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. Though he's never allowed himself to get serious in a relationship due to his paralysis, Harrison cares deeply for Ellen and is desperately trying to save her life by finding the holy water that is believed to heal any disease--the same substance Ellen suspects is responsible for the deaths of her father and sister.
But Harrison is not the only one seeking the holy water. Dangerous criminals are mere steps behind, and Ellen soon learns they will go to any lengths to get the powerful drug--including sending her back into the past to locate it for them.
Bestselling and award-winning author Jody Hedlund plunges you into the swiftly flowing river of history in this second breathtaking Waters of Time story.
My Thoughts:
I devoured Never Leave Me by Jody Hedlund. This
easy-to-read story combined romance, danger, and time travel to hold my
attention from beginning to end. I slightly favored the medieval intervals over
the contemporary times, but the characters and narrative slipped seamlessly
between the two periods.
Ellen and Harrison’s friends-to-lovers romance sizzles from
the first chapter to the last. There’s flirting, kissing, and desire. Yet,
underlying this newfound romance is Harrison’s devotion to Ellen. He’s
consistent. He’s willing to give Ellen space. He’ll do anything to save Ellen’s
life from the genetic disease killing her. He sacrifices repeatedly for the
woman he loves and makes a wonderful hero. I liked Harrison instantly and warmed
up to Ellen as the story progressed.
Never Leave Me lands as the second installment in
Jody Hedlund’s Waters of Time series. Several months have passed since I read Come
Back to Me (book one) and Never Leave Me had just the right amount
of refresher material to provide need-to-know information and remind me how the
time travel worked. I recommend reading the novels in order. The series would
make an epic binge-read session. Can’t wait for book three! 4.5 Stars!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of
this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
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