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Star of Persia: Esther's Story

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:55:48 +0200

Esther is poised to save her people from annihilation. Relying on a fragile trust in a silent God, can she pit her wisdom against a vicious enemy and win?

The Shepherdess

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:05:50 +0200

Abigail (The Wives of King David Book #2): A Novel

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:33:51 +0200

Abigail's hopes and dreams for the future are wrapped up in her handsome, dark-eyed betrothed, Nabal. But when the long-awaited wedding day arrives, her drunken groom behaves shamefully. Nevertheless, Abigail tries to honor and respect her husband despite his abuse of her. Meanwhile, Abigail's family has joined David's wandering tribe as he and his people keep traveling to avoid the dangerous Saul. When Nabal suddenly dies, Abigail is free to move on with her life, and thanks to her brother, her new life includes a new husband--David. The dangers of tribal life on the run are serious, but there are other dangers in young Abigail's mind. How can David lead his people effectively when he goes against God? And how can Abigail share David's love with the other wives he insists on marrying? Jill Eileen Smith, bestselling author of Michal, draws on Scripture, historical research, and her imagination as she fills in the blanks to unveil the story of Abigail and David in rich detail and drama. The result is a riveting page-turner that will keep readers looking forward to the next book in this trilogy.

Bathsheba

Thu, 19 Nov 1992 08:33:50 +0200

Bathsheba is a woman who longs for love. With her devout husband away fighting the king's wars for many months at a time, discontent and loneliness dog her steps—and make it frighteningly easy to succumb to King David's charm and attention. Though she immediately regrets her involvement with the powerful king, the pieces are set in motion that will destroy everything she holds dear. Can she find forgiveness at the feet of the Almighty? Or has her sin separated her from God—and David—forever?With a historian's sharp eye for detail and a novelist's creative spirit, Jill Eileen Smith brings to life the passionate and emotional story of David's most famous—and infamous—wife. Smith uses her gentle hand to draw out the humanity in her characters, allowing readers to see themselves in the three-dimensional lives and minds of people who are often viewed in starkly moralistic terms. You will never read the story of David and Bathsheba in the same way again.

Rachel

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:33:49 +0200

Beautiful Rachel wants nothing more than for her older half sister Leah to wed and move out of their household. Maybe then she would not feel so scrutinized, so managed, so judged. Plain Leah wishes her father Laban would find a good man for her, someone who would love her alone and make her his only bride. Unbeknownst to either of them, Jacob is making his way to their home, trying to escape a past laced with deceit and find the future God has promised him.But the past comes back to haunt Jacob when he finds himself on the receiving end of treachery and the victim of a cruel bait and switch. The man who wanted only one woman will end up with sisters who have never gotten along and now must spend the rest of their lives sharing a husband. In the power struggles that follow, only one woman will triumph . . . or will she?Combining meticulous research with her own imaginings, Jill Eileen Smith not only tells one of the most famous love stories of all time but will manage to surprise...

Michal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:50 +0200

Rebekah

Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:33:51 +0200

When her father dies and she is left in the care of her conniving brother Laban, Rebekah knows her life has changed forever. Her hope for the future is restored when she falls in love with her cousin Isaac, and their relationship starts strong. But marital bliss cannot last forever, and the birth of their twin sons marks the beginning of years of misunderstanding, disagreement, and betrayal. The rift between them grows wider and wider until it is surely too deep to be mended. And yet, with God all things are possible.

Join bestselling author Jill Eileen Smith as she fills in the blanks around the biblical women behind the men we know well. Her in-depth research and creative storytelling bring Rebekah's unique story alive with romance, heartache, and the power of forgiveness.

A Passionate Hope--Hannah's Story

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:20:28 +0200

Two Old Testament women want to be loved by their shared husband—and to bear children. To what lengths will they go to get what they want most, and will either find her heart's desire?

The Queen of Sheba

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:55:51 +0200

The Queen of Sheba has unparalleled power and wealth, but when King Solomon offers her the one thing her heart still desires, what will she risk to obtain it?

Daughter of the Nile

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:33:52 +0200

When Princess Siti marries Solomon to strengthen ties between Egypt and Israel, she brings her god into the palace. Will she bring harm to Solomon's household by rejecting his ways and his God?

Sarai

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:33:49 +0200

Sarai vowed to bear Abram a son—to what lengths will she go to keep her promise? Wives of the Patriarchs book 1.

Abigail

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:33:49 +0200

The author of the bestselling Michal fills in the blanks to unveil the dramatic story of Abigail and David in rich detail.

Redeeming Grace: Ruth's Story

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:33:50 +0200

When Ruth risks all and leaves her land behind for a chance at a new life, will she be able to convince Boaz to risk his heart and redeem her from her desperate state?

The Desert Princess

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:05:50 +0200

Solomon captured her heart. But can she hold on to his?

King David is running for his life with his young son Solomon in tow when Naamah first encounters the prince. Her father is loyal to the king, and that loyalty will be sealed years later—through the marriage of Solomon and Naamah.
For her part, Naamah is happy to wed the handsome prince and enter into palace life. But all is not well in Jerusalem. Solomon must navigate constant threats to his life—even from within the palace walls. And when peace is restored, can Naamah ever be truly happy as she watches the love of her life taking more wives?
Join bestselling author Jill Eileen Smith as she weaves a tale of young love, heartbreaking betrayal, and the power of forgiveness, all against the vivid backdrop of one of the most tumultuous times in Israel's history.