BIG-Secrets of Mountain Men Series by Janice Whiteaker

Hiking through the mountains hunting for Bigfoot wasn't her idea of a great time, but a paycheck was a paycheck. Having a giant, grumpy mountain man as her guide couldn't hurt either... Except there was something odd about the frowny Thor lookalike tasked with keeping her group safe in the mountains of Appalachia. Something that piqued her curiosity and pulled her in, bringing her dangerously close to revealing a secret she holds close. One that seems to be getting bigger with each passing day... moreHiking through the mountains hunting for Bigfoot wasn't her idea of a great time, but a paycheck was a paycheck. Having a giant, grumpy mountain man as her guide couldn't hurt either... Except there was something odd about the frowny Thor lookalike tasked with keeping her group safe in the mountains of Appalachia. Something that piqued her curiosity and pulled her in, bringing her dangerously close to revealing a secret she holds close. One that seems to be getting bigger with each passing day. But secrets have a way of revealing themselves and when she's attacked by a bear in the woods, she finds out her secret is nothing compared to his. Mountain Calling is book one in an overarching series and features: ⛰ A Broody Mountain Man 🎥 A Fiery Camerawoman 💞 Fated Mates 👣 Legendary Beasts 💘 The Ultimate Hurt/Comfort ***Mountain Calling was previously published as Hagen, book 1 in the BIG series.*** less

You can’t hide from the past forever. Sometimes it comes back to bite you. Twenty-five years ago Christine tried to spare Magni the pain she saw in his future, even though it meant he would never be hers. He didn’t listen. Now she carries a burden no one else can see and that he refused to hear. The truth of what happened to his wife. **** Magni is a bitter man. And it’s his own damn fault... moreYou can’t hide from the past forever. Sometimes it comes back to bite you. Twenty-five years ago Christine tried to spare Magni the pain she saw in his future, even though it meant he would never be hers. He didn’t listen. Now she carries a burden no one else can see and that he refused to hear. The truth of what happened to his wife. **** Magni is a bitter man. And it’s his own damn fault. In the blink of an eye he lost both his wife and the only person who ever put his own happiness before theirs. For years he’s tried to spare Christine the reminder that he exists, hoping to ease the pain and guilt he put on her in a moment of weakness. But staying away from her gets harder with each passing day. Because all he wants is to make Christine his. ***This book was previously published as Magni, book 2 in the BIG series.*** less

Kari is the shoulder everyone in town loves to cry on and Lance is no exception. The last time Mister Tall, Blonde, and Handsome was in town the single dad got sloppy drunk and confessed all his sins concerning the opposite sex. Then he puked on her floor. Now he’s back in town and back in her bar, but this time Lance isn’t spilling his secrets… He’s trying to uncover hers. Secrets Kari will do anything to protect. Secrets her family can’t afford to have exposed... moreKari is the shoulder everyone in town loves to cry on and Lance is no exception. The last time Mister Tall, Blonde, and Handsome was in town the single dad got sloppy drunk and confessed all his sins concerning the opposite sex. Then he puked on her floor. Now he’s back in town and back in her bar, but this time Lance isn’t spilling his secrets… He’s trying to uncover hers. Secrets Kari will do anything to protect. Secrets her family can’t afford to have exposed. Unfortunately Lance is a hard man to say no to. **** Lance came back to Greenlea to learn the truth. And the truth he’s seeking lies in the cool blue eyes of the only woman who ever listened to his problems without judgment. But Kari seems different now, questioning his motives and pushing him in ways no one ever has. For the first time in his life a woman isn’t looking at him with lust in her eyes. Only suspicion. Suspicion he deserves. Because Lance has a secret too. ***Mountain Claiming was previously published as Lance, book 3 in the BIG series.*** less

Spirit is fine. Living a life she didn't choose, keeping secrets she never wanted, on a mountain covered in darkness. But everything is fine. She can handle it all. Including the deputy making her life harder than it has to be. In more ways than one. Jerrik is prying into a past that is long buried and gone. A past she promised to hide from everyone. Even the man she can’t help but want to let close. **** Jerrik used to be good at his job... moreSpirit is fine. Living a life she didn't choose, keeping secrets she never wanted, on a mountain covered in darkness. But everything is fine. She can handle it all. Including the deputy making her life harder than it has to be. In more ways than one. Jerrik is prying into a past that is long buried and gone. A past she promised to hide from everyone. Even the man she can’t help but want to let close. **** Jerrik used to be good at his job. That was before he had to fight something he couldn't see. Chase someone who was always two steps ahead of him. And try to get a tiny woman to come off the mountain. That last part might be damn near impossible. Spirit is stubborn, headstrong, and defiant. She’s also in danger. Keeping her safe is his job. His responsibility. He will do anything to protect her. Even if it means putting his own life on the line. ***This book was previously published as Jerrik, book 4 in the BIG series.*** less

Think you know who the most dangerous person in Greenlea is? You're wrong. Greenlea was supposed to be a temporary stop. A safe haven for Cora while a storm from her past blows over. But Greenlea isn’t safe. And her storm is far from over. **** Joel just wants to keep Cora safe. Help her in a way no one else can. But he doesn’t realize all that’s following her. That there are some battles only she can fight. Some wars even a beast isn’t strong enough to win. But Cora is... moreThink you know who the most dangerous person in Greenlea is? You're wrong. Greenlea was supposed to be a temporary stop. A safe haven for Cora while a storm from her past blows over. But Greenlea isn’t safe. And her storm is far from over. **** Joel just wants to keep Cora safe. Help her in a way no one else can. But he doesn’t realize all that’s following her. That there are some battles only she can fight. Some wars even a beast isn’t strong enough to win. But Cora is. ***This book was previously published as Joel, book 6 in the BIG series.*** less