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Mighty to Save (Texas Romance Family Saga Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Caryl McAdoo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 354 ratings
Contrary to her parents’ wishes, Evelyn married a nonbeliever, but it all works out . . . or does it? Not only did the love of her life accept Christ, Nathaniel got baptized by fire and became a minister of the gospel. Woven into the breathtaking tale of love and redemption are two additional stories, Evelyn’s novels of faith, family, and forgiveness.
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    Texas Romance Family Saga
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    May 15, 2017
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2017
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Caryl McAdoo

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Caryl McAdoo, praying her story gives God glory, loves writing about all Christian genres--historical and contemporary romance, Biblical fiction, mystery, and children, middle-grade, and young adults. In March 2014, after ten years published and nine titles from regional presses, Simon and Schuster debuted Caryl's VOW UNBROKEN, her first historical Christian romance set in 1832 in her new hometown of Clarksville, seat of Red River County in the far Northeast corner of Texas.

Later that year, the prolific author followed with three additional titles independently, LADY LUCK'S A LOSER, contemporary romance, HEARTS STOLEN, book two of her historical Texas Romance Family Saga series set in 1839-1844, an Amazon #1 Best-seller, and A LITTLE LOWER THAN THE ANGELS, volume one of her first Biblical fiction series, The Generations, also an Amazon #1 Best-seller.

In an exciting 2015--with God's help--she independently released eleven new releases! Three for her historical Texas Romance Family Saga, three for The Generations Biblical fiction series, three for the contemporary Red River Romances Romance series (RRRs), a non-fiction book on writing, and book one of a new mid-grade series Days of Dread Trilogy. This amazing accomplishment went as follows:

HOPE REBORN (1850-1851) - January - book three of Texas Romance Family Saga seriess--a #1 Amazon Best-seller

THE PREACHER'S FAITH - February - the first contemporary RRRs launched

THEN THE DELUGE COMES March - volume 2 of The Generations series

SING A NEW SONG April - book two RRRs launched

SINS OF THE MOTHERS (1851-1853) May - book four of her Texas Romance Family Saga series debuted

STORY & STYLE, The Craft of Writing Creative Fiction - June - a handbook for writers

ONE AND DONE - July - the third RRRs, for Baseball lovers and those who are not

REPLENISH THE EARTH - August - volume three The Generations series

DAUGHTERS OF THE HEART (1854) September - book five of her Texas Romance Family Saga series

THE KING'S HIGHWAY - October - book one of the Days of Dread Trilogy for mid-grade/YA.

CHILDREN OF EDEN - November - volume four of The Generations series

She's completed the Texas Romance Family Saga, covering over a century and five generations of the families with:

JUST KIN (1861-1865), book six

AT LIBERTY TO LOVE (1865-1866), book seven

COVERING LOVE (1885-886), book eight

MIGHTY TO SAVE (1914-1924), book nine

CHIEF OF SINNERS (1926-1950) book ten

Loving the characters too much to leave them, she started a series of "Texas Companion Books" using the ancestors and descendants of these beloved families. There are seven "Texas Companion Books now:

THE BEDWARMER'S SON with two parallel stories in 1859 and 1926)

SON OF PROMISE (1951) and

BIPARTISAN Love (1968)--these two titles have the same hero Cody, a twelve-year-old in the first and grown in the next

JOHN DAVID'S CALLING (1968-1970) book one in The Revivalist Trilogy has and

HANNAH CLAIRE'S WILDERNESS (1971-1972) book two of The Revivalist Trilogy

JEWEL'S GOLD (1895) of the "Gold Diggers Collection"

SING A NEW SONG (contemporary and also a Red River Romance)

The prolific author has joined several multi-author collections, organizing a few herself, with more historical romance stories. Her first was "Lockets and Lace" with:

SILENT HARMONY (1867) in 2018

UNIQUELY COMMON (1850-1851) in 2019, and

BITTER HONEY in 2020.

The "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection" also began a new Family Saga, the "Cross Timbers Romance" series:

GONE TO TEXAS (1840), book one also part of 2018 "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection"

TEXAS MY TEXAS (1841), book two

TEXAS TEARS (1845), book three also part of 2019 "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection"

LEAVING TEXAS (1850), book four

TEXAS TROUBLES (1860), book five also part of 2020 "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection"

TEXAS TRAILS (1867), book six

TEXAS TIMBERS (1873), book seven also part of 2021 "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection"

TEXAS WILDFLOWERS (1875) book eight also part of 2022 "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection"

TEXAS TIMES (1878) book nine also part of 2023 "Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection"

She organized the "Prairie Roses Collection" (covered wagon stories) with her:

REMI (1851) released in 2019

LILAH (1859) released in 2020

RUTH (1850) released in 2021

JO (1850) released in 2022 and

AVA (1854) released in 2023

And the "Gold Diggers" with JEWEL'S GOLD (1885), also a Texas Companion Book

She also joined the North & South Collection with KENTUCKY BRIDE and

A Nurse Collection with A NURSE FOR JACOB.

Branching out into the cozy mystery genre with a couple of her favorite Cross Timbers Romance" characters, Morgan and Charity Lowell (from books 4,6,7,8,and 9) as amateur slueths in the mid-800s of Dallas, Texas:

DUPLICITY at the Lowell House,

SKULLDUGGERY in the Sulphur River Bottoms, and

COERCION at the Cow Palace.

Her "Days of Dread" trilogy, a dystopian Endtime story is earning many great reviews!

THE KING'S HIGHWAY

THE SIXTH TRUMPET and

THE KIDRON VALLEY

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Customers find this book a great read with well-woven parallel storylines and strong Christian themes, with one review noting its spiritual Pentecostal elements. The book evokes strong emotions, with many customers mentioning they cried while reading, and features characters who are strong Christians. Customers appreciate the author's heart for God and the book's historical accuracy, with one review highlighting its spot-on historical accuracy. Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning experiencing both laughter and tears while reading.

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35 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive7 negative

Customers praise the book's powerful narrative filled with God's love, featuring well-written parallel storylines that are interwoven throughout.

"...with newfound understanding of God’s truly amazing grace, the incredible power of love and the strength of a life filled with the Holy Spirit...." Read more

"This is a well written story of Nathaniel who comes to Christ and called to be an evangelist...." Read more

"This is a hard one for me to rate. It had an interesting RELATIONAL storyline (emphasizing the relational aspect for a reason); one I..." Read more

"...I loved tenderness of this story. It felt as though it has been in the author’s heart grieving and creating itself into the beautiful story." Read more

34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting how it delves into the reader's mind.

"...might start out a little confused BUT that is quickly eased by the engaging and endearing characters and well-written parallel storylines...." Read more

"...I also felt Ms. McAdoo captured PERFECTLY the JOY that comes from living a Spirit filled life as a believer!..." Read more

"...slave is different and, even though very very sad, was also enjoyable to read...." Read more

"...; one I actually quite enjoyed reading, especially the side story of Jules, Pearl, and Pretty...." Read more

19 customers mention "Faith"17 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the deep abiding love for God expressed in the book, with one customer noting its strong Christian message and another highlighting its spiritual Pentecostal elements.

"...McAdoo’s writing is well known for her strong Christian message and this book is no exception...." Read more

"...baby!!" I share all this because, first of all I'm still GRATEFUL for God's healing of my son who, today, is a minister himself!..." Read more

"...them to see many souls saved, people returning to the Lord, and miracles of healing. “There’s no sin so great that God’s love can’t cover it.”..." Read more

"...It is quick to bring faith and Christ into play. This is Caryl’s trademark and I adore her for it...." Read more

15 customers mention "Emotional content"11 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, describing it as sweet sadness that makes them cry.

"...Yes, you are likely to laugh, cry, ponder and pray throughout this wonderful read...." Read more

"...It is full of angst, anger, betrayal, bitterness, secrets, deceit, and passion. This part of the story will become a story in the story...." Read more

"...Their story is full of historical tidbits and strong emotions. It is quick to bring faith and Christ into play...." Read more

"...I will state that I did not like the last part - too sad - but did show what happens to so many people - yet God does forgive." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting that the characters are strong Christians.

"...a little confused BUT that is quickly eased by the engaging and endearing characters and well-written parallel storylines...." Read more

"...I loved meeting these characters, Evelyn, Nathaniel, and Buddy, plus those from the other other narrative, Pearl and Jules, Pretty and Auntie..." Read more

"...Evelyn is a beautiful character. Marrying Nathaniel was her choice...." Read more

"...Caryl McAdoo is one gifted author with her lovable characters, multiple plots within this story, the power of God shining through along with laughter..." Read more

5 customers mention "Author's heart"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's heart in the book, with one noting how her writing reflects her faith, while another describes it as an unapologetically Christian novel.

"...Caryl McAdoo is one gifted author with her lovable characters, multiple plots within this story, the power of God shining through along with laughter..." Read more

"This novel is openly and unapologetically a Christian novel. The characters are very strong Christians...." Read more

"...I've known Caryl personally for about 7 years, and her writing reflects her heart for God...." Read more

"A great tribute to God's love and miracles, the characters in the book are very realistic...." Read more

4 customers mention "Historical accuracy"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's historical content, with one noting its spot-on accuracy.

"...The spot-on historical accuracy, language and location helps to make this another winning story! WOW (again)!!!..." Read more

"...Their story is full of historical tidbits and strong emotions. It is quick to bring faith and Christ into play...." Read more

"...were able to read the story within the story, which offered us insight into the time period. We followed Evelyn and her family for a number of years...." Read more

"Love the way it provides history and the love of Christ. I plan to follow this author and continue reading her novels." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning they laugh one minute and cry the next.

"...plots within this story, the power of God shining through along with laughter, tears, faith, heartbreak, determination, and never failing trust and..." Read more

"...This book will have you on an emotional roller coaster; laughing one minute and tears the next...." Read more

"...is a writer it's told in third person Her books were well liked humorous and adventurous...." Read more

"Catches your attention and keeps it. Quirky, fun and exciting." Read more

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  • CarpeDiem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mighty Powerful Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017
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    WOW!!! Hold on to your hats, Caryl McAdoo is set to take you for another wild ride with this latest installment (#9) of the Texas Romance Family Saga! My oh my and for sure and for certain you will LOVE this story of great depth and breadth!

    If you have not had a chance to read the other eight books in the series, you might start out a little confused BUT that is quickly eased by the engaging and endearing characters and well-written parallel storylines. You’ll be drawn in and held fast by the fascinating family histories and spectacular storytelling! The spot-on historical accuracy, language and location helps to make this another winning story! WOW (again)!!!

    McAdoo’s writing is well known for her strong Christian message and this book is no exception. You will feel drawn in by the powerful message and come away with newfound understanding of God’s truly amazing grace, the incredible power of love and the strength of a life filled with the Holy Spirit. Yes, you are likely to laugh, cry, ponder and pray throughout this wonderful read.

    I’m giving it this book a full five stars because I really do LOVE it! Yes, I hope to complete the series (I’m now three books into it) and fill up on the remainder of these great stories! Thank you, Caryl, for staying true to your call to write to the glory of God!
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  • Lesuse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mighty to Save is a Mighty Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
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    First of all, I LOVED the Pentecostal elements in this book!! I've been in services where God's presence was so strong I expected to see it! I have seen the Lord perform miracles, one being my own son, who at 9 months old was developmentally slow. Every time we went to the doctor he spent a lot of time measuring his head and being concerned that it was too large for his body. He even sent us to a pediatric neurologist for him to be checked. At 9 mos, he couldn't sit up or crawl, and rarely cried or babbled as babies do. He was very passive. Only really cried if he was hungry. We had an evangelist come to our church for a week and every night there would be a special emphasis. On Thursday night he said there would be a healing line. I stood in line with my baby waiting our turn for him to be anointed with oil and have hands laid on him. A few people in front of me, a child's foot straightened out in the minister's hand during prayer. My baby's feet also turned out, as if he was severely bowlegged, to the extent we wondered if he'd need corrective shoes or braces when he was older. I wasn't sure what I was going to say to say he needed, since the doctor's tests and exams were inconclusive so far. The evangelist approached us and asked what we needed God to heal, and all I mentioned his feet. He asked me if I'd seen what the Lord had done a few minutes earlier with the other child, I nodded, "yes". It was hard to speak as the presence of God was so strong at the altar. The minister started to lay hands on my child and then he stopped, took a step back and tilted his head to one side, as if someone had come up behind him and was speaking in his ear. In just a minute, he stepped up to us and laid hands on my baby and said, "Jesus, heal this baby from the top of his head to the soles of his feet." The presence of God was so strong, it was hard to remain standing. I returned to my seat, a little disappointed that nothing dramatic happened at the moment. However, the Holy Spirit reminded me of the minister's words. . . from the top of his head to the soles of his feet. . .and I realized that covered everything he needed, and then I really began to praise the Lord!! Within a week, my son began to sit up on his own, crawl, and even pull himself up in his bed or wherever he could hold on to something. He also began to babble - continually, and became anything but passive! The next time we went to the doctor, he measured my son's head and said to me, "well his body has finally caught up with his head", as if everything was fine, and he never mentioned anything else about it in the years to come! As the months progressed, I could see that even though my son was obviously better and was progressing ,he was just a little bit behind in his progression, compared to other children his age and based on how his older brother had progressed. I felt guilty even thinking it because God had obviously healed him, but it just kept popping into my head every now and then. About six months later the evangelist returned to our church! I really wanted to tell the minister what God had done, and how my son began to sit up and crawl and chatter and pull himself up, when he hadn't done any of those things before God touched him, and decided I would tell him after the service was over. The evangelist slipped out during the closing prayer and I saw thru the window in the door, that he was in the hall. He got a drink of water from the fountain, and then sat down on the bench in the hall. He'd been walking slowly, obviously spent from the service we'd just had, where God once again moved in mighty way and the preacher had laid hands on many, many people at the altar. I slipped out the door, and rushed to him and called his name, and as fast as I could, told him about my baby's problems and how God had healed him after he'd been prayed for at the earlier meeting. I never mentioned that I worried he was still a little behind. The preacher smiled and praised God. Then he took my hands and closed his eyes and said, "thank you Father -- now complete the healing!!" Again, within days, when I picked him up from the daycare, the worker began to tell me how he was putting together puzzles, and how smart he seemed to be. She'd never mentioned anything like that to me before! Once again, he was changed by God's healing touch! When my son was born, he had severe jaundice. I never thought much about it because lots of babies had jaundice, and after a few days of a bottle instead of the breast, and putting him in the sunlight, it was gone and the bilirubin levels were normal. Several years later, when my son about 4, I read an article in a ladies magazine that high levels of bilirubin, as in infant jaundice, could lead to forms of mental retardation -- mild to severe. God spoke to my heart and said. . . "That's what I healed your son from when he was a baby!!" I share all this because, first of all I'm still GRATEFUL for God's healing of my son who, today, is a minister himself! I also wanted to testify that the stories of the services in Mighty To Save ring true with authenticity! I'm suspicious that the author has attended many services similar to those in her book -- maybe not under a tent, but could be. . . I also felt Ms. McAdoo captured PERFECTLY the JOY that comes from living a Spirit filled life as a believer! I loved meeting these characters, Evelyn, Nathaniel, and Buddy, plus those from the other other narrative, Pearl and Jules, Pretty and Auntie Sweetie Pie, and reading their stories. The reason for 4 stars, and not 5, is only because I felt the transitions between the two tales was often confusing, and could have been clearer. I had to backtrack several times after the narrative had changed and it wasn't evident at first. I also was discouraged at the some of the choices the characters made -- felt cliche sometimes. But, overall I LOVED this book, and will probably pick up others in the series in the future!
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  • bets29
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not Religious - Just some True Facts that occurs everyday throughout the world While Telling of a Families LIFE
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
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    This is a well written story of Nathaniel who comes to Christ and called to be an evangelist. His wife has many gifts,including writing stories - One of these is about a former slave and her story. This story is given in parts in between telling of Nathaniel's ministry and their lives with their young son.
    I do not usually like movies, TV shows, or books that go back & forth between back then and now - BUT this going back to the life of the former slave is different and, even though very very sad, was also enjoyable to read.
    And other back & forth concerning Nathaniel & his family was few & far between - and did not confuse me.
    -- Telling of what occurred while he was ministering - was far from 'religious' and made me think of how it could have been at the beginning of the Azusa Awakening Revivals (much more occurred during the Azusa Awakening but still reminded me of that time AND what is already occurring now in the USA and throughout the world. - And NOTHING Religious about healings and Faith teachings.) I will state that I cried when people were saved and when some people were healed - yeah, this is fiction - but these things happen today.
    I will state that I did not like the last part - too sad - but did show what happens to so many people - yet God does forgive.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good relational story (+), BUT very Pentacostal (-)
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2017
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    This is a hard one for me to rate.

    It had an interesting RELATIONAL storyline (emphasizing the relational aspect for a reason); one I actually quite enjoyed reading, especially the side story of Jules, Pearl, and Pretty.

    That being said, the main storyline of Nathaniel and Evelyn is extremely Pentecostal in nature, specifically "holiness preaching" (though there isn't all that much actual preaching in the book, just reference to it being done) and faith-healing. My background is Pentecostal, so I'm familiar with the terminology and beliefs of the characters, but I am now much more conservative in my faith (such as I no longer believe in extra-biblical revelation from God that reveal the future or golden glory clouds intended to be the Spirit of God descending) so this aspect of the book was actually kind of like a grain of sand in my shoe that irritated me.

    However, separating the Pentecostal beliefs from the character relationships made this book one that I read quickly to find out what happened. It is for these character relationships that I have given it a positive-leaning rating of 3 stars. Would have loved to give it a higher rating, but just can't due to the my uncomfortableness of the Pentecostal leanings in the book.
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  • Johnsy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2017
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    This is one of those books you think about until you can read the next chapter. Likeable believable characters you care about from the start and a really interesting concept as you read the two books as Evelyn writes them. Very enjoyable!
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  • Mrs Wilma Firman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2017
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    A bit slow to start
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  • Gillian Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars God's Holy Spirit at work
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2017
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    This story is very Christian and may not suit every-ones taste. But for those who believe in God's mighty power it is an encouraging read. I found it difficult to sort out exactly what was happening with the various characters at the beginning of the book and was tempted to give up but I am glad that I continued to read it.
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  • Jean Gilbert
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2018
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    Of all the books so far I enjoyed this one the most. I really enjoyed Pearl's store. But I did find myself getting lost at times as no clear line when changing stories from present to Pearl to Jules.
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