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Rugged Hearts #4
Seduced by the Mountain Man
He’s the wild river guide who avoids commitment. She’s the uptight lawyer who never lets go. Together, they’re about to break every rule on Devil’s Peak.
Zane Warner, Devil’s Peak’s legendary river guide and notorious bachelor, is a man of simple adventure, laughter, and dodging anything that even remotely resembles commitment. He’s the life of every party, the wedding officiant for his brothers, and the guy everyone knows will never settle down. But when Winter Hastings, a no-nonsense city lawyer and children’s advocate, crashes into his mountain playground with a plan to unwind, she’s about to give Zane his wildest challenge yet.
Winter’s life has been all work, all control. But this time, she’s desperate to prove to herself that she can let go and loosen up, and her sister’s charming mountain town seems the perfect place. When she meets Zane, his devil-may-care charm and easy confidence are both infuriating and magnetic. Soon, Zane is leading her into adrenaline-pumping adventures she never saw coming—including a whitewater rafting trip where one wrong turn pulls them into dangerously close quarters in a single tent. And as they navigate the currents together, the tension between them becomes impossible to ignore.
Zane thought he was immune to love, but Winter’s wit, fire, and unexpected vulnerability break down his defenses like no woman ever has. As one electric night around a campfire turns their connection from playful fling to searing wildfire, Winter starts to question everything she thought she wanted. And Zane? He’s starting to think that forever might look pretty damn good…if it’s with her.
Get ready for a story that’s as wild as the river itself, a steamy, opposites-attract, forced proximity, insta-love romance between a carefree mountain man and a strong-willed woman discovering her softer side—all set against the rugged beauty of Devil’s Peak.
The Rugged Hearts series is full of rugged, ex-military, mountain men brothers, steamy tension, seductive banter, and love worth fighting for.
Zane Warner, Devil’s Peak’s legendary river guide and notorious bachelor, is a man of simple adventure, laughter, and dodging anything that even remotely resembles commitment. He’s the life of every party, the wedding officiant for his brothers, and the guy everyone knows will never settle down. But when Winter Hastings, a no-nonsense city lawyer and children’s advocate, crashes into his mountain playground with a plan to unwind, she’s about to give Zane his wildest challenge yet.
Winter’s life has been all work, all control. But this time, she’s desperate to prove to herself that she can let go and loosen up, and her sister’s charming mountain town seems the perfect place. When she meets Zane, his devil-may-care charm and easy confidence are both infuriating and magnetic. Soon, Zane is leading her into adrenaline-pumping adventures she never saw coming—including a whitewater rafting trip where one wrong turn pulls them into dangerously close quarters in a single tent. And as they navigate the currents together, the tension between them becomes impossible to ignore.
Zane thought he was immune to love, but Winter’s wit, fire, and unexpected vulnerability break down his defenses like no woman ever has. As one electric night around a campfire turns their connection from playful fling to searing wildfire, Winter starts to question everything she thought she wanted. And Zane? He’s starting to think that forever might look pretty damn good…if it’s with her.
Get ready for a story that’s as wild as the river itself, a steamy, opposites-attract, forced proximity, insta-love romance between a carefree mountain man and a strong-willed woman discovering her softer side—all set against the rugged beauty of Devil’s Peak.
The Rugged Hearts series is full of rugged, ex-military, mountain men brothers, steamy tension, seductive banter, and love worth fighting for.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2024
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Aria Cole
197 books1,374 followersAria Cole is the pen name of a USA Today bestselling author who published her first book in 2012 and began writing contemporary romance long before that.
Her books always feature possessive alpha men and the sassy, curvy, nerdy heroines who love them, along with a healthy dose of irresistible insta-love and happily-ever-afters sweet enough to make your teeth ache.
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Her books always feature possessive alpha men and the sassy, curvy, nerdy heroines who love them, along with a healthy dose of irresistible insta-love and happily-ever-afters sweet enough to make your teeth ache.
Follow Aria on Amazon for new release updates, or stalk her on social to see which daring book boyfriend she's writing next!
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
November 15, 2024
These two are unlikely matches but perfect either way. Zane is a river guide, who likes adventure, laughter, and avoiding commitment at all costs. Then he meets Winter, who needs to unwind and loosen up. Unfortunately, things go wrong for her and Zane has to make it right. The electricity between is explosive and with all they have from the past, love becomes all-consuming for these two. A great story and you are going to love it as much as I did.
We have great humor, chemistry, action and great characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
We have great humor, chemistry, action and great characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2026
Walking on the wild side
Seduced by the Mountain Man is the fourth book in the Rugged Hearts series and is the story of Winter Hastings and Zane Warner. These two are complete opposites but they make for an entertaining and steamy hot story. She is a lawyer who works in the city as a child advocate. He is a river guide who does not take much serious except for his job. She needs to unwind and decompress and so comes to town to visit her sister. There she meets Zane and the sparks fly. He is a confirmed bachelor who runs fast at the first hint of any type of commitment. But with Winter there is something that pulls at his heart besides further down.
Seduced by the Mountain Man is the fourth book in the Rugged Hearts series and is the story of Winter Hastings and Zane Warner. These two are complete opposites but they make for an entertaining and steamy hot story. She is a lawyer who works in the city as a child advocate. He is a river guide who does not take much serious except for his job. She needs to unwind and decompress and so comes to town to visit her sister. There she meets Zane and the sparks fly. He is a confirmed bachelor who runs fast at the first hint of any type of commitment. But with Winter there is something that pulls at his heart besides further down.
November 9, 2024
Zane is a river guide, who likes adventure, laughter, and avoiding commitment at all cost. Well that is until lawyer Winter walks into his life and challenges him..
Winter needs to prove to herself she can unwind and loosen up. When meeting Zane shows her how to loosen up by white water rafting trip. But it goes wrong.
Both have to fight the chemistry between them . Zane finds himself falling in love with Winter.
We have great humour, chemistry, action and great characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Winter needs to prove to herself she can unwind and loosen up. When meeting Zane shows her how to loosen up by white water rafting trip. But it goes wrong.
Both have to fight the chemistry between them . Zane finds himself falling in love with Winter.
We have great humour, chemistry, action and great characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2024
Winter is a big city lawyer and Zane is a river guide/mountain man. These two are complete opposites but boy are they attracted to each other. When they get caught in a storm things heat up and sparks fly. Seduced by the Mountain Man is book four and a steamy addition to the Rugged Hearts series. The writing is well done, the characters are likable and the ending is sweet. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
November 6, 2024
You need to get this mountain man Zane into your kindle so you can see how he rocks Winter's world. I loved how Zane had no worries and Winter is a force to be reckon with at times, but their chemistry and instant attraction makes this book FANTASTIC and quick to read. Aria has written another fantastic read to make your days a lot more romantic and spicier.
November 8, 2024
The author has given us wonderful opposites attract story that pulls us into the lives of Zane and Winter. The story keeps us turning the pages with connection, denial and steam.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2024
Seduced by the Mountain Man
Another amazing story of the rugged mountain men. Taking the city out of Winter was a tough go for Zane, but he was definitely up for the challenge.
Another amazing story of the rugged mountain men. Taking the city out of Winter was a tough go for Zane, but he was definitely up for the challenge.
February 9, 2025
very good
Was a very good book. Was good from the first page to the last page. I really liked their rafting excursion.
Was a very good book. Was good from the first page to the last page. I really liked their rafting excursion.
March 12, 2026
Winter
Zane
Winter is Emma’s sister (MFC from book 1) she is a lawyer who needs a vacation and to relax, Emma has the best man for the job to help…. Her brother in law Zane
Dual V
Zane
Winter is Emma’s sister (MFC from book 1) she is a lawyer who needs a vacation and to relax, Emma has the best man for the job to help…. Her brother in law Zane
Dual V
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