The ultimate cure that could heal any disease? Crazy.

That’s exactly what research scientist Marian Creighton has always believed about her father’s obsession, even if it does come from a desire to save her sister Ellen from the genetic disease that stole their mother from them. But when her father falls into a coma after drinking a vial of holy water believed to contain traces of residue from the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, all of Marian’s assumptions must be questioned. He’s left behind tantalizing clues that suggest he’s crossed back in time. Insane. Until Marian tests his theories herself and experiences strange visions of medieval times.

With the help of one of her father’s colleagues, Marian discovers that she is not the only one interested in his research. Stalking, break-ins, and a kidnapping convince her that she must take the plunge and follow her father back to the 1380s or risk losing him—and her sister—forever.

Bestselling author Jody Hedlund is your guide down the twisting river of time to a volatile era of superstition, peasant revolts, and chivalry in this suspenseful story.

Editorial Reviews for Come Back to Me

• Booklist: Readers will cheer for Marian’s sharp wit and courage as a contemporary woman coping with medieval gender restrictions. Fans of time-travel romance will be captivated by this sweeping tale full of suspense and intrigue and eager for the second book in Hedlund’s Waters of Time series.
• Library Journal: Hedlund (An Uncertain Choice) uses time travel, biblical knowledge, and history to create a thriller that will appeal to fans of Dan Brown’s The da Vinci Code.
• Urban Lit Magazine: Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund is one of the most engaging time-travel books I have ever read. It was addictive from the beginning to end.

Author Reviews for Come Back to Me

• Lisa T. Bergren, bestselling, award-winning author of Waterfall: As a time-travel writer and a fan of Hedlund’s work, I was eager to get my hands on this book. What a complete delight! I needed a ‘break read,’ and this fit the bill perfectly. There’s a well-paced romance to make a reader Feel All the Feelings, an edge of science to bring on the intrigue, and suspense to keep the pages turning. I’ll be first in line to get ahold of the second book in this duology.

• Amanda Cabot, bestselling author of Dreams Rekindled: If you read time-travel romance—or even if you don’t—this is a book you won’t want to miss. Filled with intriguing possibilities and fascinating details of the Middle Ages, it’s a story that will linger in your memory long after the last page is turned. I couldn’t put it down and stayed up way too late one night because I simply had to see what happened to Marian and Will.

• Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Catching the Wind and The Curator’s Daughter: Brimming with wonder, Come Back to Me will keep you riveted until the last page, captivated by the possibilities. Readers who enjoy the whispers of an Outlander adventure and stories inspired by history and faith will love every moment of this perilous, romantic journey across time.

• Cara Putman, award-winning, best-selling author of Flight Risk: A passionate romance. A marriage of convenience. And so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Reader Reviews for Come Back to Me

• Rachel: Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund is an excellent historical fiction romance that is the first in a new series: Waters of Time. This book has it all: romance, history, suspense, mystery, intrigue, and time travel.
• Chris Jager: When I heard Jody Hedland was writing a time travel book I wasn’t sure to make of it. I am glad I took the time to read it. Jody throws in loads of intrigue and mystery to sweeten the pot so to speak and I enjoyed myself thoroughly. I recommend this one to readers who like time travel, and also for those who like romance and intrigue.
• Interviews & Reviews: I love dual-time romances, and Jody Hedlund has created a tale that will not let you go until the last page.
• Lucinda: First, let me say: Outlander what? Jamie Fraser has nothing on Will Durham. Now that’s out of the way, what an amazing story! The writing is excellent and the story is absolutely unputdownable. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
• Sylvia: An absolutely stunning tale from Jody Hedlund! Come Back to Me is enthralling, exquisitely romantic, and enlightening. Hedlund’s writing is masterful, and I was deeply entranced from the first pages. [Her] trademark swoony romance drives her smashing success into this new genre. I’m so excited to read more in this series!
• Sarah Monzon: The chemistry between Marion and Will just sizzles off the page. It’s pretty much everything you’d expect from a 21st century woman and a knight from 1310. I’ve never seen Outlander but I’d imagine this is sort of a clean version of that.
• Gretchen: I’m just going to say it: this may be HER BEST BOOK YET!!?
• Brandi: All in all, another spellbinding romance from Jody Hedlund and I cannot wait for the next installment of this series. 
• Margaret: Oh My!!! This is an amazing book! If you like speculative fiction (think Lisa T. Bergren’s River of Time series), you will love this. Be prepared to forget appointments, let dinner burn, and stay up all night – once you get sucked into the story, you will NOT want to put it down.

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