Foremost by Jody Hedlund

Foremost by Jody Hedlund

A second princess. Another key to the treasure. And a cruel king desperate to squelch the growing rebellion.

Raised in an isolated abbey, Lady Maribel desires nothing more than to become a nun and continue practicing her healing arts. She's carefree and happy with her life.until a visitor comes to the abbey and reveals her true identity as one of the lost princesses.

When he was a young boy, Edmund Chambers helplessly watched King Ethelwulf murder his family. Edmund escaped and has lived in the abbey ever since, uniquely trained to work with wild animals. Secretly, he loves Maribel and desperately hopes she doesn't complete her holy order vows.

When King Ethelwulf's army arrives at the abbey to capture Maribel, she flees with Edmund across the desolate Highlands in an attempt to reach Adelaide's rebel army. Edmund can no longer hide his love, but can Maribel give up her dreams of becoming a nun to love him in return?

Jody Hedlund is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including Caught By Love, Rebellious Heart, and The Preacher's Bride, which won the 2011 Award of Excellence and was a finalist for the 2011 Carol Award in First Novel. She earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Taylor University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin. She now lives in Midland, Michigan, with her husband and five active children. Jody Hedlund's website is www.jodyhedlund.com.