From Goodreads: Elizabeth never intends to fall in love with fiery preacher John Costin---especially considering that in Restoration England, he'll likely end up in prison. But she is determined to care for his children. Will a simple housekeeping job lead to love---and more danger than she ever counted on?
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Jody Hedlund is a familiar part of our blogging circle. Her posts are wise and always full of valuable writing and life lessons. We've waited with her - cheering her every step of the process - for her debut book's release. And now it's here.AND IT IS AMAZING!
Whether you are a fan of Christian fiction, Romance, YA, MG, Picture books, Mystery - whatever - I believe you will enjoy this book. It's about love and loss and life; and so are we.
I loved this book. Truly. Madly. Deeply. In fact, I know that I cannot possibly do it justice in this review - forgive me, Jody. Your book deserves to be praised loudly from high places! Seriously.
So...why did I love it?
First, the storyline is beautiful and powerful and real and utterly compelling. The characters are alive - they live and breathe on the page.
The writing is superb, the words lyrical. I was enthralled, both as a reader and a writer.
I caught the "writer me" thinking things like, Oh, Jody, that was brilliant or Wow. That was the most beautiful butterfly metaphor I've ever seen. How did you do that? Oh. So. Beautiful.
The "reader me" lay awake long after I should have been sleeping, savoring the story like rich chocolate.
Whether you are a fan of Christian fiction, Romance, YA, MG, Picture books, Mystery - whatever - I believe you will enjoy this book. It's about love and loss and life; and so are we.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
39 comments:
Is it available already? It was like waiting for a baby to be born. It's finally here! Let me see the new arrival.
Thank you for the rec, Shannon. I love Jody's blog, and will definitely have to check this out soon.
I just got my copy!
Wow, is right and I decided not to review it. Kicking myself.
This is so exciting for Jody! I'm looking forward to reading her novel!
Amen, sista! My review on Amazon is titled the same "wow!" :)
Thanks for posting Les' link today--I needed a laugh on a rainy day...
Awesome! I really want to read this one...I'm so excited :)
Great praise. I've wanted to read this one as well.
I haven't even heard of this one. I'm so excited! Going on the tbr pile! Thanks Shannon!
I love historical. This one sounds awesome. Thanks for reviewing!
Wow sound like a book made for me! I'm definitely going to have to check this one out.
Hi Shannon -
That's it! I MUST put an Amazon order together.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Mine is sitting on my shelf, waiting for me.
I've been waiting a long time for this book to come out. Can't wait to read it.
Oh wow, I want to read this! The cover is beautiful too ... Thanks for the recommend Shannon!
Oh, Shannon! What an amazing review! Your words of praise are WAY too kind! :-) Thank you so much for reviewing my book on your blog and shouting out the word. It means SO much!
And thank you to everyone else, so many of you my dear blogging friends who are so incredibly supportive!! You guys rock! :-)
Shannon, you did it again -- another good book on my library list!
Shannon, I must agree. I have waited on this book release for a long time.
I haven't read it yet, but plan on doing so this weekend if I get my agent list updated.
Your review is spot on, girlie. :)
Did you see Karen's interview?
This one is on my list!
Oh, this sounds delightful, especially for a winter read when it's dark and dreary.
It IS wonderful! Can't wait till Book Two!
This sounds absolutely amazing. Is it available already? I really want to read it.
This sounds so good, Shannon! What a compelling review. I'll read most anything that deals with these themes...love, loss, and life? Count me in. I'll look for it when I do my weekend book shopping!
This sounds excellent Shannon, you made a good review.
Yvonne.
Sounds like such a wonderful book! I'll have to pick it up!
WOW! What a review! This was already on my TBR list, but it's just been moved up!
Thanks for the review. I've heard a lot about this book.
I also loved this book! :O)
Between your glowing review and that gorgeous cover, I'm sold!
I just saw that this one was available so I think I'll have to hunt it down. It looks marvelous!
I have it on my goodreads list. Jody is awesome.
Thanks!
I've been hearing more and more about this book and I love Jody's blog. Thanks for the rec.
I've been hearing more and more about this book and I love Jody's blog. Thanks for the rec.
Shannon, oh, I'm so excited to read it!!! Wish I had been more aggressive and gotten a copy for the plane this next week! Thanks for the nudge!
It does sound like a brilliant book, and I particularly like the cover.
Can you collect an Award from my blog?
That's high praise indeed! It tickles me all over when one of our own succeeds in such a sweeping fashion. Thanks for the review Shannon! :)
And the cover is so appealing. Thanks for that rec. I will look for the book!
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