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Lauren Carmichael is going to be kidnapped.

And the last thing I want to do is get involved.
But when I overhear the plans to abduct her on the eve of her wedding, I know I have to do something.
My past stops me from going to the authorities, and I don’t know how deep this conspiracy goes in the small town of Mirror Lake Mountain, so asking for help is too risky.
I can only trust myself.
I have no choice.
To keep her safe, I’ll have to kidnap the pain-in-the-ass heiress myself.


Call the fire department because things are about to get hot in here! Axel, book one in the Men of Mirror Lake Mountain series is straight up what fantasies are made of, with an over-the-top sexy hero, a heroine who gives as good as she gets, and so much Kindle-melting deliciousness you will lose your mind!

So, sit back, check reality at the door and get ready for one lip-biting, toe-curling read!

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2020

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Penny Dee

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Penny Dee writes mafia and motorcycle club romance. Her stories bring the suspense, the feels, and a whole lot of heat.

She found her happily ever after with an Australian hottie who she met on a blind date.


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Profile Image for Ga Books LoverX.
2,412 reviews24 followers
November 29, 2020
HOLY SMOKES THIS BOOK IS HOT AF! If you like your men super alpha and sexy and so freaking amazing, this is book will rock your socks off. I like Penny Dee's MC romances, but hot mountain men, I was hooked just from the blurb and I personally cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about this book other than maybe I wish it was a little longer. Though, I did like it short, sweet, and dirty. Great job to the author!

PS: Thank you to Penny Dee and Give Me Books PR for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly.
Profile Image for Renée Mitchell.
143 reviews11 followers
December 3, 2020
I just finished Axel, the first in Penny Dee’s new Men of Mirror Lake Mountain series, which officially releases today, December 3. I set my Kindle aside about ten minutes ago, and I still can’t wipe the goofy grin off my face. This wintery, Thanksgiving holiday romance, is sexy, sultry, and sweet. It is a trifecta of goodness. I don’t even care if that term sounds made up. Trust me, if you want steamy but heartwarming romance in your life, set at a rapid pace, then one-click this baby - download it today.

In Axel, we are thrown right into the action. Axel - yeah, the sexy dude on the cover - has overheard a plan to kidnap an heiress who is staying on his mountain the night before her wedding. Lauren Carmichael doesn’t know the masked man who sneaks into her room in the middle of the night, but for some reason, she trusts that he isn’t there to hurt her. She leaves with him and they return to his secluded mountain cabin. Without his mask, Axel is tempting - and suddenly, Lauren isn’t thinking so much about her impending wedding - she’s thinking about what it would be like to…well…let’s just say that the chemistry between Axel and Lauren is fiery. When a storm forces Lauren to stay with him for longer then intended, it becomes hard to deny what they are both feeling. Will Lauren listen to her body and her heart and choose a life with her mountain man? Or will her fiancé - who is looking for her by the way - get in the way? And what secrets does Axel have that have caused him to become a recluse on his mountain? Are they enough to tear Lauren and Axel apart?

This book starts off steamy, it’s steamy in the middle…oh and…well I won’t spoil it for you, but make sure you have a fan close by. But the sexy times were not the only reason this was such a good read. Axel is such a great character and the back and forth that he and Lauren have is to die for. This book is short and a quick read - but you still get SO into the story. Not many authors can pull me in quickly, and have me rooting for characters this fast - and Penny Dee was there. I can’t wait to read the others in this series because I really like her style. I know you will too.

​Thank you to the author and to Give Me Books Promotions for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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4,424 reviews10 followers
November 29, 2020
Axel was a steamy, set your Kindle in fire kind of book. A must read that will suck you in and engage you the entire time and keep your toes curled. Loved Axel and Lauren.
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October 31, 2020
Axel is a 34k novella that doesn't try to be anything other than what it is: a short, scorching-hot, insta-love read. It's nothing like the MC world of my other books. It is a quick bit of fun with a dash of intrigue and a whole lot of heat.

If insta-love isn't your thing then Axel might not be the book for you, and that's totally cool. I'm simply offering something different in between releasing my full-length novels.

But if you like your reads piping-hot and full of all the insta-love deliciousness of an erotic romance novella then come on down... AXEL is just the book for you!
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Author 0 books146 followers
November 1, 2020
This was a great short read . The chemistry between Axel and Lauren was so hot . Penny Dee fit so much into this short story. It’s a story of love , redemption, and happiness. I couldn’t put it down and loved every word of it . If you need something for a short read you can’t go wrong with this !
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8,479 reviews210 followers
December 4, 2020
3.75 stars-- AXEL is the first instalment in Penny Dee’s contemporary, adult MEN OF MIRROR LAKE MOUNTAIN erotic, romance series of ‘Spicy Bites’ novellas. This is bride to be Lauren Carmichael, and hotel worker Calder ‘Axel’ Christofferson’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lauren and Axel) AXEL follows the building romance and relationship between Lauren Carmichael and Calder ‘Axel’ Christofferson. On the eve of her destination wedding, Lauren Carmichael finds herself the possible target of a potential abduction only to have a hotel worker claim he is there to rescue and save her life. Hiding out in Axel’s mountain cabin, Lauren will learn that her life is worth twenty-five million dollars but the who and why would take her by surprise. What ensues is the quick building romance and relationship between Axel and Lauren, and the potential fall-out as information comes to light about Axel’s past, and the truth about the person behind the plans to abduct our story line heroine.

The relationship between Axel and Lauren begins acrimoniously when Axel steps in to save Lauren after hearing about a kidnapping plot against our story line heroine. Believing her life in danger, Lauren goes with Axel, only to realize she may have ran from one attempted kidnapping, into another. Axel’s attraction to Lauren is immediate but knows Lauren’s life is spiralling out of control, and she is technically engaged to another man. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Axel’s cousins Ragnar and Cooter, as well as Lauren’s fiance Vince Preston, her father Christoper Carmichael and Sheriff Willard.

AXEL is a story of betrayal and vengeance; secrets and lies; second chances and love. The fast paced premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is hot and heavy; the characters are energetic and colorful.


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3,349 reviews63 followers
November 17, 2020
I am going to absolutely love the 'Men of Mirror Lake Mountain' - why you may asked? because if they are anything like Axel they are going to get me totally hot under the collar and other places while delivering a quick sassy read! These books I believe are all going to be novellas which is ideal!

Sometimes you just want to turn your mind of when you read - not to have to think about what you are reading but still get pleasure from the story and Axel and Lauren's story will give you that and much more 😜😜

Wealthy Lauren is about to marry wealthy Vince tucked away at an expensive resort in the mountains. What she wasn't expecting was to kidnapped by sexy mysteries Axel. Axel has secrets of his own but when he overhears that the beautiful Lauren is about to Kidnapped the night before her wedding he does the only thing he can think of Kidnap her first!

Follow Axel and Lauren while they are stranded in his log camp as a blizzard arrives you won't be disappointed!

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2,083 reviews
November 30, 2020
Mirror Lake Mountain, a rural community of people who want to live a quiet life and have the ability to recreate themselves, Axel among them in his isolated cabin. Lauren and heiress being married off at the beautiful resort. Sneaky glances make both wish for a different life. This was a quick hot read. The attraction between Lauren and Axel simmered, once unleashed, both were engulfed with flames and an unlikely love was born. This story had intrigue, heat and love. I can't wait to read more in this series.

"One minute I'm angry and spewing my hurt at him like a crazy lady. The next, we're kissing each other fiercely and trying to rip our clothes off. I've lost my mind. But I don't care. If this is insanity, then sign me up and give me the t-shirt. Because nothing about this feels wrong." ~ Lauren
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285 reviews6 followers
December 2, 2020
This is a novella to introduce us to the new Men of Mirror Lake Mountain Series, and what an introduction it was!

This story is hot, steamy and fast paced. Axel decides to save Lauren when he hears about a kidnapping plot, however to do this he decides the best course of action is to tale her himself!

Both of these characters are instantly attracted to one another, I wouldn't say insta love..... but I would say insta lust 😜.

Axel is massively hot and surrounded by mystery, you are kept guessing about his past all the way through the story. Lauren is heiress who is struggling with what she wants from life, that is until she meets Axel. One thing she is certain of is that she doesn't want to marry her fiance!
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5,958 reviews102 followers
December 3, 2020
"Mirror Lake Mountain, a rural community of people who want to live a quiet life and have the ability to recreate themselves, Axel among them in his isolated cabin. Lauren and heiress being married off at the beautiful resort. Sneaky glances make both wish for a different life. This was a quick hot read. The attraction between Lauren and Axel simmered, once unleashed, both were engulfed with flames and an unlikely love was born. This story had intrigue, heat and love. I can't wait to read more in this series.

""One minute I'm angry and spewing my hurt at him like a crazy lady. The next, we're kissing each other fiercely and trying to rip our clothes off. I've lost my mind. But I don't care. If this is insanity, then sign me up and give me the t-shirt. Because nothing about this feels wrong."" ~ Lauren"
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14.3k reviews165 followers
November 28, 2020
This delectable quick read is all about the emotions and steam. Axel and Lauren make one combustible couple! Their chemistry sizzles, their scenes scorch and their banter burns. It's over-the-top, intense, exciting and heartwarming. A perfect way to get your read on when time is limited or you just need a little hit of heat and heart to make your day better. Can't wait to see what comes next for this series. I am posting an independent, impartial review.
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212 reviews11 followers
December 2, 2020
Axel is a fast paced hot steamy read! Axel is a hot muscled bad boy on the run from the law, who happens to be in the right place at the right time for Lauren's benefit. Lauren, doesn't know what exactly is going on, but when she finds herself being taken away by Axel, she realizes she doesn't need answers to her questions, she just wants him and his package!! This book was filled with a great storyline, characters and lots of between the sheets action!! Get ready for an all nighter with this one!!
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106 reviews4 followers
October 31, 2020
This book is what adult fairytales are made of. Axel is the man of my dreams and his book was so hot and delicious, I was absolutely consumed from beginning to end. Axel is the man of all men and Lauren is his perfect match. The two of them are fire together. First book in the Men of Mirror Lake Mountain series and I’m already addicted. Penny Dee never disappoints and this book was no different.
3,441 reviews20 followers
November 29, 2020
Lauren & Axel

Get an Iced drink and turn on a fan. This one is steamy.

They were going to kidnap her. Why? Who? He knew when and if he didn't move fast he'd be too late to help her. She didn't exactly fight him even if she wasn't willing. It was the night before her wedding. Why wasn't she fighting harder?

Axel thought he had a prissy society princess. She had a sharp mouth and wasn't afraid to tell him how she felt. It just turned him on. And he thought she was feeling the same.

Will they let the chemistry run wild or will they fight it? Will she regret the missed wedding?

A short story about two people who find themselves with a person very different than they thought. A good read with surprises for them all.
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5,063 reviews65 followers
December 3, 2020
Axel and Lauren’s story is nonstop action from the beginning. Who do you trust? The Big mountain man that whisk you away on the eve of your wedding telling you there’s a plot to have you kidnapped? Or the fiancé and and father that tell you the mountain man is dangerous? Who will Lauren believe especially when she’s getting cold feet and falling for Axle. I can’t wait for more of the Mirror Lake men!!
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20.5k reviews257 followers
December 2, 2020
This is the 1st in a new series and is Axel and Lauren’s story. When Axel overhears a conversation about kidnapping Lauren the night before her wedding, he has no choice but to step in and kidnap her himself to protect her and keep her safe. This is a well written instant love quick read which is sweet, and filled with intrigue, danger, danger, a tad angst, and is a steamy and heartwarming story. I look forward to reading more from this author whose work I recommend.
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11.7k reviews186 followers
December 3, 2020
OH MY HELL! Axel is a story that is short(ish) but so very HOT that I'm still burning up. It's the story of this alpha Axel, who ends up kidnapping heiress Lauren before the bad guys do because he overheard something, and it changes their lives forever. She was amazing because she could go toe to toe with him, so the interactions were definitely very entertaining, plus the sparks that came out of my kindle lit my room up. I'm a HUGE fan of Penny Dee so I'm going to love anything she writes, but this was definitely very different from the norm & was a great afternoon read that kept me warm during the cold weather. So hit those one click buttons as I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 
Profile Image for Erin.
3,547 reviews80 followers
December 4, 2020
Sexy insta-love story!

WOW! This story is sexy, intense, thrilling and will melt the panties right off you! Lauren and Axel's relationship starts off very unconventional but they both feel this intense pull towards one another. The sexual tension between them was so thick you could cut it with a knife. These two are sizzling hot!

There is suspense, mystery and some twists that will keep you captivated and highly entertained. Plus the intense heat, erotic moments and whirlwind romance with leave you breathless and begging for more mountain men!

I can't wait for the next spicy bite.
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1,417 reviews1 follower
October 31, 2020
This novella is everything is says on the tin. Instalove, heartwarming, with a tiny bit of angst. So if you're looking for something to curl up with, something to give you a feel good factor, this is the book for you.

Great read.
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869 reviews8 followers
November 12, 2020
Welcome to “The Men of Mirror Lake”, the new series starting with Axel!

Axel has been living off the grid he has his own past that he is hiding from and while he is trying to keep his head down, he hears a plot to kidnap a bride the night before her wedding. Lauren is going through the motions, one minute she is laying in bed and the next she is being taken but is this a bad guy or the hero? Will finding out the truth about her fiancé and Axel be too much?

I personally enjoyed this story, having read Dee’s books previously I was very excited to dive into a new series. Dee has set the path for a great series, I look forward to who is next.


Star Ratings; Plot: 4/5 Characters: 4/5 Heat: 4/5 Writing Style: 4/5 Overall: 4/5
Profile Image for Ann L.
4,948 reviews39 followers
December 2, 2020
This is the first book in what seems to be a great series, it is Axel and Lauren's story and though short it packs a punch, i can't wait for the other stories.

I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion
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1,179 reviews29 followers
December 3, 2020
£0.77 at the minute on Amazon

🔥 This is a HOT one🔥
Straight off I thought this was going to be a typical romance where Lauren falls in love with another in a cafe or something. Nope. Axel saves her from attempting kidnapping and kept her safe ever since. Showing a life in his mountains and free from the city life.

Axel works is a consultant in high-profile security so our guy has some skills and other skills 🔥

At the end of the book, I was happy with their happy ending. A ending we all wish a simple and rich with love ❤❤
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1,073 reviews3 followers
December 4, 2020
I received an ARC and I'm freely reviewing.

This is a quick read, not too quick, that gets your attention from the beginning. We meet Lauren first as she is second guessing her upcoming nuptials and daydreaming of the mystery man. Little does she know, the mystery man, is Axel and he is there to save the day for her. There's a lot of mutual heat between them and bantering back and forth. The characters are great and the chapters get you moving through the book fast. I'm definitely looking forward to the next men in the series.
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2,241 reviews39 followers
November 11, 2020
A super quick , super fun, super sexy novella. Although the description says this book is insta-love, it’s not a cheesy, fall too fast insta-love, it’s a sweet believable insta-love. When Axel overhears a plot to kidnap Lauren Carmichael on the eve of her wedding day, he does the only thing he can think of to protect her. He kidnaps her. This starts a whole host of events, that together Axel and Lauren uncover. They uncover a lot about each other, a lot about those the thought they could trust, and a lot about those they thought they couldn’t trust. A little bit more than just a kidnapping plot. I loved it. I loved Axel, and I loved Lauren. A quick sexy novella to get lost in. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.


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946 reviews30 followers
November 23, 2020
Holy Moly hold on tight because Axel the sexy mountain Alpha is about to set your kindle and panties on FIRE!!!!!
Axel by Penny Dee is a fast-paced Novella riddled with action, suspense, insta-love, twists and turns, and sizzling chemistry. This story grabbed and held my attention, got me all hot and bothered, had me waiting with bated breath wondering how the story will unfold, and left me with a smile on my face with a heartwarming ending.
If this is any indication, I can wait for more Men of Mirror Lake Mountain.

340 reviews3 followers
November 5, 2020
Spicy bites is the perfect description for this book. It has great characters, an interesting plot, and LOTS of combustible, hot steam!! It is a quick easy read that gives your afternoon everything it needs!
Please read the story blurb before you start reading! I hadn’t read the blurb of this book before I started reading it. So I have to admit at the beginning of the story when Axel snuck into her hotel room I was taken aback thinking what a pervert! And the author wants me to swoon over this guy?! But the book quickly explained things and yes! I completely DID swoon over Axel!!
Lauren and Axel are great together. The story line becomes fun, intense, and captivating. Again, lots of steam, but also heartache. These two are from different worlds and there is a reason Axel is hiding on the mountain. Will her family let her go? Will his past keep him hidden? A fun read with all the feels!


I read an ARC of this book. My fair and honest review is voluntary.
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3,004 reviews67 followers
November 6, 2020
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Toe curling, tantilzing and totally tongue twisted (in more than one sense). This book was a fab read. It was sexy, it was delcious, it was filled with surprises to keep the story going and get you sucked in. Really intruiged and happy to mark TBR for the next books in the series.
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1,459 reviews9 followers
November 7, 2020
Loved Axel and Lauren story from start to finish, theres plenty of twists and turns plus sizzling HOT chemistry, a must read, I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy, great start to new series Penny.
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2,203 reviews30 followers
December 4, 2020
Short and steamy but full of story! It was a sexy fairytale. A hot mountain man "kidnaps" you, ravishes you and you fall in love.
I have read and enjoyed this authors MC books and this one is different (but just as hot). A quick read I got lost in for an entire rainy Sunday.
I am glad to see this is a series because sometimes you want a fast paced hot read that can devour.
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297 reviews25 followers
November 4, 2020
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

This book was everything I didn't know I needed. I read this book in 3 days! Half in one sitting and half the next!

Axel kidnaps Lauren to help her. Yes, you read that correctly! He thwarts a plan to kidnap Lauren by taking her first and hides her in his cabin. Lauren has already seen Axel and was already lusting after him. So what could go wrong with both of them locked in a cabin? Nothing at all, but there will be some spiciness involved! Beyond ready to read the rest of the series!
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