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Alaskan Brides #3
Gold Rush Baby
She didn't come to Alaska for its gold. Viola Goddard is seeking something much more preciousa fresh start. Now, entrusted with the care of an abandoned baby girl, Viola is finding new purpose and joy. And when missionary Thomas Stone is injured while saving little Goldie, Viola insists on nursing him back to health. What she mustn't do is confess her growing regard for his strength and gentle compassion. Her shameful secret could destroy his ministry. Unless this little gold rush town can give them both a chance to heal, to hope and to trust.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
About the author
Dorothy Clark
55 books87 followersMarried to her own personal hero for over fifty-eight years, mother of three, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother to a beautiful baby girl, Dorothy calls on her life’s experiences—including designing and helping her husband build their home, complete with beams they hewed by hand and a real, old-fashioned walk-in kitchen fireplace she occasionally cooks in, to add color and depth to her stories. But, while she still knows how to clean used bricks, mix mortar and swing a mean hammer, she now only designs homes for the characters in her books. An antique lover, she fills those homes (and her own) with furnishings appropriate to the time.
When she is not busy writing, Dorothy enjoys visiting with family—who live much too far away—and traveling with her husband throughout the United States doing research for future books. She values her American heritage and believes in God, love, family and happy endings, which explains why she feels so at home writing Christian historical romance.
When she is not busy writing, Dorothy enjoys visiting with family—who live much too far away—and traveling with her husband throughout the United States doing research for future books. She values her American heritage and believes in God, love, family and happy endings, which explains why she feels so at home writing Christian historical romance.
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June 6, 2011
This is another visit to Alaska Bride Territory in 1898, following Yukon Bride and Klondike Medicine Woman.
Viola Goddard has a past and her present is pretty full. She meets a preacher, Thomas (who has a past haunting him also); she has a baby, Goldie to take care of; her new friend Teena is falling for the doctor; she has Hattie, a new widow, living with her; her friend, Frankie, is wanting to be a deputy and wants the sheriff. Viola needs to lean on God, learn to forget and believe in God's forgiveness.
I would enjoy reading another installment in this series.
282 pages
Viola Goddard has a past and her present is pretty full. She meets a preacher, Thomas (who has a past haunting him also); she has a baby, Goldie to take care of; her new friend Teena is falling for the doctor; she has Hattie, a new widow, living with her; her friend, Frankie, is wanting to be a deputy and wants the sheriff. Viola needs to lean on God, learn to forget and believe in God's forgiveness.
I would enjoy reading another installment in this series.
282 pages
March 4, 2026
2.75 stars (I rate out of 4 not 5 - The Bible takes 5 stars, and nothing else comes close; so, I leave 4-5 empty of ratings.)
TRIGGERS: Mention of past prostitution and current fallout. Physical abuse and violence toward women within the context and setting, not that it is ever all right.
This is my second book by this author. There were a few triggers, that's why I listed them first, so that others could make an informed decision.
As usual, I won't get into the description. That is available under the book title. I do this to shorten my reviews and out of respect for the reader's time.
This is a story of redemption to a limited degree and the struggle that ensues after many years of what could be called forced prostitution. The prostitute gets away and tries to make a new life for herself.
I identified with her struggle and the shooting-herself-in-the-foot syndrome that she was suffering from --not able to get free from her past. Not able to believe for her future.
This story was true to form with the ensuing gossip that prevails and the shunning by the townsfolk.
The hero goes through his own transition and backstory of hurt and suffering.
I enjoyed the book, but it might be a little heavy for those who have suffered 'like', triggering trauma.
I found the ending a bit blunted--the heroine going from edgy trauma to laid-back ease. I found that change to not be realistic. Too quick and unnatural.
2.75 stars, because there was the presence of church and some spirituality but no gospel message. Otherwise, there would have been a story of full redemption not just situational or circumstantial redemption--but redemption of the spirit and heart.
TRIGGERS: Mention of past prostitution and current fallout. Physical abuse and violence toward women within the context and setting, not that it is ever all right.
This is my second book by this author. There were a few triggers, that's why I listed them first, so that others could make an informed decision.
As usual, I won't get into the description. That is available under the book title. I do this to shorten my reviews and out of respect for the reader's time.
This is a story of redemption to a limited degree and the struggle that ensues after many years of what could be called forced prostitution. The prostitute gets away and tries to make a new life for herself.
I identified with her struggle and the shooting-herself-in-the-foot syndrome that she was suffering from --not able to get free from her past. Not able to believe for her future.
This story was true to form with the ensuing gossip that prevails and the shunning by the townsfolk.
The hero goes through his own transition and backstory of hurt and suffering.
I enjoyed the book, but it might be a little heavy for those who have suffered 'like', triggering trauma.
I found the ending a bit blunted--the heroine going from edgy trauma to laid-back ease. I found that change to not be realistic. Too quick and unnatural.
2.75 stars, because there was the presence of church and some spirituality but no gospel message. Otherwise, there would have been a story of full redemption not just situational or circumstantial redemption--but redemption of the spirit and heart.
April 5, 2012
Gold Rush Baby is the final book in the Alaskan Brides Trilogy. Have a box of Kleenex handy.
We met Viola Goddard in the other two books. She is a quiet seamstress who give no hint of where she was from or anything of her past. Others had noticed she seemed to shy away from men. In the first book, Yukon Wedding, she finds a baby on her doorstep with some gold and a note to take care of her until her father returns.
Many of have attempted to either claim Goldie (as she named the baby girl) as their own or a relative. They want the gold they heard came with the child. Rather then the original two nuggets the rumors have grown to a mass amount of gold. We find Goldie being kidnapped and the ransom is for her gold.
As Viola searches for Mack Tanner, who has held the gold for her, she runs into the Thomas Stone. Thomas is the missionary to the men on the trail and the Indians. As an ordained pastor he had been asked to take the pulpit in Treasure Creek but he refuses. Guilt over the death of his wife and child has pushed Thomas to stay in a small hut and continue on as he had.
When he meets Viola searching for Mack, Thomas takes charge and brings her to Ed Parker, the Sheriff. They agree to bring the gold in exchange for the baby. While Thomas goes to rescue Goldie he is shot. He ends up in Viola's home for care giving and finds himself needing to get to the mountains and away from this beautiful woman.
Even though they start caring for one another Thomas has sworn off marrying again and keeping his commitment to ministering and Viola has a great fear of men due to her past.
Again there are the other stories happening. Frankie is the last Tucker girl unmarried. Goldie's father still has not returned and fear for her past returning to harm her keeps Viola closed up from those around here.
We met Viola Goddard in the other two books. She is a quiet seamstress who give no hint of where she was from or anything of her past. Others had noticed she seemed to shy away from men. In the first book, Yukon Wedding, she finds a baby on her doorstep with some gold and a note to take care of her until her father returns.
Many of have attempted to either claim Goldie (as she named the baby girl) as their own or a relative. They want the gold they heard came with the child. Rather then the original two nuggets the rumors have grown to a mass amount of gold. We find Goldie being kidnapped and the ransom is for her gold.
As Viola searches for Mack Tanner, who has held the gold for her, she runs into the Thomas Stone. Thomas is the missionary to the men on the trail and the Indians. As an ordained pastor he had been asked to take the pulpit in Treasure Creek but he refuses. Guilt over the death of his wife and child has pushed Thomas to stay in a small hut and continue on as he had.
When he meets Viola searching for Mack, Thomas takes charge and brings her to Ed Parker, the Sheriff. They agree to bring the gold in exchange for the baby. While Thomas goes to rescue Goldie he is shot. He ends up in Viola's home for care giving and finds himself needing to get to the mountains and away from this beautiful woman.
Even though they start caring for one another Thomas has sworn off marrying again and keeping his commitment to ministering and Viola has a great fear of men due to her past.
Again there are the other stories happening. Frankie is the last Tucker girl unmarried. Goldie's father still has not returned and fear for her past returning to harm her keeps Viola closed up from those around here.
June 17, 2011
This final book in the Alaskan brides historical series is truly a "treasure." I loved the characters of Thomas and Viola. They grew and matured in their Christian walk as the story progressed, but they weren't perfect, either. Dorothy Clark has done a fabulous job of portraying forgiveness and grace, and the varied reactions of the citizens of Treasure Creek were so realistic. We all have our prejudices and weaknesses, just as they did, and must overcome them. I only wish there was more of the Treasure Creek saga to follow. There is a contemporary series also, which was enjoyable.
August 8, 2011
The first page just grabs you! You are immediately swept into a kidnapping of a baby and a frantic caretaker looking for help to find her! I really loved how the author kept the readers attention focused on the baby and two main characters. Plus how the townspeople you came to love and enjoy! I give this book 5 stars! It will be on bookshelf for a long time to come!
August 4, 2012
Wonderful characterization. I like Viola's past and how she felt her past would be held against her if anyone knew. I also liked Thomas's loss of faith and feeling that he'd failed his family. Good plot and strong characters, including her secondary characters.
January 9, 2014
Viola goddard found a baby left on her front porch with a note attached asking her to care forthe little girl, using gold the Father left fo her care. This puts all of their lives in danger and threatens to uncover Viola's past life.
July 29, 2012
Gave it 70 pages before I gave up. Just not my cup of tea.
September 22, 2012
Fantastic Romance!
November 5, 2013
Just couldn't connect with this story or the characters. A bit too predictable and hard to get into.
November 18, 2013
I found this book rather slow moving, compared to the other two books in the series.The plot did not hold my attention.
December 10, 2013
Historical fiction-"Christian" romance . . . no sex or descriptions of sex, but references to her former life as a prostitute.
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