Banished

Perfect for fans of Cleopatra's Moon and the adult bestseller The Red Tent, this is the epic sequel to Forbidden, set in the unforgiving deserts of ancient Mesopotamia. Jayden's courage will be put to the test as she fights for her survival and the one she loves.

Jayden thought she had lost everything. After months of traveling in the desert, she discovers her beloved Kadesh is injured but still alive. However, the two must flee immediately, for the vengeful and jealous Horeb is on their trail, desperate to take Jayden back to be his bride.

The trek to the southern lands comes with heartache and danger, and as Jayden and Kadesh draw closer to their destination, she realizes that even he has been keeping secrets from her . . . ones that will change everything.

Kimberley Griffiths Little's riveting sequel to Forbidden will leave readers begging for the final installment.
Strong Female Protagonist: Jayden is no damsel. After surviving alone in the desert, her courage and skill with a dagger are all that stand between her and the vengeful king who hunts her.Epic Desert Survival: From deadly sandstorms to treacherous encounters in the unforgiving lands of ancient Mesopotamia, this epic journey will test their endurance and their love.A Prince with Secrets: Kadesh is alive, but he’s not the same boy Jayden remembers. Scarred and hiding the truth, his secrets could be more dangerous than the man pursuing them.Biblical Fiction World: Journey to a richly imagined ancient world of rival tribes, desert oases, and sprawling cities like Mari, where danger and destiny collide.