Rugged Hearts Series by Aria Cole

She thought she could outrun her past. He never let go of their future.When Emma returns to Devil’s Peak for one last adventure, the last thing she expects is to cross paths with Slate Warner—the man whose heart she broke a decade ago. She left him and the mountain life behind to chase her dreams, but the ruggedly sexy mountain man she once loved has only grown more irresistible, and now he’s built a life she’s not sure she belongs in... moreShe thought she could outrun her past. He never let go of their future.When Emma returns to Devil’s Peak for one last adventure, the last thing she expects is to cross paths with Slate Warner—the man whose heart she broke a decade ago. She left him and the mountain life behind to chase her dreams, but the ruggedly sexy mountain man she once loved has only grown more irresistible, and now he’s built a life she’s not sure she belongs in.Slate has spent years burying his feelings behind the rugged facade of the business he’s built alongside his brothers on Devil’s Peak. But when Emma shows up out of nowhere, all those old desires burn hotter than ever, threatening the carefully constructed walls around his heart. He swore he’d never let her get close again—but the pull between them is impossible to resist.As a sudden snowstorm traps them in a remote cabin, Emma and Slate find themselves facing the truth of everything they left unsaid. The heat between them builds, sparking a passion that’s as wild and untamed as the mountain itself. But when the storm clears, will Emma choose the life she’s built, or risk everything for a second chance at the love she never truly let go?The Rugged Hearts series is full of rugged, mountain man brothers, steamy tension, seductive banter, and love worth fighting for. Slate and Emma's love story is about finding your way back to the one who got away—and discovering that some things are worth risking it all.Get ready to fall for the fierce passion of Slate and Emma in this heart-pounding, snow-melting insta-love romance that will leave you breathless. less

When the grumpy loner of Devil's Peak and a curvy city girl looking for a holiday mountain escape share the same tiny cabin, sparks fly and hearts ignite... When Poppy, a quirky data analyst with a passion for Christmas, books a holiday getaway to the secluded mountain town of Devil’s Peak, she expects a cozy cabin, festive cheer, and a little break from city life... moreWhen the grumpy loner of Devil's Peak and a curvy city girl looking for a holiday mountain escape share the same tiny cabin, sparks fly and hearts ignite... When Poppy, a quirky data analyst with a passion for Christmas, books a holiday getaway to the secluded mountain town of Devil’s Peak, she expects a cozy cabin, festive cheer, and a little break from city life. What she doesn’t expect is Cade—a rugged, brooding craftsman who’s more comfortable with a hammer than holiday lights and has sworn off anything resembling a relationship after his heart was shattered long ago.When a booking mix-up forces them to share the cabin, sparks fly and boundaries blur as Poppy’s relentless holiday spirit begins to thaw Cade’s icy exterior. With every holiday tradition she ropes him into—from mistletoe kisses to baking sessions laced with tension—Cade starts to wonder if letting Poppy in could be worth risking it all.As Christmas Eve brings secrets to light and desires to a boiling point, Poppy and Cade must decide if their passion is just a holiday fling or the beginning of forever.Can a mountain man who’s sworn off love find it in the last place he expects? And will Poppy’s leap of faith give her the greatest Christmas gift of all—a love that lasts?Get ready for a sizzling, grumpy-sunshine, curvy heroine, forced proximity, opposites attract love story that proves sometimes, the best gifts aren’t found under the tree, but in the heart of the one who loves you. less

Under the stars, passion blazes as bright as the constellations in this age-gap, best friend’s little sister, mail-order bride love story… Ridge Warner has sworn off love. An ex-military loner with a passion for the stars, he spends his nights charting constellations from his observatory on Devil’s Peak and his days teaching snowboarding at the lodge. Practical, quiet, and fiercely independent, Ridge is content to keep the world—and romance—at arm’s length... moreUnder the stars, passion blazes as bright as the constellations in this age-gap, best friend’s little sister, mail-order bride love story… Ridge Warner has sworn off love. An ex-military loner with a passion for the stars, he spends his nights charting constellations from his observatory on Devil’s Peak and his days teaching snowboarding at the lodge. Practical, quiet, and fiercely independent, Ridge is content to keep the world—and romance—at arm’s length.Until a mail-order bride ad changes everything.Quinn Harper isn’t your average bride. A brilliant researcher with a fiery personality—she’s not looking for a husband— she’s looking for answers among the stars. When she arrives on Ridge’s doorstep thanks to a prank pulled by his mischievous brother, Zane, sparks fly. Ridge is annoyed, Quinn is unimpressed, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.As their shared passion for the night sky and snowboarding draws them closer, Ridge can’t resist the way she turns his carefully ordered world upside down—and the overwhelming desire to maker her his. But Quinn is off-limits because she also happens to be Ridge’s best friend’s little sister. But when Quinn’s research into a rare constellation stirs up trouble with powerful enemies, Ridge’s protective instincts kick into high gear.Will Ridge let go of his fear to commit and claim the woman who’s captured his heart? Or will the stars align to pull them apart forever? Get ready to fall for ex-military man Ridge in this heart-pounding and forbidden, insta-love story filled with filthy-sweet banter, passionate nights, and the kind of love written in the stars. less

A rugged firefighter. A fiery city girl. A wildfire that forces them together in more ways than one.Flint Warner is a man of action, not words. As Devil’s Peak’s lead wilderness firefighter, he doesn’t have time for distractions—especially not the outspoken, irritatingly beautiful documentary filmmaker who just arrived in town, determined to challenge everything he stands for... moreA rugged firefighter. A fiery city girl. A wildfire that forces them together in more ways than one.Flint Warner is a man of action, not words. As Devil’s Peak’s lead wilderness firefighter, he doesn’t have time for distractions—especially not the outspoken, irritatingly beautiful documentary filmmaker who just arrived in town, determined to challenge everything he stands for.Juniper Hayes came to save the forest, not fall for the gruff, ex-military mountain man who thinks firebreaks and controlled burns are the only way to protect it. Their first meeting is an all-out war—she calls him reckless, he calls her naïve, and the sparks between them could start a wildfire of their own.But when an out-of-control blaze forces them to take refuge in a remote fire tower, their heated arguments ignite into something neither of them saw coming. Trapped together, surrounded by smoke and uncertainty, they discover a passion that burns hotter than the flames outside.Flint is possessive, overprotective, and utterly unprepared for the way Juniper turns his world upside down. And Juniper never expected to crave the rough, commanding touch of a man who drives her crazy. Can they survive the firestorm or will the heat consume them whole?🔥 Forced proximity.🔥 One bed.🔥 Sinfully hot, enemies-to-lovers tension thick enough to cut with an axe.🔥 A grumpy, over-the-top protective firefighter who will burn the world down to keep her safe.🔥 For fans of alpha mountain men, intense chemistry, and steamy, heart-racing romance. less

A haunted lodge.A grumpy mountain man.A glitter-soaked hurricane of chaos.Let the mayhem begin…Aspen Taylor doesn’t do boring. So when she shows up alone to a "Haunted Couples' Retreat" with a pumpkin suitcase, six wigs, and a trunk full of Halloween décor, she’s not about to let reality—or a smoking hot mountain man—tell her no.Too bad Thorne Maddox has made "no" his entire personality.He’s the brooding caretaker of Devil’s Peak Lodge—shirtless, scowling, and allergic to joy... moreA haunted lodge.A grumpy mountain man.A glitter-soaked hurricane of chaos.Let the mayhem begin…Aspen Taylor doesn’t do boring. So when she shows up alone to a "Haunted Couples' Retreat" with a pumpkin suitcase, six wigs, and a trunk full of Halloween décor, she’s not about to let reality—or a smoking hot mountain man—tell her no.Too bad Thorne Maddox has made "no" his entire personality.He’s the brooding caretaker of Devil’s Peak Lodge—shirtless, scowling, and allergic to joy. She’s sunshine dipped in sarcasm with a death grip on her glitter gun. He wants solitude. She wants fog machines, cobwebs, and a sexy witch costume that is absolutely against lodge policy.Then a storm traps them inside One bedNo heatExplosive chemistry hotter than hellAnd a truth-or-dare game that absolutely should have been illegalHe calls her chaos. She calls him emotionally constipated.But when ghosts from the past claw their way loose and sparks turn to wildfire, Aspen and Thorne discover something Love is the scariest thing of all.Perfect for fans ✅ Banter so sharp it draws blood✅ Grumpy/sunshine with claws✅ Forced proximity + one bed✅ Halloween spice, dirty talk, and wicked heat✅ Mountain men who fall hard and possessiveGet ready. Things are about to get filthy, funny, and fanged.Devil’s Peak is waiting… less