Jill Eileen Smith Reading Order

4 books (2015–2018)

The Daughters of the Promised Land series comprises four complete historical fiction novels by Jill Eileen Smith, published between 2015 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Crimson Cord, followed by The Prophetess, Redeeming Grace, and A Passionate Hope. This finished series explores the lives of biblical women through richly detailed storytelling set in ancient times.

Start with The Crimson Cord, the first of 4 books in the Daughters of the Promised Land series.

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1	The Crimson Cord 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Prophetess 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Redeeming Grace 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Passionate Hope 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2020)

Jill Eileen Smith's two-book non-fiction series was published between 2019 and 2020 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams, followed by She Walked Before Us: Grace, Courage, and Strength from 12 Women of the Old Testament. These works blend Smith's expertise in historical fiction with non-fiction reflection and biblical exploration.

Start with When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams and read in order.

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1	When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	She Walked Before Us: Grace, Courage, and Strength from 12 Women of the Old Testament 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

20 books (2019–2024)

The Ordinary Women of the Bible is a multi-author historical fiction series featuring reimagined stories of biblical women, comprising 20 books published between 2019 and 2024. Each standalone novel focuses on a different woman from scripture, exploring her life, faith, and circumstances through a narrative lens. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story. Contributors include Jill Eileen Smith, Carole Towriss, Mary E. DeMuth, Melanie Dobson, and other historical fiction authors.

Start with A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story(By: Carole Towriss), the first of 20 books in the Ordinary Women of the Bible series.

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1	A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story(By: Carole Towriss) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Perilous Journey: Phoebe's Story(By: Mary E. DeMuth) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	An Eternal Love, Tabitha's Story(By: Melanie Dobson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	An Unlikely Witness, Joanna's Story(By: Ginger Garrett) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Befitting Royalty, Lydia's Story(By: Elizabeth Adams) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Her Source of Strength, Raya's Story 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	No Stone Cast, Eliyanahs Story(By: Carole Towriss) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Rich Beyond Measure: Zlata's Story(By: Robin Lee Hatcher) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Healer's Touch: Tikva's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Last Drop of Oil: Adaliah's Story(By: Virginia Smith) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Life Giver, Shiphrah's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Alone at the Well: Photine's Story(By: Sandi Rog) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Raised for a Purpose, Talia's Story(By: Virginia Smith) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Dreamweaver's Bride(By: Jenelle Hovde) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Where He Leads Me: Zipporah's story(By: Texie Susan Gregory) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Prophet's Songbird: Atarah's Story(By: Roseanna M. White) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Daughter of Light: Charilene's Story(By: Melanie Dobson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Pursued by a King: Abigail's Story(By: Elizabeth Adams,Diana Wallis Taylor) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Ark Builder's Wife: Zarah's Story(By: Tracy Higley) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Reluctant Rival: Leah's Story(By: Mesu Andrews) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2020–2026)

Jill Eileen Smith's standalone novels series comprises seven historical fiction titles published between 2020 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book stands independently and should be read in publication order, beginning with Star of Persia. The complete sequence includes Star of Persia, Miriam's Song, The Prince and the Prodigal, Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story, The Ark and the Dove: The Story of Noah's Wife, Dawn of Grace, and A Deeper Well.

Start with Star of Persia, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Star of Persia 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Miriam's Song 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Prince and the Prodigal 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Ark and the Dove: The Story of Noah's Wife 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dawn of Grace 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Deeper Well 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2014–2019)

Jill Eileen Smith's The Loves of King Solomon is a five-book historical fiction series following the romantic relationships of the biblical king through the lives of the women closest to him. Published between 2014 and 2019, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order beginning with The Desert Princess. Each novel explores a different woman in Solomon's life, from The Shepherdess through The Heart of a King, offering historical fiction interpretations of biblical and historical figures.

Start with The Desert Princess, the first of 5 books in the The Loves of King Solomon series.

3 books (2009–2011)

Jill Eileen Smith's completed trilogy explores the lives of King David's wives through historical fiction. The three books—Michal, Abigail, and Bathsheba—were published between 2009 and 2011 and should be read in publication order. Each novel offers a distinct perspective on these biblical women and their relationships with one of history's most famous kings.

Start with Michal and read in order.

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1	Michal 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Abigail 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bathsheba 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2014)

This three-book historical fiction series by Jill Eileen Smith explores the lives of biblical women across the Old Testament. Published between 2012 and 2014, the complete series follows Sarai, Rebekah, and Rachel in publication order. Each novel dramatizes the experiences and personal journeys of these matriarchs within their historical and spiritual contexts.

Start with Sarai and read in order.

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1	Sarai 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rebekah 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rachel 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible