Lonely Mountain

By K.A. Fox

Ava thought she wanted to be alone. As a romance writer, she needs the quiet of the mountains to let her muse roam free. At least that’s what she thought. Until writer’s block hit her like a brick wall.

When Freddie and Enzo move in next door, she quickly realizes it isn’t quiet she needs but excitement. Both guys are insanely hot, down to earth, and remind her of what she’s been missing. There’s only one problem. They’re gay.

Or so Ava thinks until her dog Hero goes missing during the year’s first big snowstorm.

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Apr 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781646563302

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Lonely Mountain

By K.A. Fox

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Copyright 2020 K.A. Fox

ISBN 9781646563302

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To my husband, James Fox, for finally plucking up the guts to read my work.

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Lonely Mountain

By K.A. Fox

Chapter 1

I usually kept myself to myself but as soon as I heard the truck pull up the shared driveway that split off between my cabin and the next, I couldn’t help but twitch the curtains. The truck itself was a shining cherry red and looked like it had been driven straight out of the showroom. Out here in the mountains that wouldn’t last long.

My own beat-up 4x4 was parked outside my cabin looking worse for wear and I again remembered that I needed to head into town to get the tires changed, ready for the winter, yet the days were creeping closer and I couldn’t bring myself to go.

I blamed it on my work, on the pile of unfinished projects on my desk, but the truth was I just wasn’t a social butterfly. I’d brought my little cabin in the mountains to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and all the people who wanted my attention. Up to now I’d been the sole occupant, but now it seemed I had company.

Save for my German shepherd, Hero, I hadn’t seen anyone for around three weeks now. Perhaps it was time to finally break out of my cocoon and say hello. I could definitely do with a break from my writing. None of the characters seemed to want to tell me where their story was going and I needed something to jog the process along a bit.

Hey, Hero, how’s about we go say hello to the new neighbors? I suggested.

At the sound of his name Hero jumped up from his beat-up cushion by the open fire and raced to the door. I instantly felt guilty. I hadn’t walked him for a few days and I was sure he was probably as stir crazy as I was.

I grabbed my thick winter jacket from the hook by the door, shoved my feet into my heavy snow boots and pulled open the door to step out onto the porch.

Hero dashed out ahead of me all wagging tail and bouncing excitement. I couldn’t help but