Love's Sacred Song

Wisdom came as God's gift, but sacred love was forged through passion's fireStanding in the shadow of his famous father, young King Solomon wavers between fear and bravado, longing for a love that is true and pure--a love that can be his cornerstone.A shepherdess in the northern city of Shunem, Arielah has known since she first laid eyes on Solomon that it was her destiny to become his bride. When her father secures a promise from Solomon to marry Arielah as a treaty bride to help unite the kingdom, it seems her dreams will come true.But how can this simple shepherdess live as part of Solomon's harem? Can Solomon set aside his distractions to give himself completely to just one woman? Or will he let duty, deception, and the daily routine divide his heart?Mesu Andrews expertly weaves the words of the Song of Solomon into this touching story of the power of love from a master storyteller."Stunning in its depth and scope, Love's Sacred Song is a story of love and passion, faith and flaws, that will haunt you forever. Mesu Andrews crafts characters that will capture your heart with prose that will stir your soul. Masterful."--Roseanna M. White, author of Jewel of Persia and Love Finds You in Annapolis, MarylandPraise for Love Amid the Ashes"As the book buyer for LifeWay Christian Stores, I know I probably shouldn't have favorites. Alas . . . I don't care. My favorite debut novel for this year, hands down, was Love Amid the Ashes by Mesu Andrews."--Rachel McRae, blogger, A Novel Bookshelf: A LifeWay Fiction CommunityMesu Andrews is the author of Love Amid the Ashes and is an active speaker who has devoted herself to passionate and intense study of Scripture. Harnessing her deep understanding and love for God's Word, Andrews brings the biblical world vividly alive for her readers. She lives in Washington.