To Capture a Mountain Man
Setting: Yellowstone National Park and Idaho, 1895
She came seeking adventure. He never expected her to find him.
Lady Amanda Whitcombe dreamed of the untamed beauty of the American West from the moment Buffalo Bill's Wild West dazzled her during the Queen’s Jubilee. But nothing could prepare her for the rugged wilderness of Yellowstone—or the man who would change her life forever.
When Amanda is swept into the icy currents of a park river, game scout Isaiah Coltrane rescues her. Used to solitude and determined to avoid entanglements—especially with a woman as refined as Amanda—he’s eager to return her to civilization. Yet her courage and quick wit soon prove there’s more to her than the polished exterior of an English lady.
Bound by circumstance and danger, Amanda and Isaiah must navigate the perils of poachers, rustlers, and a growing affection he is not ready to admit. Isaiah believes Amanda belongs in the world of fine society, not the remote mountains he calls home. But Amanda’s heart has already chosen him—and she’s willing to fight for the man who believes he’s unworthy of her love.
A romance of courage, love, and an unbreakable bond forged in the wild.
Awards & Recognitions
- Finalist, ACFW Carol Awards (Short Novel)
Endorsements
“Pure delight! The characters, the setting, the snappy dialogue… I’ve enjoyed the entire The British are Coming series but this one may be my favorite! A delightful story showcasing God’s love, goodness, and faithful hand in our lives.” — Tamera Alexander, USA Today bestselling author of A Million Little Choices and Beyond This Moment
“I loved the mix of adventure, romance, and faith in this delightful tale set in historic Yellowstone and Idaho. Isaiah Coltrane’s strength and integrity made him a worthy hero for spirited Lady Amanda Whitcombe. Although their backgrounds couldn’t be more different, they share a love for the natural beauty of the West and a genuine faith. Their inspiring story will take readers on an exciting and romantic journey they’re sure to enjoy. Well written and highly recommended!” — Carrie Turansky, award-winning author of A Token of Love and The Legacy of Longdale Manor
“I love this book. From the very first chapter of To Capture a Mountain Man, it is a pleasure to encounter such a masculine man and feminine woman. He easily carries her to safety, and she is dwarfed but warmed by his jacket. Ahhh, the implied chivalry and physical contrast hint at future romance without throwing it in the reader’s face. Spirited heroine Amanda Whitcombe is quickly intrigued by mountain man Isaiah Coltrane, as readers will be. The flow of Hatcher’s story will pull you along as swiftly as the Yellowstone river that triggers this adventure in the first place.” — Trish Perry, author of Why She Never Told Me
“Once again, Hatcher has brought vastly different characters from both sides of the Atlantic together and proven all things are possible. Readers will be drawn inexorably into their personal conflicts amid the dangers of the breath-stealing setting of our 19th century west from start to finish.” — Linda Windsor, author of the Irish Fires of Gleanmara and Scottish Brides of Alba trilogies
“I couldn’t put down Robin Lee Hatcher’s newest book, To Capture a Mountain Man. What a delightful read! Close to the turn of the twentieth century, rugged western mountain man Isaiah Coltrane has no idea his life will be turned upside down when he rescues spunky English tourist, Lady Amanda Whitcombe from drowning in a river in Yellowstone National Park. I fell in love with Isaiah and Amanda, and the spectacular scenery came to life as their adventures and mishaps kept me turning the pages and rooting for them to overcome the impossible circumstances that divided them.” — Sunni Jeffers, author of romance, Americana, and Speculative fiction
“I was quickly caught up in this delightful ‘opposites attract’ romance, and enjoyed how author Robin Lee Hatcher developed the relationship between Isaiah and Amanda. Against the backdrop of the American West in the late 1800s, Hatcher blends together turn-the-page adventures — right up to the suspense-filled ending. As with all her novels, To Capture a Mountain Man includes an uplifting spiritual thread.” — Beth K. Vogt, Christy Award-winning author
“Another great story in Robin Lee Hatcher’s delightful The British are Coming historical series. Set in 1895 in Yellowstone National Park and Idaho, this is the story of Lady Amanda Whitcombe and Isaiah Coltrane, the mountain man who finds her in the river. Forced together they try to deny their feelings for each other. But Amanda is an independent determined woman and Isaiah has more than met his match. A heartwarming story of the wild west and the men and women who conquered it together.” — Lenora Worth, award-winning author
