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Mesu liked Jenelle Hovde's review of Noble: The Story of Maakah (King David's Brides #2):
Noble by Mesu Andrews
"Mesu Andrews offers a richly layered look at David’s early reign through the eyes of a courageous princess. Noble explores how one man’s choices shape his future with God, Israel, and family. Compelling, emotional, and deeply rooted in Scripture—I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. (Read for endorsement). Five stars!"
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Carol Ashby’s newest addition to the Roman-era series, Light in the Empire, is a beautiful testament to her research skills. Setting River of Life in first-century Egypt adds a whole new depth of fascinating detail to Ashby’s storytelling. Characters are well-developed, including the spoiled and entitled Roman boys and their wicked mother. The main characters are real and believable, the wild land of Egypt is also a character to be reckoned with, and the ancient culture in which those characters grapple with real life is expertly woven into their story without feeling like a college class.

As always, Carol Ashby includes the Gospel message in a very clear and believable way. River of Life is full of adventure, history, the reality of danger for Christ-followers in the first-century early church, plus a developing sweet romance. If you enjoyed Francine Rivers� Mark of the Lion series or the Roman-era Biblical fiction of Tessa Afshar (those marked “New Testament),� you’ll enjoy River of Life and every book in the Light in the Empire series. ]]> UserQuote93002734 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:02:09 -0700 <![CDATA[Mesu Andrews liked a quote by Mesu Andrews]]> /quotes/1223760
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� Forgiveness is like an olive tree, mistress. Once it takes root, it will grow, and it’s hard to kill. � � Mesu Andrews
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� But neither the mountains nor the people can rob you of the forgiveness God has given...unless you let them. � � Mesu Andrews
]]> Review7442107591 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:50:18 -0700 <![CDATA[Mesu added 'Splendor of the Land']]> /review/show/7442107591 Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette Mesu gave 5 stars to Splendor of the Land (The King's Men, #3) by Connilyn Cossette
Splendor in the Land is a triumphant story. Connilyn Cossette’s stories always deliver detailed research and sweet romance. Once again she inspires readers with this beautiful tale set during the reign of King Saul. Flawed characters face real choices and must rely on a real God to save them.

Connilyn has chosen to show the ancient world through the eyes of a Kenite heroine–a foreigner–and a broken, Israelite warrior. I have a special place in my heart for the Kenites since the brave heroine of my last novel (Brave: The Story of Ahinoam) was Kenite and a metalworker, much like Zahava, Cossette’s leading lady. Connilyn does an amazing job of diving deep into the Kenite world of metal-making secrets that only Kenites would have known. Gavriel is a messed-up hero. His story arc of redemption and self-forgiveness will forever ring true in my heart.

I closed the last page with the same feelings I have with every one of Cossette’s novels. I feel the utter resolve of every character yet I can’t wait to see what’s next from one of my very favorite authors! ]]> UserFollowing317793796 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:58:13 -0800 <![CDATA[Mesu is now following Una Ireland]]> /user/show/68807522-una-ireland Mesu is now following Una Ireland ]]>