Bridge of Gold is a dual-timeline packed with romance and suspense.
Book Blurb
Repairs on the Golden Gate Bridge Uncover a Century-Old Murder
Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.
Underwater archaeologist Kayla Richardson is called to the Golden Gate Bridge where repairs to one of the towers uncovers two human remains from the late 1800s and the 1930s. The head of the bridge restoration is Steven Michaels, who dives with Kayla, and a friendship develops between them. But as the investigation heats up and gold is found that dates back to the gold rush, more complications come into play that threaten them both. Could clues leading to a Gold Rush era mystery that was first discovered during the building of the bridge still ignite an obsession worth killing for?
My Thoughts
Kimberley Woodhouse did a great job building the suspense in this novel. I found myself enjoying both the historical storyline and the contemporary storyline, although having six POVs was overwhelming. The historical storyline did at times feel slow, but the contemporary plot kept me interested. Though I didn’t fully understand the contemporary villain’s motivation, therefore making the big reveal fall a bit flat for me, I still enjoyed the mystery. I also liked how the mysteries in both storylines complemented each other.
As for the characters, I instantly liked Kayla and Steven, the contemporary leads. Margo and Luke took me a bit to connect with, especially with the way the novel opened. But the more I read, the more I came to like them. Kayla was my favorite though, and I enjoyed her spiritual arc. Woodhouse does a great job of exploring Kayla’s grief and her tendency to try to wrestle control from God.
Overall, Bridge of Gold is an enjoyable dual timeline story romance readers and suspense readers alike will enjoy.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley. I was not required to write an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
Further Information
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If you enjoy dual-timeline novels, check out my review for The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman.
