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Biblical Fiction Book Review: The Queen's Cook

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About the Book Title: The Queen’s Cook   Series: Queen Esther’s Court , Book 1   Author: Tessa Afshar   Genre: Historical Ro mance/Biblical Fiction   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: November 1 9 , 2 02 4   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah , the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news but feels helpless to come to the aid of her Jewish friends. Desperate to support her family, Roxannah approaches the royal physician, Adin--the man whose kind eyes haunt her--and seeks his help to find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens.   In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah tries to survive the spiteful ploys of the other cooks as she ascends through the ranks. Her loyalty earns her the trust and friendship of Queen Esther, who is navigating dangerous politics
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Historical Romance Book Review: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor

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About the Book Title: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor   Author: Roseanna M. White   Genre: Historical Romance   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: September 3 , 2 02 4   Click here to purchase a copy of this novella.   Publisher's Book Description “The Nutcracker and Edwardian-Era England combine to weave a magical tale of love and friendship at Christmastime.     As the beloved stepdaughter of the Earl of Castleton, Lady Mariah Lyons cherishes her home at Plumford Manor, but her idyllic world will be threatened when the estate passes to Cyril Lightbourne, a childhood friend she hasn't seen or heard from in years. Once, Mariah dreamed their friendship would kindle into something more, but that was before she heard Cyril was courting the cruelhearted Lady Pearl. Now Mariah is willing to welcome him as a friend and pray he will be the heir her stepfather needs, but she'll keep her heart locked safely away from anyone with such poor taste.     Cyril Lightbo
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Dual-Timeline Book Review: A Token of Love

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\ About the Book Title: A Token of Love   Author: Carrie Turansky   Genre: Split-Time Contemporary/Historical Romance   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: September 3 , 2 02 4   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “Separated by centuries, the lives of two women intertwine through their shared pursuit of love, truth, and justice.     In 1885 London, Lillian Freemont embarks on a treacherous journey to reunite with her long-lost niece, Alice, who was abandoned at the Foundling Hospital eight years ago. Fueled by her sister's plea and armed with the gold token that identifies her niece, Lillian teams up with investigative reporter Matthew McGivern to expose the grim reality of the shadowed streets of London. As Lillian and Matthew unravel the mystery of Alice's disappearance, their partnership blossoms into one of shared purpose and undeniable attraction.     In present-day London, Janelle Spencer finds herself unexp
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