About the Book
Book: Jewel’s Gold
Author: Caryl McAdoo
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: July 20, 2019
Can a tangled web snare two hearts and point them true north?
A Papa’s girl from the start, Jewel Jones remembers all the things he told her. Wealthy, but far from being a snob, she finds Boaz Branson both irritating and intriguing. How can she know if the handsome confidence man truly turns from his wicked ways, or if his interest only in her gold? Papa said let God’s peace lead her.
Only by God’s grace can Boaz escape the deceptions he plans to perpetrate on the beautiful heiress. While his head wants to flee the entanglement, his heart bids him stay.
Are Jewel and Boaz building on sinking sand, or have they found the golden nugget they seek?
My Thoughts
I had a hard time reading this book. All the "old dear", "precious gem", "young beauty", and other syrupy labels rubbed the wrong way. I'm sure this is not the case for everyone (and it might only be me). I was also sometimes confused to what was going on with the gambling or with terms related to cons. I was a little leery of Boaz at the beginning because of his obviously not being chaste. It was interesting to get some of the book from Jewel's mother as well. I did like the growth that Boaz exhibited. I liked Jewel and her desire to finish what her father had started and her tendency to see the good in a situation. I think it would be fun to ride a steamship up to Alaska like Jewel.
About the Author
Award-winning, hybrid author Caryl McAdoo prays her story gives God glory! That is why she writes, why she breathes. Her forty-fourth novel has just launched, joining her best-selling title list! Besides writing, she loves singing the new songs the Lord gives her. (Listen to a few at YouTube.) Ron, her husband of 50+ years shares four children and eighteen grandsugars—life’s best blessings, Caryl says. The McAdoos live in the woods south of Clarksville, seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas, waiting expectantly for God to open the next door.More from Caryl
Jewel’s Gold, my July release and book four in the Gold Diggers Collection, begins in San Francisco in 1895 and moves quickly north to Alaska on Troublesome Creek where Jewel’s papa has a gold mine. My husband Ron was on Troublesome Creek in 1993 seeking the Lord. While there, he also did a little prospecting.
To mention gold is to speak of wealth as gold is the most sought-after metal in the world. It’s found on every continent, and I’ve discovered it can be located our bodies as well! Mostly in our blood! Small traces have also been extracted from eucalyptus leaves, a favorite snack of Koala bears!
Jewel Jones is the daughter of Joshua Jones, son of Moses and Lanell introduced in SINS OF THE MOTHERS, book three in the Texas Romance Family Saga. Truth be known, little Joshua was in fact a Wheeler, not a Jones, though Moses reared him as his own son.
His real father was Caleb who married Mary Rachael Buckmeyer and talked her into running off to California. So, this book may also be classified as a ‘Companion Book’ to that highly acclaimed historical romance series.
Ron has always wanted to go back and show me Alaska, and one day we most likely will go north . . . but only in the summer! Who doesn’t love leaving Texas for northern, cooler temperatures in the summer?
This story has a little mystery along with the romance and history. When we drove the Oregon/California Trail last December, we visited the site of Sutter’s Mill where the gold rush of 1849 was born. That last place we went before turning south and east back to Texas was an unexpected stop.
This story has a little mystery along with the romance and history. When we drove the Oregon/California Trail last December, we visited the site of Sutter’s Mill where the gold rush of 1849 was born. That last place we went before turning south and east back to Texas was an unexpected stop.
On the American River, the park and museum offered an amazing place to visit, and knowing this book was on the schedule made it all the more interesting! I also believe that place will add to the genuine feel of Jewel’s Gold.
Blog Stops
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 13
Power of Words, August 14 (Spotlight)
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, August 15
Emily Yager, August 16
For Him and My Family, August 17
D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, August 18
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 19
Simple Harvest Reads, August 20 (Spotlight)
Blossoms and Blessings, August 21
Texas Book-aholic, August 22
janicesbookreviews, August 23
Artistic Nobody, August 24 (Spotlight)
A Reader’s Brain, August 25
Inklings and notions , August 26
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Caryl is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter the giveaway.
"Jewel's Gold" is available in Kindle edition:- File Size: 18348 KB
- Print Length: 249 pages
- Publication Date: July 20, 2019
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B07R9M1ZF5
I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.
Sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughts. It would be a lot of fun to ride a steamship to Alaska. Oh the beauty that would be sen
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on Caryl's Book!
ReplyDeleteI am one of those that it doesn't bother me to read
What I guess one might say are old fashioned or syrupy!
Love a great story and Caryl's really are wonderful!
Linda Marie Finn
Faithful Acres Books & Author Services
Isn't it amazing that we readers all have different views of the same book!
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ReplyDeleteHope you have the opportunity to read this story, Rita!
Lori, my husband went back in 1993 when the Lord called him to get up there for some quality time with Him. That was in 1993 and Ron's wanted to take me ever since :) He says it's amazing! Maybe one day . . .
Linda Marie! I'm glad you appreciate the southern pleasantries, and though Jewel was born and reared in California, she came from Texas stock and it has to take--what? At least four generations to forget the manners and respect shown in a family. Plus, California wasn't always so crazy! That took a century at least! :)
Debbie, I am in total agreement. I imagine it's fun to see how other bloggers react to a story. It's so wonderful God made us all different. Plus the way we grow up takes its effects. I'm so grateful that you enjoy the times that were softer, more gentile, and definitely more syrupy :)
Becky, I so appreciate that you chose to read my story and participate in its Celebrate Lit Blog Tour. I'm grateful for every review whether five or one star! No doubt I'll keep in mind your comments, and I pray the next story touches you a little deeper.
Love and hugs and BLESSINGS to you all!
Thank you for your honest review. Caryl is an exceptional author. I enjoy her stories. I'm looking forward to reading this one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share your terrific book with us. I enjoyed reading about it.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like another incredible book by Caryl. Beautiful cover!
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