The Mayflower Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower Series #1)

by Kimberley Woodhouse

Overview

Can a religious separatist and an opportunistic spy make it in the New World?
A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees.

Mary Elizabeth Chapman boards the Speedwell in 1620 as a Separatist seeking a better life in the New World. William Lytton embarks on the Mayflower as a carpenter looking for opportunities to succeed—and he may have found one when a man from the Virginia Company offers William a hefty sum to keep a stealth eye on company interests in the new colony. The season is far too late for good sailing and storms rage, but reaching land is no better as food is scarce and the people are weak. Will Mary Elizabeth survive to face the spring planting and unknown natives? Will William be branded a traitor and expelled?

Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series begins with The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse. 

More to come in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)​
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683224198
Publisher:	Barbour Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2018
Series:	Daughters of the Mayflower Series , #1
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than twenty-five fiction and nonfiction books. Winner of the Carol Award, the Holt Medallion, The Reader’s Choice Award, Selah Award, and Spur Award. A popular speaker and teacher, she has shared her theme of “Joy Through Trials” with more than two million people across the country at more than two thousand events. A lover of history and research, she often gets sucked into the past and then her husband has to lure her out with chocolate. Kim and her husband of thirty years have two adult, married children. She is passionate about music and Bible study and loves the gift of story. You can connect with Kimberley at www.kimberleywoodhouse.com and at www.facebook.com/KimberleyWoodhouseAuthor.   
 

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Editorial Reviews

03/12/2018
In this exciting first entry in Barbour’s planned 18-book multi-author Daughters of the Mayflower series, Woodhouse tells the thrilling story of the Mayflower’s journey to North America in 1620. Mary Elizabeth Chapman signs up to travel with a Protestant separatist group leaving England in order to practice their faith without persecution. Upon boarding the Mayflower, she meets the mysterious carpenter William Lytton, who seeks a new life without the hindrances of his past. But when a man from the Virginia Company asks William to become an agent for the company in the New World by scouting out potential business ventures, his allegiance to the religious exiles is tested. The ship sets sail from Plymouth, England and continues for two stormy months across the Atlantic. Though Woodhouse doesn’t hide the difficulties and tragedies of the historic voyage, the simmering romance between Mary Elizabeth and William alleviates the claustrophobia of shipboard life and dire human conditions. Faith elements are strong as Mary Elizabeth doubts her faith and William’s faith is born. With this action-packed tale, Woodhouse properly kicks off this series centered on major events of American history. Agency: Steve Laube Agency. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

I found the history fascinating and woven into the story such a way that it brought the characters to life and kept me turning the pages. . . .I highly recommend The Mayflower Bride.”
—Tracie Peterson, bestselling author of over one hundred books, including the Heart of the Frontier series

A marvelous feat. Through The Mayflower Bride, Kimberley Woodhouse has woven a tender tale of love and endurance through a rich historical tapestry. What an inspiring tribute to the hope that filled those men and women’s sails and to the courage that buoyed them through their storms.
—Jocelyn Green, award-winning author of A Refuge Assured

Master story teller Kimberley Woodhouse seamlessly interweaves historical fact, heart-warming fiction, and her signature dash of suspense as she launches the Daughters of the Mayflower Series. The tremendous courage and faith of these characters will stay with you long after the last page is turned. 
—Becca Whitham, ECPA best-selling author of The Cowboy's Bride Collection and co-author of The Promise Bride

Rich and rewarding! The Mayflower Bride will captivate you from beginning to end. A must read!
—Judith Miller, award-winning author of The Chapel Car Bride

“What happens when legitimate history meets fiction? A story like The Mayflower Bride, that’s what!   Make room on your “keepers shelf” for this one because you’ll want to read it again and again!”
—Loree Lough, bestselling author of 115 award-winning novels, including reviewer favorite 50 Hours

A beautiful homage to the passengers of the Mayflower who braved the unknown and endured incredible hardships to settle in the New World. This tale of tragedy and triumph, interlaced with a sweet romance, masterfully illustrates the tenacious faith of our ancestors who sailed to these shores so long ago.
—Connilyn Cossette, Christy Award nominated and CBA bestselling author of the Out from Egypt Series

​Rich in history and shot through with adventure and faith, The Mayflower Bride is a beautifully woven tale sure to enthrall readers from page one!
—Roseanna M. White, bestselling author of the Ladies of the Manor Series

From the Publisher

Kimberley Woodhouse is an amazing author! She has done her research on the 1620s and created a heartwarming novel. There is a glossary on meanings of the old English way of speaking, which is beneficial for the reader.

RT Book Reviews - Patsy Glans

The Mayflower Bride is a captivating historical account that carries a well-seated message of faith throughout the read.

Feathered Quill Book Reviews - Diane Lunsford

What a fabulous story. Historical details, intriguing characters, faith and a touch of romance swirl together to create an emotional read. Author Kimberley Woodhouse's engrossing tale of these two people's journey to the New World and the obstacles they faced along the way will touch your heart. The reader is delighted to witness the evolution of Mary and William throughout the story, and the ending will not disappoint.

The Book Connection - Cheryl Lavender

What a fabulous story. Historical details, intriguing characters, faith and a touch of romance swirl together to create an emotional read. Author Kimberley Woodhouse's engrossing tale of these two people's journey to the New World and the obstacles they faced along the way will touch your heart. The reader is delighted to witness the evolution of Mary and William throughout the story, and the ending will not disappoint.

The Book Connection - Cheryl