I AM My Beloved Review, Guest Post and Giveaway!

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About the Book

 

I am my beloved

Title: I Am My Beloved

Author: Caryl McAdoo

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Release Date: April, 2018

The wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. How could the wisest man ever to live turn away from following God? The key is in Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs that King Solomon wrote after his return to the Lord. Who was the Shulamite? And why did he call her his sister spouse? Only God knows all the answers, but the King Solomon left clues. You will never forget reading this anointed story of love and may find yourself setting it down to wipe tears away or simply worship the great I AM.

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My Perspective

 

I was immediately drawn to the cover of this book. The colors are really what captured my attention. The beautiful sky in the background, the gold colors of the words “I Am”, and the woman. She has this intriguing look on her face that draws me in, makes me want to learn about her and her story. When I saw what the length of the story was, I have to admit I was a little nervous. Biblical fiction in a short amount of time? I didn’t think it could be done. But Caryl McAdoo has managed to capture my attention, pay full detail to the story, and leave the reader with a sense of closing by the end. All in less then 200 pages.

The thing I love about Biblical Fiction is that it allows the readers to experience a little bit more of the bible. Although a work of fiction, I could hear David saying the things Caryl wrote to Abishag. I could see her crying when he dies. I could see Solomon enter the scene, building the temple. It really brought the story to life. And what’s even better – I just happened to read this portion of scripture literally a few days before I read this book. So the story was already fresh in my mind. This only enhanced my experience! If you are looking for a story to lift your spirits, bring the bible to life, and make you want to worship the Lord, then this is the book for you. I encourage you to give it a try.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

 

About the Author

 

Caryl McAdoo

 

Caryl McAdoo prays her story brings God glory, and a quick scroll through her novels’ rankings by Christian readers attests to the Father’s faithfulness. She loves writing almost as much as singing the new songs He gives her—look her up on YouTube to hear a few. Her high school sweetheart husband won her heart fifty-two years ago, and now they share four children and seventeen grandsugars. Ron and Caryl live in the woods south of Clarksville, seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas, waiting expectantly for God to open the next door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest Post from Caryl McAdoo

 

I AM My Beloved is a story unlike any I’ve ever written in that it moved me so. Not saying all my stories don’t move me, they do—to tears and laughter. Just today I got all teary writing a scene in my WIP for next September. But I AM My Beloved moved me to worship. I literally would stop typing, bask in God’s presence, and worship.

I believe that it is anointed and of course, as always, pray it will give God glory. I pray that His children will be blessed and drawn closer to the Father reading it. It’s a romance, yes, but nothing like any proverbial historical romances you’ve ever read.

It’s the story of Abishag. Have you ever heard of her? Her name is mentioned only five times in the Bible, all in 1Kings. “So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.” Kings 1:3 They brought her to King David. To keep him warm during his dying days.

Scripture tells us the she cherished David, and also that he never knew her—his virgin queen. You’ll love her heart, creativity, attitudes, intelligence, and spirit of submission. It’s like all God’s beloved daughters can identify with her. Writing her story was akin to writing a love letter to Jesus. So often, it was Him and me, not these characters of olden days brought to life in I AM My Beloved.

This love story of what happens to Abishag after David’s death when Solomon, heir to the Throne becomes King of Israel. And perhaps, you’ll get a whole new take on the wisest man ever to live, as he takes on building the Temple of God, foreign wives, follows after their gods, then returns to serve the One True God and write Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon.

At its end, is a section I call “Search the Scriptures” that point out and explain the clues that led to its writing. I hope you’ll enjoy it!

 

 

Blog Stops

 

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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 6

Janices book reviews, June 7

Jeanette’s Thoughts, June 8

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Bibliophile Reviews, June 10

Carpe Diem, June 11

A Baker’s Perspective, June 12

The Christian Fiction Girl, June 13

Red Headed Book Lady, June 14

Bigreadersite, June 14

Godly Book Reviews, June 15

Christian Author, J.E.Grace, June 15

 

 

Giveaway

 

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To celebrate her tour, Caryl is giving away

GRAND PRIZE : $50 Amazon Gift Card
1st Prize: TWO novels–Choice-of-Caryl’s Titles (print or ebook)
2nd-4th: (three winners) ebook of I AM My Beloved
5th-7th: print copy VOW UNBROKEN!!

Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/ceba/i-am-my-beloved-celebration-tour-giveaway

11 responses to “I AM My Beloved Review, Guest Post and Giveaway!

  1. Kay Garrett

    Thank you for your review on “I Am My Beloved” by Caryl McAdoo and for being part of the blog tour.

    I’d love the chance to read this book. It sounds like an amazing read.

  2. James Robert

    Congrats on the tour and thank you for the review, book description and giveaway as well. Great Post!

    • Jessica

      I know what you mean. A book has to be really good and hold my attention if it’s too long!

  3. Angela Saver

    This book tour is awesome! I am My Beloved sounds like a good read!