Books by Caryl McAdoo

It all started one spring morning with a complicated calculus problem that Beth Bryant couldn't figure out. Hoping to get a little help from the brilliant Stone twins, Rick and Ryan, and their idiot savant relative they call "Cousin", Beth leaves them the problem, getting their assurance that they'll have it figured out by early afternoon. But by two o'clock, the calculus problem is the least of the foursome's problems. When Beth goes to retrieve the promised answer, she finds Ryan dead, slumped over his computer keyboard, while Cousin babbles incoherently about pi in the corner.

Then the police arrive, informing her that someone tried to murder Ryan's brother Rick as well. Suddenly, she finds herself under suspicion, and the FBI has become involved. Now, not only do the police suspect she's withholding information and pull her in for more questioning, but the Feds are following her every move...and they're looking for more than who murdered Ryan, and she has no idea what it could be. All that Beth is absolutely sure of are three things; she shouldn't trust anyone, nothing is what it appears to be, and she is in great danger.

This fictionalized account follows an Oklahoma boy to war. Through his experiences, you journey with him to manhood and realize the price he personally paid during World War II. - - - - - - - His story opens on a successful sortie bombing Japanese targets, ubt on the way back to his carrier Hornet, his Hellcat fighter runs dry forcing him to put down in the Pacific Ocean. A rescue plane shows up, but capsizes taking off, and our hero spends three nights and four days with two other men floating with a one-man life boat.

Whether you're searching for something special to add to your home decor, a treasured item from your childhood, or just out looking for the fun of it, antiquing can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. Take the guesswork out of those weekend excursions with Antiquing in North Texas. In this thorough guide to antique shops, malls, and flea markets in the North Texas area, each establishment is rated by stars and dollar signs, based on quality, quantity, and price, by longtime expert antiquers. With convenient maps and concise overviews, this book is a must-read for the dedicated collector as well as the beginning antiquer.

It all started, one spring morning, with a complicated calculus problem that Beth Bryant couldn't figure out. Hoping to get a little help from the brilliant Stone twins, Rick and Ryan, and their idiot savant relative they call ""Cousin"", Beth leaves them the problem getting their assurance that they'll have it figured out by early afternoon. But by two o'clock, the calculus problem is the least of the foursome's problems. When Beth goes to retrieve the promised answer, she finds Ryan dead, slumped over his computer keyboard, while Cousin babbles incoherently about pi in the corner. Then the police arrive, informing her someone tried to murder Ryan's brother Rick as well. Suddenly, she finds herself under suspicion, and the FBI has become involved. Now, not only do the police suspect she's withholding information and pull her in for more questioning, but the Feds are following her every move...and they're looking for more than who murdered Ryan, and she has no idea what it could be. All that Beth is absolutely sure of is three things; she shouldn't trust anyone, nothing is what it appears to be, and she is in great danger.

The McAdoos' chatty, folksy style gives us an endearing glimpse into the lives of some of Texas's courageous firefighters and a peek into firehouse kitchens across the state.

Complete with new beginnings and the promise of happy endings, the Howard Books Spring 2013 Fiction eSampler has an array of debut authors and perennial favorites for you to try out and enjoy. Step back in time with our historical fiction, fall in love with our inspirational romance, and enjoy our contemporary stories. If you would like to learn more about any of our authors or the titles featured, please visit us at HowardBooksOnline.com, follow @Howard_Books, or like us at Facebook.com/HowardBooks and sign up to receive our free monthly e-newsletter to stay informed of all of Howard's fiction releases.

With chapter excerpts from the following Spring 2014 new releases:

Sinners and the Sea by Rebecca Kanner

Friend Me by John Faubion

The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki

The Thief by Stephanie Landsem

Healer of Carthage by Lynne Gentry

Vow Unbroken by Caryl McAdoo

The Shepherd's Song by Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers

Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury

Fearless Hope by Serena Miller

Sing for Me by Karen Halvorsen Schreck

Fair Play by Deaanne Gist

Chateau of Secrets by Melanie Dobson

Somebody Like You by Beth K. Vogt

Visit HowardBooksOnline.com for more on these and other authors.

Wealthy recluse W. G. Preston is looking to choose a wife and devises a Survivor-style game where the winner gets possibly the love of her life. The rules are never simple and one lady is sent home each month until only Mrs. Right re- mains. Will Lady Luck choose practical Audrey, who lied on her application; or Charlotte, the Southern Belle who knows all about antiques and how to please a man? Or graceful Virginia who has a secret, quiet little Natalie, or redheaded Holly with her Dolly Parton chest? Or Marge, the oldest who does her best to keep the peace between an ex-Miss America finalist and Vicki, the beautiful, daring vixen?

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?

A spunky young widow hires a War of 1812 veteran with a bad reputation to help her get her cotton to Jefferson to meet the wagon train, and sparks fly--but can she love a man who doesn't love the Lord?

Susannah Abbot Baylor reluctantly hires Henry Buckmeyer to help her along the Jefferson Trace, the hard stretch of land between her Texas farm and the cotton market, where she is determined to get a fair price for her crop. It's been a rough year, and she's in danger of losing the land her husband left to her and the children, but she'll need help getting both of her wagons to Jefferson safely. She knows Henry's reputation as a layabout and is prepared for his insolence, but she is not expecting his irresistible good looks or his gentle manner. Soon they are entwined in a romantic relationship that only gets more complicated when Susannah learns that Henry doesn't know God the way she does. Dangers arise on the road--but none as difficult as the trial her heart is going through.

Will Susannah and Henry's love overcome their differences? And will she get her crop safely to the cotton market with enough money to save the farm? In this heartening and adventurous tale, a young woman's fortitude, faith, and heart are put to the ultimate test.