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Lords of the Rockies #1
Mail-Order Duchess
Five sons of an English duke, all raised in the Rocky Mountains…
A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected.
When Enoch Balfour’s eldest brother tragically dies, the weight of family responsibility falls on his shoulders. Now this Montana rancher must train for his role as the next Duke of Clarence—and marry the mail-order bride his brother sent for. Hardened by loss, Enoch has no intention of opening his heart to a stranger, but duty demands he produce an heir.
Mandie Beaumont is a desperate young widow fleeing the sinister advances of her brother-in-law. After arriving in the Montana Territory to marry a man she's never met, an accident leaves her robbed of her recent memories—memories that conceal a devastating secret. When she discovers she's carrying a child conceived through betrayal and violence, Mandie fears rejection and ruin. Yet, in Enoch, she finds an unexpected protector whose fierce gentleness makes her long to trust again.
Though Mandie’s charm and resilience begin to thaw Enoch’s guarded heart, he struggles with his fear of loss. When Mandie’s past resurfaces, Enoch must risk everything to save her. If he fails, Mandie will be torn from him—and the love they've begun to embrace could be lost forever.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a mail-order bride, amnesia, a secret baby, and an aristocratic marriage of convenience…all set in the rugged Montana Territory.
Tropes/
*mail-order bride
*amnesia
*secret baby
*English aristocracy
*fish out of water
*ready-made family
*high-stakes danger
*family saga
*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting
*frontier time period
A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected.
When Enoch Balfour’s eldest brother tragically dies, the weight of family responsibility falls on his shoulders. Now this Montana rancher must train for his role as the next Duke of Clarence—and marry the mail-order bride his brother sent for. Hardened by loss, Enoch has no intention of opening his heart to a stranger, but duty demands he produce an heir.
Mandie Beaumont is a desperate young widow fleeing the sinister advances of her brother-in-law. After arriving in the Montana Territory to marry a man she's never met, an accident leaves her robbed of her recent memories—memories that conceal a devastating secret. When she discovers she's carrying a child conceived through betrayal and violence, Mandie fears rejection and ruin. Yet, in Enoch, she finds an unexpected protector whose fierce gentleness makes her long to trust again.
Though Mandie’s charm and resilience begin to thaw Enoch’s guarded heart, he struggles with his fear of loss. When Mandie’s past resurfaces, Enoch must risk everything to save her. If he fails, Mandie will be torn from him—and the love they've begun to embrace could be lost forever.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a mail-order bride, amnesia, a secret baby, and an aristocratic marriage of convenience…all set in the rugged Montana Territory.
Tropes/
*mail-order bride
*amnesia
*secret baby
*English aristocracy
*fish out of water
*ready-made family
*high-stakes danger
*family saga
*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting
*frontier time period
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2025
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About the author
Misty M. Beller
112 books2,316 followersMisty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love. For a limited time, you can get a free bestselling novel here: https://mistymbeller.com/freebook
Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.
Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.
Learn more at www.MistyMBeller.com.
Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.
Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.
Learn more at www.MistyMBeller.com.
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November 17, 2025
1869 Montana
Mandie Beaumont flees Savannah after being assaulted by her deceased husband's brother. She responds to a mail-order bride request made by an English Lord living in Montana. It's a sweet tale and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Mandie Beaumont flees Savannah after being assaulted by her deceased husband's brother. She responds to a mail-order bride request made by an English Lord living in Montana. It's a sweet tale and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
January 1, 2026
4.5 stars
“Maybe that’s what healing looks like – not the absence of scars, but the beauty in their final form.“
A new series by Misty M. Beller about a bunch of English aristocrat brothers living on a ranch in the Rockies? Pardon me while I scramble over you to get to it. Mail-Order Duchess kicks off this series with so much heart, showcasing such layered characters, that I couldn’t put it down, and I’m even more eager than I already was to read the books that follow.
Enoch Balfour has suffered one devastating loss after another, and this latest – the tragic death of his older brother – has made Enoch their father’s heir and the next Duke of Clarence. It’s also taken away his freedom not to marry or produce an heir of his own. Fortunately for Enoch (and for readers), his late brother’s mail-order bride is already on the way, and I do so love a good mail-order bride romance! Our grieving hero had my heart from our very first introduction to him on these pages. His steady strength and gentle care attest to his integrity and protective nature even in the midst of his profound grief and pronounced sense of duty. And Mandie, that mail-order bride I mentioned? She’s exactly the best heroine for this story, because she’s exactly what Enoch needs (if he’ll just let her in). I so admired her grit and determination to overcome not only her accident-induced memory loss but also to acclimate to a rugged frontier after a very different life of ease in Georgia and, eventually, to cope with what her returning memories reveal about the conception of the child she carries. Rounding out the great characters in Mail-Order Duchess are Enoch’s brothers and their housekeeper. The way they enfold Mandie into their home is truly heartwarming, both before and after they know what sent her fleeing to Montana in the first place. I also loved the relationships and banter-y interactions between the brothers – they frequently brought a grin to my face and made my spirit lighter in the process.
Bottom Line: Mail-Order Duchess is a story rich with everything I love about frontier romance, particularly when Misty M. Beller is at the helm: compelling characters, emotional depth, sweet chemistry, and a rugged setting that feels simultaneously welcoming, foreboding, and breathtakingly glorious. Enoch’s gentleness and Mandie’s courage and watching them learn to trust each other amid their own wounds and losses make their love story especially meaningful. I also appreciated the threads of hope, redemption, and faith that Beller beautifully weaves into the fabric of each character’s growth, not giving us pat answers to tough questions but modeling grace-filled surrender instead. Well-timed humor keeps the tone of the novel from staying too heavy, and the lively dynamic of these bachelor brothers leaves us delighted in anticipation of their stories still to come.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
“Maybe that’s what healing looks like – not the absence of scars, but the beauty in their final form.“
A new series by Misty M. Beller about a bunch of English aristocrat brothers living on a ranch in the Rockies? Pardon me while I scramble over you to get to it. Mail-Order Duchess kicks off this series with so much heart, showcasing such layered characters, that I couldn’t put it down, and I’m even more eager than I already was to read the books that follow.
Enoch Balfour has suffered one devastating loss after another, and this latest – the tragic death of his older brother – has made Enoch their father’s heir and the next Duke of Clarence. It’s also taken away his freedom not to marry or produce an heir of his own. Fortunately for Enoch (and for readers), his late brother’s mail-order bride is already on the way, and I do so love a good mail-order bride romance! Our grieving hero had my heart from our very first introduction to him on these pages. His steady strength and gentle care attest to his integrity and protective nature even in the midst of his profound grief and pronounced sense of duty. And Mandie, that mail-order bride I mentioned? She’s exactly the best heroine for this story, because she’s exactly what Enoch needs (if he’ll just let her in). I so admired her grit and determination to overcome not only her accident-induced memory loss but also to acclimate to a rugged frontier after a very different life of ease in Georgia and, eventually, to cope with what her returning memories reveal about the conception of the child she carries. Rounding out the great characters in Mail-Order Duchess are Enoch’s brothers and their housekeeper. The way they enfold Mandie into their home is truly heartwarming, both before and after they know what sent her fleeing to Montana in the first place. I also loved the relationships and banter-y interactions between the brothers – they frequently brought a grin to my face and made my spirit lighter in the process.
Bottom Line: Mail-Order Duchess is a story rich with everything I love about frontier romance, particularly when Misty M. Beller is at the helm: compelling characters, emotional depth, sweet chemistry, and a rugged setting that feels simultaneously welcoming, foreboding, and breathtakingly glorious. Enoch’s gentleness and Mandie’s courage and watching them learn to trust each other amid their own wounds and losses make their love story especially meaningful. I also appreciated the threads of hope, redemption, and faith that Beller beautifully weaves into the fabric of each character’s growth, not giving us pat answers to tough questions but modeling grace-filled surrender instead. Well-timed humor keeps the tone of the novel from staying too heavy, and the lively dynamic of these bachelor brothers leaves us delighted in anticipation of their stories still to come.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
December 3, 2025
4.75 stars!
Mandie is a widow and was raped by her deceased husband’s brother Clayton. She is now pregnant. She goes to answer a mail order bride advertisement to escape Clayton. It’s Enoch’s brothers ad. Enoch has inherited a Dukedom he doesn’t want but will do his duty. When Mandie shows up to marry his brother, she fallls and hits her head leaving her with some memory loss about why and what she is doing there. Enoch’s brother has died so Enoch offers marriage to Mandie.
I loved this story! It was so good! I loved Mandie and felt bad for her in her circumstances. When she remembered what happened to her, it was so sad. She is so brave though, and I love her with Enoch. Enoch is very brave and caring. He will do what’s right no matter what. He has a fear of becoming attached to another person after losing loved ones. I loved watching him learn to care and love again with Mandie! They were such a sweet couple. We also have the villain Clayton, who tries to ruin things even more. Good Christian Content. Only one minor thing I didn’t care for. Overall a great story and I recommend.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Content: past rape (talked about multiple times), Mandie checks out Enoch when bandaging him up
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Mandie is a widow and was raped by her deceased husband’s brother Clayton. She is now pregnant. She goes to answer a mail order bride advertisement to escape Clayton. It’s Enoch’s brothers ad. Enoch has inherited a Dukedom he doesn’t want but will do his duty. When Mandie shows up to marry his brother, she fallls and hits her head leaving her with some memory loss about why and what she is doing there. Enoch’s brother has died so Enoch offers marriage to Mandie.
I loved this story! It was so good! I loved Mandie and felt bad for her in her circumstances. When she remembered what happened to her, it was so sad. She is so brave though, and I love her with Enoch. Enoch is very brave and caring. He will do what’s right no matter what. He has a fear of becoming attached to another person after losing loved ones. I loved watching him learn to care and love again with Mandie! They were such a sweet couple. We also have the villain Clayton, who tries to ruin things even more. Good Christian Content. Only one minor thing I didn’t care for. Overall a great story and I recommend.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Content: past rape (talked about multiple times), Mandie checks out Enoch when bandaging him up
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
December 9, 2025
Mail-Order Duchess, Lord of the Rockies Book 1, features a clean Christian family saga with a mail-order bride, amnesia, and a secret baby, all set in the majestic Montana territory. Absorbing and inspiring!
November 2, 2025
There is something breathtaking about how Misty M. Beller writes. She captures the quiet between heartbeats, where courage meets grace and duty bends to love.
In Mail-Order Duchess, she carries readers from English estates to the rugged Montana frontier, blending the nobility of a Regency heart with the raw splendor of untamed land. The result is a story both regal and real, steeped in faith, courage, and tender redemption.
Enoch Balfour never expected to become the next Duke of Clarence. God often writes purpose in unexpected ink. Mandie Beaumont, fleeing danger and shame, arrives in Montana with secrets and the faintest flicker of hope. In Enoch she finds not only a husband bound by duty but a protector shaped by grace. Their story unfolds through slow healing, sacred trust, and love that grows in surrender to God’s will.
“Maybe she didn’t have answers yet, but she had the God who created this majesty. And He’d promised to work this situation for her good. That would be enough.” This settles deep, reminding us that God’s plan is certain, His hand steady, and His redemption arrives with grace shaped by His perfect design.
Beller’s writing feels both cinematic and intimate. I could sense the mountain wind, the ache of loss, and the quiet joy of healing. Each scene is steeped in the reality of grace, refined by hardship and wilderness. The Balfour brothers’ loyalty, Enoch’s steady strength, and Mandie’s courage reveal what love looks like when it leans fully on the Lord.
This story reflects divine orchestration, hearts remade by mercy, and the faithful God who never forgets His promises.
Mail-Order Duchess is majestic, faith-deep, and unforgettable … a radiant beginning to a series that already feels like a classic.
Perfect for readers who long for Christian romance woven with faith and frontier, nobility and nature, heartbreak and healing … all anchored in the unshakable grace of God.
I received a digital ARC and paperback of this book from the author. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
In Mail-Order Duchess, she carries readers from English estates to the rugged Montana frontier, blending the nobility of a Regency heart with the raw splendor of untamed land. The result is a story both regal and real, steeped in faith, courage, and tender redemption.
Enoch Balfour never expected to become the next Duke of Clarence. God often writes purpose in unexpected ink. Mandie Beaumont, fleeing danger and shame, arrives in Montana with secrets and the faintest flicker of hope. In Enoch she finds not only a husband bound by duty but a protector shaped by grace. Their story unfolds through slow healing, sacred trust, and love that grows in surrender to God’s will.
“Maybe she didn’t have answers yet, but she had the God who created this majesty. And He’d promised to work this situation for her good. That would be enough.” This settles deep, reminding us that God’s plan is certain, His hand steady, and His redemption arrives with grace shaped by His perfect design.
Beller’s writing feels both cinematic and intimate. I could sense the mountain wind, the ache of loss, and the quiet joy of healing. Each scene is steeped in the reality of grace, refined by hardship and wilderness. The Balfour brothers’ loyalty, Enoch’s steady strength, and Mandie’s courage reveal what love looks like when it leans fully on the Lord.
This story reflects divine orchestration, hearts remade by mercy, and the faithful God who never forgets His promises.
Mail-Order Duchess is majestic, faith-deep, and unforgettable … a radiant beginning to a series that already feels like a classic.
Perfect for readers who long for Christian romance woven with faith and frontier, nobility and nature, heartbreak and healing … all anchored in the unshakable grace of God.
I received a digital ARC and paperback of this book from the author. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
October 14, 2025
This title was selected for IngramSpark's Indie Title Discovery Spotlight 2025!
The first installment of a new Christian romance series perfect for fans of marriages of convenience, character-driven love stories, and frontier family sagas. Can't wait for the next book!
The first installment of a new Christian romance series perfect for fans of marriages of convenience, character-driven love stories, and frontier family sagas. Can't wait for the next book!
January 18, 2026
Mail-Order Duchess by Misty M. Beller
4 Stars
Book 1 in the Lords of the Rockies Series
Blog Review: https://bookloveramanda.blogspot.com/...
Misty always has really great characters in her Christian Historical Romances. I loved this one. With some heavier topics, this was layered, had depth and had good faith content.
Mail Order Duchess is the first in her newest series, the Lord of the Rockies series. Enoch is forced to step into his late brother's role as heir and he ends up inheriting more than he realized he would...a mail-order bride...Mandie Beaumont. Mandie takes a journey as a young widow on the run to Montana after being assaulted by her brother-in-law. She's pregnant from the assault and needs to get away as soon as possible. She gets there and an accident causes her memories to be temporarily unavailable...until the memories start to return and she realizes exactly why she left in the first place, leaving the trauma to resurface and Enoch to make a decision about what to do next.
What truly stood out to me about this book was Enoch and Mandie build a relationship together before the "marriage of convenience" from the "mail-order bride" situation. She's walking through this pregnancy from tragic expectations, Enoch is 100% on board to help her and love her. He is protective of her when trouble returns so I loved him for that. We also have a great family saga.
Recommended if you like:
- Mail-order bride or marriage of convenience trope
- Amnesia trope
- Protective MMC
- Secret baby situation
- Ready-made family
- High-stakes danger
- Family saga stories
- Rocky Mountain wilderness
- Frontier time period
- Christian Historical Romance
Looking forward to book 2!
(Content: Be aware of past sexual assault recounted a few times, not extremely detailed but it is explained.)
Thank you to Misty for an e-book copy of this book to read for honest review. All thoughts are my own.
4 Stars
Book 1 in the Lords of the Rockies Series
Blog Review: https://bookloveramanda.blogspot.com/...
Misty always has really great characters in her Christian Historical Romances. I loved this one. With some heavier topics, this was layered, had depth and had good faith content.
Mail Order Duchess is the first in her newest series, the Lord of the Rockies series. Enoch is forced to step into his late brother's role as heir and he ends up inheriting more than he realized he would...a mail-order bride...Mandie Beaumont. Mandie takes a journey as a young widow on the run to Montana after being assaulted by her brother-in-law. She's pregnant from the assault and needs to get away as soon as possible. She gets there and an accident causes her memories to be temporarily unavailable...until the memories start to return and she realizes exactly why she left in the first place, leaving the trauma to resurface and Enoch to make a decision about what to do next.
What truly stood out to me about this book was Enoch and Mandie build a relationship together before the "marriage of convenience" from the "mail-order bride" situation. She's walking through this pregnancy from tragic expectations, Enoch is 100% on board to help her and love her. He is protective of her when trouble returns so I loved him for that. We also have a great family saga.
Recommended if you like:
- Mail-order bride or marriage of convenience trope
- Amnesia trope
- Protective MMC
- Secret baby situation
- Ready-made family
- High-stakes danger
- Family saga stories
- Rocky Mountain wilderness
- Frontier time period
- Christian Historical Romance
Looking forward to book 2!
(Content: Be aware of past sexual assault recounted a few times, not extremely detailed but it is explained.)
Thank you to Misty for an e-book copy of this book to read for honest review. All thoughts are my own.
September 6, 2025
I love a good mail order/marriage of convenience story! Enoch is bound by duty and protective of those in his care. After his brother passes away, can he step up and take his brother’s place not only in his family but also when his mail order bride shows up? Can he protect Mandie? I love how Misty M Beller writes her characters. Her descriptions really bring them to life! They are full of such strength and character! And this story does not disappoint! It is full of heart, some suspense, and it reminds us But God! God can make a way and He will work it all out for his good! It’s also a nice little surprise having characters from previous books sneak in.
September 4, 2025
A good story of redemption from pain and suffering. Where great loss has set the ground for fear and isolation; where violence and self seeking could have produced great pain and devastation, God's Providence brings new life with great joy and hope. A lovely family of brothers living away from their initial roots, who rescue a damsel in distress. A lovely tale of how speaking the truth and facing our fears can lead to freedom and a life better than expected. A satisfying read. A good start to another series.
October 30, 2025
What a wonderful start to a brand new series! I was captivated by the story of these two individuals who had both experienced love and loss. Enoch’s losses were so numerous that he was terrified to give his heart to another for fear of losing her, too.
I enjoyed the sweet connection that built between Mandie and Enoch, even as Enoch resisted the pull he felt toward Mandie. And while Mandie was healing from an accident that had suppressed her more recent memories, she grew to care for Enoch and his brothers.
I loved the way these brothers took Mandie in and were always honorable and opened their home to her right away. And even when Mandie remembered what had happened to her and that she was with child, Enoch, once again, proved that he had a good and kind heart.
I look forward to reading more in this engaging series!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
I enjoyed the sweet connection that built between Mandie and Enoch, even as Enoch resisted the pull he felt toward Mandie. And while Mandie was healing from an accident that had suppressed her more recent memories, she grew to care for Enoch and his brothers.
I loved the way these brothers took Mandie in and were always honorable and opened their home to her right away. And even when Mandie remembered what had happened to her and that she was with child, Enoch, once again, proved that he had a good and kind heart.
I look forward to reading more in this engaging series!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
December 25, 2025
This book immediately transported me to the Montana Territory in 1869. It's an amazing blend of the mountain wilderness and nobility!
The characters are written brilliantly! I enjoyed getting to "know" all of them! (except one 🤫) Mandie is a wonderful woman! She harbors a secret that could tarnish her family name. Running away seems the only option. Enoch is swoon-worthy! He's dedicated to his ranch and his family. He shoulders the responsibility for everyone even when it's tough. He is gruff but underneath lies a gentle heart. I love the loyalty of the Balfour brothers! It's all for one and one for all! Bea is someone that I would like in my life!
The love story is romantic! Mandie is skittish and wary of men. Enoch is scared of losing another person that he loves. As they spend more time together, their love for each other grows!
I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The characters are written brilliantly! I enjoyed getting to "know" all of them! (except one 🤫) Mandie is a wonderful woman! She harbors a secret that could tarnish her family name. Running away seems the only option. Enoch is swoon-worthy! He's dedicated to his ranch and his family. He shoulders the responsibility for everyone even when it's tough. He is gruff but underneath lies a gentle heart. I love the loyalty of the Balfour brothers! It's all for one and one for all! Bea is someone that I would like in my life!
The love story is romantic! Mandie is skittish and wary of men. Enoch is scared of losing another person that he loves. As they spend more time together, their love for each other grows!
I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 3, 2025
“William’s bride arrived today.” - Thomas
Such an innocuous statement. If only! Misty Beller successfully sets up another series, this one also a family of brothers needing wives. In her newest series, Lords of the Rockies, Beller combines the Old West mountain frontier with Regency romance. Book one, Mail Order Duchess, introduces us to the five brothers, minus one. William, the one who wrote East for the mail order bride, dies before his intended, Mandie Beaumont, reaches the ranch. Hop down a stair from first brother to second brother, Enoch. Raw with grief, duty-bound to take over his brother’s roles including returning to England as the next Duke, Enoch discovers communication in the West can be faulty. Now, a woman he’s way too attracted to, is staying at the ranch, and as oldest, it’s his duty to make sure Mandie stays safe. Not easy when she arrives with amnesia and secrets.
I loved getting to know the four remaining brothers a little. Each presents enough that my appetite is ready for their individual story. And of course, Enoch is our main “hurt” hero. He’s lost so many people dear to him, he now has erected walls of bronze around his heart. As Mandie comes to know him a bit, she asks him about his past. “ ‘It’s in the past. I’ve learned to live with it.’ ‘But you haven’t learned to live beyond it.’ “
Could a Southern Belle really transplant well into the untamed land of Montana territory? Enoch has his doubts as he first meets Mandie. “This territory didn’t care about grit or good intentions- it chewed up the strong and the weak alike.”
Beller works her writerly magic on the words that flow, beautifully describing the open sky and mountainous scenery. If I could sketch, I could sketch a drawing of the ranch in different scenes. I could certainly imagine myself as Mandie, in the ranch cabin, laughing with the brothers, talking with Enoch, trying to reason away his resistance. Or being Enoch and trying so hard to keep his heart safe. Can God help these two get beyond themselves before they destroy any chance of happiness together?
Beller also adds in just enough danger and twists to keep the fingers flipping the pages. And at the end, like me, the reader will probably find themselves begging for the next brother’s story already!
I received a copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“She knew what it was to pretend at normalcy while your heart bled in secret.”
“Is it really better, though? To hold yourself apart, to never let yourself fully love or be loved, because you’re afraid of the pain?” - James
Such an innocuous statement. If only! Misty Beller successfully sets up another series, this one also a family of brothers needing wives. In her newest series, Lords of the Rockies, Beller combines the Old West mountain frontier with Regency romance. Book one, Mail Order Duchess, introduces us to the five brothers, minus one. William, the one who wrote East for the mail order bride, dies before his intended, Mandie Beaumont, reaches the ranch. Hop down a stair from first brother to second brother, Enoch. Raw with grief, duty-bound to take over his brother’s roles including returning to England as the next Duke, Enoch discovers communication in the West can be faulty. Now, a woman he’s way too attracted to, is staying at the ranch, and as oldest, it’s his duty to make sure Mandie stays safe. Not easy when she arrives with amnesia and secrets.
I loved getting to know the four remaining brothers a little. Each presents enough that my appetite is ready for their individual story. And of course, Enoch is our main “hurt” hero. He’s lost so many people dear to him, he now has erected walls of bronze around his heart. As Mandie comes to know him a bit, she asks him about his past. “ ‘It’s in the past. I’ve learned to live with it.’ ‘But you haven’t learned to live beyond it.’ “
Could a Southern Belle really transplant well into the untamed land of Montana territory? Enoch has his doubts as he first meets Mandie. “This territory didn’t care about grit or good intentions- it chewed up the strong and the weak alike.”
Beller works her writerly magic on the words that flow, beautifully describing the open sky and mountainous scenery. If I could sketch, I could sketch a drawing of the ranch in different scenes. I could certainly imagine myself as Mandie, in the ranch cabin, laughing with the brothers, talking with Enoch, trying to reason away his resistance. Or being Enoch and trying so hard to keep his heart safe. Can God help these two get beyond themselves before they destroy any chance of happiness together?
Beller also adds in just enough danger and twists to keep the fingers flipping the pages. And at the end, like me, the reader will probably find themselves begging for the next brother’s story already!
I received a copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“She knew what it was to pretend at normalcy while your heart bled in secret.”
“Is it really better, though? To hold yourself apart, to never let yourself fully love or be loved, because you’re afraid of the pain?” - James
November 17, 2025
This mail-order bride story is a breath of fresh air, as it's different from the others I have read. The family of brothers living at Balfour Ranch in Montana is originally from England. Mandie leaves her parents' home and heads for Montana to wed William Belfour but is injured along the way and recovers at the ranch.
There are a lot of twists to the story I didn't see coming. I enjoyed the playful banter between the brothers, their faith in God, and the budding romance with lots of tension. The ending was filled with danger and joy. I couldn't put it down-and it had me engaged from the beginning. I highly recommend this new series.
I received an ARC from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.
There are a lot of twists to the story I didn't see coming. I enjoyed the playful banter between the brothers, their faith in God, and the budding romance with lots of tension. The ending was filled with danger and joy. I couldn't put it down-and it had me engaged from the beginning. I highly recommend this new series.
I received an ARC from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.
October 22, 2025
Thank you Misty M Beller for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
Misty M Beller -- Mail Order Duchess
Rating: 💌💌💌💌💌
Thoughts:
Okay so first of all I am always super excited anytime that one of Mrs Beller's books comes out because they are superb.
So as soon as I saw that this book was coming out I was ready to read it. And it did not disappoint.
This book is filled with a cozy Romance that is clean that has Misty M Beller's trademark danger in it (and while the outcome is expected I still love her books totally!)
Enoch and Mandie are so amazing together and I love you whatever it's already but as Irish meeting I found that Enoch's brother Robert is the coolest of the characters that are in the series the coolest by far.
Favorite part, and quote.
Thomas stepped forwards as well, completing the wall of Balfour brothers between Clayton and the porch.
This is the absolute best part and the best quote ever!!
Tropes:
*mail-order bride
*amnesia
*secret baby
*English aristocracy
*fish out of water
*ready-made family
*high-stakes danger
*family saga
*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting
*frontier time period
Bible Verse
Psalm 34:18 KJV
[18] The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Content List
Language/Profanity:
Nothing--perhaps mention of someone cursing or something like that but nothing written out at all.
Faith:
Going to church
Praying
Looking for God's plan
Praying
Romance/Sex:
Off screen and before the book begins Mandie is violated and has a baby.
Brief kissing;
Holding hands;
Seeing a man's bear chest.
Violence ect.:
Captured but no blood or injuries.
Also a wagon accident with a few bumps and a scare but nothing bad.
Other:
None
Part of a Series:
The first book in a series called Lords of the Rockies
Synopsis:
Five sons of an English duke, all raised in the Rocky Mountains…
A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected.
When Enoch Balfour’s eldest brother tragically dies, the weight of family responsibility falls on his shoulders. Now this Montana rancher must train for his role as the next Duke of Clarence—and marry the mail-order bride his brother sent for. Hardened by loss, Enoch has no intention of opening his heart to a stranger, but duty demands he produce an heir.
Mandie Beaumont is a desperate young widow fleeing the sinister advances of her brother-in-law. After arriving in the Montana Territory to marry a man she's never met, an accident leaves her robbed of her recent memories—memories that conceal a devastating secret. When she discovers she's carrying a child conceived through betrayal and violence, Mandie fears rejection and ruin. Yet, in Enoch, she finds an unexpected protector whose fierce gentleness makes her long to trust again.
Though Mandie’s charm and resilience begin to thaw Enoch’s guarded heart, he struggles with his fear of loss. When Mandie’s past resurfaces, Enoch must risk everything to save her. If he fails, Mandie will be torn from him—and the love they've begun to embrace could be lost forever.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a mail-order bride, amnesia, a secret baby, and an aristocratic marriage of convenience…all set in the rugged Montana Territory.
Misty M Beller -- Mail Order Duchess
Rating: 💌💌💌💌💌
Thoughts:
Okay so first of all I am always super excited anytime that one of Mrs Beller's books comes out because they are superb.
So as soon as I saw that this book was coming out I was ready to read it. And it did not disappoint.
This book is filled with a cozy Romance that is clean that has Misty M Beller's trademark danger in it (and while the outcome is expected I still love her books totally!)
Enoch and Mandie are so amazing together and I love you whatever it's already but as Irish meeting I found that Enoch's brother Robert is the coolest of the characters that are in the series the coolest by far.
Favorite part, and quote.
Thomas stepped forwards as well, completing the wall of Balfour brothers between Clayton and the porch.
This is the absolute best part and the best quote ever!!
Tropes:
*mail-order bride
*amnesia
*secret baby
*English aristocracy
*fish out of water
*ready-made family
*high-stakes danger
*family saga
*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting
*frontier time period
Bible Verse
Psalm 34:18 KJV
[18] The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Content List
Language/Profanity:
Nothing--perhaps mention of someone cursing or something like that but nothing written out at all.
Faith:
Going to church
Praying
Looking for God's plan
Praying
Romance/Sex:
Off screen and before the book begins Mandie is violated and has a baby.
Brief kissing;
Holding hands;
Seeing a man's bear chest.
Violence ect.:
Captured but no blood or injuries.
Also a wagon accident with a few bumps and a scare but nothing bad.
Other:
None
Part of a Series:
The first book in a series called Lords of the Rockies
Synopsis:
Five sons of an English duke, all raised in the Rocky Mountains…
A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected.
When Enoch Balfour’s eldest brother tragically dies, the weight of family responsibility falls on his shoulders. Now this Montana rancher must train for his role as the next Duke of Clarence—and marry the mail-order bride his brother sent for. Hardened by loss, Enoch has no intention of opening his heart to a stranger, but duty demands he produce an heir.
Mandie Beaumont is a desperate young widow fleeing the sinister advances of her brother-in-law. After arriving in the Montana Territory to marry a man she's never met, an accident leaves her robbed of her recent memories—memories that conceal a devastating secret. When she discovers she's carrying a child conceived through betrayal and violence, Mandie fears rejection and ruin. Yet, in Enoch, she finds an unexpected protector whose fierce gentleness makes her long to trust again.
Though Mandie’s charm and resilience begin to thaw Enoch’s guarded heart, he struggles with his fear of loss. When Mandie’s past resurfaces, Enoch must risk everything to save her. If he fails, Mandie will be torn from him—and the love they've begun to embrace could be lost forever.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a mail-order bride, amnesia, a secret baby, and an aristocratic marriage of convenience…all set in the rugged Montana Territory.
January 28, 2026
Tragic circumstances bring Enoch and Mandie together in the wilds of Montana and a sweet romance comes out of it. Mandie was resilient and kind. I loved how she brought peace to Enoch’s life. He was strong and responsible and I loved how he not only protected Mandie, but also became her champion. This story had violence and loss that were handled in a respectful way. I loved the Balfour family and cannot wait to read James story in book two.
I received this book complimentary from the author. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.
I received this book complimentary from the author. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.
January 31, 2026
I love Misty Beller’s series!!! Her writing in all her books is beautiful, inspirational, loving, family❤️. I was very excited about starting her new series!!! I was not disappointed at all. Looking forward to the next two books in this series!!!
Within the author’s stories our hidden beautiful words of our precious Lords’ Truth that we can hold in our hearts for our own lives. Thank you Misty Beller for this new series. 🩵
Within the author’s stories our hidden beautiful words of our precious Lords’ Truth that we can hold in our hearts for our own lives. Thank you Misty Beller for this new series. 🩵
January 12, 2026
I enjoyed how the author took us from England to the Montana territory with a mail order bride storyline. Completely different from what I am used to reading which made it even more delightful.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit and the publisher. All words are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit and the publisher. All words are my own.
September 6, 2025
Mandie,running from life in Savanna and Enoch with so many losses, the walls are thick to keep people at a distance. He’s learned to live with it, but hasn’t learned to live beyond it. Can the pain and loss each has endured lead them to each other? Or be a wall, forever dividing them? Another incredible book by this author.
December 19, 2025
Good!! I liked the aspect of faith, but there was a LOT of drama. I was engaged, but there was so much happening, and something always went wrong to the point where it got to: Okay, this is just not real life.
I liked the plot line and story, but it felt a bit rushed.
I liked the plot line and story, but it felt a bit rushed.
November 14, 2025
It's a good story, but...
I chose this rating because it's the same narrative as a few other of Her books. He's afraid of love because of past circumstances and doubts. It's a good Story, but its been told in other books with other Characters
I chose this rating because it's the same narrative as a few other of Her books. He's afraid of love because of past circumstances and doubts. It's a good Story, but its been told in other books with other Characters
November 13, 2025
The book was good if not a little predictable. Enjoyed reading about Two Stones and Heidi again.
November 4, 2025
Mandie is a wealthy Savannah widow. Enoch is an English Lord ranching in Montana. They have everything but the thing they need most- love, connection and not to be alone.
A sometimes nail-biting, always touching romance, where trusting God is important. I love the introduction of Two Stones and Heidi from the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch, which makes this new series feel warm and familiar.
A sometimes nail-biting, always touching romance, where trusting God is important. I love the introduction of Two Stones and Heidi from the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch, which makes this new series feel warm and familiar.
September 10, 2025
Mail Order Duchess
by Misty M. Beller
This wonderful new faith and love filled series takes place during 1869 in Montana Territory. What does one do when the older brother dies unexpectedly and his mail order bride from the south (Savannah, Georgia) arrives, expecting to become the wife of a Montana rancher? Enoch, the next older brother in line, tried to stop her but it was too late. Enoch has loved and lost so much in life, the last thing he wants is to take a chance on love and get hurt again. Besides that, he is supposed to return to England to take his father’s place, eventually, as the Duke of Clarence.
Not only does the bride-to-be arrive unexpectedly, but she gets in an accident on the way and arrives hurt and with a loss of recent memories. Mandie Beaumont does not remember that she is the mail order bride of William Balfour or knows why she would come to the rugged Montana area, away from the luxury of her life in Savannah. Previously widowed, she lived with her parents in Savannah. However, she does have a feeling of fear, like something was not right in her life there.
Together, the remaining Balfour brothers, Enoch, Robert, and James, along with Mrs. Wang, the housekeeper who raised them, took on the task of nursing and protecting Mandie. They all prayed for God to lead them and help things turn out according to His will.
The Balfour brothers came to Montana from England with their father and mother years ago, to protect them. Why, exactly, did they have to leave England? Why would a Duke from England end up in Montana Territory, in a country across the ocean? Why is it now ok to return to England and why would it be so important? Their mother died and Mr. and Mrs. Wang, their servants, continued to raise them. Their ranch has continued to grow and be successful. The boys consider Montana to be their home and do not want to return to England. Is Enoch going to have to give up his life that he is used to and return to England, a country and home that he really doesn’t have memories of? Is Mandie going to remember her fears from her previous life in Savannah? It’s hard for the Balfour boys to protect her when they don’t know what they are protecting her from.
Jump right in and meet our new Montana friends and share their adventures and fears. As you get caught up in the story, you might find yourself praying with them and for them, forgetting that it’s fiction!
Misty M. Beller is the author of many wonderful stories, including 9 series. Misty loves the mountains and spends as much time as possible there. Her stories are based on God's love, and how faith and trust in God will see one through every situation, as well as, frontier life in the 1800's, She was raised in a loving, family oriented home on a farm. Hence, her love for horses, animals, and adventure. She writes from her home in South Carolina where she lives with her husband and children.
by Misty M. Beller
This wonderful new faith and love filled series takes place during 1869 in Montana Territory. What does one do when the older brother dies unexpectedly and his mail order bride from the south (Savannah, Georgia) arrives, expecting to become the wife of a Montana rancher? Enoch, the next older brother in line, tried to stop her but it was too late. Enoch has loved and lost so much in life, the last thing he wants is to take a chance on love and get hurt again. Besides that, he is supposed to return to England to take his father’s place, eventually, as the Duke of Clarence.
Not only does the bride-to-be arrive unexpectedly, but she gets in an accident on the way and arrives hurt and with a loss of recent memories. Mandie Beaumont does not remember that she is the mail order bride of William Balfour or knows why she would come to the rugged Montana area, away from the luxury of her life in Savannah. Previously widowed, she lived with her parents in Savannah. However, she does have a feeling of fear, like something was not right in her life there.
Together, the remaining Balfour brothers, Enoch, Robert, and James, along with Mrs. Wang, the housekeeper who raised them, took on the task of nursing and protecting Mandie. They all prayed for God to lead them and help things turn out according to His will.
The Balfour brothers came to Montana from England with their father and mother years ago, to protect them. Why, exactly, did they have to leave England? Why would a Duke from England end up in Montana Territory, in a country across the ocean? Why is it now ok to return to England and why would it be so important? Their mother died and Mr. and Mrs. Wang, their servants, continued to raise them. Their ranch has continued to grow and be successful. The boys consider Montana to be their home and do not want to return to England. Is Enoch going to have to give up his life that he is used to and return to England, a country and home that he really doesn’t have memories of? Is Mandie going to remember her fears from her previous life in Savannah? It’s hard for the Balfour boys to protect her when they don’t know what they are protecting her from.
Jump right in and meet our new Montana friends and share their adventures and fears. As you get caught up in the story, you might find yourself praying with them and for them, forgetting that it’s fiction!
Misty M. Beller is the author of many wonderful stories, including 9 series. Misty loves the mountains and spends as much time as possible there. Her stories are based on God's love, and how faith and trust in God will see one through every situation, as well as, frontier life in the 1800's, She was raised in a loving, family oriented home on a farm. Hence, her love for horses, animals, and adventure. She writes from her home in South Carolina where she lives with her husband and children.
December 3, 2025
This author has a very special gift when it comes to writing. Her stories are emotional with characters that I fell in love with. She illustrates faith by using the characters’s flaws to bring them closer to God. The time period is realistic with vivid scenes which place readers directly into the story. I love how easy it is to see the scenes come to life.
In this story the author collides the west with regency England. What a fascinating concept where a very distinguished gentleman meets a young woman fresh from the Wild West. Talk about opposites, these two main characters are groomed from different cultures. I knew right away that this would be a story that will have me reading as fast as I could.
It is a marriage of convenience story but oh so much more. We have secrets, danger, trust issues and not to mention two people who must learn to work together coming from different backgrounds. Hard choices will be faced as Enoch and Mandie both are desperate to follow God’s direction for their lives. As in many marriage of convenience stories we discover why each person decides to take a risk without knowing the other person.
I especially liked the journey that Mandie was forced to take when no response from Enoch was waiting for her at the telegraph office. A young woman alone faces a long trip with strangers sounds a bit scary. I’m not sure I would be that brave to travel with people I didn’t know to meet a total stranger who would become my husband. In this time period it is common for these types of marriages to happen but it sure would make me second guess everything. What will happen when Enoch discovers a secret that Mandie has hidden from him?
Enoch has his own worries when he must support what his father has asked of him. He knows he must now take on the task as the eldest son to change his dreams to something he was not anticipating. When he learns that Mandie has arrived he is not happy. Why didn’t she get his telegraph? Oh his mind is going in different directions as this young woman shows up. His strong convictions are a great example of a man who cares for others.
Thank you for giving readers a story that shows determination, trust and most of all faith that God has a plan. Mandie and Enoch both become enduring to me because they are honest, caring and face challenges with deep faith as their guide. Don’t miss this incredible story of a marriage of convenience where compassion shines and unconditional love is illustrated.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
In this story the author collides the west with regency England. What a fascinating concept where a very distinguished gentleman meets a young woman fresh from the Wild West. Talk about opposites, these two main characters are groomed from different cultures. I knew right away that this would be a story that will have me reading as fast as I could.
It is a marriage of convenience story but oh so much more. We have secrets, danger, trust issues and not to mention two people who must learn to work together coming from different backgrounds. Hard choices will be faced as Enoch and Mandie both are desperate to follow God’s direction for their lives. As in many marriage of convenience stories we discover why each person decides to take a risk without knowing the other person.
I especially liked the journey that Mandie was forced to take when no response from Enoch was waiting for her at the telegraph office. A young woman alone faces a long trip with strangers sounds a bit scary. I’m not sure I would be that brave to travel with people I didn’t know to meet a total stranger who would become my husband. In this time period it is common for these types of marriages to happen but it sure would make me second guess everything. What will happen when Enoch discovers a secret that Mandie has hidden from him?
Enoch has his own worries when he must support what his father has asked of him. He knows he must now take on the task as the eldest son to change his dreams to something he was not anticipating. When he learns that Mandie has arrived he is not happy. Why didn’t she get his telegraph? Oh his mind is going in different directions as this young woman shows up. His strong convictions are a great example of a man who cares for others.
Thank you for giving readers a story that shows determination, trust and most of all faith that God has a plan. Mandie and Enoch both become enduring to me because they are honest, caring and face challenges with deep faith as their guide. Don’t miss this incredible story of a marriage of convenience where compassion shines and unconditional love is illustrated.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
December 12, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed Mail-Order Duchess! So excited for Misty M. Beller’s new Lords of the Rockies series. This book starts it off with a bang, but tackles a tender subject while delivering a beautiful, achingly lovely second chance romance. I adored the characters & found myself eagerly turning the pages.
After her husband’s death, Mandie Beaumont’s desperate to get away from a ruthless brother-in-law determined to marry her. She answers a mail-order bride advertisement & flees to the wilds of Montana to marry an English Duke’s son. On her journey West, an accident temporarily robs her of her memory of the heartbreaking secret she carries. She arrives at Balfour ranch not remembering why she came & learns the man she was to marry is dead. The eldest brother Enoch Balfour’s willing to marry her but keeps himself at a distance. After spending time with the delightful Balfour brothers & getting to know the taciturn Enoch, she worries about her future when she finally remembers her brother-in-law’s violent act which left her with child.
When Montana rancher Enoch Balfour tragically loses his older brother, he becomes heir to the Duke of Clarence‘s title & lands in England. The Balfour brothers were sent away to protect them from a conniving relative, but Enoch must one day take his place as the duke & produce an heir. After so many losses, he’s reluctant to open his heart, but finds staying distant from Mandie impossible. He’s more than willing to marry her & be a father to her baby, but does he have the courage to love again.
Loved this grumpy vs. sunshine second chance romance. Enoch has a heart of gold, but is so afraid of losing Mandie. I enjoyed seeing him wrestle with his attraction & eventually overcome his fears. Mandie’s a strong, lovely woman who’s so resilient. Loved the foal’s birth, the cougar fight, & spontaneous dance. I appreciated how the baby’s innocence was emphasized despite how it came to be. Also enjoyed the sweet faith thread subtly woven into the story. The thrilling ending had me on the edge of my seat.
Highly recommend! Looking forward to the next book in the series. I received an advanced copy from the publisher, but also purchased in Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own & provided voluntarily.
After her husband’s death, Mandie Beaumont’s desperate to get away from a ruthless brother-in-law determined to marry her. She answers a mail-order bride advertisement & flees to the wilds of Montana to marry an English Duke’s son. On her journey West, an accident temporarily robs her of her memory of the heartbreaking secret she carries. She arrives at Balfour ranch not remembering why she came & learns the man she was to marry is dead. The eldest brother Enoch Balfour’s willing to marry her but keeps himself at a distance. After spending time with the delightful Balfour brothers & getting to know the taciturn Enoch, she worries about her future when she finally remembers her brother-in-law’s violent act which left her with child.
When Montana rancher Enoch Balfour tragically loses his older brother, he becomes heir to the Duke of Clarence‘s title & lands in England. The Balfour brothers were sent away to protect them from a conniving relative, but Enoch must one day take his place as the duke & produce an heir. After so many losses, he’s reluctant to open his heart, but finds staying distant from Mandie impossible. He’s more than willing to marry her & be a father to her baby, but does he have the courage to love again.
Loved this grumpy vs. sunshine second chance romance. Enoch has a heart of gold, but is so afraid of losing Mandie. I enjoyed seeing him wrestle with his attraction & eventually overcome his fears. Mandie’s a strong, lovely woman who’s so resilient. Loved the foal’s birth, the cougar fight, & spontaneous dance. I appreciated how the baby’s innocence was emphasized despite how it came to be. Also enjoyed the sweet faith thread subtly woven into the story. The thrilling ending had me on the edge of my seat.
Highly recommend! Looking forward to the next book in the series. I received an advanced copy from the publisher, but also purchased in Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own & provided voluntarily.
December 30, 2025
Mail Order Duchess is a wonderful historical fiction novel and the first book in a new series by Misty M Beller! Everything by Misty Beller is amazing. The characters are always so real and just draw you in.
This book is no different. I’m always so excited to start a new series by this author. To know that not only do I get one amazing novel, but I’ve got more to look forward to. Best present ever!
Mandie is a widow, but she’s also pursued by her brother-in-law, whom she does not want to be with. He’s not taking no for an answer, and she fears her only choice is to run away. So she does. She answers a mail-order bride advertisement to marry a Duke’s son. Duke as in British royalty. Living in Montana, no less.
Now, I’m sure you’re asking yourself why a Duke would be in Montana, but don’t worry, it’ll all get explained to you.
The story just keeps picking up the pace and more and more are thrown at you!
Mandie gets to Montana, and the man she was to marry is dead. But she also had an accident on the way and lost her memory. So she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she needs to get married. One of the other brothers in Montana is willing to marry her, but if she can’t remember why she needs to get married, will she get married? Or will her troubles follow her?
This book reads so quickly, and you will find yourself all mixed up with the emotions and danger of the characters. I truly was getting anxious for Mandie at one point! Five stars, I will definitely read again, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series!!
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from 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.
This book is no different. I’m always so excited to start a new series by this author. To know that not only do I get one amazing novel, but I’ve got more to look forward to. Best present ever!
Mandie is a widow, but she’s also pursued by her brother-in-law, whom she does not want to be with. He’s not taking no for an answer, and she fears her only choice is to run away. So she does. She answers a mail-order bride advertisement to marry a Duke’s son. Duke as in British royalty. Living in Montana, no less.
Now, I’m sure you’re asking yourself why a Duke would be in Montana, but don’t worry, it’ll all get explained to you.
The story just keeps picking up the pace and more and more are thrown at you!
Mandie gets to Montana, and the man she was to marry is dead. But she also had an accident on the way and lost her memory. So she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she needs to get married. One of the other brothers in Montana is willing to marry her, but if she can’t remember why she needs to get married, will she get married? Or will her troubles follow her?
This book reads so quickly, and you will find yourself all mixed up with the emotions and danger of the characters. I truly was getting anxious for Mandie at one point! Five stars, I will definitely read again, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series!!
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from 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.
November 2, 2025
“I keep waiting for something to destroy it. Some disaster to prove I don’t deserve this. But then I look at you, and I think maybe… maybe God means for us to have this. Maybe all the pain and loss led us both here, to each other.”
This wonderful mail-order bride story has a little amnesia, lots of danger, a fantastic family, a secret baby, and lots of faith. These characters touch your heart with their deep hurts and losses and their joy in trusting God’s plan.
Enoch is strong, kind, and protective. His love and care for his brothers was amazing. His battles with his fear of loss, feelings of inadequacy, and duchy duties were heartbreaking. Mandie is brave, strong, determined, and caring. She had some struggles with her amnesia and her past. I enjoyed her interactions with the Balfour brothers. I loved that she fully trusted Enoch from the beginning. I loved that Enoch saw the real Mandie! I loved how they built each other up and encouraged each other. One of my favorite parts is when Enoch realizes that not having Mandie at all would be far worse than possibly losing her, and he fully embraced his love for her.
I’m excited for the other brother’s stories! Oh and if you’ve read the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch series you’ll see a couple that you know!
A few more quotes:
“I don’t know how to love her and not be afraid,” he admitted, voice rough. James nodded. “Maybe you don’t have to. Maybe the fear’s part of it. But she’s worth it, Enoch. You know that.”
“Blood doesn’t make a family, Mandie. Love does. And I already love that little one because he or she is part of you.”
Trigger warning: FMC was r@ped in her past and she has flashes of senses related memories, they are not super descriptive.
This ARC was provided by the author. I was not required to give a positive review, rating and opinions are my own.
This wonderful mail-order bride story has a little amnesia, lots of danger, a fantastic family, a secret baby, and lots of faith. These characters touch your heart with their deep hurts and losses and their joy in trusting God’s plan.
Enoch is strong, kind, and protective. His love and care for his brothers was amazing. His battles with his fear of loss, feelings of inadequacy, and duchy duties were heartbreaking. Mandie is brave, strong, determined, and caring. She had some struggles with her amnesia and her past. I enjoyed her interactions with the Balfour brothers. I loved that she fully trusted Enoch from the beginning. I loved that Enoch saw the real Mandie! I loved how they built each other up and encouraged each other. One of my favorite parts is when Enoch realizes that not having Mandie at all would be far worse than possibly losing her, and he fully embraced his love for her.
I’m excited for the other brother’s stories! Oh and if you’ve read the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch series you’ll see a couple that you know!
A few more quotes:
“I don’t know how to love her and not be afraid,” he admitted, voice rough. James nodded. “Maybe you don’t have to. Maybe the fear’s part of it. But she’s worth it, Enoch. You know that.”
“Blood doesn’t make a family, Mandie. Love does. And I already love that little one because he or she is part of you.”
Trigger warning: FMC was r@ped in her past and she has flashes of senses related memories, they are not super descriptive.
This ARC was provided by the author. I was not required to give a positive review, rating and opinions are my own.
December 9, 2025
Mail-Order Duchess by Misty M. Beller is a Christian Historical Romance and the first book in her new Lords of the Rockies series, which centers on the five sons of an English duke raised in the Rocky Mountains. Against this unique backdrop, Beller weaves a tale of duty, loss, and second chances.
When tragedy strikes, and Enoch Balfour’s eldest brother passes away, Enoch suddenly finds the weight of family responsibility resting on his shoulders. This Montana rancher must prepare himself for the title of Duke of Clarence—an identity far removed from his frontier life. Part of these newfound duties includes honoring the arrangement his late brother set in motion: a mail-order bride already on her way to him.
Mandie Beaumont, the bride, is a young widow fleeing her brother-in-law’s sinister intentions. Hoping for safety, she travels to Montana to marry a stranger. After an accident robs her of recent memories, she faces a heartbreaking truth: she is carrying a child conceived through violence.
As Mandie and Enoch adjust, their story unfolds with tenderness and emotional depth. Both carry past wounds and fear more loss, yet as they connect, hope grows. Beller skillfully portrays their gradual bond, built on compassion, honor, and God’s healing.
As with Misty M. Beller’s previous novels, Mail-Order Duchess quickly draws you in. Her vivid settings, compelling characters, and heartfelt emotion shine throughout. Descriptions of frontier life and the rugged Balfour brothers launch an engaging new series.
For readers seeking Christian historical romance filled with courage, redemption, and the promise of love, Mail-Order Duchess is an excellent choice. I encourage you to explore this captivating series start.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
When tragedy strikes, and Enoch Balfour’s eldest brother passes away, Enoch suddenly finds the weight of family responsibility resting on his shoulders. This Montana rancher must prepare himself for the title of Duke of Clarence—an identity far removed from his frontier life. Part of these newfound duties includes honoring the arrangement his late brother set in motion: a mail-order bride already on her way to him.
Mandie Beaumont, the bride, is a young widow fleeing her brother-in-law’s sinister intentions. Hoping for safety, she travels to Montana to marry a stranger. After an accident robs her of recent memories, she faces a heartbreaking truth: she is carrying a child conceived through violence.
As Mandie and Enoch adjust, their story unfolds with tenderness and emotional depth. Both carry past wounds and fear more loss, yet as they connect, hope grows. Beller skillfully portrays their gradual bond, built on compassion, honor, and God’s healing.
As with Misty M. Beller’s previous novels, Mail-Order Duchess quickly draws you in. Her vivid settings, compelling characters, and heartfelt emotion shine throughout. Descriptions of frontier life and the rugged Balfour brothers launch an engaging new series.
For readers seeking Christian historical romance filled with courage, redemption, and the promise of love, Mail-Order Duchess is an excellent choice. I encourage you to explore this captivating series start.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
November 4, 2025
If you love stories that blend rugged frontier grit with tender-hearted romance, Mail-Order Duchess will capture your heart from the very first page. Misty M. Beller has once again crafted a beautiful tale set in the breathtaking Montana wilderness—where noble heroes are shaped by hardship and courageous heroines find hope, faith, and a second chance at love.
The story brings together two very different worlds: the refinement of English aristocracy and the raw, untamed spirit of the American Rockies. When a duchess with a secret past and a heart in need of healing finds herself among a close-knit family of mountain men, the stage is set for a story filled with redemption, courage, and unexpected grace. Beller skillfully weaves beloved tropes—amnesia, a secret baby, and a ready-made family—into a narrative that feels both classic and refreshingly original.
The author’s deep love for the western frontier shines through every page. Her vivid descriptions of snow-capped peaks, crackling campfires, and the quiet strength of mountain life immerse readers completely in the setting. Yet, it’s the emotional landscape that truly lingers—the journey toward healing, forgiveness, and faith.
One line, in particular, captures the heart of the story:
“Maybe that’s what healing looks like—not the absence of scars, but the beauty in their final form.”
If you enjoy mail-order bride romances rich with heartfelt emotion, strong family bonds, and breathtaking scenery, you’re going to fall in love with this story just as deeply as I have. Mail-Order Duchess is a tender reminder that sometimes, the most unexpected journeys lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.
The story brings together two very different worlds: the refinement of English aristocracy and the raw, untamed spirit of the American Rockies. When a duchess with a secret past and a heart in need of healing finds herself among a close-knit family of mountain men, the stage is set for a story filled with redemption, courage, and unexpected grace. Beller skillfully weaves beloved tropes—amnesia, a secret baby, and a ready-made family—into a narrative that feels both classic and refreshingly original.
The author’s deep love for the western frontier shines through every page. Her vivid descriptions of snow-capped peaks, crackling campfires, and the quiet strength of mountain life immerse readers completely in the setting. Yet, it’s the emotional landscape that truly lingers—the journey toward healing, forgiveness, and faith.
One line, in particular, captures the heart of the story:
“Maybe that’s what healing looks like—not the absence of scars, but the beauty in their final form.”
If you enjoy mail-order bride romances rich with heartfelt emotion, strong family bonds, and breathtaking scenery, you’re going to fall in love with this story just as deeply as I have. Mail-Order Duchess is a tender reminder that sometimes, the most unexpected journeys lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.
December 21, 2025
Can they find the peace they so desperately need....
I've enjoyed several of Misty M. Beller's series set in Montana so I was excited to see a new one in that much-loved setting. I'll also admit that the series name, Lords Of The Rockies, sounded quite intriguing as well.
Mail-Order Duchess lived up to expectation. It has the sweet historical romance punctuated with moments of pulse-pounding danger that I've come to expect from this author. It also features Misty M. Beller's almost trademark small cast of characters, it is so much easier for the reader to keep track of precisely who is who and get a chance to know each of them, and there is even a fun cameo appearance of a couple of characters from another book/series.
A little shorter than some of her other titles, Mail-Order Duchess was a good read and I finished it rather quickly. I genuinely liked both Mandie and Enoch right from the start. Each of them has a past and both are harboring intense pain and very understandable fears. By the final pages of this Lords Of The Rockies book they will both have to face their fears and just maybe conquer them together.
Misty M. Beller is off to a good new series start with this book. I did like Mail-Order Duchess and am now quite interested in reading the next title in the Lords Of The Rockies series. If you enjoy a good faith-filled historical romance and a western frontier setting give this book and series a try....
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
I've enjoyed several of Misty M. Beller's series set in Montana so I was excited to see a new one in that much-loved setting. I'll also admit that the series name, Lords Of The Rockies, sounded quite intriguing as well.
Mail-Order Duchess lived up to expectation. It has the sweet historical romance punctuated with moments of pulse-pounding danger that I've come to expect from this author. It also features Misty M. Beller's almost trademark small cast of characters, it is so much easier for the reader to keep track of precisely who is who and get a chance to know each of them, and there is even a fun cameo appearance of a couple of characters from another book/series.
A little shorter than some of her other titles, Mail-Order Duchess was a good read and I finished it rather quickly. I genuinely liked both Mandie and Enoch right from the start. Each of them has a past and both are harboring intense pain and very understandable fears. By the final pages of this Lords Of The Rockies book they will both have to face their fears and just maybe conquer them together.
Misty M. Beller is off to a good new series start with this book. I did like Mail-Order Duchess and am now quite interested in reading the next title in the Lords Of The Rockies series. If you enjoy a good faith-filled historical romance and a western frontier setting give this book and series a try....
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
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