The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo (Daughters of the Mayflower series book 7)

History has always been a draw for me when picking a book to read. I love to learn more about different time periods and have fun reading a good fiction novel at the same time. And this book, The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo did not disappoint. This is the 7th book to come out in the Daughters of the Mayflower series and each of these books have been written by many great authors in christian fiction.

From the Back Cover:
Descended from Mayflower pilgrims and well-versed in the healing powers of herbs and plants, Ellis Valmont has grown up in the territory owned by Mexico but claimed as their own by the Texians who settled it. Now war has pulled all the available men from their town into battle, leaving Ellis and others like her to defend their homes.
Caring for a wounded New Orleans Grey, comrades in arms to the Texians and Tejanos, is something Ellis does without question in the fall of 1835.  Until that wounded Grey's fevered ramblings reveal secrets no Grey should have. Secrets that could affect not only the cause for freedom but also the lives of those Ellis holds dear.
Clay Gentry knows he is obligated to complete a mission that he cannot recall due to a head injury. Ellis Valmont knows more about his past than she is willing to tell. Will they realize they fight on the same side of the war with Mexico before all is lost?

My Thoughts:
 I loved this story. It was moving, mysterious, and full of danger. I learned many new things about life in Texas, and it brought the story of the Alamo to life. I appreciated the author's research for the novel, and also the research she included at the back of the book for further reading. I love it when an author tells the reader which parts of the story are true to history and which may of been "bent" in order to fit the author's timeline. The characters drew me into the story and had me rooting for hope even though all seemed lost. This book was a great addition to The Daughters of the Mayflower series and I look forward to reading the 8th book, The Golden Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse coming in April 2019 and the 9th book, The Express Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse coming in July 2019.
If you're looking for a good wholesome series that will take you back through our nation's history, then pick up The Daughter of the Mayflower series! Visit the website by clicking here.

My Rating: ★★★★★
 

***I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.