Apostate Priest (The Herod Chronicles #4)
Wanda Ann Thomas

Once a defiled outcast, ELIZABETH BOETHUS is overjoyed by the prospect of again worshiping at the Temple, but joy turns to terror when her husband accuses her of unfaithfulness. Elizabeth’s relief over her rescue proves brief. Though she has always loved him, a marriage to James the Apostate means disgrace and treacherous court intrigues. Elizabeth faces the fight of her life convincing James to let her go. Especially when her heart is working against her.
James’s goals of safeguarding Elizabeth and becoming master builder are tangled with the deadly strife roiling King Herod’s household. The king suspects everyone of treachery—even his royal-born wife. Anyone could be the next victim of his unstable temper. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears for James’s soul as he plots to earn the title of Herod’s master builder.
Will hate and misery be the victor? Or will love and joy triumph? Will the APOSTATE PRIEST be conquered by selfish passions…or choose the path of redemption?