The Sovereign Mountain Series by Raya Morris Edwards

I have to have her. I’ve been alone for so long. I never thought I would want to change that. But when I saw her, I knew she was meant to be mine. And now that her husband is…gone, it’s time to make my move. I’ve never felt like this about anyone. I want her everything, her body, her mind, her soul. And I’ll do what it takes to make her my submissive. I’ll keep her safe, forgive her debts, and make everyone who’s ever hurt her pay. All I need is her name on that dotted line... moreI have to have her. I’ve been alone for so long. I never thought I would want to change that. But when I saw her, I knew she was meant to be mine. And now that her husband is…gone, it’s time to make my move. I’ve never felt like this about anyone. I want her everything, her body, her mind, her soul. And I’ll do what it takes to make her my submissive. I’ll keep her safe, forgive her debts, and make everyone who’s ever hurt her pay. All I need is her name on that dotted line. “All roads lead to Sovereign Mountain. ”. Set against the sweeping backdrop of northern Montana in winter, Sovereign is the perfect spicy love story for dark romance readers. Keira Garrison has never known affection from her husband. After being tricked into giving up her family ranch, she finds herself lost and miserable in an unhappy marriage. But one night, she meets the arresting Gerard Sovereign, her husband’s rival and the owner of the biggest cattle ranch in Montana. Sparks fly. Their chemistry is undeniable. But then tragedy strikes and Keira finds herself widowed and alone, unprotected from her late husband’s brothers who will stop at nothing to take the land she inherited. With nowhere to go and no one to turn to, Keira finds herself at the mercy of Gerard Sovereign. He’s handsome, mysterious, dangerous, and hiding secrets that will turn her world upside down. But he’s also her last hope. Sovereign is a dual POV, age gap, dark, high heat romance with an anti-hero MMC. Please check content warnings before reading. less

Redbird is an extended epilogue of about 20,000 words for Sovereign, set six years after the book ends. It's a heartwarming (and high heat) look into Keira and Gerard and their family life on Sovereign Mountain Ranch.

All Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. Set in the rural beauty of northern Montana, Westin delves into the tumultuous love story of Westin Quinn and Diane Carter. Diane has lived on Carter Farms for her entire life. Raised by her grandmother, she learned to be strong, smart, and independent. But after her grandmother’s death, Diane finds herself stuck in a tedious existence, under the thumb of her bitter brother, David... moreAll Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. Set in the rural beauty of northern Montana, Westin delves into the tumultuous love story of Westin Quinn and Diane Carter. Diane has lived on Carter Farms for her entire life. Raised by her grandmother, she learned to be strong, smart, and independent. But after her grandmother’s death, Diane finds herself stuck in a tedious existence, under the thumb of her bitter brother, David. All that changes when a cowboy from Sovereign Mountain, the biggest and most infamous ranch around, shows up. He’s dangerous and forbidden. And he pulls her into a whirlwind, scorching hot romance that’s doomed from the start. But when faced with the possibility of losing the family farm, Diane is forced to give up the one thing she wants most—freedom to choose her own destiny. She’s not as alone as she thinks, because Westin Quinn, the cowboy from Sovereign Mountain, never moved on. And he’s getting his girl back. Westin is a dark, cowboy romance with heavy themes and content suitable for adults only. TWs are provided on the author's site. less

Darling Bride is the accompanying novella set after Westin. It is an extended epilogue/accompanying novella to Westin and cannot be read as a standalone. It is part of the Sovereign Mountain Series and must be read after reading Westin, book two in the Sovereign Mountain Series.

All Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. Freya Hatfield knows one thing for certain—to never, ever get tangled up with a man like Deacon Ryder. Growing up surrounded by her harsh stepfather, Aiden Hatfield, and his sons, she vowed to not to repeat the same cycle as her mother... moreAll Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. Freya Hatfield knows one thing for certain—to never, ever get tangled up with a man like Deacon Ryder. Growing up surrounded by her harsh stepfather, Aiden Hatfield, and his sons, she vowed to not to repeat the same cycle as her mother. But after leaving her home in the Appalachian Mountains to move to rural Montana, six months later she finds herself the obsession of their neighbor—a much older, rough, tattooed rancher with a dark past and a willingness to do what it takes to get what he wants. He’s everything she swore she’d never accept. But all it takes is one fateful meeting on a stormy night, and she can’t stop coming back to him. When circumstances pit Aiden and Deacon against each other, Freya quickly becomes a bargaining chip in a harsh dispute. And as Freya gives into Deacon’s obsession, they both find something so much darker than they expected. And something sweet enough to fight for. less

After getting out of rehab, Bittern settles in at Ryder Ranch. Still recovering from a difficult past back home, he’s determined to build a new life for himself in Montana. Working on the ranch is the uncomplicated life he’s always wanted. Until he sets eyes on the ranch manager’s daughter. Fresh off a breakup, Janie returns to Ryder Ranch for a long weekend... moreAfter getting out of rehab, Bittern settles in at Ryder Ranch. Still recovering from a difficult past back home, he’s determined to build a new life for himself in Montana. Working on the ranch is the uncomplicated life he’s always wanted. Until he sets eyes on the ranch manager’s daughter. Fresh off a breakup, Janie returns to Ryder Ranch for a long weekend. She’s not interested in dating again so soon, but when she sees the newest wrangler, stoic and unassuming Bittern Hatfield, she can’t stop thinking about him. Neither of them are ready for a relationship, but fate has other plans. Slowly, Bittern opens up to the idea of having a better future and Janie begins to wonder if her life in the city is what she wanted after all. All These Gentle Birds. is the short and sweet story of Bittern and Janie, characters found in Deacon, the third book in The Sovereign Mountain Series. It is not a standalone and must be read after reading. Deacon. . less

Sweet Beloved is the accompanying novella set seventeen years after Deacon. It is an extended epilogue/accompanying novella to Deacon and cannot be read as a standalone. It is related to the Sovereign Mountain Series and must be read after reading Deacon, the third book.

All Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. After a difficult start in Kentucky, Jensen Childress has spent the last twenty years living out his childhood dream of being a cowboy. Single and guarded, he’s evaded his past and the man who ruined his life by keeping his head down in Montana. Until one night, he meets Della, a captivating woman who steals his heart. As quickly as they fall for each other, he discovers she’s hiding a terrible secret entangled with his devastating past... moreAll Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. After a difficult start in Kentucky, Jensen Childress has spent the last twenty years living out his childhood dream of being a cowboy. Single and guarded, he’s evaded his past and the man who ruined his life by keeping his head down in Montana. Until one night, he meets Della, a captivating woman who steals his heart. As quickly as they fall for each other, he discovers she’s hiding a terrible secret entangled with his devastating past. And she’s desperate for his help. Rocked by betrayal, but still convinced there’s a chance Della could be the woman for him, Jensen takes this as his opportunity to lay his ghosts to rest. Even if it means going back to the one place on Earth he swore he’d never see again. Together, they return to the mountains to face their demons. There, in the dangerous world of Jensen’s past and Della’s present, they find themselves unraveling years of pain as they fight for a better future. Jensen is a high heat, single mom cowboy romance. It is the fourth book in the bestselling dark cowboy series The Sovereign Mountain Series. It can be read as an interconnected standalone or a total standalone. Please see the author's site for additional info regarding content. less

Into the Sun is the accompanying novella for Jensen, the fourth book in the Sovereign Mountain Series. It follows Jensen and Della years after their marriage and provides a glimpse into their family and future in Montana. This novella must be read after completing Jensen, but is not necessary to reading Jensen and Della's full story.