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Hearts Stolen (Texas Romance Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Caryl McAdoo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,462 ratings
Unbeknownst to loved ones, a headstrong young wife is snatched off the prairie by two Comanche braves, carried north of the Red River, and traded to their war chief for ponies. After five years, a small detail of Texas Rangers rides into camp, and she determines that day will bring freedom or death. She’ll remain captive no more. Sassy Nightengale almost gives up hope until a company of Texas Rangers rides into Bold Eagle’s peace camp. She learns they’ve come for the negotiated exchange of stolen white women, except her name isn’t on their list. Purposing in her heart to escape captivity with her blue eyed, four- year-old that day, she does everything she can to be noticed.

Famed Texas Ranger Levi Baylor spots the red headed beauty and agrees to the war chief’s price adding his personal horse and weapon to the Republic agents’ offerings. The trade propels the couple on a trail of joy and sorrow. Sweet love blossoms but must be denied. His integrity and her faith in God keep them at arm’s length, not allowing even a kiss. Sassy’s still married to her son’s father, and Levi’s honor-bound to deliver her home—to her husband. Can their forbidden love be made holy? God hates divorce. Is it wrong to hope, expect Nightengale to relinquish his wife and son? Will Sassy and Levi find the redemption they seek for their troubled souls?

Texas Romance Family Saga

• Book 1: VOW UNBROKEN

• Book 2: HEART STOLEN

• Book 3: HOPE REBORN

• Book 4: SINS OF THE MOTHER

• Book 5: DAUGHTERS OF THE HEART

• Book 6: JUST KIN

• Book 7: AT LIBERTY TO LOVE

• Book 8: COVERING LOVE

• Book 9: MIGHTY TO SAVE

• Book 10: CHIEF OF SINNERS


Companion Books to Texas Romance Family Saga

• Book 1: THE BEDWARMER'S SON

• Book 2: SON OF PROMISE

• Book 3: JOHN DAVID'S CALLING (The Revivalist Trilogy #1)

• Book 4: HANNAH CLAIRE'S WILDERNESS (The Revivalist Trilogy#2)

• Book 5: BIPARTISAN LOVE

• Book 6: JEWEL'S GOLD
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Caryl McAdoo and her husband Ron-high school sweethearts-are rearing two grandsons in the woods south of Clarksville, the county seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas. She enjoys four-wheeling over the 916-acre McAdoo Ranch and singing the new songs God gives her. For every blessing in her life, including ten children (including in-loves) and fourteen grandsugars, Caryl credits her relationship with the Lord, and her heart's desire is to glorify Him.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2014
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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 the book's story engaging and unpredictable, with well-developed characters who are involved in historical events, and appreciate its Christian themes that highlight moral values without being preachy. The book receives positive feedback for its uplifting themes of overcoming adversity and emotional journeys. While some customers describe it as a page-turning ride, others find it slow-paced, and the writing quality receives criticism for being wordy and having bad editing. The ending leaves several unanswered questions.

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227 customers mention "Readability"212 positive15 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging, particularly appreciating its unpredictability throughout.

"Adventure danger and love. What wonderful story I love this author.. hope to read more of her books a great author" Read more

"...Timeline may be a bit hard to follow. Some creative elements to this romance, but some of it felt a bit improbable as well, and not wholly resolved...." Read more

"I absolutely loved this book. It pulled me in instantly and I was turning pages as fast as I could...." Read more

"...A touching story from page one. Though there a few flaws in the book, they were easily overlooked. Ready to read the next one!" Read more

56 customers mention "Character development"46 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting how the characters are involved in historical events, with one customer highlighting the distinct voices of each character.

"...All 5 of these are interesting characters, and they all undergo some serious emotional journeys along with their physical trials and travels...." Read more

"...I loved the dialogue between the characters, including Laura, who was only 15 and pregnant and also one of the captives released...." Read more

"...I soon discovered this author knows her Texas history and writes characters that feel real...." Read more

"...The characters are very well developed and likable, and your heart will break over the struggles the characters go through...." Read more

37 customers mention "Humor"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and funny, with one customer particularly enjoying the Rangers' adventures.

"...Personal Enjoyment: 3 -- I liked it. It was enjoyable and entertaining. I wouldn’t mind re-reading it someday, but it’s not a priority." Read more

"...Little Charlie. Roses son was darling and outspoken and I laughed out loud at Laura's thoughts at the Thanksgiving table. The end was bittersweet...." Read more

"...some of it does not seem to be accurate, but still very interesting setting. A lot of the dialogue was kind of annoying...." Read more

"...I found this book refreshing and entertaining. Loved all the characters and the rich plot...." Read more

34 customers mention "Uplifting story"24 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the uplifting story in the book, describing it as a heart-warming tale of overcoming adversity and undergoing emotional journeys, with one customer highlighting it as a special story of joy after suffering abuse.

"...Several characters dealt with finding and maintaining hope, and several came to faith in God in the midst of trying situations, so those are some..." Read more

"...So much adventure jam packed into a story of survival, sadness and renewed love...." Read more

"...Seeing Wallace and Levi finding Christ was a bonus. The end was so sad, but a reality of life. I look forward to reading book three, Hope Reborn...." Read more

"...I also loved their faith in God. A book that I recommend to anyone, especially if you like historical western romance." Read more

24 customers mention "Christianity"24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Christian elements in this book, describing it as one of the best historically based Christian novels, with one customer noting that the moral values are highlighted without being preachy.

"...No explicit sex scenes. Implied moral guidelines for behavior...." Read more

"...But that best part about this book was that it has Christian undertows. This will be a book that is sure to please readers...." Read more

"...I really wanted to like it. I found the historical aspects interesting, some of it does not seem to be accurate, but still very interesting setting..." Read more

"...This book deals with forgiveness and also coming to know Jesus as your personal Lord and savior...." Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some describing it as a page-turning ride and beautiful, while others find it very slow-paced and wild.

"...It pulled me in instantly and I was turning pages as fast as I could...." Read more

"...Setting is clear and believable. Timeline may be a bit hard to follow...." Read more

"...He's so cute and so smart...." Read more

"...Very wordy altogether and then rushed in the end. Many, many, many lines repeated over and over and over...(well, you get it)." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive15 negative

Customers criticize the writing quality of the book, noting issues with wordiness, confusing punctuation, and bad editing.

"...Mechanics and Writing: 2.75 -- Frequent typos, punctuation issues, and word errors. (>30/100 pgs) Some of the errors are mildly confusing...." Read more

"...Instead, the book just ended and was very unfulfilling to read. I found that the side story of the four year old was a bit unbelievable...." Read more

"...few and easily overlooked, but this one suffers quite a bit from really bad editing...." Read more

"...Although this is a serious, it does stand alone. There were very few typos...." Read more

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Customers find the ending of the book unsatisfactory, with several reviews mentioning unresolved storylines and unanswered questions.

"...all of the relationships, and some of the romantic relationships were a bit confusing, but there are clearly strong friendships and lots of..." Read more

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"...to rate this story 4 stars & not 5 though because the family connections were very confusing & the book would go from super intriguing to so slow I..." Read more

"...The book doesn't end - it just sort of stops...." Read more

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  • Janice anzaldo
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2025
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    Adventure danger and love. What wonderful story I love this author.. hope to read more of her books a great author
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  • R. Miller
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.4 stars: Hearts Stolen by Caryl McAdoo
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017
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    5 years after 'Sassy' Rose is carried off by the Comanche, Texas Rangers -- including her childhood neighbor, Levi -- arrive to negotiate the return of white captives; in the process of escorting Rose home, Levi falls in love with her and her son Charley, which makes things wonderful but complicated.

    (Though reviews are inherently subjective, I prefer to provide some organization to my opinions through the use of a personal rubric. The following notes may contain spoilers.)

    Plot and Setting: 3.5 -- Plot mixes the overly convenient with unique elements, and has a slight lack of focus. Plot points in sub-plots are dropped or not resolved. Setting is clear and believable. Timeline may be a bit hard to follow. Some creative elements to this romance, but some of it felt a bit improbable as well, and not wholly resolved. Partially that comes from being the second book in what is apparently something of a family epic. There were quite a few references to events and characters from book 1 (which I have not read), and the ending rather awkwardly returns more to the previous story, rather than the current storylines, which are not well wrapped up. Rose and Levi's story ended rather suddenly and was slightly anticlimactic, and we get no answers at all for Wallace and Laura. Lots of travel and movement in place and time, which was just a tad challenging to follow.

    Characters: 3.75 -- Main characters are relatable, realistic, interesting, and dynamic. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified. Relationships between characters are not especially well developed, but what is there is generally good. This book essentially has 5 main characters: not just Sassy/Rose and Levi, but also Charley, Wallace, and Laura. All 5 of these are interesting characters, and they all undergo some serious emotional journeys along with their physical trials and travels. There's some good depth for all of 5, even Charley, to a lesser extent -- he is just 4 after all. Other characters that come and go in the book are much simpler. I didn't necessarily understand all of the relationships, and some of the romantic relationships were a bit confusing, but there are clearly strong friendships and lots of protective love going around.

    Mechanics and Writing: 2.75 -- Frequent typos, punctuation issues, and word errors. (>30/100 pgs) Some of the errors are mildly confusing. Generally solid use of POV. Average writing, with strong parts and parts that struggle. Errors include: compound word and/or homophone confusion, slightly confusing punctuation or formatting issues (such as a failure to set thoughts, prayers, and memories of other people's words apart with italics). Also, commas are important! There is often a big difference in meaning when a comma is missing. For example, "Duck ladies" and, "Duck, ladies" are not the same. There's a problem with inconsistent indents in this book, too, and sometimes an unneeded space before a comma or period. POV is probably mostly Rose and Levi, but there are plenty of sections of Laura, Charley, and Wallace, too, and a few from a Comanche perspective. There's a lot of what you might call country grammar, especially from Laura. I've not counted those as errors for the most part, though some (notably 'of' instead of 'have' in phrases like 'should have') really rubbed me wrong.

    Redeeming Value: 4 -- Partially focused uplifting themes or lessons. Drugs, alcohol, violence, etc, are not glorified, though there is some shaky ground. No explicit sex scenes. Implied moral guidelines for behavior. Several characters dealt with finding and maintaining hope, and several came to faith in God in the midst of trying situations, so those are some solid themes. We also have the idea of finding the good in even the most horrible situations. While graphic and explicit mentions of sex are avoided, there are clear sexual elements involved, especially men taking advantage of women in various ways. And violence also comes into play, including a bit of blood and gore. Our heroes are on the side of the law as Texas Rangers, and although they contemplate murder a few times, they are careful to limit their violence to those who are endangering other people.

    Personal Enjoyment: 3 -- I liked it. It was enjoyable and entertaining. I wouldn’t mind re-reading it someday, but it’s not a priority.
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  • E. Carter
    5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2016
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    I absolutely loved this book. It pulled me in instantly and I was turning pages as fast as I could. So much adventure jam packed into a story of survival, sadness and renewed love. But that best part about this book was that it has Christian undertows. This will be a book that is sure to please readers.

    Sassy, also known as Rose has been held captive for 5 years by the Comanches. She has always hoped that somehow she would be able to escape or be rescued. If she is rescued will her husband accept her? Will he recognize that the child she has had is his? Surely he must since he looks just like him.

    Levi, has been carrying around a letter from his little sister for 5 years about her friend going missing. He has always kept an eye out when he was roaming as a Texas Ranger. What will happen when it is his job to help with the peace treaty between the Republic of Texas and the Indian Nations?

    Laura, kidnapped by the Indians is pregnant and scared. What will become of her when she is returned to civilization? Will her family accept her? What about her child, he or she will always be a half breed, what man would marry a woman who has half breed for a child? Is there any hope for her?

    Wallace, has heard about Rebecca for years from his partner, Levi. Now the time has come that he is going to meet her. Will they hit it off? Will she be a beautiful as he has dreamt? But he has met and helped to save the young Laura. They have formed a friendship or has it become more as they traveled back to civilization? Wallace is torn, but he needs to make a decision...what will he decide.
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  • NetJunkie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Caryl McAdoo does it again, with another great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017
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    One can't help but root for Levi and Rose throughout the book. It is clear that they belong together and that Levy should be the one raising Charley.

    Sassy (Rose) is stolen by Indians, for five years she is forced to be a third wife of a warrior. Her American son is born while she is captive. He is raised as and Indian, but Rose tries to raise him as her son, an American.

    Finally Texas Rangers, Levy Baylor and Wallace Rusk show up to trade items for the white women. Levy ends up trading his horse, gun and other items for Rose and her son Charley. Levy recognized Rose as his sister's best friend who he knew came up missing five years ago.

    Levy and Rose can't hide their attraction to each other and quickly fall in love, but there is a problem. Rose is still married to Charley's dad.

    The story shows their struggles with their feelings, their trip back home, then another trip to Missouri to confront Rose's husband so she can become free to marry Levy.

    Along the way, Wallace and Levy find God and learn to rely on faith more than guns.

    A touching story from page one. Though there a few flaws in the book, they were easily overlooked. Ready to read the next one!
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  • Cy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fate
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
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    Rose was fifteen and married. She did not obey her husband and went to her mothers, the comanches got her and it would be five years later Before she would be released. Her heart would go to another. Halfway through this book it got very redundant, over and over will he won't he. That is why it got only three stars, the story was good.
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  • D.L.R
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hearts Stolen
    Reviewed in Australia on December 1, 2016
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    This story takes place when Texas was not a state, Indians use to steel young women and do awful things to them. These women were brutally beaten and forced into slavery for the squaws. Some were for breeding. In any case some of these women were brought back into the Society and had a hard time adjusting to the changes around them, most came back with babies in their bellies and the children were ridiculed and had hard lives. This story is about a few women who were saved, the book is very good. My opinion is it dragged on a bit with getting to the husband, what ifs were a plenty, a whole lot of bad grammar due to the characters.

    I do recommend this book. It's really not a stand alone because you are left with the ending thinking we'll what next.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2020
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    Was hooked from the first page, easy to read and lots of detail , only one downside it was over to soon.
    Happy reading folk's
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  • GEBS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2015
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    Anyone who needs a good read, it gives an insight to the frontier history, how faith can truly be a life saver and how it can still help people.
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  • TinaG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2016
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    Well written story, likable characters and an encouraging message. I am going to get the next book from this author right now!
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  • r p southwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hearts stolen by Carol McAdoo
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2015
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    Easy to read book that captures your attention. Loved the story and characters. Would certainly read more from this author.
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