A Crown of Secrets: Whisper of the Word Series
Paperback
Series: Whispers of the Word, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 438
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
She was never meant to be his.
He was never supposed to want her.
But power doesn't ask permission... it takes.
In the modern city of Solaro Heights, where influence rules from the top floors of glass towers and secrets are buried beneath polished success, one decision will unravel everything.
David King is a powerful, respected leader-calculated, commanding, and used to getting what he wants. Bathsheba Wallace is a striking, intelligent, and deeply devoted woman-loyal to her husband, grounded in her purpose, and completely unprepared for the moment their worlds collide.
What begins as a glance becomes an obsession.
What feels like connection becomes betrayal.
And what they try to hide... refuses to stay buried.
When Bathsheba's husband, a decorated soldier, is suddenly called back to duty under suspicious circumstances, a chain of events is set into motion that will leave no life untouched. As grief, guilt, and desire collide, Bathsheba finds herself trapped between the life she built, the man she loved, and a truth she cannot outrun.
David calls it protection.
The world calls it honor.
But beneath it all lies a devastating reality-some choices don't just change lives... they destroy them.
This emotionally gripping, modern retelling of the story of David and Bathsheba is a powerful exploration of love, betrayal, power, grief, faith, and consequence. With cinematic storytelling and deeply human emotion, this novel pulls readers into a world where morality is tested, secrets have a cost, and no one walks away unchanged.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Contemporary Christian fiction with depth
- Emotional women's fiction and relationship drama
- Modern biblical retellings
- Stories about power, influence, and hidden truth
- Raw, character-driven storytelling with spiritual themes
Not all love stories are meant to be celebrated.
Some are meant to be survived.
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