"Together Forever" by Jody Hedlund

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The journey of the Neumann sisters continues in this new novel from Jody Hedlund. Marianne Neumann has taken a job with the Children's Aid Society largely because it will give her the opportunity to search for her missing sister Sophie. On the brink of her first trip as a placing agent, Marianne wonders how she can travel the Orphan Train and not completely lose her heart to the children in her care.

Alongside Marianne is gregarious seasoned agent Drew Brady. Drew finds Marianne beautiful, but while he enjoys flirting he has no desire to settle down. His first priority is with the children and finding good homes for them.

There are adventures while traveling with more than thirty children. Some of the orphans are young and in need of tender love and care, while some are older and surly, hardened from their years on the streets of New York City. Drew and Marianne grow closer as they must rely on each other to see this challenging journey through its conclusion. 

Near their final stop things take a sudden and drastic turn. Danger, lies, and the actions of the past threaten to tear apart everything that Drew has come to value, and Marianne faces decisions of her own. What if what she once desired now no longer holds the same appeal? Where does the line lie between duty and desire?

Historical romance fans will find much to enjoy in this series! I can hardly wait for the final book to be released in December!

I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions in this review are my own.