Jody Hedlund

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

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.

Rose Island Lighthouse, Rhode Island
June 1880

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

Race Point, Massachusetts, 1876

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

"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

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

--Publishers Weekly

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.

Living in London's poorest slum, Mercy Wilkins has little hope of a better life. When she's offered an opportunity to join a bride ship sailing to British Columbia, she agrees.

Wealthy Arabella Lawrence flees to British Columbia on a bride ship still wearing the scars of past mistakes.

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

Unemployed mill worker Zoe Hart jumps at the opportunity to emigrate to British Columbia in 1863 to find a better life and be reunited with her brother, who fled from home after being accused of a crime.

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.

Escape to 1849 St. Louis for a daring and romantic tale from the talented pen of bestselling author Jody Hedlund.

A new world. A new hope. An unexpected love.

What life awaits these brides?

In twenty-four hours, marriage, mystery, and mayhem.

After her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web of scandal and obligation.