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Mountain Wild
The year is 1836, and Josiah Brown is a half-breed Blackfoot mountain man, trapping the Rocky Mountain streams for beaver and fur. In the process of saving the daughter of an immigrant from raiding Blackfoot Indians, Josiah decides to take the white woman as his wife. Hardened by the wilderness and his own past, the trapper wrestles against change and the gentle ways of a woman who threatens to tame his heart.Through circumstances beyond her control, Emma Perkins suddenly finds herself the wife of a wild and leathery mountain man. His rough and tumble temperament go against her upbringing, and Emma struggles to keep her faith and survive in a land where the animals, and the people, are mountain wild.This historical romance can be found at JudithBronte.com as a free read. All scripture references are from the KJV (King James Version).About the AuthorJudith Bronte has been writing inspirational romance since 1998. Her novels can be found at JudithBronte.com, where she publishes a newly written chapter for her online work in progress on the 15th of every month. With over a million words of free romantic fiction on the Internet, she's read monthly by thousands of returning readers.Love stories have long been Judith's passion. She loves to capture the dynamics of a romantic relationship, and the challenge of bringing two people together from different backgrounds and finding a way to make that relationship work. Her style often follows the characters even after they marry, so readers get to see how their relationship works after the I-do's. There's always lots of dialogue, as Judith loves to bring the drama home to the reader, through the characters, themselves.
737 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2012
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About the author
Judith Bronte
10 books41 followersSarah Fall is an online inspirational romance writer under the pen name, Judith Bronte. She was born in South Carolina and spent most of her life in Southern California. Sarah was raised in a Christian Family and lives with her Dad and two brothers in Southern California, working for their online business. Sarah was home schooled and developed a love for books from her father. She began writing in 1997 and in 1998, she began writing online inspirational romance. Her first novel, Journey of the Heart, has been translated into Vietnamese by Nguyen Van Nhon; Hanh Trinh Cua Trai Tim was published in 2005 by Van Nghe Publishing House in Ho Chi Minh City, and has been warmly welcomed among the Christian youth in Vietnam.
In July of 2006, Sarah completed her first full-length novel entitled, Abigail's Journey - A Sequel to Journey of the Heart. In October of 2006, the story was released as a publish on demand book.
The Journey of the Heart and Other Love Stories website has an ever growing audience of return readers that span across the globe. Sarah has written five online books, and is currently working on her first historical romance.
In July of 2006, Sarah completed her first full-length novel entitled, Abigail's Journey - A Sequel to Journey of the Heart. In October of 2006, the story was released as a publish on demand book.
The Journey of the Heart and Other Love Stories website has an ever growing audience of return readers that span across the globe. Sarah has written five online books, and is currently working on her first historical romance.
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January 17, 2019
There's a lot of "tussling" and grumpiness.
Things felt repetitive and slow moving. I made it 30% of the way through the book and set it down. Not sure yet if I will make it through.
Things felt repetitive and slow moving. I made it 30% of the way through the book and set it down. Not sure yet if I will make it through.
September 12, 2019
Wonderful Adventures
Believable character development, a real getaway novel. You are there with them. Would be a good PG13 movie. Loved the scripture references and action packed plot. Going back for Mary and George’s story....
Believable character development, a real getaway novel. You are there with them. Would be a good PG13 movie. Loved the scripture references and action packed plot. Going back for Mary and George’s story....
March 20, 2019
What a great love story
I highly recommend this book! The characters really come alive in this romance novel. I can't wait to read the next book.
I highly recommend this book! The characters really come alive in this romance novel. I can't wait to read the next book.
March 29, 2019
Mountain Wild
I loved this story. I look forward to reading more of her books. I recommend every one to read her books. KATTIE.
I loved this story. I look forward to reading more of her books. I recommend every one to read her books. KATTIE.
August 13, 2015
This is a rather long novel I began reading about four years ago. At that time, I found the first half of the book to be rather hard to read. Josiah, in the first part of the book, is an uncaring, conniving, racist, adulterer. It was a lot to stomach for 300 and some pages. At the half way point, I stopped reading and set it down, only to pick it back up last week.
Just as much as I had struggled with the first half (which might have had more to do with my being a teenager, than the story being difficult), I really enjoyed the second half and finished it in four days. At this point, we see a great change in Josiah as he struggles to become a better person. There is also the addition of two more characters who flush out the loneliness of a story that had previously been mostly three characters trapped in the mountains.
I can no longer honestly say what my opinion of the first half of the book was, but I highly recommend the second. While the story still deals with manipulation, racism, and adultery (which are never easy subjects), this half of the books holds a bit of hope. That with God, all change is possible.
Just as much as I had struggled with the first half (which might have had more to do with my being a teenager, than the story being difficult), I really enjoyed the second half and finished it in four days. At this point, we see a great change in Josiah as he struggles to become a better person. There is also the addition of two more characters who flush out the loneliness of a story that had previously been mostly three characters trapped in the mountains.
I can no longer honestly say what my opinion of the first half of the book was, but I highly recommend the second. While the story still deals with manipulation, racism, and adultery (which are never easy subjects), this half of the books holds a bit of hope. That with God, all change is possible.
September 20, 2016
Oh my goodness. I just finished this book, and what a great book it was. I'm now slightly depressed that it's all over. It's one of the "longer" books that I've read, but even then, it only took me a couple of days. That's how good and riveting it was.
It was wonderful to see Josiah and Emma change throughout the book, relinquishing more and more control over their lives to God. Of course, that was never Josiah's intention - to surrender to Someone he saw as a dictator - cruel and unloving and hard to please - a lot like his own father, and he was very hard to like in the first half of the book. But, Emma's commitment to the Lord made a huge difference in that household. By the end of the book, Josiah Brown was one of my favorite male leads.
I loved how their love grew throughout the book, and I'm very anxious for a sequel.
Judith Bronte is a new author for me. I cannot wait to read more.
It was wonderful to see Josiah and Emma change throughout the book, relinquishing more and more control over their lives to God. Of course, that was never Josiah's intention - to surrender to Someone he saw as a dictator - cruel and unloving and hard to please - a lot like his own father, and he was very hard to like in the first half of the book. But, Emma's commitment to the Lord made a huge difference in that household. By the end of the book, Josiah Brown was one of my favorite male leads.
I loved how their love grew throughout the book, and I'm very anxious for a sequel.
Judith Bronte is a new author for me. I cannot wait to read more.
August 23, 2012
This was not just a sappy love story, but this was a book were the character dealt with real issue and they just did not talk about their relationship with Christ, but lived it out in their daily lives. Some might say it is too preachy, but I don’t think so, this book show us that marriage is not always easy and sometime we don’t get marry under the best circumstances, but if we are willing to put God first and trust in Him then the blessings will flow. It does not mean won’t have problems in life as this book shows, but it does mean that we can take them to the problem solver (Jesus). This is a 5 star book.
August 20, 2013
This was a thoroughly engrossing tale of the life of a Rocky Mountain trapper and his bride of immediacy in the 1830's. When I saw how long the book was I thought it might seem an eternity before I finished, but the reality was just the opposite. The story flowed with a swift current from one adventure to the next with rich characters as traveling companions. Josiah and Emma are treasures to remember.
Well, now I'm going to see if the sequel is available.
Well, now I'm going to see if the sequel is available.
November 8, 2012
Despite the Corney title and the first couple of pages being somewhat cheesey (I didn't quite buy the sequence of events that began the story), it was a really good read. It's what I'd consider an epic Christian romance, and one of the better ones I've read. The protagonist is strong (eventually), the characters are human, and the love story feels real. I didn't want it to end.
June 21, 2014
This story was very enjoyable and included a many details of the time period and location that made it completely believable. The plot, while sometimes slow moving, was fun to follow and, while satisfying, was not predictable.
I rushed through some parts to find out what happened so I'll have to go back and re-read slowly.
I rushed through some parts to find out what happened so I'll have to go back and re-read slowly.
January 6, 2013
This book was riveting, I couldn't put it down. I lived every moment of it with the heroine. The ending was especially satisfying!
March 30, 2013
Soo enjoyed this book!
May 7, 2013
Interesting and believable. Captivating love story with wild Indians, Mountain Trappers, crazy winters and learning to change!
March 4, 2014
Fantastic
one of the best books I've read in a long time. loved the setting of it and the godly content. I'd recommend this book to anyone.
one of the best books I've read in a long time. loved the setting of it and the godly content. I'd recommend this book to anyone.
December 8, 2012
interesting read but a bit long and ramble.
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