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All I want for Christmas is to convince my gorgeous bad boy that he has a chance at love — with me.

I had it all — great friends, a happy family, and a loving boyfriend.
And this Christmas, I expected a romantic proposal.
But that night, I walked in on my boyfriend.
He had another woman in his bed.
My perfect life was a lie.
Heartbroken, I ran, all the way to a remote Utah resort, where I met a handsome mountain man.
He lived his life on his own terms, in a cabin in the woods.
But deep inside, he was covering up his own pain.
He was nothing like my ex — he was older than me, a former Air Force Pilot, and more of a bad boy than a gentleman.
But this guy made me want to take risks, with my body, and with my heart.
I might be a virgin, but I was determined to make him notice me.
I got his attention in a different way, when I nearly died on a snowy hill.
He rescued me from certain death.
Stranded together in a snowstorm, we celebrated Christmas.
But his life was not as simple as it appeared.
This trip turned into more than just a good time.
I’m in love with my handsome mountain man.
Will I ever break through the wall around his heart?

With the odds stacked against us, can I show him that Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year?

250 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 26, 2020

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11.6k reviews49 followers
November 26, 2020
Stranded with the best Christmas present ever

Stranded is the story of Bethany and Logan and what a wonderful Christmas themed romance it is. It starts with a gut punch of betrayal to Bethany but she ends up exactly where she should have been all along....in a Utah cabin in the woods with the handsome stud-muffin Logan snowed in on Christmas. Let's just say that they give each other presents that will make the angel on top of the tree blush and cover her eyes. But not all is quiet on this mountain as danger finds Logan which puts Bethany in the firing line also. Logan will have to use his past as a CIA agent and Air Force pilot to keep them both safe and thwart a terrorist, while also finding Bethany mending his broken heart and his attraction to her growing stronger.
This is an entertaining and nicely written story. The characters are lovely and you just find yourself cheering for them to get their perfect HEA.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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6,302 reviews46 followers
November 25, 2020
This is Logan and Bethany's story and it's one that will grab your heart. Hers was broken by a cheating boyfriend and Logan was still mourning his friends death. Fate brought them together on a snowy mountain The attraction was there as were the scars. The book is emotional but a good read. The chemistry between Logan and Bethany is explosive. I read a free advance copy via Booksprout and voluntarily chose to write a review.
9,376 reviews140 followers
November 14, 2021
This is a well written Christmas romance with strong characters in Bethany and Logan. The author brings action and danger along with the hot chemistry and sizzling passion. The story moves fluidly with detailed and descriptive writing as she delivers an entertaining story.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
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7,177 reviews71 followers
November 26, 2020
⚓⚓ONE BEWITCHING JOURNEY⚓⚓
Bursting buns brutus! Miley delivers with earth shaking rollercoaster, dropping this action packed, hard hitting, heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, page flipping, block busting bombshell, dishing out some fervent facts, brutal choices and relentless pursuits, grabbing you from the first sentence until the very last word, catapulting this jewel to a whole new level. Observing the horrifying struggles and exhilarating triumphs, clocking the deadly twists and wicked turns, highlighting the soaring ups and agonizing downs, melding this bad boy together seamlessly. Chicanery and serendipity descend in a vortex of cunning maneuvers and ruthless tactics, scattered lines, broken barriers and crushed perimeters solidify as limitations are amplified and explored, secrets confessed, revelations unmasked and promises made, exhibiting the inquisitive quirks and defying bents, reaching deep for every ounce of strength in a fierce surge of preservation, catapulting this baby to life spectacularly. The attraction and chemistry collides with such intensity and ardor, showcasing explosive emotions and infinite affections, drawing our characters closer, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits add depth and diversity, transforming them into charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and vivid descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline explode. Fantastic job Miley, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
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374 reviews7 followers
November 30, 2020
Bethany has her life mapped out.  She will be graduating from school next year, she is expecting her longtime boyfriend to propose and now she is home to spend Christmas with her family and her best friends.  However, instead, Bethany finds her boyfriend with another woman.  Her two best friends decide she will not sit at home and mope over the holidays so they take her to a ski resort for some girl time. Logan is a former Air Force pilot and CIA agent.  He has moved to a cabin in the mountains to try and put his life back together after losing his best friend on a mission that went sideways.  When the two get trapped in his cabin due to a snow storm and have international terrorists chasing them, things get dicey. 

This is a wonderful action packed book about loss, love, finding oneself and living again.  I love Bethany's character.  Although her life seems to be falling apart, she doesn't let it get the best of her.  She picks herself up and decides to have some fun.  What she finds is a better understanding of herself and what she wants out of life.  Logan is all alpha male and grumpy to boot.  However, he has a soft spot for Bethany.  Not only is this a steamy romance but it also has action and suspense. 

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5,468 reviews23 followers
November 27, 2020
Stranded - A Mountain Man Christmas Romance by Miley Maine is an exciting,fast paced,steamy filled with action,drama and romance that will put you on edge while reading.A holiday/romantic suspense story of Logan and Bethany..A former CIA whos hiding and doing a low profile ( not so much ) beating himself after their failed mission resulting the life of his bestfriend and her unborn child..Bethany a sweet and lovely who loves christmas went to the ski lodge for a mini vacation with her friends to forget her cheating ex..Logan and Bethany met when someone at the bar telling them that Logan doing an airplane tour,logan a grumpy hot man whos always at the look up not trusting people specially now that someone is on him.Logan and Bethanys attraction is strong and their chemistry is off the chart and Bethany wants Logan to be her first she had enough of the boys she wanted a man but now she realized she asked more than she can chew now her life is in danger because Logan past is caching up on him,can he save him on time or this is the end of them.. read it to find out!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,033 reviews4 followers
November 24, 2021
This book brings us Bethany and Logan. Bethany thinks she is going to be asked to marry her boyfriend Winston on Christmas. She is eagerly anticipating this, but when Winston doesn't show up at her parent's party, she is worried something happened, and she finds him with someone else. Devastated, her friends decide to take her skiing to get away, which she agrees to do. This is where she meets up with Logan, a loner, former Air Force Pilot, who now takes people on short plane rides. There is something about Bethany that Logan hasn't felt before, but he is not interested in any kind of relationship. He lost his best friend and hates Christmas, but he will take Bethany and her friends up on his plane. However, Bethany is very strong willed and wants to ski on a dangerous slope, even though Logan says not to. Of course, she doesn't listen and ends up getting hurt, and if it wasn't for Logan worrying about her, she would probably have died. This was a good read and I do recommend it. I did receive an arc for an honest review.
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20.8k reviews361 followers
November 26, 2020
Expecting a proposal for Christmas, Bethany instead walked in on her boyfriend with another woman. So she took off with friends to a Utah resort to get far away. It was there that she met Logan, a man still mourning the loss of his friend and wanting only to be left alone. Logan was older than Bethany, former CIA, former Air Force Pilot, and gave off bad boy vibes. Bethany was definitely drawn to him! But when danger comes around Logan in the form of a terrorist, will he be able to keep Bethany safe? Will she be able to get through the protection he has pulled around his heart so that both of them can begin to heal?

This was a good story putting two people together who were dealing with their own pain and needed to find a way through it. Circumstances provided them what they needed to find each other. Would they take advantage of the opportunity? Would they find a HEA at the other end of their ordeal?
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5,071 reviews56 followers
November 27, 2020
Oh, the heat is HOT, and the physical chemistry is captivating so be careful you may just get burned all the heat coming off these pages. There were some "oh no" "oh wow" " what the what" moments and add in uncanny mishaps, ups, downs, drama, intrigue, and suspense the good kind that makes you turn the page until there are no more to turn. Bethany is having a rough go at it after she walked in on her boyfriend with another women after she thought he was going to propose to her. So, she runs on a vacation with her girls to Utah where she meets Logan a much older and sexy man with an impressive resume of retired CIA and Air Force Pilot. The attraction is there for them both however, when danger comes knocking on his door will he be able to protect Bethany and will she be able to break through the walls he built around heart thus healing them both. Just maybe they will find a path to happiness.
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2,897 reviews20 followers
November 25, 2020
With Christmas around the corner, Bethany was anticipating receiving a Christmas proposal from her boyfriend, this would have made her life complete but her hopes were shattered when she discovered him cheating on her. To help take her mind off everything she and some of her friends go to a ski resort in Utah and it's there that he meets the reclusive and reserved, Logan.

Ex CIA agent Logan lost his best friend at Christmas time so he's not planning on celebrating the holiday, in fact he's hiding from life in general. He's also hiding from a terrorist that wants him dead. So meeting Bethany at this time is something he wants nothing to do with but there's a connection there so when she forces her way into his life he has no choice but to do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.

I was intrigued by the story, it flowed well and had lots of action, danger, chemistry and love.
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515 reviews2 followers
November 25, 2020

Putting a socialite and an ex Air Force pilot-CIA agent together and you would think it couldn't work. When the socialite is an independent woman with a mind of her own and knows just what she wants. She wants the dreamy man she met that took her and her friends on a tour of the Utah mountains in his plane. He is sullen and testy, not what you would think you would want but a girl knows what she want s and goes after it. Being a virgin wouldn't stop her from getting what she wants. Can it ever work? He's bossy about everything in bed and out. Will she listen as her tells her not to extreme ski? Read the book and get all of the answers. I would recommend this book. It's an easy read and has great characters, family, friends and action that they don't want.
I was given an arc from Booksprout for a honest review.
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1,073 reviews4 followers
November 27, 2020
Miley is one of my go to authors and she never disappoints. She brings us a strong storyline with great characters who are both trying to overcome heartaches, but of a different type. Bethany is expecting a proposal from her boy friend of 5 years only to walk in on him cheating. Her friends decide to take her away skiing and this is where she meets Logan. Logan is trying to escape from the heartache of losing those he was really close to and decides to buy a cabin in the woods in hopes of being left alone only life throws him a small curve ball. Logan and Bethany meet and the connection is instant. No more info just read this book it is well worth your time. Plenty of action, drama and some suspense along with lots of chemistry between Logan and Bethany.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,927 reviews4 followers
November 28, 2020
Mouthwatering alpha mountain man
Stranded by Miley Maine is an exciting and engaging romance with really wonderful characters. Logan, a mouthwatering, panty melting mountain man meets Bethany. While Logan has had plenty of adventures through his work, Bethany is another kind of adventure seeker. However, if not for her thirst for extreme experiences, she never would have met Logan giving this couple a chance to fall for one another. I enjoyed Bethany’s bravery and Logan’s dominant tendencies. This combo makes for a compelling, steamy and spirited couple.
The plot is also interesting as it combines Bethany’s adventurous exploits and Logan’s past in a thrilling collision course.
Overall, an exciting and thrilling adventure of a romance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
355 reviews
December 2, 2020
This is a stand alone book set around Christmas time. Bethany is a college student who walks in on her boyfriend of 5 years cheating on her. Bethany's friends wisk her off to an ski resort to help get over her breakup. Logan is an ex CIA agent whose world fell apart when a mission cost him everything. Logan buys an cabin off the grid to get lay low. Logan is hired as a pilot to fly Bethany and her friends and over hears them talking about skiing an dangerous part of the mountain. When Bethany is injured skiing Logan offers to talk care of her when she cannot return home as planned for Christmas with her friends. Logan and Bethany are attracted to each other but Logan past is catching up to him and puts Bethany in danger. This was over all a quick read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
769 reviews6 followers
November 19, 2021
This one has you hooked right from the start.
Standalone with no Cliffhangers.
Bethany may come from a rich family but she is far from spoiled. Her boyfriend of 7 years gets caught cheating so Bethany and her 2 friends go skiing in Utah for the weekend. Her life will never be the same again. So much action and adventure along with meeting a hot mountain man who seems to always be in the right place at the right time.
Logan is just trying to be alone on his mountain. He can't love and lose again, his life isn't safe. But life keeps throwing Bethany in his path. Now he needs her in his life so that's means keeping her alive and safe.
Can these two help heal each other?
Great build up with sweet heat.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
928 reviews3 followers
November 26, 2020
Stranded was a fantastic, sexy, and intriguing story with a nice amount of action. Logan was a growling grumpy mountain man on the outside but on the inside he was truly a sweet and thoughtful romantic. Normally I would never read an older man younger woman with that big of an age gap. I find those stories dirty old man creepy but this one didn’t give me those feelings. Bethany for the most part was mature as well as wise to be 22 years old. Her and Logan just fit. My only complaint was that Bethany’s ex scumbag boyfriend was mentioned to many times. He was throughout the whole story all the time. It wasn’t big enough to take away from the story so no big deal. I’ve read several of Miley’s books and Stranded is my favorite. Until next time y’all happy reading.
240 reviews1 follower
November 28, 2020
This is the second book in the Perfect Kisses series by Miley Maine. What started out as awful soon becomes an adventure of romance and danger.

Bethany expected a proposal, instead she caught him cheating. Her wonderful friends take her on a trip to Utah. Someone from the bar they visit tells them they need to see the area from the air. Logan, a former CIA agent, takes them up for a tour. That is just the beginning. When she gets trapped in a snowstorm, will he be able to protect her against the weather and the person who is after him?

The attraction is steamy. Will this virgin take a chance on him?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
5,665 reviews63 followers
December 4, 2021
Bethany and Logan both have painful backstories that make them wary but hopeful. She ends up in the mountains, trying to distance herself from a cheating boyfriend at holiday time, meeting Logan, who lives there now that he is retired from the military and the CIA. When she gets into trouble on the mountain, he is the one to reach her and then the changes in them begin. The characters are complex, with all the emotions and feelings of past, present and future in their souls. The storyline is a roller coaster of drama, danger, surprises, weather, steam and more. Loved their chemistry and banter as they head into a relationship that starts to heal them both. Great ending.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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336 reviews2 followers
November 29, 2020
A hot romance.
Bethany finds her boyfriend cheating on her just before Christmas.
Her girlfriends take her skiing.
Logan is an ex CIA operative grieving the lost of his best friend and feeling guilty.
Bethany and her friends is looking for a plane tour guide, a bar owner suggests Logan.
Logan greets them with a shotgun when they knock on the door.
Bethany does not freeze like her friends.
The attraction between Logan and Bethany ignites immediately and stays hot.
Will danger that has been following Logan separate him and Bethany.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,168 reviews58 followers
November 22, 2021
Bethany thought she was getting the most important Christmas present instead she walks in on her boyfriend in their bed. Her friends talk her into taking a vacation with them to get over her heartbreak. She meets Logan, a former Air Force Pilot but he's also a retired CIA agent. He's hidden his pain in a cabin in the woods on a mountain. Logan ends up saving Bethany's life but now they are stranded together in a snowstorm. How will they celebrate Christmas? Will Bethany be able to get Logan to notice her? Such a great story. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,579 reviews
November 25, 2020
Bethany loves Christmas but when she discovers her boyfriend cheating her friends decide she needs a change of scenery so they go skiing. Logan, a pilot who gives plane tours, just trying to lay low but plans change when Bethany and her friends show up wanting a tour.

This was a great book. The characters were relatable. The story was descriptive and well written. I loved that there was no pretense in the relationship. The characters knew what they wanted and went for it. I enjoyed reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,249 reviews15 followers
November 27, 2020
Bethany thinks she is getting a proposal but instead she finds her boyfriend in bed with someone else. She runs and ends up being rescued by Logan in a snow storm and they spend Christmas together. The characters were wonderful they each had their own issues but who does not? The story flowed really well and was certainly entertaining. I love books that I come away going wow and this is one of those books.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,315 reviews26 followers
November 29, 2020
Another wonderful book by Miley Maine! I loved everything about this story! Bethany needs to get away after an unfortunate encounter with her boyfriend. She ends up in the mountains where she meets Logan. Logan is ex-intelligence and wants to hide from the world. After a skiing accident has Logan taking care of Bethany their connection can’t be denied. There is also action and suspense when someone from Logan’s past comes back. Also I can’t forget the seriously steamy scenes in this book!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,111 reviews11 followers
December 19, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this story
Oh wow, another perfect kisses story about Logan and Bethany
Oh dear, Bethany you nearly had it all....a perfect boyfriend, maybe a proposal but no, no, no. He’s not the one for you. If someone said you are going to find a certain Mr Grumpypants, who will protect you in more ways than you can imagine , well... you would think them totally mad. Meeting Logan will change your life forever, give you more excitement and drama than you can ever imagine ...plus a lot of firsts you won’t ever forget. Loved it all
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Author 21 books28 followers
December 20, 2020
We all need the heat this winter (although I am in the Caribbean), and this boxed set provided just the right amount of heat and heart.
Again, this is a new-to-me author, that I tried on a whim and I was not disappointed.
Each novel in this set featured a stubborn Alpha male, sworn off on commitment until their sassy female counterpart brought them to their knees. Enjoy each novel, they are worth the investment.
The Christmas Proposal
Stranded
Her Secret Santa
The Perfect Reunion
The Perfect Fix

29 reviews2 followers
January 12, 2021
Well, it had a plot. The book was riddled with typos to the point of pain. It was difficult at times to even know which character was speaking. The sex scenes were awkwardly clinical and not the least bit sensual. The plot, what there was of one, was filled with cliches and predictable encounters, but little depth. Sadly, I can not recommend this book and I have zero interest in trading anything else by this author. Always a shame as I do admire writers who put themselves out there, this one needs a good honest beta reader and proofreader.
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2,894 reviews
November 23, 2021
Bethany, smart, very well spoken, knows what she want and beautiful. What she doesn’t want, to see her boyfriend in the bed with other woman at the time she expected proposal. She loves Christmas.
Logan, he hates Christmas , his last Christmas was disaster, during failed mission he lost best friend and his wife. This is the reason he hides in the Mountains.
Chemistry between them is scorching .
Great romance with a lot of action, drama and emotions. Love it!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
4,330 reviews27 followers
November 26, 2020
I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. Bethany and Logan both have baggage ruling their actions and lives. They are opposites that complete each other. Some time alone together makes them see that they could have something more. If they can get thru the roadblocks of their past, they can have a happy future together they both deserve.

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141 reviews
November 26, 2020
This was a great story, Bethany and Logan seemed to be so far apart as people until you start to peel back the layers of the sexy mountain man. The adventure they go through to become so close is epic and easily one of the best action romances I have read in a long while. These two start on an icy slope and careen through a terrible encounter, but come out stronger and more in love. This holiday love story did not disappoint!
158 reviews
November 27, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. Bethany loves Christmas and can’t wait for this Christmas in particular as she thinks her boyfriend of 7 years is going to propose however she gets a nasty surprise instead. Her best friends whisk her away for a weekend where she meets Logan, an older man, an older sum what grumpy man with secrets and danger but she’s drawn to him and he to her. You have to give this book a read to see what happens!!
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