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Men Of Wolff Mountain #1
Into His Private Domain
Alone in his fortress, Gareth Wolff hides from the world. Until Gracie Darlington scales his mountain and lands at his doorstep-with cuts, bruises…and amnesia. But the reclusive billionaire knows her type. She wants something from him. Something he's spent a lifetime trying to forget….Gareth won't let the sexy interloper leave. Not until he learns her angle and sates his desire in her arms. Gareth always gets what he wants…but this time, once Gracie regains her memory, it may be too late. Because not only has she invaded his lair…she's invaded his heart.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Janice Maynard
541 books431 followersJanice Maynard came to the writing life early! When her third grade short story, “The Princess and the Robbers”, won a red ribbon in a school arts fair, Janice was hooked. She followed up that early success with a more commercial piece in the sixth grade… “Why My Mom Loves To Drink Coke”. No advance for that one, but she won a six-pack of Coke… remember those great little bottles?
In junior high Janice began circulating her work to a wider audience. A dozen or so notebook pages stapled together made the rounds in some particularly boring classes, with the riveting tales carefully hidden behind textbooks.
High school meant the big time… editor of the school newspaper, the Maroon and White. Janice used her insightful editorials to delve into such meaty subjects as “locker room odor” and “why we need two-ply tissue in the student bathrooms”.
College brought lots of writing, but very little of it creative… four years later, Janice stepped into the adult world as a fully certified elementary teacher.
Despite motherhood, full-time employment, and keeping up with an “always into something” husband, Janice never lost her love of writing or the desire to be published. In 1996 she realized her long-time dream when Kensington Publishing bought her first book, Sweetheart. That exciting moment was followed by the sales of two more books in the Precious Gem line.
In the fall of 2002, Janice left the classroom to pursue writing full-time.
In junior high Janice began circulating her work to a wider audience. A dozen or so notebook pages stapled together made the rounds in some particularly boring classes, with the riveting tales carefully hidden behind textbooks.
High school meant the big time… editor of the school newspaper, the Maroon and White. Janice used her insightful editorials to delve into such meaty subjects as “locker room odor” and “why we need two-ply tissue in the student bathrooms”.
College brought lots of writing, but very little of it creative… four years later, Janice stepped into the adult world as a fully certified elementary teacher.
Despite motherhood, full-time employment, and keeping up with an “always into something” husband, Janice never lost her love of writing or the desire to be published. In 1996 she realized her long-time dream when Kensington Publishing bought her first book, Sweetheart. That exciting moment was followed by the sales of two more books in the Precious Gem line.
In the fall of 2002, Janice left the classroom to pursue writing full-time.
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June 8, 2012
I wasn't able to finish this. Apparently, the last half is better than the first, from the reviews. I couldn't make it to the half way. The dialogue bugged me a lot, the instant "burning thighs" from a woman who should be at least a little freaked out about who she is irritated me. I get that it is a romance, but take a chapter and devote it to the emotions that a gal would be having when she wakes up and doesn't remember who she is. I did not care or want to care about these characters, which made it hard for me to keep reading.
December 16, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. Gareth was a great wounded hero. I loved the way he used his artistry to raise money for the charity. When I see a hero with the kind of sensitivity that can make such beautiful things, I know he will love completely. When Gracie shows up, he is sure that she is up to something. Because of a past problem with a woman trying to steal something from him, he is unwilling to trust her. But as he gets to know her, he can't believe she would do something like that. Meanwhile, Gracie is lost because of her lack of memory. She feels safe with him, and begins to fall in love with him. When her memory returns, there is a big confrontation with Gareth feeling betrayed and ordering her away. I liked the way things worked out, and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
January 4, 2020
3.5 stars.
That's right, I started off 2020 with amnesia trope. What old school cheesy goodness.
Gareth Wolff is pretty much an Edge Lord. He's isolated himself and broods over two instances in his life that caused pain. So fantastic!
Gracie Darlington set out to talk to Gareth and falls right in front of him, losing her memory!
Of course, Gracie can't go anywhere and has to recoup in Garreth's house (conveniently his brother is a doctor and his neighbor :-D. Her attraction to Garreth is often self-reprimanded in her inner dialogue :-o.
As they wait for her memories to come back, their feelings change and they grow closer. The reason for her original visit is eventually remembered. Add a bit of drama and a short separation and there, my friends, is the recipe for a classic Harlequin.
That's right, I started off 2020 with amnesia trope. What old school cheesy goodness.
Gareth Wolff is pretty much an Edge Lord. He's isolated himself and broods over two instances in his life that caused pain. So fantastic!
Gracie Darlington set out to talk to Gareth and falls right in front of him, losing her memory!
Of course, Gracie can't go anywhere and has to recoup in Garreth's house (conveniently his brother is a doctor and his neighbor :-D. Her attraction to Garreth is often self-reprimanded in her inner dialogue :-o.
As they wait for her memories to come back, their feelings change and they grow closer. The reason for her original visit is eventually remembered. Add a bit of drama and a short separation and there, my friends, is the recipe for a classic Harlequin.
March 31, 2018
More like 2.5 stars. I really didn't like the fact that he essentially made her hurt herself, got amnesia, then proceeded to sleep with her within 2 days of this. She remembers things and people, but nothing of her life or why she comes to meet him. It was all a little hinky for me. I understand that he was nursing a hurt over losing his mother when he was 6, and a nasty relationship a few years before this, but he was just a mean ass who needed to be bumped down a peg or two. He lashes out in the meanest way possible every time. Just not my idea of a good romance. I will continue on with the series, because they are about other characters.
March 7, 2017
D2135 Jan12 Men of Wolff Mt. Gracie Darlington and Gareth Wolff meet when she shows up at his door and he scares her. She backs away from him and falls off his porch and is knocked out. When she come to she has no memory of why she's wanted to see him.
July 31, 2025
This story had a great premise as well as likable characters. The author knows how to string readers along to keep them interested. Protagonist Grace falls victim to amnesia, but in the end, when the wolf comes knocking at her door, she finds there are some things she can never forget.
May 10, 2019
Protagonistas: Garrett & Gracie
Profesiones: Millonario/Carpintero & Pintora
Pais: USA
Profesiones: Millonario/Carpintero & Pintora
Pais: USA
August 12, 2012
3.5
I'm a fan of Janice Maynard to begin with and find that she's a reliable writer for a good read, perhaps not amazing, but never bad. There will always be a scene or character that really stick in your memory too. This story has a great brooding hero (my favorite kind) and deals with amnesia. Amnesia is a great tool to employ in these shorter books. It allows you to steer clear things that might bog a story down. On the flip side, these shorter stories don't always allow for a lot of expansion.
Gareth Wolff is a reclusive millionaire whose tragic past and a more recent betrayal have forced him to live in solitude, never trusting anyone. Gracie Darlington shows up at Gareth's house on the secluded Wolff Mountain and her purpose is unknown. Gareth tries to scare her away but instead he scares her, making her fall off his porch. Gracie wakes up with amnesia and Gareth, though he doesn't trust her, feels obligated to take care of her until all is healed.
When I'm reading Harlequins I'm not looking for deep emotions, complex characters or intricate plots. I'm a tad bit lenient when rating and reviewing in general but I'd still rate a bad book poorly and a great book sufficiently. While nothing in this book was a standout I have no major complaints about the story, characters, writing or dialogue. There was a bit of cheesiness in the dialogue on some of the final pages but I'm seeing that more and more in romance books. Overall it was an entertaining read with a bit of emotion and if the story would have been longer/more complex I could see myself really loving Gareth.
I'm a fan of Janice Maynard to begin with and find that she's a reliable writer for a good read, perhaps not amazing, but never bad. There will always be a scene or character that really stick in your memory too. This story has a great brooding hero (my favorite kind) and deals with amnesia. Amnesia is a great tool to employ in these shorter books. It allows you to steer clear things that might bog a story down. On the flip side, these shorter stories don't always allow for a lot of expansion.
Gareth Wolff is a reclusive millionaire whose tragic past and a more recent betrayal have forced him to live in solitude, never trusting anyone. Gracie Darlington shows up at Gareth's house on the secluded Wolff Mountain and her purpose is unknown. Gareth tries to scare her away but instead he scares her, making her fall off his porch. Gracie wakes up with amnesia and Gareth, though he doesn't trust her, feels obligated to take care of her until all is healed.
When I'm reading Harlequins I'm not looking for deep emotions, complex characters or intricate plots. I'm a tad bit lenient when rating and reviewing in general but I'd still rate a bad book poorly and a great book sufficiently. While nothing in this book was a standout I have no major complaints about the story, characters, writing or dialogue. There was a bit of cheesiness in the dialogue on some of the final pages but I'm seeing that more and more in romance books. Overall it was an entertaining read with a bit of emotion and if the story would have been longer/more complex I could see myself really loving Gareth.
February 12, 2014
Dovrei dare la colpa di questa lettura alla pseudo influenza che in questi giorni mi ha tenuta lontana da lavoro e altre attività, ma sarebbe fare un torto a un genere che, sebbene meno che in passato, mi piace sempre. Del resto lo trovo comunque un genere "sincero": ciò che promette mantiene, a volte bene, altre meno, ma comunque un rosa è un rosa. Deve intrattenere, se arriva altro meglio, ma non è necessario.
Credo sia proprio la prevedibilità il migliore aspetto di questa storia di multimiliardario figo ma immusonito in attesa di giovane di belle speranze che lo salvi da se stesso. Trama e personaggi sono gli stessi identici degli harmony che leggevo di nascosto da adolescente. Il racconto si è fatto solo più esplicito.
Ma confesso, preferivo i delicati harmony di allora, in cui non succedeva niente. Almeno si privilegiavano i personaggi invece di spercare pagine e pagine sulle posizioni.
La Maynard per quanto possa valere la mia opinione il compito lo porta a termine bene: intrattiene con la giusta dose di introspezione (poca), background familiare (il giusto), sesso (non tantissimo) e trama. Non guasta che l'inglese sia corretto, non pretenzioso ma nemmeno sciatto. La lettura è davvero piacevole, anche se trama e personaggi non mi hanno entusiasmato. Nel complesso, quindi, piuttosto carinotanto che si passa al prossimo (e sono SETTE, porca puzzola).
Credo sia proprio la prevedibilità il migliore aspetto di questa storia di multimiliardario figo ma immusonito in attesa di giovane di belle speranze che lo salvi da se stesso. Trama e personaggi sono gli stessi identici degli harmony che leggevo di nascosto da adolescente. Il racconto si è fatto solo più esplicito.
Ma confesso, preferivo i delicati harmony di allora, in cui non succedeva niente. Almeno si privilegiavano i personaggi invece di spercare pagine e pagine sulle posizioni.
La Maynard per quanto possa valere la mia opinione il compito lo porta a termine bene: intrattiene con la giusta dose di introspezione (poca), background familiare (il giusto), sesso (non tantissimo) e trama. Non guasta che l'inglese sia corretto, non pretenzioso ma nemmeno sciatto. La lettura è davvero piacevole, anche se trama e personaggi non mi hanno entusiasmato. Nel complesso, quindi, piuttosto carinotanto che si passa al prossimo (e sono SETTE, porca puzzola).
March 11, 2012
A brooding reclusive billionaire and a damsel in distress...with amnesia? I couldn't resist. This was the kind of story where the whole "thing" could've been avoided if he'd just called 911 to begin with (she was a trespasser with a head injury!), but then what fun would that be?
A character with amnesia for 90% of the book, like Gracie, is tough, because I have to wonder if we're really seeing the "real" her. It seemed to work for this book. It was clear that Gareth was in a lot of pain, and Gracie had what it took to rescue him from his fortress of solitude. I know I've said it before - I *lurve* those emotionally vulnerable, tortured alpha males, and Gareth is a prime example. Did I mention that he's an artist too? *swoon*
Though some of the story was far-fetched, INTO HIS PRIVATE DOMAIN was an enjoyable and very sexy read, and a solid start to The Men of Wolff Mountain series.
Enjoyment Level: 4
Heat Level: Spicy
A character with amnesia for 90% of the book, like Gracie, is tough, because I have to wonder if we're really seeing the "real" her. It seemed to work for this book. It was clear that Gareth was in a lot of pain, and Gracie had what it took to rescue him from his fortress of solitude. I know I've said it before - I *lurve* those emotionally vulnerable, tortured alpha males, and Gareth is a prime example. Did I mention that he's an artist too? *swoon*
Though some of the story was far-fetched, INTO HIS PRIVATE DOMAIN was an enjoyable and very sexy read, and a solid start to The Men of Wolff Mountain series.
Enjoyment Level: 4
Heat Level: Spicy
February 19, 2012
When Gracie is sent up the mountain by her father on a mission to see Gareth Wolff, bad stuff starts happening. First Gracie had to climb all the way up the mountain, so she didn't get caught by security or get caught period before she could get to Gareth. Secondly when she knocks on the door and Gareth tells her to go away, she falls off the step and gets amnesia.
Now Gareth is stuck with Gracie and has no clue what to do with her but he will not under any circumstances admit that he has fallen in love with her. Even if he has.
It was a good read, the characters COULD be based off of people in real life, as well as the fact you can easily believe the story. It didn't seem fake, the emotions flowed.
Now Gareth is stuck with Gracie and has no clue what to do with her but he will not under any circumstances admit that he has fallen in love with her. Even if he has.
It was a good read, the characters COULD be based off of people in real life, as well as the fact you can easily believe the story. It didn't seem fake, the emotions flowed.
February 26, 2021
I loved the whole series but this one was my favourite! One thing I found a bit strange was that the first three books cross referenced each other a lot, with character stories continuing dinner table interaction etc. The next three, didn't seem to do this as much which I found strange - since most of the cousins either lived on Wolff Mountain or visited a lot. Book 7 - tied up the story nicely.
February 1, 2012
I typically don't read amnesia story lines in books, this one was well written and managed to be fresh. The cover is the reason I bought this book and the concept of a "Wolff Mountain"(this is book one about the family living on their mountain). My only complaint was too many things happened to the heroine.
August 26, 2015
This one started out better than your average romance novel. The amnesia plot is typical, but Maynard's writing is good and I was hooked. Then it dissolves into a dysfunctional sex fest with the brood master and main character Gareth Wolff, who really should get some therapy. The heroine Gracie is weak and vapid. Can't really recommend this one.
November 6, 2012
This is the first book in 'The Men of wolff Mountain' series and I really liked it. The H had a tortured soul after childhood trauma. He feared he was unable to feel anything until the h showed up at his secluded home under suspicious circumstances.
August 9, 2016
slightly predictable. worst part was trying to hold the book in a position that was comfortable and yet still being able to read it. the words were so close to the inside bond that it made it difficult to hold.
July 9, 2016
Like this book a lot, the fact the Gareth allowed Gracie into his heart. But I wished there had been slightly more to the ending of when they got back together. And I'm always one for a good epilogue - while it worked how it was, it would of been nice!
October 23, 2023
Comparativamente às duas novelas que li anteriormente, esta é melhor, tem uma ação mais rica e tem suspense. Não deixa de ser uma história um pouco exagerada, utópica, mas é para isto que se lêem novelas da Harlequin, e não se espera menos 😊!
Livro 1 da série "men of Wolff mountain".
Livro 1 da série "men of Wolff mountain".
February 17, 2012
I don't know it was okay, there was something about the first three chapters that didn't put me off as I finished the book and found I liked the last half MUCH better than the first.
February 24, 2012
Heroine fall, hits head and ends up with amnesia. Not a theme I read a lot of. If it's well written I like it. I liked this story.
December 26, 2012
Love this book. So far I love the whole series all the Wolff men and woman was good reads. Gareth I felt was the hardest to come around but with Gracie's love he found his way.
April 6, 2013
Okay, quick read. Part of the Men of Wolff Mountain series with the story of Gareth and Gracie.
May 21, 2020
I loved this book! I have a soft spot for amnesia themes and this book did not disappoint! Will definitely be checking out other works by this author!
July 14, 2015
More sex than was needed and some suspension of reality is necessary. Rich guy with troubles and amnesia...
January 25, 2016
Easy read!
May 2, 2016
This was my first Janice Maynard book. I think I have found a new additional author of romantic strong women novels besides Linda Lael Miller. We will see
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March 9, 2013
Loved it...Can't wait to start on the next one!
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