Her Mountain Man Protector (Journey's Close, Alaska #1) by Gia Bailey

Her Mountain Man Protector (Journey's Close, Alaska #1) Reviews

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  Alison

  “She was hurt and cold and I’d found her. I’d saved her. Finders keepers.”
  
  I really enjoyed the story of mountain man Cain and survivor Violet. It was a quick read but it still didn’t feel overly rushed. I’m happy that I stumbled upon this series and can’t wait to read about the rest of the hot Mountain Men in Journey’s Close.
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  Granger McGringot

  What are the odds of two people, who battle with a ghost from the past, met in the middle of nowhere under weird circumstances. They saved each other without knowing; complemented each other.
  
  The story was short but had a thorough background story. Both MCs had their own ghost and difficulties. I liked how the story unfolds bits by bits; and told us how they both healing and helping each other in their own way. Sweet short swooning instalove story.
  
  No virgin
  No condoms
  No drama/angst
  No cheating, No OW, OM was h's abusive ex
  Possible trigger: domestic violence, though mentioned in passing
  HEA, Epilogue
  Overall score: 3.5 mountain man stars
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  Rebecca Grove

  Cain was a military man who moved to the Alaskan wilderness after he got out. Feeling guilty after being the only survivor from his unit, he feels like he doesn't belong with other people. For four years he was alone until he heard a voice calling for help. He finds a beautiful young woman stuck in the bog and frees her. Her name is Violet and she said that she was out camping and hiking but her unpreparedness makes him know she is hiding the truth. As he spends more and more time with Violet, he falls in love and is ready to save her again.
  
  Violet is on the run from a controlling and abusive husband. Her plan is to lose herself in the wilderness and possibly win her freedom. If her husband finds her, she will not go back. Her trip seems to have some unseen dangers like the bog she fell into. It also has a hot sexy knight to rescue her, Cain. She is very attracted to Cain but she is still trying to keep her distance. She is afraid what her husband will do to them. Cain seems ready to take any chance to have her.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Raecharmed

  Cain lives alone in the woods of the mountains when he finds Violet. Violet is on the run from her abusive husband and thinks she has finally found a place he won't find her. She ends up getting stuck in a dangerous situation and Cain saves her. He takes her back to his place to recover and Violet ends up staying with him. Violet feels safe with Cain and doesn't want to leave him so she decides to stay as long as he wants her. Cain knows that Violet is the one for him and he'll do whatever he needs to in order to make her feel safe and protected. Will Cain be able to keep her safe from her husband? Can they have a future together?
  
  This is an amazing story that will captive you from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Jenny

  Violet heads off into the forest to escape her abusive past and she’ll put her survival skills to the test as she has no intention of ever coming back out. Cain spent the last 4 years on the mountain alone just like he wants but when he finds Violet with terror in her eyes, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Cain is drawn to Violet as she soothes the demons that haunt him but Violet can’t let Cain in as she refuses to drag him into her mess. Danger is never far and when Violet’s demons catch up to her, it will be a battle to the death as Violet has no intention of going back to the nightmare she escaped from.
  
  I received an ARC of this book via Book Sprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  
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  Nancy Reads

  HER MOUNTAIN MAN PROTECTOR is a short story of an older man and a younger woman. After he finds her & saves her life, they almost fall instantly in love.
  
  Cain is living alone in an isolated cabin. He had served in the military, and had nothing but nightmares now of the time he served. When he thought he never would be happy to be alive, he hears a woman in distress screaming for help. She is hurt & cold. She had fallen into a bog & was waist deep in muddy cold water. He saves her and takes her to his home to tend to her injuries, and promises to be her protector. Her name is Violet and he tells her to rest easy, that she is now safe with him. Their happiness together will be tested by an evil man from her past. Luckily, the author Gia Bailey, guarantees a sweet HEA.
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  Kanani

  I'm new to this author, but I fully intend to remedy that. The is a wonderfully well-written story. The characters are caring, protective and honest with each other. They both believe they're broken from previous hardships or events in life, but they each happen to be exactly what the other needed. The love and affection for one another is heart-warming.Cain is honorable, loyal and tender. Violet is sensitive, thoughtful and timid. Their passion and desire is palpable. With a suspenseful storyline and interesting twists and turns, this is definitely a "to be read"!
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  casvec

  Violet is on the run from an abusive husband, hoping that this time she can get away when she gets lost and trapped in the Mountains. Cain has moved to a place that he can run from his past and demons, when one day he hears a cry for help. Violet and Cain's tale is one that you will find yourself on the edge of you chair as the struggle with the pull they feel for each other, while fighting with the past. You will find danger, suspense love and passion weaved into a beautiful tale.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Jess

  ✔Great short story.
  ✔Drama, danger, & romance.
  ✔Loveable characters
  -Violet is damsel in distress running into the forest to save her life.
  -Cain is a scarred ex-military man who falls smitten with Violet. He truly thinks he doesn't deserve her.
  
  This short story would make a fantastic full length novel.
  
  Characters = 4/5
  Plot = 4/5
  Romance = 4/5
  Mystery = 3/5
  Action =  5/5
  Darkness = 3/5
  Humor = 0/5
  Stars =  4 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
  Would I recommend this book = Yes
  Would I read future books by this author = Yes
  
  
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  Eliza

  I enjoyed this work quite a bit. I enjoyed meeting the characters and watching them grow over the course of the story. I am looking forward to meeting the other characters in the next installments and more from this author.
  
  I give this a four out of five stars.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Jill K. Davis

  Escape to the mountains...
  
  A short, quick read, with more action that typical for a short story. The climax was half expected, and half unexpected which was nice. I was a little frustrated with Violet in that she expected Cain to share all his secrets without sharing hers, but in the end... love won the day.
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  Iva Krazalkovičová

  I so love this book.. full of alpha male who goes after what his ...and what he wants.
  I realy enjoy it..and hope, there will be more to follow
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Tabatha Reed

  I can’t ever resist a big protective mountain man. This is a perfect, sweet instalove. Cain may have rescued Violet from certain death when she fell into a bog in the Alaskan wilderness but she saved him too from self inflicted punishment and solitude. These two needed each other.
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  Terri Zumbrook

  Cain and Violet
  
  I enjoyed the novella because Cain was a troubled recluse who rescued Violet, and then she rescued him from the memories that haunted him. He was her hero twice and was someone she could finally trust.
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  Maranda Prigmore

  Very good
  
  A good start to a new series for me. I enjoyed diving into the little town of Journeys Close. Meeting Cain and Violet. It was full of romance and a hint of suspense. Both characters have secrets. Can they find love in the throws of an Alaskan wilderness?
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  Elizabeth

  Cain and Violet
  
  Can lives an isolated life deep in the Alaskan mountains. The last thing he expects is to hear someone shouting for help. After saving Violet from a certain death, he decides to keep her but Violet is running from someone that's not ready to let her go. Solid read. Recommended
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  Winter

  I really enjoyed this! Both characters were sweethearts who had a rough path in life. Together they find love and redemption. Great story.
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  Amy

  I really enjoyed this book. It was romantic, there was danger in suspense, just a great read.
  
  
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  Katrina True

  So much love!!!
  
  This almost reminds me of a hallmark love story! This book was amazing, quick, sweet, and so heartfelt o loved it!!!!
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  Rebecca

  good read
  
  This book was well written and I absolutely loved this story. Poor Violet she went through hell because of the evil man.
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  Viv “BookVixen” Gutierrez

  Heroine has spread her legs for another man and shared her body with a loser, giving another man a part of her that will never belong to the hero—her innocence. And gone is the connection and bond that comes from the hero claiming that irreplaceable gift. Nope.
  
  DNF #SorryNOTsorry