Faith's Mountain Home

This story touches your heart and wiish it had been longer. Nate Long, a reformed robber, and Laura Hannon, a nursing assistant, were destined to fall in love but they didn't know if for a time. That faith and redemption play an important part in this story makes it even better. Ms Beller has spun another sweet story that not only is a page turner but will leave you with a feeling of contentment.

Characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. A great story about redemption and righting wrongs, how overcoming life’s trials can be accomplished through God. The story takes the reader on a journey that can only be described as powerful and riveting. The romance is sweet and clean, showing chivalry at its finest. The characters show Gods love through actions of caring and putting oneself last. The author uses a geological formation in a cave to wrap this story all in one neat package while keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. So much to love about this book, love, action, mystery and Indians. This is a beautiful story that will touch every corner of your heart!
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This is a really beautiful story taking place in a small town called Settler's Fort nestled in the Montana mountains. From the descriptions the author has used I think this would be an absolutely beautiful place to live. With the mountains so close that you can go out and explore to your heart's content. This is exactly what Laura is doing at the first of this book. She has been through many terrible things in her life but one of the things she loves to do to get a rest from the memories and the things happening in her life even now, is to climb and explore. It is on one of these adventures that she comes across 2 native Americans who are in need. When she takes a tumble and is in need herself, the twin brother of the angry man at the clinic she helps at comes to her rescue. Nate is a man with a heavy load on his life. He is trying to repay people for the mistakes he has made, while trying to get his brother back on his feet. The characters in this story are very easy to come to care about. The main characters Laura and Nate both have troubles they need to overcome. Doc Micah and his wife Ingrid are also major players in this story. I enjoyed hearing how Doc was able to work on a shattered bone at this time in history when there was no where the knowledge we have today. This story does have romance, suspense and mystery all rolled into the lives of the people in this story. There are also beautiful views of how the people in this time period put their trust in God. I really enjoyed this book and I would definitely enjoy if it would turn into a series. I would enjoy reading more about grandpa Eagle Soaring and his eight year old granddaughter Bright Sun. I would like to know if Laura finds her purpose in life and if Ingrid is ok. A really interesting book that I would recommend to anyone that likes reading about this time in history before the USA was totally formed into the various states.
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When Nate Long first laid eyes on Laura Hannon it wasn't the best of situations. His brother Aaron has been a participant in the kidnapping of Miss Hannon along with a young boy from a robbery gone bad. He wanted no part of it but before he could safely save her and the boy there was a shootout and his brother was shot and badly wounded. Their begins Nate and Laura's story.

This is such a good story that has a little of everything. There are challenges that both Nate and Laura are facing but with each passing day they become closer and their past seems to be getting farther away. They both have challenges with Aaron and his healing and it takes them both to get through to him. There is danger lurking and not sure where it is coming from and mystery of a cave. These characters endure a lot and they keep going with determined strength and faith.

This series is an ongoing series so this book doesn't end with Nate and Laura's story finishing, it will continue on and the characters continue to grow and build. It's not a cliffhanger but just an ongoing story of all the characters that we get to follow. I really am enjoying it as it's like having a window into the past and to be along for their journey.

I received an early copy from Netgalley to read and review with my honest opinion. I loved this book and highly recommend it. It has lots to offer and keeps your attention throughout. Very well written and takes you back in time to a point of our history where times were hard and your faith was what got you through the toughest of times.

A magical ending to a thrilling, inspiring, and romantic series! Faith’s Mountain Home will keep readers hooked from the first pages, with Misty M. Beller’s exceptional talent for detail and storytelling.

Beller excels at showing the struggles of the human spirit in an awe-inspiringly realistic manner, and each character will leave a distinct impression on the reader. There are plenty of moments of exquisite romantic tension, as well as beautifully inspirational lessons. Readers will love seeing familiar faces from the first two books in the series, and I really hope we see more of Aaron in a future story!

Though I’m sad to see this series end, I could not have asked for a better conclusion. Nate and Laura’s story is perfect for fans of authors such as Jody Hedlund and Melissa Jagears, and I highly encourage readers to read everything Beller writes! 5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

'God had forgiven him but truly putting the past behind him was a whole other matter.'

Misty Beller just keeps getting better and better. I love history and she writes this time period very well indeed. She gives us unforgettable characters with a good plot, and a little mystery thrown in for good measure. It was good to see old friends from the previous two books in the series. This novel can be read as a stand alone, however, so don't hesitate to get it! Highly recommended.

My thanks to Bethany House Publishing for a copy of this book via Net Galley. I was not compensated and the opinion in this review is my own.

This book was quite different from the other titles that I have read from this author. But I totally loved it just I have her other books. She is an amazing author. Her characters were so interesting and the warmth you feel while reading about them is sweet and enjoyable.
I love the Christian themes along the way and I personally found myself writing down some meaningful quotes from this book. You could see God's Hands in the actions of the characters as they interacted with one another. It was a definite feel-good book and I love that. What a beautiful story!

I was given a complimentary copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

I think this might be my favorite of the series. It was hard for me to put it down. This story is a continuation from the previous book. Laura was kidnapped in the previous book and had accidentally injured Nate's brother when she was being rescued from being kidnapped. Nate had a criminal past and is doing everything he can to pay restitution to those he has stolen from. Laura is helping the Doc in town and one of his patients happens to be Nate's brother, whom she injured. This story has a strong Christian message. It has a message of forgiveness and new life in Christ. This was a sweet Christian romance.

I enjoyed this book very much. It is the next book in the series and one of the great things about it is that is also a stand alone book. Meaning that you get to reconnect with characters you enjoyed from previous volumes but at the same time you get a complete story, no cliffhangers, no feeling that there should be more to the story. I enjoyed very much the setting both the place and timeframe. I enjoyed the pace of the story and I thought the characters were very well developed. Also no profanity and no sexually explicit dialogue. Yet, it was very much a romance but so much more.

The third in the Hearts of Montana series finds Laura out exploring the beauty of the mountains trying to overcome the thoughts of her previous kidnapping. When Laura sprains her ankle while checking out a hidden cavern, she will have to depend on Nate to help her. As Laura and Nate grow closer, both will have issues to overcome. I love the caring the main characters have for others in this story. Historical Montana, with native Americans, robbers and frontier life makes for a good story. Hope to read more about Doc Micah and has wife. Recommended!

FAITH'S MOUNTAIN HOME by MISTY M. BELLER is a historical romance novel that takes place in Settler's Fort, Montana Territory, in 1867. It is part of a trilogy but can easily stand alone.
The story starts with Laura Hannon and Nate Long discovering a cave in the mountains, which contains a secret, and where even more secrets are to unfold. It is an exciting and inspirational read with a good story, great characters and a strong Christian message of forgiveness, perseverance and of doing good to others.
I highly enjoyed Faith's Mountain Home and highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys this genre.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

It's a hard thing to come into the middle of a series, but even harder still to come in at the end. It's like watching the last season of a television series having never watched any of the previous episodes. That's what I did in choosing to read Faith's Mountain Home. I also assumed that the lead character in the book was named Faith, but her name is Laura.

Laura lives with the local doctor and helps out in his practice for room and board. Nate's brother, Aaron is staying there, too, waiting for his leg to heal from the gunshot that Laura inflicted upon him. In an earlier book in this series, Laura was kidnapped by Aaron and Nate and a group of bandits. Laura always carries a pistol with her since she's basically alone. While most of the gang who kidnapped Laura were hanged, but Aaron and Nate were sentenced to restitution. While Aaron has been laid up, Nate has been working in a mine saving his earnings to pay their debt.

In a bid for some adventure, Laura goes hiking up a nearby mountain and finds a cave. She doesn't have enough light to truly explore the cave, but Nate had the same idea and meets Laura in the cave. They decide to come back with lanterns and explore the cave further and these events lead to a beautiful friendship that develops into something more.

This was a sweet book with a lot to offer, but it would have been best to have read the whole series. That does not detract from the quality of Misty M Beller's writing. Her descriptions and the movement of the plot are spot on for an entertaining read. The title of the book refers more to the faith of Nate and Laura finding its home within each of them, which is a great way to look at things. Four strong stars.

Bethany House and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is a well written book that hooks you on the first page. It's a beautiful inspirational story that the author brings to life with her words. You can see the scenery, feel all of the emotions and the characters come to life. It's a book that once you start reading it you don't want to stop. I hated to see this book end. If you like Christian Historical fiction that has drama, suspense and romance you will love this book. Thank you Bethany House and Misty M. Beller via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Faith’s Mountain Home was a fast read like all Misty Beller’s books...and the story jumps right in..so of course I loved it! From the very beginning you fall for all the characters. You can read this book alone but it does have characters from the previews books, which I loved reading about their lives now. This book brings you right into the story and I know you will love it as much as I did!! It’s a clean romance with action and adventure.
Laura and Nate know each other from previous books when she was kidnapped by a gang Nate and his brother Aaron were apart of...he’s working to repay their debts. Aaron was shot in the leg by accident so he can not help him and he’s in the clinic where Laura happens to work.
While Aaron works on his recovery..Laura and Nate help an old Indian and his granddaughter. They got separated from their tribe and are living in a cave. Caring for these two brings Laura and Nate closer together and
they realize how much they care for each other. They all have a difficult past to over come but with God’s love and guidance they can make it!

Faith's Mountain Home is an exciting story! Laura, is living with the town doctor and his wife as an extra helper, and there is a patient, Aaron, that she herself had shot in the leg, so he can't walk and he blames her. Aaron has a twin brother, Nate, who becomes a dear friend to Laura. There is a lot of excitement in the story, and I really enjoyed reading it! Very clean story!

Faith’s Mountain Home was a very nice conclusion to the Hearts of Montana series. If you have read book two in the series, Love’s Mountain Quest, you will recognize Laura as the woman who was kidnapped in that story. You will also recognize Nate as one of the men who was part of the gang that kidnapped Laura. At the beginning of this novel, the reader learns that Nate has turned his life around and is devoted to doing what is right, making reparations, and growing in his new faith in God.

I really enjoyed seeing the romance develop between Nate and Laura. Nate felt undeserving of Laura after all that had happened. Laura was a very forgiving person and it was sweet to see their friendship begin to develop into love.

Laura and Nate’s caring natures really showed through in this novel. They worked so hard to take care of Bright Sun and Eagle Soaring, and also spent a lot of time and energy to help Nate’s twin brother as he healed from his leg injury. It was also great to catch up with other characters from the first two books. Very enjoyable read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

The author has given us a wonderful conclusion to the Hearts of Montana series. The detailed scenery makes you feel like you are on that mountain side along with the well developed characters as they work through the past to find a future in Settler’s Fort, Montana.

The physical pain as well as unforgiveness felt by Aaron, due to poor choices, was palpable. It seemed to be impossible to help him, even if you were his twin brother, Nate. Finding a cave with its own mysteries gives Laura and Nate a chance to focus on helping someone else. Between danger, kidnapping and surprises the story brings the reader around to a lovely end to this series where forgiveness and trusting in the Lord make all the difference.

An ARC was received through Baker Publishing Group and NetGalley. The rating, impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.

Faith’s Mountain Home is a welcomed addition to the Hearts of Montana series by master storyteller Misty Beller. It hooked me from the first page, held me fast to the last page, and left me smiling. Even though it is part of a series, this book works well as a stand-alone. In this narrative, we are once again transported to the beauty and treachery of the Montana Territory in the mid 1800’s reconnecting with captivating characters from the previous two books and meeting new characters as the adventure continues. Drama, faith, romance, and a little mystery combine to make this an enjoyable, inspiring story of hope and redemption. The well-constructed plot flows smoothly at a steady pace, and the engaging characters are real and unforgettable. I loved this book and highly recommend it, the series, and the author.

I received a copy of this book in e-book form from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

This story warmed my heart from the first page until the last, and I was both contented and saddened when it ended. It was wonderfully written, and I felt really connected to the characters, so it wrapped up nicely. The author has a comfortable writing style that makes the read feel like a "cozy winter" read while also being drama-filled and engaging. While the story started off quiet, more and more things happened as the action picked up, so by the time I was reaching the end of the book, my mind had shifted gear and I was on the edge of my seat. As an inspirational romance, it was light on the intimacy, but the beauty of Misty Beller's writing is that you don't need that intimacy to feel the romance. It was a beautiful thing.

Laura Hannon and Nate Long have a troubled past. Nate was involved with a gang that kidnapped her, and although he tried to stop them from hurting her, things escalated and ended with her shooting his twin brother in the leg. Now they are all trying to heal from wounds, both physical and emotional, and ignore the attraction that has been blooming between Laura and Nate. Laura feels great guilt over injuring Nate's brother, and with their history, she knows nothing could ever happen between them. However, as things happen that force them together again and again, they realize that healing doesn't have to occur alone. Maybe together they can build something even better than what was there before.

Nate was a sweetheart, and I wish I had read the second book in this series to get more backstory on his participation with the gang. He seemed to be caught in the middle, between doing the right thing and supporting his brother, but when a woman became involved, along with the little boy she was in charge of, he drew the line. He had worked so hard to not only heal himself but also make up for the things the gang stole from others, which meant making his own shelter, hunting for food, and taking on a dangerous job to make more money. While I felt bad for him, I also was really proud of his strength and determination to right a wrong, especially a wrong that didn't seem to be his to own. Laura was a quiet yet strong-willed woman, and it was interesting to see both sides of her come out at different times. She wasn't loud or arrogant, and so when she spoke out, people listened to her. She truly cared for other people, even those who had done her wrong, and her compassion was endless. I loved when she and Nate worked together on a common goal, and his brother was a great antagonist throughout the story, providing another perspective that I think we could all understand.

Now that I realized I skipped a book, I will definitely be going back to read the second in the series. The first was amazing and easily an enjoyable read for all, as was this one.

In Faith's Mountain Home, Misty Beller has done it again!  Laura and Nate  share times of adventure, suspense and danger and of course romance. No one does this better than Misty and yet it is all wrapped up in beautiful story of forgiveness,  compassion and redemption. I was hooked from the moment I picked up the book. Now I'm left not so patiently waiting for yet another adventure from Misty.

This is the perfect winter book set in snowy mountains with elaborate caves in Montana before it was part of the states. It's the story of Laura who is seen in the previous book about Joanna and a continuation of the characters you've already met. (It could stand alone, but would be helpful to read the first two.)
With plenty of injuries Doc Micah is kept busy and it's a different type of survival story than the others. I feel like there was more emotion and healing from the past in this one where the plot may not have been as intense. I felt so much more of what the characters felt. These kind of books always make we want to live in in a cabin, or in this case a cave in the mountains. Another adventure story I"ve come to expect from Misty M. Beller.

Faith’s Mountain Home is the third book in Misty Beller’s Hearts of Montana series, based in mostly untamed 1860’s Montana. It’s a great time period, and she does it justice.

We got to know Laura in book 2, when she was kidnapped by a gang. During the showdown at the end of that story, during the rescue, Laura fires a gun to defend herself and ends up hitting the wrong kidnapper in the leg, shattering his femur. Aaron was actually trying to stop his fellow kidnapper from shooting Laura, but, well, accidents happen. Book 3 finds Laura working as an assistant at the doctor’s office in Settler’s Fort and doing her best in her free time to help Aaron because she still feels guilty over being the reason he’s laid up.

Also spending as much time as he can with Aaron is his twin brother Nate. Nate had been a reluctant member of the gang with Aaron, but during Laura’s kidnapping he had attempted to help her escape, landing him tied up beside her. Nate and Aaron’s actions allowed their penance for their crimes to be restitution, instead of a death sentence. With Aaron laid up, Nate has been working himself to the bone paying their debts and spending almost nothing on comforts for himself.

Nate knows he’s completely unworthy, but he can’t help being drawn to Laura, especially her adventuresome spirit. A friendship begins between them when they stumble on a cave in the mountainside... and an Indian girl and her injured grandfather they find there.

Nate and Laura’s efforts to befriend and help the pair is enjoyable and becomes the vehicle they needed to realize their feelings growing toward each other. Other hurdles and dangers arise, but the sweet romance in this story only grows as it is tested.

While I probably still liked Book 1 the best, this one is a close second. I liked Nate’s character as he grows in his faith and becomes a new creation. Little things (like mentioning suspicious activity to others in the community) show how hard he is working to be an honorable man. I liked Laura’s attitude in this book. Oh my goodness, has this girl gone through some stuff in her life! But she has persevered. She’s strong and doesn’t need a man to help her... even though she comes to like it when Nate does. She can be a bit stubborn, but she is a ridiculously hard worker. They both are, as they had to be to survive on the frontier.

I enjoyed this story and you will too. Reading it without the others would be ok, but it’s a richer story if you read them in order so you know more about some of the secondary characters, and Laura and Nate’s history as well.

Thank you to Bethany House and Netgalley for the chance to review this book. I was not required to post a positive review.

With Faith’s Mountain Home, Misty M. Beller concludes her Hearts of Montana series with a beautiful story about forgiveness.

I’ve never not enjoyed a Misty M. Beller book, and this was no exception. Especially since I became endeared to Laura in the previous book, Love’s Mountain Quest.

However, if you’re looking for a lot of action, you won’t find it here. While the book never felt slow to me, it doesn’t have the fast pace of some other books. I didn’t find this to be a problem, though. Both Nate and Laura kept my attention as they worked through the pain of their pasts.

I think that’s what kept my attention the most. Both Nate and Laura have things they still struggle with, and then there’s the common ground with Aaron, Nate’s twin. They both feel a responsibility for him, Nate because he’s family and Laura because she blames herself for his injury. But I liked that this wasn’t the only common ground between them. The discovery of the cave and the subsequent mystery surrounding it gives them something to bond over that isn’t fraught with emotion and regret. This adds to their relationship and makes it more deep and meaningful as they learn about one another.

Beller does an amazing job developing these characters and sweeping you along on their inner journey. I never found myself bored because the characters felt so alive. I wanted to see what they were going to learn next. What they would discover next. And this kept my attention to the end.

There’s a beautiful spiritual arc about how much God loves us and His plan for our lives. Nate’s faith is new but real, and Laura, whose faith is not as new, still struggles to rely on her faith. Learning not only to extend forgiveness but to accept it provides such a rich, deeper meaning to this novel.

Beller also provides enough background information that this book can be read as a standalone. However, I think you’ll enjoy it more if you read the series in order, especially since characters from Hope’s Highest Mountain and Love’s Mountain Quest make an appearance.

Overall, Faith’s Mountain Home is a beautiful romance historical fiction fans will love.

(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)

I love the thread of redemption that flows throughout this story.
Nate is making amends for past decisions, Aaron must deal with the pain of his wounds both physical and spiritual, and Laura is caught between the past and the future.
Their lives are intertwined by the consequences of one action.
This book is full of well written characters unique in their personalities and motives. The secondary characters are realistic and rounded out the story.
Each person wrestles with their own demons as they grow individually and in relationship with each other, and we find that redemption is more than just a word. Excellent book.
I was given a copy of this book courtesy of Bethany House a division of Baker Publishing Group through NetGalley. This is my honest assessment of this book.

I wondered how Laura would get through her trauma after reading Book 2. I really enjoyed reading Books 2 & 3 back to back it isn’t something I do often. This story has a lot about forgiveness, empathy and getting past fears. At least those were things I took away. I really enjoyed the interaction with Bright Sun and Eagle Soaring. Would love to see more on them both. I hope there is another book in the works!

I received a complimentary copy of this ARC from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

Misty Beller has written another wonderful story. I just love her writing style.
I love them because they are good clean reads and have wonderful Christian messages.
I have been following this author for a long time and her stories just keep getting better and better!
The way Beller writes makes the readers feel like they were in a part of the story.
I enjoyed reading about Aaron, Nate and Laura and their adventures.
I didn't really want to say goodbye. I felt like they were my friends. Now I feel like I have to wait forever until her next book comes out. She's an awesome storyteller.
There's a bit of mystery in this book. I always enjoy a good mystery.
I highly recommend this book. Her characters will leave you thinking about them long after the story is over.
My thanks for a copy of this book.
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

4 1/2 stars. Really enjoyed Faith's Mountain Home (Hearts of Montana, #3) by Misty M. Beller. If you enjoy books that take place in the old west this is it. This is the story of Nate Long and Laura Hannon. A women trying to overcome the memories of her past and start a new future and outlaws trying to make up for their past mistakes. A secret cave and new friends to discover. There is also mystery, danger, and romance. A great story about forgiveness and the redemptive power of God. I have read several of Ms. Beller's books and look forward to more from her.

I received this book from the author and Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

This book was so good! I remember thinking in the previous book, what happens to Faith, how is she going to recover from this? What about the captor that tried to help? Her story is a beautifully written and easy to follow. Misty never fails to deliver a story that draws in the reader and brings you back into the past.

This book takes up right where Book #2, Hope's Mountain Quest left off. It was a story full of adventure, love, pain, and drama. I don't think I would have enjoyed the story as much if I have not read books #1 and #2 so I suggest that you read them first, but there were some unexpected turns in this story. What will be especially nice is that you won't have to wait to read the next book since they are already in print. I received a copy of this book for my honest review.

This is a sweet love story between Nate and Laura who we met in Love’s Mountain Quest. It takes place in 1867 in the Montana Territory when Nate is working to pay off his and his brother Aaron’s debt and Laura is now living with Doc Micah and Ingrid. Even though this is book 3 in the Hearts of Montana series, I do believe it can be read as a stand alone.

As Nate and Laura deal with different trials together, they come to care for each other and learn to trust in God. There seems to be a new adventure around every corner.

If you’re in the mood for a sweet and clean romance, give Misty Beller’s books a try. I think you’ll enjoy them!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

This is book three in The Hearts Of Montana series and now I have read all three of them. Beller did not disappoint in this one. I loved all of them. Reading the frontier stories especially those taking place in mountainous areas are so very interesting. In this book we visit some of the characters of the previous book. I loved the way that Beller portrays forgiveness although it is very hard for those in this story. How it takes faith in God to be able to do so. We have the healing of the physical and also emotionally. The characters are well described and believable. Also a budding romance. You will enjoy reading Laura Hannon and Nate Long’s story in Faith’s Mountain Home. Another winner in this series. I’m looking forward to Beller’s next book……..
I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Nate and Laura are a great couple. They have a lot of baggage that they have to get past before they can get together but it is worth it for them. I also love the suspense that runs through the story. I really enjoyed reading this western historical romance. There are many wonderful descriptions of the area also. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

I love the way the author not only takes readers on a vivid journey through caves and mountains but transports readers back in time. I could feel Laura’s feet slip as she hugged the mountainside. She has had a hard time forgiving herself for shooting Aaron. Now she carries the guilt of him never being able to walk again. I liked the back story about her brother and the tragic end he chose. In this time period there wasn’t much a doctor could do to insure that Aaron would ever be able to walk again.

Nate is a caring and faithful man who tries so hard to help his brother Aaron. It isn’t easy to see his brother in so much pain and losing his faith. I think it was a little hard for him also because Laura has become special to him. They must both fight to help Aaron overcome his lack of wanting to go on.

I really enjoyed the adventure the author takes us on as we enter caves thought to be uninhabited. It was a shock to find people there, but there is also a mystery about the caves. Why is someone hiding supplies in the cave? This propels Laura and Nate to work closely with each to solve the mystery hiding in the cave. There is danger that comes their way, but in the midst of everything there is God.

I absolutely loved the scene between Aaron and Laura. It is no surprise that Aaron is bitter towards God and Laura. He is struggling to want to keep going but is discouraged. Laura and Nate don’t give up and continue to push Aaron to fight for strength. A beautiful moment in the story that made me cry is when Aaron humbled himself and lets down the barrier that has held him back from believing in God. This is the best of the story and I have to say Aaron was my favorite character. To witness the anger, bitterness and hopelessness fall away is what makes this story so inspiring.

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

Misty M. Beller has become a friend of mine and I have never met her. But I know that when I open one of her books I was in for something special. I can't resist any of her books. She is able to transport me to another time and location page by page. This book was no exception.



Laura and Nate had apprehension about each other. They were both from troubled pasts. Could they trust their feelings? Could they trust each other?



This story was a great example of how GOD can change lives and relationships.



Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Laura Hannon is living in the home of Doc Micah and his wife Ingred. In return for her room and board, Laura helps with household chores and she also assists Doc Micah by cleaning the clinic and handling the supplies. Aaron is one of the patients currently at the clinic. Laura accidentally shot Aaron in the thigh during the time she was being held captive by his gang. His leg is so badly injured, it is feared he will never walk again. Nate is Aaron’s twin brother. He spends as much time visiting with Aaron at the clinic as his busy work schedule at the mine will allow. Nate is working as many hours as he can to pay off the debt he and his brother acquired in recompense for their part in the robberies committed by their gang. As Laura and Nate begin to spend more time together, she finds she really likes him. However, she doesn’t know if she can trust him. He seems to have changed and he appears to now be leading a good and law abiding life, but Laura knows that appearances can be deceiving.

This is the third book in a series. I have not read the first two books so I know I am missing much of the backstory; nevertheless, I found the book to be quite enjoyable. I really liked the character of Laura. She is a strong woman. Even though she has lost those closest and most dear to her, she knows God has a purpose for her life and she seeks earnestly to find it. She is also very kind and has a forgiving nature. In addition, she has a great sense of adventure which I really admire. I also enjoyed the place and time setting of this story. When I think about the kind of person, especially a woman, who would venture to the frontier during this time period, a woman like Laura is who comes to mind.

The pace moved a bit slow for my liking, but that’s the only drawback I had. The story was clean and uplifting with just enough romance and suspense to keep it really interesting. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a good clean historical romance novel.

Faith’s Mountain Home by Misty M. Belle
A great read set in the historical old west. The plot of the story is original. The characters are
likeable and easy to visualize. I liked the setting of the book. The author did a nice job entwining
the character's stories. This faith based story looks at forgiveness, hope, sacrifice, love, compassion
and accepting our Lord as Savior. From the book: “that was more likely due to the freedom of finally
coming to understand God’s overwhelming love for her. Of finally grieving Will’s death the way she’d
needed to. The death of all her family, really, although some she’d grieved long before they breathed
their last.” I would recommend this book for historical fiction readers, Christian fiction fans, mystery
readers and inspirational fans. This book was provided through Celebrate Lit, the publisher and author for my review. The opinions expressed are my own thoughts. #NetGalley

I had a feeling I would fall in love with Laura's story, and I was not disappointed. Faith is a concept that we all want, but going through the trials that build that faith can be harrowing. Misty Beller did a marvelous job of showing that growth through Laura and Nate.
I found both characters equally appealing. Laura has to deal with her guilt while Nate struggles to find anything redeemable in himself. As he struggles to find his worth, I'm reminded of God's love and the fact that none of us are worthy.
I love when I'm drawn deep into a story world to the point that I never want to leave and the characters become real. That's what happened here. I would love to see another book in the series telling Aaron's story.
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Nate Long has always watched over his identical twin brother, Aaron, even when it put him on the wrong side of the law. When Aaron is wounded in a shootout, the brothers are taken to Settler's Fort to recover. As Nate works to make reparations for their past, he marvels at the nursing Aaron receives under the care of a woman with all the reason in the world to resent him.

Laura Hannon knows what it is to start over, and she knows Nate's newfound faith is real. What she can't look past is how far he allowed himself to be led astray by his brother's weaknesses.

As a fledgling trust grows between Nate and Laura, they stumble upon a mysterious cave in the mountains that may not be as uninhabited as it seems. While working together to unravel the secrets surrounding the cave, will the new lives they seek for themselves include love, or does too much stand between them?

I would class this book as a romance novel with a little bit of mystery thrown in. We met Laura in the second book of this series. It's not necessary Love's Mountain Quest before you read this book. But is would fill in some of the blanks. Laura helps the local doctor tend to Aaron, who she shot and was one of her kidnappers, she keeps drawing closer to Nate. Nate is Aaron's twin brother. As their story unfolds, they have quite the adventure, Laura sprains her ankle. Nate dislocates his shoulder. Then they encounter an injured Indian and his granddaughter. All in all a good book.

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

I have loved the Hearts of Montana series set in the 1800s! Laura Hannon is a great female protagonist as she helps in the clinic at Settler's Fort and tries to start a new life there. Laura wonders if she can completely trust Nate Long who was previously part of a gang of robbers but has turned his life over to God and is working to make restitution. There is certainly an attraction between the two! The story gets more interesting when Laura stumbles upon a cave in the mountains and finds an injured elderly Indian man and his young granddaughter living there! Misty Beller brings the past to life! You will enjoy this tale of the Montana frontier! I received an advance reader copy through Misty Beller, Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley. This is my honest opinion.

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Misty M. Beller has become one of my favorite authors over the last year as I have kept up with her new books and gone back and read her previous books. In each one she creates this beautiful connection between the reader and her characters that is phenomenal. Faith’s Mountain Home is a bit of a different focus than most of Misty M. Beller’s other books in that the characters do not travel all over the west, they mainly stay in a mining town. But after learning a bit about the main characters of this book in the last one Loves Mountain Quest I was really excited to learn more about Nate and Lauren and Misty M. Beller did not disappoint. Both Lauren and Nate showed great growth as individuals and their faith really showed through. I enjoyed the themes that Misty M. Beller wove into this story as they were realistic and had real life applications. Plus, the storyline hooked my interest with the opening line “Just a little farther. Laura Hannon dared another step on the rock ledge that wrapped around the mountain.” It was a great start and the momentum kept going throughout the book.

Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the great character development, the themes presented, the the great display of faith throughout this book.

*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

This book is the third book in Hearts of Montana series and it continues the journey of Nate and Aaron with fluency, skill, and depth expected from this beloved author in 1867 Montana Territory. I would highly recommend reading this series in order since the each book picks up where the previous left off.

Laura struggles from her kidnapping incident though she's settled in to being the town doctor's assistant. Her sweet, tender, and ever helpful spirit is also stricken with the fact that she accidentally shattered Aaron's leg. Nate, Aaron's twin and a reformed thief, works hard and saves every penny so that he can repay those whom he robbed in the past. Though plagued by past insecurities and hurts, Laura and Nate cling to their faith and hope, which is incredibly heart-warming. This book is a bit different from the author's usual fare - it concentrates less on battling wintery forces and wilderness of the western mountainous frontier but centers around the growing mining town and the dangers of greed. The themes of overcoming adversity and bitterness, true forgiveness, as well as relying on God and His strength and timing are studded throughout the story and bring much hope when Laura and Nate are facing difficulties and uncertainties. If you enjoy historical romance, you will definitely enjoy this book.

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I was excited to read the third book in this delightful series after enjoying the first two so much. I do recommend that these books be read in order as the story continues throughout all of them. I liked the characters a lot and loved how their faith grew in the story. The setting was very well described and I could easily envision the Western setting. The historical aspect was also well done, as the struggles of living in such a rugged place came to life on the pages. There is a thread of suspense in the novel to keep it interesting and the romance is clean and poignant. I liked this book and recommend it to those who enjoy historical fiction!

I received a complimentary ecopy of this book from Celebrate Lit Tours. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

"Faith's Mountain Home" is the third book in this series by Misty M. Beller, but each could be read as a stand-alone novel. This novel didn't have quite the same level of tension that I enjoyed in the first book in the series. There was a friends to romance trope, made more interesting by the fact that the leading man, Nate, played a part in the heroine, Laura's, kidnapping in a previous book in the series. By the time you get to this book, though, any point of contention between them really isn't there. It's a sweet story of the two of them helping each other through various trials, and Nate's perseverance in making amends for his past wrongs and becoming a man of honor. The cave they discover was interesting at the beginning of the novel, but became more commonplace as the story continued. There was a bit of action and some nice romantic moments (clean) added in, which were good but didn't have quite the build up that made them elicit all the feels that the first book did for me. Overall, a pleasant Christian fiction read.



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This is book 3 or the Hearts of Montana series. Nate and Aaron are twins that are on the wrong side of the law and end up getting shot. Nate takes it upon himself to make good for he and his brother's mistake. When Nate becomes friends with his brother's nurse, Laura, jealousy between the brother's begins. Laura is determined to get past the brother's problems and sets out to help both of them. When Nate and Laura become even closer, they find a mystery in a cave and both are determined to find out what this all means? Can they both overcome faith? Will the brothers be able to reconcile with each other?

If you liked the first 2 books in the series, this one will not let you down. You will be as entertained reading this book as the other 2. The mystery, drama and love in this book keeps your attention from beginning until the very end. You can read this as a stand alone and not feel you have missed something.

Thanks to Bethany House for the free review copy.
This was such a great wrap-up to this trilogy. I enjoyed getting to be back with Ingrid and Micah and seeing where they were while getting the story of Laura, Nate, and Aaron - especially with everything that happened with them in book two. I enjoyed the POV of Laura and Nate because they each are vastly different, yet they will always be connected due to events in book two.I liked how they were forced to work together due to injury and their desire to help others. I also liked the reliance that the characters had on God throughout this story. This is a beautiful story of redemption.

Faith’s Mountain Home, by Misty M. Beller, is books three in the Hearts of Montana series. This story takes place in 1867 in the Montana territory. This story takes over where the second in the series ends with the same characters, so it is best to read them in order to get the whole story. The author does a good job of filling in the past for those who want to read it as a stand alone story.

Following a kidnapping in book two, Laura is staying with the local doctor and his wife while helping him. She shot one of her kidnappers and he has been a patient since. His brother, Nate, visits him every day after working in the mine to pay off the people the gang stole from.

This is such a good series. I enjoy the good clean story of a friendship that builds into something more. I especially enjoy see the change that takes place in Nate following his decision to follow Jesus. The determination he has to pay back those they stole from as fast as possible is remarkable. He lives in a tent and hunts for his food to work towards his goal and to pay his brother’s medical bills. His time is so limited yet he finds a way to help others.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit through NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Another engaging mountain romance from Misty. I love the settings for her books.

It was so nice to see the redemption of Nate and even Aaron. In the previous book we meet these characters and hints are dropped that there might be something brewing with Nate and Laura. But have no worries if you haven’t read the previous books, you will still fully enjoy this one.

At first I wasn’t sure if this would have a satisfying ending but it did, of course I can’t tell you how. Just know it is worth it to read until the end and get the complete full circle of this story.

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Have you ever read a book or watched a movie where once you finished it, you had to take a few moments to think about what you just read or watched… because it was THAT good? Yeah, this was one of those books for me. I’ve loved all of Misty Beller’s books that I’ve read, but I think this one is her best one so far.

So the book is about Laura Hannon, a young lady who struggles with forgiving a man who participated in her kidnapping, while at the same time living with the guilt that she shot that same man and may have ruined his life. Then there’s Nate Long, who knows that God has forgiven and changed him: however, he struggles with forgiving himself and seeing that he is not the same man he was before. And finally, last but not least, there’s Aaron,(Nate’s brother) who is angry with God and the world.He’s s furious that Laura shot his leg and now he won’t ever walk again. Hr refuses to take responsibility for his past actions and he has a very bitter outlook on life.

Overall, this book is a beautiful story of love, forgiveness and redemption as you follow these three characters (and many more) on their journey to where God wants them. The book has everything – romance, adventure, humor and just a dash of suspense. I recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction or just wants to read a great heartwarming story. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Special thanks to Misty Beller, Celebrate Lit, Net Galley and Bethany House Publishers for allowing me to read and review this book — all opinions are my own.

Misty M. Beller has established herself as an author of books set in the mountains with all the struggles and dangers that come along with that. Faith’s Mountain Home takes readers to mines and town.

While I read the first book in the series, I missed the second, but did not feel lost while reading this one (however, I always enjoy a book more when I know the full backstory from previous books). Laura’s kidnapping (in book two) has changed her, but she doesn’t want to become fearful or unforgiving, so she cares for one of the men responsible for her trauma.

Both Laura and Nate struggle with their pasts. Nate made a bad choice and is now paying for it (both figuratively and literally). He admires Laura and her determination, but he feels he is not a good enough man for Laura.

This is a book about how God redeems. No matter the choices we made, no matter our experiences, no matter the date on the calendar, God loves his children and makes them new when they cry out to him



Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Bethany House Publishing and Netgalley for a gifted copy of Faith's Mountain Home by Misty M. Beller. All opinions are my own.

Laura Hannon lives and works with the local doctor and his wife in Settler's Fort. She is still recovering emotionally from her recent kidnapping and from her long ago past. Nate Long has so many things he feels guilty about. He spends his days working hard and visiting his brother, Aaron, at the local doctor's house. The story is one of starting over and feeling worthy but it's also about forgiveness in yourself as well as others.

I do not want to give away too much of the story on this one because it is the third book in the Hearts of Montana series. I enjoyed the second book in the series, Love's Mountain Quest, last summer. This would work as a stand alone read but I recommend reading the previous books also. I'm looking forward to continuing this series.

Christian
Historical Fiction
Romance
Release Date: January 5, 2021

Can she forgive? Can he find redemption?

It was the first book in the Hearts Of Montana series that got me started reading Misty M. Beller's historical romances. While waiting for the following books in that series I read, or rather listened to, one of her earlier series. But, now with Faith's Mountain Home I've come back around to the series that started it all for me.

After reading the previous book in the Hearts Of Montana series I've been waiting months for Faith's Mountain Home. I'd come to admire Laura for her bravery, determination, and kindness, and I so very much wanted to see her find healing, and love, after her terrible ordeal. The jury was still a bit out for me about Nate, on the one hand he tried to do the right thing when Laura was kidnapped but on the other he was still an outlaw. But, I needn't have worried, in this book Misty M. Beller more than wiped away any reservations that I still harbored about our hero.

Danger and romance blend together in this story of faith and forgiveness that is sure to entertain. From the pretty cover design to the last page Faith's Mountain Home is a good read and a great addition to Misty M. Beller's Hearts Of Montana series. If historical romance is your thing you should definitely check out this series...

(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK 

I don’t know how author Misty M Beller comes up with the mountain living stories she writes but she does, and she has written another winner in Faith’s Mountain Home! I love the visit back with some of my favorite characters, plus a few new ones added to the mix. This story takes up after Laura and Samuel were kidnapped and found. Nate Long has been looking after his brother Aaron since the shooting, with little help from Aaron. Nate also has an attraction for Laura that he just can’t shake. And how can this twisted tale ever make sense? 

I love, love this story. Nate and Laura are such interesting and flawed characters and I love the attraction between the two. It’s true that this book is a little more laid back than the first two, not as much action going one but I love it just as well. Laura was a good fit for the clinic, and having to deal with Aaron and his attitude was difficult, but she handles it well and even reaches out to him. Nate is my favorite though, he’s such a sweet caring person but I did get frustrated at him for letting his brother’s attitude bring him down, and especially for working so hard to pay Aaron’s part of the restitution. I always love the way Ms. Beller weaves such strong faith in the Lord in the lives of her characters. I sure hope we see more from these characters and this series. I give this one Five Stars and wish I could give it more. 

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Faith's Mountain Home
by Misty M. Beller
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers
Christian | Historical Fiction | Romance
Pub Date 05 Jan 2021


I am reviewing a copy of Faith’s Mountain Home through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:


Faith’s Mountain Home transports us to the Montana Territory in 1867, where we meet Laura Hannon as well as Nate Long.



Nate Long has has always watched over his identical twin brother, Aaron, even when it put him on the wrong side of the law. After Aaron is wounded in a shootout, the brothers are taken to Settler's Fort to recover. As Nate works to make reparations for their past, he marvels at the nursing Aaron receives under the care of a woman with all the reason in the world to resent him.




Laura Hannon is no stranger to starting over, and she knows too that Nate’s newfound faith is real. What she is unable to look past is how far he allowed himself to be led astray by his brother's weaknesses.



Just as a fledgling trust begins to grow between Nate and Laura, they stumble upon a mysterious cave in the mountains that may not be as uninhabited as it seems. Will they find the new lives they seek for themselves include love while working together to unravel the secrets surrounding the cave, or do they have to much standing between them?


I give Faith’s Mountain Home five out of five stars!


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I love Misty M Beller’s writing and adore her Hearts of Montana series. I was excited to find out that the third installment from the series was releasing. It was an honor to have the opportunity to read Faith's Mountain Home and was far from being disappointed. Even though it is part of a series, I believe it can be read as a stand alone. I enjoyed reading Nate and Laura’s story. I was not sure about Laura at first but she quickly grew on me as I saw how much she had grown throughout the book. This was a wonderful, faith filled and inspirational tale. I loved it.

I am giving Faith's Mountain Home a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean historical romance.

I received Faith's Mountain Home from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Faith’s Mountain Home by Misty M. Beller is the third book in her Hearts of Montana series. In the previous book, Love’s Mountain Quest, we meet both Laura Hannon and Nate Long when Laura is kidnapped along with a little boy, which means Faith’s Mountain Home will offer spoilers for Love’s Mountain Quest.

If you’ve read Love’s Mountain Quest, then perhaps Faith’s Mountain Home has been on your book wish list ever since. I know it has been on mine. I couldn’t wait to see the circle close around the group of characters we’ve come to know through the Hearts of Montana series. Would Laura and Nate find forgiveness and redemption? And maybe love, too?

Though we only got a glimpse of Nate in the previous book, he was a character I liked from the start. That didn’t change in Faith’s Mountain Home. It was easy to root for him. Laura, too. Their desire to help others, no matter the cost, is clearly evident.

Faith’s Mountain Home is a wonderful conclusion to the Hearts of Montana series. It’s an entertaining and uplifting read. I definitely recommend adding both this book and this series to your to-be-read list.

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After I read Love’s Mountain Quest, I was curious how the story would continue for Laura. She had experienced deep trauma as the result of a kidnapping and trying to keep young Samuel safe. She desperately tries to move on with her life, but it becomes difficult when she must see the men who kidnapped her on a regular basis.

I enjoyed reading about Laura and Nate’s growing relationship. I felt like I could connect with the characters and their struggle to work through all their past hurts. I love how Misty Beller wrote Nate’s journey as he was learning what it looked like to be a new Christian. His hunger and desire to make the right choice and to now live for Christ was encouraging.

My favorite quote was about the trials and wounds we face: “Yet, none of them surprised God, and He could and would work all things together for their good. All they had to do was keep working as the tasks He’s given each of them.” This was an excellent reminder in my present daily situations I face. I love when God speaks to me even through a fiction book.

Being book #3, I feel as if it could be a stand alone but the depth is so much more meaningful when read in order. It helps get an understanding of the characters and their experiences since they continue to build upon each other. I enjoyed seeing other characters that the readers get to know in previous books.

I would really recommend reading this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a positive review.

In this third installment of the Hearts of Montana series, emotionally scarred Laura Hannon tries to move past a frightening kidnapping situation in which she accidentally shot a man in the leg. That man’s brother, Nate Long, is trying desperately to mend his ways and put his life as an outlaw behind him. Leaning on his newfound faith, will Nate be able to prove he is worthy of his growing friendship with Laura? Will the past be too much to overcome? Even though this book is not the first in the series, readers will still be able to put the pieces together to enjoy this uplifting novel of redemption.

Set in 1867, at Settler's Fort, in the mountains of the Montana Territory. Laura Hannon assists and lives with the town doctor and his wife. She has been through a previous ordeal and is working on forgiving one of the men involved in her kidnapping. After twisting an ankle she is assisted by Nate the twin brother of an angry patient at her work clinic. With Nate she returns to explore a cave she has found on the mountain and which starts them on an adventure and mystery.

This is a squeaky clean, Christian romance and I enjoyed the main characters. The recognition of God and his works is more overt than I am use to in my reading. But it flows naturally asking for Gods strength or acknowledging his power or works. This is also the third in a series and while I read it on its own I did feel I was missing some of the build up that would have led to this story. The pace was also slow for me. The first half was a lot of let's visit the cave or the Indians or let's injure ourselves yet again. The story picked up in the latter part of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers for an ARC ebook in exchange for a honest review.

Laura Hannon was kidnapped by a gang of thieves, who have now been captured. She’s living in the doctor’s house in Settler’s Fort and helping care for Aaron, one of the kidnappers – the one who tried to help her, and who she accidentally shot. She feels guilty about Aaron, and nervous around Nate, Aaron’s brother, who visits regularly.

Nate was also part of the gang, but turned away and is now working in the local mine and saving every spare penny to repay the money the gang stole. But after meeting Laura at a hidden cave, he also wants to spend more time with her, especially after the discover two Native Americans living in the cave who need help.

Nate is an excellent character—someone who has done wrong in the past (although for what he thought were good reasons), and who has now become a Christian and who is trying to make up for his past misdeeds. Unfortunately, that’s not always easy.

Faith’s Mountain Home is the third book in Misty M Beller’s Hearts of Montana series. I read and reviewed the first book in the series (Hope’s Highest Mountain), but haven’t read the second. While Faith’s Mountain Home worked well as a standalone novel, there were times when I felt I didn’t understand some of the character’s history because I hadn’t read Love’s Mountain Quest. At least, I assume the kidnapping and Nate’s subsequent conviction and redemption was part of the previous story. That unknown backstory was the one thing that annoyed me in Faith’s Mountain Home, and I would have enjoyed it more if I’d better understood what came before.

Apart from that, I enjoyed the story. I very much like Misty M Beller’s writing. She does an excellent job of writing Christian characters who feel like real people, and puts them in stories that have plenty of conflict but still allow for a happy ending. Her stories are easy to read, engaging, and a perfect way to relax.

Recommended for Christian historical romantic suspense fans. Thanks to Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

Faith's Mountain Home is book number three in Misty M. Beller's Hearts of Montana series. While I had read the first book when it came out, I had somehow missed book two in between there. While I think it was okay as a standalone, I definitely feel as though I would have appreciated it a lot more had I read in order. As such, I would highly suggest stopping right now and going back and reading the first two books before starting this one.

Now that we've got that out of the way, onto the story itself. I find that Misty M. Beller does a great job of creating a world that feels life like--- both through the setting and the characters and this one truly is no different. Faith's Mountain Home is Laura Hannon's story. Those who have read the series in it's entirety will know that she was introduced previously. If you are reading this as a standalone, I think you'll be able to catch up just fine, but again, I suggest reading all for the fullest appreciation. I enjoyed her romance with Nate Long. I found the story to be the perfect blend of romance with history, with just enough mystery thrown in to keep things interesting. Overall, a good read and one fans of historical romance can greatly enjoy.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

Coming off the heels of the kidnapping that took place in the previous book, Laura Hannon is trying to regain her sense of safety along with a sense of purpose she hasn't had for a very long time. Feeling very guilty for shooting the wrong man, even though he also helped perpetrate in the kidnapping, especially since he may never walk again.

Nate Long loves and has stuck with his twin brother Aaron since birth. Even when he wanted to get out of the gang and Aaron wanted to stay in. That bespoke of loyalty. Now that the gang has been brought to justice, Nate is thankful that he and Aaron have been shown mercy by those they harmed. Aaron is in the most pain after having his leg shattered but Nate is trying to work to pay back the debt he owes to those they harmed. In the meantime he is falling for Laura, the one Aaron helped kidnapped.

The atmospheric scenery of the mountains and the cave that has so mesmerized Laura and Nate really pull you into the story. Add in a few surprising characters and everyone's world begins to change. Nothing seems to ever go right for them and they are also carrying a lot from their pasts as well. These two might have been the most accident prone couple in any books I have read before. I think it gave them an endearing quality, their issues were certainly not with pride.

I liked revisiting this town and getting closure for Laura, Nate, and Aaron.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

Misty Beller"s Faith's Mountain Home is a gentle, homespun tale of young people struggling to survive. Laura and Nate have both lost nearly every person related to them. Both of them value family and are willing to do almost anything to belong. Both have found faith in God and the courage to reach out to help others. This is a wonderful story of personal growth despite massive difficulties.

Faith’s Mountain Home is the third book in the Hearts of Montana Series by Misty M. Beller. This novel follows Laura Hannon, who we met in the second book when she was kidnapped by a gang of criminals. Laura is trying to move on with her life after her traumatic ordeal and find purpose in her days. She longs to be useful to others, but she is not sure what God is calling her to do. To complicate matters, her job at the doctor’s office requires her to care for a member of the gang who kidnapped her and his brother, Nate, who visits daily. When Nate and Laura stumble upon an unexpected discovery, Laura finds her purpose--and budding feelings for Nate.
I have loved each book in this series, but I think Faith’s Mountain Home is my favorite of the three. There is something about watching two people in desperate need of healing in mind and spirit find each other. It was a sweet, slow-burn romance, but what induced all the sighs and warm fuzzies for me was the significance of Laura and Nate finding affection after all they had lived through. I admired Laura’s determination to forge ahead with her life and heal her own hurts by helping others. She is such a gentle creature, and I was rooting for her to find happiness from the very beginning.
Nate is such a hard-working man. Generous with his time and his possessions, he is always willing to help anyone in need. Trying his best to live a redeemed life, it’s encouraging to watch Nate’s young faith mature.
This story may not have had the epic journey that I’ve read in other books by Misty M. Beller. But I loved it just the same. I don’t want to give away the plot, but like all of Misty’s books, there’s plenty of beautiful mountain vistas, adventure, danger, and sweet romance. If you enjoy Christian historical fiction, especially stories set in the West, you will love Faith’s Mountain Home.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own.

I love this author. Her books are always easy to read and capture you with the first sentence refusing to release you until the last word. And even then sometimes you’re still invested and want there to be more to the story.

This book is no different.

Faith’s Mountain Home is book three in a series. The Hearts of Montana series is definitely one that you want to read in order. This is due to the fact that you are following the same people through the series and seeing how they handle both life and faith.

I really enjoyed getting to go back to the story of Laura and Nate and Aaron of course, but we all know it’s Laura and Nate that steal the show. Well, maybe some of that praise belongs to the little Native American girl that we meet in the caves as well as she is simply precocious.

I highly recommend you read this book but first read the first and second books in this series so you’re not lost or missing out. Also, if you happen across any other books by this author you should pick them up to read too.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

"Faith’s Mountain Home" by Misty Beller is a third installment in the “Hearts of Montana” series. Beller is a master of these series novels as she so perfectly incorporates characters from past stories so you still get to know about the lives of the friends you made in previous books. The third installment in the hearts of Montana is no exception. I love knowing about the characters of Ingrid and Dr. Bradley from Book 2, "Love’s Mountain Quest" while learning more about Laura Hannon and the bandits who kidnapped her.

"Faith’s Mountain Home" is the story of Laura Hannon and Nate Long who met in book 2 when Laura was kidnapped and Nate, one of the bandits who did not support the kidnapping, tried to help her in escaping. In this third story you learn more about both characters’ past history and traumas that lead them to be the people they are today and watch both the story of love and self-acceptance unfold. I find Beller’s stories to be completely captivating and both steady and exciting in pace. There is just enough excitement to keep you going and enthralled, but also the minor details that keep you engaged with who the characters are and the relationships they are developing.

Beller creates believable and relatable characters, takes us into the mountains and leaves us inspired both in faith and life. I love that you continue to learn more about past characters who play more minor roles in this story but were major players in the first books. While the books are filled with adventure and excitement there is a familiarity to the characters and their faith that feels like an old friend. I always greatly anticipate the next book by Beller and this one left me feeling the exact same way!

Thanks to Celebrate Lit Bloggers for my copy of this book, all opinions shared here are my own.

Another beautiful story in the mountains. Love the descriptive accounts and great characters. While there is plenty of guilt feelings going around there is also so much kindness, giving and healing taking place throughout. The main characters put themselves out for many others and find they enjoy doing it together. I enjoyed the faith aspect throughout this story and the sweet romance that grew through their adventures and trials. Definitely one of my favorite authors! I requested a copy through the publisher and NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Ok, I went into this thinking that Faith was going to be the name of the female lead character. Nope, it's Laura. For some reason that struck me as funny so I thought I would share that. Laura has every reason in the world to distrust and disliked Nate. I'm not certain what all happened between the two of them (this is apparently book 3 in this series), but the author gave enough information that I didn't feel completely lost.

I liked Laura's out look in life and how she shows grace and mercy. Nate is a good guy, just didn't always do the right thing. The way they 'got together' was unique and I enjoyed the element of mystery here. Really, the author did a good job with the story and I liked it start to finish.

4/5.

Thank you to the author/publisher for the review copy of this book via Celebrate Lit. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

1867 Settler’s Fort, Montana Territory
Laura is a bit of a challenge seeker, and is acting as a nurse and helper for the doctor and his wife. This is a continuation from a previous book, where Laura had been taken as a hostage and she accidentally shot Aaron as he tried to stop the other kidnapper. It had shattered his leg and she was helping with his care. Arron's twin brother Nate also came to town. He hadn't wanted to be part of the kidnapping. But it was all over now and he was trying to take on repaying all of the debt of what the gang had stolen. He is a good man, but is having a hard time believing he is worthy of friends. Laura is having a hard time that she was responsible for shattering Aaron's leg. They both have a lot to work through, and the story is well told. They both have strong faith to help them through danger and injuries. Excellent read. 3D characters that warm your heart.
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Laura Hannon is kidnapped and forced to shoot one of her attackers Aaron Long, who is part of the gang. Laura then becomes the nurse that takes care of him.

Laura, with God's help, sets her resentment aside. Aaron's brother, Nate, tries to make up for his mistakes even though Aaron continues to sulk in self-pity.

The story is another great read from Misty and gives us lessons in forgiveness, trust, and a second chance for redemption. It's a beautiful story in God's love, an inspirational love story, and an inspiring story of hope.

The characters were well fleshed out and I especially liked Laura's determination, willingness to help others, and faith.

I received a copy from the author and voluntarily choose to review it.

This is book #3 in the “Hearts of Montana” series. If you haven’t read the first two books in this series, you can easily pick up on the story as you read through this book. Misty Beller’s many fans will love this new story that features Nate Long and Laura Hannon.


When I’ve reviewed previous books by Misty Beller, I’ve always commented about how her descriptive writing makes me feel as if I’m traveling in the wilderness on the mountain trails. In this story, I could easily imagine the caverns deep in the cave and feel the winter winds and the chill from the snow. Since both of these are an integral part of the story, the author did an excellent job helping the reader experience what the characters were going through.


I had sympathy for both Nate and Laura and the tragedies in their lives. I liked that Nate’s faith helped encourage him to do everything possible with the new chance that had been given him. Laura’s compassion was an inspiring part of the book, and the romance between the two was a sweet one.


I’m hoping there’s another book in this series. I’d love to know what happens next for Aaron, and also for Bright Star.


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Classic Misty M Beller. Beautifully written. Excellent character development. Heartwarming. Redemptive. Savor this novel. You will not be disappointed. Five stars.