Clive is the local man candy in his mountain town. But after tragedy struck years ago, he’s closed himself off to the idea of love. It’s gonna take someone extra sweet to break his hard-candy shell. When candy-maker, Hazel, moves into town, he finds what he’s been waiting for. But falling in love means more than just satisfying a craving and he has to weigh the filthy-sweet rewards to decide if … to decide if he’s ready.
Dear Reader,
Mountain Man Candy is more than a short and sexy sugar-rush. It’s a romantic AF, sprinkles on top, dipped-in-chocolate-cherry that’s about to be popped, bite-sized piece of perfection.
It’s a mouthful–and you deserve the extra calories. Promise!
xo, frankie
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Mountain Man Candy is book one in the Mountain Men of Linesworth series by Frankie Love.
Clive lives in Linesworth along with his two younger sisters, Maggie and Greta. Clive started a tourist Expeditions business along with his two best friends, Luke and Charlie. Luke fell in love and married his sister Greta. Sadly, he died in a tragic accident several years ago. Watching his sister suffer after losing her husband changed both he and Charlie. Charlie turned into the town player with a different woman every night. But Clive shut himself off. His business is dangerous. He would never fall in love and risk hurting someone the way his sister was hurt. That is, until Hazel moved to town.
Hazel is a confectioner. She has also suffered loss in her past but she has a different reaction to it. She wants to live life to the fullest. And that means achieving her dream of owning her own candy shop in Linesworth. The shop would have to wait for now but she is starting out with a candy cart she parks in town. It’s her very first day when Clive brings his niece and nephew to the cart for some candy. She is smitten at first glance.
The first time Clive saw her he was speechless. She’s the sweetest woman he’s ever met. But if he lets himself love her, he could do the same thing his partner did to his sister. He can’t risk it.
This is a short, sweet, sexy, instalove that was so cute. Clive fights his attraction but he’s no match for Hazel. It might take a good knock in the head to bring him to his senses but he eventually gets there. I look forward to the next book, Maggie and Charlie’s story, Mountain Man Cake.
This was my first read by Frankie Love, but it definitely won’t be my last. This story was sweet, steamy, and fun to read. Can’t wait to check out more of Frankie’s books!
I liked Clive and felt for him having so much unwanted attention. I loved that Hazel wanted something for herself so she did what she needed to in order to make it happen. I liked when these two got together but was sad that Clive let what happened to Luke get in the way. They did get their Happily Ever After though.
Frankie Love wrote an outstanding book about candy, love, tragedy, and second chances! I loved all the sexualized candy references in the book- they had me in stitches!
Clive was a damaged man until he loved and lost Hazel. He was afraid to love her because love was dangerous and debilitating from his point of view. He watched his sister suffer for several years after her husband died.
Hazel had experienced several horrendous losses in her life, but she refused to let it stop her from believing in love. Despite being hurt by Clive, Hazel gave him a second chance and they got their HEA.
I can’t wait to read more Frankie Love books!
QUICK FUN ANS STEAMY READ. I NEED ME A MAN LIKE THIS SEXY ALPHA! THE FEMALE IS SO STRONG AND I LOVE HER WIT AND DRIVE TO MAKE SOMETHING OF HERSELF.
Clive & Hazel are sexy & sweet. The story held my attention & was well written. Can’t wait to read more about the Mountain Men of Linesworth & hope to see Clive & Hazel at least a bit to see how they’re doing.