Willowbrook Ridge Mountain Rescue Series by Julia Stone

Hudson:I approach the rangers’ office, prepared to express my frustrations to the woman in charge. She’s been tearing into my rescue team, and I’ve had enough. Instead of Jade, I find Jasmine—the soft-spoken dispatcher with a sweet voice and a smile that throws me completely off course. She’s younger than me, way too gorgeous, and probably doesn’t have a clue that she’s way out of my league. Still, I can’t stop myself from making excuses to see her... moreHudson:I approach the rangers’ office, prepared to express my frustrations to the woman in charge. She’s been tearing into my rescue team, and I’ve had enough. Instead of Jade, I find Jasmine—the soft-spoken dispatcher with a sweet voice and a smile that throws me completely off course. She’s younger than me, way too gorgeous, and probably doesn’t have a clue that she’s way out of my league. Still, I can’t stop myself from making excuses to see her. She’s got me fumbling over my words and showing up more often than I should, but this is my shot. If she’s willing to give me a chance, I’ll show her just how good we could be together.Jasmine:Hudson’s grumpy, awkward, and twice my age—but he’s also sweet in a way I didn’t expect. As the manager of the town’s Mountain Rescue, he has no reason to drop by my section of the building as often as he does. Still, I can’t deny the butterflies every time he does. Maybe it’s his rugged charm or the way his soft smiles are just for me. Whatever it is, I’m not complaining when he attempts to ask me out.Dating has never been on my radar. I wouldn’t even know where to start. But Hudson makes it impossible to ignore the way he looks at me—like I’m something he’s been waiting for. He makes me feel things I’ve never felt before—things I never knew I could feel. Maybe it’s time to take the leap and let him catch me. less

Brook:I just wanted to do something fun for once. A little skiing, a little adventure—nothing too crazy. But now? Now I’m stuck in a stranger’s cabin with a sprained ankle and the kind of man who looks like he was carved from the mountain itself. Lincoln is gruff, intense, and way too tempting for someone I just met. He knows exactly how to tend my wounds... and every other ache I never knew I had.The snowstorm has me trapped for the weekend. The worst part? I don’t think I want to leave... moreBrook:I just wanted to do something fun for once. A little skiing, a little adventure—nothing too crazy. But now? Now I’m stuck in a stranger’s cabin with a sprained ankle and the kind of man who looks like he was carved from the mountain itself. Lincoln is gruff, intense, and way too tempting for someone I just met. He knows exactly how to tend my wounds... and every other ache I never knew I had.The snowstorm has me trapped for the weekend. The worst part? I don’t think I want to leave.Lincoln:I was sent to rescue her. Take her down the mountain. Do my job as a rescuer should.However, the second I see Brook—flushed cheeks, wide eyes, and too much innocence for her own good—I know I’m not taking her into town. The storm’s coming in fast, the roads are already getting bad, and if I’m being honest... I don’t want to let her go.My greediness now has her stuck in my cabin. In my bed. In my head.I tell myself I’ll keep my hands off her, that I’m too old for her. Too rough for something so breakable.Some things are inevitable. Like the storm. Like the heat between us.Like me making her mine. less

Remi:I’ve built my career on capturing the world’s beauty—on proving that adventure is for anyone brave enough to chase it. Climbing a mountain? It’s my next big challenge. I want to do this on my own, but my manager insists I take a guide.So, they send me Andrew.He’s gruff, older, and looks at me like I’m his worst nightmare. He doesn’t want to be here, doesn’t think I can handle this climb, and makes it clear he’s just waiting for me to fail. Too bad for him—I don’t quit... moreRemi:I’ve built my career on capturing the world’s beauty—on proving that adventure is for anyone brave enough to chase it. Climbing a mountain? It’s my next big challenge. I want to do this on my own, but my manager insists I take a guide.So, they send me Andrew.He’s gruff, older, and looks at me like I’m his worst nightmare. He doesn’t want to be here, doesn’t think I can handle this climb, and makes it clear he’s just waiting for me to fail. Too bad for him—I don’t quit. I’ll prove I’m more than just a girl with a camera.But the longer we climb, the more I realize the real danger isn’t the mountain—it’s the way Andrew looks at me when he thinks I don’t notice. Like I belong here. Like I belong to him.I came here to reach the top. I never expected to fall for this guy. Can I recover after the damage is done, or will I join the ranks of other broken souls on this mountain?Andrew:I don’t babysit. I don’t hold hands. I save lives.So when I’m assigned to escort some influencer up the mountain, I’m less than thrilled. Remi is reckless, inexperienced, and way too damn tempting for a man like me. She’s everything I don’t have room for—too bright, too soft, too young.She’s also determined. Tougher than I gave her credit for. When she stumbles, when she looks at me with those big, defiant eyes, something inside me snaps.She wants to conquer this mountain and move on.But every second we spend together, I want to keep her.She thinks this is just another adventure.I’m about to show her that some challenges leave a mark you can’t walk away from. less

Jayce:I never planned on being a dad. I never even knew my brother had a kid until the day he was gone, and she was mine. I can climb any peak and survive any storm, but raising a little girl? I have no damn clue where to start. I need help—someone who actually knows what they’re doing.Enter Myla. Sweet, soft, and way too young for me. A live-in nanny was supposed to make my life easier, not make me crave things I have no business wanting. She’s here for my niece, not for me... moreJayce:I never planned on being a dad. I never even knew my brother had a kid until the day he was gone, and she was mine. I can climb any peak and survive any storm, but raising a little girl? I have no damn clue where to start. I need help—someone who actually knows what they’re doing.Enter Myla. Sweet, soft, and way too young for me. A live-in nanny was supposed to make my life easier, not make me crave things I have no business wanting. She’s here for my niece, not for me. Yet, every time we’re alone, the air thickens, the tension crackles, and I find myself spending more time at home.I wanted a nanny. So why the hell do I keep looking at her like she’s something else?Myla:A full-time nanny position in the mountains sounds perfect. A cozy cabin, a sweet little girl who needs me, and a breathtaking view? I’m in.The only problem? Jayce.My boss. A man who barely speaks but whose presence alone sets my body on fire. He’s gruff, brooding, barely around—but when he is, I can feel his eyes on me. Like he’s battling something dark, something deep. Like he’s deciding whether to keep his distance…or ruin me completely.I tell myself I can do this, that I can keep things professional. But when Jayce starts spending more time at home… I can’t help but wonder—does he actually need me here for his niece?Or does he want something more? less