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Monday, October 14, 2019

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About the Book

Book: Hope’s Highest Mountain
Author: Misty M. Beller
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: October, 2019
Hope's Highest MountainWhen 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.

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About the Author

Beller_MistyAfter 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.

More from Misty

Remember Lassie? Old Yeller? Chance and Shadow from the movie Homeward Bound? There was something about these dogs that gripped my heartstrings and made me love them as though I’d known them for years. (And, yes, I cried during every one of these movies and books.)
Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had real dogs I’ve loved too. As far back as I can remember, we’ve had at least one or two dogs, and each one has been my very best friend. They’ve suffered my undying love, even allowing me to dress them up like dolls during my younger years.
But the dogs in my stories have a special place in my heart. Handsome, the sweet little black fluffball in Hope’s Highest Mountain is no exception! He was the runt of the litter, and such a dark black that the story’s hero nicknamed him Shadow. You can see the picture that inspired Handsome at the book’s Pinterest page. Those eyes! Hard not to fall in love, right?
The more I wrote in the story, the more I enjoyed getting to know this little guy, and I could almost feel his soft puppy fur as he snuggled in close. I completely see why Ingrid (the heroine) is smitten him! As you read Hope’s Highest Mountain, I hope you love Handsome as much as I do. Please give him some extra petting for me! ?



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What makes this book so good is how detailed the author makes the historical setting so vivid. As the accident happened and people were thrown from a wagon it was easy to understand the terror they must have felt. I loved how  Ingrid became a very strong and determined woman to finish the job her father set out to do. She thought little of her injuries and her grief as she lay waiting for someone to come along and rescue her that fateful day. The terrain she was trapped in was dangerous as the snow came down with an icy chill in the air.

Micah didn't happen upon Ingrid by accident. He was guided there by God and and guided Micah and  Ingrid to safety. Their journey was tiring and a struggle as Micah had to keep Ingrid as comfortable as he could. I liked the back story on Micah and his loss that he hasn't gotten over yet. He kept his heart close to his chest but there were glimpses of feeling brewing for Ingrid. The setting is well executed by the description of that time period. the author gives us historical facts that help us imagine what it was like during the late 1860's.

The story is so well written that I felt like I was watching a movie as the words became pictures in my head. I could feel the pain Ingrid went through as her injuries prevented her from helping Micah as they traveled. Along the way they run into a woman and her child. Their addition to the story showed how God provided when they needed shelter and food. The faith element is strong in the story and delivers truths about trusting God and never giving up.

I have to mention the wonderful dog in the story. He melted my heart at his devotion to Ingrid and how he took to the boy right away. His steady faithfulness warmed my heart. There is nothing more precious than an animal that stays by your side during the good times and the bad.  The author gives readers a powerful story of overcoming obstacles, trusting and finding your way back to God.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.


Blog Stops

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Blessed & Bookish, October 14
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Mary Hake, October 16
Batya’s Bits, October 17
Connect in Fiction, October 17
Older & Smarter?, October 18
Life of Literature, October 18
A Reader’s Brain, October 18
The Becca Files, October 19
Splashes of Joy , October 19
Moments, October 20
Daysong Reflections, October 21
Wishful Endings, October 21
Joy of Reading , October 21
Pause for Tales, October 22
Britt Reads Fiction, October 22
Lis Loves Reading, October 23
Bigreadersite , October 23
Live. Love. Read. , October 24
Hallie Reads, October 24
Remembrancy, October 25
Mia Reads Blog, October 25

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Misty is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of Hope’s Highest Mountain, a $20 B&N gift card, and cute mountain cards!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

1 comment:

  1. So glad you enjoyed the book and hope your readers do, too! Thanks for sharing!

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