The Heart of a King

The Loves of Solomon

By: Jill Eileen Smith

Narrated by: Rachel Botchan

Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

King Solomon was wealthy and wise beyond measure. He could - and did - have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands. But for all his wisdom, did he or the women in his life ever find what they searched for all of their lives? 

In this engrossing novel, you'll find yourself whisked away to ancient Israel, where you'll meet Solomon and four of the women he loved: Naamah the desert princess, Abishag the shepherdess, Siti, the daughter of a pharaoh, and Nicaula, the queen of Sheba. As you experience the world of Solomon through his eyes and the eyes of these women, you'll ask yourself the ultimate question: Did Solomon's wisdom ultimately benefit him and those he loved...or did it betray them?

©2019 Jill Eileen Smith (P)2019 Recorded Books

the heart of a king

A great book on Solomon and I love the weaving of scripture into the story. It will drive you to the scriptures to read more of his life.

Mediocre at best

I've read countless books by this author and I hate to say it, but I was very disappointed in this one.

It was hard for me to stay interested and I kept waiting for it to get better... It never did. I just couldn't get into it.

I LOVE all of her other titles, just now this one. I gave it 3 stars because of her creativity, but the story just didn't do it for me. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it's the best I can do.

Hard to listen to

Volume variations make this very difficult to listen to. The reader often uses a voice that is so soft it can't be heard. Or, if you can hear the soft voices, then her normal voice is so loud it hurts the ears.

Entertaining

I wish the author would have ended the story with Solomon’s death rather then just ending without a proper finish .

Wonderful

This is a new author for me, but I really enjoyed and got a lot out of this book. I like the way the story is weaved around the story from the Bible. It teaches without you realizing you learned something. The narrator was fantastic, just right. I highly recommend this book.

Enjoyable

I enjoyed this book very much. And even though it is historical fiction, I find where Scripture leaves gaps, Jill gives possible explanations that are also reasonable.

Informative

informative even though it is historical fiction. I wish the narrator had a much clearer and dramatic voice.

enjoyed book very much

I loved this story. I often wondered if Solo.on repented before dying. He knew the word of the Lord. The story line was good as was the narrator.

Movie Please

Story was wonderful. I would’ve asked for a more robust ending but it was still great. I can’t wait to see the movie (hint hint).

Exceptenial

I loved it from beginning to end. The characters really came alive for me, I was able not only to understand more of the story of King Solomon, but I was also transported back in time and was able to have a better understanding of a biblical story, as opposed to when I was younger. I was born and raised in a very strict Catholic household, but never interested in the bible. Now after reading a few of her books, I am not only enjoying my reading time, but I'm also learning so much in a way that can steal my attention. Great author and great narrator. Thank you for writing this book!

Thought provoking

Thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and illuminating. Thought provoking and challenging for anyone who has enjoyed the Song of Solomon and the book of Ecclesiastes- which happens to be one of my favourites. Jill brings Solomon to life in a meaningful way and describes events from his life and times in such a manner that the reader cannot but become immersed in the life of his court. Highly recommended...