Thursday, September 16, 2021

Book Review: Come Back To Me, by Jody Hedlund


Historical Fiction meets Time Travel? 
Yes, please!

Welcome to my latest book review:

Come Back to Me, by Jody Hedlund

By the way, how's your reading going in this season? Some people haven't been able to read a thing since the pandemic hit. Others, like me, can't devour books quickly enough! But, I digress...


Come Back to Me introduces us to Marian Creighton - a super-smart, fact-based, workaholic research scientist. Marian has a limited social life, a sister she adores, and a complicated relationship with her father. Marian's mother tragically died from an incurable genetic condition, the same condition that now ravages her sister's body. Marian's scientist father had abandoned traditional research to pour himself into a search for a mythical cure with ties to a particular stream of holy water and the Biblical Tree of Life. When Marian accidentally ingests a few drops of the water, she finds herself coming face to face with the Middle Ages, the Peasants' Revolt, and a handsome knight.

This book was so much fun to read! It's actually my first time travel book, and I loved the blending of science fiction with historical fiction. One of the things I love most about historical fiction is leaving the book to deep dive into the real historical facts. I knew very little about the Peasants Revolt of 1381, so it was fascinating digging into that chapter of history.

I also loved these characters! Seeing modern, scientific, feminist Marian navigate the rough, superstitious, patriarchal world of the Middle Ages was fantastic. The danger and challenges of this fish-out-of-water story always felt grounded and realistic. I don't want to reveal too much about Marian's mysterious knight - Jody does a perfect job of unfolding his story!


Come Back To Me blends themes of history, science, faith, romance, 
and mystery to create a true romp of a book!


Jody Hedlund is so prolific! 
Her website is filled with lots of extras and bonuses for her many novels. 
You can find videos and even a free preview of Come Back to Me on her site:

http://jodyhedlund.com/books/come-back-to-me/





Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

I'm a Guest Writer on the Love STC Blog!

When the lockdowns started in St. Catharines, I started walking my neighbourhood.

Soon enough, I got a little bored, so I created the Pandemic Walking Projects.

This week, St. Catharines Tourism is featuring my story on their blog!


You can read my story - Pandemic Walking Projects 

HERE