The Mountain Men of Heartwood Series by Poppy Parkes

When a stray dog brings a wounded veteran and a curvy veterinarian together, will they open themselves to the possibility that their connection is more than animal attraction?CarsonMy military days may have left me gruff and growly, but I’m no brute. When a lost dog runs in front of my truck, I’m not about it leave it there to suffer.I haul the poor thing to the animal hospital, planning to leave it there with my credit card number to pay for its care. The professionals can deal with the rest... moreWhen a stray dog brings a wounded veteran and a curvy veterinarian together, will they open themselves to the possibility that their connection is more than animal attraction?CarsonMy military days may have left me gruff and growly, but I’m no brute. When a lost dog runs in front of my truck, I’m not about it leave it there to suffer.I haul the poor thing to the animal hospital, planning to leave it there with my credit card number to pay for its care. The professionals can deal with the rest.At least, that’s the plan — until I meet Reese, the veterinarian on duty. For the first time since leaving the Army Rangers, I wonder if I’m wrong. Maybe love’s worth taking the leap…even for someone as messed up as me.ReeseI thought life was supposed to be more than this. Better than this. But here I am, stuck in the same rural town working the same job I started my career in seven years ago, still feeling like I’m waiting for my life to begin.Don’t get me wrong. I love being one of Heartwood’s veterinarians. But the Montana winters are long, the light is sparse, and I’m so damn lonely.I want adventure. I want romance.I haven’t found either here, and I’m ready to get the hell out of Heartwood and finally find the life I’m craving.Then Carson walks into my clinic with a hurt dog and a beard I’d love to dig my fingers into, a rugged romance novel fantasy come to life. Is it possible that this grumpy mountain man could be the adventure I’ve been waiting for? And, more importantly, am I brave enough to take the risk and find out?The mountain men of Heartwood have rough palms, thick beards, and big hearts. Join these stubborn, growly men of small town Montana as they find over-the-top insta-love with women they’d do anything to protect. Let The Mountain Men of Heartwood series steal you away to a place of wild beauty where feel-good, mostly-standalone love stories are born. Happily ever afters guaranteed! less

Will a snowstorm help them overcome the misunderstandings of their past to find a second chance at a future together?For him, she was the one that got away.For her, he was the one she could never forgive — or forget.When the wild winters of Montana force them back together, will it be their second chance at forever.. moreWill a snowstorm help them overcome the misunderstandings of their past to find a second chance at a future together?For him, she was the one that got away.For her, he was the one she could never forgive — or forget.When the wild winters of Montana force them back together, will it be their second chance at forever...or an icy disaster?Snowed In With the Mountain Man is an over-the-top forced proximity second chance instalove romance set in small town Montana that will put a smile on your face and heat up your heart...and maybe other parts. ;)---The mountain men of Heartwood have rough palms, thick beards, and big hearts. Join these stubborn, growly men of small town Montana as they find unexpected over-the-top instalove with women they’d do anything to protect.Let The Mountain Men of Heartwood series steal you away to a place of wild beauty where heart-warming, mostly-standalone love stories are born. Happily ever afters guaranteed! less

A disabled advocate for veterans + a big-bodied artist with baggage = a heart-warming small town romance!Wounded mountain man and veteran Hudson comes to Heartwood looking for hope, for others more than himself. Burly artist shop owner Avery has resigned herself to a solitary existence, taught too well by life that she’s too big, too much.When the two meet, they’re surprised by their connection — and how much that connection challenges everything they’ve learned to believe about themselves... moreA disabled advocate for veterans + a big-bodied artist with baggage = a heart-warming small town romance!Wounded mountain man and veteran Hudson comes to Heartwood looking for hope, for others more than himself. Burly artist shop owner Avery has resigned herself to a solitary existence, taught too well by life that she’s too big, too much.When the two meet, they’re surprised by their connection — and how much that connection challenges everything they’ve learned to believe about themselves. Are they brave enough to take the leap into the unknown together, or will disaster destroy their chance before they can seize it?Surprised by the Mountain Man is a steamy over-the-top instalove small town romance that will make you believe in the surprising power of love all over again. Happily ever after guaranteed! less

He was just supposed to provide a safe haven for the young mom and her baby, but sometimes love has bigger plans…Mariah is a single mom trying to escape her baby’s dangerous father, but she and her legal team need time to put together a solid custody case — and, in the meantime, she needs protection... moreHe was just supposed to provide a safe haven for the young mom and her baby, but sometimes love has bigger plans…Mariah is a single mom trying to escape her baby’s dangerous father, but she and her legal team need time to put together a solid custody case — and, in the meantime, she needs protection.Ace is the burly, bearded ex-military owner of the local mechanic shop, and he likes to be left alone, thank you very muchAnd yet, when he’s approached to help hide Mariah and her baby from her dangerous ex, he doesn’t have the heart to say no.But will the ghosts of his past come back to haunt him…and will they prevent him from protecting the single mother and child under his care if the man she’s running from finds her?Protected by the Mountain Man is a steamy, over-the-top, instalove small town romance that will warm your heart…and other parts. ;) Buckle up for a feel-good romance that will make you believe in the protective power of love at first sight all over again.The mountain men of Heartwood have rough palms, thick beards, and big hearts. Join these stubborn, growly men of small town Montana as they find over-the-top insta-love with women they’d do anything to protect.Let The Mountain Men of Heartwood series steal you away to a place of wild beauty where feel-good, mostly-standalone love stories are born. Happily ever afters guaranteed! less

She’s hurt. He’s lonely. Are they exactly what each other needs to heal their wounded hearts? Star learned too well that if you let a man into your heart, he will betray you. But that doesn’t stop her from longing for the kind of love she’s not sure exists.Barrow is a local school teacher, lonely in his mountain home, stuck in the rut of small town life.When he’s required to bring a date to a back-to-school social event, he finds himself looking at Star in a whole new light... moreShe’s hurt. He’s lonely. Are they exactly what each other needs to heal their wounded hearts? Star learned too well that if you let a man into your heart, he will betray you. But that doesn’t stop her from longing for the kind of love she’s not sure exists.Barrow is a local school teacher, lonely in his mountain home, stuck in the rut of small town life.When he’s required to bring a date to a back-to-school social event, he finds himself looking at Star in a whole new light.It’s not too long before she’s doing the same with Barrow, wondering if he could be the kind of man she could finally trust her heart with — if her fears don’t stop her from giving him a chance…Taught by the Mountain Man is a steamy, over-the-top, instalove small town romance that will warm your heart as the lonely mountain man schoolteacher and wounded barista stumble into love at (almost) first sight. ;) Happily ever after guaranteed!The mountain men of Heartwood have rough palms, thick beards, and big hearts. Join these stubborn, growly men of small town Montana as they find unexpected over-the-top instalove with women they’d do anything to protect. Let The Mountain Men of Heartwood series steal you away to a place of wild beauty where heart-warming, mostly-standalone love stories are born. Happily ever afters guaranteed! less