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Mountain Men #1
Mountain Boss: Mountain Men Series, Book 1
Listening Length: 9 hours and 40 minutes
Courtney
I’m just so exhausted—always living on the edge of desperation, one paycheck away from ruin.
But this new job…
It could be the fresh start I need.
It could change everything.
The contract is only for three months, but if I keep my head down, work hard, and prove myself, maybe I could stay longer.
Maybe I could make Black Mountain Lodge my home.
As I pull down the gravel drive, surrounded by the forest and mountains and bright blue skies, I feel something I haven’t felt in a while.
I feel hope.
Sterling
My new employee is late.
I’m already in a bad mood about having to train him, still salty about my old guy retiring on me.
But while I’m waiting, a woman pulls up my drive.
A woman straight from my damn dreams.
Curvy and pretty, looking at me with wide eyes framed with sooty lashes.
And suddenly, I’m no longer thinking about my late employee.
But then she opens her mouth and asks for me, introducing herself as Courtney, my new hire.
Courtney. Not Court, like the application said.
And I realize there’s been a mistake.
I can’t have this woman working here. Living on my property. Distracting me. I mean, my staff.
No. She can’t work for me. End of story.
Except she won’t leave. She even threatens to sue me.
Fine. If she won’t let me fire her before she even starts, then I’ll just have to make her leave on her own.
Courtney
I’m just so exhausted—always living on the edge of desperation, one paycheck away from ruin.
But this new job…
It could be the fresh start I need.
It could change everything.
The contract is only for three months, but if I keep my head down, work hard, and prove myself, maybe I could stay longer.
Maybe I could make Black Mountain Lodge my home.
As I pull down the gravel drive, surrounded by the forest and mountains and bright blue skies, I feel something I haven’t felt in a while.
I feel hope.
Sterling
My new employee is late.
I’m already in a bad mood about having to train him, still salty about my old guy retiring on me.
But while I’m waiting, a woman pulls up my drive.
A woman straight from my damn dreams.
Curvy and pretty, looking at me with wide eyes framed with sooty lashes.
And suddenly, I’m no longer thinking about my late employee.
But then she opens her mouth and asks for me, introducing herself as Courtney, my new hire.
Courtney. Not Court, like the application said.
And I realize there’s been a mistake.
I can’t have this woman working here. Living on my property. Distracting me. I mean, my staff.
No. She can’t work for me. End of story.
Except she won’t leave. She even threatens to sue me.
Fine. If she won’t let me fire her before she even starts, then I’ll just have to make her leave on her own.
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Published March 27, 2025
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Tropes:
Age Gap
Boss/Employee
Edging (for the reader)
Enemies-to-Lovers
Flannel & Chest Hair
May 1, 2025
I am so behind with my reviews lol, can’t say I am surprised about that tho.🤣🤣🫠 Anyway, let’s talk a bit about this one first and then I’ll publish the other ones too.
So, I saw this one a few weeks ago here on goodreads by chance. One of my friends was reading it and ofc I had to read the description and ofc I was very intrigued. I mean, a grumpy mountain man and a handyman fmc ? Count me in ! The concept was so interesting that I couldn’t help myself, I just had to try it. And boy, did I had fun with this one. 🦦
It was so cute and funny (and also so very spicy 🤭). I really enjoyed it, despite the fact that the plot was not the most impressive (and the miscommunication trope that I really don’t like). I loved the fmc. She was so amazing, so independent and smart and sweet, oh gosh (she has a cactus and she dresses said cactus ! Like, why do I find this particular thing so sweet ??🥹) I also found myself in her at some level and I appreciated that.
And the mmc, omg ! A grumpy man on the surface, but so sweet, patient and caring at the core ?? Add also the fact that he was so possessive and protective towards the fmc and I was SOLD. I was practically hoping I can get into the book and replace Courtney because how else can I find such a man ??? Their relationship development felt so natural and so beautiful to witness. They were the perfect match for one another. I just loved to see how two very lonely people found companionship, love and a home in each other. 🥺💜
Also, the fact that it had such short chapters ? I LOVE it when I find books like this one. That definitely made up for the length of this book (it was quite long for a romance novel) and made the reading so much more entertaining and dynamic. I felt like I was advancing so fast, couldn’t really tell when did I start the book and when did I finish it and I loved that. It was exactly what I needed when I picked it up.
So, I saw this one a few weeks ago here on goodreads by chance. One of my friends was reading it and ofc I had to read the description and ofc I was very intrigued. I mean, a grumpy mountain man and a handyman fmc ? Count me in ! The concept was so interesting that I couldn’t help myself, I just had to try it. And boy, did I had fun with this one. 🦦
It was so cute and funny (and also so very spicy 🤭). I really enjoyed it, despite the fact that the plot was not the most impressive (and the miscommunication trope that I really don’t like). I loved the fmc. She was so amazing, so independent and smart and sweet, oh gosh (she has a cactus and she dresses said cactus ! Like, why do I find this particular thing so sweet ??🥹) I also found myself in her at some level and I appreciated that.
And the mmc, omg ! A grumpy man on the surface, but so sweet, patient and caring at the core ?? Add also the fact that he was so possessive and protective towards the fmc and I was SOLD. I was practically hoping I can get into the book and replace Courtney because how else can I find such a man ??? Their relationship development felt so natural and so beautiful to witness. They were the perfect match for one another. I just loved to see how two very lonely people found companionship, love and a home in each other. 🥺💜
Also, the fact that it had such short chapters ? I LOVE it when I find books like this one. That definitely made up for the length of this book (it was quite long for a romance novel) and made the reading so much more entertaining and dynamic. I felt like I was advancing so fast, couldn’t really tell when did I start the book and when did I finish it and I loved that. It was exactly what I needed when I picked it up.
March 26, 2025
Was anyone else craving a Costco Cookie after this book? No, just me? Oh well, I literally got one today and it was delish!
Anyway, on to the review!
SJ Tilly has a special place in my heart. She writes heroines that I relate with so much. Not just because they are usually plus-sized and curvy gals, but the way they think and their life circumstances often resonate with me very strongly. Courtney was no exception. My heart strings were tugged by her financial insecurity and the risk she takes to have a better life.
Sterling is a classic grump of a hero who feels more than he ever shows. He's Court's new boss and he does NOT want to be tempted by the beauty who showed up to be his new maintenance guy. He sees nothing but trouble and he's determined to get her on her way.
But too bad for him, Courtney isn't going to be deterred. She has no where else to go, so she will MAKE it happen. Sterling can't help but admire that and very quickly, he's as obsessed as any SJ Tilly man can be.
Narrated in duet by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon. They did a wonderful job and I was hooked the whole way through.
4.5 Stars
3 on the spice scale
CW: attempted SA, light stalking, financial insecurity
*Thank you to Must Love Audio and the author for an ALC.*
Anyway, on to the review!
SJ Tilly has a special place in my heart. She writes heroines that I relate with so much. Not just because they are usually plus-sized and curvy gals, but the way they think and their life circumstances often resonate with me very strongly. Courtney was no exception. My heart strings were tugged by her financial insecurity and the risk she takes to have a better life.
Sterling is a classic grump of a hero who feels more than he ever shows. He's Court's new boss and he does NOT want to be tempted by the beauty who showed up to be his new maintenance guy. He sees nothing but trouble and he's determined to get her on her way.
But too bad for him, Courtney isn't going to be deterred. She has no where else to go, so she will MAKE it happen. Sterling can't help but admire that and very quickly, he's as obsessed as any SJ Tilly man can be.
Narrated in duet by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon. They did a wonderful job and I was hooked the whole way through.
4.5 Stars
3 on the spice scale
CW: attempted SA, light stalking, financial insecurity
*Thank you to Must Love Audio and the author for an ALC.*
March 31, 2025
her boss is a LUMBERJACK wet fantasy with a penchant for panty thieving 🏔️✨ Adorable contemporary filth that delivered!
Courtney is dead broke. She used up the last cash for packs of ramen & a tank of gas that will get her to her new job. By complete accident she landed a maintenance position at a mountain lodge resort and her boss is lumberjack wet fantasy 🪓💦 Workplace romance with the added sprinkle of sexy rugged wilderness!
🏔️ fmc handyman! she is adorably sweet and fiercely independent!
✨ not slow burn but I ’SLOW SPICE’ where the smutiness is frequent but gradually becomes spicer
🏔️ plus size rep!
✨ possessive & jealous mountain man! it was the thigh grabbing & panty raiding for me…
🏔️ he falls first and is obsessed with her braids
Tilly writes this perfect blend of adorable moments & contemporary filth. I absolutely adored both characters and thought Court’s sweetness perfectly complemented Sterling’s gruffness 🫶🏼 They were both lonely people craving connection, which made their relationship much more vulnerable. AND THE SPICE!
I LOVE STERLING! I ADORE STERLING! I WANT STERLING! Sterling was rugged mountain of a man but god was he tender & caring. All he wanted to do was to take care of his Courtney! And if he had to steal a few dirty panties so be it *screaming in sexy outrage*
Contemporary filth that didn’t bore me! This was written so incredibly well. The chapters are not only short but have fast POV transitions, which makes for a way more dynamic reading. There was not much to the plot but I was still glued to the book the entire time
age gap 30f/46m
workplace romance
possessive & protective mmc
secret relationship
independant fmc
*light* stalking
hot tub scene
found family
HEA
Courtney is dead broke. She used up the last cash for packs of ramen & a tank of gas that will get her to her new job. By complete accident she landed a maintenance position at a mountain lodge resort and her boss is lumberjack wet fantasy 🪓💦 Workplace romance with the added sprinkle of sexy rugged wilderness!
🏔️ fmc handyman! she is adorably sweet and fiercely independent!
✨ not slow burn but I ’SLOW SPICE’ where the smutiness is frequent but gradually becomes spicer
🏔️ plus size rep!
✨ possessive & jealous mountain man! it was the thigh grabbing & panty raiding for me…
🏔️ he falls first and is obsessed with her braids
Tilly writes this perfect blend of adorable moments & contemporary filth. I absolutely adored both characters and thought Court’s sweetness perfectly complemented Sterling’s gruffness 🫶🏼 They were both lonely people craving connection, which made their relationship much more vulnerable. AND THE SPICE!
I LOVE STERLING! I ADORE STERLING! I WANT STERLING! Sterling was rugged mountain of a man but god was he tender & caring. All he wanted to do was to take care of his Courtney! And if he had to steal a few dirty panties so be it *screaming in sexy outrage*
Contemporary filth that didn’t bore me! This was written so incredibly well. The chapters are not only short but have fast POV transitions, which makes for a way more dynamic reading. There was not much to the plot but I was still glued to the book the entire time
age gap 30f/46m
workplace romance
possessive & protective mmc
secret relationship
independant fmc
*light* stalking
hot tub scene
found family
HEA
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April 1, 2025May this asshole of a guy never, and I mean ever, find me, and I hope and pray not to end up becoming like Courtney. 🙄
Because guuurl, wtf is wrong you??? Were you ever written to be such a freaking pushover??? Are you a doormat??? Do you exist so people can walk all over you??? Gawd, it's pathetic. I honestly hoped your independence with your job would extend to your romantic choices, but no. This woman has no freaking brain cells when it comes to the jerk. Ugh. 🤧
Don't get me started with the asshole. He's all the wrong in this book. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
This book is just… I don't have the words. Just damn freaking no.
Because guuurl, wtf is wrong you??? Were you ever written to be such a freaking pushover??? Are you a doormat??? Do you exist so people can walk all over you??? Gawd, it's pathetic. I honestly hoped your independence with your job would extend to your romantic choices, but no. This woman has no freaking brain cells when it comes to the jerk. Ugh. 🤧
Don't get me started with the asshole. He's all the wrong in this book. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
This book is just… I don't have the words. Just damn freaking no.
April 30, 2025
When Courtney finds herself at her new job with a boss that wants no part in hiring a female employee, she becomes more determined than ever to make it work. With every item crossed off the to-do list, Sterling becomes a bit more smitten.
These two were cute enough, but there was a little something missing and I'm not just referring to the steam. Either way, it was a quick read with a broody mountain man. Who chops firewood.
These two were cute enough, but there was a little something missing and I'm not just referring to the steam. Either way, it was a quick read with a broody mountain man. Who chops firewood.
March 28, 2025
The choppy writing and 2 page chapters alternating the two POVs actually pained me. 🥲 I’ve read other books by her and haven’t thought that before, but it gave me whiplash here! We don’t need to know both of their POVs in the same scenes every single time.
Sadly because of this I just couldn’t get into the story or click much with the characters.
Sadly because of this I just couldn’t get into the story or click much with the characters.
March 29, 2025
AHHHHHH!!! Sterling, my man, was everything you want in a book boyfriend. Yes, he made fee mistakes, nothing too bad. But a few times, I did wanna shake him for the choices he did.
Court my baby girl she been through alot in her life now she's getting a fresh start at Black Mountains lodge and it's off to a rocky start since her boss Sterling didn't know he hired a maintenance woman! And he hopes she quits. But she proved him wrong when she fixed, cleaned her job with horrible sleeping conditions that later on Sterling didn't know. But he fixed it. My man apologized to her and informed her he might be a grump, but he wasn't a dick.
The relationship between them was on the download since both didn't want anyone to know. It was hot watching them sneak around. The way he took care of her when she was sick.
We do have drama with some creepy creepy. I'm also curious who our mountain daddy is in the next book. If it's one of Sterlings brothers or one of the guys?
No ow/om drama, no cheating, slight secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Age gap
30h/46H
Tiny push away
No condom
Tiny stalking
Parental neglect
Found family
Praise kink
Violence
Hea
Epilogue
Court my baby girl she been through alot in her life now she's getting a fresh start at Black Mountains lodge and it's off to a rocky start since her boss Sterling didn't know he hired a maintenance woman! And he hopes she quits. But she proved him wrong when she fixed, cleaned her job with horrible sleeping conditions that later on Sterling didn't know. But he fixed it. My man apologized to her and informed her he might be a grump, but he wasn't a dick.
The relationship between them was on the download since both didn't want anyone to know. It was hot watching them sneak around. The way he took care of her when she was sick.
We do have drama with some creepy creepy. I'm also curious who our mountain daddy is in the next book. If it's one of Sterlings brothers or one of the guys?
No ow/om drama, no cheating, slight secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Age gap
30h/46H
Tiny push away
No condom
Tiny stalking
Parental neglect
Found family
Praise kink
Violence
Hea
Epilogue
August 20, 2025
'M𝐎U𝐍T𝐀I𝐍 𝐁O𝐒S' Is the first full length workplace romance book in the (Mountain Men) series by new to me author S.J. Tilly.
* Grumpy / bossman
* Sunshine / employee
* Grumpy / bossman
* Sunshine / employee
I’d seen this doing the rounds on my newsfeed since book#2 in this series dropped so wanting to try something different, I jumped right in. Best decision..
This zombie girl reader might have found my next obsession, mountain men in plaid shirts! Yes please! I got so caught up within the storyline lunch time came and went.
* Grumpy / bossman
* Sunshine / employee
* Insta lust
* Stalkerish tendencies
This pulled me in straight away. I loved Courtney, so relatable, likeable, and sometimes gullible and quirky.
Oh my, Mr Black (Sterling) can be my broody mountain bossman any day of the week. He came across unapproachable, rough around the edges, but delve deeper and under those layers was a marshmallow of a man, he righted so many wrongs, he had me swooning effortlessly. But his communication skills were lacking, so many times I wanted to shake him, to make him voice his thoughts, so many situations would've been resolved in seconds. But that's not how this mountainman works, his mouth was closed like a vault.
* Grumpy / bossman
* Sunshine / employee
* Grumpy / bossman
* Sunshine / employee
I’d seen this doing the rounds on my newsfeed since book#2 in this series dropped so wanting to try something different, I jumped right in. Best decision..
This zombie girl reader might have found my next obsession, mountain men in plaid shirts! Yes please! I got so caught up within the storyline lunch time came and went.
* Grumpy / bossman
* Sunshine / employee
* Insta lust
* Stalkerish tendencies
This pulled me in straight away. I loved Courtney, so relatable, likeable, and sometimes gullible and quirky.
Oh my, Mr Black (Sterling) can be my broody mountain bossman any day of the week. He came across unapproachable, rough around the edges, but delve deeper and under those layers was a marshmallow of a man, he righted so many wrongs, he had me swooning effortlessly. But his communication skills were lacking, so many times I wanted to shake him, to make him voice his thoughts, so many situations would've been resolved in seconds. But that's not how this mountainman works, his mouth was closed like a vault.
March 18, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 (ARC)
''And I find what I need''
Safety warnings:
- H 46 / h 30
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Slight stalking
- Boss x employee
- Violence
- Attempted assault
- Parental neglect
- Found family
- HEA
Sterling is expected someone totally different when Courtney shows up for her new job. Things do not start off right between them, he's hesitating about keeping her around as she is an obvious distraction for him (he's already obsessed).
Courtney needs this job more than anything, she is living in her car and has nowhere to go and nothing to fall back on. Her past with her mother makes you sad and you must feel for the child she was to be in that situation.
We do not get a lot of backstories for Sterling but we get the important parts, he has never been married, no kids and he seems to be glad to just work and live his simple life but it's all disrupted when Courtney shows up and he feels a pull towards her that he cannot deny.
There is slight stalking from him. There is a lot of misunderstanding about him from her and we always get an answer for all of it.
Their tension and sexual chemistry were enjoyable, and you rooted for them to get together. They both needed each other in their lives and watching them find what they always looked for and longed for is extremely sweet.
She is used to being alone and dealing with everything by herself. She's never been able to rely on anyone so when Sterling becomes that person for her, she falls deeply for him, and he is already halfway to being in love with her too.
There is a feeling throughout the book (based on where she works and how much Sterling insinuates that she is the only woman) that there might be something happening later and thankfully it's dealt with in the best fashion but of course nothing is truly over.
We never got to meet Sterling's brothers so I don't know if the next books will include them at all or if it will be about other guys we met in this one.
''And I find what I need''
Safety warnings:
- H 46 / h 30
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Slight stalking
- Boss x employee
- Violence
- Attempted assault
- Parental neglect
- Found family
- HEA
Sterling is expected someone totally different when Courtney shows up for her new job. Things do not start off right between them, he's hesitating about keeping her around as she is an obvious distraction for him (he's already obsessed).
Courtney needs this job more than anything, she is living in her car and has nowhere to go and nothing to fall back on. Her past with her mother makes you sad and you must feel for the child she was to be in that situation.
We do not get a lot of backstories for Sterling but we get the important parts, he has never been married, no kids and he seems to be glad to just work and live his simple life but it's all disrupted when Courtney shows up and he feels a pull towards her that he cannot deny.
There is slight stalking from him. There is a lot of misunderstanding about him from her and we always get an answer for all of it.
Their tension and sexual chemistry were enjoyable, and you rooted for them to get together. They both needed each other in their lives and watching them find what they always looked for and longed for is extremely sweet.
She is used to being alone and dealing with everything by herself. She's never been able to rely on anyone so when Sterling becomes that person for her, she falls deeply for him, and he is already halfway to being in love with her too.
There is a feeling throughout the book (based on where she works and how much Sterling insinuates that she is the only woman) that there might be something happening later and thankfully it's dealt with in the best fashion but of course nothing is truly over.
We never got to meet Sterling's brothers so I don't know if the next books will include them at all or if it will be about other guys we met in this one.
March 21, 2025
Mountain Boss by S.J. Tilly
4/5 stars
Mountain Boss is a lighthearted, quick, fun and adorable read. It's a no-nonsense book with a bit of drama here and there but overall a sweet and heartwarming story. The quick pace and the short chapters made me fly through the book and the experience was pure joy.
The story starts with Courtney Kern driving to her new job. She finds a job as a maintenance employee at a lodge in Colorado with lodging included. When she arrives she is faced with an incredibly hot mountain man who instantly tickles her insides.
Meanwhile Sterling Black is expecting a guy named Court and he quickly tries to get rid of Courtney. But Courtney is insistent and he reluctantly agrees for her to get the job. Because the rest of his employees are males, he cannot put her in the main bunk house. So he puts her in the laundry room that has its own bunk bed. But Sterling's eyes keep wandering to the gorgeous voluptuous goddess that entered his premises. But he is firm in his beliefs, treats her with the bare minimum and hopes she leaves quickly.
There are a few misunderstandings at the start of the book. Courtney's bunk doesn't have a mattress and she thinks Sterling did that on purpose. Sterling might want to get rid of her but he isn't cruel. And when he finds out he instantly takes care of his girl.
And that is what this stunning book is about. It's about two people who long and lust after each other. But who are also filling in spaces in the other ones heart that were empty before. They are sweet, kind and I love their banter and flirting. I love how they cross the line towards becoming lovers. They are just so damn cute together. I was smiling so much during this book. It's just cuteness overload.
I also loved the bond between both Courtney and Sterling with the other employees. They are a band of brothers who have each other's back. Who are straightforward and very loyal.
And Courtney's bond with a bear and her cactus on the premises was just so fun and sweet to read.
This book is just pure joy. It's fun, hot, addictive and has just the right amount of eroticism woven throughout it.
4 huge stars from me for Sterling and Courtney who've brightened up my day.
4/5 stars
Mountain Boss is a lighthearted, quick, fun and adorable read. It's a no-nonsense book with a bit of drama here and there but overall a sweet and heartwarming story. The quick pace and the short chapters made me fly through the book and the experience was pure joy.
The story starts with Courtney Kern driving to her new job. She finds a job as a maintenance employee at a lodge in Colorado with lodging included. When she arrives she is faced with an incredibly hot mountain man who instantly tickles her insides.
Meanwhile Sterling Black is expecting a guy named Court and he quickly tries to get rid of Courtney. But Courtney is insistent and he reluctantly agrees for her to get the job. Because the rest of his employees are males, he cannot put her in the main bunk house. So he puts her in the laundry room that has its own bunk bed. But Sterling's eyes keep wandering to the gorgeous voluptuous goddess that entered his premises. But he is firm in his beliefs, treats her with the bare minimum and hopes she leaves quickly.
There are a few misunderstandings at the start of the book. Courtney's bunk doesn't have a mattress and she thinks Sterling did that on purpose. Sterling might want to get rid of her but he isn't cruel. And when he finds out he instantly takes care of his girl.
And that is what this stunning book is about. It's about two people who long and lust after each other. But who are also filling in spaces in the other ones heart that were empty before. They are sweet, kind and I love their banter and flirting. I love how they cross the line towards becoming lovers. They are just so damn cute together. I was smiling so much during this book. It's just cuteness overload.
I also loved the bond between both Courtney and Sterling with the other employees. They are a band of brothers who have each other's back. Who are straightforward and very loyal.
And Courtney's bond with a bear and her cactus on the premises was just so fun and sweet to read.
This book is just pure joy. It's fun, hot, addictive and has just the right amount of eroticism woven throughout it.
4 huge stars from me for Sterling and Courtney who've brightened up my day.
December 26, 2025
Read this as a group Leisure Buddy Read (LBR) in my group:
Midnight's Embrace
This was not the worst book to read. If you like your stories with more harlequin romance fluff and less grit, then this one is for you..
I wasn't crazy about the FMC-Courtney, though.. She had way too many simpleton and annoying rationales and actions for my taste. She also doesn't ring true to being the type of female that our 46 yr old Sterling would choose for his forever either..
I was hoping for a more grittier, hotter and intense story as well. Considering the back drop for this book, and the MMC. But that's not what we got here. It was pretty.. not all that interesting to be honest.
All in all it was just barely an alright read for me, if you leave out the female character.. I liked Sterling and just a couple of other things here, but not enough to return to this series for book 2. I was able to finish this book, but that's the highest compliment that I can give it..
#MountainBoss
#NotMyCuppa
Midnight's Embrace
This was not the worst book to read. If you like your stories with more harlequin romance fluff and less grit, then this one is for you..
I wasn't crazy about the FMC-Courtney, though.. She had way too many simpleton and annoying rationales and actions for my taste. She also doesn't ring true to being the type of female that our 46 yr old Sterling would choose for his forever either..
I was hoping for a more grittier, hotter and intense story as well. Considering the back drop for this book, and the MMC. But that's not what we got here. It was pretty.. not all that interesting to be honest.
All in all it was just barely an alright read for me, if you leave out the female character.. I liked Sterling and just a couple of other things here, but not enough to return to this series for book 2. I was able to finish this book, but that's the highest compliment that I can give it..
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April 3, 2025Bruh. How is this the same author who gave us the sleet hockey books and Mr. Sin series?? How?! And that latte darling…..those were just aite to me…….BUT HOW?.??!!!!
First of all!! The chapters. There are like 1,362 of them. They’re short, choppy azz chapters that don’t say much. Second of all……these characters……Lordy lordt……..how does she stand upright cuz dis bitch got no spine. She walks into a mountain hiking cabin work place with no mattress and she has to sleep on planks for the first few nights and eat some nutritious ramen while everyone else is chowing down on free meals that the cook makes 🫣🫣🤣🤣🤣😂🥹🥹🤦♀️🤦♀️ she doesn’t know the meals are free and the dude has no idea that she doesn’t know? Cuz you didn’t tell her you dumb fuck! Third of all!!! The guy is strange and cringe a f. You’re how old and you see a woman and you constantly have a boner? It’s cool that you think she’s beautiful, but your mind says I lust for her body and nothing else and your mouth just makes her feel like shit with your assholeyness. Like……ew. And you are “grumpy” to her because you’re constantly fighting that peen down from the bonerisms? And fifth of all! What numba we on?……Sixth of all! She has NO friends? The only friend she has is a cactus she named Spike and she talks to it all the time 🙂↕️🙂↕️🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🙄🫣🫣🤔🤔 how quaint…….and sad.
I got to FORTY fucking percent in this book hoping it would DO SOMETHING!!!😂😂 she basically talks about her sleeping on a pallet and thinks he did it on purpose and she goes to Costco and eats a fucking cookie. What the forking fvck is dis sheeeeeeet. Don’t believe the 5 star arc readers. Even most of the arc readers gave it a 2 🫣
Fifteenth of all, I dnfed. Something is just not working for me and this author. I think I’m done reading her new stuff from here on out. Give me a new jt geissinger 🥹🥹😂😂
First of all!! The chapters. There are like 1,362 of them. They’re short, choppy azz chapters that don’t say much. Second of all……these characters……Lordy lordt……..how does she stand upright cuz dis bitch got no spine. She walks into a mountain hiking cabin work place with no mattress and she has to sleep on planks for the first few nights and eat some nutritious ramen while everyone else is chowing down on free meals that the cook makes 🫣🫣🤣🤣🤣😂🥹🥹🤦♀️🤦♀️ she doesn’t know the meals are free and the dude has no idea that she doesn’t know? Cuz you didn’t tell her you dumb fuck! Third of all!!! The guy is strange and cringe a f. You’re how old and you see a woman and you constantly have a boner? It’s cool that you think she’s beautiful, but your mind says I lust for her body and nothing else and your mouth just makes her feel like shit with your assholeyness. Like……ew. And you are “grumpy” to her because you’re constantly fighting that peen down from the bonerisms? And fifth of all! What numba we on?……Sixth of all! She has NO friends? The only friend she has is a cactus she named Spike and she talks to it all the time 🙂↕️🙂↕️🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🙄🫣🫣🤔🤔 how quaint…….and sad.
I got to FORTY fucking percent in this book hoping it would DO SOMETHING!!!😂😂 she basically talks about her sleeping on a pallet and thinks he did it on purpose and she goes to Costco and eats a fucking cookie. What the forking fvck is dis sheeeeeeet. Don’t believe the 5 star arc readers. Even most of the arc readers gave it a 2 🫣
Fifteenth of all, I dnfed. Something is just not working for me and this author. I think I’m done reading her new stuff from here on out. Give me a new jt geissinger 🥹🥹😂😂
April 9, 2025
Why is it difficult for the characters to communicate with each other? Nevermind.
I liked how possessive he is.
I liked how possessive he is.
March 21, 2025
4.5⭐️
UMM HELLO & GOOD MORNING TO THIS NEW SERIES BY S.J. TILLY!!!!????
In this story, we get to meet two strikingly different individuals—Courtney and Sterling. My girl Courtney is put through the freaking ringer at the beginning of this book but have no fear SHE IS ONE TOUGH COOKIE. We get stronggggg enemies to lovers vibes especially when Courtney starts her new maintenance position at a lodge but come to find out her new sexy grump of a boss’s, sterling, was expecting a man… not his exact type all wrapped up in one sexy, curvy package. Sterling has to keep his hands to himself because he is a classy individual and not some horndog who drools over his employee and constantly day dreams about all the dirty things he’d like to do to her…or is he 🤭
Things go from rough to rowdy over a slowwwww time frame, but my goodness the heat definitely picks up nice and hot like a campfire!!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Type: audio (thank you MLA)
Tropes:
Age gap
Forced proximity
Boss x employee
Enemies to lovers
UMM HELLO & GOOD MORNING TO THIS NEW SERIES BY S.J. TILLY!!!!????
In this story, we get to meet two strikingly different individuals—Courtney and Sterling. My girl Courtney is put through the freaking ringer at the beginning of this book but have no fear SHE IS ONE TOUGH COOKIE. We get stronggggg enemies to lovers vibes especially when Courtney starts her new maintenance position at a lodge but come to find out her new sexy grump of a boss’s, sterling, was expecting a man… not his exact type all wrapped up in one sexy, curvy package. Sterling has to keep his hands to himself because he is a classy individual and not some horndog who drools over his employee and constantly day dreams about all the dirty things he’d like to do to her…or is he 🤭
Things go from rough to rowdy over a slowwwww time frame, but my goodness the heat definitely picks up nice and hot like a campfire!!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Type: audio (thank you MLA)
Tropes:
Age gap
Forced proximity
Boss x employee
Enemies to lovers
March 28, 2025
The sentences and the chapters were way too short. Courtney also didn’t have a single friend? At all? From anywhere?
December 19, 2025
1️⃣🌟, shut up you wench monster!
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#️⃣7️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ Read & Reviewed in 2025 🧊🏔️
Date Read: Sunday, December 14, 2025 ☃️🌨️
35th read in "Its TIMEEEE!!!!! (to read more books)" December ❄️⛄
"Oh look at that, a certainly realistic and pretty cover for a book, I wonder what it's about"
"Oh that is a pretty interesting synopsis, wonder what the book is going to me"
"Oh let me read the first sentence: 😋"
--> My tits mash against —
HAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ok anyways typical smut book, nothing happens except for sex, EXTREMELY boring I'm like SNORING while reading the book. Shut up Courtney and your very stereotypical basic existence to fill the void of the readers. To be the most one dimensional sex toy for the mmc to play with, gosh it's so repetitive I'm actually dying right now. Never thought That this is going to be a smut book ever but okay, I guess we live in that existence right now. Incredibly stubborn and stupid, every single character in here is the most common of its kind and one that is extremely idealized 🙄. I mean what do you expect in a smut book lol. The only thing I expect in these books are the most poorly written characters of all time with the most typical and common characters (also add the fact that none of these have a plot oke oke ✊✊)
Spice Level 🌶️: 5️⃣
Vibe ☘️: 🌶️
Who'd Like This ❓👥: 😐
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#️⃣7️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ Read & Reviewed in 2025 🧊🏔️
Date Read: Sunday, December 14, 2025 ☃️🌨️
35th read in "Its TIMEEEE!!!!! (to read more books)" December ❄️⛄
"Oh look at that, a certainly realistic and pretty cover for a book, I wonder what it's about"
"Oh that is a pretty interesting synopsis, wonder what the book is going to me"
"Oh let me read the first sentence: 😋"
--> My tits mash against —
HAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ok anyways typical smut book, nothing happens except for sex, EXTREMELY boring I'm like SNORING while reading the book. Shut up Courtney and your very stereotypical basic existence to fill the void of the readers. To be the most one dimensional sex toy for the mmc to play with, gosh it's so repetitive I'm actually dying right now. Never thought That this is going to be a smut book ever but okay, I guess we live in that existence right now. Incredibly stubborn and stupid, every single character in here is the most common of its kind and one that is extremely idealized 🙄. I mean what do you expect in a smut book lol. The only thing I expect in these books are the most poorly written characters of all time with the most typical and common characters (also add the fact that none of these have a plot oke oke ✊✊)
Spice Level 🌶️: 5️⃣
Vibe ☘️: 🌶️
Who'd Like This ❓👥: 😐
March 27, 2025
"Please sir, can I have some more?"
Yes, I literally need more!
I want. No NEED more chapters on Sterling and Courtney! I could read about them for days and am so mad at myself for reading their book so quickly.
Just every part of their story was perfection and I just adore them both so much ❤️
I am a huge S.J Tilly fan and devourer every book she writes and Mountain Boss was no different. I hold it up there with The Alliance Series (my most favourite series from SJ Tilly) and can not wait for the next book.
I just hope and pray it contains an update from these two characters!
Mountain Boss was just incredible, from the characters, to the story line and then you have the Black Mountain Lodge.. it may be fictional, but I would sell a kidney to visit there and enjoy that mountain goodness.
Just everything about this book was just amazing 🤩 from the FMC and MMC, to the spicy scenes and then you have the drama. Now at the 90% mark you think it's about to be all wrapped up, but POW here's a bit more drama to send you off. And don't forget those epilogues 😍😍😍
I truly believe that S.J Tilly can do no wrong when it comes to her writing.
Every word she writes draws me in and sets the scene. She makes me care about her characters, she makes me want to visit the locations she writes about, she makes me want to buy my husband plaid shirts and turn him into my very own lumbersnack/Mountain man 😜
Her books are just pure yummy goodness and I am always so here for it.
So, as you can imagine I highly recommend Mountain Boss. Though after you finish the book, it WILL send you into a shitty book slump hole. But that's okay, as it's definitely worth the fall ❤️
Yes, I literally need more!
I want. No NEED more chapters on Sterling and Courtney! I could read about them for days and am so mad at myself for reading their book so quickly.
Just every part of their story was perfection and I just adore them both so much ❤️
I am a huge S.J Tilly fan and devourer every book she writes and Mountain Boss was no different. I hold it up there with The Alliance Series (my most favourite series from SJ Tilly) and can not wait for the next book.
I just hope and pray it contains an update from these two characters!
Mountain Boss was just incredible, from the characters, to the story line and then you have the Black Mountain Lodge.. it may be fictional, but I would sell a kidney to visit there and enjoy that mountain goodness.
Just everything about this book was just amazing 🤩 from the FMC and MMC, to the spicy scenes and then you have the drama. Now at the 90% mark you think it's about to be all wrapped up, but POW here's a bit more drama to send you off. And don't forget those epilogues 😍😍😍
I truly believe that S.J Tilly can do no wrong when it comes to her writing.
Every word she writes draws me in and sets the scene. She makes me care about her characters, she makes me want to visit the locations she writes about, she makes me want to buy my husband plaid shirts and turn him into my very own lumbersnack/Mountain man 😜
Her books are just pure yummy goodness and I am always so here for it.
So, as you can imagine I highly recommend Mountain Boss. Though after you finish the book, it WILL send you into a shitty book slump hole. But that's okay, as it's definitely worth the fall ❤️
March 27, 2025
Mountain Boss by S. J Tilly
4,5/5⭐
3/5🌶️
This is the first book in the author’s new series, and wow, it was such a fantastic read! The chemistry, the tension, the suspense—everything was just spot on! Plus, I loved the found family vibe. I was honestly surprised that it had over 500 pages because I just couldn’t put it down and finished it in one sitting! The story follows Courtney thrilled to land a new job at Black Mountain Lodge. However, her new boss is surprised when he realizes that the maintenance guy is a girl. But Courtney, who doesn’t have a place to stay, is determined to prove herself and tackles the challenge head-on without complaint.
Sterling finds himself drawn to Courtney from the very first moment they meet. Wanting to keep things professional, he initially tries to push her away by being rude, but once he realizes how wrong he is, his guilt leads him to take some swoon-worthy actions. He’s so thoughtful, caring, and protective of her, which is amazing! Courtney has had a tough childhood and has been looking after herself since her teenage years. I found that her struggles are real and relatable. I loved seeing her gradually open up and accept Sterling’s help; it was heartwarming! The dynamics among the lodge employees were another highlight for me.
There were so many fun and touching moments throughout the story. They genuinely cared for Courtney and looked out for her. The sparks between Sterling and Courtney were undeniable, and their spicy scenes were super steamy! Overall, this book was such an entertaining and addictive read. I was happy with the ending, and the epilogue was just the cherry on top!
4,5/5⭐
3/5🌶️
This is the first book in the author’s new series, and wow, it was such a fantastic read! The chemistry, the tension, the suspense—everything was just spot on! Plus, I loved the found family vibe. I was honestly surprised that it had over 500 pages because I just couldn’t put it down and finished it in one sitting! The story follows Courtney thrilled to land a new job at Black Mountain Lodge. However, her new boss is surprised when he realizes that the maintenance guy is a girl. But Courtney, who doesn’t have a place to stay, is determined to prove herself and tackles the challenge head-on without complaint.
Sterling finds himself drawn to Courtney from the very first moment they meet. Wanting to keep things professional, he initially tries to push her away by being rude, but once he realizes how wrong he is, his guilt leads him to take some swoon-worthy actions. He’s so thoughtful, caring, and protective of her, which is amazing! Courtney has had a tough childhood and has been looking after herself since her teenage years. I found that her struggles are real and relatable. I loved seeing her gradually open up and accept Sterling’s help; it was heartwarming! The dynamics among the lodge employees were another highlight for me.
There were so many fun and touching moments throughout the story. They genuinely cared for Courtney and looked out for her. The sparks between Sterling and Courtney were undeniable, and their spicy scenes were super steamy! Overall, this book was such an entertaining and addictive read. I was happy with the ending, and the epilogue was just the cherry on top!
March 18, 2025
Mountain Boss is an enemies to lovers, boss x employee, curvy heroine, age gap romance! The audiobook is duet narration by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon and was such a fun way to read this one as I love both of these narrators.
Courtney is excited for her new job and looking for a fresh start. She got the job as a new maintenance worker at a mountain lodge and shows up to meet her new boss, Sterling. She throws him for a loop since it is clear he was expecting a man to show up for the job (because of a name mishap on the application). But she’s determined to keep the job and needs this new start for herself, no matter how he hard he tries to make it for her.
This was a fun one that delivers on what it promises. They don’t get off to a great start, but quickly realize the error of their ways and form a friendship along the way. The heroine at times was a little frustrating in her obliviousness to his feelings towards her or to her situations in general (for example, when her heater is out in her room and she doesn’t want to be a “burden” by telling him it’s broken because it’ll “cost a lot”). BUT, the chemistry is great, the flannel mountain man delivers, and the lodge is very steamy!
I received an audio ALC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
Courtney is excited for her new job and looking for a fresh start. She got the job as a new maintenance worker at a mountain lodge and shows up to meet her new boss, Sterling. She throws him for a loop since it is clear he was expecting a man to show up for the job (because of a name mishap on the application). But she’s determined to keep the job and needs this new start for herself, no matter how he hard he tries to make it for her.
This was a fun one that delivers on what it promises. They don’t get off to a great start, but quickly realize the error of their ways and form a friendship along the way. The heroine at times was a little frustrating in her obliviousness to his feelings towards her or to her situations in general (for example, when her heater is out in her room and she doesn’t want to be a “burden” by telling him it’s broken because it’ll “cost a lot”). BUT, the chemistry is great, the flannel mountain man delivers, and the lodge is very steamy!
I received an audio ALC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
March 28, 2025
I was so excited for this book. I’m a huge fan of the author and she’s a one click read for me. But I found myself struggling to get through this one.
I loved the set up and the MMC. The FMC was whiny though. She’s ok to blackmail him into not firing her (rightfully so) but she can’t point out the lack of a mattress on her bed or the broken heater? Instead there’s countless pages of her feeling sorry for herself.
Nothing really happens in the book. It’s a slow build up of them fighting their attraction etc and her working for him. A short scene regarding “the creep” and then back to them hooking up in secret until the end finale. If just felt a tad anticlimactic once it was done. Definitely not one of my faves and not one I’d bother buying or reading again
I loved the set up and the MMC. The FMC was whiny though. She’s ok to blackmail him into not firing her (rightfully so) but she can’t point out the lack of a mattress on her bed or the broken heater? Instead there’s countless pages of her feeling sorry for herself.
Nothing really happens in the book. It’s a slow build up of them fighting their attraction etc and her working for him. A short scene regarding “the creep” and then back to them hooking up in secret until the end finale. If just felt a tad anticlimactic once it was done. Definitely not one of my faves and not one I’d bother buying or reading again
April 16, 2025
3,8 💫 | Gracias, Tilly. Nunca dejes de escribir 😘.
¿Objetivamente es su mejor libro? Nop.
¿Me importa? Ni un poco.
¿Lo amé? Muchísimo 💖.
Sterling y Courtney son tan cutes y hots, la combinación perfecta y que me encanta leer.
Los pensamientos de Court me daban mucha cosita y me sentí muy identificada en algunas partes. Ella solo queria encontrar un lugar al cuál llamar hogar. Y, con Sterling, al fin lo encontró ❤️🩹.
Sterling al principio se portó un poco imbécil, pero luego recapacito 🙏. Él desde el segundo uno se sintió atraído por ella, y esa fue la razón por la cuál no la quería trabajando para él, porque sería una distracción. Obviamente eso no le duró mucho ajkaja y luego se enteró de algunas cosas que él "hizo" y que "dañaron" a Courtney sin saberlo. Así que lo compensa apenas se entera de su error.
Desde ahí la relación va creciendo.
Siento que en este libro las escenas spicy fueron aún mejor (aunque tal vez es que está a punto de bajarme, idk), but I lovet.
Hay algo de found family ya que todo sucede en un lugar (se me olvido como se llama) donde alquilan cabañas y hacen caminatas para acampar. Entonces hay muchos trabajadores que, obviamente, se van encariñando con Courtney y ella con ellos 💖.
Algo que tengo que mencionar si o sí: Sterling me recuerda MUCHÍSIMO a Hans (otro libro de la autora)✨✨✨ así que eso le sumo puntos para mí. Es un Hans 2.0, pero un poquito menos turbio jskajjajs. Amé.
Si quieren algo rápido, divertido y spicy, leanlo 🫵.
Ya quiero los siguientes 😩🙏 y todo lo que Tilly escriba, por favor.
¿Objetivamente es su mejor libro? Nop.
¿Me importa? Ni un poco.
¿Lo amé? Muchísimo 💖.
Sterling y Courtney son tan cutes y hots, la combinación perfecta y que me encanta leer.
Los pensamientos de Court me daban mucha cosita y me sentí muy identificada en algunas partes. Ella solo queria encontrar un lugar al cuál llamar hogar. Y, con Sterling, al fin lo encontró ❤️🩹.
Sterling al principio se portó un poco imbécil, pero luego recapacito 🙏. Él desde el segundo uno se sintió atraído por ella, y esa fue la razón por la cuál no la quería trabajando para él, porque sería una distracción. Obviamente eso no le duró mucho ajkaja y luego se enteró de algunas cosas que él "hizo" y que "dañaron" a Courtney sin saberlo. Así que lo compensa apenas se entera de su error.
Desde ahí la relación va creciendo.
Siento que en este libro las escenas spicy fueron aún mejor (aunque tal vez es que está a punto de bajarme, idk), but I lovet.
Hay algo de found family ya que todo sucede en un lugar (se me olvido como se llama) donde alquilan cabañas y hacen caminatas para acampar. Entonces hay muchos trabajadores que, obviamente, se van encariñando con Courtney y ella con ellos 💖.
Algo que tengo que mencionar si o sí: Sterling me recuerda MUCHÍSIMO a Hans (otro libro de la autora)✨✨✨ así que eso le sumo puntos para mí. Es un Hans 2.0, pero un poquito menos turbio jskajjajs. Amé.
Si quieren algo rápido, divertido y spicy, leanlo 🫵.
Ya quiero los siguientes 😩🙏 y todo lo que Tilly escriba, por favor.
June 7, 2025
I want to be Sterlings cookie 😩👀🤪
March 29, 2025
3.5 but gonna round up to four
This was mostly cute, but I’m really irritated that she never actually got mad at him. Every time he would do something that hurt her feelings, she would just let it go or tell him it’s ok. I wanted her to be mad at him and make him apologize🙄
This was mostly cute, but I’m really irritated that she never actually got mad at him. Every time he would do something that hurt her feelings, she would just let it go or tell him it’s ok. I wanted her to be mad at him and make him apologize🙄
March 29, 2025
Sweet and sexy!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: employee/boss
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This was such a cute story - despite the stalking, lol. The storyline was fantastic and really pulled on your heartstrings. Both MCs really deserved their happily ever after and it was wonderful to see each of their journeys to realizing they were worthy of happiness. The story paced really well and even had a bit of action. The formatting was a little different, but worked well for the story, making the pages fly by. I can't wait to see who the next book is about!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: employee/boss
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This was such a cute story - despite the stalking, lol. The storyline was fantastic and really pulled on your heartstrings. Both MCs really deserved their happily ever after and it was wonderful to see each of their journeys to realizing they were worthy of happiness. The story paced really well and even had a bit of action. The formatting was a little different, but worked well for the story, making the pages fly by. I can't wait to see who the next book is about!
April 12, 2025
4.25⭐️
Lady Bear & Spike & Ben >>>>> 😩
And I swear I’ve seen Ben, more than once, bouncing through the woods with a big furry beast much larger than any of our dogs.
This was fun, easy, light vibes & I enjoyed every second of it. Sure, there were some trite & overly contentious plot points to continue the conflict but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It didn’t retract majorly from the book & I feel like if the author had used different types of conflict (say opd) I wouldn’t have enjoyed it.
Miscommunication trope was 3.5/5 here. I can srsly loathe this trope sometimes but it wasn’t too tiring here. Miscommunication normally resolved after a few chapters. Longest timeframe occurred in the beginning of book. Which, at first had me guessing if I was gonna like this but TRUST it gets resolved & made up for 🙌
Courtney & Sterling were ❤️🔥🤞👀
”I just want you,” I tell him truthfully. “I’ll take the rest of it, but I don’t need it. I only need you.”
Tropes & Such
boss x employee
workplace
mountain/outdoor 🐻
grumpy (H) x sunshine (h)✨
attempted assault
parental neglect
no OPD, cheating
hea
***SPOILERS BELOW👇***
NOTES:
-I require full updates on Spike. Are the other plants named?? Is Spike in the same room as them? Do they get along? Do the other plants wear clothes?? I need a chapter from Spikes POV asap😩
-why were they apart on Xmas? Ik they said he had a trip planned w/ friends b4 they met & was going to cancel but Courtney made him go - tho it wasn’t specifically mentioned how it was prob sad (esp for Courtney) being alone on Xmas ??
-that one side storyline with the guest threw me off guard, was not expecting that detour. I get it but was kind felt like Sterling should’ve told Courtney, for her safety if anything. (Esp since she was made out to be unaware of surroundings). Also, I’m sorry but after what happened the first time, can’t believe Sterling didn’t have the foresight to put better precautions up. Another reason he should’ve told her.
-wanted more info on the mom. Wanted Courtney to confront her & see what she had to say. Also, was she invited to the wedding?? I’m nosy
-I wanted to know what the dale thing was. Maybe I’m just forgetting from beginning of book but sterling hired him before what? Before he knew Marty found replacement? I’m confused.
-ugh, look I KNOW I’m crazy when I say this but: rlly, why was the ex gf story necessary. Ik he prefaced it with “there isn’t any feelings or longing” but cmon, can’t I go just one story with absolutely no talk of “other people” (again: ik I’m unreasonable & crazy but it’s who I am 🤷♀️) *if u haven’t read book & want *spoiler* full explanation so ur not worried when reading, see below
*@92% mark (only time “ow” if you’d even call it that is mentioned): h is asking H about how he found his passion with work & if he ever considered doing something else. H says no not really but there was once I doubted my passion. h guessed it had to do with woman, H reluctantly was like ya & hesitated to preface he doesn’t think, care, or yearn for this person anymore. It was his hs gf: they planned out their lives (as hs couples do), she was to go away & get teaching degree while he stayed there for work; when she was done she’d come back and they’d settle down where they grew up (in similar mountain climate). she was went away for college & after her first yr of college she came back & was like living in mountains isn’t for me & they broke up. He was upset ab rejection for awhile, got temp office job bc he doubted passion. H says that proved to him “they didn’t love each other like he thought they did”
..ya ya I’m crazy for even mentioning this lol
Lady Bear & Spike & Ben >>>>> 😩
And I swear I’ve seen Ben, more than once, bouncing through the woods with a big furry beast much larger than any of our dogs.
This was fun, easy, light vibes & I enjoyed every second of it. Sure, there were some trite & overly contentious plot points to continue the conflict but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It didn’t retract majorly from the book & I feel like if the author had used different types of conflict (say opd) I wouldn’t have enjoyed it.
Miscommunication trope was 3.5/5 here. I can srsly loathe this trope sometimes but it wasn’t too tiring here. Miscommunication normally resolved after a few chapters. Longest timeframe occurred in the beginning of book. Which, at first had me guessing if I was gonna like this but TRUST it gets resolved & made up for 🙌
Courtney & Sterling were ❤️🔥🤞👀
”I just want you,” I tell him truthfully. “I’ll take the rest of it, but I don’t need it. I only need you.”
Tropes & Such
boss x employee
workplace
mountain/outdoor 🐻
grumpy (H) x sunshine (h)✨
attempted assault
parental neglect
no OPD, cheating
hea
***SPOILERS BELOW👇***
NOTES:
-I require full updates on Spike. Are the other plants named?? Is Spike in the same room as them? Do they get along? Do the other plants wear clothes?? I need a chapter from Spikes POV asap😩
-why were they apart on Xmas? Ik they said he had a trip planned w/ friends b4 they met & was going to cancel but Courtney made him go - tho it wasn’t specifically mentioned how it was prob sad (esp for Courtney) being alone on Xmas ??
-that one side storyline with the guest threw me off guard, was not expecting that detour. I get it but was kind felt like Sterling should’ve told Courtney, for her safety if anything. (Esp since she was made out to be unaware of surroundings). Also, I’m sorry but after what happened the first time, can’t believe Sterling didn’t have the foresight to put better precautions up. Another reason he should’ve told her.
-wanted more info on the mom. Wanted Courtney to confront her & see what she had to say. Also, was she invited to the wedding?? I’m nosy
-I wanted to know what the dale thing was. Maybe I’m just forgetting from beginning of book but sterling hired him before what? Before he knew Marty found replacement? I’m confused.
-ugh, look I KNOW I’m crazy when I say this but: rlly, why was the ex gf story necessary. Ik he prefaced it with “there isn’t any feelings or longing” but cmon, can’t I go just one story with absolutely no talk of “other people” (again: ik I’m unreasonable & crazy but it’s who I am 🤷♀️) *if u haven’t read book & want *spoiler* full explanation so ur not worried when reading, see below
*@92% mark (only time “ow” if you’d even call it that is mentioned): h is asking H about how he found his passion with work & if he ever considered doing something else. H says no not really but there was once I doubted my passion. h guessed it had to do with woman, H reluctantly was like ya & hesitated to preface he doesn’t think, care, or yearn for this person anymore. It was his hs gf: they planned out their lives (as hs couples do), she was to go away & get teaching degree while he stayed there for work; when she was done she’d come back and they’d settle down where they grew up (in similar mountain climate). she was went away for college & after her first yr of college she came back & was like living in mountains isn’t for me & they broke up. He was upset ab rejection for awhile, got temp office job bc he doubted passion. H says that proved to him “they didn’t love each other like he thought they did”
..ya ya I’m crazy for even mentioning this lol
April 27, 2025
DNF at 35%
I hate to do this because I’ve enjoyed Tilly’s other books. Each chapter is only a couple pages at most and it flips back and forth between the characters too quickly that you don’t really see any development or depth. The main characters don’t even talk to each really yet either. I thought it had good potential in the beginning but nothing has changed or moved forward in the story yet. So I’m out. It’s not for me.
I hate to do this because I’ve enjoyed Tilly’s other books. Each chapter is only a couple pages at most and it flips back and forth between the characters too quickly that you don’t really see any development or depth. The main characters don’t even talk to each really yet either. I thought it had good potential in the beginning but nothing has changed or moved forward in the story yet. So I’m out. It’s not for me.
June 18, 2025
1.5 | Thank god this was fiction, because I would have chosen the bear, that was literally present in this book, over and over again.
And wtf was that writing??
Yes. I will read the second book in this series. I’m a joke and can’t resist a book called ‘Mountain Daddy’. There’s only so much a girl can do.
And wtf was that writing??
Yes. I will read the second book in this series. I’m a joke and can’t resist a book called ‘Mountain Daddy’. There’s only so much a girl can do.
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