Saturday, September 19, 2020

"Almost a Bride" by Jody Hedlund -- Book Review

 About the Book

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.


My Thoughts

"Almost a Bride" is the 4th book in the Bride Ships series but could be read as a standalone. Some of the characters from the other books are mentioned, especially from the 3rd book (A Bride of Convenience) as it was about Zeke's twin sister. I think that the first 2 books were more closely tied together and the then the last 2 books. I enjoyed reading this series and the history behind the bride ships Thus book did not have anything from on the ship itself unlike the other books. Biblical faith played a big roll in this story and there was nice character growth. The characters don't do anything more than kissing, but the kisses at times were quite passionate. I look forward to reading more books by Jody Hedlund.


About the Author 


Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teensand is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!).

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.


"Almost a Bride" is available in paperback:

  • Paperback : 312 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 1733753443
  • ISBN-13 : 978-1733753449
  • Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.78 x 8.5 inches
  • Publisher : Northern Lights Press (August 25, 2020


and in Kindle edition:

  • File Size : 630 KB
  • Publication Date : August 25, 2020
  • Word Wise : Enabled
  • Publisher : Northern Lights Press (August 25, 2020)
  • Print Length : 184 pages
  • ASIN : B083K1LWQV


I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.

No comments: