Mystic Montana Sky

Montana Sky, Book 6

By: Debra Holland

Narrated by: Natalie Ross

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

A caravan driven at breakneck speed through the hills of Montana is the least of Magdalena Baxter's concerns. Evicted from their home, and due to soon give birth, the Gypsy woman is forced to follow her husband, Oswald, a drunk and abusive miner who hopes to find work in a neighboring town.

Despite calling Sweetwater Springs home, wealthy banker Caleb Livingston clings to his elitist East Coast ways. While this may have brought him prestige, he's missed out on romance at every turn.

When Caleb's buggy collides with the Baxters' caravan, Oswald is instantly killed and Maggie goes into labor. Caleb manages to keep his guilt and terror at bay long enough to make her comfortable and deliver her baby, a harrowing and ultimately endearing experience. Can Maggie - now stranded with her newborn child - learn to trust again? Will Caleb overcome his sense of obligation and highbrow conceit to open his heart to lasting love?

©2016 Debra Holland (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Love it!

I love this series and this installment does not disappoint! Ms Holland dies an excellent job with the touching stories of love that overcome prejudice and insecurities.

Banker Livingston Redeemed

What did you love best about Mystic Montana Sky?

This has got to be one of my favorite of the series. There was the obvious desire and search for companionship by the snobbish banker seen in each of the previous books. Each failure seemed to dismantle the superior attitude he held so tightly. Seeing him fall in love and shed the façade altogether was the best part of the book.

What did you like best about this story?

Love conquers all.

What does Natalie Ross bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Natalie Ross has a clear voice and all voices were very distinctive and recognizable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

If I had to pick one specific moment that moved me most, I guess it was when it became clear not just to the reader but to the banker that he had fallen in love regardless of the differences in their stations in life.

Sweet series!

Enjoyed these stories. Engaging, historical stories that keep you interested with sweet and funny characters. A bit tame for my tastes but still very enjoyable!

Lovely story

These stories are sweet and wholesome. Sometimes you need a little old fashioned romance in you life. It's a nice break from the complications of other stories.

fantastic

Fantastic read and audio performance. Worth the time. It is a stand alone story, but better if you have read or heard the rest of the set.

I always love to go back to Sweetwater Springs.

I always love to go back to Sweetwater Springs and it was good to see Caleb get his HEA. Caleb is on his way to Morgan's Crossing for his usual meeting. He was driving a bit too fast over a hill and a large caravan is driving at breakneck speed coming from the other way. The caravan is run off the road and when Caleb gets to them, a pregnant woman is slightly injured and her husband dead. Maggie goes into labor early out in the middle of no where with only Caleb to help her. As Caleb and Maggie get to know each other better, Caleb realizes that he doesn't want to be alone any more and that he is truly smitten with the little girl that he helped bring into the world. Little Charlotte works some magic on Caleb and his family. Will Maggie remarry? Can Caleb keep her?

Rigid banker falls for Gypsy beauty

This story starts out with the excitement and mellows into a heartwarming love story.
If you hadn't read the previous Sweetwater Springs books, you might find the easy rapport between Maggie and the Livingston family a little farfetched. But things have happened to mellow their rigid standards before this to make the way clear for Maggie and her baby to fit right in.
Of course you shouldn't expect it to be all smooth sailing, but Debra Holland has a way with a story making it believable and compelling.
As told by Natalie Ross, you won't be able to stop listening before the all too quick conclusion. Or so it seemed to me.
If you are new to Sweetwater Springs, please start at the beginning so you can appreciate the development of the characters. If you are already a fan, you won't be disappointed.
Thank you Debra and Natalie for another great read/listen.

Mystic Montana Sky

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this audiobook ft anyone who loves a good romance story. This book is full of feel good moments.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite, besides the new baby that seems to magically make people happy is Caleb because it was time for him to get his happiness.

Which character – as performed by Natalie Ross – was your favorite?

I like the narrative the best by Natalie. She does a wonderful job on all the different characters, but th narrative is soothing and compelling at the same time.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I love when Caleb held the baby for the first time and their eyes met. It was a magical and spiritual moment.

Any additional comments?

Mystic Montana Sky by Debra Holland

Loved this historical romance. Sweet, engaging, and charming.
I'm so glad that Caleb found his true love. I knew there was a better man buried under the portrayed upright and proper attitude. And Ben! He's grown up a bit and yes, is sorry for the harm he caused in the past. Sweet.
This story includes a wedding with characters from a prior book. It also includes couples from many of the previous stories so it has several feel good moments revisiting wth them and remember their stories. You do not need to have read those prior books to understand this one.

I'm not a huge historical romance reader, but Debra Holland and Sweetwater Springs are refreshing, and light. I will read these ahead of many favorite authors simply because they are true feel-good romances.

Excerpt:
"The tiny body was slippery, and he held her tightly, afraid she’d slither out of his grip. He rotated the infant faceup, holding her about ten inches away from his face. The top of her head had a slight cone shape. Her blue-tinged hands pinked. The baby’s eyes were open, alert aseemingly amazed.
They connected with his
A jolt of intense feeling, of recognition, flowed between them. As he gazed on the scrunched features of the infant, love surged through him. He’d never felt such a feeling before, and his chest ached with the joyful pressure. Caleb wanted to curl her to his chest and keep her safe. He pressed a kiss to her forehead, inhaling a scent that surprised him with its sweetness.
“My baby?” Maggie asked.
The infant broke eye contact with Caleb and turned her face toward the sound of her mother’s voice. He blinked back moisture from his eyes and grinned. “You have a beautiful daughter.”
Excerpt from Mystic Montana Sky by Debra Holland

A sweet romance series with substance

What did you love best about Mystic Montana Sky?

I loved the juxtaposition of two completely different characters: the uptight Boston banker and the humble but proud gypsy woman. They meet under the most difficult circumstances and while the attraction sparks, Debra takes her time allowing them to trust one another and deepen their relationship. Even though I jumped ahead in the series to this book, I highly recommend this series for readers who are looking for cozy, sweet romances wth characters who become old friends.

Outstanding

I can't say anything else but I adore this series and cannot wait for Book 7! The best love story ever! Left me in tears...the series is up there with John James books "Kent Chronicles" bravo to author!!