Rocky Mountain Journey

Author: Misty M. Beller
Genre: Historical Romance
Series: Sisters of the Rockies #3
Pages: 272
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Publisher: Bethany House

Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father's life. Masquerading as a man, she follows a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith's identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined.

Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he joins a band of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother's location. Soon Grant realizes there's a woman hiding among the men, and he's determined to find out her identity, what she's hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men.

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Reviewer: Nikita Wells

“I think if your heart is open... if you ask Him, God will be there. He’ll answer you. Every time. It might not be in ways you expect, but it will be Him answering.” 

The cover of this book drew me to read it, as well as the ongoing search for Steps Right from the previous two books. And honestly, all the covers in this series have been so colorful and look great together on your shelves!

I found Faith to be one of the more relatable sisters in her group. I could relate to how she felt restless and wasn’t always sure of what God would have her do next. 

Her banter with Grant was funny. They seemed to have opposite personalities like fire and ice, but got along well with each other. 

I liked the wilderness setting and time period this book is placed in as well, which made it a unique read compared with others I finished lately that are current-day and World War II reads. 

Negative Content

Not much here except for a mention of a father reading Greek mythology to his kids. Some people are ok with this, but many of these tales in the original text were not kid-friendly or appropriate for anyone to be reading really, so I wouldn’t recommend doing that. 

This was another great read that I truly enjoyed. Kudos to the author on a fine series!

I received a complimentary paperback to review from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews. I was not required to write a positive review and the thoughts above are my own. 

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Reviewer: Rebecca Maney

"The great God knows where they are. We ask Him to show us."

Life is indeed a journey, and for the past couple of years, Faith Collins and her three sisters have shouldered a quest that their father left them to take: "Find Steps Right (a Peigan Blackfoot woman who had once saved his life) and return the beads (a string of beautiful crystal blue beads) to her." It had been his dying wish, and Faith was determined that they would fulfill it.

Gathering evidence from Steps Right's son, White Horse, as to where his mother might have gone, Faith takes a bold step forward by finding a way to begin the ongoing search on her own. Unbeknownst to her sisters, she slips away from mutual friends, poses as a young cowboy, and crosses paths with Grant Allen for the second time. The first was while she was hanging precariously off the side of a waterfall.

Fans of this series will love how nicely all of the loose details surrounding the Collins sisters' journey west finally fit together, but not without peril, especially for Faith. Grant is an unexpected blessing, although he is fighting deep internal battles regarding self-worth ("He already thinks you're worth everything, worth His love, worth His son dying..."), while Faith is challenged to experience what it really means to depend on someone other than herself: "Not you but Me."

Find a comfortable spot where you can enjoy every mile of this wonderful "Rocky Mountain Journey."

I received a copy of this book from Revell through Interviews & Reviews. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.

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Reviewer: Jeanette Durkin

Wow! I'd give this book more than 5 stars if I could! The Collins sister's story continues in this third book. There's intrigue, a mystery, and a kidnapping. There's also the joy of finding someone who had a huge impact on the sisters, a reunion of brothers, and the sweetest love story!

If you're familiar with the characters from the previous books, you'll know that they're wonderful! An awesome addition is Grant. Despite the fact that he's on his own journey, he selflessly helps others. His compassion and bravery are exemplary! Steps Right is a woman of strength and faith. I also enjoyed the way that Faith grew spiritually. Her unwavering belief in God helped soften Grant's heart.

The best parts of the book for me were when the characters realized that they could trust God. Misty Beller always has faith components in her books, and I find them inspiring and encouraging. I eagerly look forward to reading the next book that she writes! 

I was provided with a complimentary copy of the book from Bethany House through Interviews & Reviews.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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