I couldn’t put this book down. I loved the characters especially Livy and Mercy. There was a lot of action in the story and it had me on the edge of my seat! I like how she wove the story with secrets. The characters coming closer to God to let go of the past and the faith of a little girl made me smile. This is one book you wont want to miss!

Absolutely loved this third book in the Mayflower series! Set in 1759, New York during the French and Indian War, this exciting story held my attention from the first to last page with plenty of action, danger, and romantic tension. Snappy dialogue between the main characters including their own struggles towards personal redemption and faith. Perfectly paced with a satisfying finish. Historical fiction fans will enjoy this one, based on some true events, reminiscent of classic Colonial era tales.
A solid 5 star read!

Another awesome read by Michelle Griep.
Great characters and I just love Elias don't you?
Michelle has the knack for bringing her characters to life and befriending them.
I really enjoyed the plot because there was just so much going on that kept you to the edge of your seat waiting to see what would happen next.
I just can't wait for y'all to read this book!! It's so exciting that it makes you feel like you're in a movie setting and believe me I bet this would be a great movie!!!
I received this book for free. All opinions are my own

Wonderful historical story that I could not put down. I read it in one sitting. Lots of history, gospel truths, some intrigue and love. The love of God is evident throughout the book. Each characters life is in some way touched by God. I have enjoyed every book by Michelle Griep and each book is very different.

I loved the cover of this book. It was a good read with strong and interesting characters. The story line was well paced and enjoyable. The book seemed to have been expertly researched and believable. Very recommended!

I absolutely fell in love with this book! I’ve been a long-time fan of Laura Frantz’s frontier novels, and The Captured Bride had a similar feel.

This novel brings together a unique setting in a commonly known time in history, a sweet romance, and a can’t-put-it-down plot.

The characters in this book are so compelling. Mercy is very independent, and having been raised in two worlds, not a little confused as to where she fits. Her feelings towards her mother also brought this character alive. Elias is a man of mystery, not all is as it seems with him, but he has a faith that carries him through. Both of them are such strong characters, and they complimented each other so well. The story they make up and play out to keep them all safe made for some fun moments! The secondary characters were unforgettable as well.

It’s been a long time since I read a book in one day. But I could not put down The Captured Bride, not until I found out what happened!

If you’ve been following this series, you’re in for a treat with this novel! If you love historical fiction, romance, and sweeping tales similar to what Laura Frantz delivers, then you MUST read The Captured Bride! One of my top 10 reads of 2018 so far!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Thanks to Net Galley for a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Didn’t really want to put this one down. I read the two previous Mayflower Brides novels and was anxiously awaiting the next. Mercy Lytton is a scout for the British during the French-Indian War in the US. Griep weaves a bit of a mystery surrounding a stolen gold shipment and a secret weapon. All the story lines come to a satisfying conclusion in this story of a feisty female scout and a traitor (or is he?).

That Captured Bride is another wonderful story in the daughters of the Mayflower series. I thoroughly enjoyed this inspirational adventure back in history before our nation was formed. The author weaves an engaging and well written action packed story with many twists and turns. The main characters Mercy and Elias make for a wonderful team and romantic couple. Elias was dedicated to serving God and country with dignity and honesty and found a way to help Mercy find forgiveness and healing,
My favorite quotes are: “Not many men besides my brother and Matthew ever look past my independent streak to see me....the real me.”
“God will dry each of my tears one day.” And “Loving someone isn’t a show of softness but of strength, for there is no stronger bond.”

The third and final book in the Mayflower Bride series! Each book had it's way it stood out. The first had the most history and felt the most real and relatable. The second was the most adventurous. The third, this one had the best romance. Not weak or silly, but imperfect strong and capable characters the kind you want to emulate. Another thing I really liked about this story is that too many romance novels have the actual romance start just as the book ends! This one you saw the romance and admiration grow all throughout. This one I did have a little more trouble getting started because each of their personal history is not explained up front. Like how the main character or her mother ended up with the Indians as a captive and that it ended up her mother was the captive bride not her? I wish some things had been explained better early on but hang in there most everything was explained! The right balance of adventure and romance!

A compulsively readable story set during the French-Indian War. I devoured this book in 2 settings and thoroughly enjoyed the wilderness and historical details.
The story is fast paced, the characters are memorable-even the minor ones. And I love reading about time period that really doesn't get much attention.
However, I found the romance to be eyerolling at times. But I prefer any romantic aspects to be a minor storyline.
I was waiting to read Michelle Griep's installment in the Mayflower series and I was not disappointed. This is the strongest installment yet in the series.

<I> Thanks to Netgalley and Publishers for allowing me early access to this book. All opinions are my own. </I>

I liked the setting as I’ve not read many books set during the French and Indian war and the covers of this series are so gorgeous. Overall this book was interesting and light, if not a little cheesy with the romance and heavy with the telling vs. showing. A good book when you’re looking for a little adventure in your reading but you don’t want to be consumed by your fiction.

LOVE this series...well written, enchanting, real. Experience it for yourself. Five stars.

Great, historically accurate, interesting read. Some parts are heartbreaking but others make you laugh out loud.

By far and away, The Captured Bride is my current favorite in this series. This time, we follow a strong, independent woman that straddles the line between being Native American and English while also trailblazing feminism and becoming part of the man's world as a scout.

This book is the longest in the series so far, so I felt like I could slow down a bit and truly enjoy the story as a whole instead of blazing through. While certainly still a romance, this one has a ton of action and the romance is slow and natural.

Christian based like the others, this one is not preachy but does attempt to communicate God's love for the characters (and through the characters, the readers.)

It was the perfect spring break romance!

Thank you to NetGalley, Michelle Griep, and Barbour Books for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! I started it one morning and kept finding reasons to sit and read another and then another chapter and then stayed up too late to finish. I quickly got caught up in the characters and the story. Each person was likable while still being flawed. The plot moved quickly while still giving me time to get to know the characters and learn their stories. I thought the romance was believable and didn't feel rushed. The Christian elements were important to the story without being forced or too heavy. I will keep this one on my "to read pile" to revisit again. I will have to pick up the other books in the Daughter's of the Mayflower series since this is the first one I have read.

"If the world had an end, she'd find it and fling herself off the edge, putting a stop to all the ragged emotions burning inside."

The year is 1759, the place is Fort Wilderness in upper New York, and the French and Indian war is raging. Elias Dubois is a condemned traitor, offered a chance to escape the noose by helping haul a shipment of gold to another fort. He takes the offer, but he must go along with three others: one a no account, one an old scout who must pretend to be his father in law and Mercy Lytton, a scout herself with a gift of keen eyesight, who must pretend to be his wife.

Mercy Lytton was raised among the Mohawk Indians, so she knows her business. But she balks at taking Elias Dubois along on this mission. Why would anyone want to keep company with a traitor, for that's exactly what Dubois is. Still, she agrees to the bargain and off they go. Not far into the trip, they encounter difficulty and they only continue. Doubts arise as to whether they will reach their destination. Soon Mercy realizes it's more than her life she is risking on this journey; it's her heart that's in just as much danger.

I absolutely love history and this one will satisfy any history lover, especially those who love the frontier time period of America. Grieps descriptions of everything: flora, fauna, wagons, cookware, clothing, etc, ingrained themselves into my mind and I felt as if I were there in the novel. I love it so much when an author manages to involve me in the story. And I was completely invested in this story. Totally. I couldn't wait to finish but wanted it to last longer! I could barely tear myself away to necessary duties.

I love all Michelle Griep's books. She is very adept at switching genres seamlessly, proving herself a wonderful talent. I devour everything she writes. This one captivated me from the very first page. Seriously, this was a crazy good book! Highly recommended! Worthy of more than the 5 allowed stars.

*My thanks to Barbour Publishing for a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions stated here are entirely my own.

The daughter's of the Mayflower series continues with the story of Mercy Lytton. Michelle Griep has a well crafted story of betrayal, love, and loss and how the effects change a person. She takes you to 1726 frontier New York during the French Indian War where her characters face heartache, mistrust and betrayal from several different areas. They struggle to survive the mission they've been sent on. Mercy Lytton is a Indian scout for the British along with her partner Matthew. Elias Dubois is a traitor who is sentenced to death. Then there is the commanding officers lazy son. Commander Bragg sends the 4 on a suicide mission to deliver a shipment of stolen gold and silver to another fort. They have to travel through enemy and Indian territory. While on their mission they face danger from all sides. Elias isn't what he seems to be. Mercy isn't enthusiastic about being his fake bride because of what she witnessed with her mother and father. Mercy is half Mohawk and white and has amazing eyesight which is why she became a scout. Mercy doesn't understand the feelings she's having for the traitor and doesn't trust him. As they all travel on their mission trust becomes a necessity. Elias and Mercy become closer and start trusting each other. They're delayed by a broken wheel and meet up with the Shaw family and their unscrupulous guide. Mercy reluctantly becomes friends with the women in the group and delivers a baby putting into her mind about having some of her own, and thinking that Elias would be the man for the job. They have to track down the guide when he steals from their wagons. Mercy has contact with her brother who has disturbing news about their father and village and danger to their mission. During the mission Elias treats Mercy like she's a lady and is more fragile than she actually is. Elias is constantly impressed by Mercy's courage and independence. When they come across a troop of French soldiers they decide to bury the shipment of gold, then head out to turn back and pick it up later. they don't trust Elias so they tie him up and leave him nearby. He sees the upcoming ambush and wants to stop it but he's too late. Meanwhile Mercy is fighting for her life. She believes that her two companions are dead and hopes that Elias will come for her. Mercy is taken hostage by the Indians and Elias has to make a decision to continue with his original mission or go after Mercy. When he realizes he loves her he takes off after her. Mercy tries to escape but fails, when she gets to the Indian camp finds a fellow hostage. Elias comes to their rescue but Mercy goes back to believing he's a traitor. They all leave the Indian camp headed after the gold once they realize its missing. Thinking they know who took it they go after the culprit. Meanwhile they have the Indians coming after them as well. Elias trusts Mercy with his real mission and they go to retrieve the weapon he's hidden in the gold. Elias talks an Indian into letting him go and turning in his co-conspirators. Mercy and Elias along with the girl they rescued from the Indians go to Boston to deliver the weapon to his commander. The three of them part ways. Mercy is offered a position as a spy. Elias makes a declaration to Mercy. The Captured Bride had a few surprises that I didn't see coming. It shows that if you trust in God you'll find the peace and things aren't the way you may have seen them. God is the with you through it all. I am looking forward to the next adventure of the Lytton women and the next book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series.

Get your handssss on The Captured Bride! I loved Mercy & Elias--what a power couple yikesssss. Just stunning, they were. So much love for them!
The plot was well paced & kept my attention throughout--the romance, check! The characters, double check. The Captured Bride--just yes. Yessss.

Oh my goodness! What a journey! This book was an amazing story of frontier life during the French and Indian war. The heroine was a half breed named Mercy and she was a scout because of her amazing vision she had. She was beautiful and feisty. The hero was a French/English man who was on a mission as a spy. The sparks flew and so did the attraction between the two. I can't even imagine living in the wilderness like that. Or worse traveling through the wilderness like that. This was a wonderful story for all historical readers. I highly recommend it. 4 and a half stars.
*I was given a copy by Barbour publishing and was under no obligation to leave a reviww.

This was an amazing book. I couldn't put it down. I loved Mercy's spunk and her determination throughout the story. Elias was a very lovable character. He had an air of mystery to him, yet he was strong, had integrity, and was a man of faith.. The story was well written; I felt like I was on the mission with Elias and Mercy. I loved seeing how they survived during the 1700's in early America. I recommend this to anyone that loves history, romance, adventure, and a little intrigue. I received a free copy from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.