Moonshine Ridge Mountain Men Series by Rocklyn Ryder

Current Jones:It's the biggest news on the ridge since Birch McAllister managed to clear his family name; one of the shops downtown got rented.Moonshine Ridge is a tight community. We like to think we're welcoming, but opening a new business in a town where no one knows you? That's a recipe for failure in a place that tends to support its own.The truth is, you'd be best to establish some local connections that will vouch for you if you want to be successful on the ridge... moreCurrent Jones:It's the biggest news on the ridge since Birch McAllister managed to clear his family name; one of the shops downtown got rented.Moonshine Ridge is a tight community. We like to think we're welcoming, but opening a new business in a town where no one knows you? That's a recipe for failure in a place that tends to support its own.The truth is, you'd be best to establish some local connections that will vouch for you if you want to be successful on the ridge.So when I get my first look at the barefoot woman on the ladder with the paint roller in her hand, I tell myself my intentions are purely neighborly; that the soft curves and determined spirit that have me out of my mind with need have nothing to do with volunteering to help her get her brewery up and running.I'm going to make sure Ginger's new business is a success in Moonshine Ridge and then I'm going to claim her soft body and make her mine, because I knew the moment I laid eyes on her that the real reason Ginger was driven to the mountain was to be my wife.****Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves. The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of instalove, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Rapid Jones:Moonshine Ridge never had a doctor when I was growing up. Anything that Mom couldn't fix with a bandage and a kiss meant a drive down to the clinic in the valley.Now one of the big medical groups has built a rural clinic with living quarters attached for the doctor they've stationed here.Never paid much attention till the night I have to drag my buddy out of a bar fight with a busted nose... moreRapid Jones:Moonshine Ridge never had a doctor when I was growing up. Anything that Mom couldn't fix with a bandage and a kiss meant a drive down to the clinic in the valley.Now one of the big medical groups has built a rural clinic with living quarters attached for the doctor they've stationed here.Never paid much attention till the night I have to drag my buddy out of a bar fight with a busted nose.When we hit the emergency call ringer on the clinic door, I'm not prepared for the woman that answers the call.A single mom with a new medical license, determined to make a better life for herself and her son here in the mountains; Sage Everett is all business...but she's also all woman.She needs a man who will prove to her that she deserves to be love, and her son needs to know what a father is supposed to be.I know I'm that man for both of them but Sage isn't quick to trust again and she's giving me an ache that no prescription can cure-- I won't be well until I can convince Doctor Everett to kiss it and make it better. less

I said Sparrow was my fiancee to protect her, but I plan to make our engagement real.Vale DiazThe pretty, young thing pouring my whiskey today is new around here. One look and immediately I'm a man obsessed. But Sparrow doesn't need a grumpy, ex-Marine hovering over her.The corps left me with too many scars; both the kind that show and the kind that don't, for me to think this ray of sunshine would have anything to do with the likes of me... moreI said Sparrow was my fiancee to protect her, but I plan to make our engagement real.Vale DiazThe pretty, young thing pouring my whiskey today is new around here. One look and immediately I'm a man obsessed. But Sparrow doesn't need a grumpy, ex-Marine hovering over her.The corps left me with too many scars; both the kind that show and the kind that don't, for me to think this ray of sunshine would have anything to do with the likes of me.Until some pencil-neck weasel comes into the bar one night while I'm nursing a drink I only ordered so I could see Sparrow.He wants her back; orders her to walk off her job and come home with him this instant.That's when I stand up, using all six foot, five inches of my wide frame to tell the nitwit to leave my fiancée alone.Now Sparrow's stuck with me, pretending I'm the love of her life while we wait for her ex to give up and leave town without her.But when our little charade crosses the line, I only have one chance to convince her that I'm not pretending.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Osprey "Oz" LancasterWhen it comes to Meadow Diaz, I can't seem to do anything right, including convincing her that she's mine.***Meadow Diaz's combination of feminine curves and take-no-prisoners attitude had me too wound up to remember my own name back when were in school. I might not have handled my crush very well.In fact, I might have handled it by being a total jerk to her... moreOsprey "Oz" LancasterWhen it comes to Meadow Diaz, I can't seem to do anything right, including convincing her that she's mine.***Meadow Diaz's combination of feminine curves and take-no-prisoners attitude had me too wound up to remember my own name back when were in school. I might not have handled my crush very well.In fact, I might have handled it by being a total jerk to her.She was my best buddy's little sister and then, one day, my best buddy was beating the hell out of me and telling me to never look at her again. Suddenly I didn't have a best buddy or a chance with the girl of my dreams.We're all grown up now and Meadow's back from college, working her first year as a back-country ranger, stationed right here in her hometown of Moonshine Ridge-- and partnered with the local wildland inspector-- the guy she sees as the same jerk from high school even though I'm even crazier about her than ever.And that protective big brother of hers? His plan is to kill first and ask questions later when the guy that his sister once begged him to protect her from gets caught inspecting more than the wilderness fire protection plan.How am I supposed to convince a group of Bigfoot hunters that the viral video that was filmed up here is a fake, convince Meadow to marry me, convince her brother not to murder me, and get all of us off this summit before the advancing wildfire traps us up here together?***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.Mountain Man's Treasure is a fun, short read, with some brother's best friend, enemies to lovers, work place romance vibes in a small town setting. The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Nothing is Going to Touch Her but Me. Glen Diaz These mountains are notorious for the mythical beasts reported to live here, but it's not Bigfoot that the curvy cryptozoologist needs to worry about.The recent videos hitting the internet have a whole new crop of monster hunters crawling the mountains where I live.When I come across Finch camped out alone with nothing to defend herself with but her camera, every protective instinct in my body surges to life... moreNothing is Going to Touch Her but Me. Glen Diaz These mountains are notorious for the mythical beasts reported to live here, but it's not Bigfoot that the curvy cryptozoologist needs to worry about.The recent videos hitting the internet have a whole new crop of monster hunters crawling the mountains where I live.When I come across Finch camped out alone with nothing to defend herself with but her camera, every protective instinct in my body surges to life.There's more lurking in the woods than the legendary skunk ape, and I'll do whatever I have to keep the beautiful, young grad student safe.The only thing that's going to touch this woman is me; because Finch isn't just another scientist looking for proof-- she's mine.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves. The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Thank God Robin's all right. That's the last thing I remember thinking before I lost consciousness.The headstrong young rookie joining the crew for the summer fire season is everything I could hope for in a woman. She's as tough as any of the guys on my team, with mouthwatering curves that beg to be claimed.I have every intention of making Robin mine, until a chance accident puts me in a hospital bed for months... moreThank God Robin's all right. That's the last thing I remember thinking before I lost consciousness.The headstrong young rookie joining the crew for the summer fire season is everything I could hope for in a woman. She's as tough as any of the guys on my team, with mouthwatering curves that beg to be claimed.I have every intention of making Robin mine, until a chance accident puts me in a hospital bed for months.Robin's by my side through it all; the air lift to the burn ward in Seattle, recovery, rehab, coming back to Moonshine Ridge less than the man I was before.I'd be a fool to let her go.Until I see what a life with me really means for her.That's when I know the ring in my pocket can never go on Robin's finger.I almost died to save her, I can't ask her to do the same for me.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

The Rebel and the LawmanWhen I became the face of the law in the tiny mountain town of Moonshine Ridge, it was easy to resist Terra. She was my buddy's baby sister; far too young for me and about as off-limits as girls in my new jurisdiction can get.I've done my best to be a man of honor, but Terra's sweet curves and fiery spirit have become too much temptation for me to resist.Problem is, she hates my badge... moreThe Rebel and the LawmanWhen I became the face of the law in the tiny mountain town of Moonshine Ridge, it was easy to resist Terra. She was my buddy's baby sister; far too young for me and about as off-limits as girls in my new jurisdiction can get.I've done my best to be a man of honor, but Terra's sweet curves and fiery spirit have become too much temptation for me to resist.Problem is, she hates my badge.Terra's got a rebel streak in her that's wider than the mountains that split this state in half. She's not about to give her heart to a man in a uniform but my blood boils to claim this woman.My little rebel says she doesn't like being bossed around, but it turns out that's not exactly true and there's only one way I need Terra to lose control.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Raine HartI couldn't care less about fancy coffee, but what I do like about having the new cafe open on the mountain is the curvy little thing brewing it. The first time I set eyes on April Holloway, she looks like she could use a month of good meals and a good night's sleep.I tell myself I'm just trying to help her out-- make sure her business takes hold here in a small mountain town where bearded men in flannel can't tell the difference between light and dark espresso roasts and don't care... moreRaine HartI couldn't care less about fancy coffee, but what I do like about having the new cafe open on the mountain is the curvy little thing brewing it. The first time I set eyes on April Holloway, she looks like she could use a month of good meals and a good night's sleep.I tell myself I'm just trying to help her out-- make sure her business takes hold here in a small mountain town where bearded men in flannel can't tell the difference between light and dark espresso roasts and don't care.Or maybe it's the haunted look about her that I know all too well that has me wasting six dollars on a cup of coffee every morning.All I know is that she stirs up something inside me that I never thought I'd get for myself and now I'll do anything to keep it. No matter how hard April pushes me away, I'll keep pulling her back.Because now I know what it feels like to want to be alive.April's fighting demons even darker than my own and I'll slay every one of them to claim my girl.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Augustus DamianiThe lead engineering position at the remote hydro-electric plant is lonelier than a light-house keeper-- but one look at the curvy trespasser picking wildflowers and I know that's about to change.***I've heard the whispers going around the mountain town of Moonshine Ridge-- rumors of who I am and what I'm hiding from...if they knew the truth, would they think any worse of me?It's better if I keep my distance, so I let them gossip while I hide in my mountain fortress... moreAugustus DamianiThe lead engineering position at the remote hydro-electric plant is lonelier than a light-house keeper-- but one look at the curvy trespasser picking wildflowers and I know that's about to change.***I've heard the whispers going around the mountain town of Moonshine Ridge-- rumors of who I am and what I'm hiding from...if they knew the truth, would they think any worse of me?It's better if I keep my distance, so I let them gossip while I hide in my mountain fortress. I'm content to watch the seasons tick by in solitude-- until I see her.The curvy little beauty picking wildflowers on the land I'm paid to watch over has me wanting a life I don't deserve.Zephyr Hart is young, and pure, with a light shining from inside her that I can't risk dimming. She deserves better things that I have to offer her. But when she calls my bluff, I'm a man unhinged and that's when we both discover the lengths I'll go to make her mine.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

Five years ago, I gave up a career in pro ball after it cost me everything.My family thinks I returned to Moonshine Ridge because they needed me here, but they don't know the secrets I keep from them.Turns out, neither do I.When the past I thought I'd lost forever comes looking for me, she does it with a four-year-old boy by the hand... moreFive years ago, I gave up a career in pro ball after it cost me everything.My family thinks I returned to Moonshine Ridge because they needed me here, but they don't know the secrets I keep from them.Turns out, neither do I.When the past I thought I'd lost forever comes looking for me, she does it with a four-year-old boy by the hand. One that looks too much like the man in the mirror for me to question anything other than why the hell did it take her this long?I thought Junie was gone, another casualty of my downfall, but it turns out we've both been lied to.The question is; do we take this second chance, now that we know that our first one was stolen, or am I about to lose everything important to me one more time?***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order. less

January Quinn is a sunbeam in a hailstorm, bringing light and warmth to a place inside me that I thought was destined was to stay dark forever, but making her mine means coming back to the place I swore I was done with. A place that's made it all too clear it's done with me.I swore I'd never come back to Moonshine Ridge. but my baby sister is getting married and since we lost our father when she was just a baby, I've always promised I'd be the one to walk her down the aisle... moreJanuary Quinn is a sunbeam in a hailstorm, bringing light and warmth to a place inside me that I thought was destined was to stay dark forever, but making her mine means coming back to the place I swore I was done with. A place that's made it all too clear it's done with me.I swore I'd never come back to Moonshine Ridge. but my baby sister is getting married and since we lost our father when she was just a baby, I've always promised I'd be the one to walk her down the aisle.Checking into my room at the newly renovated ski resort, owned by one of the few people left around here that's willing to welcome me back, all I'm thinking about is how soon I can get back off this mountain.When I see the curvy ski instructor that works at the lodge, it might as well be another punch to face; because there's not a doubt in my mind that January Quinn is mine...and there's not a hope in my heart that I can have her.This mountain community is Jan's whole life now, but the small town I grew up in is a better place without me in it.I wish I was still the guy that could break promises as easily as I could break the seal on a new bottle, because the Ridge isn't home any more and it doesn't want me back.I may have managed to crawl my way out of the bottle, but January is proving to be an addiction I don't have the strength to walk away from.***Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of insta-love, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order.This book concludes the series, it is now safe to binge! less