The Blizzard Bride by Susanne Dietze is the next book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. Abigail Bracey’s father was killed four years ago and it was revealed that he was involved in money laundering for a counterfeit operation. All of her friends and acquaintances began to snub her and her mother who died some time later of illness. She has now been asked to travel to Nebraska to teach as an uncover Secret Service operative. She quickly agrees but soon learns her contact person is her former beau, Dash Lassiter. Will she be able to work with him? The goal is to determine which child in her class, there are three the right age with single mothers, is the son of the counterfeiter who informants say is coming to get his son. Will they figure it out before he succeeds?
I loved this book and found it difficult to put down. There is plenty of excitement and surprises along the way to the ending. The characters mostly rely on God when their faith is tested. Abigail is angry with God and has left her Bible with a friend when she moved. Will she learn to trust and depend on God for her future? I give this book 5 of 5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I did it! I finished at 11:58 - just in time for the new year. Growing up in NW Iowa blizzards were common when I was growing up. When I was in about 5th grade we got out of school early morning because a storm was coming; however, the storm hit a lot faster than expected. Being a country rider (only the country kids rode the bus, town kids had to walk) I can remember sitting at a corner on the route for what seemed like forever, which it was, because you literally could not see where you were. Finally sometime in the afternoon it had cleared enough to go on, but sitting for all that time in the snow and wind, I was glad it had some heat and time to read.

This is the story of the blizzard of 1888 in Nebraska and the lifesaving thinking of teacher, Abby Bracey. Abby is recruited by the Secret Service to become the teacher at a school in Wells, Nebraska, to help catch the counterfitter, Fletcher Pitch, who also happened to kill her father. But little does she know, the lead investigator is her former beau, Dashiell Lassiter. She is sent to teach and find the son of Mr. Pitch, as he is on his way to Wells to take him back. But can she figure out which boy is his, and can Dash protect her before he loses her again?

This was a good book, and I am loving this series more and more. The banter and attraction between Abby and Dash was amusing at times, you could really feel her ire for him. But even that couldn't keep them apart, even the townspeople could see that.

I received a free copy of this from Netgalley and Barbour Publishing.

'She'd tended the plant of bitterness too. Nourished it with years of resentment. Hatred.'

The Blizzard Bride is the eleventh in the Daughters of the Mayflower series and truly wonderful. I did not know that this blizzard was a real event and Dietze describes it in such detail, it inspired me to do research myself! She weaves the actual event into the story so well and the characters are so fascinating, that I was pulled in from the very beginning and read the book in one day. Very well done.

*My thanks to Barbour Publishing and the author for a copy of this book. No review was expected and the opinions here are my own.

Another wonderful addition to one of my favorite series! Even though this was the 11th book in the series, it was Susanne Dietze's debut addition. This was also my first time reading anything by her and I'm now looking forward to reading more in the future.

Personally I'm a fan when the romance has some type of backstory. Unless a great deal of time passes in a novel, the romance feels too rushed if the characters are newly introduced. I felt that Abby and Dash's history was well developed and it made the tension and desire of their relationship believable and realistic. They were an easy couple for me to get behind and root for. Even though they each had their flaws, it was easy to see that they really did love each other if only they could work through their past. 

I don't think I've ever heard of the Blizzard depicted in this novel from 1888, but the circumstances around it are shocking. I appreciated that the author shared some specific details about it in her author's note at the end. I also liked that she included some real people's experiences in her narrative.  I always like learning more about lesser-known history even when it's difficult to hear. That's one of the reasons I love this series so much, because it stretches me to read about different historical events in American history. 

I sincerely hope that Barbour continues to add to this series because I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in each of the installments so far. I honestly cannot recommend it enough.

*I received a copy of this book through NetGalley. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.

What I Loved: Everything! The Blizzard Bride was a highlight of the series for me. The romance was spot on with a steady cup of tension. Dietze has a smooth and enjoyable writing style. I love getting lost in one of her stories.
The setting and era came to life. And I especially appreciated the authentic details concerning the blizzard. There was a town's worth of endearing characters here.
I love a good mystery, especially when the author can keep me guessing which isn't easy to do. While I did have an idea as to who the guilty party was, I wasn't also so sure of myself until closer to the end.

Rating and Recommendation: I give it 5 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy Christian historical fiction.

~ I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts are my own. I was not compensated for this review or required to give a favorable one.

This was my first book by this author and also the first one I’ve read in this series. I loved it so much I plan to read others by her and the rest of the Daughters of the Mayflower series. I loved how Abby and Dash find each other after years apart. It takes a while for complete reconciliation but forgiveness needs to take place plus there’s some suspense happening in the middle of that. It was also great to learn more about the children’s blizzard that really took place back then in Nebraska. All in all this was a wonderful Christian romance that I definitely recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley for the chance to read and review this book!

I was captivated with the story of this book from the start till finish. It was steady and interesting.
Abby and Dash were so relatable. They are going through struggles everyone at on time have gone through.
The story unfolds as Abby is still reeling from events that happened years ago and she had to work with Dash who she rather not be in the same town with.
I loved how the both of them put aside their grievances with one another and worked for the common good of others. One shinning virtue about the both of them was their selflessness.
I loved how the story emulated that even in our sin and anger God stills pursues us.
Love always finds a way and this book brought that to life wonderfully.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.

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

The theme is forgiveness as well as the effects of hatred on your soul. Abby couldn’t forgive Dash for leaving her. She couldn’t forgive her father for his criminal activities—and the effect it had on her own life. When she meets Mr. Yates she sees herself and decides she doesn’t want her life to end up like his. Abby is looking for a counterfeiter’s son and the woman who took him, while Dash hopes to catch the man himself. A bit of suspense as the author drops a few clues along the way. The book is based on the Children’s Blizzard of 1888. Highly recommend!

Susanne Dietze's "The Blizzard Bride", is the 11th novel of the Daughters of the Mayflower series, It depicts events in a small Nebraska town, culminating in the actual Schoolhouse Blizzard, which occurred on January 12, 1888. This harrowing event, which was hitherto unknown to me, is accurately portrayed.

Abigail Bracey agrees to help apprehend her disgraced father's murderer, and becomes the schoolteacher in Wells, Nebraska. She must work with her former suitor, who deserted her for reasons known only to him. Dashiell Lassiter - what a great name! - has dyslexia, called "word blindness" then, a totally misunderstood affliction at the time.

Fletcher Pitch is a murderous counterfeiter, and while I figured out his identity early on, events transpired in unusual ways. The theme of forgiveness is prevalent without being preachy. The bond between Abby and Maynard Yates is both touching and bittersweet.

Dietze is a new author to me, and her prose is lovely. This is a great addition to the historically accurate Daughters of the Mayflower series. I've read them all, and this one's tied with another for my favorite volume. I look forward to the next installment.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this wonderful nnovel.

Finding forgiveness and healing:
This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning and had me turning pages as fast as I could in order to see what would transpire. I liked the mix of faith, romance, drama and mystery. It was well paced and whilst an easy read; it had a depth and maturity to it.
There were important lessons about forgiveness and trusting God. Abby had built a wall to protect her heart but this caused her to be isolated from both the Lord and those who cared about her. Meanwhile Dash also had regrets from his past and working together again they were able to find absolution and hope for the future.
This was a fabulous addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series and I look forward to reading more books by this talented author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Unfortunately the heroine was hard to relate and just simply like. She was stubborn and though she knew better that everybody else. Dash was nice albeit a little bland.
It's hard to enjoy a book when you don't like the characters. Other than that I really enjoyed the story setting.

I am enjoying the entire Daughters of the Mayflower series. Each book builds my knowledge of history and appreciation for our country. While each book stands alone, I eagerly look forward to each new installment.

I first heard about the “School Children's Blizzard” about a year ago. What a horrible and tragic event! The winter of 1888 had two devastating blizzards. This one hit the plains about the time kids were being dismissed from school. Knowing this, I was nervous when reading. But thankfully, like all the other books in this series, the tragedy was handled very well—accurately, but not destroying my heart as a reader. I also enjoyed the other storyline about counterfeiting. History is so interesting. I love it when authors draw me into the time period. I can’t wait to read more!

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 ADORED THIS BOOK! An easy five stars from me, now i usually don't really enjoy historical romances but i always desperately want to since they seem so good but i hva e to say that this one really caught me.

This book is about Abby and Dash who grew up together and also loved each other, but suddenly Dash left without a word and Abby is understandebly very mad at him for it. Now quite a few years later they meet again when Abby is asked to go undercover to protect the son of the one who murdered her father.

I really don't know how to explain how much i love this book! It really just drew me in and i kept on turning the pages and i really couldn't stop.

I will definitely be reading the rest of the Daughter's of the mayflower series.

While reading The Blizzard Bride by Susanne Dietze, the wind outside my home was bringing our first winter storm. This made for an exciting read. I felt the cold of the blizzard seeping through our windows. I heard the roar of the wind as it was described in this exciting addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series that you will find hard to put down.

While the Mayflower plays little importance in the story, Abby reminds readers of this series, of the gumption and heroics each "daughter" has played thus far. With Abby posing as a teacher to catch the murderer of her father, along with Dash (a former love interest and a member of the Secret Service), this story delivered an adventure, romance and a mystery to solve.

There was a very realistic element of losing one's faith in God in this story that will speak to anyone who is struggling with their faith. I loved seeing Abby grow in this aspect and how her growth in trusting God influenced those around her.

I was astonished that the blizzard described in the book actually happened in real life. The author did an incredible job of describing it. Be sure to read the author's notes on this at the end of the book as it is very intriguing.

While this is part of a series, The Blizzard Bride can definitely be read as a standalone. I highly recommend it.

Rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent)
Quality of writing: 5
Pace: 5
Plot development: 5
Characters: 5
Enjoyability: 5
Ease of Reading: 5

Overall rating: 5 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful story of redemption and love.Abby and Dash have their unresolved issues as they travel to Nebraska under different circumstances.
The person they are looking for is right there under their noses.
My favorite part of this entire book was when Abby tackles the town curmudgeon.She sees behind his attitude to the hurt and sorrow buried deep.Really made me think of all the people I overlook because of their attitude.
Lots of romance,love,humor and adventure with a dash of real history thrown together.
Thankyou Netgalley for this ARC

The Blizzard Bride by Susanne Dietze ⁣⁣
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• historical fiction, historical romance, Christian fiction ⁣⁣
• publish date: February 1, 2020⁣⁣
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This a inspiring story based on a real blizzard that hit in January 1888. There is an undercover operation involving a Secret service agent and a school house teacher that help find a man who has committed several crimes. ⁣⁣
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The book held me attention and is full of suspense, danger, forgiveness, and a bit of romance. The Blizzard Bride is book 11 of Daughter’s of the Mayflower series. ⁣⁣
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I absolutely stayed engaged with this book the entire way through the plot. There was suspense, drama and danger paired with romance. The author highlighted the gospel theme of forgiveness and intertwined that message into several characters in the book, one of them being the main character, Abby.

As Abby and Dash, her handsome beau, look for the fraud in the town, the author does a really good job hiding him in plain sight. She also added a historic winter blizzard which was fascinating to me. I love it when author's add real historical events to a plot.

In the end, the happy ending prevailed, and the killer was apprehended. Of course the best part of the story is that God won the hearts of the characters and forgiveness was granted and received in love.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for this review.

Cloak and dagger excitement in Nebraska in the year 1887! Abby’s father was murdered by a counterfeiter named Fletcher Pitch. Fletcher Pitch has an 8 year old son hidden by his deceased wife’s sister in Wells, Nebraska. Abby is recruited to pose as a schoolteacher to try to uncover the identity of the boy before Pitch does. The person who is working for the Secret Service to catch Fletcher is a former beau of hers, Dash, who left her 6 years ago, Abby is still angry at him for deserting her.
You will have to read the book for yourself to find out what happens to this couple and why this book is called “The Blizzard Bride!”

Blizzard Bride was a real page-turner. It kept my interest from beginning to end as a schoolmarm and a federal agent go undercover to catch a counterfeiter. It is a tale of love and forgiveness, of tragedy and hope. This well-researched historical fiction book involves a real blizzard that claimed the lives of many children. It is also a book of about seeking the Lord and relying on His hope in the midst of the storms of life. The characters are deep and endearing, even those who play opposing roles will touch your heart as you try to figure out the mystery woven into the story. Who is the enemy, who is the lost child, which woman has saved her nephew from his criminal father?