Running away to a remote mountain cabin was supposed to be my escape from a suffocating life, not the beginning of a new one. When a storm forces me to take shelter with Cormac—a brooding, ruggedly handsome mountain man—I never expected to find myself drawn to his quiet strength and hidden vulnerability. In his rustic cabin, surrounded by towering pines and pristine wilderness, I discover a passion I never knew existed and a chance to become the woman I was always meant to be. But can a city girl and a solitary mountain dweller build a future together, or will our differences tear us apart?
Cormac:
After my military service, I chose isolation in the mountains to escape my demons. My carefully constructed solitude is shattered when Scarlett arrives during a thunderstorm, claiming my cabin as her rental. I should send her away, but something about her stubborn spirit and genuine heart breaks through walls I spent years building. As I show her my world of mountain springs and forest trails, I find myself revealing parts of me I thought were buried forever. She brings light to my darkness, but loving her means facing my past and trusting in a future I never thought possible. Can I risk everything to keep her in my arms, or am I too damaged to deserve her love?
Tropes & Keywords:
Forced Proximity, Grumpy x Sunshine, Military Veteran Hero, City Girl Meets Country Boy, Cabin Romance, Insta-Lust to Love, Mountain Man, Curvy Heroine, BBW, Protective Hero, Opposites Attract, Rental Mix-Up, Brooding Hero, Steamy Outdoor Romance, Emotional Scars, Happily Ever After, Romantic Erotica, Erotic Romance
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.