always cared deeply for Ellen. When Harrison finds two flasks of the holy water that is rumored to heal any disease, he desperately tries to get Ellen to drink the water with him. But Ellen is convinced that this holy water killer her sister and father and she wants nothing to do with it. Harrison and Ellen are not the only ones interested in the holy water and soon dangerous criminals will stop at nothing to obtain the priceless water.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund (www.jodyhedlund.com) is the bestselling author of more than thirty historical novels for both adults and teens, including Come Back to Me, and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She loves to imagine that she really can visit the past, although she’s yet to accomplish the feat, except via the many books she reads.

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My Thoughts

What an exciting and creative series this has been! The premise for both book one and this second installment have greatly intrigued me and the plot has been imaginative and interesting, easily capturing my attention and keeping me up reading way too late on several occasions! I really liked Ellen and Harrison in this novel; they’re complex but relatable, kind, and passionate. I also really like stories with characters that have deep friendships first that slowly develop into something more romantic. I do recommend reading the first book before this one as you get a lot of background information about the timelines and characters. I highly recommend both novels!

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December 7, 2021December 16, 2021

Entwined by Jody Hedlund

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Despite recently learning that she is heir to the throne of Norvegia, Lis resigns herself to staying on her small rural farm and helping her elderly father. Sir Ansgar, esteemed knight, is determined to save the king, even though the sovereign is losing his mind. However, soon Ansgar is caught in a web of deceit and must flee for his life—straight to Lis’s farm. There he and Lis form an unlikely friendship and must fight together to save the kingdom from evil.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!). When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

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