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Moonshine Ridge Mountain Men #6
Driven to the Mountain
Current Jones:
It's the biggest news on the ridge since Birch McAllister managed to clear his family name; one of the shops downtown got rented.
Moonshine Ridge is a tight community. We like to think we're welcoming, but opening a new business in a town where no one knows you? That's a recipe for failure in a place that tends to support its own.
The truth is, you'd be best to establish some local connections that will vouch for you if you want to be successful on the ridge.
So when I get my first look at the barefoot woman on the ladder with the paint roller in her hand, I tell myself my intentions are purely neighborly; that the soft curves and determined spirit that have me out of my mind with need have nothing to do with volunteering to help her get her brewery up and running.
I'm going to make sure Ginger's new business is a success in Moonshine Ridge and then I'm going to claim her soft body and make her mine, because I knew the moment I laid eyes on her that the real reason Ginger was driven to the mountain was to be my wife.
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Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.
Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.
The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of instalove, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order.
It's the biggest news on the ridge since Birch McAllister managed to clear his family name; one of the shops downtown got rented.
Moonshine Ridge is a tight community. We like to think we're welcoming, but opening a new business in a town where no one knows you? That's a recipe for failure in a place that tends to support its own.
The truth is, you'd be best to establish some local connections that will vouch for you if you want to be successful on the ridge.
So when I get my first look at the barefoot woman on the ladder with the paint roller in her hand, I tell myself my intentions are purely neighborly; that the soft curves and determined spirit that have me out of my mind with need have nothing to do with volunteering to help her get her brewery up and running.
I'm going to make sure Ginger's new business is a success in Moonshine Ridge and then I'm going to claim her soft body and make her mine, because I knew the moment I laid eyes on her that the real reason Ginger was driven to the mountain was to be my wife.
****
Welcome to Moonshine Ridge and the rugged wilderness surrounding the remote mountain community where the history is long, the local lore is deep, and the men are as wild as the mountains they come from.
Protective, possessive, totally obsessed; the men of Moonshine Ridge will do anything necessary to claim the women they love and give her the happily ever after she deserves.
The Moonshine Ridge books contain a lot of instalove, some swearing, some steamy scenes, zero cheating, and a lot of swoon-worthy happy endings. They're interconnected with recurring characters but can be read as stand-alones in any order.
66 pages, ebook
Published June 29, 2023
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About the author
Rocklyn Ryder
85 books266 followersRocklyn prefers her romance reads to be short, cute, and dirty; low drama and a little over-the-top: extra points for growly, alpha heroes with beards.
Originally from the farms and ranches of Central California, Rocklyn grew up in the lap of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Those small towns will always be home, but Rocklyn was born to roam.
These days she spends her days exploring America's back roads in her camper trailer, writing steamy happily-ever-afters while looking for internet.
Follow Rocklyn here, on Amazon, find her on social media, or drop by the website (rocklynwrites dot net) and keep in touch when you join the (mostly) weekly newsletter and never miss updates on what's in the works-- and what's working and not in a life full of adventure and shenanigans.
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And what do I read? Total smut, the kind with over-the-top chemistry that gets characters to lose their minds and their clothes as soon as possible-- they can work out the kinks on the way to happily ever after later!
Originally from the farms and ranches of Central California, Rocklyn grew up in the lap of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Those small towns will always be home, but Rocklyn was born to roam.
These days she spends her days exploring America's back roads in her camper trailer, writing steamy happily-ever-afters while looking for internet.
Follow Rocklyn here, on Amazon, find her on social media, or drop by the website (rocklynwrites dot net) and keep in touch when you join the (mostly) weekly newsletter and never miss updates on what's in the works-- and what's working and not in a life full of adventure and shenanigans.
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And what do I read? Total smut, the kind with over-the-top chemistry that gets characters to lose their minds and their clothes as soon as possible-- they can work out the kinks on the way to happily ever after later!
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October 16, 2023just wondering if this author has ever considered reading one of her novellas before clicking publish
July 7, 2023
Ginger is into homebrewing beer. In fact, she is so good at brewing that her Porter has won awards in contests. Her dream is to open up her own tap brewery in her local town of Slow River. When her licensing permit applications were rejected, Ginger was forced to look elsewhere to set up shop. Two hours up the mountain is the very sleepy town of Moonshine Ridge. Signing a lease and prepping her business for opening in a town that only supports their own is something Ginger never anticipated having to do. Determined to open by spring and win the residents over in the meantime, Ginger set about making her dream a reality.
Current Jones is the cook for his family's river rafting business. Thanks to his hippy grandma and growing up on a homestead which his entire family still lives on today, he has learned to cook pretty much anything. When he starts hearing rumors that one of the shops on Main Street has been rented by a non-local, his interest is piqued. One step inside of the future brewery, seeing Ginger covered in paint while painting the ceiling, was all it took for Current to fall instantly in love. Ginger had everything he was looking for in a wife.
When Ginger finds out that in order to obtain a beer and alcohol license she must also sell food, Ginger immediately stresses. Can Current's special skills in the kitchen help him to enter into a business partnership with Ginger and help him secure his dream of achieving happily ever after with her? Will Ginger find that falling in love with a local rugged mountain man will not only open a door to her heart, but also open the minds and hearts of the town locals towards her and her new business?
"Driven to the Mountains" is book 2 in The Jones Brothers of Moonshine Ridge series by author Rocklyn Ryder. It's a short, quick read full of plenty of sass while also producing all the feels expected from a book from this author. Definitely worth the read!
Current Jones is the cook for his family's river rafting business. Thanks to his hippy grandma and growing up on a homestead which his entire family still lives on today, he has learned to cook pretty much anything. When he starts hearing rumors that one of the shops on Main Street has been rented by a non-local, his interest is piqued. One step inside of the future brewery, seeing Ginger covered in paint while painting the ceiling, was all it took for Current to fall instantly in love. Ginger had everything he was looking for in a wife.
When Ginger finds out that in order to obtain a beer and alcohol license she must also sell food, Ginger immediately stresses. Can Current's special skills in the kitchen help him to enter into a business partnership with Ginger and help him secure his dream of achieving happily ever after with her? Will Ginger find that falling in love with a local rugged mountain man will not only open a door to her heart, but also open the minds and hearts of the town locals towards her and her new business?
"Driven to the Mountains" is book 2 in The Jones Brothers of Moonshine Ridge series by author Rocklyn Ryder. It's a short, quick read full of plenty of sass while also producing all the feels expected from a book from this author. Definitely worth the read!
July 1, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "DRIVEN TO THE MOUNTAINS" I thoroughly enjoyed this story with great characters that pull you right into all drama.
Ginger comes to Moonshine Ridge to open a new business their a tight community that doesn't take well to strangers especially opening a new business in town when they don't know who your are.
Current arrived in town to see a gorgeous barefoot woman on a ladder painting he's taken with her immediately wants to claim her cause she's his he offers go help her get set up.
Current & Ginger spend a passionate night together both have same feelings for one another full of laughter, he comes up with ideas for her new place & a name for her new business.
I definitely recommend to get this delightful story with so any interesting great characters especially the old ladies who get together causing trouble their to funny, will Current & Ginger come together & get their HEA you must read to find out.
I'm looking forward to "Called To The Mountain" it's Rapid Jones & Sage Everett & her sons story up next can't wait.
Ginger comes to Moonshine Ridge to open a new business their a tight community that doesn't take well to strangers especially opening a new business in town when they don't know who your are.
Current arrived in town to see a gorgeous barefoot woman on a ladder painting he's taken with her immediately wants to claim her cause she's his he offers go help her get set up.
Current & Ginger spend a passionate night together both have same feelings for one another full of laughter, he comes up with ideas for her new place & a name for her new business.
I definitely recommend to get this delightful story with so any interesting great characters especially the old ladies who get together causing trouble their to funny, will Current & Ginger come together & get their HEA you must read to find out.
I'm looking forward to "Called To The Mountain" it's Rapid Jones & Sage Everett & her sons story up next can't wait.
August 1, 2023
Making her dreams come true
Driven to the Mountain is the sixth book in the Moonshine Ridge Mountain Men series and the second about the Jones Brothers. Ginger has moved to the ridge and rented one of the stores on the main street. She has a plan to open a brewery. Ginger has won awards for her brewing skills and has planned on opening a brewery in her hometown of Slow River but City Hall had other plans. So thinking outside the box she went up the mountain to where City Hall doesn't have all the rules and paperwork. Her plans have caused a lot of gossip on the ridge and one of those that hear about it is Current Jones. With rafting season over Current has some time so he heads into town to the local tavern, but is quickly waylaid when he sees the curvy beauty up a ladder painting the ceiling. Current jumps right in and before you know it he is helping make Ginger's dreams come true......and also making come life changes along the way.
Driven to the Mountain is the sixth book in the Moonshine Ridge Mountain Men series and the second about the Jones Brothers. Ginger has moved to the ridge and rented one of the stores on the main street. She has a plan to open a brewery. Ginger has won awards for her brewing skills and has planned on opening a brewery in her hometown of Slow River but City Hall had other plans. So thinking outside the box she went up the mountain to where City Hall doesn't have all the rules and paperwork. Her plans have caused a lot of gossip on the ridge and one of those that hear about it is Current Jones. With rafting season over Current has some time so he heads into town to the local tavern, but is quickly waylaid when he sees the curvy beauty up a ladder painting the ceiling. Current jumps right in and before you know it he is helping make Ginger's dreams come true......and also making come life changes along the way.
June 30, 2023
Liked Current.
Ginger is new to the insular town where she’s trying to open a brewery.
That was a surprise. She’s got a good plan in place but 1). I think she’s nineteen, so not sure how that works with the legal drinking age and brewing. 2). The locals don’t like outsiders.
But that’s ok, cuz Current is all in immediately (I liked that he wasn’t a player). He has his extended family and friends and is such a local. He announces to his family that he’s going to marry Ginger before he locks that down.
Recommend.
Ginger is new to the insular town where she’s trying to open a brewery.
That was a surprise. She’s got a good plan in place but 1). I think she’s nineteen, so not sure how that works with the legal drinking age and brewing. 2). The locals don’t like outsiders.
But that’s ok, cuz Current is all in immediately (I liked that he wasn’t a player). He has his extended family and friends and is such a local. He announces to his family that he’s going to marry Ginger before he locks that down.
Recommend.
July 1, 2023
First, I love the names for family members. The Joneses own a rafting company, and all the sons have names for specifics of the river. The woman they find are species. For Ginger, she wants her business and dream to come true, Current discovers his lasting love splattered in paint. This quick ride down loves lane finds them both realizing their dreams. And who would imagine a competition of how quickly the men get a ring on their finger. Fun read, great characters and an instant attraction that makes the imagination spin.
July 4, 2023
Like Christine Feehan's Carpathians, the mountain men of Moonshine Ridge know their mate when they see them. Ginger came to Moonshine Ridge to open her micro brewery and taproom because the bureaucracy in her hometown, Slow River, made it impossible to open there. As soon as Current sees her, he knows she will be his woman, and vise versa. He jumps in to help her get her business up and running. Short story with no conflicts, lively banter and likable characters.
I read an ARC, which I received from the author as part of her review crew. this dismay unbiased and voluntary review.
I read an ARC, which I received from the author as part of her review crew. this dismay unbiased and voluntary review.
July 5, 2023
Another brother falls fast and hard for a woman, love at first sight and doesn’t waste any time making her his. This time it’s Current and he spots Ginger painting her new store, who wants to open a new brewery in Moonshine Ridge, since where she’s from, her town denied her applications. This is her last chance to make her dreams come true and Current is in her sights as well.
A great short steamy read with laughs, no drama, great characters and perfect for a quick break to make you smile.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
A great short steamy read with laughs, no drama, great characters and perfect for a quick break to make you smile.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
July 7, 2023
This one was cute. I really enjoyed this story. It's a quick, insta-love story that held my attention and kept me entertained. Current is interesting in what everybody's talking about so heads into town to see what the new business is going to be and he meets Ginger and knows immediately that she is the one for him. I loved how he stepped up and starting helping her set up her brewery and did research in order to be able to really help. It was cute. This story is light-hearted and entertaining and has some spicy bits as well. I really enjoyed it.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
July 1, 2023
Oh my gosh! Current and Ginger are just the cutest together. They’re the perfect partners, in life and in business. And while I loved watching these two come to terms with just how quickly they fell for one another, it was the feisty little old ladies that totally stole the show for me. Bring on the sneakily plotting grannies! I’m here for this show.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
July 2, 2023
Once again a mountain man has won my heart. Current saw Ginger and he was a gonna. Ginger was an independent woman but appreciated the strength Current brought to her life. That and he was so gorgeous. His heart was true and he made her feel the most important thing in his life. These guys are amazing and the women they love are meant to be there at the right time in their lives.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
July 1, 2023
This was a quick steamy read. I was a bit disappointed in Ginger’s lack of research into her business plan but loved how Current was so quick to step in and help. Maybe because this was a short read some secondary characters could have done with more info as to who they were, but hints are given further on in the story.
I received a free copy from the author. This is my unbiased review.
I received a free copy from the author. This is my unbiased review.
July 3, 2023
Current meets Ginger and he's hooked.
He respects her drive and determination with establishing her brewery so Current helps her get things up and running.
Together they can accomplish anything - with a little help from family and friends.
A crazy fast love connection that is totally swoon worthy!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
He respects her drive and determination with establishing her brewery so Current helps her get things up and running.
Together they can accomplish anything - with a little help from family and friends.
A crazy fast love connection that is totally swoon worthy!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
July 4, 2023
Current and Ginger story was so much fun to read. These two had such a connection between them. Current is the first to fall and Ginger wasn't far behind. Their story was fun, and hot! A very enjoyable read. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 30, 2023
I loved this book, were such a cute couple the were able to establish a bond from the start, I can't wait for the next book in this series. Ginger was and independent smart women and that is what attracted Current to her, best series I have read in a while
July 1, 2023
Loved Current and Ginger. This mountain man story was both sweet and steamy. Ginger is new to town, but that doesn't stop Current from falling for her at first sight. Even if she has paint dripping down her body.
July 4, 2023
This is a brilliant insta love read.
As soon as Current saw Ginger he knew that she was going to be his but would she feel the same.
Absolutely loved the ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
As soon as Current saw Ginger he knew that she was going to be his but would she feel the same.
Absolutely loved the ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
July 6, 2023
Very enjoyable fast love series with some of the funniest, adorable characters with names that are so different that it makes me love the characters more.
Looking forward to the next sibling to fall for the right woman :P
Looking forward to the next sibling to fall for the right woman :P
June 30, 2023
A quick insta love between Ginger and Current. Live their ending.
July 2, 2023
Arc review for honest review so very cute. when ginger moves to moonshine ridge to open a brewery with a taphouse , she meets current Jones and he knows a first sight she's his.
July 9, 2023
When you know, you know! Current and Ginger fall hard and fast, then they're hot as a pizza oven! The name of their business is brilliant and their HEA is perfect.
September 2, 2023
I enjoyed Current and Ginger's story. I thought it was an entertaining and steamy read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
October 24, 2023
Loved Current and Ginger's story. It was so good and how they are head over heels for each other. All it took was a little paint to get his attention. Who knew?
January 11, 2024
Current Jones helps run his family’s business. He meets Ginger as she’s trying to set up a brewery. He decides since he isn’t busy to help her out. It’s funny, entertaining short story. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading future books by Ms Ryder.
July 2, 2024
Very good short story. Really liked this book very much. Loved her brew pup idea. They are such a fun couple.
October 4, 2024
This is a short and quick novel to kill time in a moment of waiting. Fun and cool. Kisses.
October 9, 2024
Sweet again. Short again.
Same sweet short story with different characters.
I think I need a short break, because these are just blah now.
But not a virgin this time. Hum.
Same sweet short story with different characters.
I think I need a short break, because these are just blah now.
But not a virgin this time. Hum.
January 17, 2025
Great, Short,Sexy, and Sweet, Romance. I Loved this story as well as the others in this series. Looking for something fun, this is for you. I would Love to visit Moonshine Ridge.
May 6, 2025
Loved it.
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