Review: Always: A Lost Princesses Prequel Novella by Jody Hedlund

About the Book

A fierce elite guard. A loyal lady in waiting. They must work together to save three princesses from certain death.

On the verge of dying after giving birth to twins, the queen of Mercia pleads with Lady Felicia to save her infant daughters. With the castle overrun by King Ethelwulf’s invading army, Lady Felicia vows to do whatever she can to take the newborn princesses and their three-year old sister to safety, even though it means sacrificing everything she holds dear, possibly her own life.

Gravely wounded in battle and knowing all is lost to his enemy, the king of Mercia tasks Lance, one of his fiercest elite guards, to protect his family along with keys to an ancient treasure. As Lance makes plans to sneak the princesses out of the capital city, he doesn’t need or want Lady Felicia’s help.

With the dark enemy in pursuit, Lance and Felicia must put aside their differences to outrun King Ethelwulf and prevent him from killing the princesses. In a desperate attempt to hide the young girls, Lance and Felicia agree to a marriage of convenience, a decision that will change their lives—and hearts—forever.

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My Thoughts

I was in a bit of a rut when I picked up this book, having struggled through the last two short stories I read. I was ready for something completely different and am so happy I decided to try this novella. It was just what I needed. Such a breath of fresh air. Such a delightful read full of heart-stopping adventures and a gloriously sweet romance.

While this is a novella, the story lacked for nothing. I was fully riveted by this tale from beginning to end. I wasn't expecting it to be as action-packed as it was, but my goodness, I could hardly put it down for all the excitement! I highly recommend it and am very eager for the next book!

Favorite Quote: “Sometimes, when we think we've come to a dead end, we've arrived instead at God's stepping-stone on the way to bigger plans.”

Five Stars