Ada, Mich. (February 2, 2026)—Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is thrilled to announce that bestselling author Jody Hedlund has reached a significant sales milestone. Since her debut novel The Preacher’s Bride released in 2010, she has written over twenty-five novels with Bethany House, collectively selling more than one million copies.
Winner of the 2011 Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award and numerous other accolades, Hedlund has delighted readers with her sweet historical romances filled with sizzling chemistry, compelling characters, and richly detailed settings spanning from 1650s England to the American frontier. Her beloved series include the ORPHAN TRAIN series, COLORADO COWBOYS, and A SHANAHAN MATCH, among others. Her newest series, SISTERS OF STONY RIDGE ISLAND, launches in October 2026 with A Marriage by the Sea (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764246333; paper; 336 pp; $18.99).
Jody Hedlund has received extensive recognition for her achievements, including the ACFW Carol Award for Historical Romance, the Inspy Award for Historical Romance, the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, and the Kipp Award. Her novels have garnered favorable reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal. She lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle.
Rochelle Gloege, senior acquisitions editor, said, “We’re delighted to be able to celebrate this exciting milestone with Jody Hedlund! It’s an honor to have been able to partner with Jody these past sixteen years to bring readers the sweet award-winning romances that have given her such a devoted following, and we look forward to launching her newest historical romance series with us, SISTERS OF STONY RIDGE ISLAND, this fall.”
Jody Hedlund said, “I’m so honored and humbled to reach this milestone in sales. I’d like to thank all of my faithful readers for making that possible! Your enthusiasm and excitement over each of my books has been such a gift. I’m also grateful to Bethany House for a wonderful partnership over the years. I wouldn’t be where I’m at without the support of so many dedicated people there. I hope for many more years of writing books that readers will continue to fall in love with!”
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, has been publishing high-quality books for more than 50 years. Recognized as the pioneer and leader in Christian fiction, Bethany House publishes over 75 new fiction and nonfiction titles annually. Each Bethany House publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.
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