Ordinary Women of the Bible

Series · 5 books · 2020-2021

By Connilyn Cossette, Elizabeth Adams, Texie Susan Gregory, and more

Books in series

Pursued by a King

Abigail's Story

2020

A SENSE OF UNEASE settles over Abigail as she learns of her father's choice for her husband. Something about the way Nabal of Maon looks at her makes her uncomfortable, but no amount of pleading can convince her father that there is more to Nabal than what they see. Abigail is sentenced to a life with a volatile, unpredictable man. When David, the rumored next king of Israel, approaches Nabal seeking the customary kindness of strangers, Nabal turns him away, incurring the future king’s wrath. Abigail must be swift to act in order to save her household. Nabal collapses, never to rise again, upon hearing the news of David's wrath and Abigail's actions to appease the future king. And when David’s men appear at her doorstep with an offer of a new life, Abigail must choose between returning to her father’s home, or embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

Rich Beyond Measure

Zlata's Story

2020

After losing her parents, husband, and child, Zlata is left dependent upon her in-laws who regard her as nothing more than a servant. Worse still, she is left with a heart overcome by bitterness. But then she hears a new teacher speaking. He says that she is blessed although she is poor and in mourning. She thinks this Yeshua might be the madman that her father-in-law, a Pharisee, claims Him to be. Yet she can’t stop seeking Him out and listening to what He has to say because His words are making her feel whole again. Then her father-in-law threatens to turn her out if she seeks out Yeshua one more time. Will fear hold her back or will she dare to trust Yeshua by giving God everything she possesses?

#10

No Stone Cast

Eliyanah's Story

2020

ELIYANAH IS CONTENT with her simple life, serving the poor and outcast in the tiny village of Bethany. She dreams of marrying the love of her life, Eleazar. But her dreams are shattered when her stepfather betroths her to a wealthy spice merchant from Jerusalem. Away from her childhood home, Eliyanah finds herself lonely and aimless—her life’s sole purpose now is to bear a son and an heir for her neglectful and abusive husband. In her despair, Eliyanah turns to the arms of another man, even though she knows the penalty for such a sin should she be caught. When the inevitable happens, and she is dragged—shamed and humiliated—before the enraged Pharisees, a Savior steps in. In place of judgment, He offers mercy. In lieu of guilt’s wages, He offers grace. How can she ever repay such love?

#18

Where He Leads Me

Zipporah's Story

2021

Zipporah, an obscure shepherdess, is unaware that her marriage to an intriguing stranger is part of the Lord’s plan to rescue His people from the chains of slavery. As her new husband attempts to master survival and shepherding skills in the harsh Midian desert, Zipporah struggles to trust both him and the Lord. An encounter with the Living God reveals who she is to Him and thus a choice. Can Zipporah find the strength and courage to see the Lord’s plans through—and trust Moses when he needs her most?

#22

Mother of Kings

Zemirah's Story

2021

Zemirah is sold as a handmaiden to Ashira, the wealthy and arrogant wife of Jesse, to pay off her family’s debts. But a terrible argument between Jesse and Ashira leads to Ashira packing her bags and leaving Zemirah behind. Jesse turns to Zemirah, who becomes pregnant when she is seduced by him. Before she can tell Jesse the news, she overhears a conversation that sends her fleeing to faraway Ramah, where she is taken in by the prophet Samuel and his wife. As Zemirah mends her broken heart and prepares for the birth of her child, she learns the wonders of Yahweh’s deep love for her—lessons that she will cling to when Jesse finds her and brings her back to Bethlehem. Zemirah settles into a routine over the next few years as she trains her son to be a shepherd...until the prophet Samuel pays a visit and brings a shocking revelation about David’s future.

Authors

Connilyn Cossette

Author · 15 books

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-five years of marriage, they currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas their home. Connect with her at www.ConnilynCossette.com

Elizabeth Adams

Author · 2 books

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Texie Susan Gregory

Author · 2 books

Born and bred in beautiful North Carolina, I grew up hearing the Bible stories and wishing I knew more about each person's life. What happened before? What happened next? Unable to find these stories, I began to write my own books and dream of writing professionally. True story: As a 6th grader, I turned in a book report on my own book - written under a nom de plume! I hold a BS in Early Childhood Education, an MA in School Counseling and an MA in Religious Education. I've worked in theatre, as a hospital chaplain intern and as a teacher in both public and private schools. As a pastor's wife, I've served as a lay counselor, written/directed dramas for worship services and co-taught marriage seminars. My most challenging and rewarding life work has been (is) mothering our two children.

Carole Towriss

Author · 9 books

Carole Towriss and her husband live just north of Washington, DC. In between making tacos and telling her four children to pick up their shoes for the third time, she writes, watches chick flicks, and waits for summertime to return to the beach.

Robin Hatcher

Author · 83 books

Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of 90 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA® Award, Christy Award, Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award, and she is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America®. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. A mother and grandmother, Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat. Be sure to follow Robin on BookBub so you'll receive new book and special deal alerts: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/robin...

Diana Wallis Taylor

Author · 10 books

Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of the novels Journey to the Well and Martha and lives in California. Find out more at www.dianawallistaylor.com.