About the BookAlanah, a Canaanite, is no stranger to fighting and survival. When her family is killed in battle with the Hebrews, she disguises herself and sneaks onto the battlefield to avenge her family. The one thing she never counted on was surviving. Tobiah, a Hebrew warrior, is shocked to find an unconscious, wounded woman among the Canaanite casualties. Compelled to bring her to a Hebrew healer back at their camp, he is soon confronted with a truth he can’t ignore: the only way to protect this enemy is to marry her. Unused to being weak and vulnerable, Alanah submits to the marriage—for now. As she comes to know and respect Tobiah and his people, however, she begins to second-guess her plans of escape. But when her past has painfully unanticipated consequences, the tentative peace she’s found with Tobiah, the Hebrews, and Yahweh is shaken to the core. Can Alanah’s fierce heart and strength withstand the ensuing threats to her life and all she’s come to love? About the AuthorWhen she is not homeschooling her two sweet kids (with a full pot of coffee at hand), CONNILYN COSSETTE is scribbling notes on spare paper, mumbling about her imaginary friends, and reading obscure, out-of-print history books. There is nothing she likes better than digging into the rich, ancient world of the Bible and uncovering buried gems of grace that point toward Jesus. Although a Pacific Northwest native, she now lives near Dallas, Texas. Counted with the Stars is her first novel. ReviewAuthor Connilyn Cossette has written a stunning and beautiful final story to her Out from Egypt Series. From page one readers will be intrigued and enthralled with the story of the two main characters, spirited and brave Canaanite, Alanah, and commanding and kind Hebrew warrior, Tobiah. Cossette expertly writes from the perspective of both characters, creating an additional and captivating way for readers to come to know these powerful and inspiring characters. Cossette has a commanding and striking way of expressing her stories and characters that readers will absolutely love. Those that previously read the other two books in the Out from Egypt Series will not want to miss this final episode. I would recommend this story to readers that have previously read Cossette’s work, as well as those that enjoy inspirational, biblical fiction.
Series: Out from Egypt Genre: historical, biblical, inspirational, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: May 2, 2017 Number of pages: 345 Other books in the series: 1-Counted with the Stars 2-Shadow of the Storm A review copy of this novel was provided by the author’s influencer team. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own About the Book
The year is 1854, and change is in the air throughout India. Within the walls of her grand home in Calcutta, Sarah McCune anxiously awaits the future. After eighteen months at war, her husband, a sergeant in the Bengal Army of the East India Company, has made an extraordinary proposal: leave all the comforts of their life in Asia for an unknown future in America. As recent converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sarah and her husband are drawn to the promise of Zion. So, despite their fears regarding the dangerous voyage before them, they and their four children embark on a journey of faith that will test the limits of their conviction and define generations to come. This breathtaking saga, based on the historical journals of one Latter-day Saint family, invites readers to experience the sacrifices and perils of these early pioneers as they faithfully seek a land of promise.
About the Author
Born in Ogden, Utah, Jean Holbrook Mathews attended Weber State where she met and married John Phillip Mathews. His job took them to St. Louis, Missouri, where they raised their family. There she completed her education receiving her BS of education/English from University of Missouri-St. Louis.
After teaching briefly, she was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives where she served for ten years. During that time, she received her MPA from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Upon leaving the legislature, she was appointed by Governor John Ashcroft to serve as the public member of the state medical licensing board where she became the only non-physician ever elected as president of the board. She taught state government and public administration at UMSL as an adjunct professor. Thereafter, she served as the administrative assistant for the international charity Enterprise Mentors International while living in St. Louis. She and her husband served a humanitarian mission in the Philippines for the LDS Church and upon returning to live in Ogden, Utah, she served as the executive director for the Utah Lupus Foundation. She and her husband have traveled extensively in Europe. She has authored seven novels. More recently, they have relocated to their present home in Mesa, Arizona. Review
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