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Steele: Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men Book 1
A BBW Mountain Man Instalove Romance
The one where the heroine shoots the hero.
ELSA
When you hear "destination wedding," you think sand between your toes and an ice-cold coconut rum cocktail in your hand.
But the only thing cold around here is the snow burying my rental car on this mountainside in Idaho.
With nothing but my bridesmaid dress to keep me warm, I’m all alone.
At least I think I am... until there's a knock on my window.
STEELE
Shot. That’s what I get for helping a woman stranded on the road leading up the mountain.
As tempting as it may be to leave her here to freeze, the temptation of her curvy body has me forgetting about the hole in my shoulder.
With the blizzard blowing outside, we hunker down to wait out the storm.
And find a way to stay warm.
Steele is an insta-love alpha romance with a mountain man and younger curvy woman. Short, sweet & steamy. No cliffhangers, no cheating. This is book one of the Wylder Bluffs mountain man romance series, but can stand alone.
A BBW Mountain Man Instalove Romance
The one where the heroine shoots the hero.
ELSA
When you hear "destination wedding," you think sand between your toes and an ice-cold coconut rum cocktail in your hand.
But the only thing cold around here is the snow burying my rental car on this mountainside in Idaho.
With nothing but my bridesmaid dress to keep me warm, I’m all alone.
At least I think I am... until there's a knock on my window.
STEELE
Shot. That’s what I get for helping a woman stranded on the road leading up the mountain.
As tempting as it may be to leave her here to freeze, the temptation of her curvy body has me forgetting about the hole in my shoulder.
With the blizzard blowing outside, we hunker down to wait out the storm.
And find a way to stay warm.
Steele is an insta-love alpha romance with a mountain man and younger curvy woman. Short, sweet & steamy. No cliffhangers, no cheating. This is book one of the Wylder Bluffs mountain man romance series, but can stand alone.
44 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2020
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Tarin Lex
123 books219 followersHi! I’m a mama of four living my dream writing romance out in the country with the love of my life! I’m a busy bee like you, so writing & reading short romance is my jam. I hope each of my stories makes you smile, makes you sigh, makes you...swoon. ;) Most of all I hope you reach “The End” feeling ever-inspired and optimistic. With me, it’s always safe, steamy & sweet, with happily-ever-afters guaranteed!
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June 13, 2023
If you're in the mood for something short with a bit of spice, you'll enjoy this.
February 9, 2020
When "Steele" Comes To The Rescue... He's Given Lead & The Sweetest CH€®®¥!
She's driving through a Storm,
When Visibility suddenly drops to Zero...
RIGHT around that Time,
"Steele" is banging upon Her Car Door...
Open Up, "Steele," says,
And She cocks Her piece...
And then proceeds to fill "Steele" with Lead!
Ohhh Boy! "Steele" is ONE UnHappy Mountain of a MAN!
But "Steele" is still gonna throw Her over His Shoulder,
And treck Up a MountainSide to get Her SAFE...
Just Sooo She won't Freeze to Death,
While "Steele" watches from above... Not Happening!
Although She doesn't make it easy on "Steele,"
Once they're enclosed in His Truck...
Cuz that innocent Gal lets "Steele" know,
She's DOWN to FU¢|{ & lose Her V¡®G¡N¡T¥...
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Tarin Lex's "Steele: An OTT Mountain Man and BBW Virgin Insta-love Romance (Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men Book 1)." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
My Rating Sytem:
4🌟: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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She's driving through a Storm,
When Visibility suddenly drops to Zero...
RIGHT around that Time,
"Steele" is banging upon Her Car Door...
Open Up, "Steele," says,
And She cocks Her piece...
And then proceeds to fill "Steele" with Lead!
Ohhh Boy! "Steele" is ONE UnHappy Mountain of a MAN!
But "Steele" is still gonna throw Her over His Shoulder,
And treck Up a MountainSide to get Her SAFE...
Just Sooo She won't Freeze to Death,
While "Steele" watches from above... Not Happening!
Although She doesn't make it easy on "Steele,"
Once they're enclosed in His Truck...
Cuz that innocent Gal lets "Steele" know,
She's DOWN to FU¢|{ & lose Her V¡®G¡N¡T¥...
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Tarin Lex's "Steele: An OTT Mountain Man and BBW Virgin Insta-love Romance (Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men Book 1)." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
My Rating Sytem:
4🌟: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
If My Review is helpful to you, please check the box below~ Thank You.
January 21, 2020
An outrageously steamy, exciting and fun insta-love romance with a fantastic hero and a feisty heroine.
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October 4, 2020
Steele: Mountain Man Rescue Romance is the first book in Tarin Lex’s Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men series. In it we meet two dynamic main characters—Elsa Dean and Steele Trent. Else is on her way to her twin’s, Ariel, wedding. Elsa, a personal shopper in Tulsa, is a young curvy beauty. Steele, a former wounded veteran suffering from PTSD, is revamping his professional life as a writer. As she drives out to the wedding, Elsa ends up in a snowstorm making visibility zero and forcing her to pull on the side of the road. Exasperated and hungry she gets frighten by a tapping on her window. She sees a huge man. Her vivid imagination ratchets up imagery of being eaten by this sasquatch. Trent sees the little car and stops to render aid as a good Samaritan. He is shocked when Elsa shoots him in the shoulder. She cannot stay in her small car. Their only hope is the safety of his gigantic and sturdy truck. The bulk of the story takes place in the cab of the truck. They talk and get to know each other. They recognize a current of electric attraction runs between them. What will happen with these two? Will they be happy? What happens with Steele’s wound? What happens with her sister’s wedding?
As the first book in this series, I liked the fact that this series continue to bring us further glimpses into the men and women of Wylder Bluff. In keeping with this trend, this book is a strong romance character-driven plot. The main characters are multi-layered, and this is what endears them to readers. Ms. Lex writing style presents a concise story telling. Her dialog is strong and perfect. I liked her use of descriptive language as it lent itself to imagery. For example, when Steele knocks on Elsa’s car window, Lex describes him, as part of Elsa’s internal dialog, as “he is large as a Sasquatch about ready to eat her” or “he is a brusque man as formidable as Everest.” This is strong imagery. Another example is Steele example of a Venn diagram to illustrate the nuances of a relationship. I appreciated her clever use of an epilogue—Elsa’s journal to her baby girl. This is a nice touch. Well done, Ms. Lex.
As the first book in this series, I liked the fact that this series continue to bring us further glimpses into the men and women of Wylder Bluff. In keeping with this trend, this book is a strong romance character-driven plot. The main characters are multi-layered, and this is what endears them to readers. Ms. Lex writing style presents a concise story telling. Her dialog is strong and perfect. I liked her use of descriptive language as it lent itself to imagery. For example, when Steele knocks on Elsa’s car window, Lex describes him, as part of Elsa’s internal dialog, as “he is large as a Sasquatch about ready to eat her” or “he is a brusque man as formidable as Everest.” This is strong imagery. Another example is Steele example of a Venn diagram to illustrate the nuances of a relationship. I appreciated her clever use of an epilogue—Elsa’s journal to her baby girl. This is a nice touch. Well done, Ms. Lex.
January 13, 2020
Elsa was traveling to her sister's wedding when whiteout conditions stranded her on the side of a mountain road. Fearing the worse and having no cell reception, she is wondering what is going to come of her. Just then, a knock on her car window comes. Every kidnapping nightmare she can think of pops in to her head and she refuses to open the door. Steele, left with no other options, busts the window and attempts to drag her out of the car. Next thing you know, Elsa attempts to defend herself and shoots Steele in the shoulder. That doesn't stop her from arguing and fighting the whole way to his truck that is parked slightly up the mountain from her. After they are safely inside, they spend the night getting to know each other and steaming up the windows. After finally making out of the snow-pocalypse they return to Steele's mountain home. The epilogue then jumps quickly to 18 months later.
This novella had the makings of a great story, but felt like it left so much out. It just didn't feel complete when it went from them spending the one night together to a year and a half later. And I also felt like the author was trying to throw every troupe possible in the story. Sometimes it works out wonderfully when a write does that and sometimes it just doesn't....this was the latter of the two. I really wanted to love this story as I'm a huge fan of mountain men and their BBW, but this tale just felt unfinished to me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This novella had the makings of a great story, but felt like it left so much out. It just didn't feel complete when it went from them spending the one night together to a year and a half later. And I also felt like the author was trying to throw every troupe possible in the story. Sometimes it works out wonderfully when a write does that and sometimes it just doesn't....this was the latter of the two. I really wanted to love this story as I'm a huge fan of mountain men and their BBW, but this tale just felt unfinished to me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 16, 2020
Elsa is driving on the densely forested mountain roads of Wylder Bluffs, Idaho, in the middle of a horrible snow storm, lost and hungry. Her sister is getting married, but Elsa has no idea why she picked this location when there were much warmer places elsewhere! She stops her car, not even sure there is a “side of the road” to pull onto, and sits there thinking. Suddenly a tapping on glass startles her and a deep voice tells her to get out of the vehicle! Being a Texan, she pulled her revolver from her purse. When she wouldn’t get out, he broke her window and opened the door – so she shot him!
Surprised, in pain, but knowing she didn’t hit anything vital, Steele picked her up and threw her over his shoulder as he headed for his truck. He had to get them to safety before the storm buried them both outside. They make it to the truck but he won’t turn the heat on – the muffler is buried in the snow and clearing it won’t help at this point. They have to stay in the truck until morning to dig out. Spending the night in a truck does have its perks though as they get to know each other and figure out ways to keep warm!
This was a surprisingly fun read. Elsa is a feisty lady and Steele just makes any female feel safe in his capable hands! The dialog is perfect and the pacing of the story line never misses a beat. You’ll love this short story! The author packs lots of entertainment in its pages!
Surprised, in pain, but knowing she didn’t hit anything vital, Steele picked her up and threw her over his shoulder as he headed for his truck. He had to get them to safety before the storm buried them both outside. They make it to the truck but he won’t turn the heat on – the muffler is buried in the snow and clearing it won’t help at this point. They have to stay in the truck until morning to dig out. Spending the night in a truck does have its perks though as they get to know each other and figure out ways to keep warm!
This was a surprisingly fun read. Elsa is a feisty lady and Steele just makes any female feel safe in his capable hands! The dialog is perfect and the pacing of the story line never misses a beat. You’ll love this short story! The author packs lots of entertainment in its pages!
January 17, 2020
This book is absolutely amazing and I loved it! Elsa is headed up the mountains in a snow storm to get to her twin sister's wedding. Before she knows it, someone is knocking on her window. She refuses to open it and the man breaks the window and she shoots him in the shoulder. He ends up getting her out of her car and into his truck where she then takes care of his wound. His name is Steele and the two spend the night getting to know each other and before too long, things get hot and steamy in the back seat. The next day, after they shovel his truck out and head to his cabin, she finds out her sister didn't go through with the wedding and her family is worried sick. Steele confesses to Elsa that he's falling in love with her and even though they know once they call her family, they will come get her, he tells her she will be back. And she does come back and the two get their happily ever after with a baby on the way!
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.
August 25, 2020
3.5 Stars
First things first; I really like the cover of this book!
Steele is book one in the ‘’Wylder Bluffs mountain men’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Elsa is driving up a mountain in a blizzard to get to her sisters wedding. When a mountain man stops her she never expects to fall for him so quickly.
The chemistry between Steele and Elsa is clear to see and I liked them together. I thought they made a cute couple.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait to read more books from this series.
First things first; I really like the cover of this book!
Steele is book one in the ‘’Wylder Bluffs mountain men’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Elsa is driving up a mountain in a blizzard to get to her sisters wedding. When a mountain man stops her she never expects to fall for him so quickly.
The chemistry between Steele and Elsa is clear to see and I liked them together. I thought they made a cute couple.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait to read more books from this series.
January 17, 2020
This is book one in the Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men series. Elsa is travelling into the snowy mountains for her twin sister, Ari's wedding. She is reflecting in how much she hates her sister's fiancee and eating cookies when the snow storm leaves her with no visibility, she pulls over. Steele is an ex military man who now lives and writes novels in the log cabin he built himself with his dog, Rhett, in the mountains. Steele stood to help Elsa out when she shoots him and that my dears is just the beginning. This is a short story, perfect for a little break in the day but definitely no shortage on details and fun. I cannot wait to see who else is in the Wylder Bluff Mountains. Enjoy!
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 16, 2020
Considering how short this book was I really enjoyed it. Elsa meets Steele when she gets stranded on the mountainside and she accidentally shots him with her handgun. They go back to his cabin where she tends to his bullet wound and she meets his dog Rhett. Elsa finds outs that Steele was in military, lives alone, was married and he likes to write. Things get heated between the two of the them and they both get there happy ending.
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 16, 2020
First time reader. I really liked it! Elsa is traveling in the snow on a mountain side to get to her sisters wedding. The snow is falling & her car is pretty much unmoveable. While not being able to drive a man approach ed her car to help her. Once out of car & in his truck, Steele and Elsa get to know each other rather quickly. Which was great cause they learned in that short of time they were made for each other. Love at first sight!
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 16, 2020
I really liked this story - it’s a quick little read. The characters are likable, you can’t help but love them. He’s an older man who is a writer, living alone in a cabin in the woods. She is a younger, curvy, independent woman who gets stuck in her car during a snowstorm. Steele tries to rescue Elsa and she shoots him in the shoulder. It’s crazy, funny, warm, steamy and just an entertaining story. I enjoyed it very much!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 16, 2020
Steele and Elsa are a great couple. Elsa is going to her twin sister's wedding when she gets caught in a snowstorm and gets stuck. Steele sees the car on the side of the mountain and decides to see if anyone is in the car and if they are OK. Steele tries to save Elsa but she knows nothing about this man so she shoots him in the shoulder. This is a fast paced, sweet and steamy insta love story. I highly recommend this story. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 18, 2020
Steele is book one in the new series Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men by Tarin Lex and it was a great beginning. Elsa finds herself in the middle of a snowstorm when she is rescued by Steele a sexy mountain man. She was on her way to her twin sister's wedding when she runs into the storm. Lost and alone she panics when Steele taps on her window-so panicked that she shoots him in the shoulder when he tries to reach her through her broken window. If you enjoy quick and steamy romances, this is definitely for you! Cannot wait for the next book!
January 16, 2020
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I adored this book. Elsa and Steele are so good together. It was a perfect read for right before bed. I also like Rhett, such a smart boy. He’s like I know when to move. I would have loved to see more of this, but it did seem to be a natural conclusion. Plus it was well-written. Anyway I will definitely be reading this again.
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I adored this book. Elsa and Steele are so good together. It was a perfect read for right before bed. I also like Rhett, such a smart boy. He’s like I know when to move. I would have loved to see more of this, but it did seem to be a natural conclusion. Plus it was well-written. Anyway I will definitely be reading this again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 16, 2020
Snow Bound
When Elsa can see no further on the road in the snow storm up the mountain she becomes nervous. When she stops the car and here's a tapping on the window she reacts.
Steele just wants to help whoever is in the little car he sees. He never expects the beautiful woman he sees.
Steele and Elsa have time to chat as a storm rages around them. Don't miss what happens next!
When Elsa can see no further on the road in the snow storm up the mountain she becomes nervous. When she stops the car and here's a tapping on the window she reacts.
Steele just wants to help whoever is in the little car he sees. He never expects the beautiful woman he sees.
Steele and Elsa have time to chat as a storm rages around them. Don't miss what happens next!
January 23, 2020
An enjoyable fast pace insta-love older man younger woman romance! The story line is well-developed, funny, engaging, and well written. Likeable characters; their chemistry is instant and off the charts! Definitely recommended!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2020
Wonderfully fantastic... The book was amazing... It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it... The characters and their personalities match them perfectly... The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing...
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 22, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This is the first book in the Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men series, it can be read as a standalone story.
This novella is fast-paced and quick to read, the instlove mountain man storyline is interesting with some drama thrown in the mix.
Steele and his trigger happy love are both incredibly likable and relatable.
This is the first book in the Wylder Bluffs Mountain Men series, it can be read as a standalone story.
This novella is fast-paced and quick to read, the instlove mountain man storyline is interesting with some drama thrown in the mix.
Steele and his trigger happy love are both incredibly likable and relatable.
October 13, 2022
Not a bad quick read. A man seeking solitude in the mountains after a divorce finds love in a damsel in distress. Although an instalove, a found the plot to be a bit more believable than most. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mountain men and instalove.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2025
high chemistry, quick read
Lex always does a good job writing high chemistry, quick read stories. Steele saves Elsa from incoming storm and their chemistry quickly escalates! I wasn’t sure about Elsa’s sister’s role in the story until I realized she’s getting her own book, and then it made more sense.
Lex always does a good job writing high chemistry, quick read stories. Steele saves Elsa from incoming storm and their chemistry quickly escalates! I wasn’t sure about Elsa’s sister’s role in the story until I realized she’s getting her own book, and then it made more sense.
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January 13, 2020great characters, even though it is so short enough description. delicious such a spicy lady .. I enjoyed the story and therefore my 4 stars .. it tasted like so much more.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 15, 2020
Elsa and Steele meet on a mountain road during a severe snow storm. What is there to do to keep warm while waiting for the storm to clear in a truck? This is a delicious short read by this author who can pack some hot words to keep Elsa and Steele warm. Enjoy this mountain man of Wylder Bluffs❤
January 16, 2020
What a unique way to meet the one for you. Love the easy camaraderie between Elsa and Steele. Like the insta connection with confidence Elsa will come back to Steele. Nice wrap up of this short story.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 17, 2020
This is a very short story steele is a mountain man trying to save elsa when she shoots him. They end up trapped in the snow storm but what happens between them?
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2020
This was an enjoyable short story full of an instant connection. The characters are well developed and engaging with lots of chemistry.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2020
It was really cute and the plot really worked for me. But there was something off about that I just couldn't put my finger on. It was like things were happening so fast that I felt like I missed something or when they switched perspectives it was like I wasn't getting everything.
February 15, 2021
Wow, great book
I've been in a lot of blizzards but never lucky enough to catch a man like Steele. Elsa made the perfect woman for him. You learn a lot about the two of them while they are waiting out the storm. It's a very entertaining story. Thanks. Written by Cindy :)
I've been in a lot of blizzards but never lucky enough to catch a man like Steele. Elsa made the perfect woman for him. You learn a lot about the two of them while they are waiting out the storm. It's a very entertaining story. Thanks. Written by Cindy :)
February 28, 2025
This is a quick read short story with good characters. I felt I had been dropped into the middle of the whole story. This one is for when you need a quick read and time is short. I encourage everyone to give this one a chance.
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