Willowbrook Ridge Lodge Series by Julia Stone

Working in the lodge’s kitchen, my job is to keep the food coming and make the guests happy. Every morning, when the older, rugged ranger comes in for breakfast, I can’t stop my heart from racing. David is completely off-limits—he’s my boss’s brother, and one wrong move could ruin everything. The way his eyes linger on me, like he’s imagining all the things he wants to do… it makes me wonder if taking the risk might be worth it.I don’t come for the pancakes—I come here for her... moreWorking in the lodge’s kitchen, my job is to keep the food coming and make the guests happy. Every morning, when the older, rugged ranger comes in for breakfast, I can’t stop my heart from racing. David is completely off-limits—he’s my boss’s brother, and one wrong move could ruin everything. The way his eyes linger on me, like he’s imagining all the things he wants to do… it makes me wonder if taking the risk might be worth it.I don’t come for the pancakes—I come here for her. The innocent woman whose sweet smile tempts me knows just how to get under my skin. She thinks I don’t notice her sneaking glances, but I’ve seen enough to know she wants me too. I’ve waited long enough. I’ll have her beneath me soon—it’s only a matter of time. less

Returning to Shady Pines Lodge feels like a fresh start—until I’m met with the head cook’s intense, unreadable stares. I don’t know what I did to get on Daniel’s bad side, but every time I catch him looking at me, I can’t tell if it’s hatred or something else entirely. I should have known my streak of bad luck with this mountain wasn’t over yet—especially now that I’m trapped here by the storm.I’m not looking forward to dealing with the health inspector again... moreReturning to Shady Pines Lodge feels like a fresh start—until I’m met with the head cook’s intense, unreadable stares. I don’t know what I did to get on Daniel’s bad side, but every time I catch him looking at me, I can’t tell if it’s hatred or something else entirely. I should have known my streak of bad luck with this mountain wasn’t over yet—especially now that I’m trapped here by the storm.I’m not looking forward to dealing with the health inspector again. One mistake from her last year made cleaning up my kitchen’s reputation something I never want to be put through again. Now she’s back and trapped here, making me see a side of her that’s throwing me off-balance. The last thing I need is a distraction like her. With every moment we’re stuck together, I’m starting to wonder if letting my guard down might be worth the risk. less

Working as the receptionist at Shady Pines has its perks, especially when the handsome handyman shows up. Every time Levi walks through the door, my heart races a little faster. There’s something about his easy smile that draws me in, but I can’t shake the feeling that he’s not just here for repairs. When he asks me out to lunch, I’m thrilled but terrified. Does he really want me, or am I reading too much into this?Every time I step into Shady Pines, I can’t help but feel drawn to Ella... moreWorking as the receptionist at Shady Pines has its perks, especially when the handsome handyman shows up. Every time Levi walks through the door, my heart races a little faster. There’s something about his easy smile that draws me in, but I can’t shake the feeling that he’s not just here for repairs. When he asks me out to lunch, I’m thrilled but terrified. Does he really want me, or am I reading too much into this?Every time I step into Shady Pines, I can’t help but feel drawn to Ella. She’s everything I could ever want—smart, beautiful, and completely out of my league. I can’t resist flirting with her, even if I wonder if I’m wasting my time. I’m here to fix things, but winning her heart feels like the real challenge. When I finally muster the courage to ask her out to lunch, I’m hoping it’s not just a job that brings me here, but the chance to see if she feels the same spark I do. less

Thanks to understaffing and forced overtime, I miss dinner. Unwilling to leave the lodge and risk going down the mountain for a meal, I sneak into the kitchen for a quick bite—until I’m caught red-handed by Justice, the lodge’s new head chef. I brace myself for a lecture or worse, but instead, he serves me a meal with a smile. The cost of his silence? I have to come back tomorrow night to eat something fresh... moreThanks to understaffing and forced overtime, I miss dinner. Unwilling to leave the lodge and risk going down the mountain for a meal, I sneak into the kitchen for a quick bite—until I’m caught red-handed by Justice, the lodge’s new head chef. I brace myself for a lecture or worse, but instead, he serves me a meal with a smile. The cost of his silence? I have to come back tomorrow night to eat something fresh.I catch this beauty stealing food, and all I want is for her to sit down and eat something I’ve made—something I’ve put real care into like I rarely get to do. But soon, cooking for her isn’t enough. I want more than her empty plate; I want her heart, too. If she keeps returning, I’ll make sure she leaves craving more than just my cooking. less

Running Shady Pines is no easy task, especially with the new landscaper who drives me up the wall. Lance is all bad boy charm, teasing me at every turn and pretending he doesn’t hear a word I say. I should be furious, but there’s something infuriatingly enticing about his reckless confidence. I won’t let him see how much he gets under my skin, even as I feel an undeniable pull toward the man I know is trouble.I first discovered who Sofie was from the shadows of high school... moreRunning Shady Pines is no easy task, especially with the new landscaper who drives me up the wall. Lance is all bad boy charm, teasing me at every turn and pretending he doesn’t hear a word I say. I should be furious, but there’s something infuriatingly enticing about his reckless confidence. I won’t let him see how much he gets under my skin, even as I feel an undeniable pull toward the man I know is trouble.I first discovered who Sofie was from the shadows of high school. That bashful wallflower never dared to look my way. Now, she’s transformed into a fierce and beautiful woman who owns this lodge, and I’m determined to get her attention. Teasing her is just the start; I want her to see me as someone who can match her drive and ambition. She might try to resist, but I’ll prove that what we both crave is worth taking a chance on. less