Close to the Ridge

Mountain Millionaire #1

by Lexy Timms

Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.


In the end, all I learned was how to be strong. Alone.

Lincoln is a former Navy Seal, hiding away in the mountains in Oregon. He wants to live his life away from people. He's happy on his own, preferring the peace and quiet. Yet, the demons from his past still haunt him...

One day out, he comes across Pearl—a young woman is on a solo hiking adventure—who injures herself badly and needs his help. Her injury and a snow storm force her to hole up with him in his tiny cabin.

Things heat up between them, but he never reveals who he really is and why he lives on his own.

Can Lincoln control his desire or will he allow the ghosts of the past to catch up with him?

Mountain Millionaire Series
Close to the Ridge
Crossing the Bluff
Climbing the Mount

Genres: Romance, Military Fiction, Suspense, Smut, Audiobook, Ebooks, Contemporary Romance

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 18, 2020

About the author

Lexy Timms is a mom, business woman, dreamer and writer. She finally decided to write her first romance novel and Saving Forever is her debut story.

Reviews

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[Char Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exciting suspense filled romance story.The story will have you on the edge of your seat and the characters will captive you.Pearl is an avid hiker who loves Goldsboro the mountains she's also a photographer.When she likes into the mountains an camps out she feels closer to her dad who died when she was fifteen as for her mom she emotionally checked out when her as died.Now at twenty two Pearl goes hiking whenever she can.Lincoln is a former Navy Seal that loves way up in the mountains in a cabin off the grid.He has pulled away from family and friends to protect them.There are so really bad people that want to see him dead an wouldn't stop at killing anyone that he cares about.One day as evening is coming in an he feels a storm approaching he sees someone in one of his cameras he goes to check it out.When he finds a beautiful woman but when he asks her if she's with anyone an she says no he tells her a storm is coming an it's getting late she should turn back but she just gives him an attitude an takes off heading o the mountain.Will Pearl find herself in danger?Will she need help but no one knows where she is?Will Lincoln go to check on her because he couldn't live with himself if he let her die?There are so many twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.

[Charlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Close to the Ridge, book one in the Mountain Millionaire series follows hiking enthusiast Pearl Thomas and ex Navy Seal Lincoln Blake. Pearl has been hiking with her dad, but since his death when she was a teenager, she feels more connected to him when she’s hiking. Blake has been living out on the mountains, and when he runs into Pearl, he tries to warn her of an impending storm to which her reply is one full of attitude. Since night is approaching, she decides to stay in the mountains since it would be dangerous for her to hike back alone. Will Pearl be caught in the upcoming storm? Or will Blake risk it and go back and check on her to help her?

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Over all the story line was good. Kept me interested enough to finish. There was an alarming amount of typos and grammatical errors. That doesn’t sit right with me. Also some parts seemed too rushed, especially certain parts of the dialog. I think a little more time could have been spent painting the scenes and backdrops as well as describing certain moment and feelings. The smutty parts were just okay, those were very rushed and I wish they had been slowed down and described better. I will continue to at least the next one though because it was left on a cliff hanger

[Tina Sanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intense

Awesome read. Adventure in the woods and danger lurking also. A soldier staying under the radar and a young unsuspecting photographer get a chance meeting on the trail and words are said. Later soldier has to check to make sure she's safe and finds her on a ledge over cliff. A sprained foot later a nd a few nights in a cabin and sparks start flying. She finally gets to leave the mountain and he finds himself under siege and finds out their going for her, so what's he to do but leave his cabin on the mountain and go get her and go on the run to keep her safe.

[Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

To start off with this book is so good I finished it within 24 hours of getting it. This book has alot of actions, a suprising twist and romance. The main hero is all badass while the heroine is just what he needs to rethink his life. Two thumbs way up for this book and author. Can not wait to read more by her.
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[Sharon Ryder Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Secrets and steamy situations put together all in one cabin in the forest. Then it turns deadly... thee end. Would of preferred a different ending, but because this is not a stand alone novel its leaves you hanging! I would prefer a book that ended well before it moved on to the next part in the story but it does not how ever.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story line. Action, drama, and some romance.

Loved Lincoln. Reclusive, strong, and protective. Didn't care too much for Pearl. She was somewhat whiney and acted like she was better. She needed to learn to accept help when in danger.

Wish I knew it ended in a cliffy. Debating on finishing it or not.

[Wurmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had low expectations from this book but throughout the book I started to get more into the story and understand the characters, both sides are well written and the development is great. Would totally recommend reading it if you like sort of mystery stories that develop great relationships between characters and have some spicy smut in between moments

[Minga Dotson]

Got some heat, some adventure, mayhem, and finally leaves you hanging.

Well enough written, I just hate cliffhangers. Interesting shot at understanding PTSD, and story follows the old adage; just because you're paranoid does not mean someone is not after you.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story of Intrigue

Pearl is doing what she loves hiking and photography. She is trying a new trail when she comes across Lincoln, he tells her to leave because of an upcoming storm. When when ends up falling and rescues her. What happens next is the beginning of everything.

[Caro · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. Written well, good characters, suspense, emotions, banter, ups and downs and an interesting plot. Great for passing time or something to read. I didn't pay attention when I read the description but this is a cliffhanger. I would like to read the rest. Enjoy!

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay. this was free on Apple Books so I read it and let me tell you... plot? fantastic. execution? terrible. honestly this felt like it was written by a kid in a literature class in high school. nope nope nope

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this because I needed a free book on my old iPad. It kept my attention enough for a vacation read but I couldn't care less what happens to these two characters to read the sequels. Poorly written and just an overall weird plot.

[Carolyn Boyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book, I as hooked from the first page!! Love the characters and storyline. This is another great read by this author! Can’t wait for the next book in this series ❤️

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Close to the Ridge

Great characters and an engaging story that draws you in and keeps you guessing what will happen next

[Lisa Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

COVID read. Quick. Free from iBooks. Spicy scenes could use more descriptions. Time jumped around a bit. One paragraph it’s breakfast and the next is the middle of the night. Won’t read the rest.

[Debbie Dodd · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this cliffhanger.

[Pete Woollven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Another stunning book couldn't put it down well written and a great cast of characters loved it edge is seat now I am going to have to buy the next book

[jean buck · Rating 4 out of 5]

True or Lies

This was a action packed mystery book. The characters very very believable with some romance thrown in. Looking forward to next book.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Paced Story

This is a irritated to danger to love story that has a recluse letting someone in only to have to go out on limb to protect that person a couple of times.

[Sari · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story, but the ending was ruined for me because of the cliffhanger. I absolutely hate cliffhangers from the bottom of my heart. I can not stand them. Ugh.

[Thelma Darnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Would like to read more free books by this author. I would recommend this to anyone to read. Let me know about other books 📚.

[K. Robinson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hate cliffhangers! I NEVER knowing read then. I didn’t see anywhere in the book description that I would have to buy two more books. Not worth it.

[Anna-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a fun read. Really short

[Michelle thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

All I’ll say is “I’m fine……”

[Katrina Lemire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Makes you want to continue reading the next books.
A little bit of spice. Beginner friendly.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish it didn't end like that but it's definitely a book that I had a hard time putting down.

[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read it instead of the apple generated AI voice... And that it didn't end on a cliffhanger! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[Andrea Markert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish it could’ve been just one longer but I can understand why it’s broken up. Not everyone wants a thick book like me