Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of The Doctor's Lady and The Preacher's Bride. She won the 2011 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, the 2011 Award of Excellence from the Colorado Romance Writers and was a finalist for Best Debut Novel in the 2011 ACFW Carol Awards. Currently she makes her home in central Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog at JodyHedlund.com.

In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family.  
  
Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.

In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not.

Jody Hedlund

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34 Author’s Note

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Hedlund, Jody

In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family.  
   
 Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.

In 1650's England, a Puritan maiden's mission to save a young preacher's dying child turns into a dangerous quest when his enemies want him silenced.

In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.

Jody Hedlund is a debut historical romance novelist who was a double finalist in the 2009 ACFW Genesis Contest in Historical Romance. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in Social Work. Currently she makes her home in Midland, Michigan, with her husband and five busy children.

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The shrill, desperate screams of a hungry baby can cut straight to a woman's heart. And this, on our opening page, is where we meet Elizabeth. Unable to let a newborn, motherless child die of starvation, this young Puritan maiden oversteps her welcome and gently, yet determinedly, takes responsibility for the child's welfare. John Costin, a well-respected - and now widowed - preacher is the father of this child and three others, one of whom is blind. With a young brood and politically dangerous circumstances to endure, John has no choice but to allow this woman into his life. But while faced with fresh grief, mistrust and constant misunderstandings, can John really appreciate all that Elizabeth has sacrificed to help his family? In this novel, new author on the block, Jody Hedlund, takes us on a rollercoaster journey through a turbulent period in British history. Based on the life of the famous preacher and writer John Bunyan (author of Pilgrim's Progress), The Preacher's Bride is a well-crafted tale of love, faith and hope shining brightly for God in the dark face of loss, persecution and uncertainty. A brilliantly penned story from beginning to end, and utterly impossible to put down! I'm very much looking forward to reading more of her work in the future.

A brilliantly penned from beginning to end

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The shrill, desperate screams of a hungry baby can cut straight to a woman's heart. And this, on our opening page, is where we meet Elizabeth. Unable to let a newborn, motherless child die of starvation, this young Puritan maiden oversteps her welcome and gently, yet determinedly, takes responsibility for the child's welfare. John Costin, a well-respected - and now widowed - preacher is the father of this child and three others, one of whom is blind. With a young brood and politically dangerous circumstances to endure, John has no choice but to allow this woman into his life. But while faced with fresh grief, mistrust and constant misunderstandings, can John really appreciate all that Elizabeth has sacrificed to help his family?  
In this novel, new author on the block, Jody Hedlund, takes us on a rollercoaster journey through a turbulent period in British history - fraught with religious and political dangers - whilst also romancing us with the simple life of a poor, but faithful, Puritan family. We are drawn to Elizabeth's kind-hearted, yet resilient, nature and we find John's complete devotion to his calling both admirable and frustrating. Hedlund paints a vivid picture of life in 17th Century England, and captures all the scenes of violence and romance successfully without the use of graphic language. Based on the life of the famous preacher and writer John Bunyan (author of Pilgrim's Progress), The Preacher's Bride is a well-crafted tale of love, faith and hope shining brightly for God in the dark face of loss, persecution and uncertainty.   
A brilliantly penned story from beginning to end, and utterly impossible to put down! I'm very much looking forward to reading more of her work in the future.

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