I really enjoyed this third book in this medieval YA trilogy about three friends who are brave and handsome knights, trained under the well known Duke of Rivenshire. In this book, we get to read about the last unmarried knight, Sir. Bennet.

Sir. Bennet is a wonderful hero who is a strong character and a man of honor. And although he longs to be like his friends and find a beautiful woman to fall in love with, he determines to marry a wealthy noblewoman to save his family from financial ruin and danger. I like that when he does meet Lady Sabine, he is kind and thoughtful to her and when dangerous circumstances threaten them, Sir. Bennet stands strong and fights for them.

Lady Sabine is hiding a secret that has greatly affected her whole life. She is intelligent and spunky and although she thinks she has come to terms with her skin blemish, when danger threatens and superstitions abound, Lady Sabine has to really accept who she is and trust that God will use her imperfection to reflect His perfection.

Geared to the YA genre but enjoyable for all (adult) ages, this book is a quick read with clean swoon-worthy romance as well as life lessons in honor, bravery, and self-worth along with some intriguing danger that will keep you spell-bound.

*Thanks to Celebrate Lit for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid or required to post a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*

Despite my general tendency to bypass YA, I honestly enjoyed each book in this series!

Thanks to her loving grandmother, Lady Sabine has had the extraordinary pleasure of experiencing the world through rare books and artifacts. Lady Sabine is innocent, compassionate, and intelligent yet past experiences have left her wary and insecure.

Sir Bennett is trying to restore his family's good name and preserve their home and lands. His honor dictates that he pay the debts owed to neighbors on his own yet the reality of an imminent attack by a disgruntled neighbor calls for a swift and complete solution.

So, as in many "marriage of convenience" stories, everyone is keeping secrets from everyone else and no one knows who to trust. For Love and Honor has a delightful mix of innocent first love and vivid medieval adventure.

I requested the opportunity to read this book through the publisher. The opinions expressed are my own.

WOW! An incredible YA medieval romance!

I was blown away by the wonderful characters in this book! There is an amazing depth to both of the main characters. It took most of the book to really reach the center of who they are. I liked them from the very beginning. As more and more of their personalities were presented I found myself feeling a connection that progressively deepened

Both Bennet and Sabine are carrying heavy burdens. Sabine’s is doubt of her self-worth. Bennet’s is how to save his family’s honor. As the two of them meet and start to develop a relationship they each have a personal journey that they have to work through emotionally.

It can be very hard to accept what we see as our flaws as though they are not. This is the journey that Sabine had to go on and I thoroughly enjoyed the sensitive way that Jody Hedlund handled this topic.

I received a free copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. I have chosen to write this review to express my personal opinion.

Travel back to the time of knights, honor and a bit of magic. Well, actually the only “magic” is the sparks flying between Bennet and Sabine but trust me that is the best kind to witness. As a YA book, For Love and Honor read like a beautiful fairy tale. A young maiden trapped behind a secret that could kill her, a knight looking to save his family and honor. Together, they become a uniquely charming couple that the reader will just adore.

I have appreciated Jody Hedlund’s historical novels, which are well-developed and show depth of character, and I enjoy reading about medieval times, so this book sounded destined to be a winner. For Love and Honor is the first of her young adult books I have read, but it surely did not disappoint. The same skill and authenticity she brings to her all her stories is here in abundance. I am an older adult and enjoyed this YA, so I say it shouldn’t be limited to a teen audience. The unique condition Sabine has plays a major part of the story, but also makes readers think about how they view others who suffer with a malady or disfigurement and how they would feel if they had to deal with one personally. I appreciate books that make me ponder in addition to offering entertainment and an escape. Of course, there is a love story, but not your typical romance. Sabine and Sir Bennet both seek a marriage partner and both struggle with obstacles. I also liked the antiquities they treasured—this added additional interest to the tale. For danger and adventure, knights and castles, and intrigue suspense, read For Love and Honor.

For Love and Honor by Jody Hedlund is third in a series, An Uncertain Choice, and is easily a stand alone novel. Set in the late 14th Century, adventure abounds! Knights saving ladies in distress, attacks on the castle, kidnapping, accusations of witchcraft, and action that just doesn't stop. Sir Bennet has been called home to find a way to pay off the insurmountable debt his gambling brother has incurred. An arranged marriage to a wealthy heiress seems to be the only answer. Lady Sabine would like to purchase some of the valuable art and relics in Bennet's family collection. Is she the answer to his financial problems? What is she hiding? How could he ever live with himself if he married a woman for her money? Would they be able to trust each other when the truths come out? Guilt, lack of confidence, superstitions, drama, suspense, dangerous conflicts, For Love and Money has it all. And did I mention the romance--the tension of should I, shouldn't I, would he, could she? The author tells a great medieval tale with characters that are strong and vibrant and there's lots of enjoyable banter between Lady Sabine and Sir Bennet. I look forward to going back and reading the first two books in the series.
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Jody Hedlund’s latest YA book, For Love and Honor, holds an important message for teenagers during their years when image and appearance seem like one of the most important things in life. The truth that God loves us no matter what. No matter what we look like, no matter our situation, no matter our families. God. Loves. Us.

Lady Sabine appreciates beauty as she knows she’ll never possess it in her looks but in her collections instead. She has hidden her own flaw since she was a little girl. She sees herself as less than and resigns herself to a lonely life as a spinster.

When she meets Sir Bennett, a man with the same appreciation for beautiful things, she’s drawn to him. He’s easy to talk to, handsome, and kind. A man she could easily fall for if she didn’t have the ugly mark.

While the book is somewhat predictable, the message is one that is so needed for too many young girls today. Through this book, Hedlund delivers the truth. Beauty is more than skin-deep, and God sees the heart of each and every one of us.

This is the third standalone book in Hedlund’s Uncertain Choice series.