Fall for a Mountain Man Series by Julia Stone, Abby Jensen, Lilah Hart, Opal Nicks, Celia Skye, Peyton Lawson, AnnMarie Springs, Carolina Jax, Wynter Ryan, Lara London, Lyssa J. Cole, Annee Jones, Lena Cove, Joann Baker, Patricia Mason, Engrid Eaves, Isla Spencer, Lexi Hayes, Tiffany Bloom, Kelsea Fox, Lily Birch

Get ready to Fall for a Mountain Man in this new series coming October 2025.

She destroyed his kindling pile and ignited his heart. Now this mountain man will prove she's worth the burn.I came to Wildwood Valley to write about their charming fall festival.Instead, I accidentally destroyed a perfectly organized pile of kindling that belonged to the hottest mountain man I've ever seen. Talk about making a first impression.Silas is all dark eyes, broad shoulders, and safety lectures that somehow make my pulse race instead of my eyes roll... moreShe destroyed his kindling pile and ignited his heart. Now this mountain man will prove she's worth the burn.I came to Wildwood Valley to write about their charming fall festival.Instead, I accidentally destroyed a perfectly organized pile of kindling that belonged to the hottest mountain man I've ever seen. Talk about making a first impression.Silas is all dark eyes, broad shoulders, and safety lectures that somehow make my pulse race instead of my eyes roll. He's also patient enough to teach a clueless city girl how to build the perfect fire, one carefully placed stick at a time.Which is convenient, since he's definitely lighting mine.But I'm supposed to be documenting this community, not falling for it. I'm definitely not supposed to be imagining what it would feel like to trade my nomadic lifestyle for cozy mountain mornings and a man who looks at me like I'm the answer to every question he's ever asked.Then the locals start whispering that I'm just another reporter here to exploit their small-town charm.Suddenly I remember why I keep moving—because staying means risking everything, including my heart. And mountain men with gentle hands and protective streaks are exactly the kind of risk I've been running from my whole life.Too bad Silas has other ideas.He's determined to prove that some fires are worth the risk of getting burned. And maybe, just maybe, this wandering journalist is ready to stop running long enough to find out if he's right.Ignited by the Mountain Man is a short and steamy instalove romance. This 1-hour read is part of the Fall for a Mountain Man series. It's a forced proximity ex-military, mountain man romance with lots of steam. If you like short, steamy instalove novellas, you’ll love the entire Fall for a Mountain Man series! less

A single mom who’s stopped believing in fairytales.A rugged mountain man who makes her dream again.This fall, happily-ever-after is waiting in the pumpkin patch.I stopped believing in fairytales the day I became a single mom.Happy endings are for storybooks … not for women like me.But when I take my little girl to the local pumpkin patch, the last thing I expect is him.The mountain man who owns the farm is rugged, steady, and built like he was carved from the land itself... moreA single mom who’s stopped believing in fairytales.A rugged mountain man who makes her dream again.This fall, happily-ever-after is waiting in the pumpkin patch.I stopped believing in fairytales the day I became a single mom.Happy endings are for storybooks … not for women like me.But when I take my little girl to the local pumpkin patch, the last thing I expect is him.The mountain man who owns the farm is rugged, steady, and built like he was carved from the land itself. He makes my daughter laugh, carries the biggest pumpkins with ease, and looks at me like I might just be his harvest prize.I should know better than to fall for fantasies. Yet every time his strong hands become so useful, every time he shows up to protect and provide, I start to wonder …Maybe love can be as real as the autumn air.Maybe this mountain man is the happily-ever-after I stopped believing in.Harvested by the Mountain Man is a steamy, short instalove romance featuring a protective hero, a single mom in need of a second chance, and the cozy magic of fall. Guaranteed HEA included. Part of a multi-author collaboration Fall For The Mountain Man Series. Grab your favorite spiced autumn drink and devour all of these incredible stories. less

SOPHIE I'm here to destroy everything he loves. The maple farm, the family legacy, the life Kane has built. One clean deal, then promotion to senior partner. Except a freak September blizzard traps me in his sugar shack with six feet of gorgeous, stubborn mountain man who kisses like fire. Kane makes me question everything I thought I wanted...KANE Sophie represents everything I corporate greed wrapped in designer suits. She's here to turn my heritage farm into a shopping mall... moreSOPHIE I'm here to destroy everything he loves. The maple farm, the family legacy, the life Kane has built. One clean deal, then promotion to senior partner. Except a freak September blizzard traps me in his sugar shack with six feet of gorgeous, stubborn mountain man who kisses like fire. Kane makes me question everything I thought I wanted...KANE Sophie represents everything I corporate greed wrapped in designer suits. She's here to turn my heritage farm into a shopping mall. She's also the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, wearing my flannel and learning to love the land I'd die to protect. When she looks at me like I'm her whole world, I forget she's supposed to be the enemy.Under snow-heavy maples, maybe we can save everything that matters to both of us.- Sugar Shacked with the Mountain Man is an enemies-to-lovers romance about choosing love over security. With forced proximity, a heritage maple farm, and enough steam to melt a Canadian blizzard, this emotional journey proves that sometimes the sweetest salvation comes from unexpected storms.Part of the Fall for a Mountain Man multi-author collection. less

She's sunshine in a small town. He's a single dad who's forgotten how to smile.Flower shop owner Hallie's new in Bitterroot Ridge, and divorced single dad Walker wants to keep it that way. But when his seven-year-old daughter decides Hallie needs rescuing and Walker needs a friend, autumn matchmaking ensues. One fall festival, one woodcarving contest, and one very determined little girl later, Walker's carving more than pumpkins—he's carving out space in his heart.Single dad meets sunshine... moreShe's sunshine in a small town. He's a single dad who's forgotten how to smile.Flower shop owner Hallie's new in Bitterroot Ridge, and divorced single dad Walker wants to keep it that way. But when his seven-year-old daughter decides Hallie needs rescuing and Walker needs a friend, autumn matchmaking ensues. One fall festival, one woodcarving contest, and one very determined little girl later, Walker's carving more than pumpkins—he's carving out space in his heart.Single dad meets sunshine. Fall magic happens.Walker doesn't do second chances or small talk, but Hallie's warmth melts his defenses one carved flower at a time. She's running from a breakdown she won't discuss. He's protecting a heart his ex-wife shattered. And between them, one pumpkin-obsessed little girl is orchestrating the perfect autumn love story.Can a grumpy single dad learn to love again when sunshine arrives wearing flour-dusted aprons and wielding unstoppable optimism? less

She has big plans for the orchard she’s inherited. He also has plans, ones that don’t include an annoying new neighbor.Inheriting the place where I used to spend my summers comes when I need a new direction in life. Things are not how I imagined they would be, but I throw myself into turning around the defunct orchard and property.On top of all the problems with the property, my new neighbor seems to think it belongs to him and insists I sell it to him... moreShe has big plans for the orchard she’s inherited. He also has plans, ones that don’t include an annoying new neighbor.Inheriting the place where I used to spend my summers comes when I need a new direction in life. Things are not how I imagined they would be, but I throw myself into turning around the defunct orchard and property.On top of all the problems with the property, my new neighbor seems to think it belongs to him and insists I sell it to him. I think he’s changed his mind when he ends up helping me. We give in to the chemistry between us, but then I find out it was all a ruse to get me to sell.Welcome to the small town of Coyote Creek, full of rugged cowboys and mountain men. Follow along as they fall fast and hard for the curvy women who captivate them and find happily ever after. These are short, standalone instalove romances that can be enjoyed in about an hour or two with no cheating or cliffhangers.The Fall for a Mountain Man Series is a collection of autumn books by your favorite short read romance authors. less

Meet Quinn and Luke in this steamy mountain man novella!

A fall festival brings love to the mountains.

The first time I set eyes on the gorgeous curvy Wynn at The Palmer, I fall instantly in love. But, it's more than physical. With her sad eyes she tries to hide behind an easy smile, all I want to do is protect her. I've got a decade on her and don't want to come off as an old creep, but that doesn't keep me from paying attention. And, the more I watch her, the more I realize...she's watching me back.Tropes: mountain man, small town, blue collar, age gap, steamy, instalove

I liked my peace and quiet. My cat, my cabin, and my books were more than enough for me.What I didn’t like?People on my property without permission snapping photos. Even if she was a younger woman stacked with curves and the brightest smile I’d ever seen.She said it’s only pictures, but I didn’t trust a soul. Especially not a pretty one.That is until she showed me there was so much moe to see than just the four walls I lived in.Beauty was all around us... moreI liked my peace and quiet. My cat, my cabin, and my books were more than enough for me.What I didn’t like?People on my property without permission snapping photos. Even if she was a younger woman stacked with curves and the brightest smile I’d ever seen.She said it’s only pictures, but I didn’t trust a soul. Especially not a pretty one.That is until she showed me there was so much moe to see than just the four walls I lived in.Beauty was all around us. In nature, in ourselves, and in the love we found.There was no way I could ever let her go.Cozy with the Mountain Man is an age gap, grumpy/sunshine, small town instalove set in the small town of Appleridge, Vermont. It features a younger, curvy woman and an older, grumpy mountain man. It’s meant to be devoured in one hour and is part of the shared collab of Fall for a Mountain Man with other authors! So if you love short, steamy instalove novelettes with hot mountain men, you’ll want to one click Cozy with the Mountain Man today! less

Her candy isn’t the only thing he wants to taste this Halloween... Opening my candy shop in Woodbridge Falls was supposed to be my sweet new start. Winning the Halloween candy competition could finally put me on the map—if I can get my hands on the one ingredient that makes my grandmother’s recipe shine. Trouble is, the only man who makes the syrup I need is a grumpy mountain recluse with shoulders as broad as his scowl. My solution? Show up on his doorstep and dare him to say no... moreHer candy isn’t the only thing he wants to taste this Halloween... Opening my candy shop in Woodbridge Falls was supposed to be my sweet new start. Winning the Halloween candy competition could finally put me on the map—if I can get my hands on the one ingredient that makes my grandmother’s recipe shine. Trouble is, the only man who makes the syrup I need is a grumpy mountain recluse with shoulders as broad as his scowl. My solution? Show up on his doorstep and dare him to say no. The last thing I need is a candy maker barging into my sugar grove. But Cinnamon Moretti isn’t just any candy maker—she’s stubborn, curvy, and far too tempting to ignore. When she agrees to work the harvest herself, I can’t look away. She’s sticky fingers, sharp wit, and heat I never saw coming. I thought I was protecting my family’s legacy. Now I’m just trying not to lose my heart. CONTENT A wickedly fun Halloween romance! This short, steamy read serves up a grumpy mountain man, a candy-maker heroine, small-town harvest vibes, and open-door heat hot enough to melt more than chocolate. Treat yourself—one-click this sweet and spicy fall fling today! less

When Maisie Carter left Pine Hollow for college, she promised herself she wouldn’t be back. With no plan for after graduation, she retreats to the one place that’s always felt special, her family’s cabin in the mountains. Peace, quiet, and a little time to figure out what comes next.All her plans change when she sees Ford Kane, her best friend's older brother. He's still he same maddeningly handsome man who never once looked at her the way she looked at him. Only now… he’s looking... moreWhen Maisie Carter left Pine Hollow for college, she promised herself she wouldn’t be back. With no plan for after graduation, she retreats to the one place that’s always felt special, her family’s cabin in the mountains. Peace, quiet, and a little time to figure out what comes next.All her plans change when she sees Ford Kane, her best friend's older brother. He's still he same maddeningly handsome man who never once looked at her the way she looked at him. Only now… he’s looking.Ford isn’t a recluse—he just prefers power tools to people, and trees to small talk. But when Maisie comes back all grown up and hiding behind that too-bright smile, he sees her in a new light.One late-night power outage. One shared blanket. One heated moment that changes everything. less

I’m not the kind of woman men like him usually want.I’m curvy, mouthy, a little too bold for my own good. He’s a storm cloud of a man—grumpy, growly, impossible to ignore.I volunteered at his orchard to help with my class's field trip, not to fall headfirst into lust with the man behind the cider press.But every time he looks at me, I feel it.Every time he touches me, I want more.And when he finally lets me in, I learn that there’s nothing better than being cider-kissed by a mountain man.

His empire may be gone, but his appetite for her is just getting started.Maribel:Every day at Bake Me Happy, I watch couples share sweet moments—holding hands over coffee, stealing quick kisses between bites of pastries.It’s like love is everywhere, but somehow not for me.I want what they have—something warm, steady, real—but after seeing so many breakups crash through these doors, I’m wary... moreHis empire may be gone, but his appetite for her is just getting started.Maribel:Every day at Bake Me Happy, I watch couples share sweet moments—holding hands over coffee, stealing quick kisses between bites of pastries.It’s like love is everywhere, but somehow not for me.I want what they have—something warm, steady, real—but after seeing so many breakups crash through these doors, I’m wary.Then there’s the one man who lives up on the mountain—never wearing flannel like the rest, always in a crisp collared shirt.He doesn’t say much, and he hardly ever finishes the sweets he orders.I don’t know his story, and I’m not sure I want to.But he’s become the one part of my day I don’t want to lose.Wesley:I was an important man with wealth and power, destined to reclaim my throne—until the scandal hit.Betrayed by someone I trusted, stabbed in the back, and exiled to Willowbrook Ridge, I’m left raw and restless.I came to Bake Me Happy hoping for a spark to light the dark inside me.Instead, I found Maribel—sweet as the desserts she makes, a bright beacon cutting through the gloom.She won’t spare me more than a glance, but the tension between us smolders, promising a fire I’m desperate to feel.I’m done hiding behind wealth and titles. Now, I’m ready to bare everything and prove that beneath the darkness, there’s a man who can love fiercely. less

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My Stay the f*ck off my Mountain. But on night with Whitney changes everything… This mountain is mine and I’ll do anything to keep it that way.Until a crisis brings Whitney to my cabin.She stirs something deep inside of meTonight she's staying at my cabin, but I’ve only got one bed.And she’s my best friend’s daughter. My head says this is going to end badly, but my body lusts for her.It's going to be a long night...This fall, nights are getting steamy under the blankets... moreMy Stay the f*ck off my Mountain. But on night with Whitney changes everything… This mountain is mine and I’ll do anything to keep it that way.Until a crisis brings Whitney to my cabin.She stirs something deep inside of meTonight she's staying at my cabin, but I’ve only got one bed.And she’s my best friend’s daughter. My head says this is going to end badly, but my body lusts for her.It's going to be a long night...This fall, nights are getting steamy under the blankets. Looking for a steamy, OTT romance? Then Whitney and Hunter’s story will make you Fall for a Mountain Man. less

I’m a park ranger sworn to enforce the law, but this rugged ex-con has me breaking all my rules.Patrolling Montana’s forests is usually protect the lands, keep locals and visitors safe, and investigate any violations in my jurisdiction.It doesn't include getting distracted by off-grid recluses who brew beer with huckleberries and truffles…harvested illegally. Especially if he’s got an unsavory past and looks like he could wrestle a grizzly and win... moreI’m a park ranger sworn to enforce the law, but this rugged ex-con has me breaking all my rules.Patrolling Montana’s forests is usually protect the lands, keep locals and visitors safe, and investigate any violations in my jurisdiction.It doesn't include getting distracted by off-grid recluses who brew beer with huckleberries and truffles…harvested illegally. Especially if he’s got an unsavory past and looks like he could wrestle a grizzly and win.He wants first prize in the brewing contest at the Deepwood Mountain Fall Festival. And I tell him he’s breaking the law.But when a sudden storm strands us together in his remote cabin, I learn three things His adorable black lab loves me.He might not be the irresponsible poacher I thought.Kissing him is more addictive than his damn beer.Brewing with the Mountain Man is a short, steamy, instalove romance featuring a burly hermit who has no time for uptight park rangers (even if she is sexy as hell in her uniform), and an ambitious young officer that only wants to do what’s right (even if it means standing up to a devastatingly hot ex-con). less

She came hunting legends about women who vanish in these woods. Little does she know, she's about to become one. The kind who disappears into a mountain man's heart and never wants to be found.BooneI've carved jack-o'-lanterns every October for years, hoping to guide lost souls home. Never thought I was calling one to me. Holly appears in my forest like an answered prayer, all sexy curves and fierce heart, seeing beauty in decay, light in darkness... moreShe came hunting legends about women who vanish in these woods. Little does she know, she's about to become one. The kind who disappears into a mountain man's heart and never wants to be found.BooneI've carved jack-o'-lanterns every October for years, hoping to guide lost souls home. Never thought I was calling one to me. Holly appears in my forest like an answered prayer, all sexy curves and fierce heart, seeing beauty in decay, light in darkness. She doesn't know these woods chose her for me, that every photo she takes binds her deeper to this place. To me. I failed someone once, watched the fog swallow her whole. That guilt carved itself into my bones. But Holly? She's rewriting every scar, every sleepless night, every hollow ache. She thinks she's documenting legends. Truth is, she's becoming mine. And I'll spend forever proving she was always meant to find her way to me.HollyI fled to Whispering Hollow to photograph ghost stories, not become one. My career lies in ruins, stolen by a man I trusted, leaving me with nothing but a camera and the desperate need to prove I still exist. These mountains whisper of women who vanish, of jack-o'-lanterns that appear in the forest from nowhere. Then I meet Boone, and suddenly I understand why people disappear into these woods willingly. He's built like an ancient oak, gentle as morning mist, with eyes that hold shadows of someone he couldn't save. Every carved pumpkin he leaves on my trail is a love letter written in Mine. Stay. Home. I came here broken. But in his arms, I'm not just healing, I'm becoming something magical.Tropes You'll Love Fated MatesPossessive Cinnamon Roll MMCMystical Mountain SettingWounded ProtectorArtist HeroineInstaloveCarved Declarations of LoveSmall Town MagicOff-Grid RomanceCurvy Girl WorshipThis steamy escape delivers instalove, instant obsession, no cliffhangers, and no cheating. Safe, swoony, and just the right length for a satisfying binge.What to expect from Tiffany Bloom's storiesMy stories bring the heat and the heart. The steam is open-door, full of feeling, a little sweet, and a little addictive. You'll always get a safe, satisfying love story with a guaranteed HEA every time. less

He came to the mountain to find some kind of peace. She came looking for a place to heal. Neither expected to find love. Or forever. The only thing more dangerous than his past… is how much he wants her.He came home from war with a body full of scars and a soul that refuses to heal. So he did what any man like him would do. He disappeared into the wilderness and swore off the world.No phone.No neighbors.No complications.Just the way he likes it... moreHe came to the mountain to find some kind of peace. She came looking for a place to heal. Neither expected to find love. Or forever. The only thing more dangerous than his past… is how much he wants her.He came home from war with a body full of scars and a soul that refuses to heal. So he did what any man like him would do. He disappeared into the wilderness and swore off the world.No phone.No neighbors.No complications.Just the way he likes it.Until she crashes into his world, fighting her own demons.The mountains may have been his refuge, but now he knows a life with her is the only thing worth fighting for.The only thing more fragile than her blank canvas… is her heart.She came to the mountains to escape. To paint. To remember who she was before the heartbreak that stole everything from her. But then the storm happened, stranding her far from the quiet retreat she hoped for.No inspiration.No direction.No cell service.Just the way she HATES it.Until he shows up, gruff and scarred, offering more than just a ride through the wilderness.He’s steady where she’s unraveling. Guarded where she’s vulnerable. And the more time she spends with him, the more the colors return to her canvas… and her soul.She thought she was running from heartbreak. But in the arms of a mountain man who refuses to let her go, she might have just found a love worth creating a new life for.This sweetly steamy instalove read promises small town romance, off the grid love in a serene mountain setting with a wounded hero cinnamon roll MMC and a curvy heroine he can't stop thinking about. With no angst, no drama, no cliffhangers, and definitely no cheating, this story is the perfect short escape to give you all the feels and, as always, delivers a guaranteed HEA. less

Can this grumpy mountain man fend off the ghosts of his past long enough to fall in love? The second I see her, I know I’m in trouble. She showed up at my house in a Halloween costume wielding a tray of warm chocolate chip cookies. She called herself the neighborhood welcome committee.Who knew a woman in a plus-size kitty cat costume could be so appealing? But when Ava opens her mouth I fall hard for her.The only trouble is, I’ve got my reasons for disappearing on Red Oak Mountain... moreCan this grumpy mountain man fend off the ghosts of his past long enough to fall in love? The second I see her, I know I’m in trouble. She showed up at my house in a Halloween costume wielding a tray of warm chocolate chip cookies. She called herself the neighborhood welcome committee.Who knew a woman in a plus-size kitty cat costume could be so appealing? But when Ava opens her mouth I fall hard for her.The only trouble is, I’ve got my reasons for disappearing on Red Oak Mountain. And Ava threatens to upend everything. My life as a hermit may be coming to an end.Author’s Trick or Treat With The Mountain Man is a curvy girl, grumpy sunshine, instalove mountain man Halloween romance two hour short read. less