Come Back To Me

 I can always be assured that when I pick up a book by Author Jody Hedlund that I'm going to love it, but love may not be a strong enough word for this book.  This was astounding writing and storytelling at its finest.  I have to say I was a little worried when I found out this book was going to include time travel because I wasn't sure how Jody Hedlund could pull it off.  I mean, its pretty different from her normal writing, but let me tell you, she does it and she does it with her normal elegant writing style that I absolutely love. A matter of fact, I felt like I was traveling back in time write along with them. 

I will warn you, you're going to want to clear your schedule because you won't want to stop reading.  This has been the best of my summer reading to date.

From the Back Cover:

The ultimate cure that could heal any disease? Crazy.

That's exactly what research scientist Marian Creighton has always believed about her father's quest, even if it does stem from a desire to save her sister Ellen from the genetic disease that stole their mother from them.  But when her father falls in to a coma after drinking a vial of holy water believed to contain traces of residue from the Tree of Life, Marian must questions all of her assumptions.  He's left behind tantalizing clues that suggest he's crossed back in time.  Insane.  Until Marian test his theories  and finds herself in the Middle Ages during a dangerous peasant uprising.

William Durham, a valiant knight comes to Marian's rescue and offers her protections...as his wife.  The longer Marian stays in the past, the more she cares about William.  Can she ever find her father and make it back to the present to heal her sister?  And when the time comes to leave, will she want to?

This is the first book in the Waters of Time series and I can't wait to read the rest of the books as they become available.

Thanks to Revell Reads for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A Lady in Attendance

 

After being falsely accused and spending five years in a New York state reformatory, Hazel is now free and wants to redeem her name.  She can no longer go home to her family, for the false accusations has tarnished her family name and they are still trying to redeem themselves from the damage that was done.  She finds a job working for Dentist, Doctor Gilbert Watts as his lady in attendance and in him she finds more than an employer, she finds a good friend.  She's working hard to clear her name and finally has hope that her future may look brighter than she thought.  Gilbert on the other hand can tell that Hazel is hiding a secret.  When he finds out the truth about her past, will he be able to look beyond what meets the eye and see the real truth.

I just adored this story by author Rachel Fordham.   I was so intrigued with the character of Hazel and couldn't wait to see how the story played out.  The friendship was so sweet between her and Gilbert.  I couldn't help but feel sorry for Hazel.  Our choices when we are young can effect our future even if we are "innocent" being in the wrong place at the wrong time can have its consequences.  

I can't wait to see what this author writes next.  This was one is going on my list of favorites!

Thanks to Revell Reads for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I give this one five stars!  A must read for historical fiction readers.

Along A Storied Trail

 

Tansy Calhoun is a packhorse librarian who delivers books to the people of Owsley County Kentucky during the great depression.  She has lived on these mountains her whole life.  Although still young, she is past the age most girls marry in these parts.  Her and Caleb were good childhood friends, but Tansy always thought he was interested in her sister.  After being away for several years, Caleb is back and their friendship picks up where it left off.  Then there is a government writer who comes in to interview the people of the mountains and record their stories.  Tansy is infatuated by him, but is the real person for her the one who has always been there. Someone who shares the same past and the same interests, that lives there in the mountains that she calls home?

Aunt Perdie lives in the mountains by herself.  She's lived her life alone and rather likes it that way.  At least most of the time.  When a young girl in need shows up at her doorstep Aunt Perdie opens up her heart and home and brings the girl in as family.  When tragedy strikes and Aunt Perdie loses her home to a fire, her and the young girl go to live with Tansy and her family.  Aunt Perdie thinks she knows all the answers and knows exactly which man Tansy should choose.

I loved the book so much!  The dialect, the characters and the storyline were all perfect.  It was fun and entertaining and had me chuckling outloud a few times.  I would love to read more about these characters and really hope the author chooses to do a sequel!

Thanks to Revell Reads for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I give it five stars!