Bücher von Jody Hedlund

Colorado Territory, 1867: Brody McQuaid setzt sich für wilde Mustangs ein, die von den Ranchern der Gegend verfolgt und eingefangen werden. Die Fürsorge für die ungestümen, sensiblen Wildpferde tut ihm gut, denn sein Einsatz im Bürgerkrieg hat bei ihm bleibende Narben hinterlassen. Aber da ist ja auch noch seine kleine Nichte Flora, die etwas Sonnenschein in sein Leben bringt. Als er der faszinierenden Savannah Marshall begegnet, erkennt er in ihr sofort eine Seelenverwandte. Sie ist eine passionierte, vielversprechende junge Tierärztin - und auf der Flucht vor einer arrangierten Ehe mit einem Mann, der ihr alle Freiheiten rauben wollte. Während sich Brody und Savannah um verletzte Mustangs kümmern, entdecken sie Horizonte voller neuer Möglichkeiten ... Doch die neu geschenkte Freiheit ist hart umkämpft.

Now that her sisters are both married, Felicity Courtney manages the Courtney Boardinghouse alone. After nearly collapsing from exhaustion while caring for an invalid man and his wife who are staying at the boardinghouse, Felicity posts an advertisement for a hired hand.Philip Berg, a prince in disguise, is hiding in Fairplay while attempting to stay one step ahead of an assassin. When the spirited Felicity Courtney tacks up a notice that she is hiring help, he offers to do the job as he is unable to leave her in such distress. Although he knows his presence could pose danger and that he needs to move on from Fairplay, he can't tear himself away.Felicity has no intention of employing the handsome but exasperating Philip Berg, but when an early winter storm hits, she finds herself battling the elements and is grateful for his assistance. Love begins to blossom, but secret revelations and encroaching peril threaten to tear them apart forever.Secret royalWitty banterWinter snowstormStuck togetherForbidden loveDangerous assassin"This one's worth rounding up." -Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

When unexpected visitors arrive at the Courtney Boardinghouse and claim the place belongs to them, Patience Courtney finds herself homeless and penniless. Having failed at so many things already in life, Patience is determined to find a way to survive and thrive.When wealthy rancher, Spencer Wolcott, proposes a marriage of convenience, Patience accepts the arrangement. In exchange for a new home, she agrees to become the mother to Spencer's precocious little girl so that he can manage his prosperous ranch.As Patience falls in love with her new family, she learns Spencer has no intention of giving his heart away to any woman. With growing threats to the ranch, Spencer must decide what is truly important and whether he'll allow himself to love again before it's too late.· Marriage of convenience· Single father· Grieving widower· Homeless/penniless bride· Precocious child· Opposites attract"This one's worth rounding up." -Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

Charity Courtney is at her wit's end trying to save her boardinghouse from a bank foreclosure. Short of money but not short of marriage proposals, she dreads putting aside her fairy tale dreams of love and having to settle for a marriage of convenience. But with the need to provide for her two younger sisters, she doesn't have any other options.While visiting Fairplay, wealthy railroad magnet Hudson Vanderwater hears of Charity's plight. Although he comes across as cold and calloused, he is drawn to helping women in need because of a tragedy that destroyed his sister. He concocts a plan that will save Charity-he'll employ her and rent her boardinghouse for the month and in doing so alleviate her debt.With a grumpy and demanding new boarder who is now her boss, Charity determines to hold the handsome Hudson at arm's length. But she's the sunshine for his stormy soul, and he can't resist being drawn to her. As danger closes in and threatens to destroy Charity, he'll stop at nothing to save her.Grumpy-sunshineCranky billionaireCrusty bossRags-to-richesFairytaleClass differences"This one's worth rounding up." -Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

After years away, Astrid Nilsson has returned home to Colorado, hoping to become Fairplay's second doctor . . . and to find healing for her reoccurring consumption. Spirited and independent, Astrid doesn't want her illness to be a burden to those she loves, so she has resisted getting serious about any man.As the current doctor of Fairplay, Logan Steele is seeking to hire a male physician to take over his clinic after he goes back East. When Astrid, his childhood sweetheart, insists that she's the one for the job, he offers her a bargain she can't refuse: pretend to court him to appease his mother and he'll give her the doctor position on a trial basis.Astrid accepts the arrangement even though she's reluctant to be in a sham relationship with a man who'd once broken her heart. She tries to keep herself from falling for Logan again but soon finds herself getting much more than she bargained for. With the clock ticking for both of them, can they commit to real love before it's too late?Pretend courtshipFake engagementChildhood sweetheartsMeddling motherCo-workers in proximityBargain benefits both"This one's worth rounding up." -Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

Kansas, 1863:Linneas erste Begegnung mit dem Viehtreiber Flynn McQuaid fällt etwas stürmisch aus: Vom Pferderücken aus rettet er sie aus den Frühlingsfluten eines Flusses. Dabei hatte alles so beschaulich begonnen: Die junge Botanikerin ist Teil einer Exkursion ihres Großvaters. Ihre Aufgabe ist es, Wildblumen entlang des Santa Fé Trails zu bestimmen und zu katalogisieren. Nach diesem dramatischen Ereignis jedoch ist Linneas Großvater äußerst besorgt, denn sie erwartet ein langer Weg voller Gefahren. Kurzerhand engagiert er deshalb Flynn als Beschützer für die eigensinnige Linnea ...

When the darkness closes all around,Beauty is still there just waiting to be found.Dawson Huxham blames himself for his sister's death . . . until he briefly crosses time and discovers she's alive in the Middle Ages. Hoping to reconnect with her, he searches for the holy water that will help him visit the past for a longer duration. But he realizes he's not the only one looking for the miraculous water. Terrorists are threatening him and watching his every move.As Dawson locates holy water from an unlikely source, he crosses fully into the past where he meets a beautiful noblewoman, Philippa Neville, who is desperately trying to escape her uncle's plans for an arranged marriage. When danger closes in, Dawson agrees to wed her in an effort to thwart her uncle's schemes. As forces in both the present and past conspire against the newlyweds, will they find a way to be together before the swiftly moving waters of time separate them forever?"Fans of time-travel romance will be captivated by this sweeping tale full of suspense and intrigue." -Booklist, on Come Back to Me"Addictive from the beginning to end." -Urban Lit Magazine, on Come Back to MeWaters of TimeBook 1: Come Back to MeBook 2: Never Leave MeBook 3: Stay with MeBook 4: Wait for Me

During a time when legends were born . . .ENRICHEDA wealthy noblewoman with a heart of gold, a wounded knight closed off to love, and the sacrifices for a chalice that can bring healing.Lady Karina lives in a convent and expects to become a nun someday. When her wealthy father asks her to help his textile business become more successful by marrying one of the popular Knights of Brethren, Karina complies, ever the dutiful daughter.During a royal quest to find the sacred chalice, Torvald is called home to save his family's estate through an arranged marriage to a wealthy maiden. Although willing to do his duty, he's vowed never to give his heart to anyone after watching his father suffer heartbreak over a woman.As Torvald weds the kind and lovely Karina, he resists the pull of attraction to his bride. Even though Karina feels the sting of Torvald's rejection, she chooses to love him unconditionally. As he resumes his search for the chalice and puts his life in jeopardy, Karina makes the ultimate sacrifice for him. Will he have the chance to love her in return before it's too late?The real story of the Holy Grail continues . . .

During a time when legends were born . . .ENSNAREDA poor maidservant struggling to survive, a brave knight who secretly loves her, and a chalice that has the power to unite them.Nursemaid to the Earl of Likness's two young daughters, Mikaela despises the earl for his cruelty to his subjects, and she longs for the day when she can make a difference in the lives of her suffering friends and family.As one of the Knights of Brethren, Gunnar is on a mission to find the sacred chalice for the queen, convinced it's the cure for her deadly bleeding disease. His quest takes him home, and he soon learns his brother, the earl, may know more about the chalice than he lets on.As Gunnar reunites with Mikaela, the maiden he's always loved, he tries to keep his feelings for her a secret, desperate to protect her from his brother. But as they venture into the perilous Hardanger Forest and battle to survive, will Gunnar realize her love is worth fighting for?The real story of the Holy Grail . . .

Britisch-Kolumbien, 1863: In ihrer Heimat hält sie nichts mehr: In der Textilfabrik in Manchester arbeitslos geworden, will die junge Zoe Hart ihr Glück in der Neuen Welt versuchen. Sie hofft darauf, hier einen passenden Ehemann zu finden, mit dem sie eine gemeinsame Zukunft aufbauen kann. Doch zuerst muss sie eine alte Schuld begleichen und ihren Bruder Zeke finden, der nach Britisch-Kolumbien geflohen ist. Ihr Anfang in der neuen Heimat gestaltet sich unerwartet dramatisch: Sie verliert ihre beste Freundin und ist plötzlich verantwortlich für ein kleines Mädchen, dessen Mutter, eine Ureinwohnerin, verstorben ist. Unterstützung erhält sie bei dieser ungewohnten Aufgabe von Pastor Abe Merivale, der die Minenarbeiter betreut. Um ihrem Pflegekind ein gutes Zuhause zu geben, will Zoe schließlich auf den Heiratsantrag eines Minenarbeiters mit zweifelhaftem Ruf eingehen, der ihr verspricht, ihren Bruder zu finden. Doch das kann Abe nicht zulassen: Um sie zu schützen, bietet er Zoe eine Zweckehe an. Wie wird sie sich entscheiden?

Britisch-Kolumbien 1862: Arabella Lawrence ist mit dem Brautschiff nach Kanada gekommen, um einen Neuanfang zu wagen. Obwohl sie aus einer wohlhabenden Familie stammt, hatte sie gute Gründe, ihre Heimat zu verlassen - ihre Narben erinnern sie jeden Tag daran. Als eine der wenigen noch unverheirateten Frauen in der Kolonie hat sie gleich zwei Verehrer, die nicht unterschiedlicher sein könnten: der eine ein angesehener Leutnant, der andere ein einfacher Bäcker. Allerdings gehen ihre Ansichten zum Umgang mit den Ureinwohnern während der Pockenepidemie weit auseinander. Als Arabella schließlich ein Mädchen findet, das von seinem Stamm zurückgelassen wurde, gerät sie in eine äußerst schwierige Lage ...

England¿/¿Britisch-Kolumbien 1860: Mercy Wilkins ist in einem Londoner Armenviertel aufgewachsen. Engagiert setzt sie sich für die ein, die es noch schlechter haben. Als ihr eine Passage nach Kanada angeboten wird, sieht sie im Auswandern ihre Chance, eine gut bezahlte Stelle zu finden. Vielleicht wird es ihr so endlich gelingen, ihre Schwester aus dem Armenhaus loszukaufen! Was ihr verschwiegen wurde: Es handelt sich bei der Tynemouth um ein Brautschiff, das sechzig Bräute übers Meer bringen soll. Und sie ist eine von ihnen!Während der Überfahrt fordert der adlige Schiffsarzt, Lord Joseph Colville, Mercy immer wieder als Unterstützung an. Gemeinsam stellen sie sich allen Stürmen und Krankheiten und lernen einander dabei kennen - und lieben. Doch die Standesunterschiede, die das Miteinander der Frauen an Bord erschweren, stehen auch zwischen ihnen ... Außerdem warten in Britisch-Kolumbien unzählige Männer auf ihre Bräute!

New York & Illinois, 1857: Elise Neumann, Tochter einer Hamburger Bäckersfamilie, steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern, die mit ihnen indie USA immigriert sind, muss sie sich um ihre jüngeren Schwestern kümmern. Doch New York wird von einer Finanzkrise erschüttert und Arbeitsplätze sind rar. Schließlich bleibt Elise keine andere Wahl, als Näherin zu werden und in den Westen zu gehen. Dort werden Arbeitskräfte händeringend gesucht.Als sie den sympathischen Städteplaner Thornton trifft, scheint sich das Blatt für Elise endlich zu wenden. Sie ahnt nicht, dass Thorntons Vater ihn und seinen Bruder zu einem aberwitzigen Wettstreit angestiftet hat. Und dass Thornton fest entschlossen ist, diesen zu gewinnen. Koste es, was es wolle ...

He's taken her as his prisoner. But she's holding his heart captive. In gaining their freedom, will they lose what matters most?When Lady Olivia's castle is besieged, she and her sister are taken captive and held for ransom by her father's enemy, Lord Pitt. Loyalty to family means everything to Olivia. She'll save her sister at any cost and do whatever her father asks-even if that means obeying his order to steal a sacred relic from her captor. As Lord Pitt's commander, Sir Aldric is in charge of the beautiful but feisty new prisoner. He has his hands full attempting to keep Lady Olivia out of trouble. When Lord Pitt throws her in the dungeon and threatens to hang her for stealing, Aldric conceives a plot to save Olivia's life-betrothal to him.Can Olivia give up the prestigious match her father has arranged with a wealthy marquess in order to marry a lowly knight like Aldric? And can Aldric move beyond his past mistakes to embrace love again? When loyalties are tested, they're thrust into danger that could cost them their love and their lives."...heart-stopping . . . will make a solid addition to any YA romance collection." School Library Journal

During a time when legends were born . . .ENTWINEDA princess cursed from birth, a loyal knight worthy of being king, and a sword that can determine their destiny.After growing up on a remote farm, Lis learns she is the rightful heir to the throne of Norvegia. Even as she does her part to thwart a dangerous plot against the king, she resists pursuing her new identity and resigns herself to a simple life helping her elderly father with their farm.With the king losing his mind, Sir Ansgar, the highest knight in the land, is desperate to save the sovereign he's sworn to protect. But before Ansgar can uncover what is causing the king's demise, he finds himself falsely accused of treason and dismissed from court.In danger of losing his life, Ansgar takes refuge on Lis's farm. Love soon blossoms between Ansgar and Lis, even as they realize a future together is impossible. Yet they must unite to save the kingdom from ever-growing forces of evil. Are their destinies entwined? Or will they be ripped apart forever?The real story of Excalibur continues . . .

During a time when legends were born . . .ENAMOREDA princess in need of a husband, a young Sage who cannot have her, and a web of deceit that threatens their love.Having been raised by her childless aunt and uncle, the king and queen, Princess Elinor finds herself the only heir to the throne of Norvegia. As she comes of age, she must choose a husband to rule beside her, but she struggles to make her selection from among a dozen noblemen during a weeklong courtship.With aspirations to become the wisest man in the land, Maxim is summoned home by his father Rasmus, a Royal Sage. Reunited with Elinor, once his closest friend, Maxim is quickly enamored with her even though he can never be considered a prospect for her husband.Elinor's feelings for Maxim are rekindled too . . . until she learns he has been unwillingly drawn into Rasmus's scheme to take control of the throne. With the kingdom under attack both from within and without, can Elinor and Maxim overcome the deceit spinning around them? Or will it destroy their love once and for all?The real story of Excalibur.

Raised by a noble family, Lady Adelaide has always known she's an orphan. Little does she realize she's one of the lost princesses and the true heir to Mercia's throne…until a visitor arrives at her family estate, reveals her birthright as queen, and thrusts her into a quest for the throne whether she's ready or not.Unable to tolerate King Ethelwulf's cruelty and lawlessness, Christopher Langley left Mercia years earlier, training a group of rebels in neighboring Norland. When he returns home after his mother's death, he discovers that not only is Adelaide all grown up, but she's also the rightful queen of Mercia.When King Ethelwulf discovers Adelaide's location, he'll stop at nothing to capture her and the key she holds to the ancient treasure. Christopher is just as determined to protect Adelaide so she can lead the growing rebellion. When feelings ignite between the two old friends, forces threaten to destroy their love and rip them apart forever.

A fierce elite guard. A loyal lady in waiting. They must work together to save three princesses from certain death.On the verge of dying after giving birth to twins, the queen of Mercia pleads with Lady Felicia to save her infant daughters. With the castle overrun by King Ethelwulf's invading army, Lady Felicia vows to do whatever she can to take the newborn princesses and their three-year old sister to safety, even though it means sacrificing everything she holds dear, possibly her own life.Gravely wounded in battle and knowing all is lost to his enemy, the king of Mercia tasks Lance, one of his fiercest elite guards, to protect his family along with keys to an ancient treasure. As Lance makes plans to sneak the princesses out of the capital city, he doesn't need or want Lady Felicia's help.With the dark enemy in pursuit, Lance and Felicia must put aside their differences to outrun King Ethelwulf and prevent him from killing the princesses. In a desperate attempt to hide the young girls, Lance and Felicia agree to a marriage of convenience, a decision that will change their lives-and hearts-forever.

A desperate noblewoman, a rebellious peasant, and a forbidden love. While fleeing an arranged betrothal to a heartless lord, Lady Isabelle becomes injured and lost. Rescued by a young peasant man, she hides her identity as a noblewoman for fear of reprisal from the peasants who are bitter and angry toward the nobility.Cole Warwick cannot turn his back on a person in need and soon finds himself falling for Izzy, the gentle and beautiful runaway who is mending in his cottage. As the leader of an imminent uprising against the nobility, he tries to resist his growing feelings for Izzy to protect her from the dangerous life he's chosen. But the longer she stays, the more he hopes she'll never leave.When Izzy's true identity is revealed, Cole feels betrayed. With the rebellion underway, can Cole forgive Izzy and find a way to save her from an unhappy marriage? Or will he and his peasant army be destroyed before he has the chance to fight for the people and the woman he loves? "...heart-stopping . . . will make a solid addition to any YA romance collection." School Library Journal

A Christy Award-winning novel chronicling the forbidden romance between Martin Luther and his wife, Katharina von Bora, set against the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. She was a nun of noble birth. He was a heretic, a reformer, and an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 16th century, nun Katharina von Bora's fate fell no further than the Abbey. Until she read the writings of Martin Luther. His sweeping Catholic church reformation-condemning a cloistered life and promoting the goodness of marriage-awakened her desire for everything she'd been forbidden. Including Martin Luther himself. Despite the fact that the attraction and tension between them is undeniable, Luther holds fast to his convictions and remains isolated, refusing to risk anyone's life but his own. And Katharina longs for love, but is strong-willed. She clings proudly to her class distinction, pining for nobility over the heart of a reformer. They couldn't be more different. But as the world comes tumbling down around them, and with Luther's threatened life a constant strain, these unlikely allies forge an unexpected bond of understanding, support and love. Together, they will alter the religious landscape forever. - Christy Award: Historical Romance Fiction Winner

A wealthy noblewoman. A desperate knight. A dangerous secret that threatens their love and their lives. If you're looking for a good, clean read that combines the setting and mood of a medieval fairytale with the heat of historical romanceyou found it!Lady Sabine is harboring a skin blemish that, if revealed, could cause her to be branded as a witch, put her life in danger, and damage her chances of making a good marriage. No nobleman would want to marry a woman so flawed and a possible witch at that.Sir Bennet is returning home to protect his family from an imminent attack by neighboring lords who seek repayment of debts. Without fortune or means to pay those debts, Sir Bennet realizes his only option is to make a marriage match with a wealthy noblewoman. As a man of honor, he loathes the idea of courting a woman for her money, but with time running out for his family's safety, what other choice does he have? As Lady Sabine and Sir Bennet are thrust together under dangerous circumstances, will they both be able to learn to trust each other enough to share their deepest secrets? Or will those secrets ultimately lead to their demise?Praise for Jody Hedlund:'; engaging fun for genre fans wanting a quick read.' Booklist Magazine';A great selection for collections looking for titles with strong Christian themes or for readers who enjoy fairy tales.' School Library JournalFor Love and Honor:Is a medieval, clean, YA romance novel by award-winning author Judy HedlundFeatures a strong female heroineIs a perfect mix of romance and action and adventureIs the sequel to A Daring Sacrifice in the An Uncertain Choice Series