She remembers the boy I used to be. She's about to meet the man who'll claim and ruin her for anyone else. ArcherI like my life quiet and predictable. Work in the lumber yard, cool beer after, solo hikes on the weekends. Then Fern moves back to Timber Peak Valley to run a new yoga studio. She's all grown-up, with curves that make my blood burn and a smile that rattles me to my core. The moment our eyes meet, I know I'm done for. Too bad Fern is off-limits. She's my sister's best friend, so I tell myself to walk away. But I've never cared much for rules. I want every smile, every gasp, every sweet sound I know she'll make once I have her in my arms. I'll fight for her, even if it means breaking every rule in the book. Because the only future I want is the one where she's mine—every delicious, forbidden inch of her. Desired by the Off-Limits Mountain...

EmmaAs if falling asleep against a stranger's shoulder during my flight back home isn't bad enough, I wake up with my hand on his crown jewels. I've never gotten off a plane so fast, hoping to put this embarrassing situation behind me as soon as possible. But when the same guy saves me from a horrible blind date at the restaurant where he's the chef, I'm left craving for more. StuartI haven't been able to get the gorgeous curvy girl from my flight out of my head, so imagine my surprise when I spot her having dinner at my restaurant. The only problem is the disrespectful jerk she's on a date with. I can't wait to boot him from his table so that I can show Emma how a real man treats his woman. Bring out the whipped cream because I'm ready to devour her. Taught by the Chef is a steamy short instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhangers, NO cheating, and a Guaranteed HEA. This book...

I don't believe age gap romances can work until I meet the brooding, rugged tattoo artist working at Bearclaw Ink. MaverickWhen a new client walks into our tattoo parlor, I expect another timid girl, but Nova's different—a true firecracker in yoga pants. She's got everything I never knew I needed, and all I want now is to make her mine. NovaWalking into Bearclaw Ink, I'm determined to break free from my past. Maverick, the tattoo artist, is pure testosterone—brooding, inked, and as rugged as they come. Something about his raw energy draws me in and makes me feel alive, like I've finally found where I belong. Do I risk it all for a chance with this rugged mountain man, or do I let the age gap and our differences keep us apart? After all, they say that opposites attract, right? Driven Wild by the Mountain Man is a short and steamy age gap instalove...

FelicityColin is everything I want in a guy: insanely hot, sweet, and a muscled body slick with motor oil after a day's work. If only he felt the same way about me, we could leave the friend zone and live happily ever after. ColinA woman like Felicity is every guy's dream. Her curves, sweet innocence, and passion with which she teaches young kids are just a few reasons I love her. Too bad I can't tell her that since we clearly reside in the friend zone. But what if I test the boundaries and try to leave the friend zone with her? Will I risk our friendship and lose it all, or will we find love? Taught by the Car Mechanic is a steamy short instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhangers, NO cheating, and a Guaranteed HEA. This book is part of the series First Times in Trout Creek, a steamy romance series set in a small mountain town where every insanely hot guy finds a sweet...

JulesI never thought I'd see the strong firefighter who carried me out of my burning bookstore again, until he shows up at the hospital. When he offers to drive me back home and assess the damage to my bookstore, I can hardly contain my burning desire for him. But do I want to put my heart on the line for someone whose job makes it difficult to guarantee he'll always return to me safe and sound? RafeFighting fires and rescuing people from burning buildings is nothing special to me. It's my job, after all. But when I save a curvy bookstore owner from a raging fire, I know that this time it's different. I burn for her with a fiery passion, and I vow never to let her go. Can I get her to trust me, or will she run away and leave me brokenhearted? Taught by the Firefighter is a steamy short instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, and a...

FoxWhen a snowstorm forces a plane to make an emergency landing, the airline looks to the people of Candy Cane Creek to help the stranded passengers find a place to spend the night. My sister begs me to offer a room to one of them, claiming Christmas is the perfect time for a good deed. I don't want to, but my sister can be pretty convincing, so I reluctantly agree. I expect some random guy to show up, but instead, I'm greeted by a hot woman with curves to die for. I can't fall for her, though, and I don't know if she'll understand why I can't put my heart on the line. IzzyAfter an emergency landing in a small, snowy mountain town, I know I can kiss my tropical holiday in the sun goodbye. I'm not looking forward to spending the holidays in some stranger's house until I lay eyes on the hot guy I'll be staying with. Maybe spending Christmas in the mountains will turn out to be way hotter than sipping...

She came here to debunk ghost stories. I'm about to give her a love story instead. MarshallEvery man in White Pine Falls refuses to help me renovate the old lodge. They'd rather whisper about curses than swing a hammer. Apparently, I'm the only one in town who doesn't believe in ghosts. So I hire Leni, a scientist who makes her living as a paranormal debunker. She's brilliant, fearless, and determined to prove there's nothing supernatural about this place. But spending a long night alone with her in this supposedly haunted lodge? That's when I realize the only thing being haunted here is me... by thoughts of making her mine. Totally Taken by the Mountain Man is a short and steamy instalove romance featuring a protective mountain man and the sassy scientist who turns his world upside down. Set in the cozy small mountain town of White Pine Falls, this instalove...

HarperI don't know why Knox, the local hiking guide, hates me. Every time I see him and say hello, he ignores me. What did I do to him to be treated like this? I decide to close my bakery for a couple of days and sign up for a private trip to a hidden waterfall with him as my guide. It's time I find out what his deal is. KnoxThe curvy girl owning Trout Creek's bakery caught my attention ever since she set foot in our town, but I can't let her know that. I've been burned too many times to give in to love. But then she shows up at the trail head for a hike with me, and I don't know if I can resist her any longer. Taught by the Hiking Guide is a steamy short instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhangers, NO cheating, and a Guaranteed HEA. This book is part of the series First Times in Trout Creek, a steamy romance series set in a small mountain town where every insanely hot guy finds a...

I want to give my V-card to my dad's best friend—a tattooed mountain man twice my age... HawkWhen my best friend asks me to get his daughter an internship at the tattoo parlor I own, I agree without thinking about it. But when Delilah walks in, the air gets knocked out of me. The last time I saw her, she was still a girl. Now, she's all woman and curves—all grown up. How am Isupposed to do the right thing and resist her? DelilahWorking for my dad's best friend seems like a sweet deal, but as soon as I lay eyes on him, I realize I've made a mistake. Hawk's a rugged, strong guy with piercing green eyes and skin full of ink. I want him more than I've ever wanted anyone. I know it's wrong to lust after my dad's best friend. But... how can something so wrong feel so right? Breaking the Rules with the Mountain Man is a short and...

MaxineA serious case of writer's block and a looming deadline bring me to a remote mountain cabin where I hope to finish my next book in peace. I hadn't counted on the insanely hot mountain man distracting me, though. I'm pretty sure he can help me spice up my scenes but I'm too inexperienced and afraid to ask him. SawyerThe curvy brunette arriving at my doorstep to rent my guest room is going to be trouble. Too bad I can't send her away because I desperately need the money. When I find out she's a romance author who has no idea how to write steamy scenes, I'm tempted to help her learn a thing or two. Will she let me be her first and make her mine or will she run away like all the other women in my life? Taught by the Mountain Man is a steamy short instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhangers, NO cheating, and a Guaranteed HEA. This book is part of the series First...

ErinI desperately need to get in shape. My sister's wedding is in four weeks, and I won't give her the satisfaction of making fun of my looks like she always does. Signing up for advanced aerobics turns out to be a bad move, though. Who knew that it would be too much to handle for me? Thankfully, the instructor offers me his personal trainer services at a discounted rate. After a few sessions with him, I'm already craving for more... JasonThe curvy girl hiring me to get her in shape catches the eye of everyone in the gym, but the way other men talk about her makes my blood boil. She's way too sweet and broken to be someone's fling. I'm going to sweep her off her feet and make her mine. In my arms, she'll be safe, protected, and loved. The only thing left to do now is only pray she feels the same way about me. Taught by the Personal Trainer is a steamy short instalove romance full of heat and...

Tracking down a missing hiker during a dangerous storm is just another day on the job for me, but when our new medic, Sarah, shows up, I'm the one who's lost. To her. AsherLeading Bearclaw Ridge's SAR team, I'm used to tough missions, but everything changes when Sarah steps in as our new medic. One look at this stunning, curvy woman, and I'm ready to risk it all for her. She tries to play it cool, acting like this is just a job, but I know better. Sarah's the one I want, and I'm determined to make her mine. SarahIn my line of work, emotions are a luxury I can't afford. I'm here to save lives, not pick up men. But then I meet Asher, the rugged mountain man leading Bearclaw Ridge's SAR team. My heart is on the line now, and it's impossible not to fall hard for him. But isn't there a rule against dating a colleague for a reason? Rescued by the Rugged Mountain Man is a short and...

CassieGetting an invite to speak at the most prestigious trade show convention for outdoor brands is a dream come true as a junior marketing assistant at Roaming Ridge Outfitters. But when we arrive at the inn where we'll be staying, there's a mix-up with our reservation. My boss and I will have to share a room—and a bed. While our company rules don't explicitly state that you can't share a bed with your boss, I imagine HR would disapprove. Then again, what am I supposed to do? Sleep on the street at Christmas time? Unlike our brand's tagline, I'm not built for enduring wilderness adventures, so I suck it up and hop into bed with him. The only thing I didn't count on was my boss being so... bossy in the bedroom we now have to share. Is it bad to admit I'm enjoying every second of it? Mountain Man Inn Love is a short and steamy instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, and a...

NateI'm quickly becoming the most sought-after tattoo artist in the area, and I'm determined to make it big. Nothing can distract me from reaching my goal—until Roxy walks into my tattoo shop. She's all curves, smiles, and innocence.There's only one problem. The age gap between us is too big. I'm twelve years her senior, so we shouldn't get involved. Right? But then she asks me to be her fake date for a reunion, and I can't possibly resist.RoxyAttending my high school reunion isn't something I look forward to. I'm single and broke, and the girl who ruined my high school years will be there, so I'd better skip the whole event.I wasn't counting on Trout Creek's gorgeous tattoo artist agreeing to be my fake date, though. Everything works out perfectly, except for one thing. My feelings for him are anything but fake.Taught by the Tattoo Artist is a short and steamy age gap instalove romance full of heat and heart with...

When a storm traps me on the mountain with my brother's best friend, I'm hoping he'll finally see me as more than his best friend's little sister... SloaneI've had a crush on my brother's best friend forever, but unfortunately, he left Bearclaw Ridge years ago to take a job at an offshore oil rig. Imagine my surprise when I head up the mountain for a delivery from The Grizzly Grove, and he opens the door. Maverick looks hotter than ever in his low-hanging sweatpants and bare chest, and I think he's happy to see me too. When a storm strands us together in his remote cabin, I have a feeling it won't just be the rain getting things wet—until a distressing call forces us to venture outside. Stuck Together with the Mountain Man is a short and steamy instalove romance full of heat and heart with NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, and a Guaranteed HEA. This book is part of Men of Bearclaw Ridge, a...