About the Book
Title: Texas My Texas
Author: Caryl McAdoo
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: February 11, 2019
He who puts his trust in God will possess the land and inherit the blessings.
Scripture tells a husband to love his wife, but what if she loves the memory of a dead man? Lured to the Texas frontier by more free land than they could ever buy, four families struggle to carve a home and a living out of the wilderness. And though love isn’t always easy coming, like bees to sweet flowers, a neighbor and his partner swoop in hoping to steal the hearts of the clan’s two young beauties. Will their infants spoil the ointment? Wild animals, Indians on the warpath, and living hand-to-mouth never make it easy, but my oh my—Texas my Texas! What a land!
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MY REVIEW
Having read an earlier book in the series, I found myself adrift at first, desperately wishing for a family tree. There are a lot of characters, and I wanted to be reminded of how they all fit together sooner than later. I really was amazed at the depth of the love and the lack of conditions Thomas placed on the love he offered. So Christlike, yet so rare in our world.
The love that Gabrielle’s Pap shows both of his daughters is nothing short of amazing to me, as well. He changed from being a drunk to being a very godly, wise man who could counsel and support either daughter in her separate needs.
I appreciated that people could be sorry that their actions hurt others, yet realize those actions were the best choice possible. This seemed to happen several times, perhaps because mature people were repeatedly dealing with immature people.
Because of mature themes, this is a book I would recommend for older readers. Grammar mistakes or typos made for a bit of a disjointed read in spots.
A favorite quote:
“Worry doesn’t do anything but make you sick. Plus, it’s just a slap in God’s face. As if you can’t trust Him or He isn’t able to keep your husband safe.”
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own and no positive review was required.
MY RATING
About the Author
Caryl McAdoo prays her story brings God glory which is what she lives to do. Her award-winning, best-selling novels enjoy a lion’s share of 5-Star ratings from 
Christian readers around the world. With thirty-eight titles, it’s obvious she loves writing almost as much as singing the new songs the Lord gives her—listen to a few at YouTube. She and high school sweetheart Ron celebrated fifty years of marriage in June 2018; they share four children and eighteen grandsugars. The McAdoos live in the woods south of Clarksville, the seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas, waiting expectantly for God to open the next door.
Guest Post from Caryl
It’s always good to give thanks. And I’m thankful for you! I appreciate you stopping by my awesome Celebrate Lit Blog Tour! I’m thankful for each of the bloggers who signed up to participate in the tour for my January release Texas My Texas, book two in my new Cross Timbers Romance Family Saga series! And I’m so thankful the Lord is blessing Celebrate Lit as Sandy Barela blesses so many Christian authors! She is deserving of all God’s best!
In Book One, Gone to Texas, I got seventeen souls to their new home in the Republic. Texas My Texas has all the same pioneers with a few new added as they establish hearth and home in the wooly, untamed Trinity River Bottoms of North Central Texas—which later in history, becomes the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. They’re settling in what now is Irving—my home for fifty-plus years.
Only a few months has passed for my characters, Book One ends in November, Book Two picks up in March, 1841. In real life, it’s been just that long since Book One launched, too! It debuted in September and Book Two launching now is also four months! Isn’t that fun? Originally, I’d planned a different January title but pushed it back a couple of months to release Texas My Texason the heels of Gone to Texas.
In this new story, the two young women—Gabrielle and Isabel Harrell—elicit the attention of suitors who come calling even in the wild west territory. Thomas Baldwin (a neighbor introduced in Gone To Texas) has an eye for Gabrielle and uses many excuses to visit, including taking his friend Monroe Humble to the clan’s little settlement to meet the lovey, hardworking Isabel.
But Gabrielle is pining hard for her love back home and deals with pretty severe melancholy—what they called depression back in those days. In Texas My Texas, readers will spend time with the characters they came to love in Gone To Texas. As always, I pray my story gives God glory! And that readers will enjoy the new even better than the old! BLESSINGS!
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, January 12
The Mimosa Blossom, January 12
Inklings and notions, January 13
Jennifer Sienes: Where Crisis & Christ Collide, January 14
D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, January 15
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 15
Moments, January 16
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 16
Captive Dreams Window, January 17
Robin is Bookish, January 17
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 18
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 19
Bigreadersite, January 19
My Devotional Thoughts, January 20
Bibliophile Reviews, January 20
Texas Book-aholic, January 21
Janices book reviews, January 22
Margaret Kazmierczak, January 23
Carpe Diem, January 24
A Baker’s Perspective, January 25
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Caryl is giving away
Grand Prize – $50 Gift Amazon Card,
1st Prize – Signed, Paperback copy of CHOICE of all my books,
2nd Prize – Signed copy of Texas my Texas,
3rd Prize – eBook copy of Texas My Texas,
4th Prize – eBook copy of CHOICE of all my books,
5th Prize $5 Amazon Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d941/texas-my-texas-celebration-tour-giveaway
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions 
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thank you for stopping by!
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This sounds really interesting to read. As someone who has struggled with depression, I either love or hate to read about it in books or see it in movies. Sometimes the same books and movies! The Hunger Games are some of my favorites, but during certain seasons I just don’t go there! Too many triggers. During other seasons, I feel like reading about others walking that path helps me find my own way and find God’s presence during the tough times.
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I, too, have struggled with depression personally and in my family. This was a hard season for me to read about it, so I certainly understand!
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Sometimes the hard season is exactly when we need to read about it :). Just gotta make the judgment call with a little boost from the Holy Spirit :).
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🙂
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THANK YOU SO MUCH LOVE CARLY McAdoo’s BOOKS!
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They are quite fun, aren’t they! Thank you for stopping by!
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Thank you for sharing your review, this sounds like a great story
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Thank you for stopping by, Texas, My Texas is quite a great saga!
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Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I enjoy these tours and finding out about many terrific books.
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Hope you will enjoy Texas, My Texas! Thank you for stopping by!
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I love historical fiction, especially if it is Christian book. Would enjoy reading this one.
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Vivian,
I hope you get ahold of Texas, My Texas. You will enjoy it!
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Caryl’s books are a must read!
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Yes, they are.
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This book sounds like a really fantastic read.
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It really is!! Thanks for stopping by to check it out!!
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this looks like a wonderful read 🙂
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Indeed, it is, Lacey. Thanks for stopping by!
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