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Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over fifty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

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	With You Always (Orphan Train, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 6,478 ratings — published 2017 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Preacher's Bride 4.04 avg rating — 6,551 ratings — published 2010 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Reluctant Bride (The Bride Ships, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 5,262 ratings — published 2019 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Uncertain Choice (An Uncertain Choice, #1) 3.88 avg rating — 5,574 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love Unexpected (Beacons of Hope, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 4,879 ratings — published 2014 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Doctor's Lady 4.19 avg rating — 4,855 ratings — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Calling on the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 5,212 ratings — published 2023 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Together Forever (Orphan Train, #2) 4.21 avg rating — 4,315 ratings — published 2018 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Daring Sacrifice (An Uncertain Choice, #2) 4.03 avg rating — 4,401 ratings — published 2016 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Come Back to Me (Waters of Time, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 4,094 ratings — published 2021 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Hardships are the Lord's greatest blessings to the believer. Without them we would love the Lord only for what He does for us. Our troubles teach us to love Him for who He is." Sister Norton in "The Preacher's Bride”
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“When things don't turn out the way we want, about the only thing we can do is know God is still there piecing together all the scraps of the events in our lives the way He has planned. He sees the big picture even when we don't.”
― Jody Hedlund, Unending Devotion

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“You don't have to let his definition of success be yours”
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Courting Morrow Little: A Novel by Laura Frantz

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The Preacher's Bride by Jody Hedlund

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Butterfly Palace (Love Across the Sea #1) by Colleen Coble

Butterfly Palace by Colleen Coble

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Stranger Things by Erin Healy

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A Miracle of Hope (The Amish Wonders, #1) by Ruth Reid

A Miracle of Hope by Ruth Reid

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All Things Hidden by Tracie Peterson

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message 6: by Sally

Jul 05, 2014 11:25AM

Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Jody!
Blessings, Sally

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message 5: by Jody

Dec 18, 2013 12:56PM

Dear friends, the ebook for A NOBLE GROOM is on sale for only $3.49!! The sale will end in a few days! So don't miss out! A Noble Groom

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message 4: by Jody

Oct 30, 2012 03:56AM

Allie wrote: "The Doctor's Lady is a real page- turner! I was up till 3 A.M. to finish it! :)"

Love hearing that!! Is always a delight to know my book has contributed to loss of sleep! ;-)

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message 3: by Allie

Oct 29, 2012 09:02AM

The Doctor's Lady is a real page- turner! I was up till 3 A.M. to finish it! :)

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message 2: by Jody

Oct 09, 2012 05:20PM

Allie wrote: "Hey,Jody! I *loved* Unending Devotion! 5 stars from me!
There should be a movie of that book!"

Aw, thank you so much Allie! I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! I'd love a movie of it too! :-)

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message 1: by Allie

Oct 08, 2012 10:49PM

Hey,Jody! I *loved* Unending Devotion! 5 stars from me!
There should be a movie of that book!

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