I don't take private clients. The wilderness is my sanctuary, my escape from a past I left behind.
Then Rebecca Hawthorne called, determined to conquer these mountains. Something in her voice made me agree—a spark of fire beneath her polished exterior that I couldn't ignore.
Now she's here, with her designer gear and curves that make my hands itch to claim every inch of her. She's nothing like the women who belong in these rugged mountains. Yet there's something about the way she faces each challenge, the determination in her eyes when the trail gets tough.
When a storm forces us to seek shelter in my cabin, the electricity between us ignites into something primal and undeniable. I want her—all of her—and I'm not a man who denies himself what he wants.
But Rebecca's tied to a world of boardrooms and expectations. If she gives herself to me, will she be able to walk away when our two weeks are up? Or will she realize that some bonds, like the mountains themselves, are meant to endure?
REBECCA:
I came to the Colorado Rockies to escape—from my overbearing father, from board members who see nothing but my curves and my trust fund, from a life where I'm never enough.
Two weeks in the wilderness would prove I'm stronger than anyone believes. What I didn't count on was Jericho Asher.
Tall, bearded, with eyes that see straight through my carefully constructed facade—my rugged mountain guide is nothing like the polished businessmen I'm used to. He doesn't coddle me or underestimate me. When his calloused hands adjust my pack, something wild awakens inside me.
As we trek deeper into the mountains, I find myself drawn to his raw masculinity and quiet strength. When a fierce storm drives us to his remote cabin, the attraction between us becomes impossible to resist.
In Jericho's arms, I discover parts of myself I never knew existed—passionate, daring, free. But my family empire awaits my return. Can I find a way to balance the corporate heiress with the woman I'm becoming in these mountains? Or will I have to choose between the life I've always known and the untamed future calling to my heart?
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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.