A ★★★★ Book Review of Hope's Highest Mountain by Misty M. Beller, Book One in the Hearts of Montana Series | A Romantic, Historical Fiction Novel
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A tender, sweet historical novel from USA Today Bestselling author Misty M. Beller.
This brand new story captures reader’s hearts with lovable characters who embark on a mission to save lives, finding adventure and romance along the way while learning to lean on God’s promises and rest in the hope only He can provide.
When Ingrid Chastain agreed to accompany her father to deliver vaccines to a mining town in the Montana Territory, she never could have anticipated a terrible accident would leave her alone and badly injured in the wilderness. Rescue comes in the form of a mysterious mountain man who tends her injuries, but she's hesitant to put her trust in this man who seems to have wounds of his own.
After tragedy struck his family, Micah Bradley left his work as a doctor and escaped to the wilds of Montana. But his self-imposed solitude is broken when he finds Ingrid in desperate need of medical attention, and he's forced to call on his doctoring skills once again.
Micah can't help but admire Ingrid's tenacity despite the severity of her injuries, until he learns the crate she brought contains smallpox vaccines to help quell a nearby outbreak. With Ingrid dead set on delivering the medicine--with or without his help--he has no choice but to accompany her. As they set off through the treacherous, snow-covered Rocky Mountains against all odds, the journey ahead will change their lives more than they could have known.
- Synopsis from Hope’s Highest Mountain
★★★★ | In my reading career, I’ve encountered and enjoyed several of author Misty M. Beller’s historical fiction novels and series. Recently she transitioned to publishing with Bethany House and I was excited to see her newest publication available to read. I eagerly dove into this new story and was delighted by yet another fantastic journey of adventure, romance and faith.
Beller created loveable characters in Ingrid Chastain, with her sweet spirit and strong faith, and heroic mountain man, Micah Bradley. Each of them overcoming tragedy, loss and grief in their lives, they find the unique journey they’re on brings them closer to each other and to the Lord. Truly, Hope’s Highest Mountain is an inspiring tale of courage, determination and trust that our Lord is ever working in our day to day moments to use us and bring about goodness in our lives.
This novel reads easily and I enjoyed the characters, each one of them relatable in their own way. Beller brings the pioneer spirit of the late 1860’s to life as this small band of travelers work together, persevere, sacrifice and lean on one another in their journey. For this reason, historical fiction lovers will enjoy Hope’s Highest Mountain. The romance to this novel is sweet, tender and clean, comparable to the beloved stories written by Janette Oke and Lauraine Snelling. I would recommend this story to those who enjoy historical romances and to girls in their teens. While the story may be predictable, Beller uses it to weave in elements of faith, the assurance of God’s promises and His love in a beautiful, tangible way that is subtle and encouraging to one’s heart.
“His heart ached with the sensations flowing through him. This woman... how had she become so special? She poured out her beautiful heart for others in so many ways. If only he were worthy of the affection she freely showered on him, too. ”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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After working for 13 years in the corporate world, Misty M. Beller (mistymbeller.com) is now the author of fourteen independently published Christian historical romance novels. Raised on a farm in South Carolina, she combines her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life by writing historical novels that display God's abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters. She lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, is an active member of ACFW, and teaches regularly at conferences and writing groups on effective book marketing.
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