{About Hearts Made Whole}
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| Hearts Made Whole (Bethany House, June 2015) |
After her father’s death, Caroline Taylor has grown confident running the Windmill Point Lighthouse. But in 1865 Michigan, women aren’t supposed to have such roles, so it’s only a matter of time before the lighthouse inspector appoints a new keeper–even though Caroline has nowhere else to go and no other job available to her.
Ryan Chambers is a Civil War veteran still haunted by the horrors of battle. He’s secured the position of lighthouse keeper mostly for the isolation–the chance to hide from his past is appealing. He’s not expecting the current keeper to be a feisty and beautiful woman who’s angry with him for taking her job and for his inability to properly run the light. When his failings endanger others, he and Caroline realize he’s in no shape to run the lighthouse, but he’s unwilling to let anyone close enough to help. Caroline feels drawn to this wounded soul, but with both of them relying on that single position, can they look past their loss to a future filled with hope…and possibly love?
{My Review}
It’s been a long time since I’ve read such an emotionally moving book as Jody Hedlund’s Hearts Made Whole. I’m never one to miss reading one of her books since A Noble Groom is one of my all-time favorites, but this one took me by surprise and is now also one of my favorites... though at one point I did want to throw it against the wall. Instead, I set it down for a few days so I could collect myself and dove right back in with much anticipation about how Jody would bring out the happy ending I was desperate to see between Caroline and Ryan.
Jody writes characters very well–so well, that it’s like they’re right there with you. I think this is why I love her writing so much. I am never disappointed with the deep level of character development she is able to achieve. Or the way her stories, about simple, everyday people, twist and turn and are emotionally spot-on every single time.
And in case you’re not already convinced you need to read this book, I have to tell you that the kissing scenes in this book are some of the BEST I’ve ever read.
5 blazing stars... if you need to ask. :)
Jody Hedlund’s Hearts Made Whole has a rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars (from 206 ratings) on GoodReads. I was given a copy of of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This book released June 2, 2015.
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{More About Jody Hedlund}
Find out more about Jody at www.jodyhedlund.com.
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Book Buzz!
“With painterly prose that never skimps on wit and verve, Hedlund
gives us vivid characters, inventive plot twists, fascinating historical
detail and heartfelt faith journeys….Lovers of inspirational fiction
won’t want to miss this sparkling gem of a novel.”
—RT Book Reviews Top Pick
“Hedlund’s superb and affecting story of faith and healing is set in
the past, but its message about soldiers returning from battle rings
just as true today.”
—Booklist starred review
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Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund Afternoon at the Beach Giveaway and Facebook Party!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A copy of Hearts Made Whole
- A picnic basket set
- A beach bag
- Flip flops
- A beach towel
One second-place winner will receive:
- A copy of Hearts Made Whole
- A lighthouse journal
One third-place winner will receive:
- A copy of Hearts Made Whole
- A lighthouse necklace
Celebrate the release of Hearts Made Whole by entering to win an Afternoon at the Beach prize pack and RSVPing to Jody’s June 23rd author chat party!
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