Come Back to Me

Jody Hedlund did a phenomenal job with this book, so very well written loved the characters and her research for the time traveling and events were fantastic, it had me looking up things as well. I devoured this book.

I’ve enjoyed Jody Hedlund’s historical romance and young adult medieval romance novels but this time-travel novel is the most intriguing and captivating of all her books I’ve read so far. The author combines her knowledge of the Middle Ages with fascinating science on quantum physics and her well-known brand of heart-pounding romance to deliver a book that you won’t be able to put down until the very last page. And then you’ll be humming in anticipation of the next book in the series! Marian, with her scientific and logical mind, and Will, with his loyal and steadfast and kind heart, are characters who will stay with me for a long time. Their relationship and romance are truly heart-stopping kind of love. The Peasants Revolt of 1381 felt quite real as Marian and Will struggled to make sense of the darkness shrouding their lives. I can’t wait to read the sequel and see what happens with the holy water and to what kind of adventure and discovery it will lead them, along with Marian’s sister and long-time friend. I received the book from publisher via LibraryThing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

Can I just say...WOW!  Once upon a time, (heehee) ;-) I wouldn't even pick up a time travel book, because to me it just seemed ludicrous and kind of boring. This book was anything but. The medieval theme in particular drew me in, as I LOVE clean medieval books, and that is my personal favorite version of time travel. Mrs. Hedlund has a dazzling talent for storytelling and helping her readers visualize the story and settings. Marian Creighton was a character I had trouble relating to at first because she seemed cold and overcalculating at first. Soon after she stepped into the past, you could see her best qualities, personality and self-sacrificing heart shine through. I love how she learned to relate to others in 1831, and break free of her fear of relationships. Will was a wonderfully rugged, but yet kind person and was a perfect pairing for Marian. It's good to see characters and their romance be portrayed humanely and true to life instead of being overly flowery and unrealisticly "perfect. " I also liked Harrison's spirit in the sense that he didn't want pity form anyone, and he lived a full and interesting life from a wheelchair despite his disability. This book was excellent, and I truly can't wait for its sequel!! I received this book free from Revell in exchange for only an honest review, and these opinions are my own.

Having read several novels written by Jody Hedlund, Come Back to Me was high on my list of books to read ASAP, especially when I noted it was a time-slip romance genre. Hedlund is among my favorite authors when it comes to historical romance. Come Back to Me is a great story. With energetic and dramatic narrative, vivid characters, an amazing medieval setting, and spellbinding romance the author drew me in right from the first page and never let go until the end. And even then with the tease of a second book in the Waters of Time series, I am hooked! With the premise of finding the seeds of a mythical life-giving tree and time-crossing possibilities, Marian begins a journey that is life-changing and fraught with danger and doubt. The author creates edge-of-the-seat tension as Marian encounters fearsome, heart-pumping adventures in the present time as well as the Middle Ages. Will she be successful? Who can she trust? Are the time-travel experiences real or just intense dreams? Recognizing the need for genuine faith in God is threaded throughout the story, along with mystery, drama, intriguing historical tidbits, and a captivating romance. Readers who enjoy historical romance with a time-crossing twist will not want to miss this one. I was given a complimentary copy of the book from Revell Publishing and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.