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Print Edition: 458 pages
Update [7/28/2014]: Ebooks at Amazon have all sensual passages removed. Original version is still available at all the other ebook vendors. Thanks!
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It’s not easy being a woman, least of all princess of Israel. Married as a prize, abandoned as a wife, Michal fights to claim her rightful spot next to King David, the man she loves with all her heart.
Separated by war, concubines, and kingdom politics, Michal embarks on a journey of adventure and heartache where she is befriended by a goddess-worshipping priestess and tempted by a Philistine prince.
From reading scrolls high atop the palace walls to seduction with a henna-painted body, Michal is not your ordinary Bible heroine. Join her in Michal’s Window and let her delight you with her courage, devotion, and outrageous passion in her relentless drive to win back her husband.
Reader's Reactions:
“So, once I let the modern feminist inside of me relax, I realized how timely her story is, because, sadly, many of the things she has to deal with are things that women still face today.”
“As a woman, every emotion I've ever had was weaved in Michal, causing me to cheer for this unsung heroine.”
“From the first page, a pretty grotesque first page, but just the way I like it, the author's skills were already made known. With the first sentence, she grabbed the readers attention, and from there will take you on a journey you will truly never, ever forget!”
“The author creates a plausible fictional account of Michal, used as a pawn by her father, abandoned for years by her lawful husband, David, and loved by two other men. She's passionate--oh those steamy romance scenes--but she's flawed.”
“Living in Israel, I'm familiar with this part of the history, still after reading Michal's Window, I feel I'd learned my people's history a great deal better!”
“As a man, I found the story gave me some insight into the mind of a woman, something that has been elusive most of my life and I dare say, most any man's life. Rachelle draws wonderful 'word pictures' that allows the reader to see, hear, feel, taste and smell the scenes.”
“I would say that NO teenage girl or unmarried woman should read this as it will only cause her to stumble in her thought life and fantasies.”
Excerpt:
He finished and handed the harp to me, the frame still vibrating. His fingers toyed with my hair, and his warm breath caressed my face. His mouth drew near, eyes intent, seeking permission. Hesitant, my lips parted. Curious, my eyes closed. And his lips brushed the corners of my mouth, an invitation to taste, to touch, to hold. I accepted, and held my breath as his tongue slipped over mine. A flurry of tingles heated my face and trailed down to my toes. I clutched the harp, and I couldn’t move. Everything was possible, and the world was mine, and life was glorious. And at the center of it all was David.
Reviews:
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Life & Lemons Make Lemonade - Apr 21, 2013
Whiney Wife - Apr 20, 2013
Busy Bumble Bee - Apr 20, 2013
Deal Sharing Aunt - Apr 20, 2013
Shopping Wives - Apr 20, 2013
Army Wife & Mommy - Apr 20, 2013
Law Mommy and the Crazy Bunch - Apr 19, 2013
Positive Choices - Apr 19, 2013
A Mother's Design - Apr 19, 2013
RJ and Jessie Blog - Apr 17, 2013
A Lucky Ladybug - Apr 16, 2013
Five Lil Bass in Tow - Apr 14, 2013
Run-Of-The-Millers - Apr 11, 2013
Mom's Thumb Reviews - Apr 10, 2013
My Devotional Thoughts - Apr 6, 2013
VT Freebie Girl - Apr 4, 2013
Listening Rather Than Speaking - Apr 2, 2013
Savory Savings - Apr 1, 2013
Mom's Thumb Reviews - Mar 28, 2013
My "not so" Simple Life - Mar 27, 2013
A Bit of Everything - Mar 20, 2013
Everyday Life - Mar 19, 2013
A Mind of My Own - Mar 18, 2013
Satin Sheets Romance - Jan 29, 2013
Voracious Reader - Dec 30, 2012
b00kr3vi3ws by DDS - Nov 29, 2012
Christian Author Tina Klinesmith - Oct 30, 2012
Gecko Gomez - Oct 24, 2012
Infinite Dreams - Oct 22, 2012
Beachbound Books - Oct 17, 2012
Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer - Sept 30, 2012
Busy Mommy List - Aug 14, 2012
Kimberly's Thoughts - Aug 13, 2012
In a Milk and Honeyed Land, Richard Abbott - Aug 13, 2012
My Book and My Coffee - Aug 9, 2012
Dark Paranormal Romance Series - Aug 5, 2012
Indie Book of the Day, June 22, 2012
Chantel Rhondeau - May 14, 2012
Novel Girl - April 22, 2012
Just Walking This Earth - April 21, 2012
Holly Michael's Writing Straight - March 13, 2012
Blogs mentioned in:
- Interview with Beach Bound Books - Poor Misunderstood Michal!
- Writing Straight - The Genre That Has It All
- Writing Straight - Great Book & Five Author Q's: Michal's Window by Rachelle Ayala
- Mia Darien's Character Interviews - Rachelle Ayala & Michal from "Michal's Window"
- Just Walking This Earth - Will She Get Her Man? - Book Review of Michal's Window
- West of the Equator - History's Most Famous Murder by Proxy with Rachelle Ayala
✫♥✫LIFE IS . . . FICTION✫♥✫ - KinG David - Romantic Hero
- Rebecca Berto's Novel Girl - Historical Romance Review: Michal's Window by Rachelle Ayala
- Kindle Book Review - Michal's Window: An Imaginative Take on a Biblical Story
- Reader's Favorite 5-star Review
- J.A. Beard's Unnecessary Musings - Love, Old Testament Style, An Interview with Rachelle Ayala
- Lost in the Prairies - Found by God: Caffeinated Randomness -- Books, Books, and more Books
- World Literary Cafe - Book Buzz: "Vivid, Romantic Historical Fiction" Michal's Window by Rachelle Ayala
- Andi's Realm - Interview with Author Rachelle Ayala
- Always a Book Lover - Feature Book: Michal's Window
- Cherie Reich's Surrounded By Books Blog - Author Interview of a Computer Geek
- Dariel Raye's Book Talk Wednesday featuring 4 authors and their books
- Indie Book of the Day Award
Can't wait!
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