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Bound but not Beaten
"Beautiful but shy Eliza has spent her entire life believing she is destined to become queen and marry the future king, Chwezi from East Africa. Eliza wants to be obedient to her mother and the many gods that her culture worships. Yet she is not comfortable with her upcoming marriage. The silver necklace she wears seems to be warning her that she is about to make a grave mistake. How can she explain to her mother that she didn't want to become royalty? Meanwhile a wealthy young man on the other side of the world is haunted by recurring visions of a beautiful village girl bound by chains. As God convicts his heart, this man begins to believe that their lives are connected with an invisible line that no false god can break. So goes Charity Jud's delightful tale of fated mates that doesn't involve werewolf culture. The moon goddess doesn't act on the couple's love, but the actual God whose wisdom and power surpasses all human understanding. I also enjoyed the artwork that accompanies this story. Eliza is stunningly beautiful, but I can't wait to see pics of her true love interest or even the king for that matter. Hopefully those pics are coming. This is an inspirational and wholesome story for those who are tempted to give up on love. P.S. I know the Chapter Counter says zero, but I read at least three chapters and plan to read more. The counter resets itself when I go through back chapters for research. 🤦♀️"
A Throne She Never Chose
"Bound Before Birth is the story of an ordinary girl whose fate traps her in a life she never chose. Destiny is forcing her to become a queen against her own will, reminding us that sometimes a throne and great power can feel more like a punishment than a blessing. And perhaps that's why a simple cottage can offer more peace than the grandest palace. The story beautifully explores politics and religious beliefs, where love, power, worship, and prophecy all collide. Eliza's journey is both heartwarming and emotional, making it easy to sympathize with her struggles. The author has done a wonderful job bringing her story to life, and the illustrations make each scene even more vivid and immersive."
