TempestStranded in the middle of nowhere with nothing but a backpack full of stripper clothes and a shattered escape plan, I’m done trusting anyone—especially men. My toxic ex-boyfriend took my savings, my sanity, and almost my soul. When he left me stranded at a gas station on the edge of Alaska’s wilderness, I thought it was the end of the line.Then Hawke appeared. Towering, tattooed, and more than a little dangerous, he’s the kind of man who could destroy me—or save me... moreTempestStranded in the middle of nowhere with nothing but a backpack full of stripper clothes and a shattered escape plan, I’m done trusting anyone—especially men. My toxic ex-boyfriend took my savings, my sanity, and almost my soul. When he left me stranded at a gas station on the edge of Alaska’s wilderness, I thought it was the end of the line.Then Hawke appeared. Towering, tattooed, and more than a little dangerous, he’s the kind of man who could destroy me—or save me. Something about him sets me on fire, but can I trust the storm raging between us?HawkeI left civilization behind for a reason—people lie, betray, and break. But when Tempest walked into my world, all curves and fire wrapped in vulnerability, I knew I couldn’t let her go. She’s running from something—or someone—and I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her.She doesn’t trust easily, and I don’t blame her. But when she looks at me like I’m her safe harbor, it awakens something primal. Tempest is mine now, even if she doesn’t know it yet.In my cabin, she’s safe. In my arms, she’ll learn what it means to submit. And if her past comes looking for her? I’ll show them exactly how far a mountain man will go to protect what’s his.Claimed and Collared by the Mountain Man is a scorching forced-proximity OTT alpha male romance filled with primal desire, possessive protectiveness, and enough heat to melt the Alaskan snow. If you love rugged, dominant possessive heroes and heroines who learn to fight for themselves, this standalone romance with a sweet HEA is exactly what you’re looking for. less