They say the ex-military man on the mountain cant be trusted.

He’s dangerous. Unstable. A man better left alone.

But when Griffins truck breaks down and he walks into my auto shop, all I see is a gentle giant with pain behind his eyes.

I tell myself Im just being professional when I offer him my truck.

Tell myself Im just being kind when I defend him to my friends.

But the truth is, I feel an undeniable pull toward Griffin—and when he leans in to kiss me, I’ve never wanted anything more.

Now Im risking my reputation, my friendships, and my fathers legacy…

…all for a man who could be just as bad as the rumors say.

Shes running from her controlling brother. Hes a protective stranger who offers her a ride. A snowstorm forces them to share a room at a small-town innand changes everything.

Ive planned my escape down to the minute—cash saved, bus schedule researched, backpack hidden in my closet. Living under my brothers control has taught me how to be invisible.

But I never planned for the snowstorm.

Or for the rugged stranger who offers me a ride.

Ryder is everything my brother warned me about: intimidatingly handsome, quietly watchful, and radiating the kind of raw strength that makes my heart race.

But theres a gentleness in his eyes that makes me see not all strength is meant to cage.

When a snowstorm traps us together at a small-town inn just before Christmas, I discover what real safety feels like. His calloused hands are tender when they touch me. His broad shoulders make me feel protected instead of trapped.

For the first time in my life, I want something more than just escape.

By the time the roads have cleared, Ryder has stolen my heart—but my freedom lies in a town hundreds of miles away and my only option is to leave him behind.

If only I could convince my heart to let him go.

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She was just supposed to be a ranch hand.

Not the object of my obsession.

I’ve lived long enough to know better. Been married. Raised a son.

Love’s in the past. Or at least it should be.

But Claire is making me question everything.

She’s got me wanting things I shouldn’t want.

The way she looks at me, the way she teases…I know she feels it, too.

But I can’t go there. It’s wrong. It’s dangerous.

It’s also getting too damn hard to resist.

First she was my best friend's sister.

Then she was my whole world.

Until she left to chase her dreams—and became America's Sweetheart.

Now Sierra is back in our small Montana town, looking for something she can't find in the spotlight.

And suddenly my ranch, with its open skies and lazily grazing horses, no longer feels like enough.

Sierra's curves unleash the untamed part of me,

and the connection between the two of us is still there, stronger than ever, even after all these years.

She's still the girl who used to sing in my truck.

Shes still the girl who makes everything feel right.

Still the girl whose love was always pure.

But is this reunion meant to be a true second chance, or just a nostalgic reminder of the past?

A fiercely protective hero. A thrill-seeking heroine. Kept apart—and forced together.

Five years ago, I made a vow to my best friend that I would watch over his daughter after he was gone.

He also made me promise to keep my distance.

Better for everyone if she doesn't know, he said.

And so, ever since, I've been Leila's secret protector.

At the slightest whiff of danger, I step in and keep her safe. A never-ending responsibility, given the girl.

But the hardest part hasn't been keeping Leila safe.

The hardest part has been keeping myself sane while falling in love.

I've tried and tried to rid myself of this infatuation, but it's only gotten worse.

Leila is my everything, my heart's desire, my one and only.

And she's the one woman I've sworn to stay away from.

I won't break that promise.

Not now. Not ever.

I thought I could raise a kid on my own.

But between my daughter's summer activities and my work schedule, I have no choice but to hire help.

Enter Ryan, a six-foot-three manny who looks like he belongs in an underwear ad.

I can't stop staring at him. Those gorgeous eyes. Those muscles. That hair.

But the thing that really gets me is how good he is with my kiddo.

He's everything I've ever wanted in a partner, down to the way he embraces my daughter's quirks.

I know that nothing can happen between myself and Ryan.

And yet I can't help but fantasize about a future with him…

…full of breathless kisses, wedding bells, and a growing family.

I shouldn't be interested in the voluptuous beauty who runs the wildlife sanctuary next door.

She's too young for me. Too out of my league. Too different than me.

And yet from the moment I lay eyes on her wearing those dirt-smudged curve-hugging overalls, she's a permanent fixture in my mind.

I try to keep my distance. But it's an impossible task.

And the more I get to know her, the more I find myself in the clutches of an unspeakable desire:

to make her mine, to satisfy her every need, to fill her over and over again with my seed.

But is this primal urge just a wild fantasy I'm entertaining…

…or is it the real deal?

I've been waiting my whole life for my soulmate.

So when a beauty named Juliet walks into my bakery, I immediately know she's the one.

No one has ever looked so angelically beautiful to me.

She has the sweetest laugh, the most stunning curves

and I can easily imagine her belly round with our child.

The only problem?

There's a big sparkly engagement ring on her hand.

Damn. Talk about a sunken heart.

Maybe this is a sign that I'm destined to be alone forever.

But I refuse to believe the universe is that cruel.

And until Juliet says I do to another man, I'm not giving up hope.

All I wanted was a simple arrangement.

Something casual, with no strings attached, to help clear my head.

What do I end up with?

A completely inexperienced woman. Sure, she's pretty. But she's clueless about what to do with those curves.

And yet what initially seems like a lost cause turns out to be a surprisingly good fit.

She's eager to learn. She's open to trying anything. And despite our differences, the chemistry is undeniable.

Actually, maybe the chemistry is a little too good.

But nothing real is going to come of this little arrangement we have.

Wedding bells and wailing babies have never been in my plans.

Not with her, not with anyone.

End of story.