Rebecca Rosenberg's novel, Gold Digger, is a work of historical fiction based on an actual person.  Elizabeth McCourt Tabor came to be known as Baby Doe after she moved to Colorado in 1878 with her first husband  to work her father-in-law's gold mine.  Everything goes wrong and she vows never to be dependent on anyone again.  Resourceful, strong and independent are just a few of adjectives that describe her.  She struggles to make her own way, all the while rejecting offers from men.  Finally, there is one man she can not refuse.  Her life takes a path she could never have imagined.

This is a well written and enthralling novel.  It brings to life important historical characters who lived in an exciting age.  The story is so well told readers that are transported back in time and become immersed in the narrative.  Highly recommended.  

I am looking forward to reading the sequel.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley.  The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

An engaging tale based  on Elizabeth McCourt Doe(nicknamed Baby Doe)'s life in Colorado during the late 1800s. A time of Indian massacres, Chinese riots, railroad and mine wars. A time of colorful characters- Doc Holliday, Presidents Grant and Arthur, cowboys and gamblers.  Her story is one of rags to riches to rags, heartache, love found and lost and found, scandals, politics and loyalty. The book dragged at times and for such an intriguing character I felt the portrayal of Baby doe was flat at times. I still recommend spending time reading this especially of you love learning about our country's history.  This is a tale of survival and resilience and I look forward to the sequel.

Granted an "unspeakable" divorce in the late 1800s, Baby Doe forges onward in the textile then mining business without a man for years.  She rediscovers love along with fame, and fortune, but not without ups and downs chasing riches in silver mining.

I became a fan of this author when I read her first novel, THE SECRET LIFE OF MRS. LONDON, so I was pleased to have the opportunity to read an advanced copy of GOLD DIGGER. As before, the author has taken a true story--a true love story--and has brought it to new life for today's readers. Everything is here for a rollicking ride. This story pull together a forbidden love, the wild west, politics, and mining for riches set against the backdrop of my favorite state, Colorado. 

The most impressive part of the novel is the depiction of its main characters, Horace and Baby Doe Tabor, who seemed so real to me I wished I'd known them. As they endured the cruel pettiness of people who lived during their era, their love stayed true. I ached for both of them.

Even though I know how this story ends, I was thrilled to see that there will be a Part II, and I'll look forward to devouring that novel as well. Don't miss this rags-to-riches-to-rags again, compelling read.

So Ms. Rosenberg is a new to me author - and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to read this book. This book has well written characters and intriguing story line. Baby Doe is the main character who is intriuging, charming, and beautiful. You will see her story unfold in 19th Century gold country. One of the things I really liked is that her story is based on the real Baby Doe. This had me looking up the true Baby Doe. I love when I can read  a book and learn some stuff along the way. I look forward to more from this author. 

I received a copy of this book through the author. All thoughts are my own.

This is a story based on the real life figure of Elizabeth Tabor. She went to Colorado in search of gold. While there she faces many hardships. I found Elizabeth to be a strong and resilient figure. Despite many obstacles, she never let anything faze her. She was a strong woman throughout. The writing is very well-written and the setting is very realistic almost as if the reader was there walking beside the Elizabeth. This novel is perfect for fans of Janet Benton, Robert Hicks, and Jim Fergus. Full review to come!

Author Rebecca Rosenberg’s novel Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor explores the life of Baby Doe Tabor, née Elizabeth McCourt, during the late Victorian era in Colorado. Baby Doe and the economic upheaval and sociological changes of the Gilded Era is well-documented here. Baby Doe was an amazing woman and Rosenberg does an adequate job telling her story, though highly fictionalizing it. The story has the scope of a historical saga, but I was most disappointed in the lack of depth, especially emotional depth, in the novel. Events were mostly told rather than shown.

I definitely recommend this book. Lizzie is one strong women, trying to make a life for herself. I couldn’t read it fast enough. Don’t miss out.

GOLD DIGGER: THE REMARKABLE BABY DOE TABOR by Rebecca Rosenberg is a work of historical fiction based on the life of Elizabeth McCourt Doe Tabor, aka Baby Doe.  It is set in the late 1800s during the heyday of gold and silver mining in Colorado.  After moving to Colorado with her new husband, Harvey, to make their fortune in a gold mine, Baby Doe finds herself suddenly without a husband and living alone in poverty, estranged from friends and family.  Later, she meets “silver king” and politician, Horace Tabor and despite him being married, they embark on a forbidden romance that eventually results in them both being shunned by the society they once dominated.  This intriguing rags-to-riches-to-rags story is told with vivid descriptions and realistic detail.  The characters were well-portrayed and believable and I loved how fiercely independent and resilient Baby Doe was in the face of all the difficulties she faced.  I must confess I knew nothing about this strong woman from American history and I always like learning something new when I read historical fiction.  I really enjoyed this well-written and engaging book and I look forward to the sequel, SILVER DOLLAR, coming later this year. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy.

Rebecca Rosenberg’s writes a captivating story about legendary Baby Doe Tabor.  Her story is very convincing and moving with intimate details about Baby Doe’s scandalous reputation and tenacity for prosperity from mining in the late 1800’s. 
I am looking forward to reading her sequel, SILVER DOLLAR.

I received an advance copy of this book and thoroughly enjoyed reading this new historical novel by Rebecca Rosenberg. The story of Lizzie"Baby Doe"Tabor, steeped in the Colorado mining heydays, reflects the politics and morality of this era, and the strength and self confidence of this remarkable young woman. This is a tale of love and survival!

Rebecca Rosenberg brings the story of Baby Doe Tabor’s remarkable life about a young beauty who travels to the Wild West with her new husband to find riches in the Colorado gold mines. While her looks are what attracts the attention of everyone in these dusty and unsophisticated towns, it is Baby Doe’s determination and strength that makes the reader fall in love with her.  

I loved the descriptions of that era that the author used including details of clothing, from the Buckskinned Indians in beaver pelts, the threadbare denims of the miners and the beautiful dresses Baby Doe wore, such as the “violet organdy edged with silver filigree” and “ribbons that tied up the outer skirt revealing an underskirt of cornflower blue”. And the thrill that Baby Doe felt when she first saw the Clear Creek Canyon, “sheer rock walls rose like a formidable fortress, grand and terrifying” with “the majesty of it all cracked her heart open as surely as if the Pawnee had, pouring her hopes onto the magnificent mountains.” These vivid descriptions fill the book with images that take you to that time and place.

Baby Doe’s life moves at a frenetic speed and there are such joyful times but also an abundance of sadness. I was fully engaged in her story while I rooted for her, laughed with her and cried with her. It’s a story that leaves you wondering whatever became of her and her beloved Matchless Mine. It’s so wonderful to know that Rosenberg has already started the sequel to this remarkable woman’s story.

I received a free copy of this digital ARC from the author in return for a fair and unbiased review. This book is historical fiction based on real people and places.
Lizzie leaves Oshkosh with her brand new husband Harvey to manage a gold mine in Colorado. She is a feisty character determined to help her husband and the mine become a success. She is given the nickname, Baby Doe (her eyes are likened to a baby deer's) and it sticks. It's an exciting time in Colorado. Fortunes are made and lost and towns are built. I liked the story at the beginning (3 stars) but towards the end I upgraded it to 4 stars and couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed this book.
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Thank you to Rebecca Rosenberg and NetGalley for an ARC of Gold Digger in exchange for an honest review.

Very interesting, well written Historical fiction about the struggles and triumphs of Lizzie 'Baby Doe' Tabor.  In the late 1800's., she was beautiful strong and stubborn and she defied Victorian gender values to work in the Colorado gold mines or what ever she needed to do to make it rich. I loved how the author weaved the story and how she portrayed the rich and colorful characters, I'm giving this one a 4 star rating and suggest you grab a copy!

It doesn't matter what era it is as proof that money does not buy happiness.  I was amazed at the wealth and extravagance displayed and the lengths people went too to obtain it.  I haven't read many books on the gold rush though it was interesting how much people just moved west in droves to find the American dream.  I found the book to drag a little for me but the writing was well done. 
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.  This review was in my own words.

Great story. I learned so much about an era that I feel needs to get more attention. The storytelling was amazing and I became so interested in Baby Doe's story that I had to find out the rest of her story.  I was very glad to find out at the end of the book that a sequel is in the works!# Golddigger

Awesome story. A little romance some drama and a lot of suspense ! The real life of women during this day, and spirited story of one woman who paved the way for generations to come, it was great, and You wanted to know how this story ended...i want to read the next book by this author

If you, like me, enjoy historical fiction centered around a courageous leading lady, then Gold Digger, The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor by Rebecca Rosenberg is the book for you.  Set during the gold rush, this gem of a novel tells the rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-cliffhanger story of a young and newlywed woman who travels west to stake their claim on a mine gifted by her wealthy father-in-law. Her goal and her family’s expectation were that she would send riches home to bail out her bankrupt father. While Lizzie a/k/a Baby Doe is up for the challenge, her husband is not. He abandons her while she is carrying his child.  Rather than return home a failure in the eyes of her family, Baby Doe resolves to make it on her own despite enormous odds.

As in Rosenberg’s earlier novel, The Secret Life of Mrs. London, Gold Digger has some hilarious and unexpectant scenes. The quick-witted and silver-tongued Baby Doe and had me snickering as she brushed off endless unwanted advances and engaged in Real Housewife franchise level spats with the women. Cast as a woman who could have any man she wanted but not a single female friend, Baby Doe kept her eye on the prize. Once she set her sights on the silver king Horace Tabor, you knew his heart didn’t stand a chance.

Gold Digger is rich with colorful characters, quick dialogue, interesting facts, and a fascinating era. An enthusiastic 4-star review; I eagerly await publication of the continuation of Baby Doe’s story in Rosenberg’s Silver Dollar, scheduled for publication in September 2019.

Thank you to Rebecca Rosenberg and NetGalley for an ARC of Gold Digger in exchange for an honest review.

I was instantly drawn in by the cover and then the summary. That is a lovely cover and the story sounds sooooooo good. 

The story follows Baby Doe,  born Elizabeth McCourt, who would become a legend of Colorado! Things do not start off so great. She thinks she finds her true love but is abandoned pregnant and no money. However, she kept pushing. Things happen and she meets Tabor who would move the Earth for her. 

I felt so bad for Baby Doe. She was treated like crap by that jerkface! Ugh. He didn't deserve her. I'm glad Baby Doe realized this and got a divorce even though it went against her religion and society. But he didn't love her and she deserved better for sure. 

Honestly? I wasn't a huge Tabor fan at first. It took eons for me to really warm up to him. Maybe it is because I didn't trust him? I'm not sure but I was constantly worried that he was going to hurt her. She really deserved happiness! I adored her. She was not only beautiful, but she was smart and strong. 

I liked Billy at first, but grrrr he was a snot. 

The writing was beautiful! I had enjoyed a previous novel by the author a while back and adored the writing style. This was the same. Simply lovely. It really hooks you into the story and characters. 

The ending was cliff-hanger-ish...but not at the same time. I liked how it ended. You can leave as is or move forward. It was very nice, but it did make me sad at the same time. Oooo the feels. 

I had no major issues at all. I really enjoyed the story. I highly recommend it for historical fiction lovers. I'll stamp this with 5 stars.

I absolutely love how this author tells a story; she takes lesser known historical women and gives readers insight into their lives. The Secret Life of Mrs. London was an absolute treat to read and I was thrilled to have to the opportunity to read an advanced copy of God Digger. It did not disappoint. While it is not 100% historically accurate, I found through a little research that the underlying truths are present. Since this isn't non-fiction, that was good enough for me. The overall telling is masterful and captivating and I can't wait to read more from this author!