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Trapped by the storm. Claimed by the man I was never supposed to want.

It’s been my dream to backpack the Alaskan wilderness. But, when a summer storm hits, my dad calls in the one person he trusted to keep me his best friend Hayes.

Rugged. Quiet. Dangerously handsome.

I remember him from my childhood. He was a fixture around campfires and fishing trips. But nothing prepares me for the man who shows up at my door.

Gone is the gruff, friendly face I once knew. In his place stands a man who looks at me like I'm everything he's ever wanted.

We're trapped together by the storm, with nothing but four walls, the crackle of a fire, and the wild pull between us.

He says he’s not letting me go.

He says I’m his.

And when Hayes makes a promise, he keeps it.

Possessive Mountain Man is a steamy, heartfelt, forbidden small-town romance with a fiercely protective hero, a curvy heroine who finally finds where she belongs, and all the forced-proximity heat you can handle. No cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA!

61 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2025

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1,050 reviews
June 9, 2025
Very little happens in this book. The characters are bland, not even given token personalities, and the plot is nothing, with little happening and even less explained.
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1,834 reviews
October 8, 2025
OMG!!! WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.

Hayes and Elise have known one another for a while, he's her father's best friend. Elise decides to go to Alaska where Hayes lives. Elise has wanted to know about Alaska since when her father went he never took her. Elise is out on a hike when an unexpected snow storm hits and she gets trapped in a cave. Elise's father calls Hayes to come rescue her. Hayes takes Elise back to his cabin where he gets her warmed up by the fire. Hayes lets Elise have his bed for the night. The next morning Hayes has breakfast made for Elise when she wakes. With nothing to do Elsie wander around Hayes's cabin and looks at his pictures. Hayes gives Elise a coat and they head outside, where he takes her snowshoeing. Then Hayes and Elise have a snowball fight then head back inside to warm up. With nothing else to do Elise decides to pay a game with Hayes. Hayes and Elsie start drinking, then she kisses him. Hayes puts a stop to it because he doesn't want to take her like this, he tells Elise to get some sleep they'll talk in the morning. The snow storm picks up overnight, Hayes tries to avoid eye contact with Elise. Hayes finds an old flannel shirt and gives it to Elise to wear. Elise looks for board games to play but Hayes doesn't have any. Elise finds a checkers game and set it up for them to play. After dinner they sit by the fire and Hayes asks Elise if she's ever whittled before. Hayes teaches Elise a simple heart, and she keeps it for the memories. Hayes then kisses Elise, then he pleasures her then they make love. When Hayes wakes the next morning Elise is in his arms. Elise asks Hayes to show her how to chop wood, so they head outside. When they come back inside Hayes makes them lunch Elise asks him if he's ever thought about the future and if she's in it. When evening comes they're curled up on the sofa when there's a knock on the door. Hayes answers to find Elise's father. Elise's father asks Hayes to step outside so that he can have a word with him. Elise's father asks him what he's doing, she's his daughter. Hayes tells Elise's father she's not a kid anymore, but he tells Hayes that people will be talking. Elise's father tells Hayes he's taking her home, when Hayes heads inside he sees Elise is already getting ready to go. Hayes doesn't fight for Elise, and lets her go. Elise is back home in her apartment, the days blur together. A few weeks after Elise returned home her father came to visit her. Elise's father asks her if she's mad at him, she tells him she gets it he's her dad. Elise tells her father she knows he was protecting her. Elise's father tells her he knows she misses Hayes, he just wanted to make sure she was making the right decision. Elise's father goes and opens the door and Hayes is standing there. Hayes tells Elise her dad and him had a talk, then he kisses her. Hayes apologizes for letting her go, Elise tells him she's sorry for not trying harder. Hayes tells her he loves her and Elise tells him she loves him too. Hayes asks Elise if she wants him to come in and she tells him no she wants to go home to his cabin. A few hours later, Elise is in Hayes truck headed to his cabin. A few months later, Elise is busy baking. Hayes has carved a surprise for Elise. Hayes asks Elise if she can come outside for a minute, then when she sees what he's been working on she's shocked. Hayes then pulls a ring out of his pocket, and asks Elise to marry him and she tells him yes. Elise tells Hayes he's stuck with her now and Hayes tells Elise he wouldn't have it any other way.
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1,610 reviews15 followers
June 15, 2025
Trapped by the storm. Claimed by the man I was never supposed to want.
It’s been my dream to backpack the Alaskan wilderness. But, when a summer storm hits, my dad calls in the one person he trusted to keep me safe: his best friend Hayes.
Rugged. Quiet. Dangerously handsome.
I remember him from my childhood. He was a fixture around campfires and fishing trips. But nothing prepares me for the man who shows up at my door.
Gone is the gruff, friendly face I once knew. In his place stands a man who looks at me like I'm everything he's ever wanted.
We're trapped together by the storm, with nothing but four walls, the crackle of a fire, and the wild pull between us.
He says he’s not letting me go.
He says I’m his.
And when Hayes makes a promise, he keeps it.

This contemporary possessive mountain man romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are an alpha, possessive mountain man, exceptional woman, resilient, intelligent, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with a possessive mountain man, mature, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, trapped by the storm, claimed by the man I was never supposed to want, drama, heartfelt emotions, forced proximity by the storm, he says he's never letting her go, she's his , and when Hayes makes a promise, he keeps it, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the possessive mountain man and explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful and unforgettable.

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480 reviews6 followers
June 17, 2025
Just wow! This is one ebook you definitely do not want to miss. Are you looking for adventure in the wilderness, a passion that's forbidden, and finding home? Then this ebook is just for you. Elise wants adventure before she starts her teaching job right out of college. Unfortunately she doesn't realize Alaska's unforgiving nature. Unexpectedly Elise is rescued by her Dad's bestie Hayes a very handsome mountain man she has had a crush on. Hayes is so surprised when he sees Elise a gorgeous young woman grown up and he's instantly smitten with but knows she's forbidden. Will Elise and Hayes never stop fighting to be together or will they just step away from each other because of their relationship with his best friend? Can Elise find a way to break down Hayes's walls and show him how important he is to her? Does Hayes finally decide to let Elise into his life and his heart despite knowing how his best friend will react and does he admit his true feelings for her? This extremely talented author has written this fantastic electrically charged 5 ⭐️winner that you won't want to stop reading. I absolutely encourage you to get this awesome ebook. You will love it as I did.

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3,332 reviews27 followers
June 16, 2025
Possessive Mountain Man by Kate Tilney ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Possessive Mountain Man is everything I crave in a quick, steamy age-gap romance—intense chemistry, forbidden tension, and a mountain man hero who is deliciously protective and wildly devoted.

Elise is adventurous, independent, and relatable, chasing her dream of exploring Alaska, only to be stopped in her tracks by a brutal storm—and a broody blast from the past. Enter Hayes: her dad’s best friend, the man she definitely shouldn’t want… but absolutely can’t resist.

The forced proximity? Perfectly executed. The cabin, the crackling fire, the slow simmer of attraction building into explosive heat—it’s cozy, sexy, and totally addictive. Hayes is the ultimate possessive alpha—quiet, rugged, and single-minded in his devotion. Once he realizes Elise is his, nothing will stop him from claiming her. And wow, does he keep that promise.

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2,509 reviews15 followers
July 14, 2025
Kate Tilney joins the multi-author Hot Mountain Nights series with the quick and steamy age-gap / dad's best friend Possessive Mountain Man. When post-doctorate Elise decides to head to the mountains of Alaska for her vacation before beginning her teaching job, she gets stuck in a freak summer snow storm. When her father finds out, he calls in reinforcements - his best friend and former military buddy who lives in a cabin nearby. Having been years since the two saw one another, Hayes and Elise feel an instant spark the moment he finds her. And as they wile away the hours in his cabin waiting for the storm to pass, the attraction grows. But with their age gap, his relationship with her father, and a job waiting for her, will they just share a steamy stormy fling or have they each find their forever? A fun, quick, swoon-worthy read.

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1,053 reviews9 followers
June 15, 2025
Possessive Mountain Man: Hot Mountain Nights is a steamy, fast-paced novella packed with rugged Alaskan vibes, sizzling chemistry, and all the forced-proximity heat you can handle. When Elise gets trapped in a cave during a brutal storm, her dad’s gruff (and dangerously hot) Army buddy Hayes comes to the rescue—and instantly claims her as his.

Hayes is your classic possessive mountain man: protective, intense, and not afraid to say “you’re mine.” Elise is smart, resilient, and holds her own. The chemistry? Off the charts. The romance? Instant and fiery. It’s a quick, spicy read with a sweet HEA and zero cliffhangers.

My only wish? A little more build-up to the romance—but for what it is, it totally delivers. Perfect for readers who love mature, explicit, alpha romances in wild, snowy settings. Kate Tilney knows how to bring the heat!
1,217 reviews
June 9, 2025
John has been telling Elise stories of his Army days in Alaska and with his friend Hayes. Now Elise is trapped in a cave during the worst summer storm Alaska has ever had. Fearing for his daughter’s safety, he calls Hayes to rescue her. When they meet, it’s instalove. He takes her to his cabin to wait out the storm. But as they spent time together, Hayes knows he is in trouble when he can’t stop thinking about making her his. Hayes promised John he would take care of Elise, but does that mean completely? What will John do when he finds his daughter with Hayes? Will he give his blessings and they have a HEA or will he keep them apart? The story was entertaining and the plot and characters were well-written.
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2,172 reviews7 followers
July 18, 2025
Elise is in a cave in the middle of a freak summer blizzard in Alaska. She earned her doctorate in May and wanted to be mostly off grid in Alaska for the summer before teaching in the Fall. Her father, John, was stationed in Alaska years ago and visits every August. He comes to Alaska to see his best friend from the Army who lives there year around.

Hayes Carter is her dad’s best friend. Elise has only met him a few times. Her dad sends Hayes to save her. They stay in his cabin while the storm rages outside. There is instant attraction between them.

I wondered if her dad would get in the way of them having a relationship. Cute story.

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2,573 reviews18 followers
June 15, 2025
Intriguing story with characters that captured my attention and interest. Elise seems to be struggling to get put from under her father's protective thumb, yet she lands herself in a situation where she's all to glad for his overbearing ways when he sends help. Oh, and what help he sends! Hayes, his best friend and former military team member, knows how to keep her safe, among other things. The connection and attraction were overwhelming and the storyline built the tension as their forced proximity kept the atmosphere thick. Will the spell break when the storm passes?

I voluntarily reviewed a gift copy of this book. Happy Reading Y'all 📚
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558 reviews5 followers
June 10, 2025
Homem Da Montanha Possessivo

Eu confesso que esperava mais desse livro. Não que ele tenha sido de todo ruim, mas não foi a melhor história de mountain man que eu já li. Não gostei muito da forma como eles não lutaram um pelo outro na reta final, foi bem decepcionante isso. Fiquei com a impressão de que o relacionamento deles era ditado pelo pai dela. Terminaram porque ele assim determinou e só ficaram juntos porque o homem resolveu juntar os dois de novo. Um pouco mais de atitude do casal e iniciativa própria pra ficarem juntos teria sido apreciado. Mas vida literária que segue.
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1,701 reviews1 follower
June 11, 2025
Love how this series takes you to mountains all over the country. This story takes place in Alaska where even in the summer snow is a threat. Hearing about the Alaskan wilderness from her dad, Elise decides to take a trip there before she starts teaching. Getting stranded in a cave during a freak blizzard her father sends his best friend to rescue her. Hayes will do anything for his best friend, but when he rescues Elise the heat between them is hot enough to melt the snow and his heart.

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4,552 reviews91 followers
March 23, 2026
Hayes. Rugged. Quiet. Dangerously handsome. I remember him from my childhood.
He was a fixture around campfires and fishing trips. But nothing prepares me for the man who
shows up at my door. Gone is the gruff friendly face I once knew. In his place stands a man who looks at me like I'm everything he's ever wanted. We're trapped together by the storm, with
nothing but four walls, the crackle of a fire, and the wild pull between us. He says he’s not letting
me go. He says I’m his. When Hayes makes a promise he keeps it.
I enjoyed this read. 4☆
946 reviews4 followers
June 13, 2025
Hayes is a mountain man.
Elise has found herself stuck in a cave in a freak summer snowstorm in Alaska.
Tropes:
Age-gap, dad's best friend, best friends daughter, off-limits, mountain man, damsel in distress, forced proximity, HEA romance.

A special thank you to Kate Tilney and Booksprout for providing me with an eARC book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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1,884 reviews6 followers
June 15, 2025
After earning her doctorate, Elise takes a much-needed vacation to Alaska. However, she gets caught in a summer snowstorm and needs to be rescued. Hayes, a close friend of Elise's dad, is sent to find her. The attraction they feel is completely unexpected. This is an excellent short read with a great plot. Prepare for steam as the snow falls and a perfect happy ending for Hayes and Elise.

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2,098 reviews
June 15, 2025
3.5-4*
A sweet age gap romance. Elise finds herself rescued from a snowstorm by her father’s friend. Hayes is taken immediately with Elise but his attraction to her and the fact that she is his friend’s daughter causes tension. Can they have a future together? I enjoyed how they got to know one another as they worked toward their HEA.

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1,809 reviews9 followers
June 15, 2025
This multi author series is turning out to be a great read. Possessive Mountain Man is a great addition to Hot Mountain Nights. When summer storm roll in to the Alaskan wilderness Elise's dad calls in Hayes to keep herself! This novella has a great storyline, with wonderful characters. The series is turning out to be a great read!.

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2,536 reviews26 followers
June 15, 2025
Elise has gone to Alaska as her father is always talking about it. She goes in summer and sets off for a hike, then the weather changes and she hides out in a cave! Her father sends reinforcements, his friend, Hayes. He takes her back to his cabin, trying hard not to take advantage of her, but she's as interested in him!

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Another great short story from Kate
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1,829 reviews6 followers
June 15, 2025
Possessive Mountain Man is sultry seduction in a novella. Elise and Hayes have intense chemistry, each fighting the pull since her father is his best friend. Stranded in a blizzard with just one bed? Oh yes, the tension ratchets up with each turn of the page and the electricity zinging between these two is dynamite. I loved every moment of this short and hot romance.

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3,240 reviews26 followers
June 17, 2025
Who loves a sexy, broody, possessive mountain man? Me me me! Possessive Mountain Man was a smoking hot read by Kate Tilney. After a blizzard leaves Elise stranded in Alaska. her dad calls his best friend Hayes Career for help. Elise goes from freezing to blazing hot when she sets eyes on Hayes. He knows she's off limits but Hayes obsession with Elise grows more intense the longer they are stranded together. Will he let Elise go once the snow melts? Definitely recommend.
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5,468 reviews23 followers
June 22, 2025
Possessive Mountain Man is a forbidden small-town romance story of Hayes and Elise..A former military and her father best friend and the man who captured her heart..She was in Alaska for an adventure but one storm and one hunky mountain man trapped in a cabin and the feelings they've felt toward each other..A heartwarming,sweet,steamy and wonderful romance read..

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2,935 reviews10 followers
June 10, 2025
Hot Mountain Nights story for Elise and Hayes. Hot dog that was a delicious treat of romance and older man younger woman love story with a twist. But this story makes me smile at how these two meet and the way Hayes tries so hard not to fall for Elise.

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2,507 reviews12 followers
June 12, 2025
A down home story with the unpredictable weather of Alaska, where Elisa went for a summer hike and got caught in a blizzard. Her father sent his bestfriend, Hayes to rescue her. Even with the age difference, they felt a spark when they touched. Hayes tried to fight it every way possible.

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4,091 reviews124 followers
June 15, 2025
…you ever notice that Mother’s Best Friend romances aren’t a thing?

MMC/FMC- Hayes and Elise
Genre- Mountain Man Romance
Heat- open door. A lot of We Shouldn’t.
Series? N
Safety? Y
Triggers? N
Tropes- Father’s Best Friend, Forced Proximity (snowbound), Damsel in Distress, Age Gap, Off Limits.

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5,284 reviews
June 16, 2025
I was totally surprised by how much a secondary character ended up shaping the story! He shows up towards the end, but he really becomes the key to changing the relationship between our main characters. Absolutely loved that twist!.

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4,116 reviews31 followers
June 16, 2025
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

An entertaining addition to the Hot Mountain Nights Anthology, it can be read as a standalone story. The storyline flowed well and was entertaining. The dads best friend storyline was cute and steamy. I liked both Elise and Hayes. They had plenty of chemistry between them to keep them warm on a stormy night.
Good Story.
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4,330 reviews39 followers
June 30, 2025
Elise is hiking in Alaska when she gets into a snow storm and her father alerts his best friend Hayes to save her. Hayes is her father's best friend and when they see each other again (after a decade) they instantly fall for each other, but what will her father think about all of this ?? Insta love, age gap, father's best friend, sweet, romantic and with a sweet HEA 😍
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10.3k reviews35 followers
June 11, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I'm glad that Hayes and Elisa fell in love after he rescues her. Even better is that her father accepts their relationship.
638 reviews2 followers
June 13, 2025
Elise is smart, determined, compassionate and studious. Hayes is adventurous, hardworking, talented and peaceful. This story is sensual and fun.

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2,203 reviews14 followers
June 13, 2025
Elise gets trapped by a freak summer storm and who comes a rescues her, her dad's best friend Hayes. Only Hayes is so much more than she remembered him being and she's not a little girl anymore.

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