Ten years ago Lukio fled Kiryat-Yearim, where he'd been adopted by the Levite family who guarded the Ark of the Covenant. Feeling betrayed by everyone, he returned to his birthplace in Philistia to become a famous fighter. Now the champion of Ashdod, Lukio has achieved every goal with the help of his ruthless cousin. But just as he is set to claim the biggest prize of all, the daughter of the king, his past collides with his present in the form of Shoshana.
After a heartbreaking end to her secret friendship with Lukio, Shoshana thought to never see the boy with the dual-colored eyes and the troubled soul again. But when she is captured in a Philistine raid and enslaved in Ashdod, she is surprised to find that the brutal fighter known as Demon-Eyes is Lukio himself.
With explosive secrets and unbreakable vows standing between them, finding a way to freedom for both may cost them everything.
After a heartbreaking end to her secret friendship with Lukio, Shoshana thought to never see the boy with the dual-colored eyes and the troubled soul again. But when she is captured in a Philistine raid and enslaved in Ashdod, she is surprised to find that the brutal fighter known as Demon-Eyes is Lukio himself.
With explosive secrets and unbreakable vows standing between them, finding a way to freedom for both may cost them everything.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Between the Wild Branches is a touching story of love, betrayal, and loss, but it's also an inspiring story of love, redemption, and forgiveness! The first scenes were hard for me to read because of the brutal fight scenes between Lukio and his opponent, but they powerfully illustrate just how far a person can drift from his true self. By sharing these scenes, author Connilyn Cossette shows that redemption is always possible, and forgiveness is a gift that is available to all.
This book is the second part of the Covenant House duology. The first, To Dwell Among Cedars, shared the tale of two young Philistine children who followed The Ark of the Covenant as it was being returned to the Israelites. Two children, Risi and her younger brother Lukio, who would forever be changed because of a chance to experience life among God's chosen people! Now, in this book, Lukio has been reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Shoshanna, but there are many reasons why they will never be free to share an adult love. Lukio is about to wed Mariada, the King's daughter, and Shoshanna is a servant to that very same daughter!
This is a story that I won't soon forget, and it proves once again this author's remarkable talent for weaving fiction with Bible scripture and historical facts. We're given a glimpse of Cossette's deep faith and motivated to evaluate our own. I highly recommend Between the Wild Branches to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction.
I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. There was no expectation of a positive review, and I am voluntarily sharing my thoughts.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
This is a story that I won't soon forget, and it proves once again this author's remarkable talent for weaving fiction with Bible scripture and historical facts. We're given a glimpse of Cossette's deep faith and motivated to evaluate our own. I highly recommend Between the Wild Branches to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction.
I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. There was no expectation of a positive review, and I am voluntarily sharing my thoughts.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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.
The Covenant House Duology
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