{"title":"Heather Kaufman","description":"Heather Kaufman is the author of multiple books and devotions, praised by Kirkus Reviews for writing \"a charming and well-crafted tale.\" She delights in highlighting the goodness of God through storytelling. When not reading, writing, or accumulating mounds of books, Heather can be found exploring new parks with her husband and three children near their home in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at HMKStories.com.","products":[{"product_id":"before-the-king-joannas-story-paperback","title":"Before the King: Joanna's Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoanna's wealthy family aspires to Herod's inner circle, but when her father's esteemed position in the Sepphoris Sanhedrin is threatened, her family resorts to harboring a dark secret. As Joanna navigates the complexities of aristocratic life and an arranged marriage, she is caught between loyalty to her family and her own desires. When tragedy strikes, leading to a life-altering injury and a startling encounter with Herod's financial minister, Joanna must grapple with a new future--one that challenges her sense of duty and hope for love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears later, Joanna is forever changed when a rabbi comes preaching a new kingdom and healing the sick. Yet, she treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, a community of believers who views her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets. As pressure increases, Joanna must protect her allegiance to the Christ, whose message is as compelling as it is dangerous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this gripping narrative, rising author Heather Kaufman weaves a tale of faith, resilience, and love amid the danger of King Herod's court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Heather Kaufman is a truly fresh voice in biblical fiction.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--TESSA AFSHAR, bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A beautifully told and imagined story of secrets, faith, love, and devotion. With a compelling plot and cast of characters, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore the King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a tale not to be missed.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--TOSCA LEE, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoanna's wealthy family aspires to Herod's inner circle, but when her father's esteemed position in the Sepphoris Sanhedrin is threatened, her family harbors a dark secret. Entangled in the complexities of aristocratic life and an impending arranged marriage, Joanna is caught between her own desires and maintaining appearances. When tragedy strikes, Joanna grapples with a new future that challenges her sense of duty and hope for love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears later, Joanna is forever changed when a rabbi comes preaching a new kingdom and healing the sick. As she contributes to his ministry, Joanna treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, disciples who view her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets. With pressure increasing on all sides, Joanna must decide where her allegiances lie and protect her relationship to the Christ, whose message is as compelling as it is dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101255143647,"sku":"9781540903570","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/O_l2wxrrlT9781540903570.webp?v=1781068602"},{"product_id":"up-from-dust-marthas-story-paperback","title":"Up from Dust: Martha's Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Heather Kaufman gives us a biblical story with a heart for today's world, pulling out an array of joy and hope, sorrow and loss. Ultimately, this book consumed me with absolute delight.\"--Mesu Andrews, Christy Award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Taking us on an intriguing journey through heartbreak and healing, this strong debut from Heather Kaufman leads readers directly to the joy of the empty tomb.\"--Connilyn Cossette, Christy Award winner and ECPA bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo stranger to adversity, Martha of Bethany is a woman of dust, undone and unseen in her hurt and loss. After her mother's untimely death, the responsibility for raising her siblings--Lazarus and Mary--lies heavily on her shoulders. She finds solace in a new friendship and the beginnings of first love, but her father's disapproval and unforeseen hardship leave Martha broken and guarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve years later, when her friend's husband contracts a severe disease, they send for the new rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth. 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