In this final book in the Texas Romance family series you will live through three decades of triumphs and tragedies—from the Texas Hill Country to the beaches of Normandy and beyond. As one review put it so well:
"The faithful flock to his father’s tent where Buddy Nightingale leads praise and worship, but like King David, the young psalmist battles a generational curse, lust. On his first night back in Marble Falls, Texas—the place he heard the angels sang fifteen years prior—he beholds Sandra Harris, an eighteen-year-old beauty, attending strictly for the entertainment of the Spirit filled meetings. Love strikes both, but her Church of Christ father wants no part of any holy roller." Sometimes wrong choices we make take us places we never intend to go. And that is exactly what happens in Buddy and Sandra's lives. The author does a good job of creating a story with imperfect but realistic characters and the sin battles they are facing in their lives. I found myself wanting to like these characters, but at the same time I grew to dislike them because of their repeated sin that they just couldn't deal with. This story does show how our loving Heavenly Father gives people the chance to change, when true repentance and conforming to His will is accomplished.

I found this book hard to read, because of the repeated sin that was so prevalent in this story; which was adultery, alcoholism, lust, and lying. Sin brings sadness, and this book had a lot of sadness in the telling of this story. I did appreciate though, how the author finished the story. ( )

It is very hard not to like all the characters in this book. Some I like more than others. Then at other times I want to slap some of the characters like Sandy and Buddy. This romance had many twists and turns. I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out in the end. It will be interesting to see how the 11th book of the series goes. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

Chief of Sinners by Caryl McAdoo is the tenth and final book in her Texas Romance series. Even though it is part of a series, most of which I have not read, it could easily be a stand-alone read. The author gives enough of any of the character's back stories that the reader is not lost in the narrative and left with a lot of questions. Chief of Sinners seems to be an appropriate title for the book as one of the main characters is a talented, Holy Spirit-led singer-evangelist and yet he is beset by sin that follows him throughout much of the story. A sin that has consequences for not just himself but for those around him. God's men were supposed to be perfect but Buddy just can't seem to resist temptation. This is a story of transgressions and a story of forgiveness and redemption. It is a story of each of our lives as we have hopes and dreams that may be shattered by making poor choices and yet there is a God who loves to give His children second chances. The past cannot be changed but what about the future? Chief of Sinners is a book steeped in drama, secrets, suspense, and emotional tension. As the author touches on gritty subjects such as alcoholism, infidelity, and murder she describes scenes with finesse and subtlety and has created well-rounded, vivid characters that are realistic--all their flaws, foibles, and faults are there along with their strengths and humanity. McAdoo writes that her goal in writing is to bring God glory, Chief of Sinners does just that. Don't miss it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour. ( )