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Brave

The Story of Ahinoam (King David’s Brides, Book 1)

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By: Mesu Andrews
Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel
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"The Old Testament stories of David come to vibrant life in Brave. . . . Wonderful!" -Angela Hunt, Christy Award-winning author of The Emissaries

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?

©2024 Mesu Andrews (P)2024 Tantor Ancient Historical Royalty Heartfelt Middle East
Biblical Historical Fiction • Engaging Character Development • Scriptural References • Deep Relationships
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Great read with interesting insights and perspectives. Always entertaining author who does great research. It’s was a fun listen.

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this book should have been made a movie love the outline love the rider how she put everything together thank you to the speaker thank you very much beautiful God bless this book I pray that they can make it a movie,

thank you God for this wonderful book

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Book was lovely. I love the story of David wives and this telling is perfect

Plot

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I always appreciate historical fiction that gives me enough historical evidence to support consideration of a whole new perspective on a Biblical character

A new perspective on David’s 1st wife

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I enjoyed the entire book. If gave a different view, though fiction it gives insight in the lives and battles that wage in us even today.

the consistent faithfulness of God!

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Great book when is the next one coming out..lol- I really liked the book and look forward to aother

I love scripture and the way the story is close to it. Really great writing and look forward to another hopefully in a series

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The narrators voice is terrible and hard to distinguish when switching from a woman’s voice to a man’s

The characters

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Mesu Andrews is an auto buy author for me. I listened to the audiobook and also read the Kindle version when my eyes allowed. The narrator was outstanding. The story added an extra layer to King David and what Scripture reveals about him prior to him taking the throne.

Later in the book, it also addressed the natural feelings of David’s first two wives towards each other. This was heart wrenching and I loved the ending.

Looking forward to the next in the series. I highly recommend.

Brave

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Mesu Andrews is an anointed writer. She moves us into our Holy Bible with awe and grace.

Accurate representation

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Mesu always writes deep believable characters and Nomi is no exception! She is warrior, yet 100% relatable with her insecurities and faith struggles. I love also how the story of her relationship with king David brought out so clearly the challenges of living on the run from king Saul. The side characters were also interesting… the story moved along- always referencing parts we know from the scripture… David cutting off a corner of Saul’s robe… his baggage with Michal and more. I look forward to the rest of the series.

Loved the heroine!

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