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NEVER LEAVE ME
In the last stages of a genetic disease, Ellen Creighton had decided to live out her remaining days at the estate of her longtime friend Harrison Burlington. Harrison cares deeply for Ellen, but as a wheel-chair-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.
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.
My Review:
Me while reading Never Leave Me: "Wait...what? No! Gasp!!!" and repeat. And that's about all I can say in a review because I can't figure out how to talk about this book without posting spoilers. I will say emphatically that you MUST read the first book, Come Back to Me before opening this one. In fact, you might want to do yourself a favour and read them back to back. :-)
Love the intricacies of the time travel elements and the moral questions they pose. And I absolutely adore the romance! Desperate love lived out desperately. Friends who have never ventured further for all kinds of reasons but as events ramp up so do deep emotions. And there are so many wonderful faith elements in this story which also raise moral questions. So, lots of depth for a reader to lose herself in.
Of course there's intrigue and danger and truly vile villains to add to all the angst and drama and keep a reader frantically turning pages which makes Never Leave Me one unputdownable read.
Goal Update: #5 Diversify my reading, setting; #6 Stay current with a series
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Never Leave Me, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 12 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
Sounds like I’m behind on a great series. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt's very different from her other books but I've enjoyed the time traveling. Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteA Jody Hedlund novel! Yes!!
ReplyDeleteKathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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'Nuf said, right? Good luck, Kathleen!
DeleteThis is one that I am STILL trying to get my hands on!!! My library now has it so I will be able to read it. Would love to own a copy cilydav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGod bless libraries that stock Christian fiction...and I suppose we should give thanks for long wait lists too since it means more readers are diving into Christian Fiction. :-) Good luck, Cindy!
DeleteYes! So thankful for libraries :) Thanks for the opportunity!
DeleteNot too sure about this storyline or if I want to believe that such things as drinking “holy water” are actually for real, but if you say it’s good and I’ve read other books by Jody that I enjoyed. I may try it too. Just to see what it’s all about. Rrwalter34atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteYou definitely need to suspend belief for some of this story...it involves time travel after all so why not holy wate? lol Good luck, Becky!
DeleteLove the author! Amazing sounding book! If it leaves you speechless, then it HAS to be AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win a copy of a book on my TBR list!
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She's such a versatile author! Good luck, Kay!
DeleteI'm almost afraid to venture out in this new genre by Jody, though I LOVE her other works (YA included). But since I adore her writing and trust your reviews, I'll chance it 😊
ReplyDeleteOther readers have commented on the fact you'd need to read the first book before this one, so I would anticipate a back-to-back marathon!
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Yes, there's no sense reading this book without having read the first one. It just wouldn't make and you'd have a harder time suspending belief in some places...well, time travel and all...but it's fun to jump out of our reading comfort zone occasionally. Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteThis sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteangiepool1606(at)gmail(dot)com
It sure is. Good luck, Angie!
DeleteLove the storyline. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim!
DeleteWow!!
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Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteNever read a time travel but have been working up the courage ever since jody came out with a time travel series. I mean, it's Jody I have to read it!!! Thnx for the giveaway!!! It is what I need to help me take the leap!!!
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I enjoy the occasional time travel story if it's done well, and this one sure is. Good luck, Sarah!
DeleteJody Hedlund is one of my MUST read authors.
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Good luck, Caryl!
DeleteI loved, loved, loved Come Back to Me (book 1) and my copy of Never Leave Me just arrived in the mail today! I kind of yelled and did a happy dance when I saw it. My husband thinks I'm completely silly. When I told him it was a time travel romance, he finally understood my excitement. He remembers the days when I would race home on my lunch break to watch Quantum Leap reruns. Lol.
ReplyDeleteOooohhh -- Quantum Leap, now there's a blast from the past! I wonder why other time travel shows haven't really taken off? It's such an interesting storytelling angle. Hope you enjoy your time traveling adventures this time round, Terrill. Happy Reading!
DeleteNone last except for Doctor Who. My son and daughter love it, but I'm not a big fan.
DeleteI've never gotten into Doctor Who either. There was an interesting time travel series a few years ago where the characters leapt back in time to save the world from an interfering scientist who was trying to alter history for his own agenda. It only lasted a season, I think. It just kinda vanished.
DeleteThanks for the giveaway!
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Good luck, LSA!
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