I certainly enjoyed this YA book and look forward to the next book in the series, For love and honor. I'd have to say that this book has it all with sparks of romance, action with heart pumping danger, victorious battles, sacrificial love, and a cliffhanger leading into the next book. It is Juliana, he realizes, who gives his life purpose.

He's honorable, charming, funny and sweet! And also determined to keep Juliana safe even if he has to give his own life to accomplish that. She's smart and fast, and a little headstrong, but when it comes down to a choice, she'll lay down her life for those she loves.Lord Collin is the proverbial knight in shining armor to be sure! Once he realizes that the Cloaked Bandit who robs him is Lady Juliana, he's determined to find out why she's in hiding and convinces her that not all nobility is bad. I certainly loved her tender and fiercely loyal heart toward her 'family'. I wasn't disappointed with A Daring Sacrifice, a YA novel where Juliana Wessex steals from the rich to provide food and shelter to the poor peasants that have become her family since her uncle took over the rule of her family's land,killing her father. I've read some of Jody Hedlunds historical novels in the past and have read more then my share of stories on the tale of Robin Hood. I had not read the previous book in this series, An uncertain choice, but a Daring Sacrifice proved to be a stand along book.

A Daring Sacrifice by Jody Hedlund