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This Treacherous Journey: Heart of the Mountains, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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A Christian historical romance novel.

Widowed and with child, Emma Malcom is fleeing from the reward offered for her arrest. She’s innocent of the dirty dealings her deceased husband orchestrated, but the angry townspeople didn’t stop to listen to her defense before she narrowly escaped with her life. Now, she and her twin brother, Joseph, must battle the mountain wilderness of the Rockies to reach Canada and the clean start she craves. But when a fall from the rocky cliff leaves Joseph wounded and weak, could the strange mountain man they encounter be God’s gift to see them to safety?

Simeon Grant makes bad choices. His deceased wife and twin babies are lost to him now because of his reckless decisions, and the penance he pays by living alone in this mountain wilderness is only a small piece of what he thinks he deserves. When a city woman, heavy with child, appears on his doorstep with her injured brother, her presence resurrects the memories he’s worked so hard to forget. And when she asks for his help to travel deeper into the mountain country, he can’t help wonder why God would force him to relive the same mistakes he’s already suffered through. Or maybe taking these two to safety could be the way to redeem himself.

But when their travels prove more treacherous than he imagined, Simeon finds himself pressing the limits of his ability to keep Emma and her brother safe. Can he overcome the past that haunts him to be the man she needs? Will Emma break through the walls around Simeon’s heart before it’s too late, or will the dangers of these mountains be the end of them all?

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 31 minutes
  2. Author
    Misty M. Beller
  3. Narrator
    Leonor A. Woodworth
  4. Audible release date
    January 25, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Misty M. Beller Books, Inc.
  7. ASIN
    B079H38PKQ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 31 minutes
Author Misty M. Beller
Narrator Leonor A. Woodworth
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 25, 2018
Publisher Misty M. Beller Books, Inc.
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B079H38PKQ
Best Sellers Rank #94,917 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#60 in Christian Westerns (Audible Books & Originals)
#496 in Western Romance
#599 in Christian Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Annie
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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Such a well written lovely book. I have read this one three times.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
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There is so much excitement in this story that I was sitting on the edge of my chair many times throughout the story. A touch of mystery and a lot of adventure. Everyone will love this book.
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Molly G. Hamblin
4.0 out of 5 stars When the West was Wild, Faith and Families tested
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
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Emma and her twin Joseph struggle to flee Texas and reach their Aunt in Canada, before false accusations stemming from Emma's late husband catch up with her - or before their child is born somewhere en route.

I was pleased to read an advance copy of this book.

A wild adventure, in my opinion.

Haggard looking Simeon has faced loss himself, with the childbirth death of his own first wife, and the sacrifice he made giving up his own twins to a barren couple to raise when he himself had no home for them.

Kidnapping, a vicious man, a kindly medicine man, and many strange twist along the way help these folks find Faith and a chance at love and new lives.

Dive in to this exciting read to see if they make it!
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Cinderella 7
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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Oh my Word, I can't believe everything that happened to Emma, Joseph and Simeon.

The trials made the stronger and explained so much about Simeon, Nora and the twins. I always wondered what happened to Simeon.

Oh you must get this series so you will understand what is happening with these people.

I love this series and am on to the 7th of 12 books. I know you will love them too. ❤️
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R Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars A very captivating story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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Not ever a dull moment! A great read, holds your interest! So much action, energy and excitement. Enjoyed this book.
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Pat G. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Romantic With a Little Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
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I finished This Treacherous Journey a few minutes ago. Its set in early America. Emma and her twin brother leave Texas under a cloud of suspicion and travel toward Canada where their aunt lives. Joseph falls from a cliff and is seriously injured. Emma has to help her brother and comes across a rustic cabin in the Rockies. The mountain man meets them with a rifle. Simeon has become a self-imposed hermit. The journey continues toward Canada with animal attacks, Indians that are both friendly and some that are treacherous. Simeon's story comes out in pieces but Emma has her own secrets. The fact that she is expecting doesn't endear her to Simeon. He agrees to become their guide but his feelings of guilt are overwhelming.

I started this book last night and hated to put it down to sleep. Alas, the sandman overcame my desire to stay awake. I finished it this afternoon after decorating our tree. I received this book from the author. No one asked me to leave this review and all opinions are my own. The book has enough plot twist, action and I loved the book. This isn't my first book by Misty M. Beller and it won't be my last. I highly recommend this book and I think you will enjoy anything written by this author. So far I have.
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meg444
5.0 out of 5 stars This one was better than most
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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I really enjoyed this one, however it is written backwards in time. It should have been the first book in the series. Not the 6th. Seems like Book 7 will be more of the same.. written backwards in time. She does include an awful lot of drama in them too.
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Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars E-Reader. Christian Faith / Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
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Emma Malcon & her twin Joseph are trying go Canada to visit her Aunt.

Emma is widow, & going to have baby.  She does not know when she became pregnant.

Emma & Joseph took everything from her house, in Texas. They got three horses, 2 ride on 1 to carry all that they needed to go Canada.

When Joseph was trying ride down side part of mountain, his horse lost it's footing.  Joseph was thrown off his horse, he broke an arm & leg.  This when they first met Simeon Grant. Who lived is a small cabin with dirt as a floor.  He had fireplace in the small cabin, 1 table & chairs.  He had furs to keep him warm when it got very cold outside.

The question is will Emma break through Simeon's heart?

The main characters in this book are Emma & Joseph Malcom & Simeon Grant.

I hope will enjoy this book  as I did!
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Kindle-Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of
Reviewed in Germany on November 8, 2021
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Trust missed, but at the end a plot started in the beginning of the book comes full around to happiness
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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a Treacherous Journey - Well done!
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2018
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Well-done, Misty M. Beller! 'This Treacherous Journey' is a very appropriate name for this well-written story of life travelling through the unknown on horseback. Characters are very well-developed and as this story progresses we get to know the main characters, Simeon, Emma and Joseph very well, rejoicing with them on their successes and crying with them on their hardships.
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LB1966
5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional story, and series, by an excellent storyteller. Don't miss these books.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2019
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This book is the first one I have read by this Author, and I have to say it won't be the last. I loved the descriptive use of words and the book is beautifully crafted. I could hardly put it down. Since then I have bought just about all the books in the series, and they are all as good as the first. If you like adventures, strong characters, love and loss, you will be thrilled with the whole series.
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B. Stewart
4.0 out of 5 stars This Treacherous Journey
Reviewed in Australia on June 13, 2018
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Heart of the Mountains series book 1 This Treacherous Journey is a very enjoyable read. In places bringing tears to my eyes.
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debbie arseneault
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2020
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I grew up in bc Canada mountains
Never heard of gutting and plucking a grouse. Eaten plenty.
We stepped on wings and pulled legs. Easy Peary
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