Can Olivia survive the crime and Gold Rush fever of 1849…and the countless marriage proposals? A series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees. The Daughters of the Mayflower series continues when Olivia Brighton finds herself widowed and working her brother’s restaurant in San Francisco during the height of the rush for gold. Even though she … rush for gold. Even though she receives at least twenty marriage proposals a day, she will never marry a gold miner. Her brother’s friend Joseph Sawyer has gotten caught up in local politics and the plight of Chinese in forced labor. The more Joseph gets pulled into investigating crime in the city, the less Olivia sees of the compassionate man. And just when she thinks she could love again, a fire threatens to steal all hope.
More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)
The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1836 Battle of the Alamo (February 2019)
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Widowed after only 6 months, Olivia has come to know more than her fair share of hardship and grief. She blames herself for the accident that took her husband’s life and has built up a wall around her heart. Will she be able to forgive herself and discover the life that God has planned? Working along-side her brother at his restaurant in San Francisco she sees first hand the hardship of these people. Olivia joins with her brother and his friend, Joseph Sawyer to make changes that will improve the town.
With this 8th book in the Brides of the Mayflower collection, we travel to the wild and unruly gold town of 1849 San Francisco. This stand-alone story is sure to pull you in and carry you along on a delightful mystery as you try to discover who is the mastermind behind the slave-trade, among other nefarious deeds.
I loved the dynamic characters and a rich historical tapestry of this delightful story. You are sure to be enchanted with this story. Be sure to pick-up your copy today!
(I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own.)
San Francisco has so much available history and I found this book that takes place in that town to be of high quality and so interesting how the story unfolds and has twists and turns.
I truly felt for Olivia Brighton who had just lost her parents and her husband after a brief marriage but she had much courage to go on to find her brother after being apart for 10 years. But to do so, she had to enter a town full of terrorizing sin. I appreciated her strong faith in God that she felt at times wasn’t strong but I saw it.
Her brother, Daniel has the best restaurant in town and she works hard to help him succeed. In my much younger days I waitressed in a coffee shop and I found the work can be grueling. I could relate to Olivia as she waited on customers and how she had to put up with rudeness.
Daniel’s best friend is Joseph and he becomes Olivia’s friend as well and it was a nice and clean story how their relationship developed.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Kimberley Woodhouse’s story for The Daughters of the Mayflower series. She truly is a master of historical romance.
I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
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Kimberley Woodhouse brings out all her storytelling skills for this book, which is part of The Mayflower Bride series. The Golden Bride is set in San Francisco during the gold rush of 1849. None of the excitement is left out of this story. There is a small romance line and a healthy dose of intrigue. The research done by the author shines throughout the book. I love the way she wove true to life historical men and women in with her fictional characters. For me, this was a grand adventure through an exciting time in history. I was happy to be thrown in the mix.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
Another interesting book in The Daughters of the Mayflower series. It continues with Olivia Brighton who finds herself widowed after just a few weeks married to a man she hardly knew. After her parents died, she was left with a great debt and had to sell the farm to pay the debt. She married Hezekiah Brighton who helped her to pay the debt completely and because Hezekiah is heading to the California gold fields where her brother lives. Then Hezekiah dies on the trail, and Olivia must now finish the trip and fend for herself. Besides the heavy load of guilt she carries because she did not love Hezekiah she has very little resources to last until she can find her brother. Because of her guilt she vows to never remarry. She arrives in San Francisco which was a very corrupt city, finds her brother and tries to restore her faith in God, which is very low at this point in her life. There is much excitement in the city with the thousands of gold miners and the stench, unlawfulness, and immorality filling the streets of San Francisco. Women are very scarce and she finds herself getting many proposals daily. Her brother’s close friend, Joseph is instantly attracted to Olivia and she to him. She fights against the attraction because of her guilt and her vow to never remarry. With suspense and romance, a strong cast of characters, and a well researched San Francisco setting, this was another great story in the series of the Daughters of the Mayflower………I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley, and I am pleased to leave a review.
I absolutely loved the newest addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series! Kimberley Woodhouse sweeps readers away to San Francisco in 1849. I love the amount of detail that she included in this! I loved Olivia, Joseph, and Daniel! I also loved that this story spoke to my heart. Kimberley came up with a perfect way of sharing the gospel without sounding preachy. I absolutely loved it! I can’t wait to read more!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
This is the eighth book in The Daughters of the Mayflower series and I’ve enjoyed everyone. Reading about American history using fictional characters (some even actual people) makes learning so much fun! Kimberley Woodhouse has done her research in The Golden Bride and it was quite eye-opening.
Centered around the California Gold rush of 1849, Olivia Brighton finds herself in a wicked, filthy, overcrowded environment when she travels to find her brother. Her last living relative after losing her parents and her husband, Daniel offers her a job in his restaurant and a place to live above it. She is intrigued after meeting his best friend Joseph. Daniel and Joseph seem to be the only decent Christian men in a developing town of greedy self serving males.
According to the authors notes in the back (which are a must read) the actual evil and filth was underplayed in the novel. So I can’t imagine how bad it really was. The faith element was wonderfully written, the romance subtle and the hinted at suspense page turning. I had to stay up late just to finish it I was so drawn in.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
I really love learning history in the pages of a book! The California Gold Rush era is a particular favorite of mine, so it was with great anticipation that I read ”The Golden Bride” and Kimberley Woodhouse did not leave me disappointed!
Finding herself widowed and alone on her way to San Francisco, Olivia Brighton makes her way to her brother’s restaurant where he’s promised to give her a job. Her late husband suffered from gold fever and she’s vowed to stay far away from gold miners. In a town full of those kinds of men, it’s impossible to avoid them! Her brother Daniel and his best friend Joseph have a heart & passion for people and feel God has lead them to minister to anyone in the sin-filled town. But Joseph harbors a secret, one that could jeopardize his friendship and blooming relationship with Olivia.
I admired both Joseph and Daniel; they have a passion to show Christ’s love in a city full of sinners. Their heart for the downtrodden makes them true heroes in my mind. I also love that they want to take action to keep the city safe in whatever capacity they can; Joseph has sway being part of the city council and especially advocates for fire protection. A much needed commodity! This story also touches on human trafficking and forced slavery, a subject that I felt was handled well by the author. She shows compassion & grace through Joseph as he strives to bring justice to those who are helpless victims, risking his very life! The character growth in Olivia was heartening. She goes from guilt-ridden to being set free as she studies God’s word and bathes in His unconditional love for her. That in turn, frees her for the possibility of love again.
This story is a real gem and has lots of elements to keep the reader interested! I found myself reading this quickly and engaged in both storyline and characters. A great addition to the “Daughter’s of the Mayflower” series.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. *
The Golden Bride is a wonderful addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series! I really enjoyed how Kimberely Woodhouse tied in the stories from the past. I also enjoyed the characters…they worked together toward a common goal, they were each strong yet in need of personal growth, they relied on each other, and helped each other when needed. I appreciated the spiritual thread throughout the story as well. Ms. Woodhouse did a fantastic job making it prominent and yet, not preachy…just well thought out and natural. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series, along with seeing what’s next for Kimberely Woodhouse!
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. A positive review was not required. All opinions expressed are my own.
I absolutely loved reading The Golden Bride! The characters pulled me into the story, I adored Olivia. Olivia was such a strong and Godly woman who found joy in God’s work. I found myself so engrossed in the story that I could almost see the over crowding, and tents set up all over the place. The author does a excellent job of describing the conditions of the city and the people of that time. This story brings hope of a future and of good that God has for us. My emotions were a whirl wind with this beautiful book, I’m excited to see what Kimberly Woodhouse writes next.
Kimberley Woodhouse does it again. The Golden Bride is filled with mystery, history, and intrigue that will keep the reader glued to each page from cover to cover.
The Golden Bride is the 8th book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series, but it can be read as a stand alone novel. In a novel full of danger, intrigue, and romance, widowed Olivia Brighton makes her way to San Francisco during the Gold Rush in 1849, where she meets her brother’s friend Joseph Sawyer and the hope for a better life. The author was authentic in her descriptions of San Francisco during this pivotal time in American history. In the hurry to get rich quickly, San Francisco was taken over by crime, filth, and a lot of drunken and inappropriate behavior. A special trunk with family heirlooms connected Olivia with her ancestor who traveled to America on the Mayflower. This inspirational novel demonstrated the strength and compassion of those who worked tirelessly to make San Francisco a better and safer place.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.