For Love and Honor

Bennet reluctantly agrees to pursue marriage for money to save his family home; Sabine believes herself too flawed for marriage, but hopes to buy some of his art and artifacts; they're both startled by how much they enjoy each other's company, but they need to overcome misunderstandings and grave danger to reach their happy ending.(Though reviews are inherently subjective, I prefer to provide some organization to my opinions through the use of a personal rubric. The following notes may contain spoilers.)Plot and Setting: 4.4 -- Plot is engaging, with both cliche/overly convenient elements and some more unique aspects. Has a few shaky bits and/or a slight lack of focus. Setting is clear and believable. Timeline is clear and consistent. The story gives some nods to Beauty and the Beast, but with plenty unique elements of its own, too. The romance, misunderstandings, brushes with death, and nick-of-time rescues did tend toward the cliché, but it was certainly an entertaining story.Characters: 4 -- Main characters are relatable, realistic, interesting, and dynamic. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified. Definite strong points in the relationships between characters. I appreciated Sabine's struggle to accept her own blemishes, let alone believe that anyone else could truly see past them to who she is. Bennet is honorable to a fault, and his determination to keep his pride and honor intact is a bit frustrating at times. I truly enjoy how they bond over their mutual passion for art and antiques, and their witty banter. I also enjoyed Sabine's relationship with her grandmother, and Bennet's interactions with his brother.Mechanics and Writing: 5 -- Few, if any, typos, punctuation issues, or word errors. Intelligent use of POV. Skillful writing that adds to the story. I only spotted 2 very minor errors. Good proofreading! POV is all first person, alternating between Bennet and Sabine. And in this book, their sections are indicated by two different fonts, which is fabulous.Redeeming Value: 4.7 -- Well-developed, central, uplifting themes. Drugs, alcohol, violence, etc, are not glorified, though there is some shaky ground. No explicit sex scenes. Clear moral guidelines for behavior. Kisses and attraction, but proper boundaries and chaperones are maintained for the most part. The torture element is dialed down a bit from the previous books, but there's definitely mention of cruelty and violence, particularly having to do with a siege and battle, and the fear of witches. One strong theme is the idea of imperfections only becoming a huge a deal when they are kept hidden and associated with shame. Sabine realizes that hiding her birthmark means people don't have the chance to get used to it, and makes it seem more like something to be feared.Personal Enjoyment: 4.3 -- I liked it a lot. Highly enjoyable and very entertaining. I’d enjoy reading it again.

For Love and Honor is a wonderful addition to this series with a lot of interesting new elements to keep the story going. Sabine is extremely clever and witty which adds a level of humorous banter to the book that makes this an enjoyable read. Add to that the fact that she is concealing a skin blemish that in her time would have her branded as a witch and you have a whole other level of interest in the story. The witch accusations and trials are something very different from the other books, and I really enjoyed the level of drama it added to the story. Not only that but the drama of unpaid debts, priceless artifacts, arranged marriages, castle sieges, and meddling relatives makes this a book with different types of drama coming from every direction. A very dimensional read, there was always something going on in this fast paced read, and it was not always predictable. It is very easy to devour in one sitting. I wish there would have been a little more incorporation of the characters from the other books, but the book was so strong on its own that I didn't really mind. There was also a lot of not believing the love of the other person or denying that it existed. Yes, this fit with the story. There was also so much drama going on that it fit with the hectic nature of the story, but it seemed like one too many denials to me. But overall, I was completely swept away by the story, the adventure, and the romance. If I could read a book like this every day, I would.

First of all, just LOOK at that cover! Isn’t it a beauty? Oh my word, I mean, that cover is just gorgeous.And now with that said I will tell you that reading For Love and Honor by Jody Hedlund was like riding a rollercoaster. It certainly did strange things to my visceral organs like a rollercoaster would. And just when you thought the ride was over and you were safe. BAM! Suddenly you’re whisked to the side and forced to endure several loopy loops before finally reaching the safety of ‘The End’. Of course, I certainly didn’t expect anything less after reading the first two books in this series. In fact, I think that I even might have enjoyed this book more than An Uncertain Choice though A Daring Sacrifice is still my favorite of this series (sigh… Colin).I really enjoyed the characters in this book, and was chuckling at the interactions between them. Lady Sabine was such an amusing heroine. I enjoyed her witty dialogue and droll humor, and her relationship with her grandmother made me smile. I wasn’t so sure I was going to enjoy reading about Sir Bennet, he had seemed rather aloof in the other books, but this book gave me a different perspective of him. He may be the strong and silent type with high ideals, but he is not above engaging in witty banter. And his mother is certainly right, that boy can be such a charmer when he puts his mind to it.This book isn’t all fun and games though. There were some scenes that were quite intense, and I could only wince at some of the stupid, relationship damaging, things some characters did in the course of this book. I couldn’t put the book down (though several times I did consider closing it just to allow myself to catch my breath) and I read it in one day. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I am sad to see this series end. Please write more books like this one, Jody Hedlund.I received a copy of this book for free. I was not required to post a positive review and the views and opinions expressed are my own.

I thought it was wonderful! Couldn't put this book down and thought some parts of the romance were simply beautiful.

If you want to make yourself exhausted and cry with boredom then read this historically inaccurate mess of a book. Set in the medieval era and rammed to bursting with modern day feminism, this book is guaranteed to make you scratch your head in bafflement at how it was ever published. The main character, Sabine, is tepid, unintelligent, foolish and falls into every blatantly obvious trap even a dog could see coming.This is the kind of thing you can find on Wattpad.Do not pay the retail tag! Avoid!