Rough & Ready Country Series by Engrid Eaves

This grumpy mountain man is her savior … until he demands complete surrender! Maksim. During a freak March blizzard, I save a stranded woman from freezing. The thanks I get in return? She declares me a creep, a dimwit, and a thief. Despite her wicked mouth, the ungrateful city girl’s got curves for days. And seeing her in my flannel inspires dark, dirty desires. The longer we’re snowed in, the more I realize begrudging gratitude won’t cut it. Alex... moreThis grumpy mountain man is her savior … until he demands complete surrender! Maksim. During a freak March blizzard, I save a stranded woman from freezing. The thanks I get in return? She declares me a creep, a dimwit, and a thief. Despite her wicked mouth, the ungrateful city girl’s got curves for days. And seeing her in my flannel inspires dark, dirty desires. The longer we’re snowed in, the more I realize begrudging gratitude won’t cut it. Alex. Nothing comes for free, and no good deed goes unpunished. Maybe that’s why I accuse the grumpy mountain man who saves me of ulterior motives. But honestly, I’m the one drooling over every inch of his muscular frame. Would one snowbound night with this rugged Alpha satisfy the lust rising in my core? The closer we get, the hotter the sparks fly, and I’m wondering how I’ll breathe — let alone move on — without my gruff savior once the snow melts. Cuddle up with this steamy, forced proximity instalove about a reclusive mountain man, the curvy classical musician he rescues, and what happens when passion sizzles, painful pasts are laid bare, and love demands total surrender. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

This grumpy mountain man is her savior … until he demands complete surrender! Maksim. During a freak March blizzard, I save a stranded woman from freezing. The thanks I get in return? She declares me a creep, a dimwit, and a thief. Despite her wicked mouth, the ungrateful city girl’s got curves for days. And seeing her in my flannel inspires dark, dirty desires. The longer we’re snowed in, the more I realize begrudging gratitude won’t cut it. Alex... moreThis grumpy mountain man is her savior … until he demands complete surrender! Maksim. During a freak March blizzard, I save a stranded woman from freezing. The thanks I get in return? She declares me a creep, a dimwit, and a thief. Despite her wicked mouth, the ungrateful city girl’s got curves for days. And seeing her in my flannel inspires dark, dirty desires. The longer we’re snowed in, the more I realize begrudging gratitude won’t cut it. Alex. Nothing comes for free, and no good deed goes unpunished. Maybe that’s why I accuse the grumpy mountain man who saves me of ulterior motives. But honestly, I’m the one drooling over every inch of his muscular frame. Would one snowbound night with this rugged Alpha satisfy the lust rising in my core? The closer we get, the hotter the sparks fly, and I’m wondering how I’ll breathe — let alone move on — without my gruff savior once the snow melts. Cuddle up with this steamy, forced proximity instalove about a reclusive mountain man, the curvy classical musician he rescues, and what happens when passion sizzles, painful pasts are laid bare, and love demands total surrender. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

This mountain man’s sworn off love … until he gets a curvy girl offer he can’t resist. Logan. There’s no rest for the wicked and the same goes for Mountain Search and Rescue Unit Leaders . .. especially in the towering Sierra Nevadas. If I’m not on top of my game, people suffer, and lives are lost. Distractions, like relationships, are for other people … not me. But then I’m blindsided by my sister-in-law’s best friend Jess, a blond bombshell who’s totally off-limits... moreThis mountain man’s sworn off love … until he gets a curvy girl offer he can’t resist. Logan. There’s no rest for the wicked and the same goes for Mountain Search and Rescue Unit Leaders . .. especially in the towering Sierra Nevadas. If I’m not on top of my game, people suffer, and lives are lost. Distractions, like relationships, are for other people … not me. But then I’m blindsided by my sister-in-law’s best friend Jess, a blond bombshell who’s totally off-limits. I sure as hell don’t deserve her, but I’ll stop at nothing to save her. Question is: Will I ever be able to let her go? Jess. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. That’s the only way to describe meeting my best friend’s brother-in-law, Logan, a handsome mountain man with too many red flags to count. I know I should keep things professional, but lust has a way of undoing my best intentions. Or is it something more? That’s a question I’m not ready to answer …. Until I’m forced to confront my darkest fears, realizing along the way what and who matters most. What’s a girl to do when she falls for a man who’s written off love? Rewrite the rules. Dive into this steamy instalove about an OTT hero who’s sworn off love, the curvy journalist who's got him rethinking everything, and what happens when fate forces them to confront past hurts for a chance at forever. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

This small-town sheriff won’t break the rules … until his curvy employee changes up the game! CricketIf working for my high school crush makes me a masochist, I’m guilty as charged. Rough & Ready Country’s star quarterback-turned-sheriff has held me under his sway for years. But while I drool, he barely notices I exist. Until I blindside him with a career jump, creating much-needed space he’s reluctant to give. When my new job title lands me in hot water, my former boss rides to the rescue... moreThis small-town sheriff won’t break the rules … until his curvy employee changes up the game! CricketIf working for my high school crush makes me a masochist, I’m guilty as charged. Rough & Ready Country’s star quarterback-turned-sheriff has held me under his sway for years. But while I drool, he barely notices I exist. Until I blindside him with a career jump, creating much-needed space he’s reluctant to give. When my new job title lands me in hot water, my former boss rides to the rescue. Now, I’ve got his full attention. But is it too late? ChristianCricket has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. The curvy dispatcher tests my professionalism in ways I’m not ready to admit. As much as I yearn to claim her, my past won’t allow it …I’m convinced she can do better than me until I get a wake-up call I can’t ignore. And when fate threatens to take her from me? I ride through hell and back to save her. I’ll kill the man who lays a hand on her, though I know I’ll never be able to follow my own rule. Devour this steamy, small-town romance about a sheriff who won’t break the rules, the curvy employee who refuses to settle for less, and what happens when long-buried passions spontaneously combust. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

This small-town cowboy doesn't believe in second chances until a curvy nurse from his past mends two broken hearts. Zane. The history runs long and hot when it comes to Rebecca "Birdie" Jenkins. I remember when we couldn't keep our hands off each other. Now, I can barely stand to look at her. Let alone see her every day at Rough & Ready Ranch, working as my dad's home healthcare nurse. My brothers think I'm being stubborn—that I should give her a break... moreThis small-town cowboy doesn't believe in second chances until a curvy nurse from his past mends two broken hearts. Zane. The history runs long and hot when it comes to Rebecca "Birdie" Jenkins. I remember when we couldn't keep our hands off each other. Now, I can barely stand to look at her. Let alone see her every day at Rough & Ready Ranch, working as my dad's home healthcare nurse. My brothers think I'm being stubborn—that I should give her a break. But the break she gave my heart years ago is something I'm still not over . .. and not about to repeat. Birdie. I’ll never stop regretting the way things ended with Zane. But he returned the favor in kind, heaping a dose of heartache on me that still makes my chest throb. It’s easier to hate the ranch foreman—who haunts my dreams—than to admit to the smoldering feelings locked inside. Problem is, he's sexier than hell, and while my heart may say no, my body's got other ideas …. Dive into this steamy second-chance romance about a tough-as-nails ranch foreman, the curvy nurse he can’t forget, and what happens when passions ignite, painful pasts are laid bare, and two broken hearts mend into one. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

This small-town firefighter's bad-boy ways are legendary until a curvy hometown sweetheart makes him walk the line. Faith. My parents and church raised me to know better when it comes to good-looking bad boys. But Travis is a temptation I can’t resist and one no one ever needs to know about. Until the plus sign on the pregnancy test reveals that a steamy, starlit country night is about to result in a permanent name change to Mama... moreThis small-town firefighter's bad-boy ways are legendary until a curvy hometown sweetheart makes him walk the line. Faith. My parents and church raised me to know better when it comes to good-looking bad boys. But Travis is a temptation I can’t resist and one no one ever needs to know about. Until the plus sign on the pregnancy test reveals that a steamy, starlit country night is about to result in a permanent name change to Mama. I have my doubts about whether the hunky wildland firefighter will ever give up his wandering ways …. And I'm not sure how I feel about losing my good girl reputation, but when baby makes three, all bets are off. Travis. Classic car restorer. Wildland firefighter. Ladies’ man. All-around adrenaline junkie. My plate’s full when it comes to work, fun, and everything in between until Faith, the sweetest, curviest girl in Rough & Ready, steals my heart. Something about her turns my world upside down and sets my body on fire, but she's made up her mind about me and won't give an inch . .. Until I take her on a ride, she won't soon forget, thanks to an unexpected baby. I’m all-in when it comes to building a family and life with my dream girl …. But how do I make her see me for the man I am rather than the past I’ve left behind? Devour this steamy bad boy / good girl pregnancy romance about a risk-taking small-town firefighter, the curvy hometown sweetheart he longs to claim, and what happens when passions ignite and an unexpected delivery knits two wounded souls into one family. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

This OTT alpha male warrior and security company owner will protect his estranged wife at all costs … but will it cost him a second chance? WolfeIzzie used to be the center of my world. No matter where an Army Ranger mission took me, she was the rock that grounded me through the chaos, the reason behind every sacrifice, worth every ounce of pain. But years of hurt and unresolved emotions have culminated in the unsigned divorce papers in front of me... moreThis OTT alpha male warrior and security company owner will protect his estranged wife at all costs … but will it cost him a second chance? WolfeIzzie used to be the center of my world. No matter where an Army Ranger mission took me, she was the rock that grounded me through the chaos, the reason behind every sacrifice, worth every ounce of pain. But years of hurt and unresolved emotions have culminated in the unsigned divorce papers in front of me. She says she’s moved on, but how’s that possible when I can’t breathe without her? When my security company wins a contract at the museum she directs, Izzie’s madder than hell. But I can tell by the way she looks at me, more than pain and anger brews beneath the surface. I’ll do anything to keep her safe, especially when she stumbles into a dangerous crime scene that could take her from me forever. But is it too late for love and forgiveness to triumph? Dive into this steamy mountain man / curvy girl romance about an OTT alpha male warrior who can’t let go, the curvy museum director who refuses to look back, and what happens when passions ignite and a dangerous black market criminal ring threatens to destroy everything. Part of the Rough & Ready Country series, each book is a standalone. less

Jasmine Estrada takes my breath away. But the curvy twenty-two-year-old paralegal is too young, too wrapped up in a bad relationship, and too employed by me to be a love interest. At least, that's what I think until she needs a Christmas favor I can't refuse. .. Pretend to be her fake boyfriend at a large family gathering. Only there’s plenty I don’t bargain for. . moreJasmine Estrada takes my breath away. But the curvy twenty-two-year-old paralegal is too young, too wrapped up in a bad relationship, and too employed by me to be a love interest. At least, that's what I think until she needs a Christmas favor I can't refuse. .. Pretend to be her fake boyfriend at a large family gathering. Only there’s plenty I don’t bargain for. .. Like the off-the-charts chemistry simmering between us, her Hispanic family's very traditional expectations of me, and another little white lie she told about us. .. That we're engaged. To top it off, my sister shows up unexpectedly, leaving her 13-year-old son, Asante, on my doorstep. In twenty-four hours, I gain a fiancée and a teen. Not quite the Yuletide I envisioned. .. A fake relationship with the girl of my dreams and sudden unclehood push me to my limits. As I try to make the holiday season memorable for my instant family, the question remains: Will I pull off a Christmas miracle or soon be nursing a "fake" broken heart? less

A nighttime rescue fraught with danger… Will I sacrifice my heart, my life, or both for my best friend’s little sister? Roxy Harjo. She's trouble with a capital “sexy. ” Posting a dating profile I can't ignore… Complicating my foster brother’s life… Pissing off my new sister-in-law… Flirting with every man who walks into the local diner. .. except me. I confront the curvy, dark-haired, Wa-She-Shu beauty at work, and the sizzling sparks I’ve long denied fly faster and hotter than ever…... moreA nighttime rescue fraught with danger… Will I sacrifice my heart, my life, or both for my best friend’s little sister? Roxy Harjo. She's trouble with a capital “sexy. ” Posting a dating profile I can't ignore… Complicating my foster brother’s life… Pissing off my new sister-in-law… Flirting with every man who walks into the local diner. .. except me. I confront the curvy, dark-haired, Wa-She-Shu beauty at work, and the sizzling sparks I’ve long denied fly faster and hotter than ever…. in danger of total combustion. . But I don't date rez girls, and I'm sure as hell not into little sisters. End of story. .. or so I think. When night falls, Roxy disappears without a trace. A dearth of clues, incompetent law enforcement, and her brother's deployment overseas make one thing clear. Only I can save her. As I embark on a daring after-dark rescue,. more than my heart’s on the line. If you like romantic suspense, featuring a reckless cowboy mountain man, a courageous, curvy girl, and forbidden love, you'll adore this small-town, multicultural romance. Devour the next steamy installment in the Rough & Ready Country series, Love at First Night. less

Danger stalks her every step. I’ll risk everything to secure her safety … and make her mine. I’m a feral outdoorsman turned ex-military survivalist, known for braving the deadliest landscapes on the West Coast and filming every gritty second for my fans. Fame doesn’t matter to me . .. until it puts Paige Laurier in my path. She’s everything I shouldn’t a big-city TV producer, polished, ambitious, and way too tempting for her own good. She swears our relationship will stay professional... moreDanger stalks her every step. I’ll risk everything to secure her safety … and make her mine. I’m a feral outdoorsman turned ex-military survivalist, known for braving the deadliest landscapes on the West Coast and filming every gritty second for my fans. Fame doesn’t matter to me . .. until it puts Paige Laurier in my path. She’s everything I shouldn’t a big-city TV producer, polished, ambitious, and way too tempting for her own good. She swears our relationship will stay professional. I swear she won’t escape me untouched. Because even wild men crave their mate …. When danger stalks the curvy beauty, all bets are off. The grizzly in me rises, ready to fight, protect, and claim what’s mine, making touch her and die look like child’s play. Romantic suspense. HEA guaranteed. No cliffhangers—just sizzling chemistry, page-turning action, and one unforgettable night. less

She’s after revenge. I’m after her heart. In this game of cat and mouse, winner takes all…. After rushing into a fray that isn’t hers to give me a fighting chance, I first lay eyes on the stunning, curvy Ji-su Park. I know nothing about the paralegal-turned-whistleblower, but it’s clear she’s got my six . .. and my heart. She’s unlike any woman I’ve ever met. An elusive, mysterious justice-seeker, driven by a rage she refuses to name... moreShe’s after revenge. I’m after her heart. In this game of cat and mouse, winner takes all…. After rushing into a fray that isn’t hers to give me a fighting chance, I first lay eyes on the stunning, curvy Ji-su Park. I know nothing about the paralegal-turned-whistleblower, but it’s clear she’s got my six . .. and my heart. She’s unlike any woman I’ve ever met. An elusive, mysterious justice-seeker, driven by a rage she refuses to name. Every thought, every action brings her one step closer to the vengeance she seeks. Only one thing stands in her way…. Me. I can’t watch the Korean beauty throw her future away for the momentary adrenaline rush of meting out cold-served karma. But as our acquaintance spirals into delicious incineration, and my need for the woman grows insatiable, will she finally trust me with the story behind her fury . .. and her heart? Only one thing's for sure. I'll walk through hell and back, savoring the flames, to keep Ji-su safe . .. even if it means becoming her partner in ice-blooded revenge. Small-town cowboy romance. HEA guaranteed. No cliffhangers—just smoldering chemistry, page-turning action, and vengeance served cold. less

Ten years apart. One forbidden kiss. A love too fierce to bury …I walked out of prison harder, hungrier, and thirsting for one woman—Delilah. My first love. My obsession. The curvy girl who fueled every fantasy through a decade of cold nights and locked cells. But she isn’t the wide-eyed girl I left behind. Delilah’s built walls around her heart, guarding herself from me . .. and from the whole damn town. One heated glance, though, and her defenses crack... moreTen years apart. One forbidden kiss. A love too fierce to bury …I walked out of prison harder, hungrier, and thirsting for one woman—Delilah. My first love. My obsession. The curvy girl who fueled every fantasy through a decade of cold nights and locked cells. But she isn’t the wide-eyed girl I left behind. Delilah’s built walls around her heart, guarding herself from me . .. and from the whole damn town. One heated glance, though, and her defenses crack. The moment my rough hands and rougher mouth claim her, the years vanish in a rush of scorching need. Only nothing’s simple in Hollister. Not with Senator Moreau’s shadow still hunting me. Not with the whispers in the café or the danger circling closer every day. And not with Delilah torn between protecting the broken teen who depends on her … and surrendering to the man who still owns her body and soul. I’m not here to apologize. I’m here to take back what’s mine—slow, dirty, and without a shred of regret. Because no one will ever love her, worship her, or protect her like I will. This time, nothing will steal her from me. Not the past. Not the pain. Not even her doubts. Standalone in series. HEA guaranteed. No cliffhangers—just steamy, addictive small-town romance suspense, dangerous devotion, and a love worth fighting for. less