Guess what? I turned 40 this week. Forty . It's been humbling, surreal and exciting to entire a new decade of my life. And with a big birthday, comes reflection... It comes as no surprise to people that know me that these past few years of child-rearing has been a struggle. It's actually been incredibly exhausting. Struggling with mental health of your children is not a fun endeavor. We are in a much better place than we have been in years, so that's been a welcome, positive change. I am also finding much more satisfaction in my work/home balance. I decided not to go back to work full time to focus on the mental health needs of my kids as well as my own. I am doing a few parttime endeavors and loving the flexibility. I tend to hyper focus on work so this allows me enough wiggle room that I have time to balance more (maybe not cleaning though...eek!) Once the pandemic was in full swing and kids were home on virtual learning (Fall 2020), I started picking up books and read...
I am such a fan of time traveling book that pairs a modern independent woman with a whatever century man (think Outlander). Outlander might be a bit too risqué for some readers, but with Jody Hedlund, you can get your dose of this premise, that isn't shy on romance and chemistry, but in a non-explicit way. The way she weaved time travel in the story is obviously creative and has its pinning in Christian world view. And who doesn't love a Knight? I adored this story and can't wait to read Book 2 and 3. I'll keep you updated! Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I saw Jody Hedlund wrote a time traveling Christian fiction book, I knew I HAD to read. I have been a fan of this author since discovering her work last year. I love how she writes romance and doesn't stifle the chemistry between the leads but allows them to express it an a realistic and captivating way. Add a modern woman and a MiddleAges Knight, and we have a STORY! The time trave...