I've really enjoyed each book in this series so far. The Alamo Bride may just be my favorite. I very much admired her spunk and the hero is very dashing, of course. I look forward to the next "bride"

totally love this series!!
This is another wonderful story by Kathleen Y'Barbo! I loved that Ellis, the main character, was the great granddaughter of Maribel Cordoba, the heroine in The Pirate Bride, a previous Kathleen Y'Barbo story in this series. I loved to connect both stories. I have to say, I still like better the Pirate Bride, but The Alamo Bride was also a delightful read that kept me engaged until the end.
The story takes place in Texas, but not during the Alamo famous fight. Ellis is a woman with spanish and french ancestry, and she finds Clay, an injured man, and takes care of him until he gets well. But at first they don't know if he's on Santana's side, a spy for the president, or loyal to Texas. In his illness, he's delirious and murmurs confusing things.
After he recovers consciousness, and Elli gets to know him and trust him, Elli discovers many things are at stake and that Clay must continue his mission if they want the war to end. Can she trust him with her life and go with him in search of his brother and continue the mission he hasn't concluded?
It's a good plot, with great characters. I loved Elli's spunk and coraugeousness. Elli's grandfather was witty and funny, he made me laugh. Clay was a true hero, once he recovers and determines to finish his mission.
I totally recommend this book to lovers of the historical genre. The romance is sweet and clean and you can learn a lot about Texas history. A worthy read!
I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing via Netgalley and this is my honest and unbiased review.

I absolutely love this book! It is full of history, action, drama and a great ending. This is a well written book that once you start reading it you can't stop. I highly recommend this book. It literally has you.following history and all the trials during that time. Couldn’t put it down...

Another enjoyable book in the series.
I love how through this series I can read about time periods I rarely come upon. The Alamo is one of them.
It was exciting to learn more about the fight.
Something else I love about this series is that historical figures are characters as well.

The settings are always well developed and The Alamo Bride was no exception. Sometimes I think there's a big focus on the romance, but they usually don't hinder my overall enjoyment of the book.

This is actually one of the first Christian Romances I’ve ever read that featured the Alamo. The last one to even mention it that I read was Karen Witemeyer’s Short Straw Bride (all of the men were named after famous people/places from the Alamo). So when it was released, I was curious to see how the history was incorporated into the story.

While the story and the history were interesting, and the amnesia case reeled me in, I felt a bit disappointed as I read the story. Ellis was hard to connect to as a character. She seems like she ought to be a strong female lead, but in reality, behaves more like a southern belle who makes poor choices.

Clay on the other hand was fascinating and I wish more emphasis and time in the story had been given to finding his grandfather’s treasure. He was the comic relief in this story because – word to the wise – Ellis’ herbs pack a powerful punch.

And as rich as the history could have been, it felt somewhat removed, and I would have loved to get closer to the conflict. Much of the conflict felt relative to what was happening at the Alamo, but non-specific.

Overall, this story had a lot of potential, but just didn’t quite do it for me. Even the romance fell a bit flat, and the story meandered more than it followed a particular direction. I wish good luck to the upcoming titles in this series. The concepts keep luring me in, but the early installments haven’t been all they could be in my book.

*thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for this free book in exchange for an honest review*

I didn’t like this one. Didn’t even read it. It made me sad to see that the author chose to refer to the Mexican people who were fighting to be free as the enemy. I was so very saddened by this one.

enjoy this series. Each book is written by a different author. Some books I like better than others. This is one I like a bit less.

I might have enjoyed it more my mind wasn't trying to make connections to the previous books. But since I have read the other books I was busy trying to make connections.

It is a book full of history though, and it's a part of history I don't know much about so it was interesting in that regard.

But something for me didn't hold my attention like it wanted it to.


A copy of this book was given to me through Netgalley.com. All opinions are my own.

I am so enamoured with this series by Barbour Publishing! Each book in the series has captured my love of historical romance; the attention to historical detail and character development by each of the authors is stunning.

The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo is equal to the task of capturing my imagination with the intrepid Ellis Dumont. When Ellis finds a seriously injured man, she and her mother nurse the man back to health. So serious were his injuries, the unconscious stranger muttered the same phrases over and over again; intrigued Ellis wrote them down in the back of her prayer book.

1836 is a tumultuous period in Louisiana and Texas, rumors of a major skirmish building up near the Alamo has many on edge. The stranger seems to know things, secret things, that lead Ellis to be extra cautious around him, especially when he regains conscious. Ellis is alone on the farm with her mother and younger brothers; her father and older brother have joined up for the cause.

Somehow Ellis needs to figure out if the stranger, who, though his memory is a bit scattered, claims his name is Clay, is a trustworthy man or if he is one of the enemy. Clay feels compelled to travel to Mission San Jose, even though he cannot remember why. And Ellis Dumont must decide whether she will trust him enough to travel with him.

This is the first time I’ve read a novel by Kathleen Y’Barbo, and the second book I’ve read in the Mayflower Brides series. Even though it is book number seven in the series, The Alamo Bride can be read as a stand-alone title without missing anything from the previous books.

The author does a wonderful job at painting scenes and recreating the geography of Texas and Mexico at this point in history. She builds strong characters and believable story lines, with a mix of intrigue throughout the pages.

The pacing is a bit slow to my liking but still, the author does a job well done.

I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

I wish I could remember more about Texas history because as I read The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo, I kept trying to recall exactly what was happening during the time that the book was set in. However, without remembering the historical details, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author did a fantastic job of keeping the book moving and didn’t load the me down with long history lessons. Yet she included so many historical details that after I finished the book, I felt I had a much better understanding of the Texas Revolutionary War. It felt like the perfect balance of history and fiction. Her characters felt believable. Ellis was spunky and stubborn but also compassionate. Clay was brave and heroic but also weak with his amnesia and gun wounds. They seemed perfect for each other. This book was an spectacular story that I really enjoyed.

So, if you are looking for a fictional story with real historical details about Texas history, remember The Alamo Bride . It is full of romance, and intrigue all based upon an important time in Texas and United States history.

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

Unfortunately, this book did not catch my attention as much as The Pirate Bride by the same author. I liked both main characters, but Ellis' grandmother -the Pirate Bride- I just liked more.

Still, the writing style and especially the descriptions of the landscape were very good.

I loved The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo. I thought it had a lot of twist and turns to keep you wanting to read till the end. The book was a historic novel and it had a lot of history in it even at the end of the book she tells of real life people that she intertwine in the book. I will read more of her books they are most enjoyable.

This reminded me of Pearl Harbor because you had a girl who was a healer and a guy who was in the military (insert googly eyes here). This is probably one of my favorites in the series so far. Ellis was very humble and kind. Clay was very protective. But, probably my favorite character in both protagonists is that they were fiercely loyal. My dream was to marry a Southern gentleman adorned in a military uniform, so this was exactly the kind of book I wanted. 

"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust"
-Psalm 91:4

Having never read a novel set during the Alamo (which I previously had no interest in), this historical story caught my attention. The novel was well-written, descriptive, and intriguing.

The Alamo Bride is the seventh book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series and the second one written by Kathleen Y'Barbo. The tie-in to these historical novels is that the characters in each book are from the same family tree and the books are standalone stories written by different authors. And this author writes a great story set in Texas during the mid-1800s, during the time when Texas was beginning its fight for freedom from Mexico! I love learning and being reminded of the history of the United States and the author has done her research and makes the history come alive. I felt as if I was right there in the midst of the scenes. There is action with snakes, fires and more, mysteries, and romance enough to keep the pages turning quickly. Ellis is a feisty young woman who, along with her family, is trying to keep the home fires burning while her father and brother have gone to war. She has some impossible choices to make in the story, would she be able to make them? Who was this injured man she has agreed to care for and whose side is he on? Could she trust him? Clay has an important mission in Texas but has been injured and cannot even remember who he is, let alone his mission. Would he ever remember in time? These two main characters and others as well have depth and reality, and their emotions, strengths, and foibles resonate well with readers. I loved this story and am looking forward to the rest of the books in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions are my own.

This was the first of Kathleen Y'Barbo's books I've read, but it certainly won't be the last! I really liked both of the main characters and enjoyed the romance slowly budding between them. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline, although I did feel that there were a few loose ends left. I absolutely adored the ending! This is a must read for those who love historical fiction.


(I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.)

In 1836 Ellis Dumont finds a man in New Orleans unconscious on Dumont property. As his fevers rage, the man mutters strange things about treasures and war. Has Claiborne Gentry lost his mind or is he a spy for the American president—or worse, for the Mexican enemy that threatens their very lives.? With the men of her family away, Ellis must stand courageous. Who she can trust? Will she put her selfish wants ahead of the future of the republic? Will she travel with Clay to Mission San Jose to help end the war? Will Ellis Lose All at the Alamo? I love this series of History, Adventure, Romance, and Ancestry

The Alamo Bride was a wonderful addition to the Daughters of Mayflower series. The historical elements were accurate and I enjoyed the fiction that was woven into the history. Recommended!

An enjoyable, if fluffy, read.
Not something I'd recommend to someone wanting to learn about the Alamo, or even someone who ponders the believability of plot lines but a fun read to relax with.

The Alamo Bride
by Kathleen Y’Barbo

Barbour Publishing, Inc.

Barbour Books

Christian , Romance

Pub Date 01 Feb 2019

I am reviewing a copy of The Alamo Bride Through Barbour Books and Netgalley:

In 1836 Ellis Dumont finds a man in New Orleans Grey unconscious on Dumont property. The man talks about strange things about treasure and war in his feverish state. Claiborne Gentry has either lost his mind or he’s a spy for the American president or worse yet a spy for the Mexican enemy that threatens their lives.

With the men of her family away Ellis must be brave and decide who is trustworthy. Will Ellis put her selfish wants ahead of the future of the republic or travel with Clay to mission Santa Jose to help end the war?

I give The Alamo Bride five out of five stars!

Happy Reading

In Kathleen Y’Barbo's latest novel, "The Alamo Bride," she created an intriguing story taking place during the Texas Revolution. This novel is the 7th book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. However, the series does not need to be read in order, and each book is more like a stand alone novel. Each book focuses on different descendants of a family from the Mayflower throughout the generations. There is a family tree included in the book which is helpful in seeing how the various descendants were related.

This was an enjoyable story. Some parts of the book were a little slow paced, but once the action started, it quickly captured my attention. I also learned a lot of facts about the Alamo and the fight for Texas’ independence that I didn't previously know. I wish readers could have learned more in-depth details about Clay’s background in the story and seen more of the development of Ellis and Clay’s relationship. Fans of the Daughters of the Mayflower series will enjoy this newest edition to the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.