Mail-Order Baroness by Misty M. Beller

 

Do you order things through the mail or prefer shopping in person?  I love getting things in the mail, but it’s still fun to shop in person and browse through items (especially books).

Rose is a singer in Virginia City stuck in a twenty-year contract she signed with her stepfather when she was fifteen.  She dreams of the happy days she spent in her childhood with her mother on the Balfour ranch.  When an ad appears advertising for an assistant housekeeper at a ranch, Rose takes it upon herself to make her escape to try out the new job.  She soon discovers the job is at the Balfour ranch, and she is reunited with her childhood friend James, the middle Balfour brother.  James has never forgotten Rose and is happy to have her back.  Will these two find love?  Will her stepfather find her?  Why did her mother leave the ranch suddenly when she a child?

My thoughts on the novel:

·       I enjoyed the mystery in this book. Why did Rose and her mother leave the ranch?  I also enjoyed the suspense of her escape.

·       I enjoyed the romance and relationship between James and Rose.

·       I also enjoyed the continuing story from book one of Enoch and Mandie’s story.

·       The plot line was similar to the first book but was still enjoyable.

·       I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

·       I love the beautiful Montana setting.

·       It was unique having the British aristocracy living in Montana.  Enoch will need to return to England soon leaving James in charge of the ranch which is added stress.

·       There were moments of tension and danger toward the end of book which added excitement.

·       This is a second chance romance novel which is one of my favorite tropes.

·       This was a Christian book and a clean read.

·       This was a quick read and good escapism reading. 

·       This is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone.  I did enjoy reading both books in the series. 

·       I love how understanding and empathetic James is.

Overall, Mail-Order Baroness by Misty M. Beller is a wonderful historical western romance with great characters and a suspenseful storyline.  It’s a great story to get lost in.

Book Source:  Thank-you to author Misty M. Beller for a review copy of this novel.