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Grumpy Mountain Man

She is stuck with the big, burly, grumpy mountain man while a storm rages outside.
He is grumpy. She is sunshine and happiness. Opposites attract when these two are stuck together.
But it turns out they might have just found what they have both been looking for.

Grumpy Mountain Man is a quick, steamy instalove, curvy girl romance.
Can be read in under an hour - perfect for your commute, lunch break or bedtime story.

Cold Mountain Nights is a collection of steamy, stand alone, mountain man romantic reads.
All with their own happily ever after.

38 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2026

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Abby Jensen

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1,115 reviews1 follower
September 14, 2026
It's nice to know the heroine, in her circumstances, remembers the potential danger of being with a stranger in his cabin. I am not sure about her method of evaluating danger, especially since an attraction is already starting to form that might cloud her judgment. 🥰
I like that the hero has feelings for her beyond just her appearance. It's adorable that he thinks she is adorable. It is kind of funny how, from the moment they met, he tried not to like her, which was a losing battle.
I like seeing how smiles and laughs have a positive effect. It is nice to bask in their happiness and love. The happiness they have found in their own bubble extends to their family and perhaps will spread even further. This inspires me to react to small mishaps with a smile or a laugh rather than anger or ugly words.

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7,902 reviews35 followers
September 5, 2026
Their Meeting Right Love to Heal his Heart -
The attraction between the characters was instant and electric, but the grumpy mountain man tried everything possible to stay away from exploring his attraction. However, spending time together in close proximity with a curvy, fun loving chatterbox, proved to be very difficult and finally broke his willpower. This feel-good romance story may be short, but it had everything included to ensure I had a very enjoyable reading experience. You definitely won’t regret your decision to read this book.

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2,853 reviews19 followers
September 9, 2026
Grumpy Mountain Man by Abby Jensen is a fun, quick grumpy-sunshine romance with forced proximity, an unexpected meeting, and a wonderfully ironic twist—Ginny is studying happiness and accidentally ends up stranded with a man who seems determined never to experience it again!

Ginny is a college student traveling into the mountains to meet with a professor who can help with her thesis on finding happiness. Unfortunately, she ends up on the wrong side of the mountain and knocks on the wrong cabin door. Instead of finding the professor she's expecting, she comes face-to-face with Magnus, a big, burly mountain man who makes it very clear that she has the wrong address—and that he would much rather be left alone.

Magnus has good reason for keeping everyone at a distance. After discovering his wife was cheating on him, he retreated to the mountains and has spent the last five years living in solitude. He's built some impressive walls around his heart, and cheerful, talkative Ginny is exactly the kind of person capable of driving this quiet recluse crazy.

Then the storm rolls in.

Magnus may be grumpy, but he's not about to send Ginny back onto dangerous mountain roads in terrible weather. Suddenly, these complete opposites are stuck together, and Magnus discovers that ignoring his attraction to the ray of sunshine currently filling his quiet cabin is much harder than he expected.

I loved the contrast between these two. Ginny has experienced hardships of her own, yet she hasn't allowed them to steal her happiness. Magnus responded to betrayal by shutting himself away from the world, while Ginny seems determined to embrace it. Watching her chatter, warmth, and optimism slowly work their way through his defenses made their romance especially sweet.

There's also something perfect about Ginny setting out to research happiness only to find herself accidentally helping Magnus rediscover his own. She may have knocked on the wrong door, but perhaps she ended up exactly where she was supposed to be.

This is a short, steamy, feel-good instalove romance that's easy to finish in one sitting. If you enjoy grumpy mountain men, sunshine women, snowed-in forced proximity, opposites attract, and wounded hearts discovering they aren't quite finished with love after all, Magnus and Ginny's story is a sweet little escape.

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7,847 reviews87 followers
September 9, 2026
She came looking for happiness and found a grumpy man worth staying for. ‍

Ginny heads into the mountains searching for answers about happiness and ends up stranded by a storm at Magnus’s cabin. She’s curious, chatty, and determined to get beneath his scowl. He’s guarded, reclusive, and used to keeping everyone far enough away that they can’t hurt him. Neither expects one stormy night to challenge the way they’ve both learned to move through the world.

The longer the storm keeps them together, the harder their attraction becomes to ignore. Ginny draws laughter and warmth out of Magnus, while his steadiness gives her something she’s rarely had. Their teasing turns physical fast, but beneath the heat is a growing sense of safety neither expected to find. The more they give in, the more their connection starts asking for something neither can dismiss as temporary.

Magnus knows what betrayal can cost, so wanting Ginny means risking the walls that have protected him for years. Ginny has spent her life moving, changing direction, and searching for what comes next, but being with someone so grounded makes staying feel less like settling and more like choosing.

She begins to recognize that belonging doesn’t have to mean losing herself, while Magnus slowly lets himself want intimacy, partnership, and a future again. What starts with forced proximity and immediate chemistry becomes something playful, tender, and emotionally open, where desire and trust grow side by side. Their physical connection is intense, but it’s the comfort they find afterward that makes the relationship feel real.

An ultra-steamy, grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, instalove, small town mountain romance exploring trust, vulnerability, loneliness, healing, belonging, emotional safety, and the fear of letting someone matter again. It’s about learning when to stay, when to open up, and how love can turn desire into something that feels like home.

The Elevator Pitch: A wrong turn in a mountain storm leaves a restless optimist stranded with a wounded recluse who has built his life around keeping everyone out. Their immediate attraction becomes impossible to separate from the laughter, vulnerability, and unexpected sense of safety growing between them. What begins as temporary shelter starts to feel dangerously close to the home neither realized they were searching for.

Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
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21.4k reviews370 followers
September 12, 2026
🌧️ Ginny and Marcus . . .

Ginny Voss is on the way to meet Professor Thomlinson who has written several books on the topic of happiness, the topic she has chosen for her thesis paper, so she is eager to interview the ancient, wise professor. She is also enjoying the drive up the mountain, beautiful despite the gray clouds above. The trees surround her, the air is fresh and cold, and her excitement over this interview is keeping her revved up. She will title her paper: "What is happiness and how do we get it?" She has learned to appreciate the little things in life; it makes us what we are now and adventure is always waiting around the corner. Her only worries are the rain that is threatening and getting lost... the rain arrived, but she found the right address. Knocking again and again, the door opens as a lightning flash reveals a tall, huge muscled guy glaring down at her. (His first impression was that she looked like a drowned librarian, probably sent by her family.) He pulls her into the cabin as she lets out a yelp! He asks who she is... he is younger than she had expected, tall, strong and sexy. She showed him the paper with the address, and he explains she should have been on Starfall Valley Drive, not Starfall Mountain Drive, which means she is on the wrong side of the mountain. Magnus doesn't want her driving in the storm, but she wants to make sure he's not a serial killer. He is at least safer than driving off a cliff in the dark. From childhood on, she always saw it as a challenge to make a grumpy man laugh. She can use him as a test subject for her paper, so she decides to stay. Is she going to regret this decision? Will he?
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1,066 reviews3 followers
September 15, 2026
Grumpy Mountain Man is a quick, cozy‑steamy read that delivers exactly what I hoped for from a Cold Mountain Nights story. I loved the setup of Ginny stumbling into Magnus’s cabin during a storm—her sunshine energy crashing straight into his gruff, closed‑off world. Their banter has that fun spark where you can feel him trying not to soften… and failing a little more each page.

Magnus’s quiet steadiness makes him a great grumpy hero, and Ginny’s warmth brings out a side of him he clearly hasn’t let anyone see in a long time. Their chemistry builds fast but feels natural for a short instalove read, and the forced‑proximity cabin setting gives everything a cozy, intimate vibe. The emotional touches—his guardedness, her search for happiness—add just enough depth to make the heat feel earned.

If anything, I would’ve liked a tiny bit more time after the storm to see how their connection settles once real life creeps back in, but the pacing still works well for a one‑hour escape.

Overall, this is a sweet, spicy, grumpy‑sunshine mountain romance that’s perfect when you want something warm, quick, and satisfying. A lovely addition to the Cold Mountain Nights collection.

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775 reviews12 followers
September 10, 2026
I absolutely enjoyed Grumpy Mountain Man by Abby Jensen. This quick, engaging romance has all the charm of a stormy forced-proximity setup, with Ginny’s bright, upbeat personality playing beautifully against Magnus’s rugged, grumpy exterior. The contrast between them makes their connection fun, heartfelt, and instantly compelling.

Abby Jensen’s writing is warm, polished, and easy to fall into, making the story feel both satisfying and wonderfully escapist. For readers who enjoy fast-paced romance, opposites attract chemistry, and a sweet happily-ever-after, this is a delightful pick. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a short, cozy romance with plenty of personality and heart.

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1,425 reviews3 followers
September 14, 2026
Grumpy Mountain Man by Abby Jensen was a fun, steamy, and entertaining read! I really enjoyed the grumpy mountain man hero and watching his tough exterior slowly melt when it came to the woman he couldn’t resist. The chemistry between the characters was great, and I loved the protective, possessive side of the hero. The mountain setting added a cozy, rugged atmosphere that fit the story perfectly. The romance moved quickly, making this an easy book to pick up when you’re looking for something short, spicy, and enjoyable without a lot of unnecessary drama. Overall, Grumpy Mountain Man was a quick and satisfying read with plenty of romance and heat.

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933 reviews3 followers
September 23, 2026
Grumpy Mountain Man is part of the Cold Mountain Nights 2 series. This was a great read. Ginny is excitedly heading up to get an interview with a professor for her thesis paper. She has changed her mind many times on her topic and this new one fills her with joy. As she is driving, the weather doesn’t hold off like she was hoping. Her upbringing is one that isn’t what most people would consider to be normal, but it made her who she is and that is something that she holds on to. This storyline is different and that is not a bad thing. I enjoyed the characters and the journey that gets them to where they are. Grab this five-star read and the rest of the series and enjoy!.

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1,950 reviews1 follower
September 2, 2026
She is looking for a professor that lives on the mountain to help with her thesis. She ends up on the wrong side of the mountain. She knocks on the door and who answers is not who she expected. Magnus just wants to be left alone after catching his ex-wife cheating. Her thesis is about finding happiness he sure is not one for that subject. He lets her know she has the wrong address. Then it starts storming. Will he kick her out and let her try to drive in the storm or let her stay? This is definitely a grumpy mountain man story.

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1,213 reviews8 followers
September 7, 2026
If OTT instalove, grumpy vs sunshine quick reads is your thing then give this sweet story a read. Perfect for right before bed.
Ginny is a college student who is on her way to meet her professor when she ends up at the wrong cabin. She has had a hard life but she is a ray of sunshine.
Magnus is a mountain man recluse who just wants to be left alone. He has lived five years of solitude after his wife betrayed him. He is grumpy and has walls so high it’s hard to see over them
He opens his door during a storm to find Ginny. She breaks down all his walls and shows him to how to love again.

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2,844 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy
September 1, 2026
This is a really quick read about an hour. It’s sweet and steamy with likable characters Ginny has traveled up the mountain to meet with a reclusive professor but stops at the wrong house during a rainstorm. There she meets Magnus, grumpy mountain man extraordinaire. She’s all sunshine and happiness and he’s all no such thing as happiness until Ginny hits him over the head with her happiness. Loved this short read.

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65 reviews
September 11, 2026
After suffering a broken heart, Magnus retreated to the mountains where he'd stayed hidden away for 5 years. When his peace is interrupted by a knock at the door, he's not even close to prepared for what he's opening up to!
Ginny arrives at the wrong address, mid storm and not able to leave! When these polar opposites are pushed together, will it be opposites attract, or will he be more than ready to see her leave.

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918 reviews12 followers
September 12, 2026
Grump Mountain Man shares the quick insta love story of Ginny and & Magnus. Ginny is on her way to meet up with a professor to work on her idea of what happiness looks like but unfortunately she ends up on the wrong side of the mountain. She gets stranded with Magnus. Magnus is a grump and even though he doesn’t have a sunny disposition he does allow Ginny to stay. They end up shacked up and fall quickly in love. I really enjoyed this quick read.

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16 reviews
Review of advance copy
August 31, 2026
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Ginny is supposed to meet her professor to talk about her thesis about happiness. Instead, she misses the path and finds herself at the front door of a sexy mountain man.
With a storm coming, she is stuck with this big, burly, grumpy man. Can her sunshine personality make Magnus fall in love?

This is a quick read with a HEA.
544 reviews1 follower
September 12, 2026
The FMC is a grad student who was heading to her professor’s house to discuss her thesis and went to the wrong address. She ended up at the MMCs cabin in the woods. The weather was too bad for her to drive down a mountain then back up the correct one. It’s a grumpy/sunshine story with instant attraction, good spice and a fantastic HEA.

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5,334 reviews
September 14, 2026
3.75 - 4 stars.

This quick read has likeable characters, good connection and chemistry, and a mix up which leads to a forced proximity situation. This story is about two people who seem so different, ending up so right for each other, they opened up and let the other in, saw things differently to before meeting, and this results in a life full of happiness and love.

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739 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 30, 2026
When you learn to trust again

Forget singing in the rain, kissing is infinitely better ❤️. Ginny is lost in a thunderstorm when she knocks on Magnus’s door by mistake bringing joy back to his life. Well, I’m off to find out what makes me “happy” 😉. Great, quick read!!.

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766 reviews13 followers
September 2, 2026
Ginny shows up at Magnus's door on accident. She is caught in the rain, so he offers to let her come in and get dry. But there is also an attraction that he has. He was burned once before and won't let it happen again.
This is the perfect lunch time read. Start to finish.

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172 reviews
September 11, 2026
This was a great story. I loved how they brought out the best in each other. He starts living life again and stops being grumpy. She thrives on his love and becomes confident in herself. I also loved how she discovered what home really means.

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2,530 reviews
September 13, 2026
Magnus had sealed himself off so he never would get hurt again. Then Ginny shows up and stuck there in a storm. She tells him she is studying happiness. She is always smiling, laughing and chattering and no matter how hard he tries, he loves it. This is a short, sweet and steamy excellent read.

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3,404 reviews5 followers
September 14, 2026
Ginny is on the way to meet her Professor. He was going to help her, She ends up on the wrong side of the mountain and meets Magnus, who is grumpy, When they meet its during a rainstorm so she stay and they start to get to know each other, A wonderful fast paced read,.

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516 reviews3 followers
September 19, 2026
In the pursuit of happiness, Ginny ends up at Magnus’s door. A woman with no roots searching for happiness finds it with a man who has been hiding on the mountain. Not sure whether he can risk his heart again. Together they find their happiness, love, laughter and family.

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5 reviews
Review of advance copy
September 1, 2026
Cute story with steamy parts. Love the grumpy mountain man/ happy sunshine trope where she teaches him to laugh in the rain again. Read in about an hour.

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31 reviews
September 12, 2026
This is part of the Cold Mountain Nights Series. I enjoyed this book. The mistaken house and identity is a way to get some attention. Magnus meets Ginny when she appears at his door in the pouring rain.
92 reviews1 follower
September 14, 2026
I loved this really short story. Great to read when time is limited.
You have characters with attitude and sex appeal. I love how Ginny is seen as beautiful by Magnus even though she is curvy and wears glasses.
Beauty in the eye of the beholder.
13.2k reviews76 followers
September 15, 2026
The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Ginny and Magnus. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with connection, denial, forced proximity and steam.

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633 reviews2 followers
September 17, 2026
This is a short, sweet and steamy Grumpy/Sunshine romance. With a great story, character's, a storm and wrong address. A story that would be a great addition to your TBR list.

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1,770 reviews11 followers
September 19, 2026
Two opposites’ instalove romance in Cold Mountain Nights series.
Ginny and Magnus, joyful sunshine and grumpy loner. He was anchor she needed. And she woken him for life.
Steamy and engaging short read.

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1,050 reviews6 followers
September 23, 2026
Ginny and Magnus explore happiness with their instant, over-the-top chemistry. Fun short read mean to make you smile!.

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