A gruff, emotionally scarred mountain man rescues a curvy, innocent romance writer lost in the wilderness-and their instant, undeniable attraction threatens to upend both of their carefully guarded worlds.Brandon Smart, a 40-year-old retired firefighter, has spent years building a solitary life in the mountains, far from the emotional entanglements of his past. But when he stumbles upon Eva King-a 24-year-old curvy and sheltered writer who's fled her controlling family to chase freedom-he's blindsided by an intense attraction he can't ignore. Eva, green with love but eager to write her first real romance novel, is equally captivated by Brandon's rugged charm and protective nature.As their connection deepens, they must navigate their age gap, Brandon's emotional scars, and Eva's family's attempts to drag her back into their suffocating control. Faced with danger and doubt, Brandon's possessive instincts and Eva's growing confidence collide in a steamy, emotional journey toward love and self-discovery. Muscadine Mountain Men feature the "hot pepper coupled with cherries" meaning each story has an innocent lady meeting a rugged older mountain man who will take her on a spicy ride, tearing down her inhibitions. Each book is a stand alone book and guaranteed with an HEA. Tropes: Age gap, small town romance, possessive alpha male, over the top romance, mountain man romance, curvy girl.