A Worthy Rebel

A desperate noblewoman, a rebellious peasant, and a forbidden love. While fleeing an arranged betrothal to a heartless lord, Lady Isabelle becomes injured and lost. Rescued by a young peasant man, she hides her identity as a noblewoman for fear of reprisal from the peasants who are bitter and angry toward the nobility. Cole Warwick cannot turn his back on a person in need and soon finds himself falling for Izzy, the gentle and beautiful runaway who is mending in his cottage. As the leader of an imminent uprising against the nobility, he tries to resist his growing feelings for Izzy to protect her from the dangerous life he’s chosen. But the longer she stays, the more he hopes she’ll never leave.When Izzy’s true identity is revealed, Cole feels betrayed. With the rebellion underway, can Cole forgive Izzy and find a way to save her from an unhappy marriage? Or will he and his peasant army be destroyed before he has the chance to fight for the people and the woman he loves? “…heart-stopping . . . will make a solid addition to any YA romance collection.” School Library Journal **NOTE: A Worthy Rebel is Book 5 in the Noble Knights series but can be read as a standalone novel. The Noble Knights Prequel Novella: The Vow Book 1: An Uncertain Choice Book 2: A Daring Sacrifice Book 3: For Love and Honor Book 4: A Loyal Heart Book 5: A Worthy Rebel Other YA books by Jody Hedlund: The Fairest Maidens Book 1: Beholden Book 2: Beguiled Book 3: Besotted The Lost Princesses Prequel Novella: Always Book 1: Evermore Book 2: Foremost Book 3: Hereafter For a complete list of Jody’s novels, visit her Amazon page or website – jodyhedlund.com