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A Secret Baby Mountain Man Romance

A baby? Impossible.

I moved to the mountains to start a new, quiet life.
Danger followed me.

Aiden is my protector.
A gruff ex-Marine who saved my life
When the men who killed my father came for me.
Sparks between us turned to a hot affair
Hiding out in his cabin has its perks.

Hunted by the Mob after they took out my dad,
I have to stay alive.
For Aiden. For our baby.
I won’t keep this a secret,
Even if it costs me the man I love.

I could heal Aiden’s wounded soul.
We could be happy together.
If he can save me in time…

225 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 22, 2021

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Profile Image for anouk♡ semi-hiatus.
381 reviews11 followers
September 17, 2022
Well, that was a disappointment. I had really high hopes for this book, with all the high ratings and great reviews. But wow, I was really struggling to finish this.

This story is about Desiree who grew up in a mafia family and is now on the run from her family’s enemies. She moved into a small town and after getting trapped in a blizzard, she gets rescued by mountain man Aiden. So far it sounds fine, but boy oh boy, that’s when the cringe starts..

Without getting into any details.. how is this girl still alive? I personally have never been in any actual danger and my survival skills are, without a doubt, way better!



If this were in any way an accurate representation of the mafia, no one would be afraid.

Than the romance.. it’s just akward. The dialogues were like two robots trying to sound human and there is no chemistry whatsoever.

I could rant about this book and the stupid choices and boring smut scenes for hours, but I'll try to keep the spoilers to a minimum here. Although, I don't recommend reading it. I'm definitely not going to read the sequel.

Profile Image for QuinnReads.
3,780 reviews218 followers
January 5, 2022
Definitely Not My Favorite

I have read a lot of Natasha L. Black's books over the years and this is the first, and hopefully only, time I was thankful that it was over. Desiree made too many decisions that I'd expect from a naive young girl, barely a woman, not the mafia princess she was. Even sheltered from the harsh realities of the mob, she should have had a few more clues. It simply drove me crazy and made it hard for me to get into the book. (Quick hints: when you're on the run, get a new identity, use burner phones, and stop calling home!)

I liked Aiden and all of his damaged baggage, even when his decision making was a bit questionable for someone with his military background. I did like how he struggled to make friends and how he slowly embraced his friendship with Brett.

As for the happy couple as a unit? Their chemistry was a little forced, in my opinion.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Raecharmed.
9,308 reviews70 followers
December 24, 2021
Aiden is living a solitary life in the mountains when he meets Desiree. Desiree is on the run after her mob boss father was executed by a rival that wants to wipe out her whole family. So, she moved to this quiet mountain town to start over. She is on a hike before a snowstorm is to hit when she gets lost. She stumbles upon Aiden's cabin, and he rescues her from the cold. Sparks fly between them, but neither is ready to act on it. Once she is able to leave, she decides to make Aiden some cookies to repay his kindness to her. Its not long before they give into each other. They start seeing each other but she hasn't told him about her father or about the threatening phone calls. However, Aiden is at her place with her when the men show up for her. He helps her get away. Will he be able to help keep her safe? Will this cause Aiden to end things with her?

This is an amazing story that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
Profile Image for Catheryn.
1,378 reviews28 followers
October 15, 2022
Slow paced thriller? Is there such a thing?

I was a bit disappointed in this book. It was pretty slow moving. The characters had pretty decent chemistry but romance was bland at best. The heroine was pretty silly. She was careless knowing that this other mafia group was after her. Especially being from a mob family, I was surprised at the poor decisions she was making.....MOSTLY the decision at the end.

Overall, an adequate read.
Profile Image for Dora Harvey.
1,126 reviews12 followers
January 7, 2022
I am rating this a 4.5 stars because it wasn’t dark enough for a Mafia romance. This is the first book (A) of the Alphabet Mountain series. This secret baby romance has a twist of suspenseful Mafia that is packed with murder, mystery, danger, kidnapping, passion, and twists and turns—some you see coming, some you don’t. This is Aiden and Desiree’s story in the small town of Ashford, TN. Aiden is a handsome and sexy brusque ex-Marine who liked living a solitary life in the mountains away from a lot of people and minding his own business. So, he built a cabin and lived off the land. Desiree is the only daughter of a Mafia boss that had a lot of enemies. Her mother was murdered when she was young, and it was just she and her father. When Desiree’s father was killed by one of his Mafia rivals, she was on the run and in danger for fear that the same people who killed her father were after her. She settled in the small town of Ashford to start her life over, but she kept in touch with her best friend, Sammi. During a winter storm, Desiree is hiking and gets lost because of the storm, and Aiden happens to rescue her. The explosive attraction and passion between Aiden and Desiree is unparalleled—it is off-the-chart hot! Their journey is full of hurt, trust, lies and secrets. Lines will be crossed, secrets will be revealed. Will the men hunting Desiree find her? Will Aiden be able to find Desiree before it is too late and save her from her enemies? What happens next? Well, read this amazing story and find out—you won’t regret it! Natasha Black manages to weave twisted plots centered on romantic ideas with artfully developed main characters that you will not be able to put this book down. I RECOMMEND this book! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Terri Eaches.
571 reviews8 followers
February 6, 2022
Aiden and The Mobsters Daughter❤❤❤❤❤

A great start to a new series from Natasha L. Black!!! Aiden is retired military and living his peaceful life in a mountain cabin in Ashford Tennessee. Desiree is on the run from whoever killed her Mob boss father and ends up in the quiet mountain town. Getting lost on a hike before a storm wasn't in Desiree's plan but thankfully she found a cabin and a sexy good samaritan. What starts out as a helping hand turns into something else. When Desiree gets that fateful call they're coming after her the stakes get higher and her best friend Sammie insists on sending her dad and his mobster crew. Aiden's friend and neighbor has the perfect hiding place at his cabin when goons show up at Aiden's in the middle of the night. Throw in a mob turf war, an unexpected pregnancy and a kidnapping and the quiet mountain life is no more. Will Aiden and Alfonso's crew get Desiree back unharmed so he can make a life with the woman be loves??? A MUST READ!!! Great characters that captivate your attention from the first page to the last. His/her PIV, no cliffhanger and a HEA!! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and happily purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Looking forward to the next story...B is for Bret.
2,060 reviews2 followers
December 22, 2021
This is a is a beautiful love story about an ex military man, Aiden who builds and lives in his cabin in the mountains and Desiree who is from the city running from those out to end her life, the mafia who also killed her father just a week ago. Desiree finds this sleepy small town in the mountains and rents a place. On her 1st day she goes for a hike and a storm comes on hard and faster than she thought and she ends up rescued by Aiden. They end up at his cabin with the snow coming down hard for a couple of days. When Desiree has an unexpected call and visitors Aiden takes it upon himself to keep her safe. They get to know one another and become closer and have a connection where it’s natural between them. These 2 get help from Aiden’s friend and her best friends dad and his men. When Desiree discovers something is wrong with her she escapes into town and ends up captured. Aiden and the guys need to find a way to get her back before the bad guys make an example of her. Once Aiden has Desiree he gives 100% of himself to Desiree and their future, whatever it may bring! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,932 reviews4 followers
December 23, 2021
Slow build, secret baby romance with a side of adrenaline rush
A Is For Aiden by Natasha L. Black, a secret baby romance has a lot going for it. There seems to be a constant hum of adrenaline in the background that pops up into the foreground from time to time. Between the setting of the mountains, the weather as well as life on the run, things only settle when Aiden and Desiree are together. These feelings and internal thoughts are confusing and unsettling considering their individual circumstances.
The plot brings Desiree and Aiden decidedly together as the danger to Desiree becomes apparent to Aiden. There is a slow build between Aiden and Desiree as well as the tension of impending doom of danger in the threat to Desiree’s life. The relationship between these two stutter starts in a way, stalls as Desiree wrestles with her feelings of helplessness at her situation.
Overall, determination to keep Desiree safe brings all of Aiden’s protectiveness to the surface then proximity provides opportunity for love. The surprise secret baby brings it all together rounding out the ending in a HEA.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
2,555 reviews14 followers
December 31, 2021
This book has it all

It has mountain men, the mafia, death/murder, intrigue, friendships and love. It was a great book. Desiree and her best friend (Sammi) grew up within sphere the "family", they have a lifelong friendship. Their fathers were trying to run business in a more peaceful manner but still used force when necessary. Desiree's mother was murdered when she was young, her father just recently. She went on the run hoping by leaving the city "they" wouldn't try to get her. She kept in touch with Sammi. Desiree settled down in a small mountain town where she meets Aiden after getting caught in a storm while walking a trail. After getting back to her house, she received a phone call and unwanted visitors. Things hit the fan after they came into the picture. You'll meet Brett, Aiden's friend and Sammi's father and his crew. It gets pretty intense and exciting, really exciting. Such a good read. I enjoyed it a lot and hope you will too. Written by Cindy :)
Profile Image for Kathy.
2,613 reviews43 followers
December 6, 2022
This is the first book in this series. This is the first book I have read by Natasha. Desiree finds herself on the run. Her father was a mob boss and was recently killed. She knows whoever did it will be looking for her as well. Aiden is an ex-marine turned mountain man. The two meet when Desiree gets lost during a snow storm. She finds herself lost and cold on Aiden’s doorstep. Aiden begins to feel things that he hasn’t felt before. He has his issues but could he find room to allow himself to begin something with Desiree? Then he finds himself rescuing her again when those men she was running from find her. Do they really feel things for each other that are lasting or will they part ways when she is safe again? This book a great read. The characters are wonderful. I look forward to reading about them other men of ALPHAbet Mountain. I already have some of them. Mountain have recently become one of my favorite genres to read. Most are shorter reads but still great. Wonderful job Natasha.
Profile Image for Kristen Lewendon.
8,429 reviews64 followers
December 23, 2021
This book is so much more than just an alpha military hero/mountain man story. It’s a reasonably quick read, and with so much going on in the book, it reads even faster, but it still carries quite a good punch for all that. Aiden has a pretty deep knight complex, so he hits a lot of my checkboxes for good book boyfriend material. I’m not sure I can describe why, but I connected so easily with Desiree. She’s trying so hard to do the right thing and do it all on her own; save her life and not drag other people into her problem. I thought these two were kind of adorable together and I loved watching their chemistry blossom. The mafia plot thread was fascinating and I’m hoping we’ll get to see what some of the fallout from it will be, maybe in a future book. The best friends were fun characters and I also have my fingers crossed that we’ll get stories for them as well.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.
2,030 reviews10 followers
December 22, 2021
Desiree is in trouble and hiding out in Tennessee. Aiden is living the solitary life in the mountains. Being lost during a blizzard unites these two unlikely people. Their beginning is sweet because they are both cautious and uncertain even though the attraction is strong. Desiree and Aiden are determined characters, strong and completely smitten with each other. The danger that Desiree brings to Aiden’s door does not deter their budding romance. It brings the protectiveness they both feel for each other to the forefront. Their journey is full of questions and is a matter of life and death...all the way to the very happy ending. I really liked this suspense romance and recommend it to all readers looking for the happily ever afters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Brenda Motza.
451 reviews5 followers
December 22, 2021
Wow! I do love a mafia suspense.

Desiree is running for her life as her mob boss father had been murdered and she fears that even though she isn’t involved in the “business” she is next.

She finds herself in a small Tennessee town surrounded by mountains. After she finds a place to rent and gets settled, she decides to take a short hike before a snow storm hits and ends up getting caught out in the storm and turned around and finds a cabin for help. When Aiden answers his door Desiree thinks she has gone to heaven, because, Hello Mr. Hottie.

I kept trying to figure out who the villain was the whole time reading this book and I just couldn’t keep Sammi out of my thoughts. She acted way too weird for the situation. But, sorry, no spoilers. You will have to find out for yourself.

This was such a good read and I can’t wait to see what follows.
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222 reviews1 follower
December 23, 2021
Aiden and Desiree come together because of a walk that turned into getting lost in a storm. Desiree is from New York City and comes to this little mountain town to get away from the life that her parents were involved in that she was no part of. Aiden lives in the mountains away from everything because he just wants to be alone. Desiree decides one day that she wants to go for a hike in the mountains before the storm comes in, she goes for a hike but the snow comes faster than she thinks and she gets lost and then somehow she finds her way to Aidens house. He can’t turn her away when he sees her freezing on his doorstep. They have to ride out the storm before he can bring her back. What will happen when they are stuck together? You will have to get this book to find out. It is an amazing story to read.
Profile Image for Shannon Patterson.
929 reviews9 followers
December 25, 2021
4.5 Stars, rounded up.

Aiden is a rough mountain man, he wants solitude and likes his space. He lives in the mountains because he doesn't want anyone bugging him, but that all changes when he rescues Desiree who got caught in a storm. There are sparks between them that are fiercer than the storm raging outside. Desiree doesn't tell Aiden about her past, her family and the danger she's in. When he finds out he will do everything in his power to keep her safe and to get her back when she's taken.

This story will keep you glued to the pages and on the edge of your seat and these two navigate not only their relationship but also the dangers they face. High action and a new hero for us readers to fall in love with.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Evelyn Dotson.
2,084 reviews16 followers
December 26, 2021
Desiree left New York and went to Tennessee to hide from men who killed her parents and now want to kill her. Her father had been a Mob head and she had had no part of the business. While there, she got lost in the mountains in the blizzard and happened upon a cabin. Aiden is an ex-Marine who lived alone in his cabin in the mountains. He opened the door and found Desiree there in the blizzard. She stayed with him for a couple of days and went back to town. They got together several more times and the men found her. They snuck out and went to the cabin…they found them and from there they had to fight to stay alive. She puts a call into a friend for backup and while there she is taken…now what? It is not only her she has to worry about now…will they find and save her before it is too late? Will Aiden ever get a chance to find the HEA he wants with her?
Profile Image for Donna Feibusch.
1,790 reviews23 followers
April 8, 2022
Awesome Read!!!

I really enjoyed reading A is for Aiden(Men Of Alphabet Mountain Book 1)!!! All about Aiden an ex-military man who lives alone on a mountain in Ashford, Tennessee & Desiree a women in her mid-twenties a Phycologist and a mob daughter. She’s moved to Ashford to start over since her dad was murdered & his arch rivals have threatened to wipe her off the face of the earth. Her second day in Ashford she goes on a hike before a major snowstorm and gets lost in the woods, and it starts snowing! She lands on Aidens front porch nearly frozen to death. Read about Aiden & Desiree and the unique friendship they buildup!! Lots of emotions run through this book! It’s a page turner from the start, and being a mob daughter only intensifies throughout!!! I really enjoyed reading this and can’t wait to read book 2, B is for Brett!!!
Profile Image for Leanne Bryson.
5,242 reviews23 followers
December 25, 2021
Desireé has ended up in the Tennessee Mountains running from the gangsters that killed her mafia father and wants to end his bloodline. When she gets lost in a snowstorm, she finds Aiden's cabin. Aiden, former military, is a bit of a recluse, but when he sees Desireé, the chemistry is intense. When the gangsters find her, Alien will do anything to save her, using all his training, along with his good friend and neighbor Brett's help. The book is fast paced, steamy, has a ton of action, and a great HEA. Natasha L. Black has done it again. With this book available on Kindle Unlimited, you can read it for free with your subscription. Next up, Brett's story, I can't wait.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Nancy Reads.
924 reviews17 followers
March 20, 2022
A is for Aiden (Men of ALPHAbet Mountain) is the 1st book in the A Secret Baby Mountain Man Romance Series. I love books when reclusive Mountain Men save damsels in distress.

Aiden Beckett was an ex-Marine who had served in both Iraq & Afghanistan. Who after serving looked forward to an isolated & comfortable life, in a cabin on a huge mountain surrounded by woods. A huge blizzard was headed to the small town of Ashford. Aiden was all prepared & hunkered down in his cabin. When a pounding on his cabin front door, interrupted his peace & quiet. When he opened his door to a beautiful young woman who was lost. He didn't realize at the time, that by taking her in & saving her life, would change his own life forever.
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7,246 reviews33 followers
December 22, 2021
Saving The Damsel And Healing His Heart -
I just went on one heck of a ride whilst reading this story. I was hooked on the story from the beginning with the angst, suspense, action-packed moments and heated sexual encounters, that had me on the edge of my seat. Each page turn had me experiencing a different emotion, I can definitely say I was really happy that I took the time to read this gem. The title of the book made me think it was a run of the mill mountain man romance, but daaaaaaam, this story really packs a punch. All I can say now is Natasha L. Black, you done excelled again.

I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Tiffany Hannick.
758 reviews6 followers
December 22, 2021
This book is a quick fun and entertaining book to read. It is full of excitement. Desiree left home after her father who was the head of the mob was killed. She knew that the people who killed her mother years before then her father would be after her. She moved to a small mountain town to hide out where she could try to live a normal life. She met Aiden when a snow storm caused her to get stuck. Aiden is protective and strong yet quiet. Desiree is strong in her own way as well. They have crazy chemistry and quickly become friends. Their story will keep you guessing as to what will happen next. You won’t want to put it down once you start reading it.
Profile Image for Lynn Stifle.
3,841 reviews67 followers
December 22, 2021
This is the first book in the Men of ALPHAbet Mountain Series and Aiden and Desiree’s story. Aiden is living in the mountains and living a quiet life. Desiree is in danger, and being hunted by the same men who killed her father. She’s hiding out in Tennessee and when she gets caught in a snowstorm, she finds Aiden’s cabin and he lets her stay. The chemistry and attraction between Aiden and Desiree is immediate and undeniable. I couldn’t put this book down, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. An exciting page turning read and one I recommend to everyone.
901 reviews2 followers
December 28, 2021
This was a wonderful love story. It's full of action and suspense. Nothing like terror to get your juices flowing.

Aiden is a former Marine, enjoying his solitude up in the mountains. He's preparing for a winter storm, chopping wood and canning. What he didn't expect was to have company throughout the storm. Someone who would change his life forever.

Desiree’s dad is a mob boss. Every day was another reminder that her father was someone who the law wanted behind bars. But she never expected someone from the “ business” to take care of things. Now she's on the run and doesn't know where to go.
669 reviews6 followers
January 3, 2022
I loved this book from the start, I was hooked. I loved the storyline and the characters were great. Desiree is on the run after her father is killed, and then she finds out they want her dead too. She ups and moves away to a small town and tries to settle down but is forever looking over her shoulder. Desiree wants some peace and takes a hike up the mountain, hoping to be back before the storm hits but she miss times it and gets stuck up the mountain, she walks and walks and finds the cabin with Aiden in it. He was the light she needed and the drama begins. It's a great book and I highly recommend

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Caroline Doig.
5,467 reviews49 followers
December 23, 2021
Aiden is a mountain man he loves the solitary life he’s ex military and all he wants is a quiet life and he was determined to keep it that way until trouble by the name of Desiree ended up on his front doorstep, Desiree is the daughter of a mob boss who was murdered and now they are after her. There is so much more going on in this fantastic story but you can find that out for yourself, I loved this story and I enjoyed the action, adventure, suspense, danger and especially the passion and I highly recommend this book it’s well worth the read.
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4,803 reviews
December 23, 2021
3.75 - 4 stars.

Desiree is running for her life and trying for a new start, and then she meets Aiden, who as it happens turns out to be just the person she needs in her life. I liked seeing them get together and their connection growing, their friends, the ups and downs, drama, chemistry and trying to work out what will happen next. Although the story held my interest, I did want to shake Desiree and Aiden a time or two for decisions they made and I did have some questions when I got to the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,328 reviews4 followers
December 23, 2021
Compelling and definitely recommended!
On the run from the mob, Desiree has ended up in the Tennessee Mountains. After finding a job and a place to rent she takes a walk to explore her new world. Unfortunately (or fortunately) she gets lost in a snowstorm and luckily finds Aiden’s cabin.
Although the story has the matter of life and death as its underlying theme, it is as much a love story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. A copy was also purchased for my collection.
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1,670 reviews1 follower
December 24, 2021
This is just the beginning and it was a fantastic first story. Aiden is an ex-military soldier living his isolated life in the mountains. Until during a snow storm an unexpected visitor knocks on his door. Desiree needed to get out of New York City and away from the possible threats after her father was killed. Settling in a small mountain town seemed ideal, until she gets lost on the trails just before a severe storm hits. Action packed and fast moving. Loved it

I received this book free from the author for an honest review.
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10.8k reviews28 followers
December 27, 2021
After her parents were murdered Desiree, a mob boss's daughter goes on the run and ends up in the Tennessee mountains where she meets Aiden. She lucked out finding his cabin during a snowstorm and the sexy mountain man becomes her protector when things take a crazy dangerous turn. This is a page turning, nail biting steamy mountain man romance with a mob twist. A is for Aiden is book one and a great start to the Men of ALPHAbet Mountain series and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Profile Image for Joy Roberts.
565 reviews6 followers
January 14, 2022
Definitely a page turner! Aiden lived a life of quiet and peace after his life in the military. He rarely was around people until one day Desiree knocked on his door for help. Desiree was running for her life. She decided to take a hike. While on her hike the weather turned bad. Somehow she ended up at Aiden’s cabin. This book was definitely a page turner. I didn’t want to put it down. This is a really good book. You definitely want to know what happens next. Unexpected romance, chasing, hiding, running in the mountains of Tennessee.
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