Christmas Bells and Wedding Vows (A Marriage of Convenience Anthology) Jody Hedlund, Lacy Williams, Misty M. Beller

What a fun collection!  Each of the three novellas were interesting and page turners.  I absolutely loved them and read them with very few breaks because I couldn't stop till I found out how things turned out.  They were each historical romance fiction and there was always a little adventure along with the romance.  The characters were all engaging and interesting throughout.  The storylines were captivating and the backdrop western states were so beautiful to read about.  They were Christian and I loved that as well. The Christmas based stories left you with a Christmas Spirit of family tradition and love.

I received a complimentary copy of this book without a requirement of a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

Never Leave Me (Waters of Time Series) Book 2 by Jody Hedlund

I didn't remember immediately that I had read the first of this series, till a bit later.  Then the character, Marian, came rushing back to my memory. The book was quite thought provoking as one wonders who would or should receive the healing water?  This is a time-slip book and goes between Middle Ages to current and leaves you feeling you have to keep on reading.  There's no stopping now!

The hunt for the Tree of Life and the healing waters makes for a very intriguing story line.  It doesn't fail!  This book has some really exciting adventure, danger and romance for sure! The book is breathtaking and that says it all!

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The lead characters are Ellen and Harrison.  Each has serious health issues to deal through. This book, in my opinion, had so much to offer.  Really enjoyed the action and the events till the very end.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Come Back To Me by Jody Hedlund

This was quite a different book than what I had expected.  Although I often read time travel stories or time slip, this one was quite different than most.  The story revolves around the Holy Water and is what brings about the time travel adventures Marion experiences.  This due to her father's years of research into this particular topic.  She has some major excitement as she slips far back in time while searching for a way to heal her sister and her dad who is in a coma. They need the Holy Water to heal them and Marion is a researcher who partakes of the water which brings her into a new realm.

The Middle Ages adventures are quite fascinating and intriguing and the romance that builds is quite intense.  A very unique book that has a lot to offer.  It does have some sensual scenes that may not be suitable for all.

I received a complimentary book from the publisher.  All thoughts are my own. 

With You Always by Jody Hedlund

I totally read this series out of order.  I just located book 1 at the local library and since I had read books 2 & 3, I really needed to read book 1 as I was totally enthralled with this series.

I really loved book one, but if I had to do it again, I would have tried it in order.  It would have helped to explain the story better in proper order. 

But regardless, I still loved book one and I am glad I didn't just pass it up!  This is a great book and the author writes so well.  It keeps you reading without wanting any interuptions!

Highly recommend this series!

Searching For You by Jody Hedlund

This was book 3 of this series.  I recently read book 2 and knew I had to keep reading this series.  Again Jody Hedlund has written an enthralling story of the orphan trains and lives of those who were placed in families, not always because of the right reasons.  It was a heartwarming and touching story, starting out in New York and the rough existence that Sophie experienced there causing her to take two children that she greatly cared for to find homes with what she hoped would be a loving family.

This is a great book.  And because I missed book 1, I will have to get a copy to read.  I have to admit, this author is becoming one of my faves!

I received an ebook copy from NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

Together Forever by Jody Hedlund

I think that this is my first book from Jody Hedlund.  I got this book at the local library for my mother who is a voracious reader.  After she finished, she mentioned that I should read it too.  She said it was really good.  So I did.  And she was right. 

This historical fiction book was about a man, Drew, and woman, Marianne that were taking a train with 31 orphaned children out to the west to find new families.  I had heard a bit about the orphan trains and this book was very well researched and the stories of the children were sometimes based on actual orphan train experiences. There was romance and a bit of mystery and it was very, very good. It was really a captivating read. It totally held my interest till the last page.  It apparently was book 2 of a series.  I will have to hunt for book 1! I highly recommend this book and this author!