{"title":"About Knights of the Brethren","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee5909;\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix romance stories explore the \"real\" story of Excalibur and other Arthurian legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee5909;\"\u003eStats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003eYA (16+ years) romantasy (fairytale-styled)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries length: \u003c\/strong\u003eSix books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViolence: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate to strong violence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagic\/Supernatural: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate supernatural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRomance: \u003c\/strong\u003eStrong romance plot lines \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian\/spiritual element: \u003c\/strong\u003eA few explicit Christian references\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommendation: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent for girls who enjoy Arthurian legends\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"enamered-by-jody-hedlund-1","title":"Enamored by Jody Hedlund","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 1 of Knights of the Brethren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring a time when legends were born . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA princess in need of a husband, a young Sage who cannot have her, and a web of deceit that threatens their love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving been raised by her childless aunt and uncle, the king and queen, Princess Elinor finds herself the only heir to the throne of Norvegia. As she comes of age, she must choose a husband to rule beside her, but she struggles to make her selection from among a dozen noblemen during a weeklong courtship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith aspirations to become the wisest man in the land, Maxim is summoned home by his father Rasmus, a Royal Sage. Reunited with Elinor, once his closest friend, Maxim is quickly enamored with her even though he can never be considered a prospect for her husband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElinor’s feelings for Maxim are rekindled too . . . until she learns he has been unwillingly drawn into Rasmus’s scheme to take control of the throne. With the kingdom under attack both from within and without, can Elinor and Maxim overcome the deceit spinning around them? Or will it destroy their love once and for all?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe real story of Excalibur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Whom do you choose as your husband?\" The king leaned closer to me in our spectator box. \"Surely amongst so many gallant noblemen you have your sights affixed on one by now.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imagination Investigation Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668535660770,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8348\/5410\/files\/FairyTaleEnamored-Hedlund.png?v=1751853349"},{"product_id":"entwined-by-jody-hedlund","title":"Entwined by Jody Hedlund","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 2 of Knights of the Brethren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDuring a time when legends were born . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA princess cursed from birth, a loyal knight worthy of being king, and a sword that can determine their destiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter growing up on a remote farm, Lis learns she is the rightful heir to the throne of Norvegia. Even as she does her part to thwart a dangerous plot against the king, she resists pursuing her new identity and resigns herself to a simple life helping her elderly father with their farm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the king losing his mind, Sir Ansgar, the highest knight in the land, is desperate to save the sovereign he’s sworn to protect. But before Ansgar can uncover what is causing the king’s demise, he finds himself falsely accused of treason and dismissed from court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn danger of losing his life, Ansgar takes refuge on Lis’s farm. Love soon blossoms between Ansgar and Lis, even as they realize a future together is impossible. Yet they must unite to save the kingdom from ever-growing forces of evil. Are their destinies entwined? Or will they be ripped apart forever?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe real story of Excalibur continues . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The king is not himself.\" I hunched over the table and kept my voice low. \"He has an ailing that goes beyond his injuries.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imagination Investigation Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668537954530,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8348\/5410\/files\/FairyTaleEntwined-Hedlund.png?v=1751854136"},{"product_id":"ensnared-by-jody-hedlund","title":"Ensnared by Jody Hedlund","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 3 of Knights of the Brethren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDuring a time when legends were born . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA poor maidservant struggling to survive, a brave knight who secretly loves her, and a chalice that has the power to unite them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNursemaid to the Earl of Likness’s two young daughters, Mikaela despises the earl for his cruelty to his subjects, and she longs for the day when she can make a difference in the lives of her suffering friends and family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs one of the Knights of Brethren, Gunnar is on a mission to find the sacred chalice for the queen, convinced it’s the cure for her deadly bleeding disease. His quest takes him home, and he soon learns his brother, the earl, may know more about the chalice than he lets on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Gunnar reunites with Mikaela, the maiden he’s always loved, he tries to keep his feelings for her a secret, desperate to protect her from his brother. But as they venture into the perilous Hardanger Forest and battle to survive, will Gunnar realize her love is worth fighting for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe real story of the Holy Grail . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This woman is hereby sentenced to death by drowning.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imagination Investigation Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668538347746,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8348\/5410\/files\/FairyTaleEnsnared-Hedlund.png?v=1751853871"},{"product_id":"enriched-by-jody-hedlund","title":"Enriched by Jody Hedlund","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 4 of Knights of the Brethren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDuring a time when legends were born . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA wealthy noblewoman with a heart of gold, a wounded knight closed off to love, and the sacrifices for a chalice that can bring healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLady Karina lives in a convent and expects to become a nun someday. When her wealthy father asks her to help his textile business become more successful by marrying one of the popular Knights of Brethren, Karina complies, ever the dutiful daughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring a royal quest to find the sacred chalice, Torvald is called home to save his family’s estate through an arranged marriage to a wealthy maiden. Although willing to do his duty, he’s vowed never to give his heart to anyone after watching his father suffer heartbreak over a woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Torvald weds the kind and lovely Karina, he resists the pull of attraction to his bride. Even though Karina feels the sting of Torvald’s rejection, she chooses to love him unconditionally. As he resumes his search for the chalice and puts his life in jeopardy, Karina makes the ultimate sacrifice for him. Will he have the chance to love her in return before it’s too late?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe real story of the Holy Grail continues . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI loathed the sight of Wahlburg Castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI halted my mount in the river bottom, rested my reins on my thighs, and turned a critical eye upon my boyhood home and the estate I would one day inherit. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imagination Investigation Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668538675426,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8348\/5410\/files\/FairyTaleEnriched-Hedlund.png?v=1751853510"},{"product_id":"enflamed-by-jody-hedlund","title":"Enflamed by Jody Hedlund","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 5 of Knights of the Brethren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDuring a time when legends were born . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe most beautiful noblewoman in the kingdom, the lowly knight who can never have her, and the forbidden love they share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Sylvi Prestegard discovers that her father has arranged for her to marry a wealthy nobleman known for his thieving ways, she’s desperate to avoid the union. 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And that wouldn't be pretty, because my stomach was stocked to the brim. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imagination Investigation Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668539560162,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8348\/5410\/files\/FairyTaleEnflamed-Hedlund.png?v=1751853765"},{"product_id":"entrusted-by-jody-hedlund","title":"Entrusted by Jody Hedlund","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 6 of Knights of the Brethren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDuring a time when legends were born . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe feisty enemy princess, the cunning knight holding her captive, and the ultimate battle that will determine their fate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoping to minimize the death and destruction of the coming war, Princess Birgitta of Swaine leads the Dark Warriors as part of her brother King Canute’s efforts to take the throne of Norvegia. As she engages in a skirmish with a band of elite Knights of Brethren, she’s kidnapped by Kristoffer Prestegard, a cunning warrior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile searching for the holy lamp that can help defeat the Dark Warriors, Kristoffer realizes that Swaine has already seized the ancient relic. Since King Canute is fiercely protective of his sister, Kristoffer offers to return Princess Birgitta in exchange for the coveted holy lamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile trying to keep his feisty prisoner from escaping, Kristoffer learns that his father and uncle have set in motion a scheme that would give him the kingship of Norvegia. Where will Kristoffer’s loyalties lie, and how will he choose sides without losing everything, including the princess he’s grown to love?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe real story of the Holy Lamp continues . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA haze of destruction hung in the air, sending prickles up my spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI toed a blackened cauldron left amongst the rubble of the lofthouse. 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