Whew! This week I wrapped up my editing on a brand new medieval series, Knights of Brethren. This is a six-book series, and the first two books release later this year.
After the past month of intensive editing (I just love my editor!), now books 1 & 2 are with the proofer (and I love my proofer too!). After proofing, the books will head out to a select group of awesome first readers (who help catch any pesky typos that slip by). It’s a rigorous process, and when all is said and done, I will have read and edited each of the manuscripts five times!
Yes, I’m SUPER picky about my editing process! But that’s because I care about my readers and want to bring them the best possible reading experience.
All of that to say, I’m really excited about this new series. Set in a new story world with new people, places, and plots, the Knights of Brethren is loosely inspired by the legends of King Arthur and his knights.
While this series is new and changes things up from my previous two series (The Lost Princesses and The Fairest Maidens, which were both set in the same story world), there are plenty of things that remain the same: medieval adventure, dangerous dilemmas, and plenty of sweet romance.
Here’s a little bit about ENAMORED, Book #1 in the series:
Having 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.
With 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.
Elinor’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?
And here’s a little bit about ENTWINED, Book #2 in the series:
After 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.
With 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.
In 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?
Enamored and Entwined release later this year, 2021. The subsequent books (involving more knights of the Knights of Brethren) will be released in pairs in 2022 and 2023.
Many thanks to Roseanna White Designs for her fabulous cover work!
To find out more about the books and to pre-order, head over to my website here: http://jodyhedlund.com/series/knights-of-brethren/
What about YOU? Are there any books you’re especially looking forward to reading in the second half of 2021?
Jody Hedlund
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This is so exciting, Jody! These stories sound fantastic. 🙂
Thanks for the update and congrats on your new series! Look forward to reading them as they’re released. 🙂
I have loved your other YA series and am looking forward to Knights of the Brethren. I just preordered books 1 & 2.
I am also looking forward to the first book in a new YA series, Of Fire and Ash (The Fireborn Epic book 1) by Gillian Bronte Adams, which is set to release in December.