About the Book
Book: Winning the Mountain Man’s Love (Brothers of Sapphire Ranch, Book 5)
Author: Misty M. Beller
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: September 3, 2024
In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances…and a hidden fortune.
As the second brother of six, Jonah Coulter has no shortage of family, yet he’s more than ready to find a woman who doesn’t see him as her second choice. Haunted by the loss of his sister Lucy and the rejection of his former fiancée, he sets out to find the aunt of a lost child his family has taken in. Maybe reuniting the girl with her only remaining family will give him the purpose he craves.
After fleeing her past and the man who killed her late husband, Patience Whitman has reinvented herself in the untamed Montana Territory. Relying on her gambling skills to survive, she’s determined to earn enough to buy the life she dreams of—a bit of land and a home of her very own, far enough away from people that she can finally find peace. But then a man shows up in town searching for her and says his family has taken in her niece, Patsy’s perfectly laid plans go awry. If Anna really is here in the Montana Territory, Patience can’t abandon the only family she has left.
As Jonah and Patsy navigate the treacherous landscape of their pasts and little Anna’s future, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust each other. But when Patsy’s dangerous past catches up to them, they must risk everything to claim the happily ever after they both crave.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with high stakes adventure, a surprise guardianship, and love that heals wounded hearts.
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About the Author
Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author with over 1 million books old. She writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and nd 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.
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A glimpse into our heroine’s world
In Winning the Mountain Man’s Love, Patience’s work as a gambler in the mining town Missoula Mills plays a significant role in shaping her character and her journey. But what was the reality of gambling in this time and place?
During the 1870s, the Montana Territory was a wild, untamed land, attracting adventurers, miners, and those seeking to make their fortune by profiting from the miners. With the influx of men and money, gambling became a prevalent pastime and a lucrative business. Saloons, gaming houses, and even street corners became hubs for various games of chance, including poker, faro, and dice.
For many, gambling offered a quick path to wealth, but it also led to addiction, debt, and desperation. The lack of regulation and high stakes often attracted unsavory characters, making the gambling scene a dangerous and unpredictable world.
Women like Patience, who found themselves caught up in this world, faced even greater challenges. They were often viewed as mere entertainers or worse, and their involvement in gambling was seen as a mark of moral failure. However, for some women, gambling provided a means of survival in a society that offered few opportunities for financial independence.
Despite the risks and the societal stigma, gambling continued to thrive in the Montana Territory throughout the 1870s. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that anti-gambling laws and reformers began to push back against the pervasive gaming culture.
Thankfully, Patience didn’t have to wait so long to leave the gambling world behind her, but that life certainly left its mark on her. I won’t share any spoilers, but I pray you enjoy Patience and Jonah’s story in Winning the Mountain Man’s Love!
Blessings!
Misty
MY REVIEW
There is one very important quality this author has. She has the gift of taking her readers to the center of each story with details that help readers to envision their surroundings. It is easy to feel like you are right there along the mountains as the characters face danger with each step.
I love Patience and her determination in everything she does. She knows how to survive and puts her faith in action with every decision she makes. It’s not everyday people encounter a woman gambler. I admired her strength and how she hid her thoughts of being harmed by the rough men who frequent the saloon. She has a past that she wants to stay hidden but it soon will meet her face to face.
Jonah has been searching for someone named Patsy for awhile. He has traveled to many towns in hopes of finding her. He wants to reunite a lost child to her aunt. He seems defeated when once again her trail goes cold. With a knock on his door his hunt may be over . The woman standing before him looks just like the woman he knows as Patsy. What he notices is how unhappy she is to be found.
Bringing Patience back with him to his family’s place will bring many challenges. Anna hasn’t seen her aunt in awhile so will she be happy to be reunited with her? Jonah’s family is close but Patience is always on guard when she hears sharp tongues between the brothers. Her life wasn’t very loving so maybe this place will show her what family is about.
Come join Patience and Jonah on their journey to find forgiveness, second chances and trust.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate L. The review is my own opinion.
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Giveaway
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