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Benny: Wylder Mountain Heroes Book 9
A Mountain Man Cop & Younger Curvy Heroine Romance

Mandi
What do you do when your fiancé no-shows on the day of your wedding?
You cry and scream and then wash your face.
And you go on your honeymoon. Alone.
I don’t care if he isn’t here. It’s for the best.
I realize that now.
But some of the activities we planned are more…rugged than I’m used to.
I’m ill-prepared.
Thank goodness for heroes, right?
I’m glad my would-be groom stood me up. I’m glad I came here and I’m even glad that I almost drowned.
Because if none of that happened, I wouldn’t meet Benny.
I just have to convince him he’s worthy of love.

Benny
I had a great life as a Wylder Bluffs police officer.
Until the day I screwed up.
I missed a save.
The guilt and regret never stopped torturing me.
So I hung up the uniform and retreated into the mountains.
Thinking the world is better off without me.
Then she showed up.
Mandi almost drowns in my lake after a mishap with her canoe.
Luckily I’m there to see it—and strong enough to swim to her.
She says I saved her life.
I say she saved mine.
I’m ready to really start living again.
And I want Mandi by my side.

Dear Readers,
Ready for a whole new band of mountain men?
These alpha heroes might dwell in the shadows of the Wylder Bluffs, but when duty calls, they show up.
These are the mountains they call home. The mountains they protect.
And when their sweet, curvy women come for them, they’ll walk through fire to keep them safe, too.
No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEAs guaranteed. <3
Love, Tarin

38 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 20, 2021

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Tarin Lex

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Hi! 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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1,955 reviews3 followers
January 20, 2021
My new favorite couple!

Mandi was jilted so she went on her honeymoon alone. She was paddling in her canoe when it flipped over. Benny swam out and saved her. These two are so wonderful together! The epilogue is hands down my favorite ever!
11.7k reviews49 followers
January 22, 2021
She is his feisty little mermaid

Benny is the ninth book in the Wylder Mountain Heroes series and is about Mandi Rogers and Benny. Mandi should be on her honeymoon and have the last name of Owen but she was left standing at the aisle when her now ex, Blake, did not show up. It seems that things had not been quite right for a while but he was a weasel and ran away. So Mandi decided that she would take the trip they had planned, after all she had paid for half of it. Thus she finds herself in the Wylder Mountains of Idaho and in a canoe on a freezing cold lake, as he had wanted to do it and it was already reserved. Mandi does the one thing you should never do, stand up in a canoe, so she could throw her engagement ring into the deep waters and make a clean break. Unfortunately for her the canoe starts to tip and before you know it it flips and she finds herself not only in the freezing water but unable to right the canoe. Luckily for her Benny had been walking along the shore when he saw the woman in the middle of the lake in a canoe stand up and then flip. He may not want to but he jumps into action and swims out to save her. Once he has the canoe flipped upright and them in it and back to shore he carries the unconscious woman up the steep hill to his cabin. She is beautiful, curvy and fits perfectly against him.....oh boy is he attracted to her and his Alpha kicks in full force wanting to keep her. But he is a gentleman so he puts her to bed and then undresses her from her very wet clothes. From there you will have to read to find out what happens between them.

This is a story that I liked as it does have two interesting characters. I loved the fact that Mandi was determined to do what was planned and her feistiness. Benny is a lone wolf who after something traumatic happened when he was a police officer he retreated to the woods and away from everyone. For me I would have liked to know more about Benny as he was more ethereal. I also felt that some things were rushed in the story. I have really loved this series so far but this book was just an okay/like read. I would still recommend it to other readers as I know others will love it.
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1,198 reviews
January 20, 2021
Mandi was determined to go on her honeymoon even if left waiting by her ex-fiancee in her wedding dress. When she arrived at the place to get her canoe that was already rented in their name. She had issues at first but it worked out fine. She got in the canoe and went down the river to a lake. As she was throwing her engagement ring in the water she tipped the canoe into freezing water. Benny stood on the shore watching it all happen as he tried to yell to her to get her to sit back down. Benny went and rescued her as she was about to freeze to death in the fridge water. Mandi was a beautiful curvy girl and Benny was an ex-police officer strong, tall, tattoos, gorgeous man. Benny got them to shore but didn't remove her closes even though she had a fever already. Benny carried her like she was nothing more than a feather up to his cabin on the mountain. He covered her before undressing her. Mandi was delirious and made comments when he was about to leave the room. Benny just wanted Mandi to get over the fever so he could send her on her way. He didn't want to be around people not anymore. That is why he moved out to the cabin. When Mandi came too she saw Benny walk into the room. Benny asked how she was and she just wanted to get the canoe and return it. She dressed as fast as she could and left to go to the lake. She made it to the lake even without knowing the direction. She was breathing hard and sat at the edge of the water. Benny had followed her. He sat next to her so she started small talk. As they talked they both became very hot and wanted to be intimate. Benny carried her back to his cabin as it was a steep climb for someone not used to the walk. After the night together would these two want to be together? She failed to wed just a few days before. His wanting to not be around anyone as he didn't think he was good enough for anyone? Can these two work through things and have a HEA? No drama just a sweet insta love connection.

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Author 2 books28 followers
January 22, 2021
Benny: Mountain Man Cop is the ninth book in Tarin Lex’s Wylder Mountain Heroes series. In this book, readers meet Mandi and Benny. Being left at the altar was humiliating and destroyed her self-esteem. Benny, a former cop, left the police force after a tragic incident and resettles in a remote section of Wylder Mountains. Both Mandi and Benny were looking for their soulmates. Both are emotionally damaged. Destiny brings them together when Mandi capsizes her canoe on the lake near Benny’s residence. Benny witnesses her dilemma and rescues her from drowning. To discover what happens after rescuing Mandi, you must read this delightful book.

I enjoyed this character-driven plot with a theme of man versus self. Both Mandi and Benny have strengths and weaknesses. Each faces their insecurities and their vulnerabilities as they evolve. Ms. Lex’s pens strong and engaging conversational and internal dialog. I enjoyed her descriptive scenes. For instance, the scene wherein Mandi struggles in the lake when her canoe capsizes quickens the readers heartbeat. Another outstanding scene is the picturesque scene aurora borealis lights. Once again, Ms. Lex gives her readers a captivating book.
1,226 reviews5 followers
January 19, 2021
Mandi was stood up at her wedding but decided to go on the honeymoon because it was paid for and she needed to get away and regroup. She wanted to go out in the canoe and toss her past into the lake, but what happened is she tipped the the canoe when she tossed the engagement ring in the lake. She needed to be rescued from the cold water immediately. To the rescue comes Benny. Benny sees her from shore and knows he must go out and rescue her. Benny lives on the mountain, away from civilization because he feels he is a broken man. Benny rescues her and is intrigued by this woman. Benny has isolated himself from people - can this woman bring Benny back to life. For some reason he believes she is the one for him. There is a connection. Benny doesn’t want to live without her. Does Mandi have the same feelings? Will she stay with him? There is warmth, tenderness, passion, lust, and love. This is a story about two people Benny, he feels broken and Mandi, who is re-assessing her life. Great read!

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426 reviews5 followers
January 18, 2021
After being left at the alter in her wedding dress, Mandi decided to go on her honeymoon alone. The first thing on her list was a canoe trip down the lake. Once she reached the middle of the lake, Mandi pulled her engagement ring off a chain around and started to through it in the lake, but changed her mind, stand up and felling in the freezing water.
Benny was a cop and came to live a secluded life in the mountains of Wylder Bluff, when a boy died while he tried to save him. Benny sees a wonan standing up in her canoe. The next thing he knew Benny was swimming out in the lake to save the crazy woman.
Once Mandi was safe a dry she told Benny what she was doing there, then she ask Benny whats his story, which he tokd her with a sad heart. But there is something different about Mandi that Benny hopes she will never leave.
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6,552 reviews27 followers
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January 21, 2021
This is another great read in this fun series all set in Wylder Bluff They are short fast reads that takes about thirty minutes so be prepared for everything to happen at a break neck speed

Benny never forgave him self when he thinks he failed a rescue even though no one else blames him so he hung up his uniform as a police officer and retreated to the mountains. He is at his cabin one day when he sees a woman drowning on his lake he swims out and saves her. After been stood up at the alter Mandi has decided to pull up her big girl panties and go on her honeymoon by herself even if she isn't always sure what she is doing Luckily when she almost drowns the most gorgeous man rescues her What she doesn't understand that she has also rescued him The attraction between them is off the charts but is it a fling or something much more You will n have to read to see
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6,131 reviews57 followers
March 9, 2021
First things first; I like the cover of this book.
Benny is the ninth book in the ‘’Wylder bluff 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. I like all of the books in this series released so far but this one is my favourite.
After being stood up at the alter, Mandi decides to still go on her honeymoon. What she doesn’t expect is to be saved from a near death experience and find love.
The chemistry between Benny and Mandi is clear to see and I loved 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 for more books from this series.
2,249 reviews15 followers
January 21, 2021
Mandi is jilted at the alter and is now on the honeymoon and trying to cleanse her life by throwing her engagement ring in the lake. She tips the canoe and Benny sees her and rescues her. Benny lives alone away from people after a missed rescue while he was a police officer. Mandi says Benny rescued her but she is the one that saved Benny. Benny wants Mandi and he knows it right away. This is a great Wylder Mountain book. The characters are wonderful and I really liked how she wanted to throw things in the lake. She should have pawned the ring or given it away. I get the concept of the cleansing. They are great together. I loved this book.

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1,750 reviews8 followers
January 21, 2021
Canoeing anyone! This is about Benny and Mandi. Mandi is taking a honeymoon without the groom because she was left at the altar. She gets this bright idea to canoe on her own to throw away the ring but ends up under the canoe instead. As with any mountain man – she has someone who will save her.

Benny is not too happy to have someone come out and disturb his sanctuary that he has because someone is not prepared to take on canoeing. He makes sure she is aware of this, but he is attracted to her and when he finds out what she has been through the alpha comes out and he becomes protective.

This is a short instant love story – loved it!

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5,468 reviews23 followers
February 2, 2021
Benny (Wylder Mountain Heroes Book 9)by Tarin Lex is of Benny and Mandi..Benny is a former police officer but when something gone wrong when he screwed up and missed a save,he felt the guilt and ate him up, a broken man who want to live alone to have a peace and quiet in the other side of the lake.Mandi is a curvy,and gorgeous woman and a jilted bride when her ex fiance is a no show in their wedding.she went alone to the honeymoon trip and doing the kayaking in the lake to throw the ring but accident happened when her cannoe tip over and she lmost drowned but a sexy mountain save her,her night and shinning armour and from there they have a an instant connection and fell inlove

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708 reviews4 followers
February 4, 2021
What happens when 2 people trying to get away from it all find each other? Magic! This is a short, sweet and spicy story. Mandi is a jilted bride who decides to continue on with her honeymoon by herself. Benny is an ex-cop, racked with guilt over a mistake he made. When he saves Mandi's life it's mutual attraction and more as these two souls connect in a way they never have before with anyone else. I liked Benny's heroic and caring nature. I loved Mandi's inner monologue! She's hilarious when she's frustrated! If you enjoy insta-love, beautiful outdoor locations and strong men with sweet women - this is solid entertainment!

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311 reviews
January 20, 2021
Benny meets Mandi when he sees her flip over in her canoe on the lake. Not thinking she’s going to be able to bring herself out of the water he goes to her. By the time he gets there she’s almost unconscious. Mandi is in Idaho because her fiancé left her at the alter and this was there planned honey moon. No sense in wasting it she goes on her own and finds herself in trouble once the canoe flops her in the ice cold water. Benny and Mandi make such an amazing set of character and I love the instant spark and happily ever after they both are looking for. Definitely can’t wait for more!

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6,168 reviews58 followers
January 21, 2021
After being left at the altar Mandi decides to take her honeymoon anyway. She finds herself in a canoe in the middle of a lake and after standing in the canoe to throw her ring in the Lake she's in the water. Benny ends up coming to her rescue and ends up taking her to his cabin. Benny is happy being away from society but he finds that the spark he felt when he touched his "Little Mermaid" was the beginning of something special. Mandi feel the same spark. Sweet, lightning fast steamy romance with a great HEA at the end. Would have loved to see a few epiloges at the end just to tie the story together. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,458 reviews15 followers
January 21, 2021
Tarin Lex's series Wylder Mountain Heroes continues with Book 9, Benny. Mandi, left at the altar, decides to go ahead with the planned honeymoon to Idaho. While canoeing, she capsizes, only to be saved by ex-police officer Benny, who's been living alone in a cabin in the woods. While Benny may physically save Mandi, she has it in her to do some saving of her own. These two have instant and explosive chemistry, and Benny is absolutely swoon-y. If you want a quick, hot and steamy, and romantic read, every novella in this series will put a smile on your face, and Benny is no exception.

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20.8k reviews362 followers
January 20, 2021
This is a story about two people who are in pain finding each other and finding peace. On her wedding day, Mandi was left at the altar by her fiancé. Though in pain from his betrayal, she went on the honeymoon alone. When she stands to toss his ring into the water, the canoe tips over. Benny, isolating himself because he failed to save the life of a child. He sees her go into the icy water and swims out to her, saving her life.

Benny and Mandi talk with each other, and the healing begins. Is this a second chance for happiness?
1,072 reviews9 followers
January 21, 2021
Mandi is in Idaho on her supposed honeymoon, but her groom never showed up for the wedding! So she rents a canoe by herself and she is going to enjoy her vacation! Only she didn’t expect to fall in the freezing cold lake and almost drown! Luckily local Benny saves her and brings her back to his cabin! Benny moved to the woods to get away from people, but can’t help falling for the beautiful curvy Mandi! Can they find their happily ever after? Great book that I would highly recommend!

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2,467 reviews12 followers
January 21, 2021
Mandi was stood up on her wedding day, but she decided to go ahead and go to Idaho alone on her honeymoon. First up was a canoe trip out on the lake, where she was going to throw her engagement ring in. That plan did not go as well as expected, for the canoe capsized when she stood up to throw it in. Benny was on the shore watching her, and he was not sure of her ability to up right the canoe. He had to swim to the middle of the freezing cold lake to save her. Will he make it in time?

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2,357 reviews9 followers
January 22, 2021
Mandi was left at the alter on her wedding day but decided to go on her honeymoon by herself. She’s on a canoe trip when she gets into trouble. Luckily Benny is on the lake shore and rescues her. Benny feels he’s broken and now is reclusive. One look at Mandi has him wondering if he should change his ways. Mandi is brave and determined to go on the adventure without her ‘husband’. Her heart breaks for Benny when he tells her his story. Her kindness helps him feel whole again. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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7,458 reviews76 followers
January 22, 2021
Mandi may have been left standing her bouquet, but she was not going to let her honeymoon go to waste. Wanting to enjoy the quite canoe trip on the lake, took more of an adventure when she decide to get rid of her ring. Benny was a cop, whose last case, caused him to second guess his future. While by the lake he watch as Mandi fell over the edge and swam to rescue her.

Benny and Mandi's story is a sweet romance and of finding a new path.

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3,221 reviews4 followers
January 22, 2021
Mandi's fiance left her at the altar, and now she's on the honeymoon. Solo. Benny rescues her when she flips the canoe on the lake near his home. Away from civilization, where he lives quietly because he doesn't want to people. They make a terrific couple. Besides the amazing chemistry, they have the ability to draw the truth from each other. It turns out that they both believe they're broken. They're really not - they just haven't found the right person. Yet. This book has a wonderful epilogue.

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10.7k reviews28 followers
January 22, 2021
After being left at the altar Mandi decides she's going on her honeymoon alone. While tossing her ring into the lake off a canoe Mandi slips and falls into the water. Lucky for her Benny saw the whole thing and comes to her rescue. This is an insta love, short story about two people who find each other at the right time and help each other heal. The writing is well done and the characters are likable. Although this is book nine it's my first book in this series and I look forward to reading more books in the future. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
4 reviews
January 22, 2021
Mandi was left at the altar... and she wasn´t about to let her honeymoon go to waste - so she went off to an adventure. Unfortunately, she was a little unprepared to have this adventure on her own, but lucky for her Benny was there to rescue her. Benny is a strong alpha man who immediately felt the need to protect her and to care for her. He saved her from her little accident, but she saved him from a lifetime of emptiness. This is definitely a sweet (and mega steamy) romance!!!

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1,751 reviews8 followers
January 27, 2021
Mandi was left standing at the alter when her fiancé never turned up. She decided she would use their honeymoon tickets to have a holiday. She took a canoe out onto the lake, and stood up to toss her engagement ring in the lake. She overbalanced and ended up in the icy lake.

Benny is an ex-cop who quit after he failed to save someone. He is now a recluse, but this changes when he rescues Mandi from the lake. Where now?

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2,790 reviews10 followers
January 18, 2021
Benny and Mani's story starts of with a splash and ends in the great love of all times for both of them. Mandi is only on the river because she gets stood up at her own wedding so she takes her honeymoon and ends up in the freezing river only to be rescued by the hunk of her dreams. LOL I love the Mountain man books.

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4,109 reviews31 followers
January 19, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

This is the 9th book in the Wylder Mountain Heroes series, it's a well-written, fast-paced quick to read instalove Mountain man romance.

Benny rescues Mandi from a freezing cold lake after she accidentally tips her canoe over, he's instantly smitten with the beauty, can Mandi bring Benny joy and happiness after he's cut himself off from society? Wonderfully entertaining story.
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961 reviews
January 19, 2021
Tarin Lex has such unusual characters that live on Wylder Bluffs Mountain. Mandi has been stood up at the alter but the honeymoon was non refundable. She takes a canoe to the lake at the bottom of the mountain. Well, needless to say that things do not go easy! Enter Benny when he sees Mandi fall out of her Canoe! He saves her life and things start hopping from there. It’s a little short but pretty good.

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625 reviews
January 21, 2021
Benny retired from being a cop because of a case that went wrong. He has moved to the mountains to be away from people. His quiet life gets disturbed when he jumps into the cold lake to rescue Mandi who tipped over from her canoe. Sparks fly between Benny and Mandi as they learn about each other and like what they learn. This is a short and fast insta-love read that will warm your heart because great things can come out of bad things. This is book #9 of the "Wylder Mountain Heroes" series.
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1,617 reviews8 followers
January 21, 2021
Underwater Love

This was a wonderful way to spend a few minutes away from reality.
Th Cop and the Mermaid has a chemistry that is hotter than the bonfire in the story.

I’m m definitely looking forward to seeing Talon’s story.

Any opinions expressed within this review are solely and uniquely made by me and I am happily leaving this review. I originally voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book via bsprout.
6,148 reviews17 followers
January 22, 2021
This is the ninth "Wylder Mountain Heroes" story. Just like the other stand alone reads this one features a hero and the women he falls hard and fast for. It's a very short and quick read with instant attraction and pretty much instant love. Mandi gets jilted at the alter and is determined to go on her honeymoon. She ends up being rescued by none other that police officer Benny. This a cute and sweet over the top romance.
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