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Willow
I need this holiday weekend at a cabin in the woods.
I think my GPS seriously messed up this time.
The mountain man roars that this is his bed.
But I recognize those blue eyes.
Will this end up being the best wrong turn I’ve ever taken? KaedeShe cleaned my house.
But also she broke into my house to do it.
And now she’s sleeping in my bed.
She’s a sassy woodland fairy, I can’t get out of my mind.
Will I go crazy with her or without her?If you like steamy, happily-ever-after, short stories with rough-around-the-edges guys and sassy, confident women, then this book is for you. NO Cliffhangers and NO cheating.
- GenresRomanceContemporary
58 pages, ebook
First published December 11, 2019
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Brynn Hale
210 books165 followersBrynn Hale is a Midwest girl who can spot--and swoon over--a hard-working guy a mile away. She believes in winks across a crowded room, guys who do the dishes, a blue-collar alpha will always win a heroine's heart, and a martini or craft beer is the perfect accompaniment to her stories. You can visit her at https://www.facebook.com/Brynn-Hale-A...
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August 28, 2020
This was a great book to curl up with it is the second book in the series but is the first one I have read but I will be checking out the rest of the series. I was sucked right into this book and could not wait to see what happened next I would definitely recommend it I did not want to stop reading.
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September 16, 2025
Willow Steyer was dumped by her boyfriend Rod two months ago. He told her that she was fat, needy and easily appeased. Willow is so glad that she never gave in physically and kept her virginity. Willow is Daisy’s best friend. The first time she visited Diamond Ridge Mountain was for Daisy and Boone’s wedding. Now, they have set her up in their friend’s cabin for the Christmas weekend as a gift. Daisy just had a baby boy they named Maverick about two weeks ago. Willow is excited to see the baby and catch up with Daisy in person.
Willow pulls up in front of a log cabin, but the GPS is telling her to drive behind the house which she finds strange. When she goes up to the front porch, she looks for a flowerpot. Daisy told her that Wyatt would leave a key under the flowerpot. Daisy also warned Willow that Wyatt is a bachelor and his place is not very tidy and clean. Willow is a clean freak, so she made sure to bring cleaning supplies with her. Willow is surprised to find the front door is unlocked when she tries opening it. The bedroom is the cleanest room in the house. She notices a picture on the nightstand of people in military uniforms. She recognizes one of the guys but doesn’t remember his name being Wyatt.
After texting with Daisy, Willow turns off her phone. She starts cleaning and two and a half hours later, she has the place spotless. She then takes a long, hot shower. She is exhausted so she turns down the sheets and climbs into bed. The sheets smell like the cologne version of the body wash she found in the shower. She is just dozing off when she hears a key in the front door. Then, she hears heavy footsteps headed towards the bedroom. Whoever it is, he mutters out loud that he wants to know who cleaned his house and who is sleeping in his bed.
Kaede is one of Boone’s best friends. When he walks in the bedroom, he thinks the woman looks like a little forest pixie. She is screaming at him until he tells her that it is his cabin and he doesn’t allow anyone to stay there. She looks at the picture on the nightstand again and realizes that he was at Daisy and Boone’s wedding. He realizes that she was Daisy’s bridesmaid at the wedding. She screams at him that Daisy and Boone said she could stay at Wyatt’s cabin for the weekend. Kaede tells her that Wyatt’s place is on the other side of the creek. Willow realizes that is why the GPS wanted her to drive around the cabin and why there was no flowerpot with a key. Her screaming is freaking Kaede out. It is an aftermath of his time in the military. Willow puts her hand on his chest to calm him down and surprisingly, it works.
Suddenly, Kaede does not want Willow to leave. He gets his wish when her car won’t start. It was sad that they both suffered trauma growing up. I wanted them to both realize that they were worthy of real love.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Willow pulls up in front of a log cabin, but the GPS is telling her to drive behind the house which she finds strange. When she goes up to the front porch, she looks for a flowerpot. Daisy told her that Wyatt would leave a key under the flowerpot. Daisy also warned Willow that Wyatt is a bachelor and his place is not very tidy and clean. Willow is a clean freak, so she made sure to bring cleaning supplies with her. Willow is surprised to find the front door is unlocked when she tries opening it. The bedroom is the cleanest room in the house. She notices a picture on the nightstand of people in military uniforms. She recognizes one of the guys but doesn’t remember his name being Wyatt.
After texting with Daisy, Willow turns off her phone. She starts cleaning and two and a half hours later, she has the place spotless. She then takes a long, hot shower. She is exhausted so she turns down the sheets and climbs into bed. The sheets smell like the cologne version of the body wash she found in the shower. She is just dozing off when she hears a key in the front door. Then, she hears heavy footsteps headed towards the bedroom. Whoever it is, he mutters out loud that he wants to know who cleaned his house and who is sleeping in his bed.
Kaede is one of Boone’s best friends. When he walks in the bedroom, he thinks the woman looks like a little forest pixie. She is screaming at him until he tells her that it is his cabin and he doesn’t allow anyone to stay there. She looks at the picture on the nightstand again and realizes that he was at Daisy and Boone’s wedding. He realizes that she was Daisy’s bridesmaid at the wedding. She screams at him that Daisy and Boone said she could stay at Wyatt’s cabin for the weekend. Kaede tells her that Wyatt’s place is on the other side of the creek. Willow realizes that is why the GPS wanted her to drive around the cabin and why there was no flowerpot with a key. Her screaming is freaking Kaede out. It is an aftermath of his time in the military. Willow puts her hand on his chest to calm him down and surprisingly, it works.
Suddenly, Kaede does not want Willow to leave. He gets his wish when her car won’t start. It was sad that they both suffered trauma growing up. I wanted them to both realize that they were worthy of real love.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 23, 2022
* Willow is going to visit her friends Daisy and Boone and their new baby. She drives to their friend's cabin where she is staying, lets herself in, and cleans the place up (because she likes things clean).
* Kaede comes home to find his cabin clean, and Willow in his bed. Eventually they work out the mistake she's made, but her car won't start and there's a snowstorm coming, so Kaede tells her she'll have to stay.
- This was okay, but it was very similar to the first book in the series. They're both virgins, yet jump into bed together as quick as they can, don't use contraception, confess their undying love after only a few hours together, and are engaged and knocked up before you even know it.
* Kaede comes home to find his cabin clean, and Willow in his bed. Eventually they work out the mistake she's made, but her car won't start and there's a snowstorm coming, so Kaede tells her she'll have to stay.
- This was okay, but it was very similar to the first book in the series. They're both virgins, yet jump into bed together as quick as they can, don't use contraception, confess their undying love after only a few hours together, and are engaged and knocked up before you even know it.
December 12, 2021
Kaede bk 2 (Diamond Ridge Mountain Men)
These books follow different couples but you should read from book 1 so you can meet the characters and side characters..
This book Follows Kaede and Willow.. This book was sweet, sassy, short read, great characters, some steamy, love at first sight and I would say for over 18+ readers because of the steam..
Kaede - He is sweet, kind and caring, Likes making things with Leather like bags, Wallets and more, Has a sad past, Likes living in the mountains, Friends with Boone and also Daisy, Falls for Willow
Willow - She works as a web designer, She is sweet, sassy, has a best friend named Daisy, Always there for anyone that needs help, Falls for Kaede
This book is packed full of:
⦁ Sassy characters
⦁ Romance
⦁ Christmas feel
⦁ Love at first sight
⦁ Some Steamy
⦁ Over 18+ Readers
⦁ Fast Read
I really enjoyed seeing Kaede and Willow's Relationship grow throughout the story and I really liked you got to see Boone and Daisey in this story which was kool.. Its nice to see they got a happy ending and everything worked out between them..
These books follow different couples but you should read from book 1 so you can meet the characters and side characters..
This book Follows Kaede and Willow.. This book was sweet, sassy, short read, great characters, some steamy, love at first sight and I would say for over 18+ readers because of the steam..
Kaede - He is sweet, kind and caring, Likes making things with Leather like bags, Wallets and more, Has a sad past, Likes living in the mountains, Friends with Boone and also Daisy, Falls for Willow
Willow - She works as a web designer, She is sweet, sassy, has a best friend named Daisy, Always there for anyone that needs help, Falls for Kaede
This book is packed full of:
⦁ Sassy characters
⦁ Romance
⦁ Christmas feel
⦁ Love at first sight
⦁ Some Steamy
⦁ Over 18+ Readers
⦁ Fast Read
I really enjoyed seeing Kaede and Willow's Relationship grow throughout the story and I really liked you got to see Boone and Daisey in this story which was kool.. Its nice to see they got a happy ending and everything worked out between them..
December 14, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This is the second book in the Diamond Ridge Mountain Men series, it's a fast-paced standalone story, we do see our old friends Daisy and Boone. Kaede returns home to a sparkling clean cabin and a sexy spunky woman in his bed, Willow is staying in Diamond Ridge for a couple of days and after taking a wrong turn ends up at the wrong cabin but the right man turns up. Kaede and Willow both have dramas from their pasts but being together makes everything feel right. This is a wonderful instalove mountain man story, both Kaede and Willow are wonderful characters, their chemistry is sizzling and their banter and interaction was fun and steamy. I can't wait for the next book.
This is the second book in the Diamond Ridge Mountain Men series, it's a fast-paced standalone story, we do see our old friends Daisy and Boone. Kaede returns home to a sparkling clean cabin and a sexy spunky woman in his bed, Willow is staying in Diamond Ridge for a couple of days and after taking a wrong turn ends up at the wrong cabin but the right man turns up. Kaede and Willow both have dramas from their pasts but being together makes everything feel right. This is a wonderful instalove mountain man story, both Kaede and Willow are wonderful characters, their chemistry is sizzling and their banter and interaction was fun and steamy. I can't wait for the next book.
May 8, 2021
I love Kaede!
Willow is on her way to visit Daisy, Boone and their new baby but her gps has other plans for her. She’s supposed to be staying at Wyatt’s cabin but instead winds up at someone else’s. Enter Kaede.
Kaede definitely wasn’t expecting Willow or her furry pink teddy. He wasn’t thrilled that someone was in his home and cleaned. When he sees Willow, he’s definitely less upset.
I love how Kaede likes Willow for who she is and I love how bold Willow becomes. Sneaking into his room like that, yes girl!!! I love their story and I can’t wait to read the next one!
Willow is on her way to visit Daisy, Boone and their new baby but her gps has other plans for her. She’s supposed to be staying at Wyatt’s cabin but instead winds up at someone else’s. Enter Kaede.
Kaede definitely wasn’t expecting Willow or her furry pink teddy. He wasn’t thrilled that someone was in his home and cleaned. When he sees Willow, he’s definitely less upset.
I love how Kaede likes Willow for who she is and I love how bold Willow becomes. Sneaking into his room like that, yes girl!!! I love their story and I can’t wait to read the next one!
January 23, 2020
This is my first book by Brynn Hale and it definitely won’t be my last. It is a well-written short insta-love romance with an alpha man and curvy woman. These characters are well-developed for a short story and you fall in love with them. The chemistry is instant with these two and the story flows smoothly and is great sweet story. A Must Read HEA with no cliffhangers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2020
I really enjoyed this one. It was cute and sexy. Well written and made me smile. I’m not a big fan of virgin books when the characters are older because I just find it ridiculous (unless you give me a reason that I can buy into it). This book has a nearly 40 yo virgin and I’m not totally buying the reason but regardless the H was great so I didn’t care. I enjoyed both the H and h; they had great and interesting personalities. It was a great little read.
June 4, 2020
Wrong cabin
She arrives to the cabin for Christmas and to unwind from work. She cleans it from top to bottom and was going to bed when someone comes in. They both calm down and find out she at the wrong cabin.
She pack a her things and her car doesn't start so she ends up staying. They talk and get to know one another and both were virgins. I like it that a guy could be a virgin too.
She arrives to the cabin for Christmas and to unwind from work. She cleans it from top to bottom and was going to bed when someone comes in. They both calm down and find out she at the wrong cabin.
She pack a her things and her car doesn't start so she ends up staying. They talk and get to know one another and both were virgins. I like it that a guy could be a virgin too.
October 5, 2020
Great read
This was just as hot as book one. Willow is Daddy's best friend. She decides to come out for the weekend and Christmas. She ends up getting more than she bargained for. Kaede was her date at Boone and Daisy wedding. Kaede is intimidating until he tangles with Willow. They both are snarky and hard headed. But it's what made for a great book. I loved the banter these two give and take from each other.
This was just as hot as book one. Willow is Daddy's best friend. She decides to come out for the weekend and Christmas. She ends up getting more than she bargained for. Kaede was her date at Boone and Daisy wedding. Kaede is intimidating until he tangles with Willow. They both are snarky and hard headed. But it's what made for a great book. I loved the banter these two give and take from each other.
December 16, 2019
This book is steamy and amazing and will push your boundaries and leave you breathless!
I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing, and the ability that the author had to tell me a story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.
I received a copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing, and the ability that the author had to tell me a story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.
I received a copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
December 11, 2020
Characters = 4/5
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 0/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 1/5
Stars = 4 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Cute, quick and sweet with a tad of spice.
Characters were likeable. Loved they were both inexperienced.
Needs more spice.
Would have loved it to be longer.
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 0/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 1/5
Stars = 4 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Cute, quick and sweet with a tad of spice.
Characters were likeable. Loved they were both inexperienced.
Needs more spice.
Would have loved it to be longer.
January 29, 2021
Another good book!!
I loved Willow and Kaede's story. Willow should have known GPS isn't reliable in mountains but for her,, it was a good thing. Wrong cabin, right guy. I like that I can visualize the area,, snowfall and the cabins from their descriptions. Thanks for such a good book. Written by Cindy :)
I loved Willow and Kaede's story. Willow should have known GPS isn't reliable in mountains but for her,, it was a good thing. Wrong cabin, right guy. I like that I can visualize the area,, snowfall and the cabins from their descriptions. Thanks for such a good book. Written by Cindy :)
August 31, 2025
The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Kaede and Willow. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, realizations and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 12, 2019
Loved this!!!
Holy cow! I am impressed. She is a new author for me and I am already waiting for the next book. Very great writing and I loved the characters. They worked so well. Kaede is sweet and has struggles and I love seeing him get his HEA. Perfect
Holy cow! I am impressed. She is a new author for me and I am already waiting for the next book. Very great writing and I loved the characters. They worked so well. Kaede is sweet and has struggles and I love seeing him get his HEA. Perfect
December 16, 2019
A enjoyable fast passed read. The characters have amazing chemistry. This is a part of the Diamond Ridge Mountain Men series and you will not want to miss any of them.
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December 16, 2019
This is a short sweet romance. Hemi and cece knew each other in high school. Now they have met again. this time hemi is not the bad guy he used to be. Can he protect cece from her ex and win her heart?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 18, 2019
great story ... how a simple misunderstanding can change your life in a great way. I enjoyed the short and powerful story .. mine therefore 5 stars .. come on with the mountain men.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 18, 2019
Freaking loved the second book. Boone was swoon worthy but Kaede with his grumpy self.... just yummy. Double virgins (really love that)!!! That is an awesome series can not wait for Wyatts story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2020
"Oh yeah, well you're a jerk! And you know what else? It's the Goo Goo Dolls, not the Google Dolls!"
That had me cracking up right on the first page. I would totally be petty like this in a break up and list all the stupid shit my ex did or said that pissed me off, lol!
That had me cracking up right on the first page. I would totally be petty like this in a break up and list all the stupid shit my ex did or said that pissed me off, lol!
January 29, 2020
Wrong Turn
Willow is excited to make it to ber cabin for some down time. She just needs to clean and settle in. As she's going to bed Kaede storms in and demands to know what she's doing in his house.
Oh what chemistry they share and so much more!
Willow is excited to make it to ber cabin for some down time. She just needs to clean and settle in. As she's going to bed Kaede storms in and demands to know what she's doing in his house.
Oh what chemistry they share and so much more!
March 27, 2020
Wrong cabin can be so good
Willow needed a get away and her friend had given a chance at that. When she is found in the wrong cabin it ends up being the best thing that had happen to her. I love this series of mountain Finding their forevers
Willow needed a get away and her friend had given a chance at that. When she is found in the wrong cabin it ends up being the best thing that had happen to her. I love this series of mountain Finding their forevers
May 23, 2020
KAEDE
I guess all the mountain men will be getting their happily ever after. I knew when Willow couldn't find the keys to the cabin, she was at the wrong place. At least Kaede and Willow are not alone anymore and Daisy has her bestie nearby.
I guess all the mountain men will be getting their happily ever after. I knew when Willow couldn't find the keys to the cabin, she was at the wrong place. At least Kaede and Willow are not alone anymore and Daisy has her bestie nearby.
July 10, 2020
Timeline of ”love” sooooo unrealistic, but I understand it's a novella and it's fun! I liked the start, ”whoops! Wrong house!” and some banter was funny. The sex was a little lack luster. Not my favorite in the series, but a short mildly enjoyable read.
October 24, 2020
Couldn't put it down
I just love these surly mountain men! Just can't seem to stop reading long enough to get anything around the house done lol. On to the next book and I hope everyone likes these quick reads as much as I do.
I just love these surly mountain men! Just can't seem to stop reading long enough to get anything around the house done lol. On to the next book and I hope everyone likes these quick reads as much as I do.
November 7, 2020
Great short story.
Kaede knew he wanted willow from the moment he laid eyes on her in his bed.
She ended up at the wrong cabin her car wouldn't start
So kaede asked her to stay. She slept on couch until she snuck in his room. They both had a magical nite
Kaede knew he wanted willow from the moment he laid eyes on her in his bed.
She ended up at the wrong cabin her car wouldn't start
So kaede asked her to stay. She slept on couch until she snuck in his room. They both had a magical nite
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August 15, 2025
A mistaken location brings two people together in this quick read. Lots of instant attraction, alpha behavior and heat fill the pages. Cute read.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 28, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how being lost leads to love for Willow and Kaede. The chemistry between them is off the charts and I liked their banter.
December 14, 2019
This is the 2nd book that I have read by this author and I'm really enjoying her rough, gruff alpha males. This story has Insta-Lust down and I love how the story plays out.
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