Legends of Gold

Golden State Treasure, Book 2

By: Mary Connealy

Narrated by: Barbara McCulloh

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.

©2025 Mary Connealy (P)2025 Recorded Books

Easy to listen to

Legends of Gold is book 2 in the Golden State Treasure Series. It’s full of adventure, treasure hunting, faith and blossoming love. This book is best read as part of the series. It is not a stand alone book. There are a lot of moving parts, many characters to pay attention to. If you have read the Lumber Baron’s Daughters series, you have even more background into the story.
The treasure hunt is still on but is the treasure really all about money? Tilda grew up as an orphan adopted into a unloving home. She yearns for family and love. She may get more than she bargains for.
Well read and an easy voice to listen to.

Loved the adventure and family spirit

This is a fun book with high adventure, sweet, Christian romance, and a fun storyline. The way that people relate to each other and within the families is also beautiful.