Caleb’s Destiny: Troubles in the West, book 1
Carole Brown
Inspirational historical fiction
May 22, 2020
Story & Logic Media Group
ISBN-13: 9781941622636
282 pp
$2.99 ebook
$12.99 Print
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About the Book:
Mr. Michael, Destiny Rose McCulloch, and Hunter have a
mysterious history. Why were three fathers, all business partners, murdered
under suspicious circumstances while on their quest to find gold?
Hunter is determined to protect his boss and the precocious
young lady who he suspects holds a key answer to his questions.
Mr. Michael wants only to be left alone to attend to his
property, but what can he do when Destiny refuses to leave and captures the
heart of every one of his employees?
Destiny almost forgets her quest when she falls in love with
Mr. Michael's ranch and all the people there. And then Mr. Michael is much too
alluring to ignore. The preacher man back east where she took her schooling
tried to claim her heart, but the longer she stays the less she can remember
him. She only came west to find a little boy she knew years ago. A little boy
all grown up by now...unless, of course, he's dead.
Three children, connected through tragedy and separated by
time, are fated to reunite and re-right some powerful wrongs.
My Review
Brown’s latest story-telling chops take her fans back to
gold rush days, with all the deviousness mankind can wrought. Three youngsters,
gathered by tragedy and separated by time are fated to reunite and re-right
some powerful wrongs. Rich setting and always excellent scenes will enchant the
lover the romantic historical suspense.
Brown’s stories tend to be rich on nuance and detail,
spiritual and wholesome tales. In this
story, we hearken back to gold rush days in Colorado, where men become
impatient and fools rush in. Three children, orphaned at the outset of the
1870s, are brought together for a very brief time after suffering tragedy.
Young Caleb is a determined protector; Destiny is a spitfire
young girl, and Hunter, a young man with a loyal heart. They all witness
horrifying crimes. The story picks up fifteen years later when Destiny travels
back to the west in an effort to learn more of her history, Only a child when
sent to Boston, she longs for a sense of family and friendship she once knew
after losing her mother. Her reintroduction to Colorado is a rather violent
one, and she’s rescued by the local landowner—a man burdened by secrets.
Caleb’s Destiny continues to unfold as the past slowly opens
to reveal the intrigue and reasons behind the sorrowful events of the past.
Lovingly researched with well-fleshed characters, Brown unwinds her story
through multiple viewpoints, great dialog and realistic events. Fans of
historical fiction with all the romance and suspense of classic westerns will
find much to love.
A brief Interview with Carole:
Is there a story behind Caleb's Destiny?
Actually, a few years ago, I wanted to enter a book for a
contest. When I brainstormed with my hubby, he came up with the plot for the
book. I began writing but didn't complete it. This year I decided to finish
that beginning. I'd just recently began a Chore & Writing Crawl, which I've
been following meticulously (or almost). Doing this has helped me complete this
approximately 90,000 word novel in around two and ½ months.
Where do you get the names for your characters?
In this book, it was easy. Our niece lost her baby girl
whose name was Destiny. This niece is so special. Loves us and my books. It was
decided almost from the first that the female protagonist would be called
Destiny. :) For me, it seems that the
names just came to me. I use origins for some names to suit the personality of
a character. I use a baby name book. It just depends on the book and character.
But it's so much fun choosing!
As far as Mr. Michael's name, it came from a nephew who died
unexpectedly and devastated the family. It was a good thing to use his name.
Do you have favorite research books?
I do, and they are such simple but important ones to me. A
dictionary, a synonym, a baby's name book, some crime books, personality books.
These are my go-to research books. For other research, I use the internet and
try to find specialists in whatever I need to learn about some detail. Lots of
fun!
About Carole:
Besides being a member and active participant of many
writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. An author of
ten books, she loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books, along
with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for
outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but
have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they
enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and
did she mention their grandsons?
Personal blog: http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Carole-Brown/e/B00EZV4RFY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1427898838&sr=8-1
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