Never Leave Me Review

Posted by abakersp in Contemporary, Historical, Reviews / Spotlights / 5 Comments

Have you ever read a book by Jody Hedlund? If you haven’t, I highly recommend that you do. I really don’t know how she puts out so many books every year, but this reader is here for it! Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Book Two of her Waters of Time series. Have you read it yet? If not, I highly recommend it!

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About the Book

Never Leave Me ReviewNever Leave Me (Waters of Time Book #2)
Author Jody Hedlund
Published by Revell
on January 4, 2022
Genres: Fiction / Christian / Romance / Historical, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Medieval, Fiction / Romance / Time Travel
Pages: 352

In the last stages of a genetic disease, Ellen Creighton has decided to live out her remaining days at the estate of her longtime friend Harrison Burlington. Harrison cares deeply for Ellen, but as a wheelchair-bound paraplegic, he's never allowed himself to get serious in a relationship. However, he's desperately trying to save her by finding the holy water that is believed to heal any disease.

When he locates two flasks, Ellen refuses to drink one of them because she believes the holy water killed her sister and father. In an effort to convince her to take it, Harrison ingests the contents first, and when Ellen witnesses the effects, she can no longer deny the power of the substance in the bottles. Dangerous criminals are also seeking the holy water, and Ellen soon learns they will go to any lengths to get the powerful drug--including sending her back into the past to find it for them.

Bestselling and award-winning author Jody Hedlund plunges you into the swiftly flowing river of history in a race against the clock in this breathtaking, emotional second Waters of Time story.

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My Perspective

Oh I have been waiting for Ellen and Harrison’s story since I first heard about it and it was well worth the wait. Once again Hedlund knocks it out of the park with this fun time travel story. Both time periods are fun to read about, and the whole premise of this healing holy water is just a fun way to tie the two time periods together.

Never Leave Me provides twists and turns, great romantic chemistry, action, and intrigue. While you could probably get away with reading this book as a stand alone, I wouldn’t recommend it because there are lots of (in my opinion) important parts from book one that makes the story come together. Plus when you see some of the characters, you’ll better understand why they are where they are and what it means in the grand scheme of things. Plus it’s just a good book, so you’ll want to read it.

Harrison is that hero that you just root for, and I started rooting for him in book one. He’s a sweet guy who fell on some unfortunate circumstances (being in a wheelchair). BUT he doesn’t let that stop him from being a swoony protector and I love how Hedlund wrote his character. He’s charming for sure, but then there’s just this something extra about him. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but trust me when I say it’s good.

Never Leave Me as a little something for everyone. Romance, contemporary and historical fans alike will enjoy reading book two in The Waters of Time series. I highly recommend this series! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!).

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

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