Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Defending David by Barbara M. Britton

Defending David JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Defending David by Barbara M. Britton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK


Defending David
Title: Defending David 
Series: Tribes of Israel 
Author: Barbara M. Britton 
Publisher: Pelican Book Group (Harbourlight Books) 
Release Date: February 25, 2022 
Genre: Christian Historical Biblical Fiction 

When a quiet journey to Jerusalem turns tragic, newly orphaned Rimona must flee a kinsman set on selling her as a slave. Racing into the rocky hills outside of Hebron, Rimona is rescued by a Philistine commander journeying to Jerusalem with six-hundred warriors. 

Exiled commander, Ittai the Gittite, is seeking refuge in the City of David. Protecting a frantic Hebrew woman is not in his leadership plan. Although, having a nobleman's niece in his caravan might prove useful for finding shelter in a foreign land. 

Rimona and Ittai arrive in Jerusalem on the eve of a rebellion. In the chaos of an heir's betrayal, will they be separated forever, or can they defend King David and help the aging monarch control his rebellious son? 

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EXCERPT FROM DEFENDING DAVID


Stifling a laugh, Ittai surveyed the approach of the closest stranger. Why was anyone traipsing over rock and crevices in the dark when sunlight wasn’t far off? Some men had no sense. How many fools had he encountered in battle? Too many and they were dead.

Crouching near a tower of rocks and a spindly sapling, Ittai unsheathed his blade. He breathed in cool air untainted with kicked-up camel dust. His eyes overcame the darkness to rest on a form breeching the top of the hill.

Sandal slaps. Wheezing. One fool had made it to the crest. Hamuran would cut off the others.

Nearer and nearer the climber came. Ittai swallowed. The sour taste of bile pulled his jaw tight.

Lord, give me victory.

The man stumbled over a rock and whimpered.

Ittai lunged.

He grabbed the stranger and pulled the thin frame taut to his chest. His knife rested against the flesh of the prowler’s neck.

“Stay silent, or I will send your head thumping to the dirt.”

His captive turned to stone. Trembling stone.

A swell of breast rose and fell beneath Ittai’s arm. No stench of sweat or body odor offended his nose. This quivering climber smelled of scented soap even after a trek up a hill. An abundance of soft curls tickled his chin.

He’d caught a woman.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Barbara M. Britton

Barbara M. Britton lives in Wisconsin and loves the snow—when it accumulates under three inches. Barb writes romantic adventures from Ancient Israel to Modern Day USA and especially enjoys bringing little-known Bible characters to light. She has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries in chocolate. Barb is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers. You can visit Barb online at www. barbarambritton.com or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a Defending David Book Box with an autographed copy of Defending David, a CD of harp music, a historic-looking journal, colorful pens, a copy of "Lioness," and a $25 Amazon gift card, swag!

Defending David JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight February 28, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on March 7, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. (international winner prize: ebook copies of Defending David and Lioness) Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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22 comments:

  1. Debbie PMarch 1, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    This book sounds like an excellent read. I'm really looking forward to it!

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 2, 2022 at 1:26 PM

      Thank you, Debbie. I had so much to work with when writing this novel--action, royalty, battles, romance. I'm glad you joined us.

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  2. marisela zunigaMarch 1, 2022 at 1:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing, the excerpt sounds great

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 2, 2022 at 1:28 PM

      Thank you, Marisela. When you ask an author to send an excerpt, it's difficult to choose one. I'm glad you liked this one.

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  3. WendyW March 1, 2022 at 3:18 PM

    What an interesting story! Thanks for sharing

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 2, 2022 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks for commenting, Wendy. I covered II Samuel, chapters 15-19:8 in "Defending David." There is a lot happening in those Bible pages.

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  4. Roxanne C.March 1, 2022 at 7:43 PM

    The excerpt shows a very interesting meeting between the two main characters.

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 2, 2022 at 1:29 PM

      I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Roxanne. Ittai is surprised at what he has caught. Thanks for joining us.

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  5. Alix HillsMarch 2, 2022 at 1:25 AM

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM

      Thanks for the tip, Alix. Book boxes have certainly gotten popular, and they are a lot of fun.

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  6. Stormy VixenMarch 2, 2022 at 7:15 PM

    I enjoyed the excerpt and Defending David sounds like a great read for me! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a fantastic day!

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 3, 2022 at 9:19 AM

      Hi Stormy. Thanks for joining us. I enjoyed writing about Ittai's bravery and friendship with King David.

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  7. isewmanythingsMarch 3, 2022 at 8:40 AM

    This looks like a great book. I can't wait to read it!

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 3, 2022 at 9:20 AM

      Hi isewmanythings. Thanks for reading a few posts on my blog tour. This is my first blog tour and I'm having fun.

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  8. Love's reading and cats March 3, 2022 at 1:17 PM

    Good morning! Very interesting excerpt. I look forward to reading this story.

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  9. Barbara BrittonMarch 3, 2022 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Tracy. Thank you for joining me on my blog tour. Ittai was definitely surprised to catch Rimona.

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    1. Love's reading and cats March 5, 2022 at 2:35 AM

      Your welcome! I enjoy finding. new books to read and new authors

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  10. meganaMarch 4, 2022 at 10:08 AM

    This looks so good! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 4, 2022 at 4:21 PM

      Hi Megana. Thanks for joining the tour. I had a lot of fun writing about Ittai and his relationship with David. I discovered a new Bible hero.

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  11. slehanMarch 5, 2022 at 10:57 PM

    My brother would like this book.
    Thanks for the contest.

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    1. Barbara BrittonMarch 6, 2022 at 5:37 PM

      You're welcome. There's a romance thread, so women and men alike should emjoy the story. I learned so much about God and His faithfulness while writing "Defending David." When David needed a friend, God sent him a Philistine warrior.

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  12. isewmanythingsMarch 7, 2022 at 8:18 AM

    I can't wait to read this book. It really looks thrilling!

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