Daughter of Increase

Happy release day to Connilyn Cossette!!! It's the release of her phenomenal follow-up sequel and conclusion of The Covenant House duology!  If you have not yet read To Dwell Among the Cedars, book one, do so! You will want to read that before diving head first into this beautiful story.  Keeping reading for my thoughts and my reading vlog! Title : Between the Wild Branches Author : Connilyn Cossette Series : The Covenant House #2 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : July 6, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Source : eARC & Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Hardcover |  Christian Book Synopsis : Ten years ago Lukio fled Kiryat-Yearim, where he'd been adopted by the Levite family who guarded the Ark of the Covenant. Feeling betrayed by everyone, he returned to his birthplace in Philistia to become a famous fighter. Now the champion of Ashdod, Lukio has achieved every goal...

Hey Gems!!! Back with a highly anticipated release and review!! I got the opportunity to be apart of the launch team for Tessa Afshar once again! We know how much I love her books and writing. I received a complimentary copy ( both an advanced readers copy and a finished copy ) of Jewel of the Nile from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. I also did pre-order my own copy as well. First before we dive in, let me just say happy release day to Tessa and Jewel of the Nile... Now let's dive into my review and thoughts on this beauty... Title : Jewel of the Nile Author : Tessa Afshar Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : June 1, 2021 Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers Source : e-ARC; Paperback Purchase :  Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Hardcover | Christian Book Synopsis : Whispered secrets about her parents' past take on new urgency for C...

Hey Gems!!! Today is a very special day for Tessa Afshar as it is the release day of her 10th anniversary edition of Pearl in the Sand.  I want to first thank Tessa and also thank Moody Publishers for allowing me to be apart of her launch team and to receive both an eARC and finished copy of this stunning book! This is my third ( or fourth ) time reading this beautiful book and I'm excited to share both my reading vlog and thoughts on it with you all. Title : Pearl in the Sand: 10th Anniversary Edition Author : Tessa Afshar Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction Publication Date : October 6, 2020 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : eARC, Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Moody Publisher | Christian Book Synopsis : Can a Canaanite harlot who made her living enticing men be a fitting wife for a leader of Israel? Shockingly, the Bible’s answer is yes. This 10th anniversary edition of Pearl in the Sand includes new features that will invite you...

Hey Gems!!! Happy Release Day to Connilyn Cossette for Like Flames in the Night ! I read this book and decided to also commemorate one of my favorite series by doing a reading vlog. Hope you all enjoy the review and vlog! This is book four in the Cities of Refuge series. I have read the first three books; A Light on the Hill ; Shelter of the Most High and Until the Mountains Fall . Having been blessed with the opportunity to be apart of the launch team for the fourth and final book I'm excited to share my thoughts of it with you all. Again, Happy Release Day to Conni for Like Flames in the Night. Let's dive into my review now that I've gushed about this release!!! I hope my review is helpful to you! Title : Like Flames in the Night Author : Connilyn Cossette Series : Cities of Refuge #4 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : March 3, 2020 Publisher : Bethany House Source : eARC & Paperbac...

Hey Gems!!! Happy release day to Mesu Andrews!!!! Today is the release of her sequel to Isaiah's Daughter , but her third book to her Prophet and Kings series... My heart was NOT ready for the heartbreak and madness that went on. This was dark, but the light of God was still shown. If you don't care for rape, killing or death then this is not for you. However, before you read this book you MUST read Isaiah's Daughter!!! Title : Isaiah's Legacy Author : Mesu Andrews Series : Prophets & Kings #3 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : January 18, 2020 Publisher : Waterbrook Press Source : eARC Purchase :  Paperback | Kindle | Christian Book Synopsis : The drama of the Old Testament comes to life as Judah's most notorious king ascends to the throne in this gripping novel from the award-winning author of Isaiah's Daughter . At eight years old, Shulle has known only life in a smal...

Hey Gems!!! Today is the release day of my MOST anticipated biblical fiction books for 2020. Yes, the release of my favorite biblical fiction authors 8th novel... I cannot express the excitement, the joy, the beauty and everything in between that I feel. I was lucky enough to get an eARC ( electronic advanced reader copy ) of this book and I did not hesitate to read it in December. This book is about the infamous Priscilla and Aquila and features Paul. Expect some tears, laughter and anger as you read this book! Keep reading to see my thoughts on the book and scroll all the way down to check out my reading vlog and book to look makeup discussion on this phenomenal book!! Title : Daughter of Rome Author : Tessa Afshar Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : February 4, 2019 Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers Source : eARC & Paperback Purchase :  Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Hardcover | Christia...

Good morning Gems!!! Today is an exciting day!! It's the release of an awesome biblical fiction novel that I had the chance to read a few weeks ago and that's Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette. This is book three in the Cities of Refuge series. I have read the first two books;  A Light on the Hill  and  Shelter of the Most High ; and I loved them both. They both got a 5 star rating from me. Having been blessed with the opportunity to be apart of the launch team for the third book I'm excited to share my thoughts of it with you all. Again, Happy Release Day to Conni for Until the Mountains Fall . Let's dive into my review now that I've gushed about this release!!! I hope my review is helpful to you! Title : Until the Mountains Fall Author : Connilyn Cossette Series : Cities of Refuge #3 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : July 2, 2019 Publisher : Bethany House Publ...

Today is the release of Jill Eileen Smith's newest book -- The Heart of a King ! I have read this book and I totally enjoyed it! Read my review below, watch my video review ( spoiler free ) or check out the reading vlog I did ( does include spoilers ). I want to thank Revell and Jill for the opportunity to be apart of the Launch Team and for sending me a copy of the book early! Title : The Heart of a King Author : Jill Eileen Smith Series : The Loves of Solomon Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : April 30, 2019 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book | B&N Synopsis : King Solomon was wealthy and wise beyond measure. He could--and did--have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands. But for all his wisdom, did he or the women in his life ever find what they searched for all of their lives?  In this en...