Jill Eileen Smith Reading Order
7 series · 44 books
Jill Eileen Smith is an accomplished American writer known for her engaging Christian historical fiction. With an impressive portfolio of 44 books across seven series, including notable works like The Wives of King David and the Daughters of the Promised Land, she explores the lives of biblical women with depth and insight. Active from 2009 to 2026, her writing reflects extensive research and a passion for the historical context of the Old Testament.
Daughters of the Promised Land Series
Complete4 books (2015–2018)
Start with The Crimson Cord, the first of 4 books in the Daughters of the Promised Land series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2019–2020)
Start with When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams and read in order.
Ordinary Women of the Bible Series
Ongoing20 books (2019–2024)
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 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Perilous Journey: Phoebe's Story(By: Mary E. DeMuth) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | An Eternal Love, Tabitha's Story(By: Melanie Dobson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | An Unlikely Witness, Joanna's Story(By: Ginger Garrett) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Befitting Royalty, Lydia's Story(By: Elizabeth Adams) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Her Source of Strength, Raya's Story 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | No Stone Cast, Eliyanahs Story(By: Carole Towriss) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Rich Beyond Measure: Zlata's Story(By: Robin Lee Hatcher) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Healer's Touch: Tikva's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Last Drop of Oil: Adaliah's Story(By: Virginia Smith) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Life Giver, Shiphrah's Story(By: Connilyn Cossette) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Alone at the Well: Photine's Story(By: Sandi Rog) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Raised for a Purpose, Talia's Story(By: Virginia Smith) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Dreamweaver's Bride(By: Jenelle Hovde) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Where He Leads Me: Zipporah's story(By: Texie Susan Gregory) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Prophet's Songbird: Atarah's Story(By: Roseanna M. White) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Daughter of Light: Charilene's Story(By: Melanie Dobson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Pursued by a King: Abigail's Story(By: Elizabeth Adams,Diana Wallis Taylor) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Ark Builder's Wife: Zarah's Story(By: Tracy Higley) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Reluctant Rival: Leah's Story(By: Mesu Andrews) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2020–2026)
Start with Star of Persia, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Loves of King Solomon Series
Complete5 books (2014–2019)
Start with The Desert Princess, the first of 5 books in the The Loves of King Solomon series.
The Wives of King David Series
Complete3 books (2009–2011)
Start with Michal and read in order.
Wives of the Patriarchs Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
Start with Sarai and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jill Eileen Smith written?
- Jill Eileen Smith has written 44 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jill Eileen Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Jill Eileen Smith's series: Daughters of the Promised Land: The Crimson Cord; Non-Fiction: When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams; Ordinary Women of the Bible: A Mother's Sacrifice: Jochebed's Story(By: Carole Towriss); The Loves of King Solomon: The Desert Princess; The Wives of King David: Michal.
- What order should I read Jill Eileen Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Jill Eileen Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jill Eileen Smith still writing new books?
- Yes, Jill Eileen Smith has 2 ongoing series: Ordinary Women of the Bible, Standalone Novels.