Always close, but never a bride.

Longing to find true love, Kate Millington arrives in British Columbia on a bride ship. With countless men waiting to snag a bride, Kate has no trouble getting engaged. It’s staying engaged that’s the problem. After traveling to the remote mining town of Williamsville to marry her newest fiancé, she finds herself single again.

As the prosperous owner of a gold mine, Zeke Hart has everything he’s ever wanted except for a wife. At Kate’s arrival, he takes it upon himself to protect his childhood friend from the men clamoring to court her. The more he renews her friendship, the more he wants to win her for himself. But as much as Kate admires Zeke, she’s resolved not to marry someone who doesn’t share her faith.

When Zeke begins receiving anonymous threats, he unwittingly puts them both in grave danger. In the midst of peril, the past rises up to haunt them both, and Zeke realizes the fight for Kate’s affection may be his biggest challenge yet.

Reviews for Almost a Bride

• Grace, Goodreads: A beautiful ending to a wonderful series. Full of faithfilled, inspiring characters and vivid descriptions Almost a Bride does not leave the reader wanting. From page one I was hooked and couldn’t put it down!
• Adrienne, The Bibliophile Files: This is a satisfying end to a wonderful series. The book was exciting, with an element of mystery, and had wonderful secondary characters as well. 
• Carolyn, BookBub: In this enjoyable conclusion to The Bride Ship Series, Jody Hedlund once again displays her expert storytelling skills. This book has it all.
• Una, Goodreads: I enjoyed reading Almost a Bride, Jody Hedlund’s fourth and concluding book in her Bride Ship series. The characters come across as being real and are ready to jump off the page into real life.
• Paula, Goodreads: Very exciting story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves romance and adventure!
• Alyssa, Goodreads: The last Bride Ships book! I am sad to see the series come to an end, because I’ve enjoyed them all so much. Almost A Bride is no exception.
• Angeline, Goodreads: I loved this Almost a Bride. It was a wonderful conclusion to a great series! I can’t believe her Bride ship series is over, this series is definitely one of my favorites. 
• Nicole, Goodreads: Jody Hedlund’s Almost a Bride, is a fulfilling conclusion to a heart-warming, tender, compelling, and spiritually stirring series. A beautiful location with breathtaking landscapes, entertaining and appealing characters, and a tender romance with a great deal of sizzle quickly capture the reader’s interest and heart.
• Sylvia, Goodreads: Almost A Bride is rich with compelling characters, an intriguing storyline, and uplifting displays of faith and sacrifice.