Eliza Gentry and Wyatt Creed become fast friends as children driving cattle on the Chisholm Trail, but after a horrible tragedy heir friendship is severed.



Nine years later Eliza is engaged to her family's enemy, and her father has hired detective John Brady to keep her safe while she is staying in New Orleans with her treacherous fiance, Ben. Can she escape the trap that she's fallen into?



A fast paced read filled with surprises and twists along the way, there was a lot going on in this cross country adventure. John is an admirable man, quick to action with a measured response to things. He is very responsible and takes his duty seriously, keeping the secrets that he pledged to keep.



Eliza is somewhat sheltered and impulsive, but her heart is mostly in the right place. She longs for higher education and wants to pursue more than just marriage.



I loved Eliza's cousin Justine, she is just the most adorable little girl, she has had to mature quickly and is quick-witted.



Overall, a highly enjoyable story with great characters, and a fast moving plot. I loved the humor and interaction between Eliza and Brady.



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

I found The Chrisholm Trail Bride to be a wonderfully refreshing book. It was a historical fiction book that had a Christian perspective, and just enough adventure and mystery to keep my interest. The only drawback, in my opinion, was that some sections were just a bit drawn out. I like when I don’t want to miss reading a single word. However, I found myself skimming through several paragraphs or skipping half of a page because it just offered a lot of filler that I didn’t have interest in. I greatly enjoyed the storyline, and the characters were quite well developed. .I will be watching for more stories from this author.

The Daughters of the Mayflower is one of, if not the best series I have read. The biggest problem I had was waiting for the next book to come out. Fans of Christian historical romance will not be disappointed with Kathleen Y'Barbo's novel. I love this authors voice. She writes such strong enjoyable characters. Ones you want as a best friend or neighbor. We meet Eliza Gentry at the young age of 12 as she is going on a life changing cattle drive with her father, brothers and their cowboys along the infamous Chisholm Trail. The next time we meet up with her is nine years later. All grown up and at a marriageable age. I would highly recommend this highly enjoyable story. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Great addition to the series Daughters of the Mayflower. A well written historical romance. Well crafted plot and characters. Fans of historical romance will enjoy this book. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

The Chisholm Trail Bride is an easy-to-read tale of love and deception set in Texas and Louisiana in the late 1800s. The characters are engaging and believable. The plot revolves around a life-changing incident along the Chisholm Trail which is still having repercussions nine years later. A statement from Mrs. Gentry to Eliza sums it up: “…you may never know the things that happened to you to make your life what it is…and you many never know how difficult those choices were for your father.” Elements of faith are scattered throughout the narrative, and humorous moments enhance the story and lighten the mood. This is an interesting, enjoyable read, and I highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

The Chisholm Trail Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo

This was a delightful historical novel that included all the wonderful elements of a good read. The author crafted a well-researched account of life and adventure on the Chisholm trail. I have read her work before and always enjoy her character development and relationships. She has a talent for creating characters I care about. The pace of the book was great, moving towards a final resolution which was expected but super romantic.

I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley. This review is my honest opinion

Another enjoyable story in the Daughters of the Mayflower series! Western flair adds something special to this coming of age tale, that starts with a life changing cattle drive along the infamous Chisholm Trail. The drama fast forwards almost a decade later as the main characters still wrestle with the aftermath.

Adventure, romance and a cast of strong characters held my attention, making this a fast paced read for me. A battle of wills, a fight for truth and honor seemed to dominate Wyatt and Eliza's story. She seemed to not be very astute when it came to people, lacking in the area of discernment. He was truly a noble character, and it was painful to imagine what he went through. I enjoyed the side characters, Justine, and the Italian family in Galveston; they livened up the story with a bit of humor. The author's notes at the end were interesting. It was truly a romantic era in our country's history.

Fans of historical romances with some action and inspiration would probably enjoy this. It reads fine as a stand alone.

This book is absolutely amazing! Once you start reading it you can’t stop. I’ve read almost all of the books in this series and this one is in the top 5. If you are looking for a book that has action, adventure, drama and romance, grab this book. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

The 12th book of the Daughters of the Mayflower series, "The Chisholm Trail Bride" takes place in both Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana during the 1880s. It features an interesting cast of characters. Part One of this novel takes place in 1880. After a tragic event on the Chisholm Trail, 12-year-old Eliza is forever changed, believing her best friend Wyatt is dead. In Part Two, the story resumes nine years later in New Orleans, with Eliza finally deciding to rebuff Ben Barnhart once and for all.

Ben was a spoiled creep as a child and is even worse as an adult. Eliza and her security guard John Brady bond, and he loves astronomy as much as Wyatt did. This revelation is not surprising to the reader, of course. Would you recognize a childhood friend you had not seen in nine years, and moreover, thought dead? Wyatt is a fabulous hero.

Kathleen Y'Barbo's prose is clear and descriptive. The characters are well-drawn; little cousin Justine is sweet, funny and spunky. Wearing forks in her hair as adornments had me laughing. While Eliza Gentry is descended from characters of Y'Barbo's "The Pirate Bride" and "The Alamo Bride", this is a stand-alone book. The ending is so touching and romantic. 4+ stars. I look forward to the next installment of this wonderful series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for an ARC of this enjoyable novel.

This was an amazing book that was hard to put down. It was full of action and intrigue that kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were unforgettable and well developed. Eliza was a strong independent woman that went against her parents' wishes and became engaged to a man that her father did not approve. Her father wanted her away from her fiance and had provided security to see that he stayed away. John Brady is the head of Eliza's security. He is a loyal man with a mysterious background. Eliza is pulled into a situation that puts her and her family in danger. The plot twists and secrets come unveiled. Eliza and her security guard must find a way through the dangers. Only with God's help are they able to overcome the dangers they find themselves in. This book was filled with dangers, action, and intrigue. I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves historical fiction with romance, action and suspense.
I received a complimentary copy from Barbour Books through NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Another great addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series, this one is less of the sweet romance style and more of the action-adventure / mystery style....and I loved it! One night changes everything for the three main characters. Their pasts haunt them and continue to define how they cope with that night, and how the world sees them, until one of them decides that it will no longer hold him down. It takes the entire book to unravel the misdirects, half-truths, and outright lies...but our heroes come out on top. Beautiful history and imagery of the Chisholm Trail is included, but setting takes more of a backseat than most of the stories in this series. Can't wait to see where their descendants head next!

This was a very good read but not one of my favorites in the series but I think it’s because I’m not as interested in this time period. Still, this series as a whole, including this book, is overall one of the most enjoyable series I’ve read in the Christian historical fiction genre.

That being said, characters, storyline, lovely message - all of these were wonderful.

As always, I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

THE CHISHOLM TRAIL BRIDE by KATHLEEN Y'BARBO is an exciting historical romance novel which takes place in Texas in the late 1800's, with plenty of suspense and quite an involved plot.
We first meet Eliza Gentry as a young girl going with her father and brothers on the Chisholm Trail. She has talked her father into letting her go along with them at such a young age, but things do not go according to plan and something happens that affects the lives of three families.
We then come across Eliza at twenty one. Red haired and headstrong, her father hires a detective agency to keep her safe.
The story is action packed.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Great story that kept me reading until the end! I've read several stories in this series of books "the Daughters of the Mayflower" and I have enjoyed each one. This particular book involves a couple that grew up together, but were separated as youths, one believed to be dead. As they get to know one another again, she recognizes some things about him, but she can't quite place why he seems familiar, since she believes him to be dead long ago. Eventually she learns the truth and she is more than happy to have her old childhood friend back. Wonderfully told story I will enjoy again and again!

This was a beautiful story of childhood love. Eliza and Wyatt were best friends, always getting into trouble together and enjoyed star gazing. They go on one Chisholm Trail ride together as children. Also present is Ben, the spoiled son of a Judge. He sets his sights on Eliza, even though she is far too young to marry. When a murder occurs during that trail ride, with only Wyatt and Ben as witnesses and suspects, they each say the other committed the crime. Justice is served swiftly and Eliza mourns losing her best friend, Wyatt, for many years.
Fast forward to nine years later...Ben still has plans to marry Eliza and make a name for himself in the government and nothing will stand in his way. Eliza's father forbids it because he knows what happened on that trail ride so long ago. Will Ben succeed in his quest or does God have other plans for Eliza?
I really enjoyed this book as it had a bit of a different storyline than most historical love stories. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. All opinions in this review are my own.

An excellent story line! The author had me hooked in the first chapter!
Eliza Jane, the youngest and only girl in her family, has no use for finishing school and training to be a proper young lady. Instead, she would rather ride with her father on the Chisholm Trail cattle drive and study the starry sky at night.
At age twelve, Eliza's world is shattered while riding the famous Chisholm Trail. Nine years later, her past comes back to haunt her. Pressured to marry, her would be suitor carries secrets that threaten Eliza and her family. Can John Brady,a detective and bodyguard, trusted by her father, straighten out the mess Eliza finds herself in? Will Eliza have the chance to marry for true love?
This story will keep you turning the pages until the very end.