Reign (32 page)

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First Edition 2013

Photo by Don Sparks Photography

Ginger Garrett,
the author of several critically acclaimed books including
Chosen
,
Desired
, and
Dark Hour
, is a popular speaker, radio host, and novelist focusing on ancient women’s history. A resident of Atlanta, Georgia, she frequently appears as a guest on television news and talk shows.

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Praise for …

The Lost Loves of the Bible Series

Chosen

“An exciting novel from a talented new author.”

Karen Kingsbury,
best-selling author of the Redemption series

“A story that is sure to be a classic! Exciting, dramatic, and filled with truth. A great read from the first page!”

Brock and Bodie Thoene,
best-selling authors of the Zion Covenant Series and the A. D. Chronicles

“This book defies normal boundaries … a truly astonishing first novel.”

T. Davis Bunn,
best-selling author of
Gold of Kings

“
Chosen
is a richly detailed retelling of Queen Esther’s story. A gem of a read.”

Carol Umberger,
author of the award-winning Scottish Crown Series

“Ginger sweeps the sands of time from this figure of ancient history, giving her voice once again—and what a compelling voice it is! To revisit this ancient story is to gain a vision for the contemporary world.”

Siri Mitchell,
author of
Kissing Adrien
and
Chateau of Echoes

Desired

“Everyone who likes historical fiction will enjoy
Desired
. Vivid and compelling—I loved it!”

India Edghill,
author of
Wisdom’s Daughter
and
Delilah: A Novel

“To be a woman in the ancient world was a fearsome thing. In this sweeping story of the clash of pagan and God-fearing cultures, Garrett takes us into the lives and hearts of three women who loved Samson, and in the process, she shows us the longing for freedom and purpose in our own hearts as well.”

T. L. Higley,
author of
Pompeii: City on Fire

“In
Desired,
novelist Ginger Garrett takes readers on a journey of Samson’s life as seen through the eyes of the women who loved him, giving a fresh look at this often confusing hero of Scripture. You will never see Samson quite the same way again.