I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the My Heart Belongs series. In this one it takes place in Galveston,Texas and I loved the research the author did for this book and the factual information she included in the back of the book. Galveston sounds like a beautiful place I'd love to go visit.
This historical is set in 1880. This was a quick fun read with a mystery and a sweet budding love. The character development was there and it was hard to put down. Looking forward to reading more in this series!
Pub Date 01 Jul 2018
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing, Inc. through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was a fun look at Galveston, Texas back in the late 1800's. A Pinkerton detective and a reporter with a romantic history join forces to solve a decades old mystery. The story was interesting and the kept me wondering how the threads of the mystery would all tie together. Add the romance thrown in and it made for a fun Sunday read.

This story takes us to the 1880’s in Texas. We meet Jonah Cahill and his mother and sister, Madame Smith and her maid Gretchen and Madeline LaTour and her family along with a few others. The story starts out mysteriously with an event in 1855, then immediately moves to 1880 when Jonah is hired by Madame Smith to find her granddaughter, and Madeline enters the picture shortly thereafter. A line of suspense/mystery keeps the pages turning to find the answers in this one. All is nicely wrapped up by the end of the book. A great read and one that is hard to put down, as well as being a great addition to the My Heart Belongs series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

First impressions are always important to me, especially in books. So obviously the first thing I notice right off the bat, is that gorgeous cover! I love Madeline's sky blue dress and the wistful look on her face. It makes me wonder what she's looking at on the horizon. Since I live on the Oregon coast, I also love that she's standing on the beach with a fog shrouded pier in the background. Such a cover draws the eyes right away and makes my reader taste buds water for the story in the pages! Secondly, I'm so thrilled for the main character to be a male, and not only male, but a Pinkerton detective. I adore stories involving Pinkerton's because you know it's going to have a bit of a mystery in it to solve! Thirdly, both Madeline & Jonah have a past romantic history between them. It adds an extra layer of tension and conflict to keep me invested in their lives. I'm finding this book ticks all my favorite things about a story I love! Lastly, Kathleen is a new-to-me author. Of course I've seen her name on many other books, but this is the first one I've read by her, so I'm equally thrilled to discover a new writer. It's like making a new friend, at least in the literary world!

Buried treasure, a long lost granddaughter and the mystery of family secrets unite both Jonah and Madeline when Mrs. Smith hires them. Having a past romantic history that ended years before, they reluctantly agree to put aside their differences to find what happened to her granddaughter. Following the clues they find, there seems to be more questions than answers and many pieces to put together. But for a Pinkerton agent & an investigative reporter, it’s what they’re best at! I liked trying to solve the case along with them and watching the romance develop between them. Forgiveness plays a big role and a united front helps them to overcome their past. Reading the authors notes in the back, I learned what parts of history were true and which she took fictional liberty to write the story. Her research is impeccable and it shows! I think anyone who is a history buff and an arm chair sleuth will enjoy this. Be sure to check out the rest of the My Heart Belongs In series…all stand alone novels by different authors set in various times in history!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing/Netgalley and was under no obligation to post a review. *

I have read many of the books in the My Heart Belongs In series, and have found most to be extremely well-written. I have especially enjoyed reading “My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas” by Kathleen Y’Barbo. I think the characters were well thought out and well portrayed. The storyline gives the reader mystery, romance, historical background, and friendship dynamics.

We follow a Pinkerton agent, Jonah Cahill and a newspaper reporter, both employed by an elderly woman trying to find her long lost granddaughter. There are secrets that need to be discovered before the reader can solve the mystery. Every page seems to present another aspect to cover to find the answers needed.

I was impressed that the author used real historical data in the writing of this novel. Of course, as in any fiction, dates, locations and times were subject to change in order to present the story. I think that this is my most favorite of all the My Heart Belongs series books.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book for several reasons: 1) I lived for 30 years just north of Galveston Island and spent many visits there. 2) Kathleen Y'Barbo's historical research is always well done. 3) It was a quaint combination of history, romance, and a bit of cozy mystery.

It is 1880's in Galveston Texas. Joshua Cahill, a Pinkerton Detective, and Madeline Latour, a newspaper writer now working as a memoir writer, have once again reconnected. This time they are both working on solving the mystery of the disappearance of the infant granddaughter of wealthy Mrs. Smith. Their connection had been severed by a broken engagement when trust had been broken between Joshua and Madeline.

With lots of action from start to finish, surrounded with bits of humor, this book definitely kept my interest. Throw in a search for pirate treasure and a missing granddaughter, family secrets, people pretending to be someone they aren't, and a nosy reporter, this book was definitely a winner in this lighthearted My Heart Belongs series.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.

Pinkerton Agent Jonah Cahill and Investigative Reporter Madeline Latour are both hired to search for Mrs. Smith's grandchild. The grandchild is presumed to have been born during a hurricane and there is little else to go on initially. Jonah and Madeline work together on Galveston Island to solve the mystery.

After having adored my first novel by Kathleen Y'Barbo, The Pirate Bride, I didn't find this release to be as enchanting or amusing to read. I look forward to trying other novels by the author.

We are embarking on a mystery with a bit of romance in 1880’s Texas, and we are with a reporter Madeline Latour, and a Pinkerton Agent Jonah Cahill.
Wow, what a ride from our beginnings in New Orleans, traveling around in the Gulf of Mexico, but mainly our story takes place in Galveston, Texas.
I was surprised when the bombshells started to drop, and never saw a lot of them coming. In fact, some I am still wondering about.
In hindsight, I can see what Mrs. Smith was doing, and what she was trying to achieve, while she had people searching for her Granddaughter, she kept some facts close at hand.
From pirate treasure, to lost babies, we are looking for seems to be a needle in a haystack, and some of these people are not the person that are presenting to the public.
You need to read all the way for the answers, but wow an enjoyable story!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour Books, and was not required to give a positive review.

The publisher summary asks, "Is there a bigger story beyond a missing girl?"
I don't think I'm spoiling anything if I say, “Yes. There is a bigger story beyond a missing girl!”
What a great story it is too! Kathleen Y'Barbo gives us an adventure-filled tale of a missing granddaughter, possible pirate treasure, mysteries and the reluctant reuniting of a formerly engaged couple.

Jonah Cahill grew up in a house built on top of land that famed pirate Jean Lafitte built and burned his house down, leaving behind the legacy of the possibly buried treasure. As a child, Jonah enjoyed digging holes in the basement but never found anything. Now grown, he is a Pinkerton Detective working a private case for Mrs. Smith, searching for her long-lost granddaughter.

Madeline Latour, comes from a family of professional secret keepers. She works at a newspaper in New Orleans but is posing, undercover, as a writer working for Madame (Mrs. Smith) putting all her memories on paper.

I liked how Jonah says, “Hello, Madeline.” when he sees her. The banter between the two is very entertaining. The two are not exactly happy about working with each other in the beginning, but do eventually remember that they once “made a good team.” Once they overcome their past, they realize they still make a good team.

As Jonah and Madeline search for Madam's granddaughter, we meet many interesting characters, some with mysteries of their own that need solving.

It's very hard to write a review for this book without giving spoilers. There are many plot twists and several surprises. I will tell you that I loved it and did not want it to end.
The faith element is lightly sprinkled throughout the book and I really liked how Jonah listened to “that still small voice.”

This is another 5 Star book for me! I highly recommend it. If you are a history buff, Kathleen provides some very interesting author notes, telling us some real history and where she had to bend it a little for this fictional story.

Jonah is surprised to run into his former fiancée, Madeline, in Galveston At first, they are very suspicious of each other, but ended up working together for Mrs. Smith. There are two mysteries in this book and a lot of red herrings. The first mystery is what happened to Mrs. Smith's daughter and the second is who is digging under Jonah's family home looking for treasure. The romance is sweet and the history, though fictionalized at times, is very interesting. This was such a good mix of mystery, romance, and history. I enjoyed reading this book. I was given a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGallery. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I like this book.

I love Kathleen Y’Barbo’s books. Her storylines are always interesting and her characters have sparkle and life to them. This book is no exception to that. The chemistry in the dialogue between the two main characters, Jonah and Madeline, is such fun. Their road to happily-ever-after has some bumps in it that will keep your full attention as you read. There’s a plot twist or two that’s unexpected, and that only adds to the charm of this story. Faith, romance, mystery, and characters that you fall in love with from the beginning of the story make this a great read for those times when you want to read a story that’s a little lighter and enjoyable. The “My Heart Belongs in...” series has been a good one.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas is another great addition to the My Heart Belongs Series. I am so enjoying these little novels. The story this time is set in the late 1800's. We are traveling around the Golf of Mexico mainly Galveston, Texas with a little of New Orleans and Indianola thrown in. This story-line was quite different from the others in the series that I have read. This being a mystery or adventure with the romance added in, made for a good blend. Our main characters, a Pinkerton agent Jonah Cahill and Madeline Latour an investigative reporter add excitement and a few laughs as the story progresses. There are rumors of a lost pirates treasure, but it is also said that Mr. Smith refereed to his lost granddaughter the same way, his lost treasure. So which one is it, buried pirate treasure or lost treasure? Ms. Y'Barbo is a beautiful, solid story teller. She takes us back to charm romances and second chances. I highly recommend this book by Kathleen Y'Barbo. I received this book from Barbour Books through NetGalleys. The opinion expressed in this review is completely my own.

My Heart Belongs in Galveston Texas by Kathleen Y’Barbo is a historical fiction novel with a bit of mystery included.
In 1855 there was a hurricane that disables a ship at sea. The captain, fearing all will be lost, orders two of his crew to take the lifeboats and row his son, Samuel Smith, and his deceased wife in one and their newborn daughter and a servant girl in the other to try to reach safety. The son’s boat arrives on land, as well as the ship but what has happened to the other boat? Did any of the occupants survive or were they lost at sea? Fast forward to 1880 and we find Madame Smith hiring Pinkerton detective Jonah Cahill to search for her long-lost granddaughter who she believes survived and is in Galveston. She also hires his ex-finance, Madeline Latour, as her assistant and insists they work together in the search. There is little information available and dead ends abound but did the granddaughter survive and is she living in Galveston? Will Jonah and Madeline find each other again?
I enjoyed this book and it is definitely a page turner. There is plenty of excitement and surprises throughout the story. Is anyone who they say they are? I give this book a 5 of 5 stars. It is very well written and sticks mainly to accurate historical facts; the author explains at the end where she changed some dates to go along with the story. The characters are all likeable and depend on their faith in God. There are some very unexpected twists and turns as the mystery unfolds.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

My Heart Belongs in Galveston, TX shares the story of investigative reporter Madeline Latour who is working undercover for a wealthy old woman hoping that she might be able to get a clue to pirate's treasure and then get her big scoop. Detective Jonah Cahill of the famed Pinkerton Detective Agency is on a personal assignment to help a client search for her long-lost treasure. When their paths cross again, will Madeline and Jonah be able to resolve their past differences so that they can help each other out in their cases?

It took me a bit of time to get into the plot but the subtle humour between Madeline and Jonah kept me going. Though it falls under the Christian romance genre, there are no heavy Biblical references which may appeal to some readers.

Given that is being released in July 2018 and the book's setting, this would make a light beach read.

My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas is an enjoyable read that has a lot of rich history included. It takes place in the late 1880’s and follows the story of Jonah Cahill and Madeline Latour, two people with a past. When Mrs. Smith hires them both to help find her missing daughter in law, they are forced into an uncomfortable working relationship. Previously engaged to be married, both have a hard time trusting the other. However, as they work together to find Mrs. Smith’s “Treasure”, as she calls her granddaughter, they may find that love hasn’t left them behind after all.
I really enjoyed all the historical information in this story. It was fun to learn about Texas then. At the end of the story, Y’Barbo also included some interesting historical facts for people like me who can’t get enough history. The story was good also, although I did get a little confused at the end and had to reread a section to ensure I understood!
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical romance with a good faith based meaning! I received a free copy of this story from NetGalley; all opinions in it are expressly my own.

My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas is a fabulous addition to the My Heart Belongs series. I think it is among my favorites so far from the series. Madeline and Jonah were so fun together. I could not help but to laugh out loud at those two. I loved and enjoyed the mystery and suspense with the story.
I give My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas five plus stars. I highly recommend it for those who love a good, clean historical.

A Pinkerton detective and an investigative reporter who were once engaged, but now can't stand each other? Pair those two with an older widow who wants answers about her long lost granddaughter and the treasure of a dead pirate, what have you got to lose? Mystery and mayhem abound in this latest from Kathleen Y'Barbo. From New Orleans to Galveston to Indianola and back, readers are sure to be captivated to learn the surprise ending to this romantic mystery.

*I was given a copy of this book by Barbour Publishing. I was not required to leave a review and the opinion stated here is my own.

I think I have read each of the books that has come out in this series so far. Loving them all. This is one by an author whose books always keep me reading. This one did that. I really enjoyed the mystery involved. Also a little danger to keep you on your toes. Good book!

I received a copmlimentary copy from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

I absolutely loved this book. I could not put it down, I was so excited for Jonah and Madeline to find Madame Smith’s granddaughter! The characters were wonderful! I loved the flirty banter between Jonah and Madeline. Then there is Madame, she was my favorite, she is always one step a head! The story has several mysteries to be solved and many surprises. You will not want to put this book down! Kathleen YBarbo does not disappoint!

I absolutely loved this inspirational romance. The book is well written with a great plot. If you are a fan of inspirational/historical romances I recommend this one.