Can they climb the mountains keeping them apart?Lt. James McAllister is deployed, but he can’t stop thinking about the beautiful sociology professor he befriended before he left for his tour. No matter how hard he tries to keep her out of his mind, all he can think about is seeing Sarah when he’s back on American soil.Dr. Sarah Lynde is moving on with a new man in her life, Garrett Stone. This … life, Garrett Stone. This fiery redhead with the voice of an angel provides a needed distraction, but is it enough to stop Sarah from seeing James when he returns from deployment?
Authors’ Note: Intended for readers 18+. Another version of this book was previously published under the same title. This edition has been rewritten and edited. The first three Mountains Series books must be read in order, as it is James and Sarah’s continuing saga. The subsequent books in the Mountains Series function as standalones.
Book 1: Mountains Wanted – James & Sarah’s Story #1
Book 2: Mountains Climbed – James & Sarah’s Story #2
Book 3: Mountains Loved – James & Sarah’s Story #3
Book 4: Christmas in the Mountains – James & Sarah’s holiday novella
Book 5: The Navigator – Garrett’s Story
Book 6: The Explorer – Abby’s Story #1 (coming soon)
Book 7: The Adventurer – Rachel’s Story (coming soon)
Book 8: Mountains Transcended – Abby’s Story #2 (coming soon)
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5 Star
Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series #2) by Phoebe Alexander .
Mountains Climbed is the second book in the Mountains series by Phoebe Alexander . I loved this book just as much as I did the first one. I will highly suggest reading this series in order to get to know all the characters from each Book. This Author is one of my favorites I’ve never read a book by her that I didn’t love. Her stories are always very creative and the characters are very well developed and easily relatable and very lovable. Get ready for a emotional rollercoaster ride with these characters Lt. James and Dr. Sarah. She’s trying to move on with her life and has a new man in her life but that doesn’t stop her from thinking about James. .He can’t get her out of his head, problem is he’s far from home and stop thinking about her. Can Garrett be the distraction she needs? Can they find a way to be just friends ? Find out what happens next. I can’t recommend this book enough.i can’t wait to read more from this Author.
James and Sarah’s story continues in this second book in The Mountains series. This book picks up where the first book, Mountains Wanted ended. James has begun his tour in Afghanistan and Sarah is left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart when James made his decision. The book alternates between their voices and follows them as they come to terms to with the decisions made while dealing with their feelings for each other.
While both James and Sarah have lingering feelings for each other, they are forced to move forward with the paths that they have chosen (or that were chosen for them). I found myself feeling the ups and downs with both characters as they continue through their lives. Sarah’s experiences made me laugh, swoon, cry, get angry, and feel betrayed…right alongside her. Same with James. He goes through some ups and downs in this book…and I felt every one of them.
The author has a way with words that pulls you into the story and makes you ride along with the characters as though you are in the same room with them. I think the real-life scenarios resonate with me and I find myself connecting with various aspects on a personal level. I devoured this book in one sitting…and you can bet I will be reading the next book to see what happens next with James and Sarah.
Alexander is an emotional rollercoaster genius. I seriously love these books and sometimes want to threaten the author with all of the ups and downs we traverse in her stories. But they are so beautifully written. They resonate deeply and truly shine relative to deep love. This book is exactly what you should expect from reading the summary. The characters are beautifully written and love following characters we have gotten to know before. Just an amazing book. I cannot wait to continue the series!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the second book in this amazing series. I loved the military aspects, the detail put into James’s experiences while in a war zone. I loved seeing Sarah try to struggle through her conflicting emotions because it showed reality, and how it feels to get over such a heart break. I loved the bonding between Sarah and her kids and with Rachel as well. I was glad to see everyone go the happy ending that they deserved. I enjoyed all the spicy sexy scenes too, they were well written, and showed the body as it is meant to be. I also loved how open the book series has been about couples in nontraditional relationships, it has been really well written and it’s nice to see another perspective.
Mountains Climbed by Phoebe Alexander a five-star read that you will want to climb like a tree. This is number two in the Mountains series and it is best if you read number one first as this is a continuation of James and Sarah’s story. This is a story that will cause true conflict within your soul, James and Sarah in your heart you know they are destined to be together, but they aren’t. James is set to marry his high school sweetheart, because that’s what you do isn’t it… Especially when Sarah has moved on with Garrett, but even if we know they should be together, it doesn’t always make it so. That’s what I like about this author, the passion is there, but you don’t always get what you want, and also the way the characters interact with the secondary characters, that’s nice, its well done and adds depth to the story. Overall a very well-done story and a series you need in your life.
This was such a realistic story line for me: military deployment, trying to live up to familial expectations, trying to follow your heart, stepping out of your comfort zone. Phoebe Alexander takes the mundane and makes it amazing and interesting. I love every story she writes-and not just for the amazing sex scenes. She’s truly a talented author. Great job. 5 stars.
Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander. I was so excited to read this book and as always I wasn’t disappointed at all. I highly recommend reading these in order as it continues from book one with the same characters. Once again this author takes readers on an emotional ride with James and Sarah. Sarah is trying hard to move on in her life but sometimes fate just won’t let our heads do the deciding. The characters are complex and well developed, they each play well off one another. Each having a story worth reading. The storyline is well paced and well thought out. I was completely hooked from start to finish. I’m super excited for book three and can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
I had a great time reading this book. The characters are well written and engaging and had plenty of chemistry that helped keep me entertained from page one till the end.
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And the journey continues!! Sarah is trying to come to terms with the choice James has made. James is having a difficult time letting go and being a world away from Maggie AND Sarah. Sarah throws herself into a new hobby and meets new people who help her move on….in some ways. I previously read the Navigator and loved it. Hearing his past through Sarah’s eyes was pretty amazing. Will Sarah finally let go? Will James regret his decision? I’m learning that even when you think you have what it takes to live this particular lifestyle, the trust and honestly you need is not easy to come by
Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander is the continuing erotic tale where there is much angst and longing, heartache and pain. You need to read Mountains Wanted first because it continues on from it. Phoebe has once again given us a thought-provoking story of one’s sexual journey and of what some will see as taboo. It is a great story, but it is such an emotive story that you feel everything the characters are feeling. Phoebe has once again given us a story that is beautifully written and an erotic contemporary romance that you will love from start to finish. I was so drawn within the story that I read it in one sitting.
Sarah has to learn to live without the love of her life which is heart-breaking within itself, but she also has to learn that she must adjust her way of thinking when it comes to the needs of her children. Even though she tried to move on, she could not help what her heart wants but there is only so much she can take before she finally gives up.
James is on an overseas deployment and can’t help but think of the one woman who opened his eyes, he knows he should only focus on his fiancée, but Sarah holds a place in his heart and needs her in his life. Unfortunately, it is too little too late, and he may have lost the greatest thing to ever happen to him.
I can’t wait to read the next book to see if my suppositions are founded.
A great story. I loved the progression of the characters and their relationships. A great sequel to Mountains Wanted but can also be read as a standalone, since there is some back story from the first book covered. This book made me laugh and made me cry. You will feel all the emotions of the characters. Very well written
This is the second book in this series. I highly suggest reading this series in order to help enrich your enjoyment and keep up with the characters from book to book. I loved this book! This author has been one of my favorites since I picked up my first book by her. Her stories are creative, well written and engaging and this book is no different. In this book we get to see Dr. Sarah and Lt. James story continue. We get to meet Garret who throws a twist into their relationship. As Dr. Sarah tries to move on with her life will Garret be enough or will she go back to James when he gets home? They are great characters with great chemistry. They make the story come alive and made me feel as if I was part of the story with them. I highly recommend this book, it is a must read.
This is book two of the Mountains series. James can’t get over Sarah, even though he committed to Maggie. What will he do? I have loved each of Phoebe’s books a little more than the last. She writes real and exciting stories and the best and hottest sex ever! The chemistry and connection between James and Sarah is undeniably hot! I love these characters and need more! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
We left book 1 with James choosing Maggie before he sets off on another tour of duty. Sarah tries to move on, she meets Garrett, and things are going well for a while. But James is always on her mind, the love she has for him is nothing she has ever experienced, and she’s sure she never will. Sarah has suffered so much pain in such a short time. Emotionally things aren’t great, but there’s so much good in her life right now that she can draw on the strength from the positive to carry her through the heartache, but it certainly isn’t easy.
What an emotional rollercoaster! My heart broke over and over for Sarah and the hurt that kept being heaped upon her. She doesn’t ask for much, she wants honesty, and in that, I think we can all relate. She’s excellent at communicating her wants and needs, and yet they don’t get returned. I didn’t want to put this down because I am so invested in Sarah and James’ happiness. I cannot wait to see what is in store for everyone in this series! Such a great read.