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❤️A curvy single mom, a mountain police officer, and one silly squirrel who might steal your heart...and theirs.❤️

Jodi

Being a single mom isn't easy.
Living in the mountains isn't easy.
Life just isn't easy since my husband died.
Don't get me wrong, my son Kolter is the best, and he tries to be the man of the house, but he's only ten. I can't expect too much of him.
But then a squirrel...a silly little squirrel...comes into our lives in the most hilarious way.
When Sheriff Cain comes over he finds himself facing the squiggly, chattering little beast.
And I find myself feeling things I haven't since Franklin's death.
But I have to protect Kolter.
And my heart.

Cain
She's a buddy's wife, but he's gone.
And there's a code among all of us.
If one of us goes down, we'll take care of the family, but we won't take care of the wives.
I try to avoid Jodi, but when she calls, I can't.
It's my duty to protect.
Even if it's against one wild and crazy squirrel.
I've never thought I'd be a father, and I'm not sure I'm ready.
But sometimes there's a feeling you can't get rid of.
And Jodi's a feeling times a hundred.
I follow the rules, but when it comes to her, I'm willing to break the biggest one.

A romcom series for readers who romantic comedies where love and laughter jump off the pages, with a fluffy tail to boot.

If you like strong female heroines, and sweet, but broken, heroes, then you'll love these sweet and steamy short stories from Brynn Hale. No cliffhangers. No cheating. And only a happily ever after that will have you feeling all the feels.

61 pages, ebook

Published October 29, 2021

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Brynn Hale

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Brynn Hale is a Midwest girl who can spot--and swoon over--a hard-working guy a mile away. She believes in winks across a crowded room, guys who do the dishes, a blue-collar alpha will always win a heroine's heart, and a martini or craft beer is the perfect accompaniment to her stories. You can visit her at https://www.facebook.com/Brynn-Hale-A...

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11.7k reviews49 followers
November 2, 2021
Franky and his nuts

Silly Squirrel is the second book in the Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue series and this one had me laughing out loud while also melting my heart. The story is about Jodi Duggy and Cain Stroll. Jodi was widowed almost four years ago when her husband was killed in an accident while working as a mountain ranger. Since then she has been a single mother to ten year old Kolter and is the town's only pharmacist. Kolter is like his father as he has an affinity for the animals and seems to be able to talk with them. So he has gotten himself into a bit of trouble lately by feeding them when he should not be, from squirrels to larger animals. Cain is a mountain ranger who worked with Jodi's husband before the accident. Since then he has watched Jodi and Kolter waiting for the right time to pursue Jodi. But four years is enough time and when the opportunity presents he takes it and runs. The only problem may be a Franky, a silly squirrel, and Jodi, who runs to and then away from him. Cain is not about to let Jodi get away from him now though as all he wants to do is love her and Kolter, bringing her happiness and life again.

This is a sweet, spicy and humorous story, along with touching on some deep emotions. The characters are all nicely written and I really love that fat silly squirrel, Franky and all the legs he climbs. This is another wonderful story and a great addition to this series.
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Author 2 books28 followers
October 31, 2021
Silly Squirrel is the second book in Brynn Hale’s Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue series. Readers witness the romantic journey between Jody Duggy and Cain Stroll. She is the local pharmacist and a widow raising her 10-year-old son, Kolter. He is the Director of the local ranger station and a friend of her deceased husband, who died in a tragic accident four years ago. As the years pass, Cain begins to have feelings for her. Acting on his attraction poses a quandary. Will she be open to falling in love? Destiny brings them together through Kolter and a silly squirrel. To discover what unfolds you must read this book.

I enjoyed this sweet romance. I liked the fast-paced and action-packed character driven plot. Ms. Hale’s lead characters are solid. I like observing their evolution. Her use of descriptive language and dialog helps move her plot along and act as hooks capturing the reader’s attention. Job, well done, Ms. Hale.
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3,698 reviews28 followers
November 4, 2021
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the second book in the Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue series. In this book, Jodi is a widow and single mother. Her late husband was a ranger who was killed in the line of duty. Jodi is the town pharmacist and works closely with the town's doctor and the vet. When Jodi gets a phone call that her son has been caught feeding the wildlife, she goes to the ranger's station and talks to Cain. Cain is a ranger and very attracted to Jodi. Cain wants to be with her and wonders if he can ask her to dinner, or if it would be against the code because he worked with her late husband. Cain is determined to show Jodi she is worthy of being loved again and she can be happy again. I really liked this book. I like Cain. He was patient with Jodi and understood she was torn. I think she had to learn to move on and allow herself to be happy again. Good one.
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October 30, 2021
The second novella in Brynn Hale's the Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue series is Silly Squirrel, a super sweet, steamy and short romance. Widowed Jodi is trying to keep it all together as she raises her son Kolter in a small mountain town. When he gets into trouble attracting the local wildlife, she and ranger Cain are thrown into each other's orbit - and Cain is intent on helping Jodi move on. Jodi and Cain have ridiculous chemistry, and his tender loving care of both her and her son is absolutely swoon-worthy. This is a fast-paced, steamy and sweet short romance, with some very engaging characters - including Franky the squirrel ;)

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5,045 reviews28 followers
October 30, 2021
Jodi is a single mom of a ten year old, she lost her husband four years ago. One day her Cain calls, her son has been up to something. She leaves work and finds out he has been feeding animals and he has the scratches to prove it.

Cain has been avoiding Jodi, she makes him feel things, but then Kolter starts feeding the animals. It can be dangerous for both him and the animals, he with scratches and them with not wanting to hunt for food.

Is it time for Jodi to move on? She has to think of Kolter, does Cain want a ready made family? This sweet and steamy read, will give you the feels.

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669 reviews6 followers
November 14, 2021
Jodi Duggy has been a widow for four years. Her and her son, Kolter, stayed in the mountains after her husband passed away. Now, she's starting to feel something for his fellow Ranger and she doesn't know how she feels about it.

Cain Stroll knows the rule of the Mountain Rangers... don't fall for another ranger's wife. He's been having these feelings for a while and he doesn't know how he feels about it.

This was the second book in the Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue series. I love this series! It's so cute and funny! It's just what I need after a long day and need something lighthearted. Can't wait for the next one!
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6,131 reviews57 followers
January 23, 2022
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Silly squirrel is the second book in the ‘’mountain man wild animal rescue’’ 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. Jodi is a single mother and a widower. Cain wants Jodi but will he get his woman?
The chemistry between Jodi and Cain is clear to see and I liked them together.
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 look forward to more books from this series.

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1,361 reviews1 follower
November 5, 2021
Her son

She's been a widow for 4 yrs and thinks only of her son. He's been attracted to her for a while now. Her son lives to draw and animals. He tried to feed a mountain lion so he can draw it. He's in trouble with the ranger and his mom. The ranger invites them to eat since their supper is gone. She quits fighting her attraction to the ranger but it scares her. It's a good thing he understands and he waits till she's ready to marry him. Lol the day that their daughter is born.
2,333 reviews7 followers
October 31, 2021
Jodi is in “mom” and “widow” modes, not leaving any room for moving on with anyone else even after four years. Cain, one of her husband’s coworkers, decides it is time to make his move after an issue involving her son Kolter. Kolter is putting himself in dangerous situations with local wildlife. Ranger Cain ends up being part of the discussion. Things move kind of quickly after that, especially since it’s a short story.

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57 reviews4 followers
November 1, 2021
This is the second book in the Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue Series. Jodi is a widow with a 10 yr old son who loves the wildlife. He doesn't always do the safest things regarding the wildlife and it causes problems. Cain is a park ranger that tries to keep Kolter, the son safe. This story is fast paced, cute, funny, has wildlife animals. Would recommend.

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224 reviews4 followers
May 25, 2022
This is the second book in the Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue Series. Jodi is a widow with a 10 yr old son who loves the wildlife. He doesn't always do the safest things regarding the wildlife and it causes problems. Cain is a park ranger that tries to keep Kolter, the son safe. This story is fast paced, cute, funny, has wildlife animals. Would recommend.

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9,778 reviews33 followers
October 30, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It is a nice story of Cain pursing Jodi and convincing her to give him a chance. Jodi is a widow but it is time to move on and Cain is perfect for her and her son, Kolter. I really enjoyed the scene that gave the book it's title.
7,160 reviews33 followers
October 30, 2021
A fun and entertaining second book in this series Mountain Man Wild Animal Rescue. This is the story of a single mom Jodi and Cain a park ranger that worked with her late husband and one silly squirrel. This is a quick, fun read that will keep you reading all the way through. I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to read more from this series.

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10.7k reviews28 followers
November 7, 2021
After the loss of her husband Jodi dedicates herself to her son but when she's around Cain she feels something she hasn't felt in years. I loved the way the author brought these two together. This is a sweet, second chance love story with likable characters, humor, and a well fed squirrel. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
8 reviews
December 9, 2021
Cute story, but needs editing

I read this short story in one sitting . The plot involved cute animals, a yummy hero, and a loving heroine. The problem I ran into was the terrible editing. Misspelled words, wrong words used in a sentence, obviously spellchecker was used, but context was not checked. I usually enjoy this author a great deal, but not this time.
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3,544 reviews27 followers
February 5, 2022
Jodi is the only pharmacist in town, and she is a single mother. It hasn’t been easy since her husband died.
Cain is a Ranger who knew her husband and feels the need to protect them.
Kolter and a silly squirrel make possible what looks impossible.
A sweet, fun and cute story.
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5,681 reviews2 followers
October 29, 2021
The title alone was well worth the read. I loved this story of waiting for the right time and knowing that yes, you can have love again. I do need Kolter to grow up and follow in his dads footsteps.

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Author 26 books232 followers
October 29, 2021
"A curvy single mom, a mountain police officer, and one silly squirrel who might steal your heart...and theirs." This was very cute. Kolter is awesome. He definitely keeps his mother busy, and don't get me started on the squirrel. 😂
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959 reviews6 followers
October 31, 2021
I loved reading about Jodi and Cain. They were amazing characters and their story was just so good. Would just love to read more about them and their future.

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273 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2022
Tender

Very touching, full of hopes HEA. Great characters, sweet story and good pace for a short story. Of course, the main twist goes in an instant, nevertheless the feelings and emotions felt real.
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2,592 reviews5 followers
October 31, 2021
Squirrel

This was a cute read. You have to read this book to see where the squirrel goes. It was hilarious. Love this author’s books
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3,173 reviews
November 9, 2021
cute and quick

This was a really cute and quick read. It covered all the feels, funny, sweet and steamy. Great fast paced read.
1,613 reviews2 followers
March 7, 2022
Hopeless Romantic

This story is so adorable. Cain and Jodi love story is so good. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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2,355 reviews9 followers
November 28, 2021
Book #2 in this series. An entertaining read about a strong independent mom and a protective Ranger. Jodi and Cain have a great connection and chemistry. Add is a cute kid and some squirrelly antics and you have a cute fast paced read. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
12.1k reviews75 followers
August 7, 2022
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Cain, Jodi and her son, Kolter, and does not let go. Jodi has been a single parent since her husband died four years ago. She is trying to be the best she can but does not date. When Cain calls to let her know that there is some minor trouble with her son, he wants to be there to help her. Will she let down her walls and allow Cain to be important to her and Kolter?

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