Claimed by the Mountain Man (Rugged Desires #1)
Clark Quatermain
Cole flies to Oregon to outrun heartbreak. A solo hike should clear his head, but a missed trail marker leaves him miles off-course as dusk creeps in. The lone glow of a cedar-log cabin is his only hope—along with its rugged, self-sufficient owner, Reed, who ditched civilization for silent peaks and a wood-burning stove.
Reed isn’t looking for company, yet he can’t leave the shivering hiker outside to freeze. While Cole warms up, the weather turns savage: branches shatter, wind hammers the roof, and the two men are locked inside with a dwindling woodpile and a single narrow mattress. Forced proximity sparks blistering chemistry as Cole discovers rough mountain hands feel nothing like the slick city love he left behind—and Reed learns some storms are worth opening the door for.
• High-heat MM romance • Hurt/comfort • Forced proximity • Bi-awakening vibes • Happy-For-Now ending
At 10,000 words, this novella is a one-night binge and the perfect entry point to the Rugged Desires series.
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