Between the Wild Branches by Connilyn Cossette (The Covenant House Book 2)

 What an amazing book this was.  I had been waiting for this book since finishing book 1, To Dwell Among Cedars.  I could hardly wait to read it and it was as good as I had hoped and expected from this wonderful author.

This was Lukio's story as his past comes back into his life and finds the woman he cared so much for in his youth.  But so much has happened since they were torn apart from the wishes of her father.  So many changes and things to complicate their lives.

There is a very interesting storyline and a story of repentance and striving for the good as opposed to the evil. Both books of this set are excellent and make for good biblical period fiction.  I love historical things and the lifestyle and events are always very interesting to read about.

I love this author's work and can't wait to see what her next book will be about.  I am sure it will be amazing!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

To Dwell Among Cedars By Connilyn Cossette Book 1 The Covenant House Series

 This is book 1 of a new series.  And it's really good.  The research involved in this book must have been countless hours to get the biblical chronology correct and the Hebraic names of the characters, etc. I really, really enjoyed reading this book and will definitely be watching for future books in this series.  

There was only one thing that confused me a little and that was the story "first person" telling their story.  I didn't immediately realize that the chapter "name" was the person who was telling the story in their words in that particular chapter and that changed throughout the book.  So once I caught on to that, the confusion was clarified.

This was an excellent book and left me knowing that there is more to the story with a bit of a cliff hanger and I can't wait! This author is wonderful! The book had a little romance, action and kept my attention to the end. I loved how the Bible times came to life!  Incredible!

I received an ebook version of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Like Flames in The Night by Connilyn Cossette

I love this series.  There are not enough words to say how well this book was written.  The research that must have gone into this book must be intense!  And to have such a knowledge of biblical events and history are without comparison.

The storyline was realistic, the characters incredibly believable.  You feel as though you have been carried back to another time and world.  It is such a good book and so very hard to put down.

You will love brave, courageous Tirzah.  She is amazing and yet humble.  If you want a great historical read, this is the book for you!

I received a copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Like Flames in the Night Author Q & A with Connilyn Cossette

So happy to share some Q & A's from an amazing historical author, Connilyn Cossette.  Her latest book will be releasing on March 3rd!  Click here to see where you can find out more about this intriguing book.  I can tell you that I have been reading the series and have loved every single book.  They are so captivating and life-like, makes you wish you could be there to see all that was taking place.

So here is a little about Connilyn Cossette!

Q. Do you seek out a spiritual theme for each book before you draft, crafting the plot around it? Or does it come to you later as you edit and weave in a theme?

A.  That really is different with every book. There are times when I know going in exactly what the spiritual theme is going to be; like with Until the Mountains Fall which was about a prodigal daughter. But there are times when it takes me almost the entire writing of the book to really figure out what it is the characters are trying to say and what it is the Lord is weaving into my story. And there are times when I may know the spiritual journey of one of the main characters but not the other and it untangles itself as I learn who the characters are together, what their wounds are, what their goals are, etc. There have actually been times when I thought it was one spiritual theme and then it completely surprised me by turning into another by the time I was done.

Q. What do you want your readers to know about you?

A. That I am just a simple girl who loves Jesus and loves to write stories and is absolutely delighted that anyone would want to get to know her imaginary friends. I am beyond blessed to get to hang out in my pajamas and make up stories all day long and somehow people out there want to read them. I am still pinching myself that this is my life! 

Q. How does it feel saying goodbye to characters you’ve been with for so long?

A. It is really so bittersweet because I feel like these people are part of my family and I know them inside and out. So it kind of feels like I’m abandoning them in some way. But they’re always there waiting for me and maybe someday I’ll have a chance to come back and revisit them. And then again I’m also really excited to find new characters and discover their journeys and now that I’m writing this new series I’m having a great time creating a whole new set of people, discovering what makes them tick, and finding all sorts of disastrous and dangerous situations to put them into peril and complicated situations to mess with their heads. I’m kinda evil like that ;) 

Q. If you could travel back in time to personally experience a Bible story, which one would it be and why?

A.  That’s a pretty simple answer for me; other than the resurrection, I would be there for the crossing of the Red Sea because what bigger miracle—other than Jesus rising from the dead in a blaze of pure light—could there be? I sure hope the Lord has that one on video when I get to heaven. Who knows if the way I imagined it was anywhere close to the real thing (because I’m pretty sure Hollywood didn’t get it right) but however it happened it had to have been a mind-blowing thing to witness.

Connilyn Cossette is a Christy Award and Carol Award winning author whose books have been found on both ECPA and CBA bestseller lists. When she is not engulfed in the happy chaos of homeschooling two teenagers, devouring books whole, or avoiding housework, she can be found digging into the rich ancient world of the Bible to discover gems of grace that point to Jesus and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. Although she and her husband have lived all over the country in their twenty-plus years of marriage, they currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas their home. Connect with her at ConnilynCossette.com

Until The Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette

Honestly, I never thought I would want to read Biblical fiction, but this author has it down!  The research that goes into this series is phenomenal.  I have loved this series and this book just added on to the already fantastic books of The Cities of Refuge Series.

Rivkah is a recent widow whose father has arranged a marriage to her deceased husband's brother.  A type of arrangement known as a Levirate marriage where she is to marry the brother of her husband.  She is not happy...  And she flees the city of Kedesh where she lives.  Eventually her heart changes and .... well, you will need to read it!  Can't give it all away.

The book is so fascinating it will be impossible to lay down.  You'll love reading this book!  It brings Biblical times to life.  It's so interesting to find yourself there in those days and the different culture and lives that these people lived.  It was a well-crafted book you will want to share with all your friends!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

Shelter of The Most High by Connilyn Cossette

What can I say about this book?  It was phenomenal.  Breathtaking.  Wonderful.  It literally grabs you from the first page.  I honestly never thought that I would add Biblical fiction to one of my favorite reading genres, but this author has made that happen.

This powerful novel will keep you reading it straight through.  As you read Sofea and Eitan's story you will be captivated by them and the events that happen to them.  As the book begins, the drama starts immediately.

This book is beautifully written, well researched and written by a very knowledgeable author.  I highly recommend it.  And if you haven't enjoyed Biblical fiction in the past, this book will convert you!

I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

A Light on The Hill by Connilyn Cossette

This book is simply amazing.  It's Biblical fiction at it's best.  The story of Moriyah is  heartwrenching and beautiful.  There is never a dull moment as this book grabs you from page 1.

It is told in first person and she tells her own tale and her feelings as she experiences things she never expected and has never dealt with.  Her faith through all of it is powerful and deep.

As I read this book, I felt as though I was truly experiencing everything right along with her.

You will love this book.  I couldn't put it down, couldn't wait to see what happened next, and at the same time, didn't want it to end.

I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts all my own.