Eliza Rockwood Hideaway Christmas: An Age-Gap, Fake Marriage, Single Dad, Small Town Insta-Love Romance (Hideaway Mountain) Book 4 of 5: Hideaway Mountain

 

She’s his daughter’s innocent teacher, and he just rescued her from a Russian mobster. To keep her safe, he takes her as his pretend wife for Christmas. As danger looms, will their fake marriage turn into something real before the new year?

Noelle
When I left New York to finish college in Colorado, I thought I was leaving my ties to the Bratva behind me for good. Unfortunately, I could not have been more wrong. I’m fresh into my first year teaching middle school when I’m kidnapped by my dead boyfriend’s uncle, now a powerful Pakhan who wants to keep me quiet—permanently. Lucky for me, the very handsome father of one of my students also happens to be a detective for the Denver PD, and he saves me from Viktor’s evil clutches. To keep me safe so I can testify against the mobster, Shane offers to take me undercover with him to his mother’s home in Hideaway Mountain—as his fake bride. I’m thrilled at the prospect of spending the holidays with a family of my very own for the first time in my life, even if it is just pretend. However, it’s not long before the ruse begins to feel all too real. I quickly grow to love Gracie, who was already one of my favorite students, and her sweetheart of a grandma. And when her dad continues to look at me with so much protective hunger, I can feel myself falling for him too. But will Shane still want to keep me when he learns the truth about my past?

Shane
Noelle is my daughter’s seventh-grade English teacher—and even though I shouldn’t—I can’t deny the longing I feel for her after our first meeting at parent/teacher conferences before winter break. When my daughter accidentally leaves her phone behind at school, I’m not annoyed but excited for the excuse to see Noelle one more time before we leave town. Gracie’s absentmindedness ends up being a crucial stroke of luck when her forgotten phone allows me to track and save Noelle from being kidnapped by a well-known Russian kingpin. Once she’s safely in my arms, I know I have to protect her. So, I ask Noelle to come with me to Hideaway Mountain as my pretend wife, under the guise of keeping her safe. What Noelle doesn’t know is that I have no intention of ever letting her go. I plan to make this beautiful girl my real wifebefore we ring in the New Year.

Welcome to Hideaway Mountain—where the men fall hard and fast for feisty, independent women.

This is book four in the Hideaway Mountain insta-love novella series, featuring a V-card heroine in a small mountain town. Though each book in the Hideaway Mountain and Hideaway Valley universe has interconnected characters, they can all be read as standalone stories. If you love spicy, sweet, and daring small-town romance, then take a trip to Hideaway Mountain. HEA guaranteed!

My personal review, thoughts, & no spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me. 

This was a very sweet holiday read for this reader. I enjoyed reading about Noelle and Shane. This storyline kept this reader engaged from the beginning to the very end. Definitely looking forward to her next book. She is a wonderful storyteller and crafts characters that you enjoy reading about. This again was a wonder holiday read. 

Meghan Hollie Fragile (Cedar Lakes University Series) Book 2 of 3: Cedar Lakes University Series

 

 Quinn

I have been in love with my brother’s best friend for as long as I can remember.

And he has no idea.

He doesn’t see me the way I see him. He doesn’t see past the platonic friendship we’ve built since we were little.

Miles Cooper is destined for greatness, on the path to NFL glory, only behind his superstar facade hides a dark secret.

One I never thought possible.

Now, he needs me in a way that could break my naive heart. But isn’t it better to have loved and lost than never loved at all?

Miles

I’ve got my entire future ahead of me, meticulously planned right to the second I graduate.

Until suddenly, it’s not.

I’m drowning, sinking fast into deep waters. The only life preserver, my best friend’s little sister.

Quinn Dawson is good and kind and sweet, and the more time I spend with her, the more I notice things I’ve not seen before.

She’s the calm to my storm, the light in the dark. The only one who sees how fragile I really am.

But will she still love my broken pieces when she discovers my secret?

I want to be worthy of her, I’m just not sure I am.

My Personal Review, Thoughts, and no spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!

What another great read by the author. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters in the book. I enjoyed Miles & Quinns story. This honestly was just a really great read. It definitely was a roller skating rink of emotions for this reader. Looking forward to what the author writes next.

Meagan Williamson Where the Black Line Ends

 

Reed Morgan thrives on chasing adventure. It’s why he doesn’t hesitate when he lands a spot on a mid-season wildland firefighting crew in the Payette National Forest. It’s the perfect opportunity for the guy who just lost the love of his life to his best friend and whose family rarely notices him. It’s not exactly diving out of airplanes, but it’s miles away from the opposite gender. Or so he thought.

Hailey Hart has spent her entire life seeking the approval of her father—a man married to his job. When the chance to work alongside his fire crew arises, she jumps at it. If he can see her as the EMT her mom once was, maybe he’ll finally give her the time of day.

After Reed and Hailey share a memorable first encounter on an airplane, they find themselves working together. They have two months to gain the trust and admiration of the one person they are both seeking approval from—the Iron Summit Superintendent. Neither one of them has time for a distraction.

But some wildfires start unexpectedly. And theirs is proving hard to put out.

My personal review, my own thoughts, & no spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

This was a beautifully written story from beginning to the very end. I was really taken in with the Authors way of storytelling. I definitely was on a roller coaster ride of emotions and felt a connection to these characters. This was a story that will definitely stay with me for quite sometime. I will be adding this story to one of my personal favorites of 2024. I am thoroughly looking forward to what this author writes next.

Ariana St. Claire Check My Body, Grump (Montreal Triumph Hockey) Part of: Montreal Triumph Hockey (4 books)

 

 When your older, masked Halloween hook-up turns out to be your new stepdad's oldest son whom you've never met...and now, he's been traded to your home team. An age gap hockey grumpy/sunshine romance...

Coleman Sunders was the veteran grumpy All-Star who knew exactly what he wanted. The first time he saw her, pink and purple hair, across the arena, he wanted her. And now, he's the newest member of the Montreal Triumph. In the same city where Eden is.

Eden

I have a stalker. Eyes on me. But for one night, I want to forget. And the Montreal Triumph Halloween Haunted House is the perfect place to forget all my real-world fears. Little did I know my whole world would change forever after he touched me.

Cole

She's mine. From the first time I laid eyes on her, I knew she would change everything. From Seattle to Montreal, I'd do anything for her. Make her dreams and fantasies come true. Even if the first time I touch her she won't know who I am...

And now things will never be the same because Eden can never be mine. But I'll make sure no one hurts her. No matter what I have to do to protect her.

Check My Body, Grump is the first book in the all-new Montreal Triumph Hockey series. Montreal Triumph Hockey. Possessive. Obsession. MINE. These #hockeyboys don't always play by the rules.

My Personal Review, Thoughts, & No Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

Another great read by the Author.  I enjoyed Eden & Coles Story. The story definitely kept this reader interested and invested from beginning to the end. Cole was definitely a favorite character for sure. Great read by one of my favorite Authors. If you like Halloween Theme reads Hockey, this one’s definitely for you.