About the Book

Book: A Wealth Beyond Riches

Author: Vickie McDonough

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: May 12, 2026

She’s searching for a place to belong. He’s haunted by the horrors of war. When danger threatens everything they hold dear, they must trust in God’s plan to find their way home.

Sasha Di Carlo has spent her life in her famous actress mother’s shadow, longing for family and roots. When she learns she has an uncle in Indian Territory, she seizes the chance for a new beginning. Upon arriving at her uncle’s ranch, she finds herself drawn to his quiet carpenter, Jim Conners, even as she struggles to embrace her Creek heritage.

Jim Conners came to Indian Territory hoping to escape the nightmares of his time in the Spanish-American War. Working for kind-hearted Dewey Hummingbird has helped heal his spirit, but Dewey’s beautiful niece stirs long-buried feelings. Just as his discovery of his own Native American ancestry offers the opportunity to build a bridge between them, corrupt oil companies target Dewey’s land. As Sasha and Jim work to protect their loved ones and help struggling oil field widows, they discover that true wealth lies not in riches, but in faith, family, and the courage to love.

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About the Author

Vickie McDonough is the CBA, EPCA and Amazon best-selling author of 54 books and novellas. Vickie grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys, lawmen, and others living in the Old West. Vickie’s books have won numerous awards including the Booksellers Best, OWFI Best Fiction Novel Award, the Inspirational Readers’ Choice awards. When she’s not writing, Vickie enjoys reading, making cards, gardening, and traveling.

More from Vickie

If you read Sooner or Later, you met Jimmy when he was a young boy. He’s now grown and struggling with PTSD after fighting in the war. Oklahoma, at this time, was split in two, with the eastern section being Indian Territory and the western half, the Oklahoma Territory. Jimmy has left his family and taken a job building a house for an older Indian man. But he’s soon in for a big surprise.

Interview with the Author

What does success as an author look like to you?

It looks like an email from a reader who was encouraged by my book.

Which character did you connect to best in this book?

I’d have to say the hero, Jim. He was raised in Oklahoma like me, he’s pretty down-to-earth with good values, and he has a strong faith in God.

Which part of the book was the most difficult to write?

It’s always the middle for me. The beginning usually starts off well, and the ending wraps up fairly quickly, but keeping the pace moving in the middle of the book can be a challenge. That’s the time to make something exciting happen or to have a big plot twist.

What inspired this book?

Oklahoma has a unique history. At one time, the state was divided into two territories. One part was Indian Territory, where Indian tribes were relocated to in the 1800s. The other part was the Oklahoma Territory, which were the Unassigned Indian lands. The Unassigned Lands were settled by several land runs, or a huge race for the land. I covered the 1889 land rush in Sooner or Later. Several decades later, oil was discovered in Oklahoma. A Wealth Beyond Riches touches on the good and bad parts of that time.

Which author influenced the you most?

Two of the authors who influenced me in the beginning days of my writing were western fiction authors, by they weren’t Christians. They wrote incredible stories, but I didn’t care for the sex scenes and knew I never wanted to writes those. I was thrilled when I discovered Christian fiction in its early days.

What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?

Jermiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

What is your vacation spot?

The place we go most often is Branson, MO. It’s less than a four-hour drive, so we often leave on Friday morning and go for a long weekend. There’s so much to do there and some great shows to see. I also love going to the Caribbean and have been blessed to go on two cruises down there. The water is just so amazing!