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Always
(The Lost Princesses #0.5)
By Jody Hedlund
Christian YA Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 136 Pages
August 13th 2019 by Northern Lights
Press
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.
My thoughts: I loved this introduction to the Lost Princesses. You know you are in for a good series when you can't put down the prequel! I really can't wait to see how the Princesses lives have turned out and how they will beat the evil that has taken over their kingdom.
This novella features Felicia, a lady in waiting to the Queen. She is to take the newborn twins and the heir to the throne to safety. She and one of the King's guards, Lance, take on a perilous journey to save the Princesses. The story was filled with action and adventure that I had a hard time putting it down.
I am so excited to read the series!!!!
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Evermore
(The Lost Princesses #1)
By Jody Hedlund
Christian YA Historical
Paperback & ebook, 222 Pages
August 27th 2019 by Northern Lights
Press
An ancient key. A secret treasure.
And a princess destined to use them both to fight evil and restore peace.
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.
My thoughts: I LOVE this series. That's all there is to it. I want to keep reading it, but unfortunately, the next two books haven't come out yet. It's probably a good thing, this way I can get a little bit of sleep while I wait for them.
This story has many elements that I love. There is action, adventure, strong female characters, romance, medieval setting, self-sacrifice... if I don't stop now it could end up being a very long list.
Lady Adelaide finds out on her birthday that she is a Princess, not only a Princess but the heir to the throne of Mercia. She has been hidden from the world at a remote estate. She has a family that she loves. Growing up with male cousins, who are more like brothers, has given her the ability to fight like a knight. She is spunky, kind, and compassionate. She is respected because of her work in helping out the people who have been drained financially by the King who conquered her country.
In this story, she is in a fight for her life and her kingdom. She has men who are loyal helping her unravel clues that will lead her to her sisters and an ancient treasure that will help overthrow King Ethelwulf. I really did not want to put it down. I need to know how they would outthink and outmaneuver the force pursuing them.
I have to mention that this book also contains romance. (Yay) Falling in love with a worthy man is a must for any Princess/Queen who is in a fight to regain her country. I must say that I was very happy with her love life. It was satisfying to read about. ;)
I NEED to finish this series. I have to know if there will be a "happily-ever-after" for Adelaide and her sisters. I may or may not have pre-ordered the second book that comes out two days after my birthday.
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
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About the Author
Jody Hedlund is a best-selling and award-winning author who loves
fairy-tales and happily-ever-afters. She makes her home in Midland, MI with her
husband and five teen-aged children. When she’s not writing another of her
page-turning stories, you can usually find her sipping coffee, eating
chocolate, and reading.
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Ends September 25, 2019
Sounds engaging. Thanks for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading Jody's books. Thank you
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