Brides of Laurent
2 primary works • 3 total works
Book 1
Her heart longs for peace, but peace won't keep them safe.
Brielle Durand is still haunted by the massacre that killed her mother a dozen years before. Vowing to never let it happen again, she's risen to be the key defender for her people's peace-loving French settlement living in hidden caves in the Canadian Rockies. When a foreigner wanders too near to their secret home, she has no choice but to disarm and capture him. But now, what to do with this man who insists he can be trusted?
Hoping to escape past regrets, Evan MacManus ventured into the unknown, assigned to discover if the northern mountains contain an explosive mineral that might help America win the War of 1812. Despite being taken prisoner, Evan is determined to complete his mission. But when that assignment becomes at odds with his growing appreciation of the villagers and Brielle, does he follow through on his promise to his government or take a risk on where his heart is leading him? Either choice will cause harm to someone.
Brielle and Evan must reconcile the warring in their hearts to have any hope of finding peace for their peoples.
Praise for Misty M. Beller
"Misty Beller is a new author well worth watching out for."--LAURAINE SNELLING, author of The Red River of the North series
"I've long been a Misty Beller fan and her books don't disappoint."--TRACIE PETERSON, bestselling author
"Misty M. Beller brings the nineteenth-century American frontier to vivid life!"--LAURA FRANTZ, Christy Award-winning author of The Lacemaker
Brielle Durand is still haunted by the massacre that killed her mother a dozen years before. Vowing to never let it happen again, she's risen to be the key defender for her people's peace-loving French settlement living in hidden caves in the Canadian Rockies. When a foreigner wanders too near to their secret home, she has no choice but to disarm and capture him. But now, what to do with this man who insists he can be trusted?
Hoping to escape past regrets, Evan MacManus ventured into the unknown, assigned to discover if the northern mountains contain an explosive mineral that might help America win the War of 1812. Despite being taken prisoner, Evan is determined to complete his mission. But when that assignment becomes at odds with his growing appreciation of the villagers and Brielle, does he follow through on his promise to his government or take a risk on where his heart is leading him? Either choice will cause harm to someone.
Brielle and Evan must reconcile the warring in their hearts to have any hope of finding peace for their peoples.
Praise for Misty M. Beller
"Misty Beller is a new author well worth watching out for."--LAURAINE SNELLING, author of The Red River of the North series
"I've long been a Misty Beller fan and her books don't disappoint."--TRACIE PETERSON, bestselling author
"Misty M. Beller brings the nineteenth-century American frontier to vivid life!"--LAURA FRANTZ, Christy Award-winning author of The Lacemaker
Book 2
She was called to be a healer, but her skills--and heart--have never been so challenged.
Levi Masters's time as a British spy hasn't ended, though his country's war with America has. After overhearing a scout reveal a discovery that could give America the upper hand in future conflicts, Levi is sent on one last mission. While trekking through the Canadian Rockies in pursuit of his former enemy, he is taken captive by warriors from a hidden mountain village.
Village healer Audrey Moreau is more curious than afraid of the outsider, and she's drawn to his commitment to honesty even at his own expense. Despite her arguments for his release, the council remains at an impasse. Compelled to help him escape, she sneaks him out of the village. But when Levi faces a life-threatening injury and the fierce mountain winter closes in, Levi and Audrey are forced to discover just how far they'll go to ensure the safety of the other and the love growing between them.
Praise for Brides of Laurent
"Misty created a world that I hoped was a real place with characters I wanted to live near and become friends with."
--LAURAINE SNELLING, bestselling author of The Red River of the North series
"This is a treasured story surely to be remembered."
--JANE KIRKPATRICK, bestselling author of The Healing of Natalie Curtis
"Fans of historical romance will enjoy stepping back in time with Misty Beller..."
--STEPHANIE GRACE WHITSON, Christy Award finalist and award-winning author
Levi Masters's time as a British spy hasn't ended, though his country's war with America has. After overhearing a scout reveal a discovery that could give America the upper hand in future conflicts, Levi is sent on one last mission. While trekking through the Canadian Rockies in pursuit of his former enemy, he is taken captive by warriors from a hidden mountain village.
Village healer Audrey Moreau is more curious than afraid of the outsider, and she's drawn to his commitment to honesty even at his own expense. Despite her arguments for his release, the council remains at an impasse. Compelled to help him escape, she sneaks him out of the village. But when Levi faces a life-threatening injury and the fierce mountain winter closes in, Levi and Audrey are forced to discover just how far they'll go to ensure the safety of the other and the love growing between them.
Praise for Brides of Laurent
"Misty created a world that I hoped was a real place with characters I wanted to live near and become friends with."
--LAURAINE SNELLING, bestselling author of The Red River of the North series
"This is a treasured story surely to be remembered."
--JANE KIRKPATRICK, bestselling author of The Healing of Natalie Curtis
"Fans of historical romance will enjoy stepping back in time with Misty Beller..."
--STEPHANIE GRACE WHITSON, Christy Award finalist and award-winning author
Her quest to repair what's been broken leads to imminent danger--and soon it's more than her own life on the line.
After accidentally destroying the intricately carved chalice her people have treasured for over a hundred years, Charlotte Durand sets out in search of a skilled artisan who can repair the damage. What she expected to be a two-day trek becomes much more daunting when a treacherous snowstorm sets in.
Searching for solitude and respite from his troubling past, the last thing Damien Levette needs in the middle of a mountain blizzard is to tend to another person, but he can't leave behind the mysterious woman he finds half frozen at the edge of a mountain lake.
As they battle both the elements and their distrust of each other, Charlotte and Damien must work together to survive the peril of the mountains--or it could be the downfall of them both.
Praise for Misty M. Beller
"Beller has provided a splendid escape for us."--Fresh Fiction on Hope's Highest Mountain
"A romantic mountain saga."--Publishers Weekly on Faith's Mountain Home
"I've long been a Misty Beller fan and her books don't disappoint."--Tracie Peterson, bestselling author
After accidentally destroying the intricately carved chalice her people have treasured for over a hundred years, Charlotte Durand sets out in search of a skilled artisan who can repair the damage. What she expected to be a two-day trek becomes much more daunting when a treacherous snowstorm sets in.
Searching for solitude and respite from his troubling past, the last thing Damien Levette needs in the middle of a mountain blizzard is to tend to another person, but he can't leave behind the mysterious woman he finds half frozen at the edge of a mountain lake.
As they battle both the elements and their distrust of each other, Charlotte and Damien must work together to survive the peril of the mountains--or it could be the downfall of them both.
Praise for Misty M. Beller
"Beller has provided a splendid escape for us."--Fresh Fiction on Hope's Highest Mountain
"A romantic mountain saga."--Publishers Weekly on Faith's Mountain Home
"I've long been a Misty Beller fan and her books don't disappoint."--Tracie Peterson, bestselling author