I am the wilderness. The mountains are in my blood, and solitude is my sanctuary. For years, I've lived off the grid, away from civilization's chaos, finding peace in the untamed forest that became my home.
Then she stumbled into my territory—soft, vulnerable, utterly out of place. When I saved her from a grizzly bear attack, I knew instantly: she belongs here. With me.
She's everything I never knew I craved—her curves, her warmth, her surrender. I'm rough, demanding, possessive—a mountain man who takes what he wants. And I want her. Her innocence calls to something primal inside me, something I can't control.
I've claimed her as mine, and I'll protect what's mine with fierce devotion. She trembles at my touch but arches into it all the same. In my cabin, isolated from the world, we forge a connection as wild and untamed as the forest around us.
I've lived alone for so long, but now there's her. And I won't let her go.
STAR:
I came to the mountains to escape—from my toxic relationship, from society's expectations, from the anxiety that had become my constant companion. One solo camping trip was supposed to help me find myself.
Instead, I found him.
When a terrifying grizzly attack left me helpless, he emerged from the wilderness like something out of a dream—or a nightmare. Massive, untamed, more beast than man. He saved my life, then claimed it as his own.
His cabin deep in the forest became my sanctuary, his powerful arms my new world. He's demanding, possessive, primitive in his needs—and he awakens something equally wild inside me. Every touch breaks down another wall I've built, every growled command sends shivers down my spine.
I should be fighting to escape, to return to civilization. Instead, I'm surrendering to his raw passion, to the unexpected tenderness beneath his feral exterior. In his isolated world, far from judging eyes, I'm discovering parts of myself I never knew existed.
He calls me his. And against all reason, I might just want to stay that way.
This steamy, off-grid romance features a possessive alpha hero, a curvy heroine finding her strength, forced proximity, and sizzling scenes that will leave you breathless. If you love wilderness survival stories with primal passion and insta-love, this standalone romance will sweep you away into the wild.
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Maya Vale is a passionate romance author known for her steamy, emotionally charged stories featuring rugged heroes and strong-willed heroines who find love in unexpected places. Based in Chicago, Maya draws inspiration from the contrast between urban energy and her love for wilderness getaways, often setting her tales in remote, picturesque locations that provide an escape from city life. When she's not crafting intense romantic encounters and heartfelt character journeys, Maya enjoys quiet evenings with her devoted husband and their two mischievous cats.