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The Alamo Bride

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I have only read a few books in this series so far but I have loved them all and can't wait to read them all. The Alamo Bride is no exception. Y'Barbo did an amazing job bringing the reader into the story of Ellis and her family. She finds an injured and disoriented man near her home in New Orleans and attempts to mend him back to health. They form a sort of friendship but she is still not sure if he can be trusted. Non the less she is a strong willed and brave woman and travels with him to help complete his mission. Will they both get the futures they deserve and need?

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"Alamo Bride" was another interesting addition to "Daughters of the Mayflower" series. It is a Christian historical romance novel. The setting of the novel was interesting and well done by the author. I liked the main character Ellis Valmont. She was courageous, smart and self-confident enough to speak her mind to anyone. I also appreciated that she saved the hero's life early in the story and then nurtured him back to health. It is always refreshing when the heroine is the one, who saves the hero, not the other way around. Clay had to regain his strength and memory, because he suffered from amnesia and forgot the important mission, that he was undertaking to aid General Houston. The feelings between the main characters developed gradually. At the beginning there was distrust and suspicions between them, but at the end all doubts were clarified and it all led to the happily ever after!

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This is a captivating historical romance!

I love both of the main characters in this book. Ellis fascinated me. She had been trained by her mother as a healer. She was strong and resilient. She was willing to help anyone in need whether they were friend or foe. Clay Gentry is a little more difficult to understand since he has lost his memory. He doesn’t even understand himself and because of that I kept wanting to see him remember and stand up for what was right.

I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that one of the things that connected Ellis and Clay was the fact that they had memorized the same verse of scripture. Many times throughout the book this verse came up and it helped them both stay focused on God and His care for them.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

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I found The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo to be a great 7th book to this series of the Daughters of the Mayflower put out by Barbour Publishing. I loved the way this author brought about the journey of this man and the twists along the way. I loved the compassion and intelligence the mom and daughter had to help him when he was hurt and to nurse him back to good health. Not remembering anything about himself was fun to watch unfold. I loved the idea of her note taking as he was fighting high fevers and talking about a lot of things. The other thing that plays through my mind with this one was the rescue of him out of the water and the black water snakes. SUPER scary! This was a great read and I have enjoyed every book to this series.
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This is Ellis & Clairboune's ♥️ Story. This Great Historic Romantic Suspense Novel by Kathleen Y'Barbo, is set in Louisiana & Texas around Texas' battle for Independence. Clairboune's is a spy; but for Mexico or the U.S.? As Ellis works to find out, she can't help but fall in love with him. I Highly Recommend you Read "The Alamo Bride", you'll be as engrssed in it as I was. ♥️📖⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Alamo Bride #7 Daughters of Mayflower
by Kathleen Y’Barbo
New Orleans, Louisiana October 1832- Quintana, Texas October 1835...the story of Ellis Valmont and Clay Gentry is an interesting one. The turbulent times certainly would make one cautious in caring for a stranger as Ellis decides to do when she comes across a very injured Clay. As a retired RN, I can understand her desire to nurse him back to health and enjoy reading of the nursing / medicinal practices of the era. She is a courageous woman of faith and acts accordingly. I enjoyed their interactions once Clay was coherent enough to communicate. Even so, can Clay be trusted? I enjoyed the faith elements woven within the story-line and especially the reference to Psalm 91 and how it impacts every part of their lives. The historical details are woven seamlessly throughout the story. I really enjoy the family tree and historical notes the author includes in the book. This is #7 in the Daughters of the Mayflower but can be read as a stand-a-lone.

~I purchased an e-book copy and also received a paperback copy of this book from the author/Barbour/Netgalley publishing (no monetary gain were exchanged), this is my honest review~

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The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo is book 7 in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. My favorite in the series so far is The Pirate Bride, another book in this series by this author. I was excited to pick up this book as a result. The Alamo is a fascinating time period and I really enjoyed reading a book set in this time period. However, this book was a bit slow at times and not a favorite of mine. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

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Will they both survive the battle of the Alamo?

When I saw the title of this book, The Alamo Bride, I got pretty excited about reading it. I've been fascinated by the Alamo since childhood when I heard the old Marty Robbins song from my parents generation, as well as watching the Fess Parker and John Wayne movies when I was a little older.

I've only read a couple of Kathleen Y'Barbo's books but I knew I would be in for a treat when I read this one. And I was not disappointed in any way. I really enjoyed every minute of the book! To be honest, I think that of the few books that I've read in the Daughters Of The Mayflower series this is probably pretty close to my favorite one so far.

I already knew a little bit about the Alamo but not as much about the events surrounding it so I was quite intrigued by how the author wove her story around those events and made the historic Texas landscape and its people come to life on the fiction page.

The Alamo Bride was an excellent addition to the Daughters Of The Mayflower series and Kathleen Y'Barbo was the perfect person to pen this tale of danger and romance during one of the most pivotal times in Texas history.

(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)

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This is the seventh book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series and it can be read as a stand-alone although Ellis is the great-granddaughter from the couple in book 2 of the series, The Pirate Bride. I liked both Ellis and Clay and they were a good foil for each other. The hint of danger related to Clay’s mission felt promising and I was looking forward to how it would fit in with the events of the Alamo. However, the pacing of the story felt uneven. There is a lull in the middle while Clay is injured/has memory loss and Ellis is unsure whether to trust him. Then the action picks up towards the end and everything happens so quickly. Clay’s original mission falls to the wayside and is resolved off the page. There was a lot of historical information and it’s clear the author did her research but the Alamo is really not a major part of this plot so the title is a bit misleading. I liked Ellis’s spunk and the interactions with her grandfather. Overall, this story had some likable characters, light spiritual content, and interesting historical information. Since I read The Pirate Bride, I was glad to catch up with Maribel and Jean-Luc’s descendants.
* I received this book free of charge from NetGalley.

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For me this book moved a little slower than the others in the Daughters Of the Mayflower series but I enjoyed it especially once the characters ended up at the Alamo. Good story of faith and loyalty and plenty of interesting history.

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A Great book !
I got totally engrossed in this story and truly learned some new things ! It made me want to read the other books in this series that Barbour Publishing is putting out. This was such rich historical story it was like being there! Kathleen Y'Barbo really made history come alive in this book and it is filled with adventure.
While it was not my favorite book by Kathleen Y'Barbo it really was a great read and kept me interested throughout the whole book.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars, for good history, lovely characters, and family focus.
I volunteered to read this book from Barbour Publishing in return for my honest opinion. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

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My favorite thing about The Daughters of the Mayflower Series is that each book brings out a lesser- known part of a well-known time in history. We all know the story of the Alamo, but about the months leading up to that infamous battle? I enjoyed learning about the war for Texas independence as it built up to that part of the story. This is the second book that Mrs. Y’Barbo wrote for this series, and I loved how she brought references to the characters from her first book, The Pirate Bride. It was fun to revisit the strength and character of Maribel Cordoba and see that same strength and stubbornness reflected in her great-grandmother. Very little of the story takes place at the Alamo itself, so I found the title to be a little confusing. I enjoyed the author’s pain-staking attempts to keep the story as historically accurate as possible. The Alamo Bride is a combination of history, romance, suspense, and biblical truth. The banter back and forth between Clay and Ellis brings a bit of humor to the story as well.
Favorite quote: “I don’t believe in luck… The Lord takes care of us in His own way. If we manage to have something go our way, we figure it’s because it is His way.”

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The Alamo Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower, #7)
by Kathleen Y'Barbo

Bent history, or at least the author says she bends history to make a story. The Alamo Bride is set in the tremulous times of the Texas revolution. Ellis Dumont is a New Orleans immigrant to Texas. Her family started a ship building industry in Texas just before the events of the Texas Independence. She is witness to the events of skirmish battles, and troop movements before the Alamo. Her little brothers find a wounded man in a neighbors boat. His recovery and aid absorb her and her families interest. When news of her brothers capture and imprisonment reach her, she takes after her rebellious ancestress and attempts to save her brother. The story shows the power of love and commitment.

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A historical christian romance taking place during 1835 during the Alamo. Ellis, a strong female character is a healer who finds a wounded solider, Clay, on her family's land. She nurses him back to health but is uncertain who he is and if she can trust him. She is not sure which side he is on for the war. What makes matter worst is that Clay lost his memory and does not recall how he was shot.

An adventure packed story that you would enjoy reading. This is the 7th book in the Mayflower series which can be read as a stand alone. The author did an amazing job describing the time period. There are certain story lines that were rushed but overall a good story. If you like historical romance pick this one up.

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"Remember the Alamo!" - a battle cry in Texans' struggle for independence from Mexico, but in book review terms it might mean, "Remember to read The Alamo Bride" by Kathleen Y'Barbo. This book was set in 1836 Texas and is the 7th book of The Daughters of the Mayflower series. I have read almost every book in this series and feel like all books could be read as stand alone books. However, this book does mention a previous main character from The Pirate Bride - Maribel Cordoba Valmont- which was fun for me since she was one of my favorite leading ladies of all the books I've read so far. What makes this series enjoyable for me is that they all feature spunky, strong willed women who never back down from their convictions. Ellis Valmont, the woman featured in this book, is definitely no exception. From the get go, she is courageous and determined to help heal an unconscious man (Clay Gentry) with serious injuries who was found in a boat near a nest of snakes. (Sorry pal, you wouldn't have caught me going near you even with a ten foot pole.) When Ellis finally does get him to her family's barn, she treats his wounds and waits for him to wake up. While watching him sleep, Ellis takes notes of unusual comments he mutters about hidden treasure and noteworthy people. Unfortunately, when Clay does awaken, he has lost much of his memory and Ellis finds herself no closer to answering all of her questions about who Clay really is and what was he doing near her family's home in Quintana, TX before he was injured. Can Ellis trust Clay enough to help her rescue her brother Thomas who is imprisoned at the Alamo? Most importantly, can she trust the feelings that she is starting to have for this mysterious man?
The Alamo Bride features a fast moving story line, memorable characters, and rich historical details from the 1836 time period. As an added bonus, the author's notes at the back of the book may inspire other history lovers to feel inspired to seek out additional information about the Texans' fight for independence. Thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for their Advanced Reader's Copy of this book. All views expressed in this review are my honest opinions of the book.

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I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, this review is my personal opinion.

This is the first book I read of the series Daughters of the Mayflower, so been this the number 7 at the beginning I had trouble to understand several things in the plot. Even so, I know each book can be read individually.

In the first chapter we meet Clay, he is an important mission working along General Houston in order to free Texas. In order to do that he needs money, sadly it gets stolen it and so he decided to go in search of a mystery treasure his grandfather have tell him. And then he got shot and is later found by Ellis, with the help of her mom they help him to recover of his woods. This takes a while and so Ellis is instructed by his mom and grandfather to not trust Clay until they are sure he is not a traitor.

What I truly like about this book is that Clay has to struggle with his memory loss and depend on God to move on. And Ellis needs to believe in God's protection for her and her family.

So, if you like history, romance, and an unexpected end. This book is a good choice.

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Another great book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series! I absolutely devoured this one! It was a "one click" read for me and every second was perfect. I love how much time and research this series gets from each author as they put their best writing skills forward and produce such a beautiful novel.!

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This was my first book to read of this series. I found it hard to put down once I started. The story is perfect and the writing was amazing. I thought the characters were well developed and the twists kept it interesting. Great read!

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I started reading Kathleen Y’Barbo books because of the Daughters of Mayflower series. The Alamo Bride was one of two books she wrote in the series. And it has me completely hooked on her books. They are a good mix of historical fiction and romance. I was not able to put The Alamo Bride down.
While set at the Alamo, the story focuses on Ellis and a man who had to be nursed back to health. It does include a lot of Texas history. While this book is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. But the entire series is well worth reading.
I received a complimentary copy of TheAlamo Bride from Net Galley with no requirements.

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I read as much as I could of this It's a great book for history and romance,I'm sure the series is wonderful just not my cup of tea!! The writing and story line wonderful for people who are interested!!

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