| 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? Genre: Christian Historical Release date: June 2021 Click here to get your copy! |  |
My Review
An exciting job just got dangerous...
Even if I were not already reading the Doors To The Past series I would have wanted to read Bridge Of Gold. Kimberley Woodhouse had me when I saw that her heroine is an archaeologist, and more interestingly, she's an underwater archaeologist. I think this may be the first book I've read where a lead character had that particular occupation. As a history lover this was right up my alley.
I'll admit that it's been awhile since I've read anything by Kimberley Woodhouse, either solo or co-written, but Bridge Of Gold was the perfect choice to dive back in as it features both her her historical and contemporary fiction in one neat package.
I'm sure that writing dual timeline stories like the Doors To The Past series isn't always the easiest. Not only do you have two different genres but the stories have to be layered just right so key elements are not revealed either too early or too late. It's also vital for the mystery elements that span decades and centuries. I can tell you that Kimberley Woodhouse does a great job with that in Bridge Of Gold. Everything is revealed just when it should be.
I enjoyed reading Bridge Of Gold and feel that it's a solid addition to the intriguing Doors To The Past series. I look forward to reading more from Kimberley Woodhouse and more from this series...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Bridge Of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse a 4 Bark rating.
Even if I were not already reading the Doors To The Past series I would have wanted to read Bridge Of Gold. Kimberley Woodhouse had me when I saw that her heroine is an archaeologist, and more interestingly, she's an underwater archaeologist. I think this may be the first book I've read where a lead character had that particular occupation. As a history lover this was right up my alley.
I'll admit that it's been awhile since I've read anything by Kimberley Woodhouse, either solo or co-written, but Bridge Of Gold was the perfect choice to dive back in as it features both her her historical and contemporary fiction in one neat package.
I'm sure that writing dual timeline stories like the Doors To The Past series isn't always the easiest. Not only do you have two different genres but the stories have to be layered just right so key elements are not revealed either too early or too late. It's also vital for the mystery elements that span decades and centuries. I can tell you that Kimberley Woodhouse does a great job with that in Bridge Of Gold. Everything is revealed just when it should be.
I enjoyed reading Bridge Of Gold and feel that it's a solid addition to the intriguing Doors To The Past series. I look forward to reading more from Kimberley Woodhouse and more from this series...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Bridge Of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
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BRIDGE OF GOLD was a blast for me to write. Not only do I love writing dual-timeline stories, but the present-day hero and heroine are named after my daughter and her husband. Steven and Kayla in the book are fictitious, but there are a few things in the book that do mimic their real-life namesakes.
One of them is food.
My son-in-law Steven in real life is six-foot-four and active military. The man can eat. It’s amazing to me how many calories it takes just for him to survive! Then there’s my daughter, Kayla. She was an elite swimmer for many years along with her brother. I could never keep them fed when they were at the height of their swimming careers. In fact, I joked that all I did was cook and load the dishwasher during those years.
One of them is food.
My son-in-law Steven in real life is six-foot-four and active military. The man can eat. It’s amazing to me how many calories it takes just for him to survive! Then there’s my daughter, Kayla. She was an elite swimmer for many years along with her brother. I could never keep them fed when they were at the height of their swimming careers. In fact, I joked that all I did was cook and load the dishwasher during those years.
To celebrate the release of BRIDGE OF GOLD, I’m going to give out a recipe that I created almost thirty years ago. It went through many revisions the first few months as I perfected it and now you get a special treat because I do not give this recipe out. In fact, one of my dearest friends begged for it when our kids were little. I gave in but made her promise to close her eyes while she made it (LOL) and to never, ever give it to anyone else.
Enjoy! And thanks for joining us on the tour for BRIDGE OF GOLD. I hope you love it.
Enjoy! And thanks for joining us on the tour for BRIDGE OF GOLD. I hope you love it.
Kim’s Chocolate Chunk Cookies
–recipe by Kimberley Woodhouse-
2 cups King Arthur all-purpose flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. kosher salt
¾ cup melted/browned butter (this is important! Don’t skip this step)
2 Tb. Hot chocolate mix
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 – 12 ounce package mega morsels (I use Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips)
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. kosher salt
¾ cup melted/browned butter (this is important! Don’t skip this step)
2 Tb. Hot chocolate mix
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 – 12 ounce package mega morsels (I use Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips)
Directions: combine the first three dry ingredients and mix well. In a small saucepan on the stove, melt and brown the butter. Medium heat is recommended but you’ve got to watch it so it doesn’t burn. You want a beautiful caramel color. Set aside and allow to cool to around 100 degrees F before continuing. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Once the browned butter is cool, add the hot chocolate mix to it. Transfer to a stand mixer and blend the butter mixture with the sugar. Whip it until well combined and frothy about 2 mins. Gradually add eggs and flour mixture, beating on low just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Using a cookie scoop, drop heaping TB scoops 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-14 minutes, watching carefully. Allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer to cooling racks. Enjoy!
For other fun tidbits about BRIDGE OF GOLD make sure you check out my blog at – kimberleywoodhouse.com
 Kimberley Woodhouse | Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than twenty fiction and nonfiction books. A popular speaker and teacher, she’s shared her theme of “Joy Through Trials” with more than half a million people across the country at more than 2,000 events. Kim and her incredible husband of twenty-five-plus years have two adult children. She’s passionate about music and Bible study and loves the gift of story. You can connect with Kimberley at: www.kimberleywoodhouse.com and www.facebook.com/KimberleyWoodhouseAuthor |
It's Time For A Giveaway!
To celebrate her tour, Kimberley is giving away the grand prize package
of a $25 Amazon gift card and copy of the book!!
of a $25 Amazon gift card and copy of the book!!
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