Earning The Mountain Man's Trust

Title: Earning the Mountain Man's Trust

Author: Misty M. Beller
Genre: Christian Historical Romance Fiction

Release Date: April 9, 2024

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances…and a hidden fortune.

Naomi Wyatt has finally given up on the man who once promised to love her for the rest of his life—then disappeared with no way to contact him. She’s now a single mother with a beautiful baby girl to provide for, a daughter whose red hair reminds her daily of the man she gave her heart to. She has to move on though, so when Jonah Coulter asks for her hand in marriage, she knows she would be hard-pressed to find a better husband for herself and father for her sweet daughter. He’s a Coulter, after all, and he’s proven to be a good friend during her darkest hours.

But when her first love rides onto the ranch property saying he’d been searching for her for months, her heart is shredded once again. Before she has time to catch her breath though, a new threat appears on the horizon. This time she has far more at stake than her heart, and only a Divine hand can turn this disaster for their good.

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with a second chance romance, love triangles, hidden treasure, and love that heals wounded hearts.

Earning the Mountain Man's Trust is an exhilarating and uplifting read that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of God's love. Beller's masterful storytelling and unique voice make this book a standout addition to the genre, leaving readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch series.

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the rugged Montana wilderness in Misty M. Beller's Earning the Mountain Man's Trust - a compelling tale of love, faith, and redemption.

Naomi Wyatt's resilience and unwavering faith shine brightly against the backdrop of the untamed frontier. As she deals with the trials of her past and the uncertainties of her future, Naomi's journey becomes a testament to the transformative power of God's grace.

Beller's storytelling talent shines as she weaves together themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. Through Naomi's courageous adventure, readers are reminded of the profound beauty of God's creation and the boundless depths of His amazing love.

The dynamic relationships between characters add depth and authenticity to the narrative, infusing it with warmth and emotion. From Naomi's tender bond with her daughter to the complex dynamics of her relationships with Eric and Jonah, each interaction crackles with tension and authenticity.

Earning the Mountain Man's Trust is a triumph of Christian fiction, offering readers a tale with adventure, romance, and spiritual depth. With its vivid descriptions and heartfelt exploration of faith, this novel is sure to captivate fans of historical romance and Christian fiction alike.

I received a digital copy of Earning the Mountain Man’s Trust from Celebrate Lit Publicity Group. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.

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Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.

Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.

Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.

Storytelling vs. Historical Authenticity?

I’ve been a fan of historical fiction for as long as I can remember, all the way back to the Mandie books by Lois Gladys Leppard and the Sadie Rose books by Hilda Stahl. Does anyone remember those series?

When I started thinking about my first novel, there was no doubt it would be a Christian Historical Romance set in the west. By my second book in, I had narrowed my focus to frontier life in the Rockies. My happy place!

It can be challenging to write about a time I haven’t experienced and cultures that don’t exist in the same form anymore. I love reading first-hand accounts to help me bring a particular time period to life. I often visit historic forts and talk with those who have studied the time period and setting in greater depth.

Three years ago, My family and I set out on a 28-day epic road trip to tour many of the state and national parks across the country. We spent about half of our time in Wyoming and Montana, exploring Yellowstone and Glacier, and tour historic and ghost towns. We spent more than one night tent camping in primitive camping!

These experiences definitely make it easy for me to slip into that world as I write. The characters come alive in my mind, and I see the story like a movie in my head. Writing Earning the Mountain Man’s Trust was especially fun to write, as we return to the Coulter Ranch. I fell in love with not just Naomi and Eric, but also sweet little Mary Ellen, their one-year-old daughter who Eric meets for the first time in this book.

I pray the story comes to life for readers as much as it has for me!

Blessings!

Misty

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