Despite years on the run, Sophie Neumann is determined to care for two young children. She won’t abandon them the way she thinks her older sisters abandoned her. But times are growing desperate, and when she falls in with the wrong crowd and witnesses a crime, she realizes fleeing 1850s New York is her only option.

"Marianne and Drew's friendship and romance bring a delectable sizzle and emotional intimacy to this historically informative, beautifully layered, and spiritually inspirational tale about loving someone enough to let them go."

— Booklist

He’s taken her as his prisoner. But she’s holding his heart captive. In gaining their freedom, will they lose what matters most?

A Riveting Look at the Orphan Train from Historical Novelist Jody Hedlund

After seeing firsthand the hopelessness of the poor women and orphans, Christine Pendelton believes more can be done to help the flood of immigrants pouring into New York City.

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?

Rose Island Lighthouse, Rhode Island
June 1880

Will she betray his trust to stay on the island she loves?

Acclaimed novelist Jody Hedlund brings the real story of "Amazing Grace" to page in a thrilling tale of the love story of John Newton and Polly Catlett.

Race Point, Massachusetts, 1876

Will she ever be able to stop running, even when she believes she's finally safe?

In a reverse twist on the Robin Hood story, a young medieval maiden stands up for the rights of the mistreated, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. All the while, she fights against her cruel uncle who has taken over the land that is rightfully hers. Forced to live in the woods and hide with the poor people she's grown to love, she works to save and protect them, but she never anticipates falling in love with the wealthy knight who represents all she's come to despise.

"Hedlund again provides a satisfying, heartwarming story of adventure, adversity and love in the Michigan wilderness. Her characters leap from the pages with verve and wit, and readers can’t help but cheer for them."

~ Carolyn Martin, 4 Stars

Gripping you on the first page with a daring escape scene, this historically rich romantic tale doesn’t let go until the end. Painting a very human portrait of the tumultuous early days of the Reformation, Hedlund allows you to live alongside Luther and his followers as they face the perils of their convictions. The epic love story that simmers throughout evokes murmurs of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. A spellbinding saga!

—Christianbook.com

"Award-winning author Hedlund continues to perfect her craft..."

--Publishers Weekly

"Wielding her pen like her gallant knights wield their swords and spears, Jody Hedlund charges fearlessly into the young-adult fiction fray and triumphs! An Uncertain Choice is a dazzling, heart-pounding medieval romance that will mesmerize historical fiction fans of all ages."

~ Amy Drown, The Christian Manifesto

Read the prequel to Jody’s An Uncertain Choice!

1859
Presque Isle, Michigan

What Is the Secret That Could Shipwreck Both of Their Lives?

Having grown up in a lighthouse, loneliness is all Isabelle Thornton has ever known--and all, she assumes, she ever will know. But when her lightkeeper father rescues a young man from the lake, her sheltered world is turned upside down.

Michigan Territory, 1814

A voyageur and a young woman swept up in a time of upheaval and danger discover firsthand the high price of freedom.

Inspired by the true love story of John and Abigail Adams…

Massachusetts, 1763

A Love That Would Shape History Forever

Susanna Smith has grown up with everything she’s ever wanted, except one thing: an education.

2014 Carol Award Winner for Historical Romance

Michigan, 1883

In Her Darkest Hours, Is He the Man She Needs?

Inspired by the true love story of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman…

They vowed to keep their marriage in name only.

But when the unexpected happens on the grueling journey west . . .

Their carefully constructed partnership will be put to the ultimate test.

Inspired by the true love story of John and Elizabeth Bunyan...

A desperate noblewoman, a rebellious peasant, and a forbidden love.