Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Brave: The Story of Ahinoam by Mesu Andrews hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About The Book
Title: Brave: The Story of Ahinoam
Series: King David’s Brides #1
Author: Mesu Andrews
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: October 1, 2024
Genre: Biblical Fiction
In the tumultuous world of ancient Israel, Ahinoam–a dagger-wielding Kenite woman–flees her family farm with her unconventional father to join the ragtag band of misfits led by the shepherd-turned-warrior David ben Jesse. As King Saul’s treasonous accusations echo through the land, Ahinoam’s conviction that David’s anointing makes him Yahweh’s chosen king propels her on a perilous journey to Moab and back into Judah’s unforgiving wilderness, only to encounter more hardship and betrayal.
Amid the challenges, Ahinoam forges an unexpected bond with David’s sister and gains respect among David’s army through her knowledge of Kenite metalworking. Though some offer friendship, Ahinoam, scarred by past relationships, isolates to avoid more pain and refuses to acknowledge her growing feelings for the renegade king. As Ahinoam’s heart grapples for footing, King Saul’s army closes in, and Ahinoam must confront the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Is she brave enough to trust new friends and love Israel’s next king?
Excerpt
Now that the awful reality of a raid was more than a possibility, I needed clearer direction. “If they come too quickly, am I to stay and protect Old Miriam or run home and protect—”
“You.” Eyes remaining forward, he added, “At all costs, I command you to protect yourself.”
Throat clogged with fear and unspoken questions, I said no more until we reached the first row of trees. Abba handed me a climbing rope and kept a second one for himself. With a steadying sigh, he slung the hemp rope around the tree, fastened both ends to his leather belt, and slid the belt beneath his backside. He placed a sandaled foot on the tree trunk and turned to me with a glint in his eye. “Ready to climb?”
Danger forgotten, I mirrored his position. Muscles taut, I grinned at the man who was my whole world. “Are you ready to be humbled by a woman?”
He threw his head back and laughed. The deep, resonant boom burst out of him with joyful abandon and sent birds to flight. This was the abba who had raised me, the abba who shrieked with joy when I threw a dagger and hit the target’s center. This was the abba who chose to raise a daughter rather than marry again. And his daughter would forever honor the many sacrifices he’d made.
His laughter suddenly ceased. I turned and saw his countenance fall, his eyes widen. Before a question formed on my lips, the ground beneath me trembled—and I knew before any shofar sounded.
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(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Brave: The Story of Ahinoam and a $15 Amazon gift card!
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This sounds like an exciting book! Biblical fiction draws me into the Bible.
I liked the excerpt.
thank you!
Mesu is an exceptional author!