HB Moore does a great job of being the scriptures to life. I have loved every one of Moore’s scripture retellings and Hannah is no exception. I have always loved the story of Hannah and Samuel but I sometimes struggle to understand bible language and have a hard time figuring out what is happening. This book really made me think about Hannah and her struggles and her faith. It was interesting to think about what life might have been like for her.

This is a book I highly recommend reading. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Thank you NetGalley and Covenant Communications for giving me an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

I have loved every scriptural retelling that H.B. Moore writes. Each story brings to life the history and makes me ponder and feel the emotions that these people have gone through. The way Moore shows Hannah's struggles with infertility and then how fulfilling it would be to finally have a child really brings it to life.

I wasn't sure what to expect beyond the Bible story we know. Hannah prayed for a child and promised that child to the Lord. Simple, right?

This story encompasses what happened after that decision and after Samuel was given to be a priest. The details of the time period have given me a richer understanding of what the Israelites faced at that time. I was transported to their time and traditions.

I saw the interactions between Hannah and Elkenah and their righteousness and their righteous desires for their son. I realize as history, many of the details are lost, but I trust this author to research well and give me the feeling of the story even if some of the truths and details are lost to time.

I can only imagine what it was like for Hannah to give her firstborn to the Lord and the temple when she didn't live in the same city. My youngest is 9 so the mother's feelings are real regarding the time he was sent to live and serve in the Temple.

Also, in this book is the story of a family, a story of love, and a story of a people. I love these Biblical fiction stories as they add depth to my understanding by bringing the stories to life.

I received an early copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Beautiful, inspiring rendition of the story of Hannah, Mother of Samuel the Prophet, from the Old Testament. This read like poetry to my soul, wonderfully written, it brought the story to life. Set between 1010 - 1041 BC, and yet has so many messages that pertain todays living. The faith that Hannah had is something I can only aspire too. The trials and tribulations they had to go through, can be related to the hardships we face today. H. B. Moore is a talented writer of so many genres. Here she takes this ancient historical scripture and makes a masterpiece Christian novel for us to grow our own faith and peace.
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I am once again in awe of how Moore puts me into a scripture story and makes it come to life for me. I hadn't thought too much about Hannah before reading this account. I found myself searching the scriptures to try to better understand Hannah and Samuel. I love how the elements added to the story help the story feel more real to me. I love the faith of these people and the example they are to me in my life. I love coming to understand a bit more about the culture of Hanna's day.

It's one thing to read a story in the scriptures, but even more powerful to read it in a novel form. I've heard Hannah and Samuel's story many times and always wondered how she could do what she did. Especially when I struggled with infertility myself. I was finally blessed with one daughter and cannot imagine the sacrifice to raise her for 8 years and then give her to the temple. It's unimaginable. I really enjoyed getting to know Hannah and Samuel better through this story. I know it's fiction, but it helped me to understand better these scripture stories and the magnitude of them. I love that this series brings these stories to life in new ways. I'll never read their stories in the same way again and I'm grateful.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley and this is my honest review.

HB Moore is a master at bringing the Bible to life. I've read the stories over and over and know them, but the way Moore writes allows for me to actually picture what life might have been like and personalizes everything.

Hannah is a strong and faithful woman. I loved reading about the family traditions and customs, and because I'm a mother too, I could feel her joy, sorrow, worries, and peace. This story of Hannah and her son Samuel was beautiful, inspiring, and tender.

I read this at the perfect time, as it almost exactly coincided with my Old Testament studies and now I can see this story with deeper meaning and in a different light.

Content: religion; talk of/descriptions of war; mild romance

*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

What if you could speak to Hannah, Samuel's mother? This book describes what it was like for her to deal with many years of childlessness, being a shared wife to her beloved husband and finally asking God to give her a son. You will be at Hannahs' side as she goes through trials, as she is jealous of Peninnahs' being able to bear children and how she is tenderly loved by her husband Elkanah.
Samuel comes to Hannah and Elkanah after Hannah promises to raise him to serve God after he is weaned. Samuel joins the household of the High Priest Eli and his sons, Hophni and Phinehas, but they are not Godly men or dedicated priests.
You will see how God uses Samuel to judge Israel and Eli's family.

“You are enough for me, dear Hannah. You are my companion. Children will grow and leave, but I hope to always have you by my side. Always.”

Loved this beautiful retelling of one of my favorite stories in the Bible! Heather B. Moore weaves a compelling story which expertly brings the history and people of Biblical times to life. The story of Hannah and Samuel is particularly dear to my heart and I loved the unique and sensitive way the author approached it. The tender emotions and struggles, sweet romance, hopeful messages, and the anticipation of battle really drew me in and I quickly found myself absorbed in the story.

It begins in 1041 BC in the Village of Ramah just before the Philistines’ attack, and capture of the Ark of the Covenant. Hannah is an older woman and Samuel is 30 years old, serving as a priest in the temple. Samuel’s miraculous birth is briefly touched on as Hannah shares her beautifully heartrending story with her daughter Noa and Noa’s friend Abigail. Abigail is a sweet, thoughtful young woman whose father has succumb to idol worship and recently abandoned her and her mother. When Noa’s family offers to let her journey to Shiloh with them to visit the temple and Samuel, she readily accepts.

Samuel is in a constant fight to protect the people and sanctity of the temple from Eli’s wicked sons. It’s a losing battle, one he foresaw as a young boy. When a young woman runs into him escaping from these evil priests, he is immediately intrigued, especially when he learns she’s Noa’s friend Abigail who came to visit with his family. As their friendship flourishes, he thinks he’s found the woman who could capture his heart. But, is she willing to leave her mother to live in Shiloh and can he protect her from Eli’s sons?

I loved the way the author portrayed Samuel! He definitely makes prophets look like hunky heroes! His desire to do good and be righteous shines through in such an attractive way. I enjoyed his subtle, sweet romance with Abigail. Loved Abigail’s caring nature and her willingness to sacrifice her own happiness for others.

I enjoyed the author’s inspired interpretation of Hannah’s and Elkanah’s relationship. I’d like to imagine that they were as loving and devoted to one another as this story implies. The other side characters brought added depth and feeling as well as some lighter moments. Samuel’s banter with his siblings was particularly fun.

This is definitely one story fans of religious fiction and Biblical retellings should not miss. Themes of forgiveness, redemption, and God’s infinite love are expertly woven into the story along with romance and humor. One of my favorite retellings! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.

I am always amazed with H.B. Moore's biblical novels. They are always interesting and so well written. I find myself turning to the Bible and rereading about these wonderful people. Hannah had so much faith and trust. I admire her courage and her love, through incredibly hard challenges.

The story of Hannah and Samuel is one of my all time favorites. Miss Moore does a great job of bringing the story alive. As a mother who adopted after years of infertility, I love how God’s faithfulness is demonstrated through his miracles.

This is a beautiful imagining of Hannah's life. I love how this was written. It begins with Hannah retelling her story to her daughter and Abigail. I love Hannah's faith, dedication, and spiritual courage. She is a remarkable woman! I admire her courage and her ability to truly entrust her son into the Lord's hands. She recognized the Lord's will for Samuel and was willing to give all to do her part in fulfilling His will.
I love the sweet love story between Samuel and Abigail.
This is a beautifully written story of faith, dedication to the Lord, and forgiveness. I'm so thankful for the chance to read it!

This tells the story of Hannah and her son Samuel, as well as other members of their family. The story tells of before Samuel was born and Samuel again as an adult. I really felt the emotions right alongside Hannah as she struggled with her own self-worth and guilt over not being able to bear a child. It was also neat to see some of the story from Samuel's perspective. A good Biblical fiction book that makes you want to go back and read your Bible.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Fascinating retelling of the popular Bible story

Have you ever wondered how Hannah could leave her firstborn son with Eli, the high priest, to be raised in the temple? Especially after struggling through many years of infertility and praying to be given a child? I thought the author did a great job putting the reader into the life of Hannah and helping us understand her mind and heart. She is clearly a woman with great faith and was blessed for it. We also get to see things from Samuel’s perspective as an adult and what it may have been like serving in the temple and only seeing his family once a year. This is well researched historical fiction and makes the Bible story come to life. Thanks to H.B. Moore, Covenant Communications, and NetGalley for a digital copy to use for my review.

I have always been fascinated with Hannah's story in the Bible. How can a woman continue to have so much faith after being barren for years and having to deal with a cruel second wife at the same time? I loved how the author put her story into a novel and made her life come alive in so many ways. The characters were all likable and added more depth to this story. I love the theme that if we put our trust in God, we can overcome our trials. Hannah is a great example of this.

I really enjoyed this biblical story brought to life. I am so impressed with how the author was able to take a story from the Old Testament and, using fictional leeway, bring to life these people and events in a way that resonates with me as a reader. The story felt authentic and inspiring. It even made me want to go into the scriptures and read these events to learn more.
I thought it so creative how the author went about telling this story, both sharing Hannah's experience, but then setting the story later on so we could see Samuel as an adult in the temple and how things might have unfolded for him with a tender romance.
A positive reminder that the Lord is control and aware of all of his children, I highly recommend this story.
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I absolutely loved reading about Hannah and her family. I struggle with the language in the scriptures so being able to understand what's going on through a novel is great. Heather B Moore is masterful. The way she brings scriptural history to life is a wonder.

Thank you NetGalley and Covenant Communications for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

Rating: 4 of 5 Stars
Publication: June 6, 2022
Genre: Historical Fiction/Religion
Number of Pages: 224 pages

I’ve always loved the story of Samuel in my biblical studies. “Hanna: Mother of a Prophet” by H.B. Moore is an enjoyable retelling of Hannah’s trials in the scriptures. What helped this book flow for me was the gradual pacing of the story and the characters involved that brought the story of Hannah as close to life as in the Bible. Hannah was a strong woman of God, who was patient and persevered the cruel boasts by her husband’s second wife Peninnah. This was such a beautiful and emotional love story…Hannah’s love for God, husband, family, and most of all for her son, Samuel who she loved so much she sacrificed him to a loving God who gave him to her out of the love of her sincere prayers. This is a Christian-based fictional novel that is clean and shows the devotion of a women towards the Lord.

This story will linger with you. I enjoyed how H.B. Moore brought dimension and depth to the characters that we find in the Bible. I liked how the story stayed accurate to what you find in the Bible while also adding culturally appropriate to the time influences to bring this story to life!

I received an ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book! I was immediately pulled into the story, with the rich details about the people's lives, from the day-to-day details to the journey to the temple to Samuel's life as a priest at the temple. I really enjoyed reading Hannah's story, and although I wasn't expecting to read so much of Samuel's story, I was thrilled that it was included. I loved reading about him and Abigail. It was really neat to see both Hannah and Elkanah's established relationship and Samuel and Abigail's developing one. Both romances was so sweet. This was just a delightful book to read.

I read an ARC provided by the author/publisher. All opinions are my own.