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A curvy single mom with a problem and a member of an elite mountain animal rescue team who has the solution find true love may exist when they join forces.

Brie
My five-year-old son and I walk down the same path every day after dinner. It never changes until the evening we notice a dog’s face pressed against the window of an abandoned house. When we aren’t able to get it out, we call a number I find online. Within minutes, one of the sexiest men I’ve ever seen arrives to save the day. And it doesn’t take long before he captures my heart as well. That is if I’m willing to give it up.

Cole
I’ve devoted my life to protecting the most vulnerable in our world. The moment I meet Brie and her son, I’m overcome with an overwhelming need to keep them both safe. My strong, but gentle nature has served me well with caring for pets and wildlife. I’ll make sure it’s enough to show Brie that it’s worth opening her heart to love again. Especially if she opens it for me.

Mountain Man Animal Rescue is a series of short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances about mountain men who have dedicated their lives to protecting the animal kingdom with the help of the curvy women who capture their hearts. HEA guaranteed. No cliffhangers. No cheating!

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 5, 2021

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2,350 reviews9 followers
August 31, 2021
Brie and her son Josh find a dog in an abandoned house while they’re out for a walk. They call the Animal Rescue and soon Cole and his partner arrive. When Brie and Cole see each other they both become tongue tied. Brie agrees to foster the dog and Cole offers to help her out. The two are attracted to one another but will Brie’s past come knocking at her door? Brie is very strong to leave her horrible marriage and do what’s best for her son. Cole is an alpha male who just wants to protect Brie and Josh and create some happy memories. Awesome read for this new series. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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625 reviews15 followers
January 27, 2021
Quick read insta-love. Single mom and bearded mountain man. Cute story because it involves a 5 yr old and a rescue dog.
11.5k reviews49 followers
January 12, 2021
Everyone needs a Buddy

COLE: is the first book in the Mountain Man Animal Rescue series and is another winner by Kate Tilney. This deliciously sweet and smexy short story is about Cole and Brie and her five year old son Josh. Oh and we can't forget the dog that brings them together, Buddy. Brie has moved her and Josh to Alaska to start over after getting a divorce. They have been there for about six months and settling in with their routines. One evening as Brie and Josh are walking around the neighborhood Josh sees a dog looking out the window of a home that has a foreclosure sign on the front door. Brie knows that the people who lived there have moved out so she calls the closest animal rescue organization she can find. Lucky for her one of the men that gets out of the truck is the very big and sexy Cole. Cole is taken immediately by his first look at Brie. Actually he is tripping over his feet and his tongue by her. Cole may be big and an Alaskan mountain man but he knows that he sees in Brie's eyes that she has been hurt by something. He wants her to be his so he knows he is going to have to take it slow and is willing to wait as long as it takes. Cole also immediately likes the young Josh who is a true animal lover just like himself.

I loved this well written and very entertaining book. The story-line is sweet, fun, sexy and at times emotional. The characters are nicely developed and they fit together really well. I was laughing at Brie at times as she is so awkward but innocently funny at the same time. She is a woman that you would love to have as a best friend. I can't wait to read the next in this series as I think the men of the Mountain Man Animal Rescue are going to be a sinfully sexy group.
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3,492 reviews26 followers
January 8, 2021
Brie had married her high school sweetheart but soon after their son was born, she learned the hard way that her husband had a gambling problem. To pay his debts, he embezzled from his company and was sent to prison. Brie divorced him but she has problems with trusting men. She and her son move to start a new life. One night on their usual after dinner walk, they see a dog inside a foreclosed house. Brie is pretty sure it is abandoned and calls an animal rescue group. A little while later their truck pulls up and Brie is shocked by her quick attraction to Cole one of the workers.

Cole loves his job in animal rescue. When he and his partner are called in about a dog locked in a foreclosed house, Cloe is stunned by the beautiful woman who called them. When he sees her sons, he is sad to know she is married. Later he is relieved to hear she is divorced. The rescued dog is a sweetheart named Buddy and Brie offers to provide a foster home for him until a forever home is found. Since Brie seems nervous about taking care of a rescue dog, Cole offers to check in on them every night..

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Profile Image for Karen Roma.
2,762 reviews33 followers
January 13, 2021
COLE is the first story in Kate Tilney’s Mountain Man Animal Rescue series and provides readers with a heart-felt and emotional story of a woman’s determination to rebuild her life after the devastation caused by a thoughtless and greedy ex. Brie starts a new life far from the painful memories of the one she knew, and together with her son Josh on their frequent walk, they notice a dog that appears abandoned by his previous owner. When Animal Welfare arrives to collect the dog, the man who approaches has an instant impact on Brie and her son, and Brie is stunned that Cole’s mere presence has the awakened all of her womanly parts. Needing a foster home, Buddy ends up staying with Brie and Josh, and Cole becomes a regular visitor as he checks in daily on Buddy’s health and progress. But Cole isn’t just interested in the mangy, loveable pooch, he is smitten with the single mother that has a heart of gold and a body that calls to him in every way a man can imagine. Will the combustible chemistry that ignites whenever he’s near be enough to tempt Brie into a second relationship, or will past hurts prevent this wary woman from taking a chance at a HEA? Cole is a fast-paced and engaging story with high emotions, wonderful characters, and a little danger thrown in for that edge of your seat moment. I can’t wait to read the next in this series!
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1,618 reviews7 followers
January 3, 2021
This is book one in the Mountain Man Animal Rescue series. It’s a short, fast paced instalove story set in Alaska. I really enjoy this authors instalove stories. For a short book it contains a nice punch to the emotions. I loved Cole so much. He's so patient and gentle. He's willing to wait for Brie to be comfortable with him.

Brie is on a walk with her 5-year-old son when they notice that an empty house has a dog trapped in it. Brie calls an animal rescue service and when they show up, she meets Cole who ends up talking with her son while they rescue the dog. Cole is attracted to Brie but Brie’s been hurt in the past by her ex and definitely gun shy when it comes to men and relationships. Cole sees how special Brie is and is willing to wait for her to be comfortable around him. Will Brie give Cole a chance?

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1,509 reviews4 followers
January 7, 2021
Brie is a single mom on a walk with her son when the pass an house that looks abandoned that has a dog sitting in the window. The two go closer to see if someone is living there. In the meantime Brie calls he local animal rescue.
Cole shows up from rescue. He approached the mother and son. Cole introduces himself and goes inside the house to check out the dog. Brie's wants to go in with Cole but he stays until Cole makes sure it's safe. Once ok, he goes to the do. Cole has to take the dog to the vet. After a clean bill of health, Brie decides she will foster the dog till they can find some to adopted. Cole explains how he can come by and help them to get the dog comfortable. The more time Cole spends with them the more they form a cinnection. Brie ends up adopting the dog and also ends up in a relationship with Cole.

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5,035 reviews56 followers
January 8, 2021
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, and shenanigans the good kind that makes you keep turning the pages till last page has been turned. Brie is a single mom see a dog trapped in a home alone where no one will be back to see about it unable to get the dog out she calls animal rescue hoping they are able to help and who comes out but sexy Cole. Cole loves his job helping animals and upon seeing Bri it is love at first sight but Bri has trust issues when it comes to men due to her husband who is serving time in prison for embezzlement. Upon meeting they save the dog, and she is a foster home for Buddy and they get to know each other but will it be enough for her to trust in love again and believe in happiness?
400 reviews3 followers
January 16, 2021
Kate Tilney has become one of my must read authors and this book only reinforces that decision. Ms. Tilney has a way of grabbing onto your attention from the 1st page to the last with her amazing storytelling and world building, that's not always easy with a short story. Her characters are so delightful that you can't help cheer for their happily ever after. Cole and Brie's story is one of finding your soul mate after surviving a tragedy in the past and realizing that you have to have the courage to move on if you want your happy ending. This story has everything that you could want: comedy, action, drama, danger and of course hot romance. This gem of a book is the 1st in the Mountain Man Animal Rescue series and you will definitely be sorry if you miss this one. I can't wait for more books in this series.

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2,332 reviews10 followers
January 5, 2021
Great start to the series

I'm really enjoying all the different Mountain Man series set in Alaska. This one was a great start to a new series premise of animal rescues. Single mom Brie and her son rescues an abandoned dog and have help from Cole whose jobs deals with rescuing all types of animals. When Cole and Brie meet chemistry is electric and they are instantly attracted. Trust is hard for Brie but she lets go with Cole. I will say her background story was a surprise and very interesting. So when her past came back on her, this made it a real page turner...some good action and Cole comes to the "rescue" again. I really really loved that epilogue so I'm all in for the next episode in the series.

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2,444 reviews15 followers
January 5, 2021
Kate Tilney kicks off her new Mountain Man Animal Rescue series with Cole, a fantastic instalove romance novella. Brie has moved to Alaska with her five-year-old son, Josh, to move on after a bad marriage. When she and Josh encounter an abandoned dog in a foreclosed house, Brie calls the nearest animal rescue - and Cole shows up with his partner, Huck. Brie and Cole have an instant connection - but her past makes her nervous. However, Brie is as gutsy, strong and smart as she is beautiful. And Cole is a swoon-worthy book boyfriend, big, protective and all about loving and caring for the woman he recognizes as his at first sight.

Everything Kate Tilney writes is engaging, entertaining, steamy and sweet, and Cole is no exception!

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6,168 reviews58 followers
January 8, 2021
This is a fast paced, insta love story with some drama, danger and steam. Cole is an animal rescuer and he and his partner get a call about a dog left in an abandoned house. When they pull up Cole gets knocked sideways by the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. Brie and her son Josh find a dog in an abandoned home and wait for the animal rescuers to show up. They end up getting buddy out of the house and having a vet check him but now they have to find a place for him to go. Josh will not let the animal go so Mom takes the dog in. This starts the healing that Brie needs to get past the hurt caused by Josh's Dad. Such a heartwarming story. I love this new series. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,887 reviews
January 3, 2021
I loved this latest story by Kate Tilney and I can't wait to read more in this series. Brie and her son are out for a walk when they see an abandoned dog in a home. They call the nearest Animal Rescue to get the dog. Brie doesn't expect to meet Cole though. Cole is equally swept away by her. Before she realizes it, she is agreeing to foster the abandoned dog. Cole agrees to help them out and hopefully will be able to spend more time with her. Brie and her son haven't had an easy time in life. Will Brie and Cole have a chance to see if they are meant to be?

I received an ARC from the author/publisher for an honest review.
1,510 reviews4 followers
January 7, 2021
Brie is strolling down the street with her son, when they both notice a dog in the window of a house that is empty.

She decides to call the animal rescue centre. After waiting for over an hour for them to arrive, when they do, she is completely bowled over by the guy who steps out of the truck.

When Cole gets a call to free an abandoned dog, he gets on the road. When he arrives he is absolutely floored by the beauty stood on the steps that lead to the house. He has to know everything about her & now.

What ensues is a sweet & romantic love story that will melt your heart!

Well done Kate. I need more!
2,249 reviews15 followers
January 7, 2021
Brie and her son are on a walk when they notice a dog in a foreclosed home. She calls an animal rescue service and is instantly taken with Cole. Cole is equally taken with Brie and Josh her son. They foster the dog and Cole checks up on them every day. Can Brie trust again after a really bad marriage? This is just a sweet warm story. It has hot guys and dogs, what could be better. I loved the characters and the story line. Fantastic book.

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.
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4,104 reviews31 followers
January 4, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

This is the first book in the Mountain Man Animal Rescue series, it's a fast-paced well-written quick to read novella, no cliffhangers, no cheating.

Brie and her son, Josh has moved to the mountains to get away from her lying thieving ex, while on a walk they find an abandoned dog and call the local animal rescue, Cole is the hunky man who makes her heart beat and the way he responds to little Josh makes your heart melt.

Fast-paced, sweet, fun and steamy with some drama, definitely entertaining.
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9,614 reviews34 followers
January 5, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Brie and her son see an abandoned dog and she calls for help. Cole and his partner, Huck, arrive and it is instant attraction for Cole which soon turns to love. This is returned by Brie. Brie fosters Buddy the dog which turns out great as he helps rescue her when her ex, Thom, attacks and threatens her. Cole and Huck arrive to help in the rescue due to a bad feeling Cole has. It is quick read but packs a lot into it.
152 reviews4 followers
January 5, 2021
*Spoiler* I loved this book! It has all of my favorite aspects. It has the single mom, Brie who has really persevered through her ex-husbands addictive and criminal behavior which sent him to jail. As a single mother she worked hard, had some help from family and started a new life for herself and her young son, Josh in a new home in Alaska. Then they rescue an abandoned dog (my favorite part) and meet a hunky Animal Control Officer, Cole. And the rest is their HEA.

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2,286 reviews13 followers
January 8, 2021
I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this quick story about Cole and Brie. She's a single mom, to Josh, and they are in Alaska starting over. When on a walk they discover an abandoned home with a dog inside. She calls animal rescue. When Cole and Huck show up they get more than they bargained. Brie let's herself enjoy time with Cole. When a gut feeling has him rushing to her house, he thankful he listened. Great HEA.

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Profile Image for Ann Flint.
625 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2021
Whilst out for a walk Brie’s son Josh spots a dog in an abandoned house.
They wait for animal rescue, and she get a shock.
Cole arrives to help the dog.
Is love at first sight a thing?
They are smitten by each other.
She has a nasty past to get over and he has love to give her.
A wonderful heartfelt romance
Loved it

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2,032 reviews12 followers
January 9, 2021
As Brie and her son, Josh are walking past a foreclosed house, they notice a dog in the window. Brie calls animal rescue. Cole shows up. Cole is instantly attracted to Brie. He feels the need to take care of Brie and Josh. Brie decides to foster the dog. She is protective of her heart because of her divorce. This is a short, sweet read. The characters are relatable.

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1,642 reviews66 followers
January 11, 2021
This is such a cute read! Brie and her son Josh find an abandoned hide with a dog trapped inside. Getting a call to rescue a dog, Cole and his partner, stop by the house. One look at Brie and he’s a goner. Unfortunately, Brie has a past. Will her past take away her new found happiness or will love and a dog help her conquer it?

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1,345 reviews12 followers
February 8, 2021
This is a short and cute book.

Brie is a single mom who has been put through the ringer with her ex. She has decided to focus on raising her son and not deal with men. However, on a walk one day meeting a abandoned dog changes all of this.

Cole is an amazing man. I love how much he cares for animals and how he was so concerned about putting both Brie and Josh at ease. He was a rescuer heart and this included both people and animals.
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431 reviews
February 9, 2021
Wow a fantastic start to a new series, I’m going to love the Men of the Mountain Man Animal Rescue.
When Brie and her son Josh call for help with an abandoned dog it’s Cole to the rescue, literally! As Cole steps out of the truck he takes Brie’s breath away, while Cole feels an instant need to protect and care for Brie and Josh.
Can Brie trust again after a terrible divorce, can Cole restore her faith and trust?
Another wonderful story by Kate, love all her books!
1,042 reviews1 follower
February 15, 2021
Great book. Cole feel in love at first sight. Brie had he wall up because of her ex husband. Cole slowly broke thru those walls. They text daily he got along with her son Josh. When she didn't reply back he knew something was wrong. They drive by and come to find out her ex husband was out of jail and there to claim his ex and son. But Cole and his co worker Buck had different plans for him. He ended up back in jail, they got their happy ever after
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4,350 reviews5 followers
January 2, 2021
A great book taking place in Alaska. Brie and her son have moved here for a better life and to get aways from a past. But the past come back towards the end of the book. Loved Cole's character, even though he's in animal rescue, that's how he meets Brie and her 5 year son, they all get along great. HEA.
12k reviews75 followers
January 3, 2021
Brie and her son, Josh, are worried when they see the face of a dog in an abandoned house. She contacts the closest rescue center and waits for them to arrive. When Cole sees Brie, he immediately becomes tongue-tied. They have an instant attraction but her past may keep them apart.

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6,577 reviews35 followers
January 6, 2021
An enjoyable and exciting page turner and book one in the Mountain Man Animal Rescue series! The story line is well written, emotionally deep, well-developed, funny, and steamy with some issues. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is instant! Definitely recommended! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy.
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1,354 reviews5 followers
January 10, 2021
what a wonderful story, short and sweet full of insta love. she moved on for a new life with her son, but a rescue from a dog brings so much more to her. I enjoyed it, it is ideal, for in between and it makes you good. from me 5 stars

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2,555 reviews14 followers
February 23, 2021
Love these books

Wow, Brie and her son that meet Cole rescuing an abandoned dog. Interest sparks when she decides to foster the dog. Cole starts checking on them after hours. Brie has a lot of baggage from her ex-husband who is in jail. Intrigue ensues from that point on. Enjoyed reading this story, thank you. Written by Cindy :)
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