Harvest of Rubies (Book 1) by Tessa Afshar

This novel will completely captivate you and compel you to speed through it  - I did today! Filled with well developed and witty characters, that seem quiet real and are endearing, you are sure to not only delight in their character development but also anxiously long to see how their circumstances will work out. Do they learn and grow, do they trust and forgive, or will they let their own insecurities and pride be their downfall?

Afshar has filled this novel with wonderful "rubies" of truth, lessons and encouragement for each of us. This is one not to be missed! And what is even better, the story is not over - Book 2, Harvest of Gold is already in print and I cannot wait to open its pages!

Update: Having just finished Harvest of Gold, I have to tell you that I was a little disappointed. While it was good and did have some solid biblical truths in it. It just felt lacking overall. I was not as engaged, and esp. towards the end did a lot of skim reading. If you are looking for a really great biblical fiction book about Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall, I highly recommend Lynn Austin's first book in The Restoration Chronicles, Return to Me (Book 1). All that said, will I read another book by Tessa Afshar? Yes, absolutely! My favorite by her is still Pearl in the Sand, excellent!