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The Mountain Man's Mail-Order Bride #1
The Lumberjack's Bride
She wanted a fresh start. He just wanted a dog-sitter. Neither expected a love as wild as the woods...
Grady Stevens doesn’t need love. He needs a partner. A practical, no-nonsense wife to keep his rugged life in order and care for his aging black sheepdog while he spends his days deep in the forest, working as a brooding, solitary lumberjack. Inspired by his best friend’s successful mail-order bride story, Grady places an ad for his own bride. But what he gets is not what he expected.
Sarah Gerard is everything Grady didn’t ask for—and everything he secretly needs. A curvy, sunshiney schoolteacher with a past that’s left her bruised and wary, Sarah is seeking a fresh start far from the betrayal of her fat-shaming ex-boyfriend and toxic workplace. She’s ready to take on the wilderness, but she never expected her grumpy, older husband to be so…irresistible.
With a lazy, lovable dog at their feet, Sarah and Grady will have to decide if the life they’ve built together is worth fighting for, even as their pasts threaten to tear them apart.
The Lumberjack's Bride is a fun romp with a grumpy, ex-military, mountain man loner and his younger, sweet and curvy bride. The Mountain Man's Mail Order Bride series features rugged men, unexpected brides, and love as wild as the mountain winds that whip around Devil's Peak.
Grady Stevens doesn’t need love. He needs a partner. A practical, no-nonsense wife to keep his rugged life in order and care for his aging black sheepdog while he spends his days deep in the forest, working as a brooding, solitary lumberjack. Inspired by his best friend’s successful mail-order bride story, Grady places an ad for his own bride. But what he gets is not what he expected.
Sarah Gerard is everything Grady didn’t ask for—and everything he secretly needs. A curvy, sunshiney schoolteacher with a past that’s left her bruised and wary, Sarah is seeking a fresh start far from the betrayal of her fat-shaming ex-boyfriend and toxic workplace. She’s ready to take on the wilderness, but she never expected her grumpy, older husband to be so…irresistible.
With a lazy, lovable dog at their feet, Sarah and Grady will have to decide if the life they’ve built together is worth fighting for, even as their pasts threaten to tear them apart.
The Lumberjack's Bride is a fun romp with a grumpy, ex-military, mountain man loner and his younger, sweet and curvy bride. The Mountain Man's Mail Order Bride series features rugged men, unexpected brides, and love as wild as the mountain winds that whip around Devil's Peak.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2024
About the author
Aria Cole
236 books1,380 followersAria Cole is the pen name of a USA Today bestselling author who published her first book in 2012 and began writing contemporary romance long before that.
Her books always feature possessive alpha men and the sassy, curvy, nerdy heroines who love them, along with a healthy dose of irresistible insta-love and happily-ever-afters sweet enough to make your teeth ache.
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Her books always feature possessive alpha men and the sassy, curvy, nerdy heroines who love them, along with a healthy dose of irresistible insta-love and happily-ever-afters sweet enough to make your teeth ache.
Follow Aria on Amazon for new release updates, or stalk her on social to see which daring book boyfriend she's writing next!
Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/ccGnRX
Instagram - http://bit.ly/2OzIWSA
Facebook - http://bit.ly/2d3UsDr
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April 8, 2025
2,5/5⭐️
3/5🌶
El argumento era interesante pero en 100 páginas no pasa mucho.
Todo va rápido y tiene la profundidad de un charco.
3/5🌶
El argumento era interesante pero en 100 páginas no pasa mucho.
Todo va rápido y tiene la profundidad de un charco.
August 4, 2026
4.5⭐️
I quite enjoyed this. It was almost like a fake relationship for a brief moment but it became something real very quickly. It would be wild to see something like that for real. And then someone actually answering the bridal ad. I think this was a very fun book. It had a good story, good romance, and some spice mixed in. It had a little drama suspense, and some annoying people, that didn't last long. it ended very well.
I quite enjoyed this. It was almost like a fake relationship for a brief moment but it became something real very quickly. It would be wild to see something like that for real. And then someone actually answering the bridal ad. I think this was a very fun book. It had a good story, good romance, and some spice mixed in. It had a little drama suspense, and some annoying people, that didn't last long. it ended very well.
January 18, 2025
14 chapters of cringe that doesn’t even make sense sometimes. Don’t bother!
March 6, 2025
Grady is a grumpy and reclusive lumberjack that is content to never fall on love, but sometimes he needs a bit of help at his cabin. So he searches for a practical mail order bride. Sarah moved to town after a nasty break up with a whole lot of other dramas. She is Gradys new bride, but nothing is just practical about this arrangement. Grady and Sarah fall head over heels for each other and these two finally get their chance to find their HEA😍😍😍😍 Instalove, age gap, mail order bride , sweet, steamy, romantic and totally safe(dual virgins😏) with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍
July 14, 2026
2.5-2.75 ✨
It is at times like these where I really wish Goodreads had half stars. I thought this was going to be a nice, cozy short read, but then the heroine chickened out at the end and left, thinking she was doing a favor for the MMC and I kinda lost respect for her. Other than that, this was very “meh” for me.
It is at times like these where I really wish Goodreads had half stars. I thought this was going to be a nice, cozy short read, but then the heroine chickened out at the end and left, thinking she was doing a favor for the MMC and I kinda lost respect for her. Other than that, this was very “meh” for me.
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May 30, 2026"- ¿Sabes? Oso no es el único terco en esta casa. Eres la única mujer que he conocido capaz de ser más terca que yo.
- Quizás por eso funcionamos."
- Quizás por eso funcionamos."
July 14, 2026
Quick little read, I enjoyed every minute of it. There chemistry is off the charts and the dog is the cherry on top, and that epilogue melted me.
October 1, 2026
This was cute
December 20, 2024
Grady is a grumpy lumberjack with his only companion and a dog named Bear. He doesn’t want to be alone all of his life so he follows suit and does a mail order bride, but just for practical reasons. Sarah is running from her past and answers the mail order bride ad. Bear really pushes them together with his antics, but will they fall in love or keep it a practical relationship?
December 26, 2024
This is a very short book, more like a short story. It read more like a rough outline of a novel, a lot of the story felt like it was missing and the meat of the relationship building needed to still be filled in. A lot of the character backstory was also missing - I just never felt like I knew them and things just kind of happened without too much detail.
December 21, 2024
Well firstly the cover gets me. I am like a sucker for these covers!!!!!!!
So I know that I'm immediately gonna love this book and I love this author and I love mountain men!
But holy crap Grady. he is amazingly grumpy and sexy and brooding and stubborn. And throw in a sweet dog?
Im. Sold.
So I know that I'm immediately gonna love this book and I love this author and I love mountain men!
But holy crap Grady. he is amazingly grumpy and sexy and brooding and stubborn. And throw in a sweet dog?
Im. Sold.
February 2, 2025
Absolutely loved this fantastic story.
🔥📚✨️🧡🔥📚✨️🧡✨️
🔥📚✨️🧡🔥📚✨️🧡✨️
December 28, 2024
Light
Light. Steamy, but light reading.
Prior to The Lumberjack Bride I'd read a 452+ page historically, heavy subject matter, emotionally charged novel. Was looking for something less; Lumberjack was. Aria Cole's 111 pages could have had a lot more substance; the possibilities were there.
Editing was great. I'm OCD about spelling and use of a word that sounds the same but has different meanings. 4 stars for that reason.
Light. Steamy, but light reading.
Prior to The Lumberjack Bride I'd read a 452+ page historically, heavy subject matter, emotionally charged novel. Was looking for something less; Lumberjack was. Aria Cole's 111 pages could have had a lot more substance; the possibilities were there.
Editing was great. I'm OCD about spelling and use of a word that sounds the same but has different meanings. 4 stars for that reason.
January 21, 2025
A quick and easy read
It's a short story But you get to know the characters. The plot line could have been expanded if you wanted a longer book to read but I don't think that was the point the author wanted to make. I enjoy sometimes when I waiting to have an office visit I just need a short story and this fits the bill.. I hope you enjoy it too there is some Since that Are that are R rated.
It's a short story But you get to know the characters. The plot line could have been expanded if you wanted a longer book to read but I don't think that was the point the author wanted to make. I enjoy sometimes when I waiting to have an office visit I just need a short story and this fits the bill.. I hope you enjoy it too there is some Since that Are that are R rated.
April 13, 2025
Grady and Sarah
Mountain man Grady follows suit like his friends and places an ad for a mail order bride. What he wants is a professional relationship, instead he gets 25 year old, Sarah a stubborn young school teacher who fills his heart with love and passion. Before too long he is ready to defend her honor and marry her and raise a family. It is a quick read with a predictable story line that has more than its share of sizzle, along with Bear, a loveable, trusting old dog.
Mountain man Grady follows suit like his friends and places an ad for a mail order bride. What he wants is a professional relationship, instead he gets 25 year old, Sarah a stubborn young school teacher who fills his heart with love and passion. Before too long he is ready to defend her honor and marry her and raise a family. It is a quick read with a predictable story line that has more than its share of sizzle, along with Bear, a loveable, trusting old dog.
January 6, 2025
Sarah answers an ad
Sarah answers an ad for a mail order bride. She has to get away after some disaster has people believing the worse in her.
Grady realizes he just might need a partner. He says he's not offering love just companionship, then he and his dog Bear come across Sarah.
I loved Grady and the way he wooed his lady.
I enjoyed this read 📚!
Sarah answers an ad for a mail order bride. She has to get away after some disaster has people believing the worse in her.
Grady realizes he just might need a partner. He says he's not offering love just companionship, then he and his dog Bear come across Sarah.
I loved Grady and the way he wooed his lady.
I enjoyed this read 📚!
February 5, 2025
It Started with a Bear
His dog "Bear" knew she was the one before they even met. Such a cute meet when "Bear" ran into her knocking the cookies from her hands and he became enamored by her laugh. Low and behold, she was his mail order bride. It took them a while for both to let their guard down and get together. After he stood up for her, they found their HEA.
His dog "Bear" knew she was the one before they even met. Such a cute meet when "Bear" ran into her knocking the cookies from her hands and he became enamored by her laugh. Low and behold, she was his mail order bride. It took them a while for both to let their guard down and get together. After he stood up for her, they found their HEA.
April 8, 2025
WOW!! So Good!!
Well written story and well developed characters. She was desperate to start over some where new. He needed a partner to help him out. So he took out an ad for a partner and she answered it.
Well written story and well developed characters. She was desperate to start over some where new. He needed a partner to help him out. So he took out an ad for a partner and she answered it.
June 4, 2026
A short sweet story that you have to keep in mind is full of insta love and over the top scenes. Which I love so I don't mind but i know some do.
Perfect break from anything too heavy with insane plots
Perfect break from anything too heavy with insane plots
December 24, 2024
good
Grady is a mountain man threw and threw! Sarah is on the run from lies that have been told, from her ex boss.
Grady is a mountain man threw and threw! Sarah is on the run from lies that have been told, from her ex boss.
February 15, 2025
Sweet story
Nothing better than a lonely mountain man suddenly get all he never knew he wanted. The characters are great and the story sweet and was to fall into.
Nothing better than a lonely mountain man suddenly get all he never knew he wanted. The characters are great and the story sweet and was to fall into.
March 6, 2025
so good
This is a very good book by a very good author. I was so glad he got to clear her name and reputation in the school system. A very good ending.
This is a very good book by a very good author. I was so glad he got to clear her name and reputation in the school system. A very good ending.
March 12, 2025
The Lumberjack's Bride
A fun fast paced read. Well-written with a happy ending. Stand-alone and still connected to a series. I really liked how the dog played matchmaker.
A fun fast paced read. Well-written with a happy ending. Stand-alone and still connected to a series. I really liked how the dog played matchmaker.
March 16, 2025
short story
This story was about 13 chapters and did not have enough of a back story to really make a connection with the characters or story.
This story was about 13 chapters and did not have enough of a back story to really make a connection with the characters or story.
April 30, 2025
cute and steamy
This is a really cute love story just what I needed to read tonight and super steamy loved it!! Definitely worth the read!
This is a really cute love story just what I needed to read tonight and super steamy loved it!! Definitely worth the read!
December 27, 2025
Un libro de insta love, con un final feliz garantizado, sencillo, rápido de leer y que sirve para alegrar el corazón
January 28, 2026
This is the second book I’ve read by the author. I probably won’t be reading another one. I disliked both MCs and found the whole plot a little ridiculous, and not the fun type of ridiculous.
March 17, 2026
Hot quick read/ listen.
May 11, 2026
Super quick and fast paced. Audio was a fun time! I’d recommend for a quick audio! The aesthetic was great, I love a grumpy lumberjack 🫠
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