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Brave
Christian historical fiction
Brave
Book 1 of the King David’s Brides series
Ahinoam, a young Kenite woman skilled in metalwork, is drawn into the turbulent years when David lives as a fugitive from King Saul. Joining David's band places her among warriors, families, and political loyalties that could shift with a single battle. Her growing feelings for David complicate the question of where she belongs when survival, faith, and Israel's future are all uncertain. Rooted in the biblical account, this historical novel imagines the life of one of David's wives with adventure, romance, and a focus on courage forged outside royal courts.
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War and pursuit by King Saul's army; betrayal; wilderness hardship; weapons and military danger; painful past relationships; biblical-era violence; Christian/biblical faith and romantic attraction.
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