Deepwood Mountain Holiday Specials Series by Lexi Hayes

This hunky Grinch is about to meet his match. My holiday season in Deepwood Mountain gets a whole lot brighter when I win Troy Lawson, a former soldier who’s drifted his way into town, at the charity auction. As the merriest clerk of Nolan’s General Store with a love for all things Christmas, I see this as my chance to sprinkle some festive cheer on the grump of the century. With a disdain for yuletide spirit as cold as the mountain air, Troy’s a tough nut to crack... moreThis hunky Grinch is about to meet his match. My holiday season in Deepwood Mountain gets a whole lot brighter when I win Troy Lawson, a former soldier who’s drifted his way into town, at the charity auction. As the merriest clerk of Nolan’s General Store with a love for all things Christmas, I see this as my chance to sprinkle some festive cheer on the grump of the century. With a disdain for yuletide spirit as cold as the mountain air, Troy’s a tough nut to crack. But I’m not afraid to take on a challenge, especially when it comes wrapped in a burly, brooding package—with haunting green eyes. Decorating the store together? Check. Snowed in overnight? Unexpected, but check. Melting his icy exterior? I’m working on it. The more time we spend together, the more I’m struck by the warmth hidden beneath his rough exterior. And when the snow forces us to spend the night in the store, I realize this grumpy loner might just be the best gift I never knew I needed. If only he would stay in Deepwood for good…. Scrooged is a short, steamy, instalove romance set in the small town of Deepwood Mountain, Montana. It’s the first in a spin-off series featuring various holiday themes. Enjoy! less

I’m giving all my thanks this holiday season to my thick, brawny boss…. Thoren Falk is the heart and soul behind Falk’s Fikabröd, the beloved Swedish bakery in Deepwood Mountain. But to me, he’s so much more—the shy, older Viking of my dreams with icy blue eyes and rugged hands that make my stomach do cartwheels. When Thoren’s family arrives for their first American Thanksgiving, they assume I’m his girlfriend. To save him from his mother’s relentless matchmaking, he begs me to play along... moreI’m giving all my thanks this holiday season to my thick, brawny boss…. Thoren Falk is the heart and soul behind Falk’s Fikabröd, the beloved Swedish bakery in Deepwood Mountain. But to me, he’s so much more—the shy, older Viking of my dreams with icy blue eyes and rugged hands that make my stomach do cartwheels. When Thoren’s family arrives for their first American Thanksgiving, they assume I’m his girlfriend. To save him from his mother’s relentless matchmaking, he begs me to play along. Even promising a hefty raise. Easy as pie. Or should I say, paj. The problem is there’s no faking how much I enjoy spending time with him and his family in his cozy mountain cabin, preparing meals and learning Swedish traditions. The line between pretend and real starts to blur. Every stolen glance and lingering touch make it harder to keep up the act. I’m having too much fun being Thoren’s girlfriend to let it end, and deep down, I’m hoping he feels the same. Stuffed is a short, steamy, holiday romance with a burly Nordic baker who never imagined his beautiful young assistant could want him. But as Thanksgiving unfolds, Thoren discovers he has a lot more to be thankful for…. less

When it comes to love, some wounds only heal with the right ingredients. .. I buried my heart along with my husband three years ago. Grief, uncertainty, and moving to Deepwood Mountain to reconnect with my sister—that was my life until he walked into our food truck. Felix Reeves. Six-foot-three of lean muscle, military chivalry, and a smile that makes me tremble when chopping jalapeños... moreWhen it comes to love, some wounds only heal with the right ingredients. .. I buried my heart along with my husband three years ago. Grief, uncertainty, and moving to Deepwood Mountain to reconnect with my sister—that was my life until he walked into our food truck. Felix Reeves. Six-foot-three of lean muscle, military chivalry, and a smile that makes me tremble when chopping jalapeños. He fixed our glitchy stove in minutes, but the real problem is the blazing heat he sends to parts of me I thought were long dead. He's seven years younger, a veteran with a disability, and full of sweetness and light despite all he’s lost. And the way he looks at me, like I'm the special of the day? It makes me wonder what it would be like to have a man like him in my life. When he asks for help with the Memorial Day celebration, I should say no. I don’t want to reopen those wounds. But I just can’t resist his striking green eyes. Then Felix reveals he served alongside my husband in the same squad…and I’m suddenly reeling between the past and the present. Still, each moment with this gorgeous man blurs the lines I drew around my heart. His searing touch, his carefree laugh, the warmth in his eyes when I talk about my dreams—they're melting my defenses faster than queso on a hot grill. I never expected a second chance at love. But now Felix is showing me that the greatest tribute to those we've lost is living a life full of fiery passion and dedicated service. Served is a short, steamy, instalove romance where a hunky veteran and a grieving widow discover that healing hearts—like the best recipes—require heat, patience, and the courage to try something deliciously new. less

I came to photograph a legend…and wind up stuck in Montana’s most infamous haunted attraction. Wolfe Marsden doesn’t do cameras. Or interviews. Or strangers. Especially not strangers with a lens aimed at his masked face. He’s a towering hunk of gruff, muscled mystery, with the kind of scars you only earn from fighting for your country. And I’m drawn to him in ways I don’t understand. I was supposed to keep it professional…snapping a few shots, and landing the magazine cover story... moreI came to photograph a legend…and wind up stuck in Montana’s most infamous haunted attraction. Wolfe Marsden doesn’t do cameras. Or interviews. Or strangers. Especially not strangers with a lens aimed at his masked face. He’s a towering hunk of gruff, muscled mystery, with the kind of scars you only earn from fighting for your country. And I’m drawn to him in ways I don’t understand. I was supposed to keep it professional…snapping a few shots, and landing the magazine cover story. But the longer I’m trapped in this Gothic mansion under Wolfe’s steely gaze, the more I want to peel away his armor—and not just the mask. One hot night. One raging storm. And one man who’s going to make sure I know exactly what happens when you tempt the Beast of Marsden Manor. Spooked is a short, steamy, instalove romance set in the small town of Deepwood Mountain, Montana. It features a scarred veteran and a spirited photographer and some serious Beauty and the Beast and Phantom of the Opera vibes. Happy Halloween! 🎃. less