Ashfall Bluff Series by Ava Aubrey

A Steamy, Small-Town Enemies-To-Lovers Romance With A Grumpy City Hero Who Learns What It Means To Become A Mountain Man Because Of A Fierce, Curvy Heroine.I came to Ashfall Bluff to make a deal, not to get tangled up with a woman who sees right through me. The land is prime. The money is good. And I don’t care if the locals glare at me like I’m the villain.Except… Emily Erickson.She’s fire and stubbornness wrapped in curves that make it hard to remember why I’m here... moreA Steamy, Small-Town Enemies-To-Lovers Romance With A Grumpy City Hero Who Learns What It Means To Become A Mountain Man Because Of A Fierce, Curvy Heroine.I came to Ashfall Bluff to make a deal, not to get tangled up with a woman who sees right through me. The land is prime. The money is good. And I don’t care if the locals glare at me like I’m the villain.Except… Emily Erickson.She’s fire and stubbornness wrapped in curves that make it hard to remember why I’m here. She fights me at every turn, and I should hate it. Instead, I can’t stay away.I’ve spent my whole life protecting these mountains. Developers like Caleb Miller are everything I despise - slick suits, big promises, and plans that carve up land that isn’t theirs.But Caleb is… complicated. He’s grumpy, impossible, and far too attractive for my own good. And when I catch glimpses of the man beneath the hard edges, I start to wonder if there’s more to him than profits and ambition.The question Can I trust him with my heart and my home?💜 A short, steamy, opposites-attract romance with a fierce local heroine, a grumpy outsider who discovers what really matters, and a forever kind of love. No cheating, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA. less

When a grumpy, alpha mechanic and a stubborn, curvy influencer collide, enemies ignite into something hotter than either expected. But when her internet fame threatens his home, Ryan has to is chasing followers worth losing him forever? My car died in the middle of nowhere, and my rescuer is every bad boy fantasy come to life - Brent Quinn - tattooed, brooding, and completely unimpressed by my online fame. I came to Ashfall Bluff chasing content... moreWhen a grumpy, alpha mechanic and a stubborn, curvy influencer collide, enemies ignite into something hotter than either expected. But when her internet fame threatens his home, Ryan has to is chasing followers worth losing him forever? My car died in the middle of nowhere, and my rescuer is every bad boy fantasy come to life - Brent Quinn - tattooed, brooding, and completely unimpressed by my online fame. I came to Ashfall Bluff chasing content. What I found was trouble with a wicked smile and arms I can’t stop staring at.He thinks I'm just another shallow influencer, and maybe he's right. But when I try to turn him into my next viral story, I cross a line that might cost me everything. I moved to Ashfall Bluff to escape the noise. To put my past behind me. The last thing I need is some city girl with a camera stirring up chaos. Ryan Tyler is loud, messy, and determined to make me her next project.I should stay away. Instead, I can’t stop watching her tear down walls I thought were permanent. She’s sunshine in a place I swore would stay dark - and that light is dangerous. A steamy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance with grumpy/sunshine banter, opposites attract tension, and a guaranteed HEA. You can read this on your lunch hour if you have a generous boss, but you might blush in some parts. less

She came to hide. He's the alpha sheriff who vows to keep her safe. Danger’s at her door. Desire puts her in his bed. A fake name. A small mountain town. I thought I could finally breathe. But he sees through me - every fear - every lie, and when danger follows me here, the sheriff is the only man standing between me and the nightmare I ran from. She’s curvy, skittish, mine. One look and I knew I’d protect her with my life. One taste and I knew I’d never let her go... moreShe came to hide. He's the alpha sheriff who vows to keep her safe. Danger’s at her door. Desire puts her in his bed. A fake name. A small mountain town. I thought I could finally breathe. But he sees through me - every fear - every lie, and when danger follows me here, the sheriff is the only man standing between me and the nightmare I ran from. She’s curvy, skittish, mine. One look and I knew I’d protect her with my life. One taste and I knew I’d never let her go. Her past may be hunting her, but I’m the law in Ashfall Bluff - and no one touches what’s mine.Melody Archer came to Ashfall Bluff with a new name and a simple plan - keep her head down, start over, and finally feel safe. But safety shatters fast when shadows from her past find her again.Sheriff Drew Reynolds doesn’t miss much. The curvy new girl in town is scared, skittish, and way too tempting. One look, and his protective instincts lock on. She’s his to shield. His to claim. His to keep.When danger comes knocking, Drew takes her under his roof and into his arms. Now there’s no escaping the alpha sheriff determined to guard her body and own her heart.Steamy, fast, and full of instalove intensity, Protected by the Mountain Sheriff delivers a protective alpha hero, a curvy heroine in danger, forced proximity, and the kind of possessive small-town romance that ends in forever. less

A wounded dog. A grumpy vet. A lawyer on the run. And one chance to heal more than just broken hearts. I came to hide from my imploded career. The last thing I expected in this tiny mountain town was a gorgeous, grumpy veterinarian who can wrestle cattle and make my heart race in equal measure. I swore off city women after the last one left me for the bright lights. So when a sharp-tongued lawyer in designer boots storms into my clinic, I know she's trouble. The kind I can't resist... moreA wounded dog. A grumpy vet. A lawyer on the run. And one chance to heal more than just broken hearts. I came to hide from my imploded career. The last thing I expected in this tiny mountain town was a gorgeous, grumpy veterinarian who can wrestle cattle and make my heart race in equal measure. I swore off city women after the last one left me for the bright lights. So when a sharp-tongued lawyer in designer boots storms into my clinic, I know she's trouble. The kind I can't resist.One emergency sheep delivery. One cattle crisis. And suddenly we're not exactly enemies. We're saving lives together and falling hard.But when the city calls with everything Eva fought for, we both have a choice to guard our broken hearts, or risk everything on a love neither of us saw coming.A cozy, steamy small-town enemies to lovers romance full of heart, heat, and unexpected second chances.This short read is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. You can probably devour it on your lunch break if you have a generous boss, but you might blush a little. less

One grumpy handyman. One sunshine heiress. Zero chance they’ll keep it “strictly business.” I came to Ashfall Bluff to prove I’m not a failure. One rundown cabin, one impossible dream, and exactly zero clue what I’m doing. When the grumpy, gorgeous handyman shows up to fix my plumbing disaster, I expect judgment - not a proposal that changes everything.His skills. My help with his daughter. A summer-long barter that’s supposed to be strictly business... moreOne grumpy handyman. One sunshine heiress. Zero chance they’ll keep it “strictly business.” I came to Ashfall Bluff to prove I’m not a failure. One rundown cabin, one impossible dream, and exactly zero clue what I’m doing. When the grumpy, gorgeous handyman shows up to fix my plumbing disaster, I expect judgment - not a proposal that changes everything.His skills. My help with his daughter. A summer-long barter that’s supposed to be strictly business.But watching Ben Carter work with those capable hands, seeing the way he loves his little girl, feeling the heat in his gaze when he thinks I’m not looking? This arrangement is getting dangerously complicated. The last thing I need is a city girl with designer jeans and zero survival skills. But my daughter takes one look at Chloe Sterling and decides she’s ours to keep. And when Chloe smiles at me like I’m more than just the town handyman? I start to think Lily might be right.Our deal is simple. Professional. Temporary. At least, it was - until I kissed her. Until she fit in my arms like she was made for me. Until I started imagining a future I swore I’d never want again.Now her family wants to drag her back home, the town wants to crush her dream, and I’m realizing I’ll fight anyone who tries to take her away.Because some bargains aren’t meant to be temporary. Some are worth keeping forever. A scorching small-town romance with a grumpy single dad, a sunshine heiress, forced proximity, and enough heat to melt a mountain. Dual POV. Guaranteed HEA.This title is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone as well. You can probably read it over your lunch break or commute, but you might blush a bit. less