Halloween With The Mountain Man

Ozark Mountain Men #3

by Lily Birch

Can she love the man behind the mask?

Nancy
After inheriting a farm, I find myself on the verge of losing it just six months later.
I have two options. Secure a loan or sell the farm. I need this loan.
But my loan officer at the bank is new, and the person fixing their mistakes is none other than Elliot Quinn.
He’s a grumpy, local mountain man who’s never seemed to like me, and now my entire future rests in his hands.

Elliot
I’ve had a crush on Nancy Hunt for years, but I’m completely forgettable to her.
Working on her loan application has only driven that point home for me.
But when fate puts us together at the same Halloween party, things change.
She doesn’t recognize me behind my Dracula mask and… she’s intrigued by me.
What are the chances she’ll ever be more than a one night fantasy? Especially when it’s time to take the mask off and reveal my identity.

Author’s Halloween With The Mountain Man is a small-town, mountain man romance. The Ozark Mountain Men series are quick and steamy 1-hour short reads. They’re open door, full of heart and always have an HEA. If you like this one, check out the rest!

41 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2024

About the author

Lily Birch writes short and steamy instalove romance featuring sexy mountain men and the curvy women who fall for them.

She publishes a new short read every Friday. ❤️

She lives in the Ozark mountains in a one-stoplight town with her mountain man husband, a diva pug and a devious beagle.

Visit her at lilybirch.com to catch every new release.

Reviews

[Mafia Wife · Rating 3 out of 5]

She is a dreamer, her father passed away leaving her the family farm and she is trying to find a way to save it. She has looked for love in all the wrong places but still hoping it is out there somewhere for her. He is a banker, steady, and true, but he has been secretly in love with her for years, not that she has noticed. A Halloween costume party in town has them talking, he knows who she is but she can't figure out who he is. He thinks if she can't figure it out, he will always be invisible to her. But she is determined to figure out who her secret masked man is, because she knows he might be her happily ever after. This is a short story format so you don't expect to get detailed character development or complex storylines. This was a sweet little story about finding love that is right in front of you. It also has him at the insecure one, showing his vulnerabilities. They get their HEA and the epilogue gives you a glimpse into their future and the dreams they have planned.

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[Louise J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elliot fell for Nancy several years ago but she never seems to notice him which has made him a little resentful, but he still yearns for her. When he deals with her at the bank about her loan application, it’s all business between them, but when he puts on a costume and mask for a Halloween party, he’s able to relax around her. Nancy is intrigued by the man she doesn’t recognise with his mask on, and as they talk, they find that they have a lot in common. Moving to somewhere more private, things get intimate and very steamy fast, but what will happen when Nancy finds out how the man behind the mask is? This is a super-hot story which you will have to read in one sitting and then you might want to read it again straight away. Recommended for readers who love very steamy reads with strong but vulnerable characters who fit together perfectly.

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[Rosanne Medill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you like mystery with alot of sizzle? Well that's what you'll get in this exciting ebook. Elliot has been crushing on Nancy for a long time. There's a costume party he decides to go to. He recognizes Nancy, but she doesn't recognize him. Their chemistry is sizzling hot. Will Elliot and Nancy need a forever and get it? Can Nancy save her home and can she guess who the mysterious man is? Does Elliot reveal his identity and risk losing her? Just love this 5⭐️hit. This author is so very talented andhas youinterested in this ebook from the beginning. So if you like mystery, sizzling passion, and secret crushes then this exciting ebook is one that you won't want to miss.

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[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was surprisingly sweet and surprisingly steamy! The story revolves around a Halloween party at which a mystery man is dressed as Dracula… and keeps his mask on all. night. long. It’s not so much a mountain man romance. They technically live on a mountain, but there’s no flannel or axes in sight.
Here’s the breakdown:
MMC/FMC- Elliot and Nancy
Genre- Mountain Man Romance
Length- about 41 pages
Heat- they do the thing and use the P word.
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- sex
Tropes- Masquerade, Reverse Cinderella, Al Fresco Lovin’, The Loan A-Ranger, Secret Crush, Instalove.

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[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

One I'll timed laugh nearly destroyed both their lived

Elliot was a cute but boring banker type. He held a grudge against Nancy for turning him down years ago with a laugh. Misunderstanding her laugh for a brush off Elliot kept his distance till one Halloween. Dressed as Dracula Elliot set about charming his lady. Nancy was intrigued by Dracula and couldn't guess his true identity for a week. When she finally decided to ask Elliot if he is interested in more he got mixed messages from that darn nervous laugh. Their close encounter in his office sealed the deal of mutual desire. Cute proposal on Valentine's Day no less!

[Shelly Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elliot and Nancy’s story
Book Title-Halloween With The Mountain Man
Author-Lily Birch
MMC/FMC- Elliot and Nancy
Genre-Mountain Man Romance
Length-short story
Spicy level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ out of 5 peppers
Series-Ozark Mountain Men
What I liked-A short but sweet read that has a little intrigue for determining who her masked man is. It's full of steamy scenes for such a short read and has a good happily ever after ending with a proposal that's perfect for this sweet couple.
The chemistry between Nancy and Elliot was so hot.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

The PERFECT fall read, or really a perfect anytime read. Elliot was an AWESOME character, and Nancy was well-written.
The storyline was interesting and made for an enjoyable read.

This book is a standalone with no cliffhanger.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy Hunt needs a loan to save the farm she inherited and she has to go to Elliot Quinn, who she thinks does not like her. One Dracula mask and a Halloween party will bring these two together. I found their story to be entertaining and well worth reading. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cindy Hardegree · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quickie read that I found to be so entertaining that it was over before I was ready. Dracula’s costume mystified Nancy and when it turned into something better than just a roll on blankets. Well, it turns out her prince was there all along.

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[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Halloween With The Mountain Man: Mountain Man Romance story of Elliot and Nancy..A small town girl and the grumpy mountain man who loves her and her forever man..A quick,lovely,sweet,enjoyableand steamy read..Book 3 of One Hour Steamy Short Reads.

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[Jenifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and fun read that has a little mystery for the heroine in determining who her masked man is. It's full of steam for such a quick read and has a happy ever after ending with a proposal that's perfect for this couple.

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[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an entertaining mountain man, short story, romance book that holds your attention from beginning to end. The storyline is intriguing as the elements unfold. The characters are well written with steamy chemistry together. Enjoyed this book.

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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this one was amazing! I absolutely loved everything about this one hour read. It didn’t feel cheap or lacking story depth. I loved both the MCs and the story itself. I liked these guys so much I want a whole book 😭

I loved the public sex aspect and didn’t mind the HEA, for some reason, this one didn’t feel rushed. Keep it up, Lily! ❤️

[Ineta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy and Eliot's romance of Ozark Mountain men series. Small town's beauty queen and by-the-book kind of guy. He had crush for her for years. Will she finally notice him?
One more amazing reading in the series - short, steamy romance. Beautiful characters and nice story-line.
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[Linnette Parris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery Man

He has always loved her, but she never noticed him. She wanted to save her farm and needed a loan. Great story I enjoyed it very much, loved the conversations and the sweet ending.

[Keyyyy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and short story. Whie I can understand, his resentment felt a little ... petty. Good read though.

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[Librarian Jessie (BibliophileRoses) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nearly a five star!

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and mysterious Halloween unrequited love story. Great couple with great chemistry.

[LastNightInVegas · Rating 3 out of 5]

3

[Krystle Krystlesbookclub · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little Halloween mystery. Small town farm girl, hook up with a masked man. It's a spicy little novella.
Who could the masked man be in this small town?

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Needy Guy Gets The Girl

I love when the small town nerdy guy gets his dream girl. This was an adorable short, cute a tad spicy read.

[Alicia Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mystery man at a Halloween party and he knows everything about you! Yes sign me up ASAP. This was a great short story with a happily ever after. I love the characters and how for one night they pretended to be someone else. This is a cute short story with no drama! Just a chance of love when you step out of your box.