Mail-Order Viscountess

Lords of the Rockies #3

by Misty M. Beller

Five sons of an English duke, all raised in the Rocky Mountains…
When a Montana blizzard strands two strangers in a cave, honor demands a vow neither of them want.

Nobody knows the truth about newly knighted Lord Thomas Balfour. He doesn’t deserve the being honor showered on him, so after this last trip with his brother and sister-in-law to Butte for supplies, he’ll leave this territory behind completely. But once he reaches town, he’s blindsided to discover his brothers have ordered him a bride by post. A woman complicates everything. And even worse—the bride has brought her sister.

Kate McKinney masterminded this journey west to rescue her younger sister from their controlling mother’s plans. Yet one look at the intended groom’s scowl, and Kate’s doubts bloom. Maybe this mail-order marriage scheme will be far worse for her beloved sister than the wealthy brute their ambitious mother arranged.

Thomas has no choice but to help escort the sisters back to the Balfour ranch. On the trail, a blizzard changes everything, tearing Thomas and Kate away from the others—straight into danger…

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a mail-order bride, snowed-in peril, and an aristocratic marriage of convenience…all set in the rugged Montana Territory.

Tropes/themes:
*mail-order bride
*marriage of convenience
*snowed in/forced proximity
*English aristocracy
*fish out of water
*high-stakes danger
*family saga
*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting
*frontier time period

Genres: Historical, Romance, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, Christian, Family

290 pages, Paperback

Published June 4, 2026

About the author

Misty 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.

Reviews

[BookLoverAmanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mail-Order Viscountess by Misty M. Beller
Book #3 in the Lord of the Rockies Series
4 Stars
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I have enjoyed this series from Misty, it's one of those that I know is always going to have a sweet romance thread, good faith themes and good family dynamics.

In this one, we follow Lord Thomas Balfour and Kate McKinney. He is the younger brother who is pretty reckless. His brothers find him a wife without his knowledge and they take him to meet her but as things would have it...things change and Kate is the one involved in this marriage scheme. Kate and Thomas end up in a blizzard situation, stranded over night. They are seen and her reputation will be ruined if they do not marry. Little do they know the danger that is to come their way.

I really liked the snowed in aspect, their conversations, the high stakes bits, faith moments, etc. I think if you want something quick to read with the below tropes, check this out. I recommend reading the series in order just so you are familiar with all the family and characters.
Tropes:
- Mail-Order Bridge
- Marriage of Convenience
- Snowed In/Forced Proximity
- Fish out of Water
- High Stakes Moments
- Rocky Mountain Wilderness
- Family Saga
- Frontier Time Period

*Content/Trigger Warnings: I don't remember anything major that stands out, mild violence from high stakes danger, clean romance, no language.

Thank you to Misty for a copy of this e-book to honestly read for review. All thoughts are my own.

[Staci · Rating 4 out of 5]

1870 Montana

Youngest Balfour brother Thomas feels guilty for being recognized for undeserved heroism. He is also weary of not be taken seriously by his brothers.

When a mail order bride arrives that Thomas knows nothing about, he is upset with his family, but also recognizes that the would be bride is innocent of wrongdoing.

This is a tale of close proximity twist on the mail order bride trope. It was an engaging tale and I hope we will hear more about two female characters that surfaced in book three.

My gratitude to the author for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.

[DevotedToHope · Rating 5 out of 5]

So very good! Full review will be posted soon, God willing. :)

[Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in the series! This story centers on Thomas Balfour. His brothers want him to settle down so they put in for a mail-order bride without his knowledge and she is arriving the next day. Thomas is upset by this and totally against it. When his bride shows up along with her sister, things get complicated. Kate goes with her sister to meet her sister’s intended but once they meet she doesn’t trust him. After a blizzard leaves Kate and Thomas trapped together things change. I love a good snowed in together forced proximity story. Especially, when there is some animosity between them or at least on her end. They work together to survive and connect in the process. I loved watching them grow closer together. I loved seeing Kate learn to trust others. I loved their relationship. I also liked seeing all the characters from previous books. Good Christian content! Overall, a great story and I definitely recommend!
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

[Dana Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series by Misty Beller. This book focuses on the brother, Thomas. His siblings have sent off for a mail order bride, and when she arrives with her sister, he is gobsmacked. He had no idea they did this.

Mail Order brides trope is one of my favorites to read. The book has suspense and action that makes this romance a must read for all mail order bride enthusiasts.

I can't wait for more!!

*I was given a copy of this book by the author and this is my honest opinion.

[Ashlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5 stars

I haven't read a Misty M. Beller book that I haven't enjoyed yet. This one was really good and just had me sucked into the story. I loved that this was a mail-order bride orchestrated by Thomas's brothers. I also love how the romance was between the sister and Thomas instead of the one who came to marry him. This was a forced proximity, survival, sweet (kisses only) romance. I love how this is set in Montana and just the whole historical vibe from this series. While you can read this book as a standalone, the overall series plot is really good, and I love how it has progressed over the series. I definitely recommend this book and series!

I received a free copy of this book from the author, which does not affect my review.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet and uplifting story! I loved returning to the Balfour family of Montana again. Thomas and Kate ended up being such a great match for each other, even though it wasn’t what either intended upon their first meeting. I loved the way these two were able to bond and open up to each other in a way that neither one of them usually did with anyone else.

As always, the family dynamics on the ranch added richly to the story and there was an overarching threat to the Balfour family that they had to address, as well. I’m looking forward to seeing how James’s story plays out.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

[Daniellehullreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to the audio, which is well done.

[Carrie Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

“Try not to look so shocked. I’m not completely without charm.”

I love a forced proximity romance, especially if the proximity is forced because they’re snowed in together. Needless to say I was pretty delighted by the circumstances in which Kate and Thomas find themselves in Mail-Order Viscountess!

If you’ve been reading Misty M. Beller’s Lords of the Rockies series, you know that Thomas – the youngest Balfour brother – has recently been knighted for saving a royal life. And yet… he’s harboring guilt over the truth behind that incident. Not to mention that he feels as though his opinions and ideas are always dismissed by his older brothers. So he’s restless, looking for a change of scenery, a chance to prove himself and live life his own way. His brothers however want to keep him close and decide a mail-order bride is just the ticket��� only telling him about it as they’re waiting for the stage she’s arriving on. If you think this will blow up in everyone’s faces – said bride and her guardian older sister included – you would be right. But ohhhh Beller works her storysmithing magic and turns that implosion around in quite an entertaining, sweet, and swoony way. One that involves the aforementioned snowed-in forced proximity and the marriage of convenience that follows. (Do you hear me squealing with glee and indulging in a little fangirl clapping?!?)

Life has not been easy for Kate McKinney, making her brave enough to do the right thing but also slow to trust and quick to protect her little sister. The same little sister she brought west to escape an arranged marriage to a vile man… only to meet Clara’s mail-order groom (and wonder if she’s made a terrible mistake. But God works in mysterious ways, and so do creative authors like Misty M. Beller! I loved how being separated from Thomas’s brothers and Kate’s sister and taking shelter together from a sudden blizzard begins the process of breaking down the assumptions they’d made about each other. The cautious friendship that emerges with them from the cave is a taste of what they could be together, given more time, and when a marriage between them is strongly suggested thanks to being unchaperoned overnight, we get the pleasure of watching their relationship deepen into something so tender and swoony. I adored their late-night talks, the way they’re increasingly drawn to each other, and how more than one crisis brings them even closer and deepens their respective journeys toward personal & spiritual growth.

Bottom Line: Listen, y’all. If a hero and heroine get stranded together in a snowstorm, which requires them to spend an unchaperoned night in close quarters, which then requires them to get married for practical reasons, I am already fully invested in the story. But Mail-Order Viscountess by Misty M. Beller is so much more than these irresistible-to-me tropes (though they do make it quite fun to read). Strong family ties, witty moments, and Beller’s vivid scene setting skills (you will FEEL that cold during the snowstorm) share the page with disappointments, danger, illness, and uncertainty (aka real life). But at its core, this is ultimately a tender story about seeing ourselves the way God sees us and finding peace & purpose – and home – when we truly let Him have our heart. Thomas and Kate are characters worth cheering for, individually and together, and their growing affection unfolds at a believable pace that’s sweetly swoony. Mail-Order Viscountess would be a great next read for fans of Mary Connealy, forced proximity, found family, and marriage-of-convenience stories.

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower

[Melissa’s Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two sisters, a mail-order bride plan gone wrong, trapped during a snowstorm, & an unsuspecting groom made for one exciting, romantic adventure! I’ve loved every story in the Lords of the Rockies series & this one is a new favorite. Mail-Order Viscountess is Thomas’ story & I loved seeing the charming youngest find his match. Full of danger, romance, & faith, this story had me eagerly turning the pages.

Lord Thomas Balfour’s tired of not being taken seriously by his older brothers & living up to a legacy he feels he doesn’t deserve. When he meets his brother & sister-in-law in Butte for supplies, he plans to tell them he’s leaving for California. Instead, he learns they’ve ordered him a mail-order bride, hoping to curb his reckless ways. When his bride & her sister arrive soon after, Thomas is beside himself. Their journey back to the Balfour ranch proves disastrous when a sudden blizzard traps Thomas & his bride’s sister, Kate, on the other side of an icy river.

I adored this story! Kate is extremely skeptical of Thomas at first & wonders if her plan to get her sister Clara away from their mother’s machinations was worth it. Having never felt truly loved since her mother died & her father remarried, she holds that hurt close. Thomas knows he’s loved by his family but doesn’t feel worthy or taken seriously. I enjoyed watching these two find common ground, a deep understanding of one another, & a sizzling undercurrent of attraction.

There are so many twists & turns in this story, and though Thomas is supposed to marry one sister, circumstances force him to consider the other. I loved his chivalry & the way he cared about Kate’s feelings & thoughts. He’s a fabulous listener who truly takes the time to know her. Kate’s prickly, distrustful at first, & fiercely protective of her younger sister. I loved the way she slowly melted as she came to trust Thomas & see his goodness.

Loved the exciting ending & can’t wait to read the next book in the series! Highly recommend to closed door Western romance fans. I received an advanced copy but also borrowed in Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own & provided voluntarily.

[Lana Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I think this was my favorite book in this awesome series!! Thomas is the youngest brother, the one who feels as if he doesn’t belong, and his family decides he “needs settling”. He’s secretly planning on leaving asap to go find his own place in California, when his family asks him to run to town and get some provisions before the bad weather comes. He’s fine with it as he can also finish getting his own supplies. But, when he finds out there’s someone at the train depot to pick up, he really gets angry at his siblings. He has full intentions of bringing her back to marry his older brother who still hasn’t married and then leaving! When he gets there, his breath is taken away by the beauty of this woman! She’s also brought her sister. His family sees there’s going to be a problem, so they step in and they all meet at the diner to talk things out. When they head back home, the blizzard hits suddenly and with a vengeance! Thomas and Kate’s wagon gets separated from the other wagon, (where her little sister is) nearly falling through the frozen water and they have to survive several days on their own. Thomas realizes that IF he would ever marry, this would definitely be the perfect woman for him. She is a hard worker, bringing in branches, knocking the snow off, staying awake for hours to help keep the fire going while Thomas risks his life bringing in the wood. They are staying behind a frozen waterfall that looks like a dreamland but there are so many dangers outside of the falls, and they’re on a narrow ridge. I just can’t re-tell the entire book in my review and ruin it for others! This is such an exciting book; I absolutely loved it and encourage everyone to read this one! This entire series is so great, but I highly recommend reading this one! 📕♥️

[D.M. Griffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mail Order Viscountess by Misty Beller is the latest in her Lords of the Rockies series. It has been a true reader’s delight to journey with the Balfour brothers in their quest for love. This book follows Thomas, the youngest brother—and a personal favorite.

Each chapter vibrated with an almost tangible sense of emotional strain. In this circumstance-driven plot with its unexpected twist on the mail-order bride trope, I found all my predictions tossed out the window right from the start. I appreciated the story’s unpredictable elements, which made it feel new and exciting.

I fully enjoyed the depth of character sprinkled throughout this story about two strong-willed main characters. The heart-warming quality of the story stemmed from its characters’ unvarnished depth and the secrets that necessitated their evolution. I found myself rooting for love to win while biting my nails, wondering if it would.

The suspenseful turn at the end had me racing through the last few chapters. A true delight of romance sprinkled with historic details, this book transported me to harsh Montana winters and the dangers of the Rockies. The characters experienced some profound lessons that were impactful enough to remain in memory. This is one of those series that makes you feel like such a part of the family that you become fully invested in the outcome of their lives. Any fan of historical romance will love these books. I recommend reading them in order for the best experience.

I received a complimentary copy from the author but was not required to leave a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Glenda Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review today is on the Western Christian Romance, Mail-Order Viscountess. This is the third book in the series Lord of the Rockies. I'm a big fan of Mistie's work. I'm always thrilled to receive one of her books. I have really enjoyed this series. I know you are going to love it.

Lord Thomas Balfour was newly knighted for an act he felt was wrong. A man had died and he was rewarded. He has become restless and told his brothers he was going to leave. His brothers think if they find him a wife he will settle down, so without his knowledge they send for a bride. They take him to town to meet her and don't tell him until she arrives. He explains what his family has done but offers to take them to their ranch until they sort things out.

Kate McKinney has always carried for her younger sister. She arranges for a marriage to get them both away from their controlling mother. She is very disappointed when they see her sister's intended. He had obviously been in a fight and was in severe pain. When they leave for the ranch the next morning a blizzard arises and Kate and Thomas are stranded together over night. They are seen the next morning by a man that had traveled with the women. Her reputation is destroyed unless they marry.

Neither Kate or Thomas even like each other as they enter into a forced marriage. God has a plan for these two a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan peace and not for destruction. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mail-Order Viscountess

I liked this unexpected romance between Thomas and Kate. Kate and her younger sister, Clara, had traveled three months to Montana to fulfill the promise of Clara becoming the mail order bride for Thomas. Upon arrival, they found out Thomas did not write the letters looking for a bride but his brothers had done it to keep him from leaving the family to go to California. During the return to the family ranch, a snowstorm hit causing Thomas and Kate to get separated from the rest of the Balfour family and Clara. They found a cave behind a waterfall where they spent the night. When leaving the cave the next morning, a rich man from the town saw them and accused them of immoral behavior since they were both single and spent the night together without a chaperone. When they made it home, they revealed what happened. The solution was that Thomas and Kate should get married to restore their reputations. Did they? You will have to read the book to find out. There was also a kidnapping, an attack on the family, and Clara becoming deathly sick. I highly recommend this exciting romantic suspense to those who love a clean romance with action. This is my voluntary and honest review.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mail-Order Viscountess is the third book in the Lords of the Rockies series by Misty M. Beller. This story follows after the previous books in the series, so it is best to read them in order. In this story we catch up with youngest brother Thomas when his family brings in a mail-order bride for him without his knowledge. The young lady is accompanied by her sister, Kate, who actually draws his attention. While traveling home from the train, the two get caught in a snowstorm and are forced to spend the night in a cave. In the morning a prominent man in the community sees them and threatens to ruin her plans for setting up a sewing business once her sister and Thomas are settled.

This is such an enjoyable story to read. I like how descriptive the writing is, so it is easy to imagine what is happening. I enjoyed how Thomas struggled with his family's plan for him and how he feels as the younger brother. I especially enjoyed how the family works together to protect each other. This is such a good series, I look forward to reading about the other brothers.

I voluntarily received a com0plimentary copy of this story, this is my honest review.

[judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Misty Beller’s storytelling ability. This book is especially good. Thomas is the youngest of the Belfour brothers . The restless and reckless younger brother. His brothers decided he needed settling so the sent for a mail order bride without telling him. Clare was supposed to be the mail order bride. She was accompanied by her older protective sister Kate. But plans change after events beyond their control. This where the book starts but it gets more involved with a few twist and turns. The conversational flow of the characters is very realistic . I felt their emotions throughout the storyline. That is what makes a good book. The relationship between Thomas and Kate is very powerful. The family deals with life together with love, respect and understanding. The ending of the book shows this family strives to grow together with their faith is God ever present. I highly recommend reading this series and especially this book. I would give it more than 5 stars if possible if possible.

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book, and this is my honest review.”

[Betti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The excitement does not let up in this third book in the Lords of the Rockies series. A mail-order bride, arriving with a sister for an unsuspecting groom. The chivalrous attempt to save a young lady from abuse that ends badly. Add an incredible snowstorm with no shelter in view, an unplanned wedding after a reputation is ruined and then hired guns and an abduction just to keep the reader wondering if this family can survive it all.

For Thomas, as the youngest brother, the expectations are high but he is running from something. A bit like Clara and Kate who arrived on the stage to an unknown world. Will their faith help with better choices making them stronger through all these trials? This early copy was received from Misty M. Beller Books and BookFunnel. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's perfect! The story is filled with family, angst in relationships and faith. Love within the family of five brothers, wives and even their longtime companion and cook, Mrs. Wang. Clara and Kate have traveled three months to answer a mail-order bride letter. The hitch in the plan was that the groom-to-be had no knowledge of the planned marriage. Poor Thomas was shocked, in disagreement with the plan and wanting to walk away. It's a fun book that will make you smile and wonder how so many things got mixed up in life. There are snowstorms, frozen water falls and changing of minds and hearts. Threats to the ranch compromise lives and more stress comes to the ranch. I loved the brothers and loved Bea Wang even more. She handles those boys! Thanks for great writing and keeping me totally entertained.

[Jessica Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

[4.5 stars]
This is a good mail-order-bride, Christian romance. It’s well written and the Christian message is woven smoothly into the story. There are a few bits that felt a little unbelievable/cheesy, and some sections that bordered on slow, but for the most part it’s an engaging and compelling story.

I enjoyed the survival, forced-proximity aspect to it, and the romance was really well developed. Though Thomas started to get on my nerves a time or two, I still found the characters likable and appreciated the close-knit family.

Content:
There is no foul language or sex. There is some violence (including fist fights, a kidnapping, and a gun battle), but it’s not excessive or gory. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. This is Christian book with a message of faith, prayer, and God’s will.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have adored the first two books from the Lords of the Rockies series by Misty M Beller. I was excited to have the opportunity to read the third installment, Mail Order Viscountess. It is just what I would expect from this author. It was full of adventure, love, danger, and suspense. I enjoyed reading Thomas and Kate's story and wanted to see how it would end for them. I loved it.
I am going to give Mail Order Viscountess a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read clean historical romance. I hope to continue Misty M Beller's Lords of the Rockies series with book four, Mail Order Lady.
I have received a copy of Misty M Beller's Mail Order Viscountess from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

[Joan Arning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mail-Order Viscountess continues the series, Lords of the Rockies, where Scottish Lord brothers secretly live in the Montana Rockies! I felt sorry for Thomas, the youngest brother, who is treated like a child by his older siblings. They even order a mail-order bride for him without telling until she arrives! They don't realize the girl is accompanied by her older sister, Kate! It was scary when the wagon broke through the ice crossing the Missouri River! I admired Kate for wanting to protect her little sister from a cruel mother and from an unknown husband-to-be! But who ends up falling for this "little brother"! I thorough enjoyed Mail-Order Viscountess and recommend it to others! I received a complimentary e-book from the author. This is my honest opinion.

[D'anah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't read this book on a cold day! You really feel it! I was really impressed with Thomas, he tells the unvarnished truth, no cover ups. Kate is the strong sister, aware, checks things out, determined and protective of her sister. Really appreciated how filled in more of the brother's background story. Enjoyed how it all turned out despite the difficulties in the beginning.
Have enjoyed every book in the series. Always interesting. Always overcoming some nefarious obstacles. The family is always "there" for each other even though they have to work through insecurities and misunderstandings at times.
A good and satisfying read.

[Vicky Sluiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Misty Beiler never disappoints. This time we get a mail-order bride. Order unbeknownst to her groom. Oh, when siblings decide they know best. I was laughing, even if Thomas wasn’t.

Of course, since it’s the Rockies, we get a blizzard. And a couple stranded who must get married to save her reputation. Thomas is running, but nobody will listen. Kate runs into trouble. So here come the guns and abduction. There is never a dull moment in a Beiler book!

If you enjoy Christian historical fiction then this series is a must read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review. All thoughts are my own.

[Alyssa Amey Madjeski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is just so good! I wasn’t sure about Kate at first- was a little abrasive! It seems like she’s taking her big sister duties to the extreme, but it’s not long before you realize it’s just armor. And Thomas is stubborn, determined to get out from under his brother’s control and to run away from how he feels everyone sees him, even though it’s not true. Turns out he’s just what Kate needs. It was so enjoyable to watch their walls fall as they embrace the marriage thrust upon them, and just how perfect they are for one another, bringing out each other’s strengths.

I especially loved the suspense in this book, Thomas’ tender care of Kate during hard times, and how they slowly fell in love. I’ve fallen in love with this family and I love Misty Beller’s ability to draw you into settings and people where you just want to keep reading!

I received a complementary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. I was not asked to leave a positive review and my opinions are my own.

[Ami Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This clean western style historical romance was a quick, but emotional read! I loved the way the main characters turned to God and grew in their faith, and I loved the sweet romance that bloomed as the story progressed. There was some violence because of the opposition that the characters overcame, but it wasn’t explicit or too graphic. some parts weren’t as believable as I would have liked, but overall the story was a nice escape from mundane life for a little while. I received an ARC copy and this is my review.

[Hannah Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series about the Balfours and I loved Thomas’ story. To balance family expectations and loyalties with personal independence and dreams is beautiful to read. I can’t wait to read the next one!

Thomas unexpectedly finds himself married. He must get to know his own wife, find his place among his brothers, and help ward off a danger from the past.

Highlights:
Cave snuggles
Quarantine connection

I love Kate for her protectiveness and tenacity.

I love Thomas for being such a gentleman. I love that he is honorable and caring.
This was an ARC, all thoughts are my own.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thomas Balfour sure had a surprise waiting for him when he went to town with his family. A mail-order bride. Kate and her sister Clara were also taken aback when they discovered that they had not been corresponding with him, but with his brothers instead! I loved that a blizzard, a snow cave, and an unexpected encounter with a townsman would bring Kate and Thomas together. Thomas was more than just the reckless youngest brother and the more I learned about him the more I admired him. He is a wonderful protector and listener. With Kate’s help, realizes he is truly loved and appreciated by those in his life.

Things to love:
danger
big family
faith thread
Western setting

I highly recommend reading this kisses only romance. It is the third book in the Lords of the Rockies series, but it can be read as a standalone. However, I enjoyed seeing the brothers from the other stories that are part of this book.

I received a copy of the book from the author and Celebrate Lit. All opinions in this review are my own.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mail Order Viscountess is the third book in the Lords of the Rockies series. This book is about Kate and Thomas who are forced to marry after being stuck in a winter storm. They both are looking for safety and home and find it and being together.

It seems the author has to have someone with broken ribs in every book yet doing miraculous feats with the broken ribs. Knight in shining armor maybe but definitely not reality.

I look forward to reading the fourth book in the series.

[Sara Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite so far in this series! I loved the new characters as well as the returning ones. It was easy to read and the romance was sweet. There was suspense and action. It will definitely keep you hanging on for just one more chapter! Misty does an outstanding job with her characters and how relatable they are to the readers. I can’t wait for her next book!

I received an advanced reader copy uas part of a launch group but all opinions expressed are my own.

[Ivonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful story! I loved it! I was so looking forward to Thomas’s story and how will it unfolds since he was so reluctant to marriage but his story didn’t disappoint. He wanted to be free of family ties but it’s those same things that’ll break the walls he has been creating, his love for his brothers and his kindness towards others. I loved how the walls kept crumbling as he battled thoughts of inadequacy. But look at one of Kate’s first impressions of him…
”Not careless or hot-headed. Just… willing to pay a price without knowing if it would matter.”

And Kate, even though she sounded overbearing at times, was the perfect match for him. I felt so much for her. And as a girl with sisters I can relate wholeheartedly to their sisterly bond.

There were so many beautiful moments between them growing closer, the protective hero that Thomas is that’ll make you cheer for them at every opportunity.
Thomas: “Kate, I will always come for you. Do you understand that? I will give everything I have to protect you. Always.” (sigh 😍)

The setting, the beautiful Rockies… the plot, where danger is lurking around… and the climax… what a climax! I mean, I never expected that twist! It was perfectly done for a most anticipated conclusion. The faith elements were on point. I love when the characters find their trust in God again, it’s something that touches my heart every time.

If you like clean historical romance with a beautiful setting, a marriage of convenience, familial love, and faith weaved through it, you’ll love this book.

*I received an arc copy of this book as being in its launch team but a positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.*