As the middle child of the Shanahan family, Zaira does her best to keep the peace. She doesn’t share her dream of becoming a published author with her family to spare herself their disapproval. When she’s caught in a scandal involving the local matchmaker, Bellamy McKenna, she must put her storytelling ability to good use and feign a match with him to avoid wagging tongues and her parents’ anger.

Feeling the growing pressure to marry as a well-known, yet single matchmaker to St. Louis’s Irish community, Bellamy reluctantly agrees to a temporary match with Zaira. But even though the matchmakers in his family might be able to find love for others, they have a history of disastrous relationships for themselves. When secrets and danger force Zaira and Bellamy to work together, is it finally the matchmaker’s turn to be lucky in love? 

Hedlund delivers another captivating closed-door historical romance with sizzling chemistry, witty banter, a fake relationship, and close-knit Irish families where the matchmaker finally meets his match in this final installment in her series for fans of Mimi Matthews and Elizabeth Camden.

This novel is one to treasure, savor, and return to again and again ! The chemistry between Bellamy and Zaira was sizzling, and they are so well matched! I love the fake dating and engagement trope, and the special role Bellamy’s father plays in the story. The matchmaker needs to be match made indeed ! I love the themes of love, trust, and healing of past wounds amid a deeply romantic story and learning that hope and love are choices anyone can make if they are brave enough. Jody Hedlund doesn’t disappoint, and the characters and their story will linger long with readers far beyond its pages !

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over fifty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet, clean romances with plenty of sizzle (but without the spice).

Arden Bleu has always known that her stepsister, Jade, was destined for great things. In a world where beauty follows magic, she has no doubt that their upcoming Awakening ceremony will reveal that gorgeous, kind, compelling Jade is far more than a mere mortal. But when Jade is kidnapped by a mysterious sect of mer on the eve of the newly-returned king’s ball, Arden will do anything to save her sister. Even face down the man she’s always dreaded meeting because of the power he holds over her family, the man to whom her father swore loyalty long before she was born. The Sea King.

Seidon, the Sea King of Daryatla, has grown only more powerful as the centuries have gone by, but lifetime after lifetime have failed to give him what he most yearns for: a family. He knows that it will take a woman of extraordinary power to match him enough to create a child, and no such woman seems to exist . . . until he feels her magic calling to his one day in the water. And when Arden Bleu, daughter of his most trusted official, arrives to tell him about her missing stepsister, he knows this Jade, with a new magic so coveted that the mer would risk war with his kingdom to steal her away, may be the one he’s waited centuries for. But how can he and the determined Arden ever hope to find one young woman trapped beneath the waves?

Roseanna White has a knack for drawing readers into the drama, romance, and happenings of the characters in the story and this story is no different! The story starts off in a rather mysterious way, with King Seidon returning to his kingdom after a long absence, and Arden to escape any unwanted notice, not knowing that’s their paths are meant to collide in ways they did not know was possible. There are so many things to navigate in a fantasy, and while some of the elements might appear on the dicey side, the heartfelt and earnest nature of the story has elements of faith, courage, believing in oneself, and navigating questions of love, purpose and choices that have the potential to shape the future in unexpected ways. One thing is certainly clear with this story. Roseanna White’s knack for creating breathtaking romance and intricate stories is present in any genre she writes, and the impact of the stories with stay with readers, long after they leave its pages !

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at http://www.RoseannaM.White.com.

Juliet Dash, orphan and former pickpocket, yearns to leave her troubled past behind. So when she arrives in British Columbia and takes a respectable job working for a pair of society sisters who offer to give her etiquette lessons, she’s one step closer to that dream. But when an unexpected encounter with an unconscious man turns her world upside down, Juliet must choose between her heart and her aspirations.

Weary of the pressure of royal life, Prince Henry Graighton longs for solace and anonymity. But when tragedy strikes and his brother winds up dead, Henry finds himself thrust into the role of heir apparent, leaving him to struggle with the weight of his grief and unwanted responsibility. And when Henry is kidnapped, he narrowly escapes with his life…but loses his memories in the process. In his darkest hour, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Juliet, his savior and the key to unlocking his forgotten past.

Juliet was such a likeable character as a heroine with Cinderella/My Fair Lady Vibes. I loved watching her blossom and become a lady. I loved seeing her chemistry with Henry/Gray and the development of their relationship. The case of Henry’s amnesia added such an interesting layer to the story, and the sisters added humor to the story. I loved the signature sizzle from Jody Hedlund, and she know how to create all the romantic feels without the spice. I love a good royal love story and this once by Jody does not disappoint! This is a story that readers will want to return to again and again !

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over fifty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet, clean romances with plenty of sizzle (but without the spice).

Sage Rhodes is eager to escape Manchester, England, and leave behind the pain of a broken engagement. When she’s offered the job as a lady’s maid to Augusta Lennox, who is traveling to Vancouver Island to visit her brother, Sage happily accepts the position.

Not so long ago, brilliant engineer Jackson Lennox faced a terrible tragedy during the building of a suspension bridge in the Fraser River Valley and becomes a recluse in his fine home in Victoria. When his sister and her beautiful lady’s maid arrive on his doorstep, he’s reluctant to welcome the visitors.

Organized and efficient, Sage starts to bring order not only to Jackson’s home but also to his life. Even though at first they clash, the attraction between the beauty and the beast is undeniable. Still, they do their best to ignore it. But when Augusta goes missing and they’re thrust into a dangerous adventure together, circumstances require them to pretend they’re married.

Will the charade—and their forced proximity—change their hearts…or ruin them both forever?

Jody Hedlund weaves together a pleasant mix of enemies to lovers and rags to riches romance in an appealing and endearing manner that will be sure to resonate with readers, making them return to the pages over and and over again. I love the growth of the two main characters, Jackson and Sage, and how they both challenge each other to grow and become better versions of themselves… for Jackson, his battle is not letting his past failures define him and his ability to love again… for Sage, it’s about seeing herself as worthy of receiving love and that lack of status doesn’t make her any less worthy of affection.

Jody Hedlund does not disappoint with her signature sizzling romance . I adore the toe curling, passionate, yet pure love story. It’s romance with restraint, which will leave a beautiful and indelible impression on readers long after they leave its pages .

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over fifty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet, clean historical romances with plenty of sizzle (but without the spice).

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-sunshine
• Cranky billionaire
• Crusty boss
• Rags-to-riches
• Fairytale
• Class differences

“This one’s worth rounding up.” —Booklist,

I adore Charity and Hudson’s story . It gives all the feelings of a first love romance , with plenty of sparks flying . It is a well thought out and tender love story that just might be one of my favorites this author has ever written . It feels like a Cinderella love story, western style that will capture the heart of readers from beginning to end . I appreciate the fact that the characters want to handle their love responsibly and with integrity, even if it cost them. I was rooting for them all the way , and the ride was well worth it !

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

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 courtship
• Fake engagement
• Childhood sweethearts
• Meddling mother
• Co-workers in proximity
• Bargain benefits both

“This one’s worth rounding up.” —Booklist

This book is one of my favorites! It is full of sizzling chemistry and tender romance. Astrid and Logan are a perfect couple that kept having a push and pull and tug of war in the heart . I love the second chance for romance and the fact that they can’t keep away from each other, yet they are determined to stay pure. Jody Hedlund has outdone herself with characters that pull on the heart of readers and will have them returning to its pages again and again .

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com

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 Me

This sweet story will tug on hearts and leave readers wanting to return to this beautiful world , time and time again ! I absolutely loved Dawson and Philippa’s story . It was extremely romantic, with elements of danger and suspense that is sure to keep readers turning to the very last page . This story is just as vibrant and engaging as all the others . I can’t wait to read more !

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

With danger drawing ever closer, their only hope of saving their futures lies in each other.

As a midwife, Catherine Remington is successful in bringing new life into the world, but she’s failed one too many times in finding true love. When she’s accused of a murder she didn’t commit, she’s forced to flee to Colorado to honor a patient’s dying wish by delivering a newborn infant to his father.

The repentant prodigal Dylan McQuaid is finally back in Fairplay. As sheriff, he’s doing his best to prove to the town he’s a changed man and worthy of their trust. When a woman shows up with an infant son he didn’t know he had, Dylan is left with only complicated choices on what to do next.

Having grown attached to Dylan’s son, Catherine doesn’t want to part ways with the infant, but what she doesn’t bargain for is how easily she’ll fall for the charming sheriff, or how quickly the past will catch up with her and put their love and lives in danger.

If you are a fan of marriage of convenience series this is for you ! It’s tender and romantic with a likeable hero and heroine. Dylan is a reformed rogue, who wants to honor his future wife . Little does he know that he will find himself in certain circumstances that will require him to marry a woman that he barely knows . Catherine has dreamed of marriage, but never really thinks she has a chance, until she is married by unlikely means . The romance was wonderful and will draw readers into its pages over and over again, with a mysterious element, that will keep readers turning pages !

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

Sacrificing and dying to oneself is costly.
But doing so brings new purpose and joy.

As a private investigator, Sybil Huxham has seen her fair share of strange occurrences. But nothing in her career has been more perplexing than the miracles she’s witnessed as a result of people drinking ancient holy water. When she discovers more of the rare holy water, she experiences strange overlaps with a nobleman in the Middle Ages who is languishing in a dungeon, accused of treason and condemned to die. To save his life, she finally crosses to the past completely.

Nicholas Worth has never met a woman quite like Sybil, and as the two run for their lives into the Weald, they find refuge among a community of outlaws. With both their reputations on the line, they have little choice but to marry. As they get to know each other, an undeniable attraction develops. But danger and disease chase after them, drawing ever closer. Will they be able to escape the threats? And will Sybil choose to stay with Nicholas in the past, or will she be ripped apart from him forever?

This beautiful novel does not disappoint and will have readers rooting for Sybil and Nicholas from the start! The romance is palpable and beautifully written, with that special sizzle Jody Hedlund cooks up, without fail. This novel is a stirring page turner that will leave an indelible impression on readers, long after they leave it’s pages!

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

Years ago, he shattered her heart. Now she must trust him with her life.

As the only girl in her family, and with four older brothers, Ivy McQuaid can rope and ride with the roughest of ranchers. She’s ready to have what she’s always longed for–a home of her own. She’s set her heart on a parcel of land south of Fairplay and is saving for it with her winnings from the cowhand competitions she sneaks into–but her dream is put in jeopardy when the man she once loved reappears in her life.

After two years away, Jericho Bliss is back in South Park as an undercover Pinkerton agent searching for a war criminal. He has no intention of involving a woman in the dangerous life he leads, but one look at Ivy is all it takes for him to question the path he’s set out for himself.

Even though Jericho tries to resist his longtime attraction to the beautiful and vivacious Ivy, he finds himself falling hard and fast for her. In the process, his worst fear comes true–he puts her smack-dab in the middle of danger. With Ivy’s life in the balance, will Jericho give her up once again, or will he find a way back to her, this time forever?

I adored this book . This Western is filled with plenty of heart and lessons about life, love and second chances ! Jericho and Ivy are a perfect match and boy do they have some sizzle ! This book showcases the power of forgiveness, witty dialogue and plenty of romance ! I love Jericho and Ivy’s amazing connection . It’s palpable through the pages. I think readers will adore this heartfelt novel . If you enjoy westerns and romance , than this book is right up your ally !

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.