Book Review ~ A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund ~ 5/5!!!

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Title:  "A Noble Groom"
Series:  N/A

Author:  Jody Hedlund
Publisher:  Bethany House
Publication Date:  4/1/13

Pages:  363

Buy From Amazon:  HERE

Book Description:

Michigan, 1880

Annalisa Werner's hope for a fairy tale love is over. Her husband failed her in every way and now his death has left her with few options to save the family farm. She needs a plentiful harvest. That, and a husband to help bring it in. Someone strong, dependable. That'll be enough. A marriage for love...that's something she's given up on.

So her father sends a letter to his brother in the Old Country, asking him to find Annalisa a groom.
Then a man appears: Carl Richards, from their home country of Germany and a former schoolteacher---or so he says. He's looking for work and will serve on the farm until her husband arrives.

With time running out, she accepts his help, but there's more to this man than he's admitting. He's also gentle, kind, charming---unlike any man she's ever known. But even as Carl is shining light into the darkness of her heart, she knows her true groom may arrive any day.

Meet Jody: 

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.

Find out more about Jody athttp://jodyhedlund.com/. 

My Overall Feeling of the Book:

I loved this book! I've been in somewhat of a reading slump lately. I've been reading but not really getting fully involved in the story. But this book grabbed me and drew me in until the end!

I loved watching as Carl and Annalisa's story unfolded. Carl transformed from a self-proclaimed weakling into a strong farmer who could handle anything thrown at him. Annalisa transformed from a down-trodden shell of a woman into someone who believed that love was possible.

What a wonderful read!

A Brief Excerpt:

"Wake up."  Her fingers hovered above his lips, taking little comfort in the air that came out with each labored breath."

 Page 193

The Cover:

Hmmm?  What do I like about this cover?  How about the fact that there is a gorgeous man on it?!?  Yes, enough said :)

Other Notes:

~  Excellent, excellent read!

Rating

5/5

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