'You must never be blinded by what you expect. Always allow for the unexpected.'

When Ellis Dumont finds an unconscious man in her family property, she worried he is a spy, but for whom? The American president or the Mexican enemy? Ellis must make a decision with her family away from home. Will she trust true?

Kathleen Y'Barbo has deftly added to the popular Mayflower Bride series as she gives readers an exciting journey back in history. If you're a fan of the series, don't miss this one.

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

Ellis was trying to help her family together while her Father and brother we out fighting the was. Little did Ellis expect to come across a stranger. Are getting him home and helping her Mother care for his wounds it was time to try and find out who he was and what was he doing in the boat.

This was a very entertaining story. I liked the characters were interesting. I would recommend this book.

It's fun to visit all these different historical times through this series. I liked how gallant and gentlemanly Clay was. He still had his inner character even when he had nothing else.

That ending was suspenseful!! I had no idea what to think. I mean, surely Clay was alright, wasn't he? Oh, and the plot twist with Rose I didn't see coming. Very well done.

Kind of cool how both Ellis and Clay had pirates in their family. At first I was thinking that they had a shared ancestor, but apparently Jean Paul is a common pirate name.

A fun, new installment to the Daughters of the Mayflower series.

An enjoyable story set during the time of the Texas Revolution. I did however find the ending rather anticlimactic and rushed; and Clay’s mission became less exciting than I thought it was going to be (in fact it seemed to fizzle out entirely). Not sure who the ‘Alamo Bride’ is supposed to be as the only marriage in the book seems to have taken place in Mission San Jose and was neither the H or h. Whilst part of a series this can be read as a standalone.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I just finished reading The Alamo Bride by Ms. Y'Barbo and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot involved Texas History and was very believable. I love visiting the Alamo in San Antonio and I can honestly say I have never read a book in this genre of Christian fiction that utilized this setting. The battle for Texas Independence involved so many brave people and I loved getting to read about several of those here. The characters were genuine and the plot was well developed. Knowing that so many people risked their lives for the fight for independence made me nervous about which character might be sacrificed in the book! I love the family bond between the Valmont family, especially between Ellis and her grandfather. I am enjoying this historical series! Thank you for letting me read this book to review.

I've enjoyed all of the Daughters of the Mayflower books so far, and The Alamo Bride was no exception. The action started right away, and kept up throughout the book (which is something that doesn't always happen in historical romance!). I liked both of the main characters and Ellis's family. I wish there would have been more about his family or his memories pertaining to them as he recovered him. Overall, I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book in the series!

I have read several of the books in this series. Some I enjoyed better than others, this was one. I liked the story and the writing style of the author. It was well written and edited and easily kept my attention all the way through. I felt it was a book well worth my time. I would definitely read more of this author's work.

The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo is a historical romance that takes place during the time of the Alamo and is wonderfully Christian-based. It has a powerful message that deals with trusting and believing in God and trusting God when one is unsure of what the future holds.

I found the book hard to put down once I started. It is a well-written novel by this author and was filled with an abundance of history, action, drama with a tremendously lovely ending. Highly recommend the read.

I received a copy of This book by Barbour Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions contained herein are my own.😊

4.5-Stars

This is a wonderful, inspirational romance set against the backdrop of the Texas Revolution. The historical details are accurate, and Y'Barbo's prose is descriptive and flows beautifully. Ellis, the heroine, is a gentle and compassionate soul, beautiful on both inside and out. The hero, Clay, has a mysterious background due to amnesia. This is a trope which I've frequently encountered, and at times it comes off as contrived and rather ridiculous. However, in this case, it was believable and woven into the story seamlessly. One thing I like about ACCURATE Historical Romances is that I usually learn something new. A case in point: dogtrot house. That was a new one on me, and compelled me to read more on the subject. Y'Barbo is a gifted storyteller. I love the Brides of the Mayflower series. I started in the middle of the series but plan to read the first three soon. One of them, "The Pirate Bride", was also written by Y'Barbo.

An enjoyable read from a time in history when Texas was still fighting for it's independence. I enjoyed getting to know the main characters, Clay, Ellis, and her grandfather. While there are links to some of the famous characters in this time in history, because of the title of this book, I would have liked to hear more about what was going on in the Alamo and have some kind of connection with more of those historical figures. I also felt too much of the book was used in this interim period where Clay has lost his memory only to have a quick mention of major events tacked on at the very end instead incorporating them better into the story. The author does a good job of describing the times in Ellis lives and gives insight into what it was like to remain constantly alert of danger and enemies.

This book was an excellent read. I had a hard time getting into the book to start with, but I'm very glad that I kept reading. I had to keep reading to find out what would happen next. Ellis was a strong independent woman that had a compassionate, loyal heart. I loved how she stood up for what she believed in and kept her head in dire circumstances. Clay was a man of many secrets. His story and character unfolds throughout the book. I enjoyed watching all the characters grow in the book. The action in the story kept me reading just-one-more-chapter. I did feel like the ending was rushed and gave a sense of what's-happening-next versus an awwww feeling, but it was still satisfying. Overall a very good book. I recommend to those that like historical romances with a strong woman character.

I confess that all I remember from history class regarding this time period was the ending to the story of the soldiers at the Alamo. So I wasn’t sure if I was prepared for heartbreak. Thankfully, the author did a good job weaving a story into this period of history without leaving me despondent at the ending. I liked the book and it was a relaxing read (other than during a scene with some snakes where I shuddered and tensed up.)

I appreciate how this series moves through the history of the USA. I also like that I am introduced to authors I might not have read before. And, most importantly, as I’ve only read two of the series, I am thankful that each book can stand alone. (The rest of the series is on my TBR list.)

I follow the GoodReads rating system. Please note that this means even the 3-star books are ones I liked.
1 star – didn’t like it
2 stars – it was OK
3 stars – liked it
4 stars – really liked it
5 stars – it was amazing; I’ll read it over and over and/or it will impact my daily life.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Ellis (descendant of Maribel from The Pirate Bride) is our heroine. She is the spunky and opinionated only daughter who rescues Clay and nurses him back to health. The story is a “lead up” to the Battle of the Alamo, but doesn’t really go into what happened during the actual “stand”. The story is a bit “light” on the romance between Clay and Ellis, but the history of the time period is quite interesting. All-in-all a great addition to the Daughters series.

To be honest, The Alamo is the first historical event in this amazing series, The Daughters of the Mayflower, of which I had preconceived ideas and, as such, I cracked The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo open with hesitation. If I could read with my eyes closed that would have been how I tackled this one. At the same time, I don’t like skipping a book in a series, and thank goodness I don’t, this one is a gem! Sit back and enjoy it with the knowledge that, despite it’s historic setting, the author creates a beautiful story and the ending is a good one!

My knowledge of the Alamo was limited to the disaster and massive loss of life but this book expanded my horizon to the context, the people and complexity of the conflicts. Ellis is headstrong, independent and empathetic. Claiborne is, through his own behaviours, trying to work out who he is and where he stands in the war raging around them. For the most part, the discoveries are made from Ellis’ home through storytelling and reflection.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, five out of five on the en-JOY-ment scale and can’t wait to tuck into the next in the series! If you haven’t started reading this collection, don’t hold back, it’s fabulous!

The Alamo Bride was fantastic! Kathleen Y'Barbo knows how to write adventure filled historical romance that will keep the pages turning! This book was filled with action, danger, and adventure and of course a bit of romance!   I loved it!  The Alamo Bride kept me on the edge of my seat, yet still managed to have plenty of warmth and humor from the characters.  I loved Ellis and Clay!  Ellis had a strong and feisty spirit that worked well with this story and the circumstances and Clay was loyal, driven and had a great sense of humor despite his circumstances.  I loved that this book actually mentioned Ellis's ancestors from The Pirate Bride.  It allowed me as a reader to connect the characters and feel more invested in Ellis, by knowing a bit of her family's past.  The plot itself was intriguing and really kept me anxious and guessing what would happen next!  I would definitely recommend this book to historical fiction fans!  This book was a great addition to The Daughters of the Mayflower series!

This cover is gorgeous, isn't it?
Anyway, if you love history with lots of intrigue and detail, this is the book for you. A bit too much "telling" for my taste but otherwise the writing was good.
I did learn a lot about the history of Texas that I had no previous knowledge of, which is always great.
I was provided a copy by the publisher but as always, my opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed reading this book! The setting was one I was not familiar with so it was intriguing to me.
Ellis came from a line of extremely courageous ancestors. Being in a Texas during war time without any men must have been a daily struggle for safety for Ellis and her family. I really liked that she and her mother were herbal healers! I love how Ellis was able to save Clay's life with her herbal treatments. Reading about Clay's unconscious ramblings while he was healing made me feel like I was right there in the story!
It showed great character and dedication for Clay to not follow through with his original mission, but to adopt one that included the well being of Ellis and her family.
All in all, a wonderful historical story with much courage and faith.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley, but this in no way influenced my review.

Interesting historic story centered on the Mexican Texan battle and the Alamo. Nice romance is scattered throughout the book. I liked the healer aspect too. I liked the book.

I have read and enjoyed all of the Daughters of the Mayflower books, and just knew this one would be wonderful too. It did seem to start out a little slower than the other books I had read, but once I got to about 1/3 of the way through, I found myself constantly referring to the first part of the book! It was so engaging, and so many adventurous things happening, that I was racing through to see what would happen next! I truthfully enjoyed the characters that Kathleen Y’Barbo created, and didn’t find there to be any dangling strings throughout the book. Such an incredible time in history to peek into! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, but was under no obligation to post a review.

I have been reading the Daughter's of the Mayflower series from the beginning, and The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo is the seventh book in this eighteen book series.

Ellis Dumont finds Clay Gentry unconscious and bleeding badly from bullet holes. As the story progresses, we learn more about Clay and his mission, and as he rambles incoherently with a raging fever, Ellis writes down everything that comes out of his mouth. Which leads her to worry about where his loyalties lie - with Mexico or Texas?

Being Canadian, I didn't know much about The Alamo. I didn't know why it was important or what happened there. I did not know that Texas had to fight for its freedom from Mexico which makes this story very intriguing given the times we live in.

I did like that the two main characters seemed to live by the same belief system, trusting that if God allowed something bad to happen, He could then turn it around for their good. Both characters also seemed to cherish the same Scripture verses which made their growing interest for each other (even though Clay couldn't remember who he was) sweet.

While this book is in a series, I have found that it (along with all the other books in the series) can be read as a stand-alone. If you like romance and history, you will enjoy this latest addition to the series.