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Grandmother Knows Best #1
Myrrh's Matches for Her Gingers
Counsel is mine, and sound I am understanding; I have strength. Bereaved of her daughters in the same tragic accident, Myrtle Tully helps rear her two, toddler red-headed grandsugars. Heather and Jorjiana are coming of age and Boaz Salmon, party to take his daughter and niece away from bad influences, and partly for the adventure of it--sells his apple orchard to head west. Forbidden to make promises to any suitors before their seventeenth birthdays, the girls are sorely tempted. It takes their Myrrh's grandmotherly wisdom to ensure they both follow the righteous path. Come along on their journey across the country.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2024
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About the author
Caryl McAdoo
97 books660 followersBorn in California, Caryl McAdoo got to Texas in time to celebrate her first birthday. As a Dallas seventh grader, she remembers a homework essay on ‘What will you be doing in 2000?’ Looking into the future, she saw herself as an inter-galactically famous author, streaking from planet to planet signing books.
She laughs, “But I didn’t start writing again until the late ’80s, then was so blessed to find the DFW Writers’ Workshop in ’93.”
Her first book debuted ’99, then for the next nine years, she averaged a title a year from four traditional presses: two non-fiction, four novels, and three mid-grade chapter books.
In March 2014, her first historical Christian romance VOW UNBROKEN debuted from Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
In April that year, she re-released LADY LUCK'S A LOSER (formerly The Apple Orchard Bed and Breakfast) with a new chapter. In September 2014 HEARTS STOLEN, book two in the Texas Romance Family Saga historical romance series, debuted as her first new Indie, and in November A LITTLE LOWER THAN THE ANGELS, her first Biblical fiction series The Generations launched. So four titles in 2014.
Book three of the historical Family Saga HOPE REBORN debuted in January 2015 to start off a whole new year with eleven new titles planned. THE PREACHER'S FAITH comes in February, Caryl's first contemporary in Red River Romance series. THEN THE DELUGE COMES, volume two of The Generations, follows in March.
Since 2014, she's published over sixty new books, averaging over seven new titles a year through 2020. She completed the 'Texas Romance Family Saga' with a total of ten novels, plus several 'Texas Companion Books'!
Plus, she's eight books into a second series, the 'Cross Timbers Romance Family Saga' and debuts a third New Beginnings saga's book one WAGONS WEST in November 2022, her fifth book for the year.
Also known as Grami, she adores twenty-five grandsugars, and she and O’Pa—her high school sweetheart and husband of fifty+ years write together. She’s dedicated to advancing God’s Kingdom through her novels, praying her story gives God glory!
Caryl loves to share her testimony, pray, and praise and worship Him; He frequently gives her new songs.
She believes all good things are from Him and that her books will minister His love, mercy, and grace to her readers.
Irving, Texas remained her lifelong home until 2008 when she and Ron followed God’s leading to Red River County in the far northeast corner of the Lone Star State. There at The Peaceable, the twenty acres of blessings they call home, the McAdoos raise chickens and goats while waiting for God to open the next door!
She laughs, “But I didn’t start writing again until the late ’80s, then was so blessed to find the DFW Writers’ Workshop in ’93.”
Her first book debuted ’99, then for the next nine years, she averaged a title a year from four traditional presses: two non-fiction, four novels, and three mid-grade chapter books.
In March 2014, her first historical Christian romance VOW UNBROKEN debuted from Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
In April that year, she re-released LADY LUCK'S A LOSER (formerly The Apple Orchard Bed and Breakfast) with a new chapter. In September 2014 HEARTS STOLEN, book two in the Texas Romance Family Saga historical romance series, debuted as her first new Indie, and in November A LITTLE LOWER THAN THE ANGELS, her first Biblical fiction series The Generations launched. So four titles in 2014.
Book three of the historical Family Saga HOPE REBORN debuted in January 2015 to start off a whole new year with eleven new titles planned. THE PREACHER'S FAITH comes in February, Caryl's first contemporary in Red River Romance series. THEN THE DELUGE COMES, volume two of The Generations, follows in March.
Since 2014, she's published over sixty new books, averaging over seven new titles a year through 2020. She completed the 'Texas Romance Family Saga' with a total of ten novels, plus several 'Texas Companion Books'!
Plus, she's eight books into a second series, the 'Cross Timbers Romance Family Saga' and debuts a third New Beginnings saga's book one WAGONS WEST in November 2022, her fifth book for the year.
Also known as Grami, she adores twenty-five grandsugars, and she and O’Pa—her high school sweetheart and husband of fifty+ years write together. She’s dedicated to advancing God’s Kingdom through her novels, praying her story gives God glory!
Caryl loves to share her testimony, pray, and praise and worship Him; He frequently gives her new songs.
She believes all good things are from Him and that her books will minister His love, mercy, and grace to her readers.
Irving, Texas remained her lifelong home until 2008 when she and Ron followed God’s leading to Red River County in the far northeast corner of the Lone Star State. There at The Peaceable, the twenty acres of blessings they call home, the McAdoos raise chickens and goats while waiting for God to open the next door!
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January 2, 2024
This was a great book. Myrrh helped her son-in-law raise her two red-headed granddaughters. When he decided to move west, Myrrh naturally went with them. She was determined that her granddaughters make a godly match. Myrrh depended on prayer and scripture to guide her girls, and they learned to appreciate Myrrh’s wisdom. I loved the characters and how this story developed and turned out. The way Myrrh depended on listening to God was an encouragement. I really enjoyed this story.
I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a positive review.
I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a positive review.
January 5, 2024
Caryl McAdoo’s books always make me feel good and make me think about my relationship with the Lord. Myrrh has the hard job of guiding her family. In this case, she is praying and counselling her granddaughters plus their father, her son-in-law. She takes this job seriously enough to take off with them crossing the country on a wagon train. Her advice is necessary for not only her family but the rest of the train. She listens, she prays and only then gives the answers she feels she’s led to by the Lord. This was a good kickoff to this series.
December 27, 2023
This is a wonderful book with many enjoyable characters. I loved the wagon train. I was kept on my toes about who the granddaughters were to marry. Myrrh with her wisdom of age and the fact that she seeked God in all things made this story. I loved her character and wanted her to be my grandmother! Beautifully written, keeping me engaged and anticipating what would happen next. So excited about reading this series.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
January 8, 2024
I really enjoyed this novel. It had a lot of verses, but one that was repeated several times, is one that I have been camping on a LOT lately, so that was really cool! "Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6 I also loved that the grandmother prayed for God's guidance often ( and had patience to wait).
I will read the next in the series.
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6 I also loved that the grandmother prayed for God's guidance often ( and had patience to wait).
I will read the next in the series.
February 9, 2024
Christian Historical Romance
An interesting new series with the grandmothers as matchmakers! This particular story had several romances going on at once. But we never had a final verdict on Boaz, (Heather's father, and Jorjie's uncle), and his match.
An interesting new series with the grandmothers as matchmakers! This particular story had several romances going on at once. But we never had a final verdict on Boaz, (Heather's father, and Jorjie's uncle), and his match.
February 17, 2024
Great book
I just love stories about wagon trains. Grandmas making matches are even better. Very well written. I recommend this book.
I just love stories about wagon trains. Grandmas making matches are even better. Very well written. I recommend this book.
January 2, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this beginning to a new series. Absolutely loved the close relationship between the grandmother and her granddaughters... I can't wait to read more in the series!
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