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    The Captured Bride
    The Captured Bride
    The Captured Bride
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    The Captured Bride

    Written by Michelle Griep

    Narrated by Sarah Zimmerman

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    A War-Torn Countryside Is No Place for a Lady

    Mercy Lytton is a lady like none other. Raised amongst the Mohawks, she straddles two cultures, yet each are united in one cause . . . to defeat the French. Born with a rare gift of unusually keen eyesight, she is chosen as a scout to accompany a team of men on a dangerous mission. Yet it is not her life that is threatened. It is her heart.

    Condemned as a traitor, Elias Dubois faces the gallows. At the last minute, he is offered his freedom if he consents to accompany a stolen shipment of French gold to a nearby fort-but he is the one they stole it from in the first place. It turns out that the real thief is the beguiling woman, Mercy Lytton, for she steals his every waking thought.

    Can love survive divided loyalties in a backcountry wilderness?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJul 24, 2018
    ISBN9781977382313
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    Michelle Griep

    Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.   And guess what? She loves to hear from readers! Feel free to drop her a note at michellegriep@gmail.com.  

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    • 1/5
      Made it to chapter 4... im sure the story or the book itself is fine but I couldn't tell you if it is or isnt. Stopped listening because the narrator ? oh my nerves... every sentence she read, she made sound like a question. So annoying ? couldn't take it anymore. I'd like to know who hires these people? Do they even interview them? Have um read a few lines? Maybe listen to what they've recorded before releasing it for us to listen to. If they did, they'd know...
    • 5/5
      Title: The Captured Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #3)Author: Michelle GriepPages: 256Year: 2018Publisher: Barbour BooksMy rating is 5 out of 5 stars.The first two books in the series are written by other authors with book #1, The Mayflower Bride written by Kimberley Woodhouse followed by The Pirate Bride written by Kathleen Y’Barbo. Each book is a stand-alone story, though they follow a particular family line. Each is uniquely written in a way to capture the heart and imagination of the readers. In this third book of the series from Michelle Griep, I found myself a bit more involved in the story whether it was because of the romance, danger, intense moments or the faith of some unusual characters I can’t say for sure. I only know that I truly was lost in the story as it was also filled with a couple different mysterious scenes that I wasn’t sure how they were going to be played out in the book.Many times, I felt as if I was there viewing the action, danger, conversations and more. It captured my mind, heart and emotions, especially the main female character named Mercy Lytton. She was a very unusual woman who had gifts and abilities that aided her as a scout. Yet, as she was becoming more aware of being a woman, the emotional turmoil intensified.Elias Dubois is one of the male characters Mercy is sent on a mission with, and she cannot figure out who the real man is or if he even allows the real reason why he is sent on this mission to be fully known to anyone. So, Mercy intensely watches him while they are traveling with a couple of others. Her feelings are confusing her as they begin to reveal to her the hidden part of her own heart. Both Elias and Mercy have a past they dare not speak of or show, but as the danger intensifies so does the need to know the real person they are facing multiple dangers with along with being sure they stay alive.At the end of the story, readers will get to read very interesting Historical Notes. I cannot wait for the next book to be released! These are fascinating, historical stories that are both entertaining to read and engaging tales. If you haven’t read any of the book, please catch up before the fourth book is released titled, The Patriot Bride, by Kimberley Woodhouse in August of this year.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      Very good series, I can't wait to read all of them
    • 5/5
      Great story with plausible characters and plot. Love the trust in God and scripture references. Couldn’t stop listening.
    • 5/5
      Oh my gosh, this book is great. The rich history, the vivid descriptions, the anguish, terror, grief, and the redemptions, love, rescues, and grace are all executed wonderfully. I cried in a spot. It wasn't great since I was driving while listening to the audio, but the story is just so well written, I experienced the loss so personally. It definitely has "The Last of the Mohicans" vibe (yes, the book, not just the '92 movie). I am thankful not to have lived in a war-torn forest during colonial America, but so thankful for the rich research and literature provided so I can feel transported in time to catch just a glimpse of the history.

      The audio is preformed by Sarah Zimmerman, and she is one of my favorite voice actors. Top-notch narration and story telling!
      10/10 Recommend
    • 5/5
      Possessing an extraordinary gift of keen sight, Mercy Lytton, daughter of a captured white woman and the Mohawk sachem who rescued her from the Wyandots, now works as a scout for the English alongside her ranger friend and partner, Matthew Prinn. Before now, her assignments had never included acting a part. This assignment calls for Mercy to play the part of wife to Elias Dubois , suspected traitor, accompanied by Matthew and General Bragg’s son, Rufus, who would play the part of Matthew’s grandson. Mercy had never intended to give up her independence to any man, acting or otherwise. This “family unit” would be taking a load of gold captured from the French to another English fort through hostile territory. Elias agreed to accompany the gold that had been taken from him when he was labeled traitor in order to avoid the noose. In addition to the gold, Elias would be secretly transporting a new, and quite deadly, weapon along with a bevy of other secrets. The thing he wouldn’t be allowed to take along was a personal weapon of any kind. How long would he survive this trek through dangerous territory with no way to defend himself? The Captured Bride is a great adventure story, filled with intrigue and a bit of romance. Michelle Griep shows us how the flames of faith are fanned during adversity, and the freedom that is won through surrender. I read during every spare moment, as cliff hangers continued to appear making me quite anxious to know the outcome. I highly recommend this book, and thank NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. I received no monetary compensation for providing a review.
    • 5/5
      This is my third book by Michelle Griep. Her story telling style and pacing is fantastic. Going in I know it is a love story but never predictable. There are twists, turns and intrigue in her stories and often a bit of espionage. Lol. Great story!
    • 5/5
      Title: The Captured Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #3)Author: Michelle GriepPages: 256Year: 2018Publisher: Barbour BooksMy rating is 5 out of 5 stars.Elias DuBois is keeping a secret, one only known to two people…himself and his commanding officer. He is arrested as a traitor and due to meet the hangman’s noose when he is granted a reprieve. He must escort a shipment of gold from one fort to another through the wilderness and Indian land during the French and Indian War. He will be accompanied by two scouts from the fort as well as a junior officer to make sure he fulfills his mission and doesn’t try to escape. He was told during his early years what a disappointment he was by his grandfather, so most of his life he has been trying to prove he isn’t. As he has been branded a traitor, hasn’t helped him any. This trip and his companions will truly test his mettle in more than one way, especially the stubborn female scout.Mercy Lytton is part Mohawk and part English. Her mother was captured by the Wyandot tribe and then stolen by her father, a Mohawk Indian. Her mother died but tried to instill/teach her unwavering faith to Mercy. Mercy viewed this faith as a weakness but her new mission might readjust that belief. The traitor who she must travel with and pose as his wife is hiding something, but Mercy doesn’t know exactly what he is hiding. As threat upon threat hamper their journey, she learns it is okay to ask for help and depend on someone besides herself, maybe even the God she has looked down upon.Another wonderful read! I couldn’t put this one down; it was that exciting and interesting. I couldn’t help but notice how many times Elias prayed to God for mercy and Mercy. He was proof of how God can change a man. Little Livvy was a joyful addition to the story. I thought both of the main characters were three dimensional. I easily got caught up in their emotions and experience them for myself. Faith in God was a big part of this story, and I thought the author did a great job of presenting faith amidst anger, grief, doubt, and love. I can’t wait to read book four in this interesting series!Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
    • 3/5
      Mercy, the female lead, works as a military scout. She was raised and trained by the Mohawks, and her skill at tracking and sharp eyesight astounds her English counterparts. She is ordered to work with Elias, a traitor and prisoner, to carry a shipment of gold through the wilderness. Mercy and Elias encounter a bazillion dangers along the way, including groups of Natives that try to kill them and steal their cargo.Mercy is another plucky heroine-I think that will be one of the defining characteristics of this series. She is one of the descendants of the heroine in the first book in this series, who came over to America on the Mayflower. Mercy doesn't aim to fall in love with Elias but naturally that happens. This story had a better romance in it than the previous one, which had characters with a big age difference. I felt like their attraction was sweet and progressed naturally. I loved being privy to their thoughts as they had to pretend to be married for their mission, but they weren't actually married so they had to behave properly in that regard, while being secretly in love with one another. I was rooting for Mercy and Elias, and I was surprised to see that Elias had a much more complex story that the synopsis tells.While I liked the characters and their romance a lot, I really struggled to trudge my way through the story. Nothing about it gripped me. Their trip through the wilderness felt never-ending, and while I normally go for wilderness-y things, I just could not care about their mission. I ended up skimming some chapters, and I was (sadly) glad when the book ended.I haven't read many (or any?) stories that feature the French and Indian War, so I really appreciated this little peak into that setting (1760). Especially since the story features English characters, French characters, and Native characters. I would have loved a broader look at this time period and place as this story progressed.I love the idea of following one family line throughout several hundred years of history, so I'll keep going with the series. I'd love to find one that grips me like the first one in this series, The Mayflower Bride.Audiobook Notes: It seems like only the first three books in this series are available in audio format, and that makes me incredibly sad. I would 100% listen to the entire series if it was available, but alas. Sarah Zimmerman is a wonderful narrator and did a great job with this story.Title: The Captured Bride by Michelle GriepSeries: Daughters of the Mayflower #3Narrator: Sarah ZimmermanLength: 10 hours, 9 minutes, UnabridgedPublisher: Tantor Audio
    • 4/5
      I love reading books by this author because she is able to paint a picture with her beautiful writing style. An example is this sentence in the book; " Rain tapped a tattoo against the canvas'" Readers are able to visualize the rain falling while making a design . That's the kind of writing that keeps me coming back to the author. The story is well written and is vivid in detail and history.Mercy is a woman to be reckoned with. She is very strong willed and doesn't like being told what to do by anyone. Her job as a scout is perfect for her. She has a special ability that will help her on the journey. Along the way the group encounters danger which heightens the story. At first I wasn't sure who to trust in the story. Elias is a traitor and sure is quick to make a deal to save his life. Is he interested only in honoring his deal, or does he have his eyes on something more valuable to him?The story is filled with enemies, danger and intrigue that keeps readers attention. I loved reading about the rough terrain they traveled and the unknown that awaited them. There are several scenes in the book that describe an attack that were well written and showed how dangerous it was during this time period. The journey to their destination will turn into a fight for their lives as they encounter enemies that have blood in their eyes. Can Elias keep Mercy safe? I did like the story line where I wasn't quite sure who was a spy and who could be trusted. The story overall is good and I liked how trust and faith was weaved throughout the book. Make sure you grab a copy of this book and travel back to a time when the French and Indian War was dangerous and history making.I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
    • 5/5
      This is the third book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series and these just get better as the series goes on. I love reading stories set in the French and Indian war. Mercy band Elias have to learn to work together and have many adventures during their travels. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. A wonderful read. I received this from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 4/5
      The third book in the Daughters of The Mayflower series, The Captured Bride, is another great journey back to the early days of America. Filled with adventure, intrigue, danger, and romance, this book has it all as it takes you away to another time and place. I know you’ll love the trip as much as I did. Recommended.The wilds of New York colony is the setting of The Captured Bride. In 1759, the French and Indian War is still raging, and the western part of this British colony is a very dangerous place to be. But the main characters, Mercy Lytton and Elias Dubois, while seemingly on opposite sides, are up to the challenge, but perhaps not up to the attraction between them!Setting is an important part of The Captured Bride. The reader gets a glimpse at the privation and peril that faced settlers, soldiers, and scouts during this time. Threats are abundant. You never know when you’ll come under attack by the French army, the Native Americans on the French side, or the fickleness of nature. Griep kept the characters and this reader off balance from the unknowns around each bend in the path. And what great main characters the author has created! Mercy, a determined young woman with her feet in two cultures, is strong and fearless. Elias is noble from the beginning, in contrast to his reputation as a thief and traitor. Their romance is an unlikely one, yet develops in a most satisfying way. There is also a strong spiritual thread that runs throughout the novel. Mercy has keen eyesight that makes her a valuable scout, yet she is blind to the truth that had been shared by her Mother and now Elias. Her reliance on her strength is tested when she begins to suspect that those she once viewed as weak were indeed strong through Christ.Another great addition to a wonderful series celebrating the beginnings of America, The Captured Bride is a good choice for your summer reading, especially as July 4th approaches.Recommended.Audience: adults(Thanks to Barbour Publishing for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      I just discovered Michelle Griep and her writing last year and have loved her books! Her new book, “The Captured Bride,” takes place during the French and Indian War in America, and is a little out of my comfort zone, as I don’t usually read as much about this period in history, but I had a strong feeling I would like it because it’s by this awesome author! What a journey! This book sucked me in quickly and I was caught up in its dangerous adventure that I did not want to put down! Ms. Griep has a way with words and uses beautiful descriptions, especially of nature and the wilderness. There are great historical details about the time period woven throughout the novel. “The Captured Bride” is a part of the “Daughters of the Mayflower” series by various authors, but it is very much a standalone as well.As usual, Ms. Griep is a master of characters. I love our main characters, Mercy and Elias, and even the side characters, like Matthew. Mercy, who is of mixed race, struggles with feeling like she’s straddling the line between male and female; native and white. She doesn’t feel like other women and is not sure she can trust God because she thinks that faith means weakness. That is, until she sees Elias and his faith in action. I like how Elias talks to God and that he feels it’s a privilege and an honor to do so. This story is filled with as many twists and turns as the trail the characters are traveling! It contains great writing and characters (who are also very diverse, ranging from Native American to French). Most of all there is a beautiful faith theme woven throughout and a message that Christ is the only one who can truly heal!Content: I would give this book a PG-13 rating for some content. Some examples of the content are: a character bites back a curse, but the curse isn’t actually written; men smoke pipes; mention of whiskey and rum; mention of a man visiting the supply shed with a woman and overindulging in alcohol; a reference to Lucifer; a Native American is referred to as a “half breed;” some details regarding childbirth; a woman is mentally ill; some violence and descriptions of violence and the aftermath. Rating: I give this book 5 stars!Genre: Christian fiction; Historical; RomanceI want to thank Michelle Griep, Barbour Books and Barbour Publishing for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
    • 5/5
      Each installment of The Daughters of the Mayflower series proves to be better than the last. In this third installment in the series, Michelle Griep takes readers on a thrilling journey into the wilderness of New York in 1759, during the height of the French and Indian War. Mercy Lytton, the protagonist, descends from the Plymouth pilgrim couple whose story opened the series, but her father was a Mohawk chieftain. Raised in that tribe, Mercy is a very independent and feisty woman with a gift of keen eyesight, which has enabled her to become a scout. Her latest mission involves working alongside a condemned traitor to transport a shipment of gold, and that is when the danger truly begins.“The Captured Bride” is written in a very engaging and captivating manner, with quaint language that makes use of terms now mostly obsolete but entertaining, such as “cattywampus.” The characters span the spectrum from good to evil and keep the reader guessing while quiet, inspirational transformations occur. Similar to Griep’s “The Innkeeper’s Daughter”, this novel also features plenty of intrigue and plot twists. Mercy, in particular, is a fascinating character; she challenges female stereotypes and wrestles with her own past and where she belongs: “This was home, this maze of trees and rock. A place where she was master, where the only one she had to be sure about was herself.” Her story evokes cultural richness and both cultural and personal reconciliation in a fashion timely for contemporary society, making this a very pertinent novel. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 5/5
      Prisoner, awaiting execution is amazingly offered a chance to escape death, by going along on a long journey, posing as a family man, to get a load of gold to another fort. He is wary at first, not knowing the plans his jailers have for him. He decides to take the deal, because anything else is death.Young maiden who was raised with the Mohawks, but lives at the fort now, working as a scout. She has exceptionally good eyesight & the general who is arranging this trek, wants her to go. She will play the wife of the prisoner. Also along will be another scout, who is like a father to the maiden, he is older than she and will play the role of father to her. The other person along is a young, lazy teenager who is good for nothing. The maiden wishes that he wasn't along, but it makes the story of a family going home, more plausible. They encounter all sorts of varmints on the trail, 4 legged ones and 2 legged ones. The book has several twists and turns, I'll not reveal them, but encourage you to read this book.I was furnished with this book by the publisher, Barbour. I am under no obligation to leave a review.
    • 4/5
      Mercy Lytton's keen eyesight and stealth preserve her life as she scouts on dangerous missions. Her newest mission includes Elias Dubois, who is a French traitor, and a huge stash of gold. As they navigate the perils of the New York wilderness, delays and danger are constant. Working, living, and surviving together draws them close despite their divided loyalties and uncertain futures. Will they complete their mission and part ways? Or is their a greater purpose for this mission that could lead to an abundant life? Read more in The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep.The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep is the third book in The Daughters of the Mayflower series. I have not read the others and this one was fine as a stand-alone. From beginning to end, this novel's romance, danger, and beautiful prose held my attention. I adored the occasional use of French and Mohawk words. The attraction between Mercy and Elias mixed with tension and suspense as they carefully sought the truth of each other's motives and hearts. Their relationship blossomed into a most satisfying love story that I expect to reread in the future.Overall, I enjoyed The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep and I think most fans of Christian romance will as well. This novel earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf and I look forward to enjoying more of Michelle Griep's books.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 5/5
      Mercy Lytton is the strangest thing Elias DuBois has ever seen. A slip of a woman, both Mohawk and white, she is a renowned scout for the English. And her pride and stubbornness, ooh, la, la!! Almost as great as her talent.Elias DuBois is perhaps the sorriest thing Mercy Lytton has ever seen. Beaten until he is half-dead, condemned as a traitor to the English, DuBois can only escape the hangman’s noose by joining an elaborate scheme. One that forces him and Mercy to work closely together, trust or not. This is the premise of The Captured Bride, Daughters of the Mayflower #3, by Michelle Griep.Michelle Griep has earned her way onto my favorite authors' list. She can take any period of history (in this case the French and Indian War) and turn it into a living, breathing, “I-dare-you-to-escape-by-the-nape-of your-neck” experience. Griep was once a protégé of Laura Frantz; if you like Frantz, you will love Griep. She has a painter’s way with words that causes me to smile at the stunning visual images she evokes.A couple of favorite phrases:“An arrow once shot could not be re-quivered.”“Strength without common sense was worse than dangerous.”I highly recommend this book and this series for history lovers or those who want to learn what history may have been. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and NetGalley as well. (I also bought a copy as a gift.) My opinions, for which I am solely responsible, are not influenced by the complimentary copies.