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About the Book
Author: Jody Helund
Genre: Young Adult Historical
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Lady Sabine is harboring a skin blemish, one, 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. After all, what nobleman would want to marry a woman so flawed?
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?
In My Opinion (Review)
While I read the first book in Jody Hedlund’s YA series, I didn’t fall in love with it. For me, it was just so-so. But can I say this: I am so glad I didn’t let that deter me from reading the final book in this series. For Love and Honor was a fun read with an important message for today’s teenagers.
Let’s talk the fun stuff first. The chemistry and conversations between Lady Sabine and Sir Bennett are delightful. Their banter is endearing. Their resistance to deeper feelings is almost humorous at times because everyone else sees it. And their appreciation for beauty gives them a connection that runs deep.
There’s a little bit of everything in this book. Intrigue (check). Adventure (check). Romance (check). And so much more. And the book was a little predictable in spots but took me by surprise in others which gave it a fantastic balance.
And if that’s not enough to convince you that this book is worth passing along to the young people in your life, the theme of the book should. Because too many young women today care too much about what they look like, what they have or don’t have, whether or not they come from the right family. Throughout this book, Hedlund delivers a truth that is easy for teens to overlook: Beauty is more than skin-deep, and God sees the heart of each and every one of us.
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I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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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.
Guest Post from Jody Hedlund
Why I Write Young Adult (YA) Books
By Jody Hedlund
FOR LOVE & HONOR is the third book in my Young Adult (YA) series set during medieval times and centering around knights, castles, and daring damsels. For those who haven’t yet read An Uncertain Choice or A Daring Sacrifice, don’t worry. All of the books can be read as standalones.
While this YA medieval series has been a step away from my usual historical romances, I have to admit that the series has been SUPER fun to write.
First, I love writing in the medieval time period, a time overflowing with danger, wars, plagues, strange customs, harsh living conditions, and incredible differences between the have’s and the have-not’s. All of that is such excellent fodder for developing page-turning stories. And so usually as I’m writing these stories, I have no trouble putting my characters into life-threatening danger, which is always fun.
Second, I’ve had fun writing my YA series because I love being able to speak truths into the hearts of young people. I have 4 teenagers and one tween, so I’m surrounded by teen angst every day! As a result of dealing with lots of teen issues with my children and their friends, it’s my goal to share hope and encouragement that if my characters can persevere and handle the growing-up issues with integrity and strength, then my readers can too.
Finally, I’ve enjoyed writing my YA series because I believe teens need clean romance alternatives. A lot of teens are reading romances (that’s when I started reading them). I’ve loved being able to provide a clean romance alternative with chivalry and honor and courage and lots of other themes that will hopefully give young ladies encouragement and inspiration as they move forward into building healthy relationships of their own.
Lest adult readers worry that FOR LOVE & HONOR might be too juvenile for them, then let me put your fear to rest. Reviews from my adult readers are showing that they, too, are enjoying the new book:
“This is marketed as YA, but it’s wonderfully interesting for all ages, in my opinion.”
“Even though it is written with the younger set in mind, I, being of the older set, enjoyed it immensely.”
“For Love and Honor is everything that fans of Jody Hedlund have come to appreciate and enjoy; regaling her readers across the generations with the timeless reminder that God-given uniqueness is a priceless gift, bestowed out of everlasting love.”
How about YOU? Have you read any YA books lately?
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Jody is giving away all three books in the Noble Knights Series!
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Jody’s books are the best! I haven’t started this series but I’m looking forward to it.
I enjoyed the one of Jody’s books I read, and this series sounds quite interesting.
I’ve only read a couple of hers but I know a lot of people who love her stories.
I have read the first two books in the series, and I am excited to read For Love and Honor. Hoping I win!!
Thank you for hosting me in the Celebrate Lit blog tour! So glad you enjoyed this book! Blessings to you! ~Jody
Thanks for the review. I think the message in this book is definitely something everyone should accept for themselves. I am looking forward to reading a new-to-me author’s work. I read many YA books and prefer clean ones like this.
This one has some medieval fighting in it but it’s a great read!
This book sounds awesome! I’m looking forward to reading it!
I enjoyed this one! Thanks for stopping by