Jody Hedlund is the author of over a dozen novels, including "Love Unexpected", "Captured by Love", "Unending Devotion", "The Preacher's Bride", and "A Noble Groom", winner of the 2014 Carol Award for historical romance. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. She lives in Michigan with her husband and five children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog at www.jodyhedlund.com.