About Earning the Mountain Man’s Trust
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.
My Thoughts
I really like Jonah, so my first thought when I read the back cover was, “Uh-oh. Surely not . . .” In the last book, Protecting the Mountain Man’s Treasure, we all know Naomi doesn’t love Jonah. Still, I thought for sure this book would be about how she comes to see him as more than a convenience.
Actually not.
Earning the Mountain Man’s Trust jumps back into the heart of the Coulter family and their ranch in the Montana mountains. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. This is my favorite series by Misty M. Beller. The Coulter ranch is a delightful place to visit.
Eric did grow on me, and of course, I’ve always liked Naomi. I always enjoy a story involving a child and Mary Ellen fit the bill perfectly. Seeing characters from past books is always fun as well.
Misty handles some difficult issues with care. Characters seek forgiveness for past sins (including premarital relationships that result in a child) and grow in their relationship with the Lord. There was one instance where it’s indicated that the Lord reveals something to a character through a dream, which was a little odd. But overall, this is a delightful western tale with a theme of second-chances and solid faith content.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book, but thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I was not required to leave a positive review.
Grab a copy of Earning the Mountain Man’s Trust!
P.S. I also have book reviews for the rest of the books in the series!
Healing the Mountain Man’s Heart
Marrying the Mountain Man’s Best Friend
Protecting the Mountain Man’s Treasure
About the Author
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.
More From Misty
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! J
Blessings!
Misty
Blog Stops for the Tour
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions , April 23
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, April 23
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 24
Pause for Tales, April 24
Madi’s Musings, April 25
Alena Mentink, April 25
Devoted To Hope, April 26
Texas Book-aholic, April 26
Lighthouse Academy Blog, April 27 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 27
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 28
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 28
Where Crisis & Christ Collide, April 29
Wishful Endings, April 29
Life on Chickadee Lane, April 30
lakesidelivingsite, April 30
Cover Lover Book Review, April 30
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, May 1 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, May 1
Books You Can Feel Good About, May 2
For Him and My Family, May 2
Book Looks by Lisa, May 3
Melissa’s Bookshelf, May 3
Betti Mace, May 4
Jeanette’s Thoughts, May 4
The Lofty Pages, May 5
Holly’s Book Corner, May 5
An Author’s Take, May 6
Blossoms and Blessings, May 6
So glad you enjoyed the book and hope your readers do, too! Thanks for sharing with everyone! Misty
You’re very welcome, Misty! Your series is a delight.
This looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing.