Curvy Girls and Mountain Men of Ridgeview Hollow Series by Ella Valet

When the storm comes early, my favorite student's mountain-dwelling uncle invites me to stay—I never intended to end up in his bed or in his heart.When Cara's uncle comes to pick her up, he takes my breath away. He's the most notorious of the mysterious men who live up in the mountains surrounding our town, and he's the hunkiest, most breathtaking guy I've ever seen.When I bring Cara something she forgot, I find out the grisly hunk is more than just easy on the eye... moreWhen the storm comes early, my favorite student's mountain-dwelling uncle invites me to stay—I never intended to end up in his bed or in his heart.When Cara's uncle comes to pick her up, he takes my breath away. He's the most notorious of the mysterious men who live up in the mountains surrounding our town, and he's the hunkiest, most breathtaking guy I've ever seen.When I bring Cara something she forgot, I find out the grisly hunk is more than just easy on the eye. He's a gentleman, which doesn't help quell the fire inside me that's been burning for him from the moment I saw him.When a storm traps me in his cabin for the night, all I want to do is crawl into his bed and make him feel better than anyone has ever felt before.But I'm his niece's teacher, and he's a mountain-dwelling loner who doesn't like people.It would never work, even though my body begs me to get close to him and let him make me forget why I shouldn't let him make me his. less

A disagreement with a friend drives me into the woods, and the storm drives me into a big, caring mountain man doctor's arms.I know it's stupid to attempt to climb a tree in a storm, but I need better visibility to find my way home. Luckily, when I fall, Julian is there to catch me.And I want him to catch me every day of my life from now on.This man is the only person I've ever met who thinks like me, and he's handsome on top of it... moreA disagreement with a friend drives me into the woods, and the storm drives me into a big, caring mountain man doctor's arms.I know it's stupid to attempt to climb a tree in a storm, but I need better visibility to find my way home. Luckily, when I fall, Julian is there to catch me.And I want him to catch me every day of my life from now on.This man is the only person I've ever met who thinks like me, and he's handsome on top of it. The night after he rescues me, I'm already dreaming of his hands all over me.But he's 10 years older than me, and he hates people, so he lives halfway up a mountain in the middle of the woods. There's no way he'd want me.But feeling him pressed up against me is irresistible, and I don't think I can live without him a moment longer. less

When a silent mountain-dwelling stranger pursued me to make sure I was safe, how could I not fall for him?I have to admit, it's a little creepy for someone you met just once to track down where you work and show up there. But when it's all in the name of making sure you're okay, you can't fault them, right?This man is a former private detective, and he just wants to know I'm safe. And when he keeps coming back, I realize just how much better I feel with him at my side... moreWhen a silent mountain-dwelling stranger pursued me to make sure I was safe, how could I not fall for him?I have to admit, it's a little creepy for someone you met just once to track down where you work and show up there. But when it's all in the name of making sure you're okay, you can't fault them, right?This man is a former private detective, and he just wants to know I'm safe. And when he keeps coming back, I realize just how much better I feel with him at my side.The fact that he's great to look at is just a bonus.When comfortable silence transforms into small, tender moments, I feel myself falling hard for this stranger from the woods.And although my clumsiness is often a burden, this time, I don't want to get up from the fall. less

The second Derek found me abandoned and alone, I knew I wanted more—and I was going to get it.The second I saw Derek, I started to calm down after two days of hell. By the time he took me to his mountain home to rest up, I was fully ready to enjoy the company and body of the attractive, kind, and slightly bashful man in front of me.Except when he did me a favor as my fake date to a wedding the next day, he showed that maybe he wasn't the best guy to spend my time with, after all... moreThe second Derek found me abandoned and alone, I knew I wanted more—and I was going to get it.The second I saw Derek, I started to calm down after two days of hell. By the time he took me to his mountain home to rest up, I was fully ready to enjoy the company and body of the attractive, kind, and slightly bashful man in front of me.Except when he did me a favor as my fake date to a wedding the next day, he showed that maybe he wasn't the best guy to spend my time with, after all.Despite facing similar demons and having obvious chemistry, our lives could never align. He's a small town mountain man, and I'm a big city woman searching for fame.Yet after meeting Derek, the small town on the other side of the country feels more like home than big, loud LA ever has. less

A big mountain cabin, a strong sense of justice, and a body that makes my knees weak—Randy has everything it takes to make me fall in love.When I brush hands with the stranger next to me, the touch is electric. When we start talking and realize our common interests and prior connections, the electricity just gets stronger.With no place to go, Randy offers me a place in his house. Quickly, that turns into a place in his bed... moreA big mountain cabin, a strong sense of justice, and a body that makes my knees weak—Randy has everything it takes to make me fall in love.When I brush hands with the stranger next to me, the touch is electric. When we start talking and realize our common interests and prior connections, the electricity just gets stronger.With no place to go, Randy offers me a place in his house. Quickly, that turns into a place in his bed.There's something about the way he touches me, and about the way we connect so seamlessly, that makes it impossible to leave him.So I'll let him wrap me up in his arms and make me his. less