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ABOUT THE BOOK

Book: Mail-Order Duchess

Series: Lords of the Rockies, Book 1
Author: Misty M. Beller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: November 4, 2025

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.

Devoted to Hope's Review of Mail-Order Duchess

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 and Celebrate Lit. 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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author with over 1 million books sold. She writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

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.

MORE FROM MISTY

Hello Reader Friends!

I’m BEYOND excited to share a brand new series with you! This idea has been percolating in my mind for a couple years now—a mash-up of two of my favorite historical romance genres: Regency England and the rugged American West.

In the Lords of the Rockies series, you’ll meet the five sons of an English duke who were sent to the wilds of the Montana Territory for their protection when they were boys. They’ve grown up there, become ranchers and mountain men in their own right.

It’s Regency meets the Rockies as these aristocratic brothers navigate the challenges of ranch life.

I’m especially excited to introduce you to the first book in the series, Mail-Order Duchess!

Enoch Balfour is one of my all-time favorite heroes…so incredibly swoony. He’s the second son, which means he never thought he would have to return to England and take over his father’s role as the Duke of Clarence. But now his eldest brother has passed in an unexpected riding accident. And Enoch has become the heir intended.

Can you imagine how hard that must have been? Suddenly having to leave the only life you’ve ever known to take up the duties of a title an ocean away?

And then there’s Mandie Beaumont, a young widow hoping for a fresh start in Montana. But when she arrives, an accident steals her recent memories, leaving her with no idea why she left her comfortable life in Savannah to travel across the country and marry a rancher she’s never met. Or maybe her previous life wasn’t so comfortable…

Can you imagine waking up one day to find yourself in a strange place with no recollection of how you got there or what you were running from?

I don’t want to give away too much, but let’s just say Mail-Order Duchess has all the ingredients for a story you won’t be able to put down—a marriage of convenience, hidden secrets, and an unlikely romance blossoming in the face of incredible odds. I’m so excited to share this story with you!

I’ve had such fun crafting the unique premise of an English aristocratic family making their way in the American West. Get ready for more heartfelt Western adventures tinged with Regency flair as the Lords of the Rockies series continues!

I pray you love Mail-Order Duchess!

Blessings!

Misty