Legend's of Gold

Author: Mary Connealy
Genre: Historical Romance
Series: Golden State Treasure #2
Pages: 304
Release Date: June 17, 2025
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

On a risky treasure hunt in the rugged wilderness, can love trump all odds?

After years of solitude, Tilda Muirhead's life takes an unexpected twist when she accepts a teaching position at Two Harts Ranch following her cross-country pursuit of two brothers obsessed with a treasure map left by their grandfather. Tilda is now tasked with educating those mischievous MacKenzie boys, who are bent on remaining out west with the rest of their family until they find the hoped-for treasure. Then a man named Ben arrives, claiming to be her own long-lost brother. Raised as an orphan with no memory of her past, Tilda is both fascinated and wary of Ben's sudden interest in finding her.

When Ben's motives grow increasingly suspect, rancher Josh Hart suggests Tilda and the young MacKenzies set off on a quest with him that aims to protect Tilda while unearthing the map's secrets. As they explore the wilderness, Tilda becomes captivated by the history behind the map, though she doubts it leads to anything more than old artifacts. Yet danger looms ever closer, and Tilda and Josh must rely on faith and their blossoming love to navigate the treacherous path ahead.

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Reviewer: Linda Klager

I thought this book would be worthwhile to read because it provided insight into what people experienced when traveling out West. Mary Connealy writes a lot about this era.

Tilda Muirhead decided to take a job as a teacher in California. She was a very caring young woman. Two orphaned children needed her guidance.

Along the way, Tilda meets John Hart. Tilda and Josh form a bond, and there is much adventure ahead. A long-lost brother shows up and causes danger for Tilda. He is very insistent that Tilda travel with him back to New York. The father that Tilda knew never paid much attention to her, and she did not want to travel back there.  

A partial treasure map was found, and a lot of interest was taken in following the clues to find the treasure. Of course, much adventure lies ahead along the way.

Tilda’s father and sister show up, and Tilda is torn between her romantic feelings for Josh and her new family life.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.

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