About the Book
Title: This Homeward Journey
Author: Misty M. Beller
Genre: Christian historical romance
Release date: January 1, 2019
After her husband’s death, Rachel Gray is finally free from the turmoil his addictions caused. She wants nothing more than a new life with her twelve-year-old son. If she can reach her brother in the wilderness of the Canadian territories, they’ll have help to start over in peace. She knows better than to put her life in the hands of another man, but she never expected the Montana mountains to be so treacherous. When two brothers invite her to join their small group traveling to the same area, she refuses. After she and her son narrowly escape a bear attack, she’s forced to admit they need the safety of numbers in this untamed land. If the men prove dangerous, she can always leave with her son and strike out alone again.
Seth Grant has made some bad choices in his life, but God healed him from the addiction that mired him in his sins. Now, he’s determined to live the life God called him to, starting with a journey northward to see the Canadian mountain both his brother and sister have fallen in love with. When he discovers the woman and boy who plan to travel the same mountain trail, he can’t fathom why she refuses to join in the safety of their larger group. Though her decision seems unwise, he has no other choice but to pray God provides her protection.
Despite Rachel’s best efforts, she can’t seem to fight her attraction to the Seth—until a secret from his past proves he’s not at all the man she thought. When a new peril threatens her son’s life, she must choose between trusting in what she can control, or the man who her heart says is trustworthy, no matter his previous sins. The path she chooses just may determine whether she can step into the new life God has in store for them all.
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My Perspective
I have loved this series by Misty Beller since book one. With this being book five in the series, I wasn’t sure how she’s keep it fresh, keep my attention, and leave me wanting more. But she has. I find each and every story a little bit better than the last, if that is even remotely possible because they are all fantastic! Here’s what makes this series so wonderful – Beller writes flawed characters. They make mistakes, they learn from their mistakes, and learn the power of relying on the Lord. Plus, the beautiful yet dangerous wilderness settings add depth and keep your heart racing.
Rachel and Seth are well developed characters that readers can easily relate to. Rachel’s determination as a mother is honorable, yet blinding. In that I mean she thinks with her heart more than her mind, which can be both good and bad. Through rough times, a scary bear, and the wilderness around her, Rachel grows not only as a mother, but as a person.
Seth’s faith and protective instincts are enough to make any women swoon, just a little bit. Yes, there is something in his past, but don’t we all have something? The thing Seth’s character points out is the power of redemption, forgiveness, and letting go of the past.
Beller always gives us a teaching element, both in braving the wilderness and the growth of her characters. Love, redemption, action, a nail biting scenes are just the tip of the iceberg of this wonderful read. This is a series that I could read over and over again and never tire of it! I was given a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Author
Misty M. Beller writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.
She was raised on a farm in South Carolina, so her Southern roots run deep. Growing up, her family was close, and they continue to keep that priority today. Her husband and daughters now add another dimension to her life, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
God has placed a desire in Misty’s heart to combine her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life, writing historical novels that display God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.
Guest Post from Misty
Why Christian Historical Romance?
I don’t know about you, but my life can get crazy…busy…chaotic. Historical fiction gives me a haven, allowing me to immerse in a simpler time and place. Add in remote mountain settings—log cabins and horses and snow…what could be better? Sometimes I wish God had let me live a couple centuries ago, but then I remind myself He knew exactly what He was doing. I don’t do well without a shower every day. ? And He even lets me go back to that simpler time through stories!
If you’re reading this, you probably enjoy immersing yourself in a good book, too. Story can be such a powerful thing! Becoming an intimate part of the characters’ lives, feeling their struggles—the desperation, the elation, the emotions, the love.
I enjoy reading and writing Christian fiction because it provides a place where I don’t always have to be concerned about inappropriate language or too-graphic love scenes. It’s a “safe zone” where my imagination can escape, living out exciting times and experiencing God-orchestrated happily-ever-afters—without having to clean-up at the end of the day. Can you relate?
I’m excited to share my latest Christian Historical Romance story with you, and hope you enjoy it as much as I loved writing it!
Blog Stops
The Power of Words, December 29
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Carpe Diem, December 30
Splashes of Joy, December 30
A Baker’s Perspective, December 31
Mary Hake, December 31
Pause for Tales, January 1
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 1
Simple Harvest Reads, January 2 (Guest post from Mindy Houng)
Connie’s History Classroom, January 2
Among the Reads, January 3
For The Love of Books, January 3
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 4
Jeanette’s Thoughts, January 4
Connect in Fiction, January 5
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 5
Christian Author, J.E. Grace. January 6
Bibliophile Reviews, January 6
D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, January 7
Inspiration Clothesline, January 7
Creating Romance, January 8
Texas Book-aholic, January 8
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 9
Janices book reviews, January 9
Wishful Endings, January 10
Cafinated Reads, January 10
Bigreadersite, January 11
Blossoms and Blessings, January 11
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Misty is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d9bc/this-homeward-journey-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you for your review on “This Homeward Journey” by Misty M. Beller and for being part of the book tour. I do love this author’s books and look forward to the opportunity to read this one. Love the cover!
Aren’t her books wonderful!?
Nice review, enjoyed the burb.
Thanks Kim! I hope you get the chance to read it!
Oh boy, this sounds good! Flawed characters who learn and grow from their mistakes is what I love about a great story. Character growth is a important element for me!
Thanks for your review, author spotlight and your participation!
Important for me too!! Thanks for stopping by!
I loved the Review sounds like a great book. Thanks for the chance.
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Good luck Tammy!
Thanks for your thorough review. It’s nice when books still feel exciting, even when you’re up to book 5 in a series.
Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I enjoy these tours and finding out about many terrific books.
Thank you James, for being a big supporter of the blog tours and authors!
Jessica, your review brought tears to my eyes! As an author, I spend so much time entrenched in each book, it’s hard to know for sure if everything I want to put in the story will come out the way I hope and pray. You captured the essence of the story and characters the way I wanted them to come through. Hugs and blessings!
Blessings to you too! I’ll be praying for the special announcement you made in your most recent newsletter. Squee!!
This sounds so good! Thank you for sharing your review
Thanks for stopping by!
This book sounds like a fantastic read.
Wonderful review, Jessica!
I haven’t read any of her books yet, but they sound so good!