Love Unexpected

Beacons of Hope, Book 1

By: Jody Hedlund

Narrated by: Becky Doughty

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

1859

Presque Isle, Michigan

What is the secret that could shipwreck both of their lives?

All Emma Chambers ever wanted was a home, but when her steamboat sinks just outside Presque Isle, she's left destitute and with no place to stay.

An unlikely solution arises when the lighthouse keeper arrives in town. He's just lost his wife and is having a difficult time caring for his child. So a traveling preacher gets the idea that the keeper and Emma might be the answer to each other's dilemma. After a hasty marriage, she finds herself heading to the lighthouse with this handsome but quiet stranger. Nothing in her aimless life, though, has prepared her for parenting a rambunctious toddler, as well as managing a household.

Emma soon suspects Patrick may be hiding something from her, and then she hears a disturbing rumor about the circumstances surrounding his late wife's death. It seems as if her wish for a home and family of her own could end up leading her once more into turbulent waters.

©2016 Jody Hedlund (P)2016 Jody Hedlund

Such a sweet sorry!

This is my first book from this author and I really enjoyed it. I really like the main characters and really appreciated the way the store evolved. I was reluctant to listen to it because some of the reviews mentioned how they did not like the narrator but upon listening to the sample I decided to give it a try. The most important thing to me is being able to distinguish the different characters when they are speaking and I think that she really got it down. I also loved Josiah she’s such a sweet little boy and at time I forget that he’s only 2. Will definitely listen to other books by this author.

great read

I love the story it makes me cry and scream at times Emma makes me scream can someone be so simply I love Patrick he goes a long way with common sense the narrator was emotionless if the story wasn't great I would stop listening long time

Enjoyable Read

What made the experience of listening to Love Unexpected the most enjoyable?

Wondering what happens next.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love Unexpected?

I love the way she treated the little boy.

Which character – as performed by Becky Doughty – was your favorite?

The father and the lady he married.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

an absolutely wonderful christian book

wow!! what can I say. I had to call couple friends to tell about this book. I don't often do reviews, but this book grabbed my attention from the very beginning. so many times a book is "ok" but I have discovered a new christian author that I will be ordering more of. I can't recommend this book highly enough. it was worth every penny I paid for it.

Beautiful

Beautifully read & beautifully told story. More please!! (Looking forward to the next book!)
I also really appreciate the Author's Notes at the end which let me know the facts behind the fiction!

Great story difficult narration

I felt the story was excellent however it took me a while to get past the narration. I felt the narrator's voice was very staccato and almost sounded more like a computer or robot. Love Jody Hedlund books but this narrator I felt did not do the story justice.

Wonderful

This book was truly moving and reminded me that God means for me to always have hope for myself and others. HE blessed Jody was an amazing gift with words and storytelling!

LOVE UNEXPECTED.....A TITLE THAT REALLY FITS THIS STORY

This is a wonderful story. The author created such interesting people that had a life of twists and turns that showed they had "character". Could the
little boy end up with parents? I f so, who?

Love Unexpected

After rescuing a brother & sister from stormy waters they had jumped into to escape the steamer pirates had invaded & set afire, the keeper of the lighthouse and the sister find themselves slowly & hesitant ly falling in love after the brother, Ryan, leaves to find work as the pirates had taken all the money he had. Emma, the sister, & Patrick, the lighthouse keeper have secret self doubts as to their worthiness to each other thus complicating their attachments to one another. Their relationship was further complicated when Patrick was being taken to jail on false charges.

Love Unexpected

Wonderful story! Really kept my attention! Narrator was not good! Sounded as if I was in a classroom! Teacher kept dragging out the word's and getting louder!