Yoke of Babylon Series by April W. Gardner

Pawned to the besieging Butcher of Babylon, one Hebrew noblewoman determines to shine with Yahweh’s light while seeking to be of use to the innocents of doomed Jerusalem.In besieged Jerusalem, a Judean noblewoman is thrust into the perilous role of courier. Sent to Babylon's commanding general, she soon discovers she is more than a messenger—she's a pawn to a wicked king and a servant to a mighty God... morePawned to the besieging Butcher of Babylon, one Hebrew noblewoman determines to shine with Yahweh’s light while seeking to be of use to the innocents of doomed Jerusalem.In besieged Jerusalem, a Judean noblewoman is thrust into the perilous role of courier. Sent to Babylon's commanding general, she soon discovers she is more than a messenger—she's a pawn to a wicked king and a servant to a mighty God. Most surprising yet is the curious mind of Babylon’s bloodiest general—could Judah’s Yahweh truly be the God Most High?Faced with the impossible, Liora must be bold, speak Truth, and do so without knowing whether the Butcher of Babylon will release her in the end…or keep her as his own.In this tale of war, deception, and betrayal, one woman emerges as a beacon, a light undimmed in the shadows of Jerusalem’s ruins.Purchase your copy now!Stay in touch.Sign up for April's NEWSLETTER at less

He breached her city, chained her king. Neither her faith nor her heart is as easily conquered.Jerusalem 587 BCLiora, once a noblewoman of Jerusalem, is now bound to General Nebuzaradan, the Butcher of Babylon, who captured her city and now strips the Temple bare of wealth and dignity. Though her future seems sealed, a rash vow he made to Yahweh keeps him at a distance... moreHe breached her city, chained her king. Neither her faith nor her heart is as easily conquered.Jerusalem 587 BCLiora, once a noblewoman of Jerusalem, is now bound to General Nebuzaradan, the Butcher of Babylon, who captured her city and now strips the Temple bare of wealth and dignity. Though her future seems sealed, a rash vow he made to Yahweh keeps him at a distance.Just when she believes the worst is past, a rebel from the hills seeks her out and an ambitious Babylonian prince arrives with designs for the Ark. While the rebel wants her aid and the prince wants her knowledge, Nebuzaradan simply wants her. As Jerusalem burns, Liora is thrust into the dangerous political games between prince and general, rebel and the people of her heart.In a world of destruction and intrigue, Liora is once again a tool in the hands of power-hungry men—only her untamable faith in Yahweh will guide her through.Preorder your copy now! less

In the ashes of conquest, love becomes the boldest rebellion.As Babylonian soldiers prod the last wave of exiles from Jerusalem, Liora is set apart, chosen for a purpose that terrifies her more than all the war machines in Babylon. With her fate tangled in politics, prophecy, and her people's distrust, every step away from Jerusalem draws her deeper into the plots of conniving men.Liora and her God have awakened something in General Nebuzaradan he cannot silence... moreIn the ashes of conquest, love becomes the boldest rebellion.As Babylonian soldiers prod the last wave of exiles from Jerusalem, Liora is set apart, chosen for a purpose that terrifies her more than all the war machines in Babylon. With her fate tangled in politics, prophecy, and her people's distrust, every step away from Jerusalem draws her deeper into the plots of conniving men.Liora and her God have awakened something in General Nebuzaradan he cannot silence. He is no stranger to conquest, but extricating Liora from a perilous entanglement will test not his blade, but his cunning. And this time, it’s not a city he must conquer, but a love and a future he dares to claim.He took the city. She took his heart. Yahweh will have his soul. less