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Raine
Wyatt
My sister ditched our plans to spend Christmas at the family cabin.
That doesn’t stop me from going anyway.
I arrive, and there’s smoke coming out of the chimney.
And a man’s making breakfast in my kitchen!
Who is this mountain man living in my cabin?Wyatt
All I wanted was some bacon and pancakes.
But instead I get some strange woman yelling for me to get out.
It’s not her cabin—it’s mine.
When she calls the police, it’s my brother who arrives to arrest her.
What if I let her stay? Will I be tempted or will I be tortured?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.
- GenresRomance
52 pages, ebook
First published December 18, 2019
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Brynn Hale
226 books166 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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May 23, 2022
* Raine is driving up to her dead father's cabin to spend Christmas there, but when she pulls up she sees smoke coming out of the chimney and a man walking around inside.
* She called 911 but when the sheriff arrives he tells her that her father sold the cabin to Wyatt before he died.
* Raine and Wyatt end up eating together and talking.
- Once again pretty similar to the previous book. Meet by mistake, both virgins, both fall in love within an hour of meeting, married and up the duff ridiculously fast.
* She called 911 but when the sheriff arrives he tells her that her father sold the cabin to Wyatt before he died.
* Raine and Wyatt end up eating together and talking.
- Once again pretty similar to the previous book. Meet by mistake, both virgins, both fall in love within an hour of meeting, married and up the duff ridiculously fast.
September 16, 2025
Raine and her sister Sierra were supposed to go to the family cabin to honor their family tradition. Every Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, they used to spend at the cabin with their father. He passed away this past Spring. When Raine was sixteen, her parents split up. Raine lived with her mom and Sierra stayed with their dad. Raine is already on her way from Helena to Diamond Ridge Mountain when Sierra calls her to say that she is not coming. Sierra and Justin have been trying to have a baby and she is finally pregnant. Raine is happy for them and understands.
Raine pulls up in front of the cabin but is confused. She sees a man in the cabin and there is smoke coming out of the chimney. She knows she is in the right place because the “McCallister Chalet” sign is still there. She calls 911 and tells them there is an intruder in the cabin. Wyatt confronts Raine. She insists that it is her family’s cabin. Wyatt tells her that Jacob McCallister sold it to him a month before he died. Zeb is the sheriff and Wyatt’s brother. When he arrives, Raine start to hyperventilate when she sees how much Zeb and Wyatt look alike. Zeb confirms that she is Jacob’s daughter. He also confirms that Wyatt bought the cabin from her father. Raine says that her sister would have told her. Zeb tells Raine that she needs to talk to Sierra.
The men go outside while Raine calls Sierra. Zeb can see how much Raine is hurting and suggests that Wyatt let her stay for the weekend. He reminds Wyatt that he is still grieving about his fiancé who died in a car accident 12 years ago. Wyatt is mad at Zeb for bringing up his fiancé.
I felt sorry for Raine that the one good memory she had of her father was their time together at the cabin. I was hoping that Raine and Wyatt could help each other heal.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Raine pulls up in front of the cabin but is confused. She sees a man in the cabin and there is smoke coming out of the chimney. She knows she is in the right place because the “McCallister Chalet” sign is still there. She calls 911 and tells them there is an intruder in the cabin. Wyatt confronts Raine. She insists that it is her family’s cabin. Wyatt tells her that Jacob McCallister sold it to him a month before he died. Zeb is the sheriff and Wyatt’s brother. When he arrives, Raine start to hyperventilate when she sees how much Zeb and Wyatt look alike. Zeb confirms that she is Jacob’s daughter. He also confirms that Wyatt bought the cabin from her father. Raine says that her sister would have told her. Zeb tells Raine that she needs to talk to Sierra.
The men go outside while Raine calls Sierra. Zeb can see how much Raine is hurting and suggests that Wyatt let her stay for the weekend. He reminds Wyatt that he is still grieving about his fiancé who died in a car accident 12 years ago. Wyatt is mad at Zeb for bringing up his fiancé.
I felt sorry for Raine that the one good memory she had of her father was their time together at the cabin. I was hoping that Raine and Wyatt could help each other heal.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2020
I have to say that I super enjoyed it. Yes it’s insta-love to the extreme but it’s well written with a full storyline and wonderful characters. I smiled through the whole thing.
That being said, it’s pretty insane to do a whole series where everyone on this mountain are virgins some of them even in their mid thirties. I mean this guy had a 3 year relationship with a woman he was going to marry and that he deeply loved and didn’t have sex with her but he meets the h and they’re both giving up their virginities the same day they meet? I love stories with virgin characters but I have to buy it. There has to be a plausible reason even if it’s a stretch. Give me an explanation that I can pretend to believe because when you introduce virgin character that are in their thirties it disrupts the story because all I can think about is the ridiculousness of it.
That being said, it’s pretty insane to do a whole series where everyone on this mountain are virgins some of them even in their mid thirties. I mean this guy had a 3 year relationship with a woman he was going to marry and that he deeply loved and didn’t have sex with her but he meets the h and they’re both giving up their virginities the same day they meet? I love stories with virgin characters but I have to buy it. There has to be a plausible reason even if it’s a stretch. Give me an explanation that I can pretend to believe because when you introduce virgin character that are in their thirties it disrupts the story because all I can think about is the ridiculousness of it.
December 16, 2019
Marie's Tempting Reads ARC Review:
The newest Diamond Ridge Mountain Men story is wildly emotional, sexy, fiesty and very sweet at times.
Wyatt is a devastatingly gorgeous mountain man that stole my heart right from the start while Raine's sass and spirit made me grin. And while this story had a HIGH heat level, I was truly amazed most by the depth of the emotion that was found in this particular story. Realistic and a tear jerker, there was moments where I found myself sniffling. Raine and Wyatt have amazingly strong chemistry and their romance is sure drool and envy worthy. A very spectacular romance!
Wyatt gets a MIND BENDING FIVE HEARTFELT STARS!
The newest Diamond Ridge Mountain Men story is wildly emotional, sexy, fiesty and very sweet at times.
Wyatt is a devastatingly gorgeous mountain man that stole my heart right from the start while Raine's sass and spirit made me grin. And while this story had a HIGH heat level, I was truly amazed most by the depth of the emotion that was found in this particular story. Realistic and a tear jerker, there was moments where I found myself sniffling. Raine and Wyatt have amazingly strong chemistry and their romance is sure drool and envy worthy. A very spectacular romance!
Wyatt gets a MIND BENDING FIVE HEARTFELT STARS!
October 6, 2020
Very good
This one was so good. I loved all the sappiness throughout the pages. Rains is a lawyer in Helena. She decides to travel back home to Diamond Mountain in order to spend one last time in her dad's cabin. She doesn't really want too but she needs too. Well she gets roped into staying by the sexy mountain man called Wyatt. He engulfs her and ignites her with just one look. Both have a secret or obstacle that could keep them apart or bring them together. It was such a hot read. I love novellas and the passion.
This one was so good. I loved all the sappiness throughout the pages. Rains is a lawyer in Helena. She decides to travel back home to Diamond Mountain in order to spend one last time in her dad's cabin. She doesn't really want too but she needs too. Well she gets roped into staying by the sexy mountain man called Wyatt. He engulfs her and ignites her with just one look. Both have a secret or obstacle that could keep them apart or bring them together. It was such a hot read. I love novellas and the passion.
May 3, 2020
Your books
I have read several of your books and I have loved everyone I hope you keep writing especially about the mountain men and the firefighters they make my day a lot more light hearted I am a bigger girl and to read about one of us finding our forever men makes me believe it can happen for me too thank you with all my heart
I have read several of your books and I have loved everyone I hope you keep writing especially about the mountain men and the firefighters they make my day a lot more light hearted I am a bigger girl and to read about one of us finding our forever men makes me believe it can happen for me too thank you with all my heart
June 5, 2020
Sold the cabin
The family cabin was sold and her sister didnt tell her. Thought someone was squatting at her home ,called 911. Sherriff shows up it's his brother and they explain about cabin. She calls her sister, he let's her stay and they get to know one another. She was felling lost then it hits her she was found because of wyatt
The family cabin was sold and her sister didnt tell her. Thought someone was squatting at her home ,called 911. Sherriff shows up it's his brother and they explain about cabin. She calls her sister, he let's her stay and they get to know one another. She was felling lost then it hits her she was found because of wyatt
July 11, 2020
I'd say this was possibly the best one of the three. Loss and love are always intertwined and this was beautifully executed. Raine’s reaction to the cabin was spot on and I loved the ribbons. I'm not a big fan of virgin stories, and it's especially not very believable that both are. I did appreciate the details regarding school and career. That was thought out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2020
Grab a tissue for this one
I love tales of fiesty heroines and their men. This one tugged on my heart strings. I had to give 4 stars for some typo errors that bugged me but the story was good one. I look forward to reading the Rescued series and see who else on Diamond Mountain finds their love.
I love tales of fiesty heroines and their men. This one tugged on my heart strings. I had to give 4 stars for some typo errors that bugged me but the story was good one. I look forward to reading the Rescued series and see who else on Diamond Mountain finds their love.
November 7, 2020
Great book
Wyatt was minding his own business when someone showed and called the police and said their was and intruder in their house .
Raine was out side hiding but Wyatt came outside to her and scares the police show up and tell her the cabin is no longer in their family.
Wyatt makes her feel at home cause he left the cabin the same. Makes you keep reading to the end.
Wyatt was minding his own business when someone showed and called the police and said their was and intruder in their house .
Raine was out side hiding but Wyatt came outside to her and scares the police show up and tell her the cabin is no longer in their family.
Wyatt makes her feel at home cause he left the cabin the same. Makes you keep reading to the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2020
Characters = 4/5
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 0/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars = 3½ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Loved the instalove.
Way too short. Plot was great it just needed more.
Characters were likeable. Both inexperienced which makes it special.
Loved the ending.
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 0/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars = 3½ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Loved the instalove.
Way too short. Plot was great it just needed more.
Characters were likeable. Both inexperienced which makes it special.
Loved the ending.
August 31, 2025
The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Wyatt and Raine. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, buried emotions 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.
September 1, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked the bit of matchmaking from the legend. Raine comes home to find it sold to Wyatt. I liked how once they relax and get to know each other, Wyatt and Raine fall in love. They are just what each other needs.
January 29, 2020
Found
Raine never imagined going to her childhood cabin would be the piece that helped her find home. When she discovers Wyatt, with his help they both are no longer lost but found together.
Raine never imagined going to her childhood cabin would be the piece that helped her find home. When she discovers Wyatt, with his help they both are no longer lost but found together.
March 27, 2020
Awwww
Out of this series this was my favorite book. I could relate to how Raina was feeling. I laughed when she first met Wyatt. The instant bond they had was awesome. The both helped each other to heal. The real life situations in the book awesome and you can relate to them
Out of this series this was my favorite book. I could relate to how Raina was feeling. I laughed when she first met Wyatt. The instant bond they had was awesome. The both helped each other to heal. The real life situations in the book awesome and you can relate to them
May 8, 2020
So good!
Raine is headed to her family's cabin to say goodbye to her dad. She finds someone in the cabin and calls the cops. I won't spoil it, but her sister is a jerk for not saying anything. Sorry, not sorry. Sweet book!
Raine is headed to her family's cabin to say goodbye to her dad. She finds someone in the cabin and calls the cops. I won't spoil it, but her sister is a jerk for not saying anything. Sorry, not sorry. Sweet book!
May 23, 2020
WYATT
Raine's sister didn't tell her the cabin was sold because I think she wanted her to meet Wyatt. I think her father felt she and Wyatt would be a good fit and they were spot on.
Raine's sister didn't tell her the cabin was sold because I think she wanted her to meet Wyatt. I think her father felt she and Wyatt would be a good fit and they were spot on.
January 30, 2021
Another great book
I love Brynn's books!! Raine and Wyatt were so meant to be together. It was fun how he found Goldilocks sleeping in his bed. I love their descriptions of the scenes, their cabins and the people very visual in my mind, thanks. Written by Cindy :)
I love Brynn's books!! Raine and Wyatt were so meant to be together. It was fun how he found Goldilocks sleeping in his bed. I love their descriptions of the scenes, their cabins and the people very visual in my mind, thanks. Written by Cindy :)
May 15, 2022
Great
Fast pace beautiful love with lot of emotional drama from past. But this story has so many tender, beautiful and soul-sharing moments between the couple. Probably would have liked to be a bit more extended, to get the characters to know better. Great!
Fast pace beautiful love with lot of emotional drama from past. But this story has so many tender, beautiful and soul-sharing moments between the couple. Probably would have liked to be a bit more extended, to get the characters to know better. Great!
August 16, 2025
What an emotional read - lost family brings two people together in this quick story. Instant attraction is a big part of the story and helps to heal the leads.
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 23, 2025
Raine and Wyatt had some much chemistry and heat together it literally leaped from the pages. I can say that this book by Brynn made my afternoon a whole lot better just relaxing and reading this mountain man romance book. Hot storyline and phenomenal characters.
December 18, 2019
Love at first sight between two people with grief in their hearts. Wyatt lost his nearly fiance and now 12 years later he found his one. Insta love and HEA. And yes double virgins .... awesome 😍
not-interested
June 18, 2020-hero has a dead ex (they were engaged)
-heroine is 2nd best
-heroine is 2nd best
December 13, 2020
An excellent romance
January 3, 2021
Hopeless Romantic
Love these short story by Brynn Hale. Each one is a different story line can’t but theses books down. Want to keep reading.
Love these short story by Brynn Hale. Each one is a different story line can’t but theses books down. Want to keep reading.
July 23, 2022
Loved it.
September 1, 2025
Every once in a while, a book wraps itself around your heart in quiet, unexpected ways—WYATT by Brynn Hale did exactly that. It's a story about grief, healing, love that sneaks up on you, and the ways we find our way home—even if we don’t realize we’re looking for it.
Raine didn’t come to Diamond Mountain to fall in love. She came to say goodbye—to a cabin that holds her father’s ghost, her childhood memories, and every piece of her heart that’s been aching since he passed. As a successful lawyer, she's used to logic and control. But loss? That’s messy. That’s emotional. That’s… out of her hands.
Only when she gets there, the cabin isn’t hers anymore.
Enter Wyatt. Quiet, respectful, strong in that unshakable mountain-man way. He’s purchased the cabin, exactly as her father left it—family photos still on the walls, memories sealed in time. He didn’t change a thing. Not out of laziness, but love. And when Raine arrives, heart already fraying at the edges, she doesn’t just break—she lashes out. I felt her grief. I felt her fury. And I loved that Brynn Hale gave her permission to feel all of it—ugly and unfiltered.
And then Wyatt steps in—not to fix her, but to stand with her.
What unfolds is a slow, tender unraveling of two people who've been deeply hurt. Raine by loss and betrayal. Wyatt by the tragic death of his fiancée. Their pain is different, but the loneliness? That’s the same. So when they begin to talk—and really see each other—it’s more than just chemistry. It’s connection. It’s understanding. It’s healing in the purest form.
The moment that got me? When Raine tries to burn the family photos in her fury and Wyatt won’t let her. Not because they’re just photos, but because he knows—one day, when the storm passes—those memories will matter. That right there? That’s love before it even has a name.
What makes this story really special is the quiet revelation that Raine’s dad knew. He saw something in Wyatt. Trusted that this man would hold Raine’s grief—and heart—with care. And whether or not he planned it all, you can’t help but believe that maybe, just maybe… some people are placed in our path for a reason.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Raine didn’t come to Diamond Mountain to fall in love. She came to say goodbye—to a cabin that holds her father’s ghost, her childhood memories, and every piece of her heart that’s been aching since he passed. As a successful lawyer, she's used to logic and control. But loss? That’s messy. That’s emotional. That’s… out of her hands.
Only when she gets there, the cabin isn’t hers anymore.
Enter Wyatt. Quiet, respectful, strong in that unshakable mountain-man way. He’s purchased the cabin, exactly as her father left it—family photos still on the walls, memories sealed in time. He didn’t change a thing. Not out of laziness, but love. And when Raine arrives, heart already fraying at the edges, she doesn’t just break—she lashes out. I felt her grief. I felt her fury. And I loved that Brynn Hale gave her permission to feel all of it—ugly and unfiltered.
And then Wyatt steps in—not to fix her, but to stand with her.
What unfolds is a slow, tender unraveling of two people who've been deeply hurt. Raine by loss and betrayal. Wyatt by the tragic death of his fiancée. Their pain is different, but the loneliness? That’s the same. So when they begin to talk—and really see each other—it’s more than just chemistry. It’s connection. It’s understanding. It’s healing in the purest form.
The moment that got me? When Raine tries to burn the family photos in her fury and Wyatt won’t let her. Not because they’re just photos, but because he knows—one day, when the storm passes—those memories will matter. That right there? That’s love before it even has a name.
What makes this story really special is the quiet revelation that Raine’s dad knew. He saw something in Wyatt. Trusted that this man would hold Raine’s grief—and heart—with care. And whether or not he planned it all, you can’t help but believe that maybe, just maybe… some people are placed in our path for a reason.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 16, 2025
Raine needed a break, so she headed to her father's cabin in the mountains, but when she got there, she found Wyatt there. Wyatt, it turns out, is the new owner. He bought the cabin exactly how Raine's father left it. This is an emotionally charged read that really tugged at my heartstrings. I lost my father one year ago, so I understood exactly what Raine was going through. These two go through a lot in this novella, but it made their love that much stronger. Great writing and a heartbreakingly beautiful love story make this a five star read. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
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