After meeting Joanna Watson and Isaac Bowen in Hope’s Highest Mountain, I so enjoyed experiencing their story in Love’s Mountain Quest.

When widowed Joanna returns home to find her son kidnapped, she must turn to Isaac for the help she needs to rescue him. Together, they journey through the mountains in desperate pursuit, and to overcome the perilous obstacles before them, they must rely on each other and their faith.

Love’s Mountain Quest is not only a fast-paced read, but also one that transports readers to the rugged, yet picturesque mountains of Montana. It is an adventure, for sure, from beginning to end, and just what I needed right now. I am excited to see where Misty M. Beller’s Hearts of Montana series goes next.

★★★.5

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.

Beller writes some of my favorite heroes. They are always so manly, gruff, and just swoony. I'll read anything and everything by her because I know I am going to love it! Her faith themes are equally important, and always speak direct to my heart. If you're looking for something to make you ponder and smile at the same time - this book is for you.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When Joanna Watson's son, along with her friend and babysitter are kidnapped she turns to Isaac Bowen, the one person she trusts to help find them.
Misty M. Beller hits it out of the park again in this story filled with danger and surprising revelations.
I stumbled upon Misty's books a few years ago through a free copy of The Lady and the Mountain Man. After reading that book I was hooked and Misty quickly became one of my top three favorite authors. If you have yet to read her works I HIGHLY recommend you get started NOW.

Wonderful story
Misty Beller wins me every time with her descriptions. Honestly until I started reading her books, I would skip long descriptions. Her word pictures allow you to feel like you have been there. With her amazing story lines and characters, I quickly become addicted. This has been an excellent series and I look forward to her next book.

When Joanna Watson's young son goes missing, along with her friend Laura, she turns to the one man she knows she can rely on, the mountain man who helped see them safe to Settler's Fort. Isaac Bowen is determined to bring the Samuel and Laura back safely and finds that he can't refuse Joanna when she insists on accompany him. But as they track the men who have kidnapped them, there are hardships and difficulties to overcome, not least of which is the consequences Isaac may have to face when he reveals his shameful past to the woman he has come to love.

In this second book of the Hearts of Montana series, author Misty M. Beller again brings out the core of strength that makes her characters survivors. Interspersed into the story of Joanna and Isaac's journey is the struggle of Laura and Samuel to survive the violence, deprivation, and the threat of worse - and for Laura, more personal - treatment at the hands of their kidnappers.

While this story does seem to have a disconnect between the danger Joanna's son is in and the romance thread, the overall story outweighed that concern for me as Beller portrays the natural and man-made dangers of the American frontier while also showing both evil that man can do and the yearning to live a better life, defined by faith, regardless of circumstances. With Laura and one of the outlaw gang members as the central couple in book three, I am looking forward to continuing this rugged Historical Christian Romance series.

Definitely another one for the reread shelf as Misty M. Beller is on her way to becoming a must-read author for me.

This review refers to a temporary digital galley that I voluntarily read through NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher (and a library ebook, too). An honest review was not required and this contains only my own, honest opinions.

What I I think you should know:
Love’s Mountain Quest by Misty M Beller is the second book in the Hearts of Montana series. It follows Joanna Watson and her son Samuel who were introduced in the first book, however this book can be read as a standalone as the first story is not critical to this one.

What you might need to know:
Laura and Samuel were kidnapped. The kidnappers are crude and harassing and allude to raping her several time. While nothing was described other than some groping, there was definitely some creep factor there.

What I think about this book:
What an adventure! This book was fast paced from start to end. Beller has a magical way of writing that paints vivid pictures of the story. While it was distressing to read about Joanna’s journey to rescue her son I love how Beller wrote the story. Isaac was a great character, even though his past had come back to haunt him he was determined to do the right thing and wouldn’t let anything stop him! I really hope we get more of Laura’s story, she was such a strong magnetic character.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.

What if a young mother came home from work and found that her young son and his babysitter were missing and a murdered man had been found near the place they were supposed to be? Imagine the frantic phone calls, the police swarming to the scene, and the news reports that would be seen and heard everywhere. A mother's worst nightmare, for sure, but what if this mother was actually a young widow living in Montana in 1867? Now you can call that a nightmare!
Love's Mountain Quest is the story of Joanna Watson and her frantic search for her five-year-old son and the young woman who was caring for him. Author Misty M. Beller vividly portrays Joanna's emotions that alter between hope, desperation, and the realization that the longer the search continues, the greater the chance is that they won't be found. All she can do is pray, believe that will God protect them, and trust that she and Isaac Bowen will be able to find Samuel and Laura. As their journey continues in the Rocky Mountains wilderness, their mutual respect blossoms into something more but Isaac has a secret from his past. Can their relationship survive if Joanna learns about his past life? Is is possible to endure the perils of this untamed territory? Will Joanna be reunited with her son and Laura?

Beller has created an exciting story with memorable characters and a wonderful faith message and she has filled it with adventure, danger, hope, and forgiveness. She also adds a sweet romance that will leave you wishing for a happy ending. If you enjoy historical Christian romance, you will definitely want to read Love's Mountain Quest.

I received a complimentary copy from the author via Celebrate Lit. There was absolutely no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

This is a very compelling and exciting story. From the opening chapter Joanna is on the trail of her kidnapped son and her friend and she will stop at nothing to rescue them. Isaac is the perfect hero to help her rescue her son and her friend. He has a bit of bad boy past and he has a history with the kidnappers. I liked Isaac a lot. The story moves well and kept me invested in the characters and the story. For me however, the story was a little much, especially when the kidnapped child was only 5, There was just too much of the story for my taste. Overall, the story is good, I just would have liked it better if some of the violence and drama was dialed back some. It just didn't click for me as well as the first book in this series did. I will read book three because I do want to see what happens to the characters and see how the series ends.

This is book 2 of the Hearts of Montana series. Joanna has lost her husband and is on her own with her 5 year old son. She is determined to make a living for both of them. When she comes home from work one day and finds the sitter and her son missing, the sherriff is dead, she is in turmoil of what to do. She reaches out to a friend, Isacc who cares for her and her son very deeply but feels his past would be in the way of them having more than friendship. Can Isacc help Joanna find her son and the sitter? Will they end up being able to deal with past to make more in the future? How does their faith play a part?

I would recommend this to anyone that likes a historical (back into time) read with a flair of drama, mystery, faith. It is story that will keep you reading to find out what will happen and if everyone will survive. The story keeps flowing so it keeps your attention to wanting to know what is happening and also gets you attached to the characters of the story. This is one of those touching stories that will make you want to keep continuing with the story and you can't wait to the next book. This can be read as a stand alone without missing any details of this story, but it does make you want to read book 1 so that you get a little more background of Joanna.

Joanna’s son was with a friend when kidnapped. Joanna is determined to find her son as any mother would be. She asks for help from Isaac. They have quite an adventure in traveling to find her son. Will they be able to find her son?

Love’s Mountain Quest is set in 1867, where the traveling was by horseback. Traveling by horseback is dangerous. During their trip, there are injuries to care for without a Doctor’s help. Will they all survive? I loved how brave Isaac was and how he was able to overcome his injury.



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This is the first series I’ve read by Misty M. Beller. I was excited to read this second book. It kept my attention and I didn’t want to put the book down. The characters were developed well. I plan to jump right into the third book tomorrow!

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.

Thanks to Bethany House for the free review copy. All opinions are my own.

This book starts off with action, and it keeps coming throughout the novel, leaving it with a fast-paced plot - or as fast as it could be when traveling by horseback. Beyond the kidnapping, this book also explores being changed through Christ and the results of that. Isaac had a hard past that he has to work through and share with Joanna on their journey to save her son. She also must learn to trust and forgive. Laura must survive and keep Samuel safe as they travel farther from home with those that kidnapped her. Her journey is one of strength and trusting God, even when it seems like the darkness is winning.

Well done! I love all the historical details that Misty includes in her stories. I have read a lot of American history and fiction set in our history, but I can always count on her to have some new facts for me to uncover!

I read the first book in the series and really was impressed with it.
This book was very realistic, too much so for my taste.
A wolf attack on a horse is describes in detail and a wolf gets shot in the throat.
Yes, I know things like this did happen for survival in the wilderness but for an animal lover myself it was very hard to read.


I also don't understand how the woman could have romance on her mind when she was in the wilderness seeking her kidnapped son. As a mother romance would be the last thing on my mind as I frantically searched for my son.
I've always been impressed by this authors work and I do plan on reading more by her I just hope the next book isn't so graphic.

June 30, 2020 published.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Wow, what a ride through the mountains this story takes us on. I knew I was in good hands with author Beller's storytelling, but she certainly puts her characters through much.

Sometimes our pasts come back and they haunt us. Nothing could be more true for Isaac Bowen and now it has come time for him to rectify that. Especially since Joanna Watson's son and her friend have been kidnapped by ruthless men.

The adventure and danger in this novel was off the charts. I enjoyed being transported back into time in these characters' adventures. Or at least that is what this story felt like. I liked that we got views from Isaac, Joanna, and Laura as she is trying to keep herself and Samuel alive.

This story was very atmospheric and I enjoyed every part of it even if at times I was really terrified for the characters. I had to keep reading just to see how everything worked out. I do believe this is my favorite story now from this author.

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

I adore Misty M Beller’s books and was excited to have the opportunity to read the second installment from her Hearts of Montana series, Love's Mountain Quest. I just loved this faith filled story. Isaac and Joanna are wonderful characters that learn some valuable life lessons that we all could learn from. I enjoyed taking a journey with them and seeing the beautiful setting. There is, also, some unpredictable action that I never knew what was going to happen next. It was great taking the great adventure.

I would give Love’s Mountain Quest one hundred stars if I could. It was that good! I try to be patient waiting for the third book from the Hearts of Montana series. I highly recommend this book for readers who love clean historical romance with a powerful message.

I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

I always enjoy Misty Beller’s books. Love’s Mountain Quest, the second book in Misty Beller’s Hearts of Montana series, is no exception. For me it was a “can’t put this down” type of book. There is a little bit of character overlap between the first two books in the series, but book two can be read without first reading book one.

Since the plot revolves around chasing down kidnappers, much of the story line takes place on horseback or during traveling stops. There are some potentially gruesome scenes in the story, but Misty Beller keeps the description of those scenes to a minimum. The love of a mother for her child is very evident in this story. The love someone can have for a child not their own is also evident. Unfortunately there is evil in our world, and that is present in the story as well. I do not understand how people can treat others with as much contempt as Rex in this story does, but I do know that type of person does exist.

While Love’s Mountain Quest is an adult novel, there isn’t much which would prevent me from placing it in a K-12 Christian school library. There is suggestions of what may happen to one female character when they get to their destination, but no rape occurs. The book should probably be labeled for high school only if placed in a k-12 library. I want to thank Celebrate Lit for the complimentary e-copy of Love’s Mountain Quest. This is my honest review.

I want to be careful in this review to not give away any of plot details of this page-turning story, as to not lessen the impact of the story for the reader.

Misty Beller writes beautifully descriptive stories that always make me feel as if I’ve stepped into the setting of the book. Her characters have real depth to them. Joanna’s and little Samuel’s story is quite absorbing, and Isaac was the perfect person to help them in their time of trouble. I appreciate the element of faith that’s found in Misty Beller’s books. This is a clean, sweet, story that will hold your attention and grab your heart. It’s a wonderful story of redemption, forgiveness, faith, and deliverance.

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

The year is 1867 life at Settler’s Fort, Montana Territory is not easy for a young widow Joanna Watson and her five-year-old son, Samuel. Joanna Watson faces a mother’s worst nightmare (not matter what year it is) her son and her good friend Laura, have vanished. When Joanna heard all the men would start looking in the morning, she was grateful Mr. Isaac Bowen volunteered to follow fresh tracks to catch the kidnappers.

Just like in book one of this Hearts of Montana series, there is a real dangerous fight against nature and its wild terrain. The race is on to find her son Samuel and Laura. I grew to enjoy these intriguing and like-able characters as Joanna and Isaac do what it takes to stay on the trail. This author pens a great adventure that tugs at your heartstrings in a good way. I liked the authors ability to paint a scenic picture of the landscape peeking my imagination. I liked that the author allowed us to see the situation from Laura’s point of view as the situation unfolded. It brought depth to the story.

I enjoyed the natural way in which the faith message was presented. One of the themes was, “My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness….Isaac thought that, “Joanna possessed an inner strength greater than most people he’d known. But leaning on her went against his grain. Yet perhaps that’s what God intended in all this. For him to learn how to rely more on others. And for that matter, more on his heavenly Father.”

This book can be read as a stand-alone and would work well for your next book club pick. There is much to discuss.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

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As I turn the pages I think of the great Western movies of the past. This Book and so many others by Misty M. Beller remind me of movies such as 'HOW THE WEST WAS WON" OR "DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK".
Ms. Beller writes a story so clear and precise that you feel that you are part of the story. I walked with her main character, Joanna, through the woods. I could feel her anguish and pain.

A wonderful story that I could not put down.

Isaac was a man with a horrid past. He couldn't erase from his memory what he did. He couldn't forgive himself. So how could Joanna?

I received this for free from Celebrate Lit to review.



1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."