She ran to escape danger, but in the arms of a mountain man, she found a future worth fighting for.

Scarlett's carefully constructed world shatters when she witnesses a ruthless crime. Now, she's on the run, hunted by dangerous men who will stop at nothing to silence her.

Seeking refuge deep in the serene, untamed mountains, she stumbles upon a remote cabin, and into the life of Ethan, a brooding, rugged loner with a mysterious past.

Ethan has sworn off people, choosing isolation to escape his demons. The moment Scarlett bursts into his world, their undeniable attraction ignites a fire that neither can ignore.

Suspicious of her motives yet unable to resist her curves and fiery spirit, he is torn between protecting his solitude and keeping Scarlett safe from the shadows that follow her.

As danger closes in, the tension between them sizzles into a steamy, pulse-pounding romance. With danger lurking, the two must face their fears and trust each other because, in the wild, passion isn't the only thing that could get them burned.

Will their fiery chemistry and newfound love be strong enough to survive the looming threat?

Topics: mountain man romance, opposites attract, later-in-life romance, protector romance, curvy woman romance, steamy romance, rugged protector, suspense romance, unexpected passion.