If you liked Bridgewater County, you don’t want to miss this hot new series full of wild mountain men!
We want Kit Lancaster. We’ve wanted her for years. Both of us. Me and Donovan. It might not be normal for two guys to claim a woman together, but we live in Cutthroat, Montana and we’ll do what we want.And what we want to do is Kit.What could get in the way? Oh yeah, a little thing called … in the way? Oh yeah, a little thing called murder. And since I’m the lead detective and Donovan’s the prosecutor, it might not be the smartest thing to bed the prime suspect.
As if that would stop us.
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Can I just say OMG another great book from Vanessa Vale, Mountain Darkness is one great read, it has mystery, suspense and definitely some heat that will have you fanning yourself throughout this book. This is a story that will definitely keep you hooked from the very start till the very end. The characters are two strong alpha men and the strong woman they want to claim. Kit has returned to Cutthroat, Montana the town and the two men she left a year ago. Nix and Donovan are surprised at the return of Kit and they have some important questions for her but first there is a little thing like murder in their way. This is where the real fun and excitement starts. This is the start to a new series Wild Mountain Men and it is one fantastic start can’t wait for more.
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Mountain Darkness is the first book in the Wild Mountain Men Series. Always two, and always a woman in the middle of them.
Kit Lancaster came from the other side of the tracks. Some in town thought she was someone to play with but not someone to take home. Kit left her home a year ago for two big reasons, and now those two reasons want Kit, and she wants them.
Nixon Knight is big, good and dominate. He is the town detective trying to solve a case that his woman is the prime suspect of.
Donovan Nash is the town DA. Along with Nixon, he wants to put Kit between them, but first he has to help clear his woman’s name.
Kit, Nix and Donovan were kept apart for a year. She’s back and they plan to make her theirs, but before they can have their happy ending, murder is in the air and the DA and Detective have to find the murderer so they can set their Kitty free.
Nixon and Donovan didn’t overshadow each other in the story. The story line is intriguing, the sex scenes are always very descriptive, and steamy. I like that about Ms. Vale’s writing.
Wow, just wow, what a story from unrequited lust/love, murder, sacrifice for the ones you love, to your HEA. This book kept me reading and held my interest the whole time, not just the steamy scenes, but the mysterious intrigue as to who killed Erin Mills. I am so looking forward to read the conclusion as to who done it, and will this trio still be together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
What do you get when you mix a murder suspect, police detective, and an assistant District Attorney? Kit, Nix, and Donovan. That’s a great twist on this trio’s love story.
Nix and Donovan have lusted after Kit for over a decade. They finally get a chance to make her theirs and to heck with the murder case. That cracked me up.
This novella is a true Vanessa Vale book. The menage is hot and there’s a bit of suspense figuring out “who done it.” I love reading Vale’s books because they’re quick reads and palate cleansing. I enjoy reading these towns she writes about and the people in them. This one is no exception.
Mountain Darkness, book 1 in Vanessa Vale’s new Wild Mountain Men series has a darker side than her other series. It’s more intense, forbidden, dark, mysterious and suspenseful. You still have the 2 heroes and 1 heroine like her previous books but
Mountain Darkness is the story of Kit and her two mountain men, Donovan and Nix. Book 1 centers around the main characters and a murder mystery. I liked the plot and the chemistry and the characters are very good. Sizzling hot and intriguing. I can’t wait for book 2.
My Rating: 4.5 stars ******
Unlike the heros Vanessa Vale writes about, she always leaves me wanting more! I love the idea of a mystery thrown in, and I can’t wait for more “whodunit” although we know who “did” it…over and over…mmm
Mountain Darkness is the first book in the Wild Mountain Men series. Kit has been back in town for weeks, but the morning she wakes up to find her friend murdered, she finds herself the prime suspect! The detective and prosecuting attorney are two men she’s craved for years, and as past mistakes are cleared up, their passion reigns. But will Kit be cleared of the murder charge?
Man, oh man, this book is full of mystery, seeing some of the not so good sides of people, watching three people fight for their love, and some of Ms. Vale’s legendary steamy scenes. Kit, the prime murder suspect, Nix, the detective of the murder case, and Donovan, the prosecuting attorney, shouldn’t fit well together when you look at their circumstances, but after years of longing for each other and a year of misunderstanding, the three of them have to stand for what they want most and everyone must make sacrifices. I liked that Kit was so selfless at times, tried to be better than the rumors surrounding her, but she was also scared and ran instead of communicating. Nix and Donovan were protective, possessive, and I loved how they responded to Kit and her problems. This book does end on a bit of a cliffhanger, and naturally, I’m already dying to know what’s going to happen next for this trio and in this town! This was a fantastic start to a new series!
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Wild Mountain Men – Book 1
If you liked Bridgewater County, you don’t want to miss the wild mountain men of Cutthroat, Montana!
We wanted forever with Kit Lancaster. Instead of getting her between us, she left town, bolted like a horse from a barn on fire. A year later, she’s back and she’s going to be ours. To have, to hold and to f-ing keep. Forever.
What could get in the way? Oh yeah, a little thing called murder.
Opinion:
I love the books from Vanessa Vale,its steamy hot Insta Love. And you have often Days in your life when you need a little hot distraction. In this case in the form of Nixon and Donovan. The style of writing it so typical it has a good recognition value. Steamy hot Protas in a nice crime scene. Yes that made my rainy day a little better.
The story is well written and theres a cliffhanger at the end….
What does a reader get when an author combines steam, angst and intrigue together in a storyline? A new series that is off to a bang that will keep anyone entranced and wanting more. Ms. Vale has introduced Kit, Nix and Donovan who are involved in a whodunnit mystery to find out who killed Kit’s best friend Erin? The sparks have been swirling around these three for quite some time but due to misinterpretation of a situation and lack of communication, what should have been unfortunately was waylaid and they each lost a year of their lives. Upon her return to her hometown, Kit is looking to rebuild her life when she finds herself immersed as suspect number one and the two men who she once loved doing all they can to help. Will Kit be cleared of the charges? Can the three of them have the relationship they want when they are, technically, on opposite sides of the investigation? This is one hot second chance at romance that will be burning up your Kindle and I cannot wait to find out what is coming next…. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book and all opinions are my own.
This book absolutely surprised the heck out of me! I’ve read a lot of books by this author, so I’m used to her brand of steamy, dirty romance. But this story started off with a bang, and ended with an even bigger bang! It wasn’t exactly a cliff hanger, because the characters got their HEA, but there is a mystery, that didn’t end like I expected, and I’m thinking it will probably be carried over into the next book in the series. I CAN’T WAIT!
If Kit didn’t have bad luck, she wouldn’t have any luck at all. She grew up with a mother that was immersed in a world of mental illness, and practically raised herself. This led to her being looked down on in the small town she grew up in. It was a dreadful way for a young girl to grow up, and I think led to her feelings of inadequacy and not being good enough. She loves Donovan and Nix, but something drives her away. When she comes back for a job opportunity, she doesn’t let them know. Until tragedy throws her in their path. And boy, they really don’t let grass grow under their feet! They know what they want, and do everything in their power to get it!
This book was a typical VV romance. Hot men, hotter chemistry, and explosive connections! But there is this added feeling of uncertainty, of danger, that really gives this book a little extra something, that pushes it from a good book, to a great book! Definitely one of my favorites by this author!
This is a great start to a new series that involves a menage and a murder mystery. Nix and Donovan have wanted Kit for a long time and when they were ready to claim her, she bolted town and stayed away a year. When misunderstanding on Kit’s part was cleared up, they finally were able to be together, or so they thought. Kit is a suspect in a murder and this changes things. The story is well written, entertaining and holds your attention. The sex between Kit and her two men is explosive. This is a great read and I would highly recommend it even though there is a cliff hanger at the end.
I thought that this was a great start to this new series. Suspenseful and steamy, the story quickly pulls you in and has you wondering “who did it” and rooting for this trio to get a HEA. Drama, scorching heat, deep emotions, murder. mystery and tension are cleverly paired with likable characters and an intriguing setting to create a very enjoyable book and a series you will want more of.
Wow! This book was fantastic!
I loved Nix, Donovan and Kit’s story!
It was full of alpha men, mystery, suspense and all the hot, steamy sexiness you could want! I think the Wild Mountain Men series is going to be Vanessa’s best series so far! I can’t wait to get the next book!
Talk about a second chance romance with insta-love and take no prisoners! I loved this so much! Nix and Donovan waited no time in getting Kit between them after finding out she was back in town. Not even a little murder could stop them. Of course, there’s always miscommunication but these two really did not give her a chance to get away again. Love them taking charge and the steam just had my Kindle burning!
What a way to start up a new story then by to sexy men wanting to protect the woman that they have loved since they were children. A dose of murder in mystery really round out the book. Nix and Donavan have loved Kit since forever but a misunderstanding send Kit running. Now that she is back they are going to claim her but there is a catch. See she is the prime suspect in her friend’s murder and Nix is the lead detective on the case and Donavan works in DA’s office. Will they be able to clear Kit’s name? Will their relationship cloud everyone’s impartiality? I can’t wait for the next installment of this series to find out who killed Erin!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I was definitely hooked from the first page. Kit’s roommate is murdered and she turns to Nix and Donovan for help. This story had all the things I love in a story intrigue, suspense, mystery, and lots of sizzling chemistry. Overall, a fantastic read and I can’t wait for the next one in the series.
I have been a huge fan of Vanessa Vale since the Bridgewater series and Oh my can she deliver a suspenseful, angsty story full of steamy heat that you won’t be able to put down. She definitely didn’t disappoint with this amazing start to this new series.
Kit left town a year ago due to a misunderstanding and miscommunication. Now she is back trying to start a new business and get her life together. When she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation she turns to the two men who had her running away in the first place.
I loved this story and am dying to see what comes next with this series!
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I was hooked on this suspenseful page-turner romantic suspense tale from the very beginning. What starts with a tragedy will include a claiming, passion, possession, and involve three key people—Kit, Nix, and Donovan. How far will two men be willing to go to finally claim “the one?” When you live in a small town, people talk—but when it includes murder—they take sides.
What a shock for Detective Nixon “Nix’ Knight and best friend, Donovan Nash from the DA’s office to learn that Kittredge “Kit” Lancaster is back—has been back in town for weeks and is now part of a murder investigation. The gruesome murder of Erin Mills will involve both men as part of the investigation and trial of the potential suspect—but how will they be able to help Kit and protect her?
The plot will have Nix and Donovan making their move on Kit, taking her back to Nix’s place to talk, to find out why she left over a year ago—and then to claim her as theirs. Kit was in love with both Nix and Donovan but misunderstood what she saw before she ran away and now it is time to lay the facts out and clear the air. But, can she really have both men—do they really want her too?
“I was being bold. I’d never been like this before. Wild Passionate. These two pulled it out of me, brought out a side I’d never known. They weren’t complaining. In fact, they liked it. Liked me this way, and that made me even hotter.”
With the murder of Erin, that places Kit, Nix, and Donovan in a sticky situation. They need to remain impartial and allow the investigation to take place, but her men need to protect her too.
“I had nothing to do with Erin’s murder, but that didn’t matter. They didn’t know who did, and that meant they had to follow the rules.”
The town is abuzz with gossip, and some will be so brazen as to question or accuse Kit while she is waitressing at the diner. Some people think they hold enough power and prestige to make substantial threats too. But, these people have underestimated the power of love and what two men are willing to do for one woman.
“As mayor of a progressive, modern town, I’d say you’re thrilled your son’s found love and that Kittredge Lancaster is quite the woman if she’s captured the hearts of not one man, but two.”
The story has several twists and turns as two men must continue with the murder investigation and in secret share the woman that has been special to them. But what happens when she tries to end things to protect them? How far are they willing to go to be with her?
“You gave us up to protect us. It pissed us off to know you were protecting us from you.”
“You make us one. Whole. A family.”
The story is only the beginning and does end on a cliffhanger. There are explicit sex scenes include ménage and mild spanking. If you are not already on Ms. Vanessa Vales’ newsletter list, you need to take advantage and join—there are bonus scenes for each book in her newsletter.