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Bridge of Gold

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Bridge of Gold has been an interesting story to read. It has two story lines, present day and 1933 when the Golden Gate bridge was built.In the 1933 time, we have Luke, who is hired on to do underwater construction. He asks his girlfriend, Margo to marry him. She says yes, of course, and he goes to work on the bridge. While working, he discovers a ship, and it has gold on it. At first he keeps it secret, but soon he tells his friend George and then Margo about it. But somebody else knows what he found, and soon they receive threatening notes about it. They do not know who this mystery person is, nor how serious the threats are. In the present day timeline, they are restoring the bridge, and Steven is the man whose company is hired to do it. He meets the underwater archeologist, Kayla. They work great together, and soon become great friends. He finds gold too, after his discovery of the sunken ship. Together they find out how much gold is there. But someone is watching them, and begins sabotage of their diving equipment. Bringing up questions of how safe Steven and his company are. Both timelines are exciting and fascinating and make for a wonderful, clean, but interesting tale to read. Great story!

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This was absolutely stunning. It is told with a dual timeline; 1933, and present day. It is a lovely story with themes of friendship and betrayal. The plot was well-paced with just the right amount of suspense, romance, and intrigue. You will not be able to put it down. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

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BRIDGE OF GOLD by KIMBERLEY WOODHOUSE is a novel with a dual timeline, taking place in 1933 and in the present day in San Francisco.
In 1933 we come across Luke Moreau and and his fiancée Margo Hunley. Luke is involved in the underwater construction of the Southern Tower of the Golden gate Bridge and is happy to have the job with so many out of work due to the depression. When he finds a large nugget of gold he is delighted and he and his friend George look for more until threatening letters make them really afraid. There is a legend about the Lucky Martha which went down with a cargo of gold during the Gold Rush, and they are not the only people looking for the gold that went down with it.
In the present time, after the Lucky Martha is rediscovered, the mayor employs Kayla Richardson, a well known under water archeologist, and Steven Michaels of Steven Michaels' Underwater Construction, to dive for the gold and historical artifacts which went down with the ship.
It is interesting to see the difference between the diving gear used now and that which was used in the earlier time period.
With sabotage, bones which speak of murder in two different time periods, unscrupulous people, friendship and betrayal, suspense and even some romance, Bridge Of Gold has all you need for a really exciting read.
I do not want to tell you any more except that it is a most enjoyable novel with great character description and an excellent plot. As is the case with this author, the book is strongly based on historical research and Christian truth and it is one I can highly recommend.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

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Underwater excavation, sunken treasure, and sabotage; the mystery unfolds in this dual timeline story.

A long lost ship sank along the shores of San Francisco during the Gold Rush is discovered while the foundation of the south tower of the Golden Gate bridge is being established in the 1930s. But someone claims the ship is theirs. What will Luke do when the lives of those around him are at stake, including his fiancé?

When repairs need to be done on the bridge, that same ship is discovered once again, bringing an underwater archeologist, Kayla, onto the diving team. Carrying heavy grief from the recent loss of her parents, and desperately seeking answers. Can she let go of what she can't control and trust Steven in the middle of mysterious events.

History and mystery entwined in this series! If you're a fan of historical fiction, this one is for you!
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC, and the opportunity to post an honest review.

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I really enjoyed this book. Despite being a quick read, it was packed with action, adventure, history, and budding romance! I couldn't get enough of this book. If you enjoy historical fiction romances, I highly recommend this book!

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Told through alternating timelines, this is the story of the Golden Gate Bridge, dashed hopes and dreams, and some real soul-searching. During the Great Depression, Luke and Margo are trying to make a go of it in San Francisco, but a mystery ship changes their lives forever. In modern day, Steven and Kayla have discovered the same cache as part of a restoration project, and it also pivots their lives in ways never imagined. However, God has a plan, and sometimes it unfolds in the most mysterious of ways...

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Bridge of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse is an excellent historical fiction novel that is the third book in the amazing series: Doors to the Past. This book has it all: history, wonderful cast of characters, mystery, suspense, and a dash of romance. This novel kept me enthralled from beginning to end.


This is such an awesome group of novels. Each book features and includes a historic landmark/location and each author weaves a wonderful story involving this area. This book features the Gold Gate Bridge. I loved how the author was able to weave the dual timelines together to create an addictive and balanced narrative that had complexity, yet simplicity. I really enjoyed the current-day and historic concepts equally.

I also really enjoyed Kayla and Steven as characters. They were likable, relatable, and had great chemistry. I enjoyed the suspense and mystery that they were involved in and this is truly a great addition to this stunning series.

I really am looking forward to the next installment. I have read the previous two books that preceded and I cant wait to see what the next landmark will be.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Barbour Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts closer to publication per publisher request. I will also post this review to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 6/1/21.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC to review!
Rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent)
Quality of writing: 5
Pace: 3
Plot development: 3
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 3
Ease of Reading: 4

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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Bridge of Gold by Kimberely Woodhouse is a deep-diving hunt for adventure story. While I am deathly afraid of water, there were some moments when Woodhouse made her characters dive into the water under where the Golden Gate bridge stands today that I cringed. There were moments were the divers could not see their fingers in front of their face because of all the swirlness of the dirt and current. Even with this, they were afraid of the ledge that would take them to death. They worked around that ledge. No me. While this was my reality, it won't happen to all readers. As for the plot, I enjoyed the hunt for buried treasure with the past and the present colliding near the end of the story. One little tidbit I would have liked to see is just a little bit of the legend of how Lady Martha ended up where she was. The main present day character, Kayla, references the legend a number of times, but as a reader, we might not know this story. Even with this little bit missing, I still enjoyed the story and believes it fits well with the series. A good story!

I received a complimentary copy of Bridge of Gold by Kimberely Woodhouse through Celebrate Lit Tours, but the opinions stated are all my own.

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