Get a free book! Learn moreLearn more

Fabulous and fascinating. Absolutely loved every bit of it.

Chill with a Book
A Spanish nun. A Muslim warlord. The destiny of an empire held between them.

11th century Northern Spain. Isabella has been a nun in the Christian kingdom of Galicia since she was a child, a gifted herbalist leading a quiet and spiritual life, devoted to God. But on a rare journey outside of the convent, she is taken by Viking raiders and sold to Morocco as a slave.

Cruelly treated by her first owner, salvation comes from an unlikely source: Yusuf bin Tashfin, leader of a vast Muslim army intent on conquering North Africa and Spain. Isabella must struggle not only to survive her new life but to hold true to her faith, which is tested by great dangers… and by love.

Can Isabella keep to her holy vows? Will her actions alter the destiny of a rising empire? And when North Africa goes to war with Spain, where will her loyalties lie?

Do Not Awaken Love is the moving finale to the Moroccan Empire historical fiction series. If you enjoy exploring complex emotions and conflicting cultures, then you’ll find yourself immersed in the tenderness and difficulties of Melissa Addey’s captivating novel. 

 Set out on a stirring journey of love and faith. Buy Do Not Awaken Love today.

 

Extensive knowledge and research show in the vivid descriptions of North African religions, not only Muslim but Christian and Jewish as well. Highly recommended.

Historical Novel Review

One of the best love stories I have ever read. Five stars.

Dutchy's Book Reviews

I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, Do not stir up nor awaken love. Song of Solomon, 8:4 This book uses extracts from the beautiful Song of Solomon and during my research, I was sent these two lovely resources linked to the Song: an explanation of the story being told and an audio recording which clarifies who is speaking by using different voices, which makes it clearer to understand. Thank you to David for sharing these with me.