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The Herod Chronicles #2.5
The Stonecutter
Conflicted over marriage and motherhood, Mary of Rumah has been resisting her family’s efforts to arrange a marriage. After her best friend dies in childbirth, Mary decides to escape her painful memories and embark on an idyllic life on the Sea of Galilee. But she rethinks her plan when a strong, quiet stonecutter captures her interest. Cephas isn’t as shy as she first supposed. And he intrigues and challenges Mary in ways no man has before, forcing her to confront her fears or risk losing a lifetime of adventure and happiness with…The Stonecutter.
The Stonecutter is a companion novella to The Herod Chronicles Series.
The Stonecutter is a companion novella to The Herod Chronicles Series.
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2015
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About the author
Wanda Ann Thomas
18 books70 followersWanda Ann Thomas is the author of Sweet Historical Western Romances and Historical Christian Fiction. She adores heart-felt love stories, featuring honorable heroes and courageous heroines. Men and women who will brave any danger for loved ones and who struggle against overwhelming obstacles to win their happily ever after.
Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer writing and drinking coffee. When the weather allows she and her husband average three rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer writing and drinking coffee. When the weather allows she and her husband average three rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
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March 26, 2018
Mary had dreams but they weren't as real as the love she found with the stonecutter!
When Mary's friend dies in childbirth she is shaken to the core. Will love find a way to dispel her fears?
When Mary's friend dies in childbirth she is shaken to the core. Will love find a way to dispel her fears?
February 21, 2021
Conquering Fear
Having watched her two close friends die in childbirth, our heroine fights against her natural desire for marriage. Only when her intended names her fear, is she aware of what lies behind her reluctance to marry. Every woman dreams of a man who understands her, who helps her make decisions and who loves her in the bargain. What a joy to read this story and identify with the well- crafted story line and the character's emotions.
Having watched her two close friends die in childbirth, our heroine fights against her natural desire for marriage. Only when her intended names her fear, is she aware of what lies behind her reluctance to marry. Every woman dreams of a man who understands her, who helps her make decisions and who loves her in the bargain. What a joy to read this story and identify with the well- crafted story line and the character's emotions.
October 1, 2018
A wonderful and beautiful story about discovering courage and strength, two young people find love! The Stonecutter's story was a pleasure reading. I enjoyed revisiting the characters that Wanda Ann Thomas so lovingly crafted in the first book of the Herod Chronicles. It's just refreshing to see that there are such inspirational stories being written by talented authors.
October 27, 2020
A very good read especially during this winter storm. I really enjoy historical romances.
Enjoyed the connected story between the stonecutter and the warrior. I am in love with the characters being connected from one book to the other. I cannot wait to read the Barbarian.
Enjoyed the connected story between the stonecutter and the warrior. I am in love with the characters being connected from one book to the other. I cannot wait to read the Barbarian.
April 19, 2022
a wonderful novella
What a joyful story to read alongside the other Herod Chronicles. Their Characters were beautifully developed as Mary and Cephas’ relationship grew closer.
Penny Callaghan
What a joyful story to read alongside the other Herod Chronicles. Their Characters were beautifully developed as Mary and Cephas’ relationship grew closer.
Penny Callaghan
July 9, 2018
Lovely romance with a Romantic historical setting
I love thAt his story was true to the culture and had simple yet intimate gestures to bring the characters together.
I love thAt his story was true to the culture and had simple yet intimate gestures to bring the characters together.
January 18, 2019
Sweet story
Very sweet story of Nathan’s sister Mary. Loved the romance that developed between the two! Recommend this if you are a fan of her books!!
Very sweet story of Nathan’s sister Mary. Loved the romance that developed between the two! Recommend this if you are a fan of her books!!
May 14, 2020
Sweet and comforting book.
Lovely book that showed kindness and caring can heal someone that is afraid of taking a chance on married life and the possibility of motherhood.
Lovely book that showed kindness and caring can heal someone that is afraid of taking a chance on married life and the possibility of motherhood.
May 21, 2020
Nothing super deep here. Decent story but after reading Connilyn Cossette's novels, it's tough to not see a big difference between the two.
August 12, 2020
Short and sweet love story of healing and forgiveness.
November 17, 2020
Just a short read, but did enjoy the story.
September 12, 2023
What we fear.
Such a strength that those who lived during the old times had. Their strength and their faith made for an amazing people. God is so good.
Such a strength that those who lived during the old times had. Their strength and their faith made for an amazing people. God is so good.
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