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The Golden Bride
Christian historical romance
The Golden Bride
Book 9 of the Daughters of the Mayflower series
256 pages · First published 2019
After losing her husband and family on the journey west, Olivia Brighton arrives in gold-rush San Francisco determined to build a new life. The chaotic city offers opportunity alongside fire, crime, exploitation, and men eager to profit from vulnerable newcomers. Friendship and a developing romance help Olivia pursue purpose without erasing the grief she carried across the continent. Hopeful and dramatic, this historical romance suits readers who enjoy pioneer resilience, early California, faith after loss, and heroines creating community in a city still being invented.
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Widowhood and grief · Violence and murder · Human trafficking threat · Fire and disaster · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add cold brew and vanilla syrup, top with cola, and stir gently.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Golden Gate Sparkling Wine
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- 5 oz Brut sparkling wine
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