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Making Covenants
Her family was slaughtered. Her heart demands justice.
But God asks her to forgive the man who killed them.
Jael is a skilled midwife—but inside, she’s barely breathing. After Lamanite forces murder her family, she buries her grief behind a wall of duty. Then the unthinkable Xaman, the commander who gave the order to kill her family, walks into her city claiming he’s changed. A convert. A man of peace. A believer.
As Jael watches his transformation unfold, she faces the unrelenting whisper of God’s call to forgive. But forgiveness isn’t easy—and grace always costs something. If she lets go of the past, will she lose the last pieces of herself?
He killed in the name of duty. Now, he fights for redemption.
Xaman once led armies and conquered cities—but nothing prepared him for the shame of his past or the pain of repentance. Now, among the peaceful Anti-Nephi-Lehies, he must prove his heart has changed—to a people who still see a murderer. Especially Jael.
As ancient hatreds rise and war threatens the fragile peace, two broken hearts must decide if love can bloom where blood was once spilled.
Making Covenants is a sweeping, heart-wrenching drama set in the world of the Book of Mormon—perfect for readers who love historical fiction, enemies-to-lovers tension, and stories of hard-won grace.
*Previously published as Making Covenants by Eastman, Chris
But God asks her to forgive the man who killed them.
Jael is a skilled midwife—but inside, she’s barely breathing. After Lamanite forces murder her family, she buries her grief behind a wall of duty. Then the unthinkable Xaman, the commander who gave the order to kill her family, walks into her city claiming he’s changed. A convert. A man of peace. A believer.
As Jael watches his transformation unfold, she faces the unrelenting whisper of God’s call to forgive. But forgiveness isn’t easy—and grace always costs something. If she lets go of the past, will she lose the last pieces of herself?
He killed in the name of duty. Now, he fights for redemption.
Xaman once led armies and conquered cities—but nothing prepared him for the shame of his past or the pain of repentance. Now, among the peaceful Anti-Nephi-Lehies, he must prove his heart has changed—to a people who still see a murderer. Especially Jael.
As ancient hatreds rise and war threatens the fragile peace, two broken hearts must decide if love can bloom where blood was once spilled.
Making Covenants is a sweeping, heart-wrenching drama set in the world of the Book of Mormon—perfect for readers who love historical fiction, enemies-to-lovers tension, and stories of hard-won grace.
*Previously published as Making Covenants by Eastman, Chris
414 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2025
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January 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 3 stars
This was a sweet, simple read. Making Covenants does a nice job reminding us that covenants are meant to draw us closer to Christ, not just add more “checklist” expectations. I appreciated the warmth and the clear explanations — it felt encouraging and gentle.
That said, it stayed pretty surface-level. I kept wishing a few sections would dig a little deeper or explore more real-life nuance. It’s definitely more of an introduction or refresher than a deep study.
Still, there were some lovely reminders about grace, commitment, and God keeping His promises — and those parts really resonated.
This was a sweet, simple read. Making Covenants does a nice job reminding us that covenants are meant to draw us closer to Christ, not just add more “checklist” expectations. I appreciated the warmth and the clear explanations — it felt encouraging and gentle.
That said, it stayed pretty surface-level. I kept wishing a few sections would dig a little deeper or explore more real-life nuance. It’s definitely more of an introduction or refresher than a deep study.
Still, there were some lovely reminders about grace, commitment, and God keeping His promises — and those parts really resonated.
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