Granger

Starlight Mountain Saviors #1

by Tarin Lex

Granger: Starlight Mountain Saviors Book 1
An Insta Love Mountain Man Rescue Romance

Gal:
I spent a year in my feelings after my best friend died.
Now her mom has asked me to find a spot to spread the ashes.
Starlight, Montana beckons me, and I don’t even know why.
But I’m so glad it did.
It’s here, I learn to live—again.
And it’s here, I fall in love—maybe for the first time.

Granger:
From the moment I find Gal caught in one of my animal traps, I know there’s something special about her.
She’s fiery, curvy, and also sweeter than the Sno-Caps she’s (for whatever reason) so addicted to.
I know almost instantly, that sexy little thing is mine.
Gal is the missing piece that fills in every gap in my life.

Genres: Romance

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2023

About the author

Hi! I’m a mama of four living my dream writing romance out in the country with the love of my life! I’m a busy bee like you, so writing & reading short romance is my jam. I hope each of my stories makes you smile, makes you sigh, makes you...swoon. ;) Most of all I hope you reach “The End” feeling ever-inspired and optimistic. With me, it’s always safe, steamy & sweet, with happily-ever-afters guaranteed!

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Reviews

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal lost her best friend Brielle a year before. Now she is back where it happened to scatter her ashes. She gets her hand in a trap and when she gets rescued by Granger their whole life changes. They fall hard and fast for each other. 🥰 Instalove, short, sweet, romantic, tiny bit sad but with a sweet HEA and no drama😍😍😍😍😍

[Patti Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is going to be a good series.
Gal lost her best friend and was going to take her ashes and spread them where she loved to be rock climbing. Gal is at an area she has no idea why but was drawn to it. While hiking she crosses a river and gets caught in an animal trap. As she's screaming for help, a man shows up curious about how she got caught by the trap. Helps her out and takes her to get fixed up.
Granger can't believe his eyes. She's beautiful but found out she's only there for a few days as she's there to spread her friends ashes.
The next day Granger sees her rock climbing but looks to be in danger. He climbs up to get her. She explained what she was doing and he explained he almost died doing that but a stranger helped him out. The more they talked the more he wanted her to stay. She felt her friend was telling her from beyond the grave to open her heart. Gal does just that. Opens her heart and decides to stay and be happy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Terri Pietrowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal made a promise to her best friend’s mother, that she would do two things while she was at the mountains, one spread her best friend’s ash in a perfect spot and learn to live again. That is where Gal met and was rescued by a huge mountain man, when she fell in a stream and her hand got caught in an otter trap. Granger moved to the mountain several years earlier after losing the only family he had left to illness and also trying to forget the young woman who’s life was lost because of him. Bought a cabin with a pond for fishing on the property and lived a quiet, lonely life. Until one day a beautiful woman rented a cabin from his neighbor a mile away and Granger came to her rescue, not once, but twice and learned her story for needing to spend some time in the mountains.
I am volunteering to leave a ARC review of this book.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal has been mourning her bestie all year, her mother asked her to find a spot to spread her ashes. She picks Starlight Montana, there is something about it that calls to her.

Granger moved to the mountains to better himself, he loves his place in the woods. He does not expect to find a cutie in one of his river otter traps. There is something about her, it makes him think she is what is missing in his life.

I loved this story, the pair had unexpected connection, they both needed healing after suffering loss.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angelique Lawless · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the best friends link to these two in this story. Both Granger and Gal are strong but also struggling with a lose. The author does an amazing job with the descriptions of the mountains, the sunset, and nature throughout this story and makes you feel like you are right there in Starlight, MT right along with the characters. The "spicy" scenes are descriptive so if that's not your thing, you'll need to skim a little, but with the passion these two have for each other, you can feel the fire right along with them! I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series as they come out.

[Kim Mears · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal travels to a town called Starlight to scatter her best friends ashes, she has never been there before but it felt like the right place to her. While out on a hike, she ends up getting stuck in a trap that Granger has set but luckily he comes to her rescue.
There is an attraction between them but will they act on it. What happens when they realise that their pasts are connected by Gal's friend that died. Could she have been the one to have brought them together.

I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tarin Lex kicks off her brand new Starlight Mountain Saviors with the fabulous Granger, a steamy short instalove romance. Lost after losing her best friend in a freak accident, Gal has rented a cabin in the Starlight Mountains. When she has an accident in the river, Granger - who has been living in the mountains after dealing with his own loss - comes to her rescue. The connection between the two is instantaneous, though their initial reactions to one another entertainingly seem quite the opposite. A fun, quick, steamy yet emotional romance that is a phenomenal start to a brand new series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Aliama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gal lost her best friend and has been asked to scatter her ashes. Gal is unexplainably drawn to Starlight Mountain and decides this is where she’s going to do it. Gal realizes that she needs to start living again and decides to start taking risks and putting herself out there. Granger is happy in his mountain life but knows something is missing. When he saves Gal he knows just what it’s is that’s been missing but will their new found love be over before it has time to even start? A sweet heartwarming story about friendship and how fate has plans for us and our HEA. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Christina Rodrigues · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet and quick read.

Granger is the first book in Tarin Lex’s new Starlight Mountain Saviors series. This is a very short, steamy insta-love romance with a sweet storyline, cute characters and a happily ever after. Gal and Granger are both struggling with the loss of a loved one when they meet. Will their instant and soul deep connection help them build a strong foundation for a new beginning? Read it and find out!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal is dealing with the death of her best friend and is heading to the mountains to spread her ashes when she ends up caught in a trap. Granger, a gorgeous mountain man, comes to her rescue and falls for Gal at the same time. Wow, what a way to find love. This is book one and a great start to the Starlight Mountain Saviors series. This sweet, short, instalove story pulled at my heartstrings and had me cheering Gal and Granger on to get their happily ever after. I look forward to reading the rest of this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Kae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Speedy quick!

This story was quick and all about falling in love after loosing someone. The plot was centered around Gal and Granger finding that forever love but there wasn’t much else to it. There was plenty of room for expansion but I didn’t go into the story expecting there to be a huge amount plot because it is only seven chapters long.

The smut was a little unrealistic being that she was very inexperienced and didn’t show much sign of the pain one would expect for their first time. It was well written and if you like the fast insta-love books you should read this one.

[T Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Starlight Mountain Saviors series

*over 18 readers only*

Trigger warning
Death of best friend

Gal's best friend died helping a basejumper. Gal is now at a cabin in Starlight, Montana, to spread the ashes of her friend. While out exploring, she gets caught in an animal trap. Granger rescues her from his trap. The next day her rescues her again from the rock face. But what will she do when she finds out his past?

Cute, fast-paced, almost conflict free.

[Carlyn Zanidean · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's amazing how our future is planned and work outs. Our destiny to meet the one person, the one we are meant to be with. The one person you share a inner connection with and not even know it. These two characters share a bond, a connection, both healing the pain they try to hide.
I never expected the little twist, but that is what made this book so great. This story was fantastic and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and epiphany read. There is Granger always saving Gal. I thought it was a strange name too. Unisex Israeli name meaning wave. It didn't make sense until i read the book. There is a lot and a little going on in this book. you have to read and read the ending chapters to fulling get it. Granger is a great read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal took a trip to the mountains with her best friends ashes so she could scatter them somewhere her friend loved. Granger moved to the mountains following the loss of his father. They had an instant connection from their first meeting. Sweet, steamy story with amazing chemistry, true love, an unexpected twist and a beautiful HEA.

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[GOLE]

This is a very cute story of Granger and Gal finding each other. It's got a nice level of steam and definitely sweet too. There is a twist towards the end that I definitely didn't see coming.

Highly recommend this read.

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[Veronica Albertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute one, I really enjoyed how the characters came together and the story played out. I really enjoyed the way they had that one special thing in common. The ending was perfect too. Good work I can’t wait to read another one.

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[Lizette Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal takes a trip to regroup after a terrible loss. She heads to the woods and is repeatedly rescued by Granger. He has also been healing, and when these two get together, their story truly ends in a beautiful way. This is one of my favorite types of books it gives you faith that time heals all wounds.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short read brings about a lot of emotions dealing with loss and moving past and living your life. Enjoyed the characters as they were genuine and open with their feelings, surprising twist that gives you the impression fate definitely takes a hand to help guide in the right direction.

I am voluntarily leaving a review for this book that I received free.

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gal and Granger's story is a fast read dealing with lost, finding understanding and love.

Fate has played her hand when she brings Gal and Granger together. What they do not realize is that their lives paths have crossed a year before. Amazing story that grips your heart.

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[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Granger and Gal! This mountain man/rescue romance has more than the usual! In a short story, we have lots of emotion, depth, and just plain hugability.

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[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome! Tarin is back with another wonderful tale, this one of Granger and Gal. A trip for a dear friend will put these two on the same path and it leads to a wonderfully happily ever after!.

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[Kanani]

This was a really good book. Granger met Gal, when she got caught in one of his traps. They were adorable together. This was a really cute, adorable, heartbreaking story. I was sad to see it end, it was a really great story with a perfect ending.

[Manisha Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book one in the Starlight Mountain Saviors Series. This book is a great page turner. The characters chemistry is awesome . The story is definitely a must read.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I like how Bri makes it possible for Granger and Gall to find each other and to fall in love.

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

I did not see that plot twists coming. Those otters are little jerks . I’m glad they found their happiness.

[MandyMarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

sweet HEA

A love story built on tragedy brought together by fate. This quick read has some adventure, some silly and sad parts with some steaminess at the end with a sweet HEA.

[Jennifer Cooley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot

Nice, quick and fun read. You can read it in one sitting which can be nice. Beware, you may blush .

[Wanda Grier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

A little bit different from novellas I usually read. This was filled with lost, friendship, romance and love. What romance reader doesn't love a HEA!