Adventure, intrigue, and romance in a time of war! Set towards the end of the War of 1812, mainly on board ship, this story involves real events and details that bring an authentic feel to the plot and characters. The author brings her research to life from real battles, to the gritty life at sea, in a country under major attack.

The tension mounts as they get closer to the epic battle of Baltimore in 1814, and the main characters wrestle with their consciences. I wondered who would crack first in revealing their true loyalties.
The romance is a tense one, complicated with the deceptions they both operate behind, plus the spiritual baggage they carry. Both main characters seemed to believe God is like their own fathers--uncaring, distant, and disapproving. Trying to earn God's approval by being a "proper lady" drives Emeline to despair and seems to add to her dilemma. It was a lovely part of the story when an unlikely source bears witness to them to see God's grace extended through relationship in Christ. Therein lies real freedom, in trusting Christ, not in following rules.
Readers who enjoy an adventure with romance set during war, with some grittiness, may like this latest addition to the series. 4.5 stars

Fittingly, the story both begins and ends on an American ship......but the middle is entirely British. This is one of the stories in the Daughters of the Mayflower series, which I have really enjoyed, and follows Emmaline on her journey from England back to America during the War of 1812. There are spies and double agents, several misdirects, and a little bit of romance. We see characters evolve and become a bit more human, only to see them fall off again in the name of war. It's hard to judge, though, as none of us know what we would do until put in the same situation. {Spoiler alert.....kind of} As it's a beautiful story, in the end the guy gets the girl and we all live happily ever after!

This is a book that hooks you from the first page and doesn't let go. If you like historical romance with faith, action, adventure, and suspense, you will love this book. MaryLu Tydall did an excellent job writing this novel and I loved how at the end of the book she wrote more about the history of that time period. I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars! Thank you Barbour Publishing Barbour Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this wonderful book.This is my honest opinion.

Once again another author has written an amazing journey to add to the list in the Daughters of the Mayflower series! I feel as if each addition to the series becomes my new favorite. The danger, intrigue, and adventure are enough to captivate the reader from the first to last page.

Although this story is part of a series, each of the books are stand-alones. The characters are descendants of those from the first book, but only their relation is mentioned. You can easily read the stories separately. I personally recommend reading them all in order simply because I enjoy them and it's interesting to see history in order, but it's not necessary.

Something that was discussed often throughout the book was an emphasis that "works don't save us." Both Emeline and Owen share times from their childhood where the authority figures in their lives expected a perfection impossible to achieve on this side of heaven. Knowing he could never measure up, it hardened Owen against God and caused him to rebel. It was interesting to see his heart soften throughout the story and to see how he was slowly able to commit his life to Christ. Emeline had hurts in her past, but she desperately hoped to please God and to find favor in Him. It wasn't only interesting to see their relationship with each other grow, but also their relationship and understanding of God their Heavenly Father.

As a reader you are aware of each of the characters' loyalties, however the characters themselves spend much of the book trying to prove/disprove/test each other's true loyalties. This added a whole ton of suspense and frustration at the same time. The author did an amazing job of creating doubt and intrigue with the characters as they sought the answers they were looking for, but as a reader you'll wish you could simply shout them out. It honestly made me wonder what life would have been like for real people of the time. On several occasions the characters had to swear their allegiance to once side or the other depending on who they encountered. I feel it's safe to assume that those types of encounters were highly likely to have happened in real life, and I can't imagine the fear it must have sparked in the people as they attempted to save their own lives.

I highly recommend this book (and series) to historical fiction fans! It will challenge you to read about different times in history and can even spark interest in different historical events. As with the other books in the series, I recommend reading the author's notes at the end because they share not only about the author's research, but about what is truly fiction and nonfiction in the story. I can't wait to see what the next installment of the series brings!

*I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and the author in hopes of an honest review. I was not obligated to leave a positive review. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall is the 6th book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. It takes place aboard a British warship during the War of 1812 where is Emeline Baratt is a prisoner of war. Lieutenant Owen Masters is leaving a double life as a American spy, but can he gain the trust of Emeline to save her and warn American forces of impending invasion? Tyndall has written solid historical romance and placed it in the setting of the often overlooked setting of the War of 1812.

I believe Barbour Books saved the best for last of The Daughters of the Mayflower Series. I have enjoyed everyone of the previous stories. They were written by some of the best Christian historical romance authors. This is my favorite series that I have read in any genre.

MaryLu Tyndall in her writing has a way of bringing light into the darkness. This story covering the war between Britain and America in 1812 has a lot of darkness and sad parts, war is never pretty. The British attack and burn down the nations capital. During that time there was a lot of unneeded destruction to farmers and their families. I found myself often shedding tears for them. This is a page turner, laced with romance.

Our two main characters Emeline Baratt and Lieutenant Owen Masters meet when her fathers ship was attacked and taken over by a British warship. Her father had summoned her home to Baltimore, when her aunt, whom she was staying with in England died. Emeline and Lieutenant Masters are sworn enemies from the start. He believes she is a traitor of her country. She believes he is a cruel Brit and doesn't know he is an American Spy.

This author is a master at weaving faith and hope throughout her writing. That is one of the things I liked best about this story. One of my favorite examples:
“We are all rebellious at heart, dear. That's why Jesus 'ad to die to pay the price for us. But followin' a bunch of rules don't make you righteous in God's eyes. Knowin' 'is Son does. An' havin' 'is Spirit inside you.” She pointed at Emeline's chest. “Don't it say in God's Holy Word, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty'?”

MaryLu Tyndall gives us faith, hope, romance, history and suspense. What more could you ask for? I would recommend this book.

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalleys. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

What a great story!! Emeline is hoping for an uneventful trip home to Maryland, but nothing ever goes as planned. As an American, she suddenly finds herself trapped on a British warship with the handsome Lt Masters. Luckily, she is a skilled nurse and they need her aid, so she is safe for the time being, with Lt Owen Masters acting as her protector. Unfortunately a situation arises that has the Captain sending her and Owen ashore to spy for him. Emeline must decide which is more important to her. Her love for.her country, or her love for the handsome stranger she is just starting to realize her feelings for. Check this one out!!

I absolutely love this series of books, the Mayflower Brides! The Liberty Bride is the 6th book in the collection and is just as delightful as each one before it.

This story takes place near the end of the War of 1812. The heroine, Emeline Barrett is the daughter of an American merchant, on her way home to America from staying with her aunt in England. When her father's ship is captured by a British warship, she and the crew are taken captive as prisoners of war. Emeline lies to the captain and tells him that after her years spent in England, she is loyal to the crown. This is her way of attempting to keep her father's crew safe and maybe being able to help America's efforts in the war.

The hero, Owen Masters, is an American spy on the ship that took Emeline captive. And now, along with attempting to gain information he can take back to his uncle and the US military, he feels he must find a way to keep these Americans safe, all while keeping his true allegiance a secret.

These two are very similar personalities. Strong-willed, stubborn, adventurous...did I say stubborn?? They are both struggling with their image of God while fighting Him in completely different ways. Emeline believes that in order to gain God's approval, she must be a "proper lady" and follow a very strict set of rules. Owen just blows all rules out of the water and does whatever he wants. They're both wrong and they help each other see that. The two go through some very difficult situations which draws them together, but they try to fight their obvious attraction to one another because neither one wants to fall for an enemy of their beloved country.

The Liberty Bride is a wonderful addition to the Mayflower Brides collection. It's well written, has a beautiful love story, both between Owen & Emeline and each of them & the Savior, along with adventure, danger, and patriotism. I very much enjoyed this story!

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I love a good story that can sweep me away to another time period and distract me with adventures and twists from beginning to end. Such was the case with M.L. Tyndall's The Liberty Bride. I especially loved the fact that is was based in the War of 1812, a time period that is often overlooked in books. For this history fan, I enjoyed reading about this time period in a way that brought to light intrigue, suspense, and patriotism.
Yes, this story was a romance, but more than that, Tyndall developed a tale full of colorful characters and ideals that gave America its birth. I loved the tension of this story, which was played out by the hero and heroine as they battled to save both themselves and their country.
Although this is the 6th book in the series, I did not feel lost in the least. I definitely intend to read the previous books, however.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions in this review are my own.

The Liberty Bride is the 6th book in the delightful series “Daughters of the Mayflower.” This well written historical novel is set during the War of 1812 when America was a young nation fighting to hold on to her independence. MaryLu Tyndall is a prolific author who has penned an engaging maritime adventure that takes you on a journey of faith and personal maturity through the exploits of her characters. I was captivated from the beginning and enjoyed the main characters, Owen and Emeline, they were well developed, believable and had great chemistry. I also appreciated the time and effort the author put into her research and her descriptive details of this time in American history. I value a book that leads me to a deeper understanding of God and that benefits me in my faith journey.

A few of my favorite quotes that made me think:
“Kindness toward others, enemy or not, does not preclude loyalty to one’s country.”
“It was doing the Lord’s work, knowing I was working for the Creator and saving souls from hell. There’s nothing more adventurous than that.”
“So this is what Ben and Mr. Oakes meant when they said knowing God was worth it-this feeling of being loved, this sensation of not being alone…of everything having a plan and purpose.”

I received a copy from the publisher through Net Galley. This review is my honest opinion.

This is such a good book! I loved Emelines character, she wanted to do nothing more than paint. Her father made her feel that she wasn’t a proper lady because of it. Emeline was a very strong women with all that she endured. I also liked Owen, he was masculine and commanding but still had a wonderful heart. This book had my attention from the first page, I couldn’t put it down! There was action, several moments had me holding my breath. There was times through out the story where
God was shared with others that didn’t know God or that didn’t see our God as a loving God. There was also romance. This book had me smiling, so glad I read it. This is one book you wont want to miss.

It’s not a secret that I love history, but even with that love, there are many parts of history that I really do not know much about. One reason I love to read historical fiction that the author adds accurate historical details to, is to learn more about a certain aspect of history that is not very familiar to me. The War of 1812 is one of those parts of history. Sure, I know that it was between the United States and England, and I know a little bit about Francis Scott Key writing our national anthem during this time. But beyond what I learned in generic American history classes, I do not know much about the War of 1812. While I read The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall, I found myself fascinated with new details about this time period.

Although the historical time period the book was set in was probably my favorite part of this book, there were other aspects that I also enjoyed. I always enjoy reading stories that take place on ships, and since most of the setting of this book took place on a ship, I absolutely enjoyed that part. I also enjoyed the courage that the main characters showed. I had to ask myself if I were in the circumstances they found themselves in, would I have the courage to do what they did? Probably not. But it was interesting to think about.

I would recommend this book for anyone who loves history, spies, and sweet romances. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I think that this book was my favorite in the series!
High seas adventure, spies traitors and romance! In my opinion it had it all.
I was swept into the turbulent time of the war of 1812 and was flipping the pages to see what would happen next. The plot never grew dull and tension between the two main characters was engaging too. I appreciate how this author always draws the story of salvation into the narrative, and gives the believer of many years things to think about.
Highly recommended, for all lovers of war time and high seas romance.

I was provided a copy of the book from the author ( and Netgalley) and was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

I love this series, since it is fun to have history brought to life and to have the books written by different authors, so each one is all the more unique! The Liberty Bride was an interesting look at American history in 1814.

The Liberty Bride
By MaryLu Tyndall
This book is part of the Daughters of the Mayflower series, however, can be read as a stand-alone novel as well.

Emiline Baratt is a creative and unpredictable daughter. After sending his daughter to England for some refinement Emiline's father sends one of his ships to bring her home to Baltimore. Timing is not to her advantage and the ship is taken captive by a British warship. Quickly Emiline disguises her loyalty and pretends to favor the British to survive. This is not the time or place to be falling in love but that is exactly what her heart begins to do.

I loved this book. It was perfectly balanced in history, adventure, and romance. I was glued to the pages throughout the whole book. I would definitely recommend not only this book but the whole series to anyone looking for a great historical romance.

Emmaline is happy to be returning to America after 2 years in England, but when her ship is captured by the British, she must claim to be a spy while spying herself. Owen Masters has been hiding in the British Navy hoping for an opportunity to support the American war effort. Will he and Emmaline be able to save the United States and make it home alive?

I enjoyed this sweet story. Yes, I knew the ending from the beginning, but some of that has to do with the type of story this is, some has to do with the storytelling style, and the rest has to do with history already being in the past. I thought this was a fun story.

The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall is the next book in “The Daughters of the Mayflower” series. This story begins in August of 1814 off the Atlantic coast of Virginia.
Emeline Baratt is on her father’s merchant brig, Charlotte, on her way home from her exile to England to live with her aunt and learn how to become a proper woman. Her widowed father did not understand her desire to paint and get into mischief. Her aunt has passed away so she must return to her home in Boston; she prays her father will be welcoming and excited to have her home. As they near American shores, the Charlotte is overtaken by a British ship and those not killed in the fight are taken prisoner onboard the Marauder. Learning Emeline has some nursing skills keeps her out of the hold by giving her the job of caring for the prisoners as well as British sailors who were wounded. The quartermaster’s wife from the Charlotte is assigned as her assistant/chaperone. They become close friends as they pray and try to find a way to escape. The captain has learned of Emeline’s painting skills and has commissioned her to paint his portrait. Will her time in his cabin lead to her learning secrets that can help the Americans? Is there a spy onboard who may assist?
I enjoyed this book. I think it may have gotten bogged down a bit in the war at moments but it all comes together in an exciting ending. We know God works in his time and doesn’t need us to decide when that is but people sometimes try to get ahead of Him. The humanness of the characters in this book comes through clearly as they try to solve their own problem of being captives. Some are more dependent on prayer and God than others. I give this book 5 of 5 stars. It will appeal to a wide audience with its exciting story line and realistic characters.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

OK! Loved this, so much action and no dull moments. I love the Daughters of the Mayflower series. I loved how Emeline helped anyone that needed her help, not just those on "her side". She was a warm, loving person. Lots to learn from this woman. I think you will enjoy this wonderful historical novel! I sure did. This is a wonderful read for those, like me, that enjoy Christian fiction.

I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

MaryLu Tyndall’s addition to The Daughters of the Mayflower series, The Liberty Bride is a fabulous read! I believe it is my favorite of all of the series. I loved the adventure, action and historical details that made me feel like part of Owen Masters and Emeline Baratt’s story.
I highly highly recommend The Liberty Bride. Especially, for readers who enjoy clean historical fiction that is full of faith and inspiration. I would give it 100 stars if I could.

How have I not stumbled upon MaryLu Tyndall before now? I will definitely be looking for and reading more written by MaryLu. This series is set up like a collection of novellas written by a variety of authors, only instead of short stories we have been blessed with full length novels! I was initially drawn to this series by the gorgeous covers and the historical content. While diving headlong into each novel I discovered many new authors that I had not read before and ultimately enjoyed. You don't have to read the books in order, and they can each be read independently as the characters are tied together through history by the Lytton family tree.

The Liberty Bride is explosive from the very beginning. Set during the war of 1812, the first half of the story takes place on a ship, but is far from boring. MaryLu Tyndall kept me on the edge of my seat, many twist and turns kept me eagerly turning pages from start to finish. The main characters in The Liberty Bride have drifted from God, but they discover that following God isn't all rules and regulations, that a life is service to God is full of freedom and adventure! I highly recommend this book to those who love adventurous, historical romantic fiction.

While I thought this was the last book in the Mayflower series, it turns out there is another one after this! The Alamo Bride written by Kathleen Y'Barbo will be available February 1, 2019. How exciting!

The Liberty Bride will be available for purchase from your local or online book retailer on December 1, 2018.

Thank you Barbour Publishing and Net Galley for the free e-copy of The Liberty Bride to read in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

From a battle ship to a land in war, full f twists and turn, readers are transported to a time in history maybe little talked about, but with enemy lines and hostility clear.

In midst of such cenario, can lies provide the foundation for justice? Or is there another key to freedom and victory?

Finding the truth that redemption starts in the heart can free us to the most precious gift of all, which empowers us to love enemies and show mercy.

This book was a lovely addition to the series :)

The Daughters of the Mayflower series has become a definite favourite for me. My American history was decidedly lacking and this series has remedied that! The Liberty Birde by MaryLu Tyndall is a fantastic addition. In the midst of the war between the British and the Americans, Emeline finds she has to walk the line of remaining alive and remaining true to herself. What transcends the battle is her empathy for her fellow man, no matter his nationality or allegiance. Spunky, opinionated and entertaining, Emeline is easy to relate to and to root for!

Owen is more of a lost soul, the spy under cover with the Brits, he is burying emotions, trying to investigate without raising suspicion and wholly unable to make heads or tails of Emeline. The tension between right and wrong leads the two into many tricky situations and keeps the novel full of suspense and intrigue. The ending is so satisfying on every front, it’s a testimony to this great writer.

Christianity is put through it’s paces with misinterpretation and questions being lobbied at it. Our lead characters struggle with what’s central to living a God-centered life and why it matters to have a relationship with Him but MaryLu introduces the answers elegantly and hopefully. I thoroughly enjoyed her perspective on the age-old challenges of why pain and loss is allowed in the world and what makes a “good” Christian.

It’s five out of five on the en-joy-ment scale and I highly recommend picking this one up! I’m looking forward to reading the next one out soon, The Alamo Bride Kathleen Y’Barbo.

Thank you net galley for the advance read copy of this novel. I loved this historical fiction told in the setting of the war of 1812. This book was well researched for fact content. I loved the main characters of Emmeline and Owen--both patriots but not knowing the other was--slow romance. I appreciated that this was a clean romance as well. I have not read other titles in this series but now want to. Very enjoyable read and highly recommend this author!

ENTHRALLING!
A realist work of art that grabs hold of the reader taking them on a graphic eye opening journey through a world of history you only read and learn about thankful you've never havd the pleasure of having to endure the horrific painstaking part of history as you shudder in shock as the writer grabs hold of you through her enthralling words keeping you mesmerized feeling the powerful emotions and heartpounding twisted words that are so surreal your shaken, trembling pleading for the reality of the grossness of this amazing story to stop assaulting you with the abundance of emotions it impresses upon you! An absolute must read that will take you on an incredible journey of what once was while making you feel and live every word!

The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall (Daughters of the Mayflower - Book 6) is Historical Christian Fiction. Specifically American and British history at the time of the War of 1812. Tyndall’s book is full of action with never a dull moment spying, escapes, medical emergencies, battles on land and sea. The characters are fearless and loyal to their respective countries but most are compassionate to others. Biblical wisdom, values, and growth are woven into the story and lives of the characters. Throughout the book characters are realistic and behave according to their beliefs. We are given a glimpse of how history may have happened and the effects of the war. I have read every book to date in this series and highly recommend each book for the Christian values, history and excellent stories. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. My thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for making this book available for me to read, enjoy and review.

Swashbuckling privateers, a beautiful maiden, & two countries at war. The recipe for a wonderful story. This story has some great passages, is very gripping, & keeps pretty well to history. However it also has several physically descriptive scenes. Which were the first drawbacks that I've encountered in the entire series. Perhaps I am rather prudish? Ms Tyndall is an excellent writer who vividly describes things so that you can accurately picture them, a blessing for the rest of the book, but I'd rather not be picturing a man stripped, or feel as if I'm in the room while someone is being sexually assaulted. Once again the ability to make people "see" the story as if they are there is a gift, that makes for an enjoyable book. It was a great story aside from the aforementioned scenes,

I was given a copy of this book. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I've enjoyed this entire historical series but this one has been my favorite of them so far. MaryLu Tyndall has the ability to quickly engage my heart and emotions in her stories! The characters are real and interesting. I also love her love of ships and how she tells such beautiful stories on the seas.

The Daughters of the Mayflower Series is one of the best series that I have read in a long time. Each book is a brilliant stand alone novel in itself, but also connects the family from the very beginning of that first voyage. MaryLu Tyndall continues the journey in this latest installment . The two main characters Lieutenant Owen Masters and Emeline Baratt meet upon a British warship where Emeline is being held captive. As she is forced to declare her allegiance between the two warring countries, Emeline finds herself falling for her protector. Can this young relationship turn into something more? Or will it come down to one very important choice. Her newfound love,or the love of her beloved country. Join me in reading this latest installment of the beloved series, excellently written by MaryLu Tyndall!

This is the 6th book in the series of the Daughters of the Mayflower series. It is the first book of the series that I have read and reads as a standalone book.

Emeline is an America, sailing from England back to the U.S. on her father's trade ship in the middle of the War of 1812. Their ship is captured by the Royal Navy and Emeline must adjust to life as a hostage. She convinces her captors that she is British, and is allowed to apply her medical skills to assist on the ship, and also paints a portrait of the captain. She begins to learn more about the intent of the Royal Navy and future attacks on the U.S. She also begins to befriend and get to know others on the ship, and is eventually sent on a mission to assist the British.

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What a wonderful seafaring adventure—set in the historical context of the War of 1812. Although this book is the 6th in the series, it can be read entirely as a stand-alone novel. I found myself rooting for the two main characters—Emaline and Owen. Each was keeping secrets from the people around them. Tyndall ties up the conclusion in a satisfying way. I think anyone who reads historical fiction/romance would enjoy this book.

The Liberty Bride, written by MaryLu Tyndall, is book #6 of the Daughters of the Maryflower.

What a great series and a great add to the series. Tyndall does a great job of taking us to the early 1800's on a ship bound for America which encounters a British warship...the inhabitents of the are then held captive on the British warship.

I enjoyed the way Tyndall took on the trip. The reader is transported to the warship with all of it's good and bad, endure the pain, taste the spray from the ocean, feel the pang of love, and hear the wrenching ache from the hearts of those in agony.

I recommend this book along with the others in this series.

I was given an ARC by the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.

The Liberty Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower) by MaryLu Tyndall is book number 6 in this series and all of these books have been great! I really enjoyed this one. Emeline Baratt, is a captive on a British ship working as a medic. In order to survive she must decide where her true loyalties lie. Owen Masters is her protector on the ship even though he is fighting his attraction to her. Danger, spies and romance. Another great book by a wonder author in this series.

I received this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

Romance on a British Warship During the War of 1812

Emaline Baratt preferred her painting to rushing into marriage. Her father, however, had different ideas. He believed that the only appropriate life for a young woman was marriage and the sooner the better. Because of her resistance, he packed her off to Brighton, England to live with her wealthy aunt.

Emaline delayed returning to Baltimore as long as possible, but with the death of her aunt, she must return. She is the center of attraction, particularly for young officers, when she returns on one of her father’s ships.

This is the era of the War of 1812. When a British warship sights the ship, they open fire. Emaline is taken prisoner. She decides the best way to save herself is to pretend British sympathy. Therefore, she is given her freedom to tend to the wounded. She also receives the Captain’s attention because of her art.

One of the young officers, Lieutenant Owen Masters is both attracted and repulsed by her. He’s an American spy and while he’s drawn to Emmaline, he can’t risk his cover.

This is the sixth book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. As with the others, it is a romance with a background of a period in American history. The history is well researched and over the six books we get a picture of the struggles of the young American republic.

The characters are typical for a romance novel. Owen and Emaline are attracted but try to fight their blooming interest. The book has adventure, but it’s mostly in the first and last chapters. For me, the middle sagged a little. I recommend this book if you enjoy romance with a realistic historic background.

I received this book from Barbour Books for this review.

This book is in a series of books that describe life throughout the history of European North America. I found this book to be more enjoyable than the others in the series. I liked the characters and the spying. It was interesting to see people who were both on the same side and couldn't see it in the other one. It was a very good book that kept me involved right up to the end.

Like The Patriot Bride, this story centers on the time in history when America was fighting the British for independence. This is the War of 1812 and once again spies are very important.

I liked that spying was more a part of this story than in The Patriot Bride. It was fun to see how, when you're being so careful, you protect yourself, yes, but you also miss the help you could have.

The faith element was also unique in that both Emeline and Owen were essentially struggling with the same thing and going about "solving" their problem in very different ways. I appreciated that Emeline wrestled with deceit and lying. Just because it's war doesn't make the decisions easier. Same with Owen. I kind of wish he'd had a last encounter with the captain and with Ben, just to see if they forgave, but the ending was still good.

The Liberty Bide by MaryLu Tyndall is the sixth book of the Daughter of the Mayflower series, though it can be read independantly without missing anything. I have fallen in love with this series, it’s quite unique because many different authors participate., I actually broke my reading stop when I saw I got the arc, which is really special because reading stops only happen when I’m too ill to read. It took me a week where it would normally take a few hours, but I read it and I can say this is my favorite book of the series yet!

Emeline is an artist at heart, she has amazing painting skills, but her father, wants her to marry. She has rejected all the men in Baltimore, so it is decided that she stays a while in England with her aunt. She in the hopes of getting more opportunity to paint, and her father’s hope is that someone strikes her heart. Unfortunately the aunt dies, so she is forced to return to Baltimore on one of her father’s ships, but it seems like it might not be the best idea to be on a ship in the middle of the Indepence War. Their worst fears come true, and the crew with Emeline among them are taken prisoner by an English vessel. To save herself from imprisonment and hopefully gain some useful information, she claims to be loyal to the English crown. Much to the dismay of the American spy Owen, who is slowly growing very fond of her...

Normally I’m not one to fancy miscommunication plots, where everything can just be resolved by being honest, but this is a different kind - you can really understand why the secrets are being kept since lives are at stake. It was nice to not be frustrated for once! The characters are well fleshed out, especially Emeline grows a lot in this book, from an insecure woman who wants to do the right thing and be a proper lady, to understanding one doesn’t need to be a proper lady to be loved by God (and someone else maybe too lol). This brings so much freedom, and it makes her free spirit, bravery and kindness shine through later on in the book. There are interesting side characters, and though much of the story is spend on the few square feet of a ship, there is never a dull or boring moment, it is quite fast paced actually. I love the writing style, the sentences really flow into one another, and of course I slightly fell in love with Owen along with Emeline.

THE LIBERTY BRIDE by MARYLU TYNDALL is a historical novel which takes place in 1814, when Emeline Baratt's father's ship is attacked and taken over by the British. Emeline decides to try and save the day by pretending to be British and this leads to all kinds of adventures. She has always felt that her father disapproves of her determined character, and for this reason she feels she is a disappointment to God as well.
Lieutenant Owen Masters is also an American spy who has been in the British navy for years, trying to get information to help his country win the war. He too has a wrong perception of God, seeing Him as an unbending, authoritarian figure. His opinions were formed by his father, who was a legalistic, harsh preacher, who let both his family and the church down very badly.
It is a sensitively told story of courage, forgiveness and loyalty, and also God's grace, protection and leading. We see Emeline's compassionate nature as she doctors both friend and enemy with the same zeal.
We see the horrors of war, where men kill one another for "freedom", compared to the true freedom that the Father offers us in Christ.
It is a really enjoyable book, with deep truth underlying the exciting story. I recommend it as a really good read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Emeline doesn't always do what's expected much to her father's dismay. Now after spending a year in England with her aunt, Emeline is returning home. When her father's ship is seized by the British Royal Navy, Emeline helps nurse the wounded sailors on both sides. Owen, both a Lieutenant in the British navy and an American spy, is intrigued by Emeline. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Netgallery. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. Emeline is a very strong and brave woman. Emeline wrestles with what is expected and what she thinks is right. I liked the Christian themes through the book as Emeline and Owen struggle with their faith. This is a suspenseful book set during the War of 1812. I liked this book very much.

Emeline Baratt is the 7th generation of the Lytton family when Tyndall once again picks up the saga of the Lytton family. With her mother deceased, her father has sent her to her Great Aunt in England to become a lady. Instead Emeline finds herself a caregiver for her great aunt who has become ill. After 2 years, her aunt has died; and Emeline is returning home on an American ship that is taken over as bounty by an English vessel. War has broken out between the Americans and English once again in 1812 as England attempts to return the US to its control.

Emeline is definitely a lively and engaging character. As she plays her double role, she portrays the perfect English lady while internally staying true to her American roots. Owen, a British Lieutenant, is the perfect hero playing his double role to a tee. Both of them were intensely loyal to the US whilst playing their roles as a British lady and officer. Yet never knowing the true person behind the facade. Yet hints are shown in their kindness and caring for the American prisoners taken aboard the English
ship.

This book hooked me from the start and was another definite success in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. This series can be read as stand alones but are more enjoyable when read as a series.

The sixth book in this series features Emeline Barrett, a spunky lady with a mind of her own. The War of 1812 is the setting as Emeline is sailing home to her father in Maryland when her ship is captured by a British frigate. For safety reasons, she declares her loyalty to the Crown and tries to obtain information to give the Americans. Also, on board is LT Owen Masters, an American spy. Neither Owen or Emeline trust each other but feel a mutual attraction. Sparks fly as this story progresses. Very enjoyable read. Highly recommended!.

I've enjoying this series. Each book is written by a different author so some books I enjoy more than others.

This is one enjoyed very much. I haven't read a book by MaryLu in a long time. I forget how talented she is and how much I loved her stories.

Emaline is a strong character who has to make some tough choices.

Owen is a desirable hero, who is trying to lead a double life.

The reader knows Emaline and Owen's secret but they don't know each others secret and I was just waiting for the truth to come out. Chapter after chapter the tension builds as they get buried deeper in their lies.

A wonderful historical romance.

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

America and Great Britain fought TWO wars against one another. Who knew? (Probably you; I didn’t.) That’s one reason I love historical fiction—I learn history and enjoy it. Approximately 30 years after the Revolutionary War, the war of 1812 was our “second war for independence,” one that restored America's independence and honor, and opened the way to westward expansion. The war had a large naval component. It is here, in the Atlantic Theater that The Liberty Bride takes place.

This book is #6 in a series, but it stands alone well. (I haven’t read any of the others, but now want to go back and read them, too!)

I enjoy MaryLu Tyndall’s writing. I feel her characters have depth and are relatable. I appreciated the heroine's struggles and triumphs. She was not one dimensional but felt real. That being said, I was a little unsure of the male protagonist of this book. References by others on the ship’s crew make him out to be a playboy and dangerous and I didn’t see that (or resolution of it) in the story. But that is minor and didn’t detract too much from the storyline.

I liked this book. I didn’t get bored at sea (2/3 of the book is at sea) and couldn’t wait to see how everything would work out in the end.

I really loved this book and was sad every time I had to put it down! It's my favorite of the Daughters of the Mayflowers series. With action, suspense, emotion, romance, history and spirituality, what's not to love! It reinforced what I've learned in the past about that period of American history and renewed my gratitude that I am not under British rule.

This was a fun a read. It’s not clear from the description but Emeline is an American who finds herself captive aboard a British ship and pretends her true loyalty lies with England and not the younger country of her birth. Owen is also American by birth but has spent years as a double agent in the service of her majesty’s navy. They both hold grudges against each other for what they believe to be false loyalty to America which makes them a traitor. It’s a fun ploy to keep them apart. They are falling for each other but more importantly they want to help America win over England and fear having to turn in the other as a traitor. About half of the book takes place aboard the boat before they go on land to Baltimore.

I have read a few of the books in the series and really enjoyed this one. It requires no knowledge of any of the previous books to enjoy this one. In many ways this felt less historical than the others I read as this one is more of an adventure novel aside from the obvious war and loyalty issues. There were a bit too many internal monologues with Emeline’s struggle to obey convention and what she believed she should do. I did enjoy the lesson she learned about following God did not require so much sacrifice as she had feared. The novel is fast paced and an enjoyable read.

“The Daughters of the Mayflower” series has produced some fantastic novels and some that, while interesting, are less than spectacular. You don’t know what you’re getting until you try each different book, written by different authors about different times of conflict in our country’s history. I have read several of MaryLu Tyndall’s books and really enjoyed the adventure and the Christian message. The Liberty Bride seems to lose some of the adventurous feeling as it gets weighed down by the message Tyndall is trying to impart. The Liberty Bride takes place during the War of 1812. I enjoyed meeting Emeline Barratt, who upon returning from England, finds herself in a position to spy for the Americans. Then there is her counterpart, First Lt. Owen Masters, who both intrigues and annoys her to no end. Emeline doesn’t understand the love of the Heavenly Father but equates God’s love with the punitive love of her own father. She is quite worried that God might be punishing her for any past disobedience. Only doing right will bring God’s approval, she believes. “I’m definitely going to Hell!” So says Emeline about all the deception, lying, and spying she has been doing for the Americans. Emeline’s character is actually very full of mercy and grace, what she needs to learn about God Himself. In short, I loved the action, the themes were good, but the conversation got heavy and preachy. Maybe others will not see it so. I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. I am not required to leave a positive review, and all opinions are solely my own.

MaryLu has written another most interesting book. Of course it has ships in it, which she writes about so eloquently.  This book picks up during the War of 1812. Emeline is headed home to America from England on her father’s ship. The ship is taken captive by the British.  She cannot believe this has happened. She never thought to be a spy but then she pledges that she is loyal to the British, and she is allowed to have her freedom aboard the ship, while all the others are put in chains below.  On the ship she meets Lieutenant Owen. Owen is a British solider. Secretly he is an American spy. Both have issues with trusting one another and feel that they are enemies. Yet they both feel a great attraction to one another.  When they near American shores, they are sent on land to spy out the land and report back to the captain of the ship. Then the danger and suspense begin. Tyndall’s story is filled with adventure, romance, and the quest to know what is right and do it even to the risk of being hung as a traitor.  You will be captivated from the very first chapter........I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, via netgalley and was not required to write a review.

This is Outstanding Story tells Owen & Emaline's romance, set against the American War of 1812. MaryLu Tyndall's novel: "The Liberty Bride", is part of the "Bride's of The Mayflower" Historic, Christian, Romantic Suspense series, by Barbour Publishing.
Owen is a Officer on a British Naval ship that's blockading Chesapeake Bay. Emaline is almost home to Baltimore on her father's ship, when it's defeated by Owen's British Blockade ship. Owen meets & is attracted to Emaline, when she convinces the Captain that she's a British supporter.
But is that really Emaline's true feelings? Is there more to Owen than meets the eye? Why does Emaline take over in Sick Bay? Does Emaline ever make it back to American soil? How do Emaline & Owen Fall in love, in the midst of the war? You'll have to read MT's Wonderful, Engrossing Novel to find out! Thanks to NetGalley, I can Highly Recommend you do so.

Yet another great book in this series! MaryLu Tyndall has made American history come alive through this well-written Christian historical novel. The storyline is suspenseful all the way through the book and the romance that builds between Emeline and Owen is a sweet and clean one. Emeline is quite the heroine. She’s impulsive, compassionate, loyal, and intelligent. As she bravely faces being held as a prisoner on a British ship, she puts her intelligence to use as she poses as a British loyalist in order to gain information to help the American cause. As she and Owen slowly come to trust each other, they’ll find themselves risking their lives to save the city of Baltimore. The ending to this book is perfect. This is a story that I’ll go back and read again.

There’s a spiritual emphasis all throughout this story about the freedom we have when we trust Christ as our Savior. The author did a lovely job of sharing this through the lives of Emeline, Owen, and Hannah.

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

The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall is another in the fabulous Daughters of the Mayflower series. This historical fiction series follows a family tree linked by the daughters across American history from the landing of the Mayflower through the events of World War II. In the Liberty Bride readers are introduced to Emeline, a young woman returning from England to America during the War of 1812. The ship she is on is taken by the British and the story begins and what a delightful story it is. There is action, intrigue, and romance enough to keep the pages turning quickly. The characters are vibrantly strong and believable--artists, adventurers, rebels, spies, loyal Americans and loyal Brits, birthing mothers and dying fathers. The history of the War of 1812 is a great story in and of itself and seeing it through these fictional characters is fantastic. Throughout the story, the author has woven a thread of faith in God the Father and what it means--it is a gift and no matter how much good you do, you cannot earn His favor. I cannot wait to read the next book in this fantastic historical romance series.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Barbour Publishing and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.

Book Summary (Goodreads)...Lieutenant Owen Masters and Emeline Baratt meet on a British warship as sworn enemies. Where will Emeline place her loyalties when forced to spy against her country?
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War Forces a Choice Between Love and Country
A trip home from England to Maryland in 1812 finds Emeline Baratt a captive on a British warship and forced to declare her allegiance between the British and Americans. Remaining somewhat politically neutral on a ship where her nursing skills are desperately needed is fairly easy—until she starts to have feelings for the first lieutenant who becomes her protector. However, when the captain sends her and Lieutenant Owen Masters on land to spy, she must choose between her love for him or her love for her country.

Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall.

My thoughts...Warships. Spies. Fighting for freedom with the Star Spangled Banner flying in the background. This is just a snippet of what you'll find in The Liberty Bride. MaryLu Tyndall is an expert at taking her readers right on the decks of a ship, describing the sights and sounds with such detail that you feel like you're there. This is why I really wanted to read this book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. But this story doesn't begin and end on the water. You also journey into the wild landscape of early America, experiencing a small part of the struggle of the early colonists trying to make a life amidst so many hardships. Even in fictional stories such as this, I'm still amazed at the true story of how America defeated a powerhouse like Great Britain to become an independent country. Faith in God, and His intervention, played a part in that endeavor as faith also plays a part in the plot of this story.
This novel also had romantic tension along with the adventure, which I always enjoy. That's another aspect of Tyndall's writing that I like. She knows how to create a balance between the action and romantic moments. I appreciated the hero and heroine in the story, both showing courage and patriotism.
The plot was exciting, well paced, and kept me more than interested throughout the novel. Moving from water to land was unexpected, yet I really liked the change in setting. I personally liked the connection to Washington DC, Baltimore, and the true historical events that took place there intertwined with the fictional ones in the novel.
I have reviewed several novels in this series and this is one that you don't want to miss!

Personal takeaway...We can call on God to provide the courage and wisdom we need to endure the hardest circumstances. He is ultimately in control and His will cannot be thwarted, even if it seems impossible. With God, all things are possible.

**I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in order to provide an honest review, which I did.**