Men of Talon Mountain Series by Delta James

He’s all muscle, mystery, and danger. I should keep my distance.After barely escaping an abusive relationship, I came to Glacier Hollow, Alaska for peace. Running my café in a quiet mountain town was supposed to be a fresh start. No chaos. No heartbreak. Definitely no brooding former Navy SEALs with stormy blue eyes.Then Zeke MacAllister became our new sheriff.He’s gruff, guarded, and way too tempting for a man who clearly isn’t looking to be saved—or to save anyone else... moreHe’s all muscle, mystery, and danger. I should keep my distance.After barely escaping an abusive relationship, I came to Glacier Hollow, Alaska for peace. Running my café in a quiet mountain town was supposed to be a fresh start. No chaos. No heartbreak. Definitely no brooding former Navy SEALs with stormy blue eyes.Then Zeke MacAllister became our new sheriff.He’s gruff, guarded, and way too tempting for a man who clearly isn’t looking to be saved—or to save anyone else. But beneath the hard edges and military calm is a man I can’t stop thinking about.Just as sparks ignite between us, Zeke’s past crashes into our present, and I’m caught in the crossfire.He swore he wouldn’t let anyone in.I promised I’d never fall again.But some fires are impossible to fight.Protector of Talon Mountain is the sizzling start to the Men of Talon Mountain series—where danger runs deep, the mountains keep secrets, and the hottest thing around might just be the man sworn to protect it all. less

I came to Glacier Hollow for answers. I didn’t expect to find him.My brother vanished on this mountain, and no one believed me when I said something felt wrong. So I found a way to come here myself. Armed with a research grant and a quiet desperation, I set out to uncover the truth.I didn’t count on Caleb Knox—gruff, glacial-eyed, and about as welcoming as a storm. He says I don’t belong here. Says I’m poking into shadows best left untouched... moreI came to Glacier Hollow for answers. I didn’t expect to find him.My brother vanished on this mountain, and no one believed me when I said something felt wrong. So I found a way to come here myself. Armed with a research grant and a quiet desperation, I set out to uncover the truth.I didn’t count on Caleb Knox—gruff, glacial-eyed, and about as welcoming as a storm. He says I don’t belong here. Says I’m poking into shadows best left untouched.But when accidents pile up and someone starts tracking my every move, Caleb becomes the only man I can trust. The only man I want. He’s raw. Relentless. Protective in a way that sears.He says I’m his to protect.But the truth I came for? It’s bigger than either of us imagined—and someone will do anything to keep it buried.Guardian of Talon Mountain is a steamy, suspenseful mountain romance featuring a growly alpha hero, a determined heroine, and a mystery that could cost them everything. less

She came to Talon Mountain to disappear. He came to protect it. Neither expected a bullet to bring them together. Wren Knox thought she’d buried her past in the Alaskan wilderness. But when a sniper’s bullet nearly takes her life, it’s clear the danger she fled is far from over. With nowhere else to turn, and unwilling to risk her friends, she shows up on the doorstep of Nate former SEAL with a gruff attitude, and the one man who makes her feel anything but safe.Nate doesn’t do distractions... moreShe came to Talon Mountain to disappear. He came to protect it. Neither expected a bullet to bring them together. Wren Knox thought she’d buried her past in the Alaskan wilderness. But when a sniper’s bullet nearly takes her life, it’s clear the danger she fled is far from over. With nowhere else to turn, and unwilling to risk her friends, she shows up on the doorstep of Nate former SEAL with a gruff attitude, and the one man who makes her feel anything but safe.Nate doesn’t do distractions. And Wren Knox is nothing but, sharp-tongued, stubborn, and fierce as hell. She pushes every button he has… and lights a fire he can’t put out. But when the threats stalking her close in, desire turns to protection, and survival means risking everything, including their hearts.In the wilds of Talon Mountain, passion burns hot, trust is hard-won, and danger is always one step behind. less

His past is a mystery. Her heart is at risk. A brutal storm leaves more than destruction in its wake. At the foot of Talon Mountain, Mara Bennett—independent lodge owner and stubborn survivor—finds a stranger collapsed on the frozen shore.He has no memory. No past. Only a battered pack and the shadows in his eyes.As Mara nurses Gabe Andrews back to health, an undeniable bond forms between them. But Glacier Hollow isn’t safe anymore... moreHis past is a mystery. Her heart is at risk. A brutal storm leaves more than destruction in its wake. At the foot of Talon Mountain, Mara Bennett—independent lodge owner and stubborn survivor—finds a stranger collapsed on the frozen shore.He has no memory. No past. Only a battered pack and the shadows in his eyes.As Mara nurses Gabe Andrews back to health, an undeniable bond forms between them. But Glacier Hollow isn’t safe anymore. Break-ins, threatening warnings, and dangerous men searching for answers all point back to Gabe…and the mysterious trail carved into the mountain by the storm.The path has awakened secrets someone is desperate to keep buried. Secrets tied to Gabe’s lost past—and Mara’s future.With desire burning hot and danger closing in, trust is their only weapon. But the truth Gabe uncovers could either save them both…or destroy everything Mara has fought to protect. less

He’s a ghost the mountain tried to forget.I’m the woman who found him.A year ago, Chris Calder vanished on a covert mission gone wrong. Everyone thinks he’s dead, everyone except me, the forensic linguist who tripped his snare and fell straight into his arms.He’s rugged, scarred, and furious that I’ve shattered his solitude. I’m mouthy, stubborn, and not about to back down when danger follows me into his woods.A storm locks us in together. The fire burns too hot to ignore... moreHe’s a ghost the mountain tried to forget.I’m the woman who found him.A year ago, Chris Calder vanished on a covert mission gone wrong. Everyone thinks he’s dead, everyone except me, the forensic linguist who tripped his snare and fell straight into his arms.He’s rugged, scarred, and furious that I’ve shattered his solitude. I’m mouthy, stubborn, and not about to back down when danger follows me into his woods.A storm locks us in together. The fire burns too hot to ignore. But his secrets could get us both killed, and the only way out is to trust each other, body and soul.Because ghosts don’t stay hidden forever… especially when love drags them back into the light. less

He buried his heart with his wife.She’s haunted by a mistake she can’t outrunSheriff Rhys Blackwater has spent three long years pretending to live. Once a respected lawman, now a ghost with a badge, he hides in his remote Alaskan cabin, surviving on duty and instinct while grief eats him alive. Everyone in Whitewater Junction whispers the same question, will their sheriff ever come back?Then Harlow Kane enters his world, fierce, brilliant, and carrying more scars than she lets anyone see... moreHe buried his heart with his wife.She’s haunted by a mistake she can’t outrunSheriff Rhys Blackwater has spent three long years pretending to live. Once a respected lawman, now a ghost with a badge, he hides in his remote Alaskan cabin, surviving on duty and instinct while grief eats him alive. Everyone in Whitewater Junction whispers the same question, will their sheriff ever come back?Then Harlow Kane enters his world, fierce, brilliant, and carrying more scars than she lets anyone see.A former FBI crisis negotiator, Harlow came to Alaska to disappear. Her last case ended with her partner dying in her arms, and she’s been running from the guilt ever since. Her new job at a remote mining site was supposed to be quiet. Simple. Forgettable.Until she uncovers evidence of a trafficking ring operating in the shadows of Talon Mountain… and becomes the next target on their hit list.When assassins strike, Rhys does the one thing he hasn’t done in years… he feels something. Enough to take Harlow deep into the mountains, into the isolation he’s used as armor, and vows to protect her with everything he has left.Trapped together in a blizzard with killers closing in, their unwanted connection ignites into something fierce and undeniable. Desire builds with every hour they survive, but so do the secrets neither wants to face.But the truth buried in the snow is far darker than imagined. To save the missing, to survive the storm, and to claim a future together, Rhys and Harlow must confront the one truth neither wants to face:Some ghosts don’t stay buried.And on Talon Mountain, justice always comes with a price. less

I came to Alaska hunting the corrupt federal official who destroyed my career. Going undercover in the shadow of Talon Mountain was supposed to keep me focused, no attachments, no distractions.Until Finn Ashworth walked into my path. Quiet, watchful, infuriatingly steady… and built to make a woman forget every rule she’s ever lived by. He sees through my lies the moment we meet, yet he still offers to guide me into the backcountry where my answers, and my enemies, are hiding... moreI came to Alaska hunting the corrupt federal official who destroyed my career. Going undercover in the shadow of Talon Mountain was supposed to keep me focused, no attachments, no distractions.Until Finn Ashworth walked into my path. Quiet, watchful, infuriatingly steady… and built to make a woman forget every rule she’s ever lived by. He sees through my lies the moment we meet, yet he still offers to guide me into the backcountry where my answers, and my enemies, are hiding.The deeper we push into the wilderness, the hotter things burn between us. One touch turns into a kiss I can’t take back. One night becomes a line I can’t uncross.And when a professional killer shows up in Glacier Hollow, my cover blows wide open. Now Finn and I are running for our lives, tangled in danger, desire, and a truth powerful enough to destroy us both.I came here for justice.I didn’t expect to want him.I didn’t expect to need him.Some secrets are deadly.Some are worth risking everything to reveal. less