I received a ARC of The Liberty Bride from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a honest and fair review.

MaryLu Tyndall...what a very delightful and well worth the read story. I am a bit disappointed that this is the 6th book in the series and I have never enlightened myself with you as an author and your other novels.

The Liberty Bride is set during the War of 1812 where the heroine, Emeline Barrett becomes hostage on a British ship. Contrary to the other brutal crew members, she meets Lieutenant Owen Masters who shows kindness to the prisoners of war aboard the ship. There is espionage, adventure, intrigue and romance. I thought the events that took place in the story were realistic and welcomed the originality of the plot and portrayal of the characters. Although there were times when the plot slowed a little, it did not detract from what the author intended. The attraction between the two main characters is visible and it is this attraction that I think overshadows their deceptions that somehow brings them close to spiritual freedom.

I greatly enjoyed this seafaring adventure and wasn't expecting the entire story to take place on a ship. Ms. Tyndall brings tension, twists, adventure and heartwarming romance. I recommend this book as a read..😊

4-Stars

This is a book that hooks you from the first page and doesn't let go. If you like historical romance with faith, action, adventure, and suspense, you will love this book. MaryLu Tydall did an excellent job writing this novel and I loved how at the end of the book she wrote more about the history of that time period. I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars! Thank you Barbour Publishing Barbour Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this wonderful book.This is my honest opinion.

I greatly enjoyed the first several chapters. I'm always a sucker for sea-related tales! But after the first few chapters, I found myself lacking a true, deep interest in the characters and that "reader/character connection" as it were. The plot moved too slow for my liking (especially when it was an espionage/spy type plot) and without that aforementioned connection to the characters, it was a read that I enjoyed for sure, I just didn't love it.

*I received a copy of The Liberty Bride from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

The Liberty Bride is a book set during the end of the War of 1812. The heroine is taken captive and held on a British ship. The hero is an officer on that ship. There is an immediate attraction between the two, but they are enemies. Or, are they? This is a book you would expect from Marylu Tyndall with seafaring adventures, nefarious characters and heart warming romance. I think anyone who loves stories rich with history and adventure will also enjoy this book.
*I was given a copy of this book by Barbour publishing via netgalley. I was not under any obligation to leave a review. This is my honest opinion.

Fittingly, the story both begins and ends on an American ship......but the middle is entirely British. This is one of the stories in the Daughters of the Mayflower series, which I have really enjoyed, and follows Emmaline on her journey from England back to America during the War of 1812. There are spies and double agents, several misdirects, and a little bit of romance. We see characters evolve and become a bit more human, only to see them fall off again in the name of war. It's hard to judge, though, as none of us know what we would do until put in the same situation. {Spoiler alert.....kind of} As it's a beautiful story, in the end the guy gets the girl and we all live happily ever after!

Adventure, intrigue, and romance in a time of war! Set towards the end of the War of 1812, mainly on board ship, this story involves real events and details that bring an authentic feel to the plot and characters. The author brings her research to life from real battles, to the gritty life at sea, in a country under major attack.

The tension mounts as they get closer to the epic battle of Baltimore in 1814, and the main characters wrestle with their consciences. I wondered who would crack first in revealing their true loyalties.
The romance is a tense one, complicated with the deceptions they both operate behind, plus the spiritual baggage they carry. Both main characters seemed to believe God is like their own fathers--uncaring, distant, and disapproving. Trying to earn God's approval by being a "proper lady" drives Emeline to despair and seems to add to her dilemma. It was a lovely part of the story when an unlikely source bears witness to them to see God's grace extended through relationship in Christ. Therein lies real freedom, in trusting Christ, not in following rules.
Readers who enjoy an adventure with romance set during war, with some grittiness, may like this latest addition to the series. 4.5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. In fact, i highly recommend all the books in the series. Each has it's own style and writer, and they have all been well worth reading. I really like the hero in this tale. The heroine grows on you as you go along, as she was constantly questioning why things happened to her and i got kind of tired of that after awhile. All in all this is good historical book and it is true to the times. I enjoy reading stories set against a historical background that the authors stays true to. I have enjoyed each book in this series, Daughters of the Mayflower. I recommend them highly and look forward to more.

I received this ARC through netgally from the publisher. The opinion of the book is my own and voluntarily given.