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The Pirate Bride: Daughters of the Mayflower - Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Kathleen Y'Barbo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Can a former privateer and a determined heiress find lost treasure in 1725?
A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees.

Pasts Collide in New Orleans when a Treasure Goes Missing
The last time New Orleans attorney Jean-Luc Valmont saw Maribel Cordoba, a Spanish nobleman’s daughter, she was an eleven-year-old orphan perched in the riggings of his privateering vessel proving herself as the best lookout on his crew. Until the day his infamy caught up with them all and innocent lives were lost. Unsure why he survived but vowing to make something of the chance he was given, Jean-Luc has buried his past life so deep that no living person will ever find it—until a very much alive and very grown up Maribel Cordoba arrives on his doorstep and threatens all he now holds dear. 

Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo.

More to come in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (coming February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (coming April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (coming June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (coming August 2018)​
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (coming October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (coming December 2018)
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In the second book of the Daughters of the Mayflower series, there is adventure on the high seas with pirates and privateers. Characters are charming and sweet, including the pirates. The main character, Maribel Cordoba, is a feisty lass. She is noble but humble, and cares deeply for those less fortunate than herself. The story itself is believable with historical facts mixed in throughout the novel. Kathleen Y'Barbo is a marvelous writer who will entertain fans with The Pirate Bride.

-- Patsy Glans ― RT Book Reviews Published On: 2018-02-01

Excellent story, fast paced, and totally absorbing from page one to the end. I myself pictured the captain as Errol Flynn, who I considered one of the all-time best swashbucklers. ― Seattle Book Review

Woodhouse’s fun, faith-filled book will please fans of historical romances. ― Publishers Weekly Published On: 2018-08-01

Not everyone seeking a new start in life came from England, and Y’Barbo deftly portrays the tensions between France, Spain, and England as descendants of the Mayflower passengers settle the New World. The heroine’s age in Part 1 of the story and the sweet romance years later in Part 2 makes this high seas adventure enjoyable for YA or adult readers. -- Kim Peterson ― Christian MARKET Published On: 2018-04-01

The Pirate Bride relishes timely encounters and sharp wit. The hand of God remains a steady undercurrent, satisfying the sense that in some cases, romance grows out of a deep, ancient wisdom that neither lover anticipates, but that both come to see as vital. -- Karen Rigby ― Foreword Reviews Published On: 2018-03-01

"I've always enjoyed Kathleen's vivid descriptions and page turning romance. No matter the time period or setting, Kathleen works hard to bring the story alive through her characters and passion for God."
–Tracie Peterson, best-selling author of over 100 novels including the Heart of the Frontier and Song of Alaska series

"In a captivating tale of the seas, Y'Barbo gives readers a unique story of history and romance. This is a don't-miss on my list!"
–Jaime Jo Wright, author for Bethany House Publishers

"I love pirate books, and ThePirate Bride is a delightful read that has a totally unique story line.  It kept me turning pages as fast as I could read them. I highly recommend this novel for all readers of historical fiction."
–Lena Nelson Dooley, author of A Heart's Gift, winner of the 2017 Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice Award for Long Historicals

" Kathleen Y'Barbo's The Pirate Bride has transported me to a whole new world of magnificent sailing vessels amid privateers and pirates, a beautiful little island inhabited by nuns and orphans, opulent mansions of New Orleans, and newfound love—all through the eyes of the precocious, wise-beyond-her-years Maribel Cordoba. Rich in history, it’s a story I didn’t want to end and will revisit again soon."
–Julane Hiebert, author of Brides of a Feather series and I Plight Thee My Troth series

"Kathleen’s characters come to life on the pages of this book and her high-spirited young heroine will surely capture your heart as she did mine. I highly recommend this novel."
–Annette O’Hare, author of The Bolivar Point Lighthouse series

“A gripping tale of adventure on the high seas, The Pirate Bride will sail straight into your heart. Readers are going to adore this fiery heroine, and the piratical hero’s nobility will have you cheering. Couldn't put it down!”
–Roseanna M. White, bestselling author of the Ladies of the Manor series and Shadows Over England series

“The Pirate Bride kept me up late at night turning pages to find out what happens next. To my delight, surprises awaited me at every turn of the plot.”
–Louise M. Gouge, award-winning author

"Of all the titles Kathleen Y'Barbo has put out, this is one of my all-time favorites!”
–Michelle Griep, award-winning author of the Once Upon a Dickens Christmas series

“By crafting a setting so vivid that I felt a spray of salt water, Kathleen Y’Barbo brings the 1700s to life. Her realistic characters drew me in, and I found myself engrossed in the world she created. With freshness and surprises around each corner, The Pirate Bride is destined to capture a piece of the reader’s heart.”
–Kim Vogel Sawyer, award-winning author of Bringing Maggie Home



A delightful read that enchants, delights and makes you crave adventure. -- Diana Buss ― Feathered Quill Book Reviews Published On: 2018-03-15

The Patriot Bride is a wonderful reflection (and account) of the willing and unrequited sacrifices made by our forefathers for the price of freedom. -- Diane Lundsford ― Feathered Quill Published On: 2018-07-03

About the Author

A multiple Carol and RITA Award nominee, Kathleen Y'Barbo is the bestselling author of more than eighty novels with almost two million copies in print in the U.S. and abroad. She has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award as well as a Reader's Choice Award and was the 2014 winner of Romantic Times magazine's Inspirational Romance of the Year award. Kathleen is a paralegal, a proud military wife, and a tenth-generation Texan, who recently moved back to cheer on her beloved Texas Aggies.

Sarah Zimmerman is an actress and Audie Award-nominated narrator. She has performed on Broadway, in regional theaters across America, and in numerous guest-starring TV roles. She is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory and the Old Globe/USD.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074PHR9Q1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbour Books; Gld edition (April 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2277 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 504 ratings

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KATHLEEN Y'BARBO is a Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than one hundred books with two million copies of her books in print in the US and abroad. A tenth-generation Texan and certified paralegal, she is a member of the Texas Bar Association Paralegal Division, Texas A&M Association of Former Student and the Texas A&M Women Former Students (Aggie Women), Texas Historical Society, Novelists Inc., and American Christian Fiction Writers. She would also be a member of the Daughters of the American Republic, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and a few others if she would just remember to fill out the paperwork that Great Aunt Mary Beth has sent her more than once.

Kathleen and her hero in combat boots husband have their own surprise love story that unfolded on social media a few years back. They make their home just north of Houston, Texas and are the parents and in-laws of a blended family of Texans, Okies, and three very adorable Londoners.

To find out more about Kathleen or connect with her through social media, check out her website at www.kathleenybarbo.com.

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Hannah Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars Rushed ending but enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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I wish I could do just 4.5 stars, but I can't, so I stuck with 5. This book was unique and enjoyable and I really liked the writing and storytelling. Just the right amount of details, in my opinion. The characters were fun and lively. My biggest issue is that this really should have been about 50% longer. The last couple of chapters wind up far too quickly without any real resolution.

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after the incredible danger Maribel finds herself in, plus being reunited with characters from the past, etc., there is really no conflict whatsoever, just a couple conversations that say the danger is now past. There were some subplots/more issues introduced in the end that are never given the chance to play out, and I was left with quite a few questions. I also felt that the adult relationship between the two main characters was far too abrupt, and it was odd that Maribel's reunion with her family combined with them keeping an enormous secret from her didn't create a lot more conflict.

With all that said, I still enjoyed the book, and would definitely look into other things the author has written. I enjoyed her style and her storytelling, though I would probably recommend this for a more teenage crowd based on the things I mentioned above.
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Rebecca Maney
4.0 out of 5 stars Sail the High Seas, A Wonderful Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
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"Pray away the fear. Pray away the fear. Pray away . . . . . then the world went dark."

By no fault of her own, eleven year old Maribel Cordoba finds herself on board the famed "Ghost Ship", manned by a notorious French privateer, Captain Beaumont. Her precocious nature has just landed her in the ship's brig, to the amusement of the crew; and a stark testament to the captain's determination to remind "Red" that he, not she, is in charge of his ship. Her whimsical dreams of high seas adventures turn into reality as she proves her worth as a night watchmen, until one fateful evening, when her future crashes around her.

Jean-Luc Valmont has wondered about his annoying young passenger for years, guilt-ridden that she may have perished at the bottom of the sea. Years have passed, when what to his wondering eyes should appear, but a very beautiful, grown-up version of his Maribel. Now what? She knows things about him that could prove dangerous to them both.

Sail on this high seas adventure as it survives numerous storms, produces many chuckles and remains true to the words of the psalmist when he declares, " thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet . . . . .. . the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!" Psalm 8
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Babbling Becky L
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling Second Installment of Daughters of Mayflower Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
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Swashbuckling pirate adventures aplenty, endearing characters, plot twists, and faith. A keeper!

Maribel Cordoba loves to read... especially a certain book about pirates. When her much-absent father spirits her away on the sea, they are discovered by none other than the Ghost Ship. So the thrilling times begin.

I just loved this book about a forbidden love. Maribel is such a sweet tomboy, fiercely independent, and determined to prove she can hold her own.

Conflicting times cause confusion in roles, self-identity, and safety. With twists and turns like the rolling sea, I wasn’t ever sure exactly on which shore many of the characters would land...literally and figuratively.

Notes are reserved for the end of the book, thank you. Highly recommended imagination of history. I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. No positive review is required and all opinions expressed are solely my own responsibility.
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pepper jantzen
5.0 out of 5 stars Use correct grammar/sentence structure
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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I really like the story. As a teacher though, there are some grammar mistakes
that should be corrected.
Ex: when you use the words "these or those" you need to ask the question these what or those what meaning they need a noun after them Ex: These dresses, Those dresses. otherwise use "they" NOT aren't those beautiful? Aren't THEY beautiful. Most of the time she uses these and those when she should be using "they" or "them". DO NOT begin a sentence with a conjunction ex: and,or etc. Begin the sentence with "I" end a sentence with "me" Ex: Jack and I are going to the store, then you may come with Jack and me. When you add the suffix "ly" to a root word the word becomes an adverb which describes a verb (action word) Ex: She importantly strutted down the runway.
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Malinda Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining story, engaging characters. A wonderful read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018
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I enjoyed The Pirate Bride very much. The heroine was spirited and very likable. The hero was lovable, someone you wanted to have a happily ever after. The story was fast-paced and kept me interested but what I think I liked best were the twists and surprises that I found. I won't share spoilers but I will say that I was a satisfied reader when I came to the end.
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Erin H.
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 rating
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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Cute story, but seemed too short. Rushed and unfinished at the end. I could've used 50 more pages of storyline. The ending was way too fast and neatly tied up in one chapter. I was so shocked when I realized I was on the last chapter and the conflict seemed to be just getting started. I wanted more.

The romance was a little too sudden, for me. No build up to feelings just all of the sudden they loved each other. A little too fast for my taste.

Can't say I really understood all the stuff with Maribel's father and all the French vs. Spanish stuff. Again, maybe needed to be more pages to elaborate or explain that more.

And I would have loved an epilogue! I felt it needed one when it ended so suddenly.
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Jennifer Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept my interest to the end!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
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I enjoyed this story. This story shows how shifting loyalties could turn privateers into pirates. I enjoyed the characters and the affection the privateers developed for a feisty heroine. I think the romance was meant to build subtly, and I kept thinking that something more romantic than practical would happen as the characters reunited. I felt focused on reading to the end to find out if I was following the author’s clues and my predictions would come true and clear up some of the mysteries.
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Mel Goertzen
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing ending
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2022
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Really enjoyed the beginning of the book - pulls you in with action, adventure, and character development. Very much lacking in romance. Seemed to be kind of shoved in during the last few pages. Would have enjoyed less elaboration of female leads youth and upbringing and more on a developing romance.
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