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Montana Pines #2
Montana Pines Summer Love
It’s never too late to start over.
WENDY THOMPSON, manages the Pine Meadows Resort in the mountains near the small town of Pine Meadows, Montana. She’s lived at the resort her entire life, inheriting the manager job from her late father. She’s always been too busy to waste time looking for romance. She’s content to live her life with only her small Australian shepherd, Chase, to keep her company on cold mountain nights.
Millionaire Real Estate mogul, BRYCE BUFFINGTON, just inherited Buffington Properties from his father. From his high rise office in downtown Boston, he struggles to decide which of their worldwide properties to liquidate. Most obvious solution? Sell the small Montana resort to help with the expenses of the larger ones in Paris and London.
When Bryce embarks on a trip to Pine Meadows Resort to assess its value, he finds Wendy to be not at all what he expected. She’s so much more, with her sparkling personality, wholesome good looks, and positive outlook on life. As the attraction between the two of them sizzles, both must decide where their true priorities lie. Can they take a chance on love or will the distance between them prove to be too great of an obstacle?
Find your home in Pine Meadows, Montana-where everyone feels like family.
WENDY THOMPSON, manages the Pine Meadows Resort in the mountains near the small town of Pine Meadows, Montana. She’s lived at the resort her entire life, inheriting the manager job from her late father. She’s always been too busy to waste time looking for romance. She’s content to live her life with only her small Australian shepherd, Chase, to keep her company on cold mountain nights.
Millionaire Real Estate mogul, BRYCE BUFFINGTON, just inherited Buffington Properties from his father. From his high rise office in downtown Boston, he struggles to decide which of their worldwide properties to liquidate. Most obvious solution? Sell the small Montana resort to help with the expenses of the larger ones in Paris and London.
When Bryce embarks on a trip to Pine Meadows Resort to assess its value, he finds Wendy to be not at all what he expected. She’s so much more, with her sparkling personality, wholesome good looks, and positive outlook on life. As the attraction between the two of them sizzles, both must decide where their true priorities lie. Can they take a chance on love or will the distance between them prove to be too great of an obstacle?
Find your home in Pine Meadows, Montana-where everyone feels like family.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2022
About the author
Jill Haymaker
46 books122 followersJill Haymaker writes contemporary romances centered in her home state of Colorado. After growing up in Indiana and Ohio, she moved to Colorado and feel in love with the beautiful mountains. She writes about adventurous women and the rugged cowboys they fall in love with. She currently has published 25 novels in her three series that take place in Peakview County, Colorado: The Peakview Series, The Aspen Ridge Series, and The Peaktop Dude Ranch Series. She is currently working on her new Montana Pines Series.
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August 29, 2023
Beautiful love story ♡ I want to move to Montana
September 29, 2023
This was my first book by Jill Haymaker and now I want to read everything she wrote!! Talk about the perfect escape. The setting was gorgeously described, and I felt like I was in the middle of the Montana forest in the Fall. I'm definitely going to plan a trip there in the future.
I'm 54 and this is one of the few times I've read a book in which the characters were actually close to my age. It was refreshing! The characters were all so real that when I finished reading, I missed them. It's so much easier to identify with characters who are experiencing things we've been through...divorce, choosing not to be married until later in life, overcoming the obstacles of meeting someone that leads a very different lifestyle, etc.
Wonderful story that I think everyone would love. Happy reading!
I'm 54 and this is one of the few times I've read a book in which the characters were actually close to my age. It was refreshing! The characters were all so real that when I finished reading, I missed them. It's so much easier to identify with characters who are experiencing things we've been through...divorce, choosing not to be married until later in life, overcoming the obstacles of meeting someone that leads a very different lifestyle, etc.
Wonderful story that I think everyone would love. Happy reading!
November 27, 2023
I loved it !!
Thanks for writing a book about a couple that are 60 finding love. This was a very good book. Their were so many things to love about this story. This is the second book in the series and they are best read in order because people from the other books are mentioned. Wendy was the manager of the lodge that Bryce’s company owned. They had met years ago when his parents stayed at the resort. It took Bryce awhile but he just couldn’t get Wendy off his mind and thought of her a lot. Wendy had had a crush on Bryce for years but he had left gone to Boston got married and had kids. She stayed single and ran The Montana Pines. His daughter almost ruined everything! I can’t say more without giving away spoilers. I highly recommend this book and the entire series!
Thanks for writing a book about a couple that are 60 finding love. This was a very good book. Their were so many things to love about this story. This is the second book in the series and they are best read in order because people from the other books are mentioned. Wendy was the manager of the lodge that Bryce’s company owned. They had met years ago when his parents stayed at the resort. It took Bryce awhile but he just couldn’t get Wendy off his mind and thought of her a lot. Wendy had had a crush on Bryce for years but he had left gone to Boston got married and had kids. She stayed single and ran The Montana Pines. His daughter almost ruined everything! I can’t say more without giving away spoilers. I highly recommend this book and the entire series!
July 16, 2026
Summer Love in the Montana Pines Country
A charming read about second chances between an over fifties couple from different sections of the country. A Boston resorts tycoon flies West to check out a resort he's just inherited. The lady manager fears losing her dream job as resorts manager if he decides to sell her mountain Montana retreat. She also fears losing her heart over this silver fox of a man who seems to be attracted to her, too. I read this book on my Amazon HD 10 Kindle Fire Tablet.
A charming read about second chances between an over fifties couple from different sections of the country. A Boston resorts tycoon flies West to check out a resort he's just inherited. The lady manager fears losing her dream job as resorts manager if he decides to sell her mountain Montana retreat. She also fears losing her heart over this silver fox of a man who seems to be attracted to her, too. I read this book on my Amazon HD 10 Kindle Fire Tablet.
January 8, 2023
Never to late to find your soulmate
I enjoyed the love story of seasoned adults finding their soulmate later in life. The story held my attention from the first chapter to the end. The description of Montana were excellent, makes you want to visit and get outside to clean air and nature. Another excellent book from Ms. Haymaker, can’t wait for the next book in this series.
I enjoyed the love story of seasoned adults finding their soulmate later in life. The story held my attention from the first chapter to the end. The description of Montana were excellent, makes you want to visit and get outside to clean air and nature. Another excellent book from Ms. Haymaker, can’t wait for the next book in this series.
April 17, 2023
Sweet romance
The story is engaging and the author was very detailed with the surroundings which was very romantic . Wendy was a hard work women who deserved to find the love of her life. Bryce was able to be open to love someone who was very different but who was honestly in love with him and not his money. Loved the book!
The story is engaging and the author was very detailed with the surroundings which was very romantic . Wendy was a hard work women who deserved to find the love of her life. Bryce was able to be open to love someone who was very different but who was honestly in love with him and not his money. Loved the book!
August 14, 2023
It is never too late to fall in love, and Mountain Lines Summer Love by Jill Haymaker is a fun, quick, delightful read that reminds readers of that fact. The engaging characters and the fast-paced plot absorb readers into the world of Pine Meadows Resort, and keeps readers turning pages quickly. Readers will want to read all the novels in the Montana Pines series!
July 16, 2026
love is a happy ending
I really liked the characters in this book. Not overly surprising considering that they were both very different characters and they both have similar needs but a family was important to them both.i like a little more spirituality in the stories I read maybe the next one.
I really liked the characters in this book. Not overly surprising considering that they were both very different characters and they both have similar needs but a family was important to them both.i like a little more spirituality in the stories I read maybe the next one.
July 9, 2023
Bryce & Wendy
What a beautiful story! Captivating from start to finish! I loved how Wendy had a crush on Bryce when they were kids, but she didn’t tell him anywhere in the story (unless I missed it). I’m ready to move to Montana! 5 Stars!
What a beautiful story! Captivating from start to finish! I loved how Wendy had a crush on Bryce when they were kids, but she didn’t tell him anywhere in the story (unless I missed it). I’m ready to move to Montana! 5 Stars!
July 20, 2023
Love in the making
Finding love as an aging adult is hard to do but the sweet love that happens by chance is truly amazing. Wonderful story about finding real love in your 50’s.
Finding love as an aging adult is hard to do but the sweet love that happens by chance is truly amazing. Wonderful story about finding real love in your 50’s.
July 22, 2023
Amazing
Love your stories. They are heart warming. The characters feel like someone you know. So happy this book popped up in my Amazon account.
Love your stories. They are heart warming. The characters feel like someone you know. So happy this book popped up in my Amazon account.
July 31, 2023
Old love
A sweet read about finding love after a life working. Wendy Thompson never married and not children. Bryce Huffington divorce with two children and no love.
A sweet read about finding love after a life working. Wendy Thompson never married and not children. Bryce Huffington divorce with two children and no love.
June 16, 2024
Great story
Another great story from Jill Haymaker!! Each one has it's own unique storyline and turns and twists. I love how she intertwined all of the characters.
Another great story from Jill Haymaker!! Each one has it's own unique storyline and turns and twists. I love how she intertwined all of the characters.
June 11, 2025
Has sex stuff
It was a good story until then. Sorry, cannot abide ungodly sexual union in books, or elsewhere. Off-putting. Will delete it.
It was a good story until then. Sorry, cannot abide ungodly sexual union in books, or elsewhere. Off-putting. Will delete it.
June 19, 2025
Good Story!
Just perfect timing of this story. Charactors were so believable and normal. Wonderful description of the scenery. Thank you for taking me to Montana
Just perfect timing of this story. Charactors were so believable and normal. Wonderful description of the scenery. Thank you for taking me to Montana
April 12, 2026
Great story
I love the way Jill crafts her stories. Her characters are real, flaws and all. I even reread them. It is like meeting old friends.
I love the way Jill crafts her stories. Her characters are real, flaws and all. I even reread them. It is like meeting old friends.
June 26, 2026
I am a huge fan of this author, I really enjoyed this story. I will definitely read more of this author. I loved the story so much. I highly recommend this book and author!
July 19, 2026
This was a great read. Couldn’t put it down.
July 23, 2026
CEO visits small resort his company owns in Montana with plans to sell it. He falls for the manager but also falls for the beautiful area. Great story
August 8, 2026
I loved this older romance read. Good characters and beautiful settings. Makes me want to visit Montana!
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