I think I've reached my quota on religious historical fiction. Particularly christian-based. 
 It's not that I find christian books....preachy. But they all involve teaching morals, and turning the other cheek and forgiveness - and there's only so much a girl can swallow, you know? In this case I think "To Win Her Heart" was based on Saul (or was it Paul's) story...the prized fighter that kills a man, pays his dues and repents, never lifting a hand to fight again unless in self-defence. These christian books - they almost follow the original tales to the letter. In "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers (I gave that 5 stars btw) - I think it actually had the female lead running away three times from her savior before she accepted his help...and in any other story, I would be irritated as fuck, that the female is running away 3 times, but because I knew it was based on the bible...I gave it a free pass. 
 A little like I'm doing here. 
 But I don't mind. 
 I just wish goodreads will stop throwing christian books my way. I liked one or two, and suddenly I'm being bombarded with like 20 recs - and sure, they're written really well but god... 
 I liked this book. Very much actually. It's all about love and forgiveness. 
 Beautiful. Heart-warming. Well-written. 
 But I'm gonna avoid them for a bit. Just a bit (But goodreads sure loves tempting me with the forbidden fruit - ha, another biblical reference!)