The Heart Of A King

I always "proceed with caution" when reading biblical fiction.  I'm pretty particular about this genre and I don't want to read anything that is going to veer to far from God's truth.   That is something I never have to worry about with Jill Eileen Smith.  Her biblical fiction books always stay as close to the Bible as possible in a fiction story.

If I read biblical fiction and it draws me deeper into God's word by giving me a desire to reread and study out an individual or a story, I feel like it is time well spent.  This book did just that for me.  I had a desire to reread from the Bible Solomon's story.  The book made me think about things that I had never considered before and I love that.

I can't recommend this book enough.  It is well written, well developed characters and the story line is never dull.  I must also say that the cover is beautiful!

Get swept away by a story of love, loss, and longing

King Solomon could, and did, have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands.  But for all of his wealth and wisdom, did he or the women he loved ever find what they were searching for?

In this engrossing novel, find yourself whisked away to ancient Israel, where you'll meed four remarkable women:  Naamah the desert princess, Abishag the shepherdess, Siti the daughter of a pharaoh, and Nicaula the queen of Sheba.  As you experience the world of Solomon through his eyes and theirs, you'll grapple with whether this king's stored wisdom ultimately benefited him and those he loved...or betrayed them.

***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.