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Sunshine, secrets, and swoon-worthy stories—June's featured reads are your perfect summer escape.

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He doesn�t need a woman in his life; she knows he can�t live without her.


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A promise rekindled. A secret revealed. A second chance at the family they never had.


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A cowboy with a second chance. A waitress with a hidden gift. And a small town where love paints a brand-new beginning.


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She�s racing for a prize. He�s dodging romance. Together, they might just cross the finish line to love.


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She steals from the mob for justice. He�s the FBI agent who could take her down�or fall for her instead.


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He�s her only protection. She�s carrying his child. Together, they must outwit a killer before time runs out.


A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund

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Also by Jody Hedlund:

A Wager with the Matchmaker, May 2025
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Saved by the Matchmaker, August 2024
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Calling on the Matchmaker, December 2023
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The Last Chance Cowboy, February 2023
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Falling for the Cowgirl, October 2022
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To Tame a Cowboy, May 2022
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Never Leave Me, January 2022
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The Heart of a Cowboy, October 2021
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Come Back to Me, June 2021
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A Cowboy for Keeps, January 2021
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A Bride of Convenience, July 2020
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The Runaway Bride, March 2020
Paperback / e-Book
A Reluctant Bride, June 2019
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Searching for You, December 2018
Paperback
Together Forever, May 2018
Paperback / e-Book
With You Always, June 2017
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For Love & Honor, February 2017
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A Daring Sacrifice, March 2016
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Undaunted Hope, January 2016
Paperback / e-Book
Luther and Katharina, October 2015
Trade Size / e-Book
Hearts Made Whole, June 2015
Paperback
An Uncertain Choice, March 2015
Paperback / e-Book
Captured By Love, July 2014
Paperback / e-Book
Rebellious Heart, September 2013
Paperback / e-Book
A Noble Groom, April 2013
Paperback / e-Book

A Reluctant Bride
Jody Hedlund

The Bride Ships
Bethany House Publishers
June 2019
On Sale: June 4, 2019
352 pages
ISBN: 0764232959
EAN: 9780764232954
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Inspirational Historical | Romance Historical

Living in London's poorest slum, Mercy Wilkins has little hope of a better life. When she's offered an opportunity to join a bride ship sailing to British Columbia, she agrees. After witnessing so much painful heartache and loss in the slums, the bride ship is her only prospect to escape a bleak future, not only for herself but, she hopes, someday for her sister.

Wealthy and titled Joseph Colville leaves home and takes to the sea in order to escape the pain of losing his family. As ship's surgeon, he's in charge of the passengers' welfare aboard the Tynemouth, including sixty brides-to-be. He has no immediate intention of settling down, but when Mercy becomes his assistant, the two must fight against a forbidden love.

With hundreds of single men congregating on the shore eager to claim a bride from the Tynemouth, will Mercy and Joseph lose their chance at true love, or will they be able to overcome the obstacles that threaten to keep them apart?

Bride Ships

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