Montana Savior

Heirs of Guardian Valley #3

by Hallie Bennett

Forty-year-old CEO Travis Gibson has everything a man could want after a childhood full of poverty... but a curvy beauty may be what he actually needs.

Cautious Brooke Stanley is determined to stop being her brother's shadow and live her own life... and the silver fox club owner may be just the man to help her start anew.

But when their one night stand ends without warning, will fate prove that opposites attract and bring them back together again?

Welcome to Guardian Valley, Montana where protective heroes fall hard for the curvy heroines who steal their hearts!
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❤ Age Gap
❤ Plus-Size Heroine
❤ Billionaire Hero

Genres: Romance, Billionaire Romance

54 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2024

About the author

Hallie prefers steamy, insta-love stories where the curvy girl finds love with a filthy-talking hero. And when she ran out of reading material, she decided to write her own stories. If you want a quick, hot read, she's your girl!

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Reviews

[Lisbeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Una lectura poco creíble y exagerada pero rápida y ligera, así que no me molestó.

[kymagirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Billionaire Travis (H40) feels something is missing in his life despite his success when he meets Brooke (h@26) in his nightclub, and they share a brief, intense connection in New York. He realizes that he shares a connection with curvy, independent Brooke who's imminently departing to Montana where she intends to fulfill an inheritance condition. Despite their immediate spark, she leaves for Montana, leaving Travis intrigued and unwilling to let go. He follows her, driven by a mix of fate and his own need for change. As Travis integrates into Brooke's new life in Montana, their relationship continues to heat up, despite external challenges and personal doubts, deepening their emotional connection. Hot and steamy age gap, curvy girl, cowboy billionaire, small town romance.

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brooke decided to head out on the town before leaving for Montana, she never expected to catch a Silver Fox's eye. Travis built his businesses from nothing. Owning club in New York and land in Montana. When he spent time with Brooke, fate was shining down on him as he knew exactly where she was headed.

Good fast read with a few bumps in the road, but a heated passionate story that melts the pages - even if you get interrupted.

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[Kellyythoralabatalla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me dio cosa toda la historia. 🥴

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Men like him are attracted to women like her, are they? 

Travis Gibson is the CEO of a large business that owns upscale lounges spread across the country. He's originally from Montana, where he was raised by his mother. He was always considered dirt poor and "trailer trash" growing up, and he vowed to change his future life. 

Brooke Stanley had moved to NYC with her brother, Ryan, a pro hockey player. Their parents died in an accident when he was twelve and she was six. She's followed him ever since then, first to their aunt's home and then on his journey to becoming a hockey star. She's his social media manager. He's going to retire soon, so she's returning to Montana. There, she plans to devote all of her time and effort to what she hopes will become a successful career as a romance author. 

She never tells people about the deaths of her parents because she can't stand their looks of pity. The company responsible for the deaths of multiple parents in the crash that killed their parents was owned by billionaire Mr. Foster. The children had filed a lawsuit against the company but lost. They never received anything from the company, not even a "We're sorry." Now that Mr. Foster has died, there are five recipients of his will: the five children who lost their parents in the crash. There's only one catch. To inherit, they must live in Guardian Valley, Montana, for one year. 

Travis spots Brooke when she enters his lounge, and he's kept an eye on her since she arrived. When a man, who she had rebuffed, dares lay his hand on her exposed back, Travis sees red. He goes after the man before the bouncer can get there first. He then takes Brooke up to his office to give her time to recover. After going down on her, he can only think of her as "Mine." When he learns she's moving to Montana, he doesn't tell her that two years ago he bought property near where she'll be.

In Brooke's mind, women like her never get men like Travis. Or do they? As far as Travis is concerned, it's a challenge accepted.

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[Rosanne Medill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg what an outstanding read! Brooke goes to a lounge before she goes to her new home in Montana. An inebriated patron of the lounge is getting handsy when, Travis, a hot silver fox and the lounge owner, comes and takes care of the situation. They have such explosive chemistry. Will it be game over when Brooke leaves after promising she wouldn't or will it be game over when Travis shows up where Brooke has inherited property and claims her? Can Brooke handle her out of control feelings for Travis? Does Travis find a way to "punish" Brooke for breaking her promise and does Brooke enjoy Travis's form of "punishment? Would Travis and Brooke find a way to blend their lives together in Montana? I TOTALLY recommend this 5⭐++ winner to find out the answers to these questions and much more. I flew through this exciting story and couldn't put it down. I'd give it 30⭐s if I could it's that steamy and exciting. This ebook is filled with family drama, excitement, career difficulties, an inheritance, steamy explosive encounters, and love. Of course when you add an instant intense attraction, the State of Montana, and an inheritance, you get even more spice than you can handle that you'll need a fire extinguisher to put out the spice. Whew!🔥😁🔥 This awesome amazingly talented author deserves a standing ovation for her writing. She grabs your attention from word one and does not let you go. Her descriptive writing has you so involved in her characters lives that you find yourself giving them advice or a good talking to. Only thing I had to tell Brooke was take your time and don't rush in to anything. Get to know Travis.😁 I definitely encourage you to get this exciting surefire hit to find out if Brooke heard me and if there were more games to win. Without a doubt, I know that you will love this ebook as much as I do. You certainly will not be disappointed I promise you that!😁❤.

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[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Travis and Brooke. Shes a romance writer. He sees her in his nightclub where a man is giving her unwanted attention and wont take no for an answer. His people take care of the but not this one hes going to save her and own her. He takes her to his office and there he suduces her where he learns this is her last night in New York and her destination is where hes from. Shes thinking this could be the beginning to an erotic romance. What are the odds. Before he can claim her hes interrupted and she tells him she will be back after his business. She doesnt come back but he flies to his property in Guardian Valley and intends to hunt her down and punish her. Shes on Serenity Ranch trying to write but all she can think is what if with Travis. While looking out her window daydreaming she sees a man on horseback going to the main house and she loses interest then theres a knock and she thinks it might be Abbie and when she opens the door its Derek and OMG Travis. Hes a friend from New York its ok. Travis takes off his coat and stalks toward her and runs his hand down her check and says you broke your promise what do you think your punishment should be.... OMG couldnt put this book down I loved it. It was so provocative and entertaining and emotional and it ws just --------.

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[Vedece Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being the owner of upscale bars, Travis usually doesn't fall for patrons but there's something about this woman. His eyes have been on her from the moment she walked in. When he sees another man touching her, he won't stand for it. He must get to know her.
Brooke and her friends are having a "girl's night" out on her last night in New York. When the handsome stranger saves her from unwanted advances, they talk about her new job and the new city she'll be moving to. Being a writer, and thanks to her wealthy benefactor, she'll finally have a chance to do what she loves. Being saved by a smexy silver fox, it practically writes itself!
As fate would have it, he owns a ranch in her new location and even though she left before they could finish their "business", he's not about to let her slip through his fingers.
Brooke says, "Good girls are bad girls who haven't been caught".
Hmmm?
I like how he finds out and Brooke loves it!
This dirty talking, fast moving man has plans for her. The first one is, She's not getting away from him.
Her first plan? To give up her "Good girl" status!.

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[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Montana Savior is book 3 of the Heirs of Guardian Valley series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, age-gap, curvy girl gets her billionaire cowboy romance. Travis is a 40 year old hunky CEO of an entertainment company that specializes in luxury clubs. Brooke is a sweet and curvy girl in her mid-20s. She has been her brother's PR manager, but now that he is retiring from professional hockey, she wants to be a romance author. When Travis spots her in his NY club, he is immediately drawn to her. When he saves her from another man who is getting hands, he takes her to his office. They have some hot and steamy fun, but he is troubled to hear she is moving to Montana the next day. When their hot encounter gets interrupted, Travis tells her to come back, but she doesn't. Unbeknownst to Brooke, Travis is originally from Montana and has a house in Guardian Valley. He goes to find her a week later and officially claims her. Their chemistry is pure fire, and we have a very happy ending. I love this series so much and can't wait for the next book!.

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[Patti Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Travis grew up in Montana and vowed he'd never go back there. Then she walked in. Travis had his eyes on this beauty who had walked into his club. After a guy was hitting on her he stepped in to rescue his beauty.
Brooke was shocked when a gentleman reached for her hand and whisked her away to his private office.
Travis and Brooke talked and did more. Then he heard her say she was moving to Montana after tonight. He swore he'd never go back but to find brooke he would. After she moved he couldn't stay away, so he flew out there and went to where she was staying. He went there to prove he was in love with her. He took her to his home there in Montana and told her who he was and how he had worked hard to get out but he knew how she had to stay in Montana for a year. Travis started working from there with her by his side. She started writing and he would work out in their home in Montana. They ended up living the best life together.

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[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment that Travis sees curvy Brooke in his club, he knows that she is different. Brooks is dressed to the nines in a dress that accentuates her curves. Travis notices a patron putting his hand on Brooke and he is not having it! He quickly takes care of the situation.
Travis invites her up to his office and Brooke’s friend encourages her to go. They talk a bit about their lives. Then they get down to business! A knock at the door interrupts them and Brooke tells him that she’ll be back I. 10 minutes. Well, life has other plans and Brooke has to leave.
Travis spends the next few weeks tracking Brooke down. As luck would have it, she mentioned where she was going - to his hometown. They are able to spend time together and really get to know each other.
This author does a beautiful job of bringing the characters together. These characters are both likable and fully developed for a short read. This is a great, short read!.

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[Shana W · Rating 3 out of 5]

This very short novela is well written, engaging and entertaining. I generally enjoy Hallie Bennett's books, but I found this one a little too short, with minimal plot and character development. It was quite steamy, though, and I liked that it brought in (briefly) previous characters in the same series. The initial scene where the MCs meet is the spiciest, but I felt like Travis pounced on Brooke without asking her, and she passively accepted that. He made a whole bunch of assumptions throughout. I guess that made me dislike Travis (I feel he's high-handed, not strong) and lose respect for Brooke. But as I said, in general I am a Hallie Bennett fan and I am looking forward to the next book in the series; I just hope it has a little more plot and character development and perhaps some acquiescence instead of passivity from the FMC (at least for the first encounter).
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[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. I read the first book in this series of the Heirs of Gaurdian Valley and enjoyed that book. Now we read about Brooke who was left an orphan along with her brother Ryan and the other children whose parents were lost in the plane wreck. On her last night in New York her and her two friends decided to go to a club and when a patron in the club felt he could touch her, the owner Travis came to her rescue. He attempted to share some sexy time with her, but was interrupted, and Brooke went to Guardian Valley without meeting up with Travis again, only to have him arrive at her door at the garage that she was living on. They go onto having a fast but happy relationship that leads onto a happily ever after.

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[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book three of the author’s Heirs of Guardian Valley series and it. Is. HOT!!
Brooke is the most recent heir to arrive in Guardian Valley to fulfill the requirements for the late Mr. Foster’s bequest to the children whose parents had been lost in a plane crash. As part of the requirements, she has to move from her home in New York to Guardian Valley, Montana to live for a year. On the evening before her departure, on a girls night out, she meets Travis, a gorgeous silver fox who is instantly obsessed with her and vows to never let her get away. When fate intervenes, both of their dreams come true in the sweetest, most romantic, way possible.
This book should not be missed, it’s sweet and sexy, romantic and heartwarming, definitely a joy to read. 5 steamy stars!!!.

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[Ellie (On a break, mostly rereading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Montana Savior by Hallie Bennett is a standalone small town romance, and is book three of the Heirs of Guardian Valley. While it is a standalone, I do recommend reading the whole series in order, particularly the first book, to get a well rounded background on the Foster inheritance at Guardian Valley.

This novella is an instalove, featuring an older guy (40) and younger woman (20s), an almost one night stand, and a coincidence that means that our hero can woo his lady.

Montana Savior is a fun and easy read. The story is fast paced. Good for those that like a small town romance, age gap, a curvy main female character, and a billionaire romance.

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[Tima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Travis, the male lead, clawed his way out of poverty to become a successful businessman but he doesn’t feel fulfilled. When he meets Brooke, the female lead, at one of his night clubs, he’s enthralled by her but she disappears before they can be as intimate as he wanted.

Brooke is shocked to find an older wealthy man interested in her, and even more shocked when he appears at her front door in another state. But he owns a nearby property, and claims it’s fate…

This short romance is dual POV, well written and edited, and a steamy sweet, contemporary, age gap romance. I enjoyed Travis’ gentle perseverance. I enjoyed Brooke’s openness to the situation. I enjoyed the intimate scenes and playfulness.

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[Michelle Frater · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a real instalove romance, and I mean insta! I was a bit shocked how quickly Brooke and Travis became intimate when they’d barely been introduced. Okay, so she’s not totally innocent walking around sans panties. However, despite the fact I like instalove romances, I prefer a bit more interaction before the characters start getting down to business. Then, when Travis is distracted, Brooke disappears just as quickly. But luckily, she managed to get a few words in and tell him where she was heading. So, when he turns up at her door, they just continue where they left off. Again and again, although they do have a few heartfelt conversations in between, so there is that 😊
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[Lisa Petty (Book Bangers Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Travis Gibson has it all the luxurious life and all the women around, but when a curvy beautiful woman steps into his club well his sights are set on her. When someone doesn't take no for an answer he steps in and takes care of it. Brooke Stanley is at the club with her friends one last night before she heads to Montana to fulfill the year-long contract. These two have sparks that fly, but when they don't meet in the 10 min span well Travis will take matters into his own hands. Seeing as Brooke is about to live in the town he has a home in. These two have an instant love that will melt your heart and beg for more. I love how they tackle issues head-on and together. What happens when he has to go back though? Find out because you won't be disappointed.

[Sharon Akshar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked reading 'Montana Savior' by Hallie Bennet It was an instant attraction on both of the people's part and I like how the man was determined to go in search of his girl and not let life interrupt them. Travis was completely bowled over by Brooke the minute he saw her in his nightclub and knew in his heart that she was the only one for him. He had been around plenty of women but none affected him like she did. Brooke was hopelessly attracted to Travis too and was sad to be leaving for Montana the morning after meeting him. She was happily surprised though when she found that he came in search of her in Montana and even more surprised to find that they were neighbors!.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Montana Savior Heirs of Guardian Valley. Travis just found his future wife in his night club but wasn’t expecting that she’s leaving tomorrow for Montana. What are the odds? It’s inky been a week and Brooke is missing Travis, how can she be missing someone she knew for one night? Imagine her surprise when Travis shows up looking for her. Can this hopeful romance writer and the night club owner have a future together when her life is in Montana? I loved the storyline and the characters. This is such a sweet series and I love how all the characters are intertwined. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

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[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is part of the Heirs of Guardian Valley series. It can be read alone, but it is better to have read the preceding books to know all the details of what is happening. Brooke and her brother are part of the inheritors and are moving to Guardian Valley to fulfill the terms of the will. Travis owns a chain of nightclubs where Brooke and her friends go to celebrate her last night in New York. This is where Travis first encounters Brooke. They have instant chemistry. I loved these characters. Chloe is a sweet girl, and Travis is the confident alpha male. There is lots of steam from the beginning of this book to the end. It's a short, fun read.

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[Kearsten Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how different this storyline was from the rest. We start with Brooke celebrating leaving and moving to Guardian Valley with Samantha and Addie when she meets Travis. They instantly hit it off but, much to Travis’ chagrin, Brooke is moving to Guardian Valley the next day. Unbeknownst to Brooke, Travis owns a home in the small town and makes himself known a short while later.

Brooke struggles to rationalize Travis’ want for her. While Travis makes it know that she is all he could ever want.

This is such a cute story of a romance novelist and a millionaire falling in love and finding balance in work and life all while being there for their community.

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[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great series. I have thoroughly enjoyed each book and although they are all quick reads they are delightful and have wonderful characters. Brooke and Travis are from two totally different worlds but when Brooke ends up in Travis’s club he is instantly smitten and vowed to never let her go. When Brooke has to move to Montana to collect her inheritance Travis follows Brooke to Montana and their fate is sealed. Hallie Bennet is slow but surely giving us a fun story that is introducing us to many characters from all different walks of life and are all getting together as part of this Montana inheritance. I cannot wait for the next book.

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[Noemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Travis didn't have much while growing up, but he's a millionaire now. He and his business partner own several nightclubs. There's a beautiful young woman who catches his eye. His determination to make her his is potent.

Brooke is orphaned after her parents died in a plane crash, leaving her and her older brother orphaned. She plans to take a year off to pursue her passion, which is to become a romance writer. She was not prepared for meeting Travis.

Travis has an overprotective and dominant personality that Brooke can’t seem to resist him.

Travis pushes her boundaries. Their chemistry is fiery. Will these two recognize their how special they are? Will they have their HEA?

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[Lynn Sell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the continuation of the saga of the Foster heirs as they come for their inheritance in Montana. This is a stand alone, HEA, steamy, instalove story that I couldn't put down. I felt pulled into the story about Brooke who is moving to Montana for her inheritance and meets Travis the owner of the lounge with whom she feels and instant attraction. She leaves quickly without a goodbye and remembers her short time with Travis. Little does she know that Travis can't stop thinking about her and is going to show up on her doorstep.

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[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brooke and Travis were both dealt hard starts in life but have succeeded to now doing what they always wanted to do. They met on her last night in NYC, at one of his clubs. Instant skyrockets and then finding out they both are headed to a specific location in Montana was kismet. Surprising her by showing up from the neighboring ranch was striking and heartfelt. Loved the characters, their personalities, the timing of events and the sass. This group is truly wonderful and they all care so deeply about each other. Now her brother joins the group, too.

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[readbythorns · Rating 3 out of 5]

An instant attraction with fateful coincidences that zooms to a happy ending. Imagine sharing a hook-up with someone halfway across the country only to get home from your trip and find you're practically new neighbors. The male lead is an alpha protector type while the female lead is a woman trying to find herself in the wake of tragedy. The pacing is really fast and some of the context to their backstories are a bit confusing if you haven't read the other books, I'd imagine they'd help fill in those context details. Not having read them their backstories felt incomplete but the story is overall okay.

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[Malini · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Theirs was a very steamy story! This is a fun and entertaining read with a man who is possessive and obsessive and I'm totally ok with that! The h is a great match for him and they had a playful banter.

He would definitely be seeing her again...

And boy is she shocked in a good way! The steamy scenes were so good and what would obey when the punishment is like a reward?! I enjoyed the way they are together, flirty and yet he truly wants the best for her and I too am glad he got along with her big bro. A steamy good time!.

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[Barbara Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Travis came from nothing but is now a millionaire. He along with his business partner owns night clubs across the country. A beautiful young woman catches his eye and he is determined to make her his.
Brooke lost her parents in a plane crash and followed in her brother’s footsteps since then. She has decided to take a year and go after her passion which is becoming a romance writer. She was not prepared for meeting Travis.
Travis is so over protective and such a dominant personality that Brooke can’t resist him.
She is shy but Travis pushes her boundaries. The chemistry between these two is 🔥.

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[Donise · Rating 5 out of 5]

He couldn't believe the gorgeous lady who walked into his club and once he rescued her, he knew that he was done. She was out for one last fling in NYC before moving to Montana to accept an unexpected inheritance. Even though this is a short story, it still had a lot of content. Although this book is like in the middle of the series, I didn't really have any issues reading it without reading the ones before it. I am going to go back and read the first ones just because I find this an interesting premise for a storyline.

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