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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Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series #2)
By Phoebe Alexander
5 out of 5 stars
The story Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series #2) by Phoebe Alexander is the next amazing book in the continuing story of Lt. James McAllister and Dr. Sarah Lynde. It is a story that I couldn’t wait to read and found myself lost in the story once I started. Sarah is a woman who is moving on. She has found a new man in her life. That doesn’t stop her from thinking about James. Is Garrett Stone the distraction that Sarah needs? James is far from home and can’t seem to get Sarah out of his mind. As time moves forward why does it seem as if he can’t get seeing her once he is home out of his head? What does the future hold for Sarah and James? Will they both find a way to move on and label themselves as friends or will their feelings for each other be too hard to ignore? Read this book to find out. I love Sarah as she is a woman who is open about who she is and her belief system. She is strong, independent, and stubborn. She wants the same openness from a partner. As time moves on will James and Sarah find out that there are no more mountains that they will climb together? This book will have your emotions going up and down the entire time reading. I know mine was. I found myself wanting Sarah and James to find happiness. I also enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters that appear in the story. Many of them are from the first book and I enjoyed reading about them as they interact with James and Sarah. Don’t miss out on the next story in an amazing series that you won’t want to put down until you have finished the final page. Highly recommended.
Sarah and James really takes you on an emotional journey in Mountains Climbed. Seriously I feel like I did climb a mountain with them. Their story is so realistic regarding how hard relationships can be and how sometimes the journey to love takes some twist and turns. I loved that James maintained a relationship with the kids. One of my favorite aspects this author is so good at is creating a community surrounding her main characters. The rest of the family and friends are developed and are impactful to the story as a whole. Even Garrett and Maggie who I did not want to like I fell for. Personally I have also felt that every friendship and relationship no matter how good and how long it last impacts and teaches you something. I think that that is shown here.
They may be separated by miles and decisions but the heart wants what they heart wants!
Mountains Climbed is the second book in the Mountains Series and continues the story of Dr. Sarah Lynde and Lt. James McAllister.
This book finds James deployed overseas but still cannot forget about Sarah. But he had chosen Maggie and become engaged. So this creates a wee bit of a problem for him to say the least.
Sarah is back home and moving on the best she can after being rejected by James, who she loved and felt deeper for than any other man before. She is trying to do this with a new man in her life, Garrett Stone. But can he be enough of a diversion for her to still her mind and mend her broken heart.
Both James and Sarah are struggling during this book with their feelings and their longing hearts. As we all know the heart wants what the heart wants and both James and Sarah are experiencing that fully. The question will be what happens if anything between them again? Will they be able to stay away from each other when James returns home?
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
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Phoebe Alexander has done it again in Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series #2). I really enjoyed the first book, but this sequel is also amazing. This book still focuses on Sarah and James as the two main characters. James has gone off on deployment and can NOT get Sarah out of his head. Sarah has tried moving on, but can’t get James out of her head. A distraction seems to be just that to both James and Sarah. All of the things that made the first book wonderful are present again in book 2. You are left feeling all sorts of emotions and want to keep reading. This is a story you truly do not want to end.
I was too sexual for me personally. It had a great writing style, and the characters were well developed. I enjoyed the story just wasn’t a fan of the sexual parts. If you’re into those kinds of stories though this would be the book for you.
This is book 2 in the Mountains series, I honestly think you should read book 1 before reading this one. I fell in love with Sarah and James from that book and it just continued to grow in this book. I’ve finished both of them and still want more. This book is, in my opinion, way steamier than the last and that’s saying something. Continue to fall in love with Sarah and James in this second book, and see what mountains they need to climb to see where their paths lead! I love Phoebe Alexander as an author, can’t wait for the next!
Sarah has lived with a lot of loss in her lifetime, so she knows what it takes to move on. Even if the one person she wants to be with is on the other side of the world. She knows that her focus has to change. In refocusing she meets someone else, but their connection isn’t the same as the one she had with James. Her heart is heavy and she has to face decisions that are going to be tough. Move on with him or move on by herself?
James had to leave, he had no other choice. He’s moved on with someone else, and even took things a step further. But the truth is, his heart hurts and he can’t stop how he feels about Sarah. Does she think of him? What about her family? What happens when he comes home, move on by himself or with his current love?
There are so many emotions that fly through with this book! I felt their heartache, especially Sarah’s. It is not easy to move on, and even though she is adjusting her life, she still feels deeply. Its one of the things I loved about her character is how deep her feelings really run and she’s open to them. I loved James as well. He’s such a perfect fit for Sarah, now if they would just get it together and get their HEA! I loved their continuing story and felt more connected to them this go around than the last.
Phoebe Alexander is one of my go-to authors! Each book just seems to get better and better and this one is no different! I highly suggest reading this book in order for the story to truly flow. This book has an amazing storyline and characters that are real, in-depth and thoroughly enjoyable. This Phoebe Alexander creates characters that have amazing chemistry and connections that really make this story what it is and help me further connect with the character’s story and feel as though I am there alongside them. We get taken on another rollercoaster of emotion that really draws you in to the story and captivates you till the very end! I can’t wait to read more from this series and what else this author has to bring us!
Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander was the second installment to the series and it does not disappoint. This book continues to follow Lt. James McAllister and Dr. Sarah Lynde in a steamy, page turner that keeps you on your toes. James is deployed and can only think of Sarah even though he knows he shouldn’t as he is engaged to another. Sarah has a new man in her life and as much of a distraction as he is, her thoughts can’t help but wander back to James. These two have so much love for each other but are they destined to be together? What will happen if they see each other again? Did they make the right decisions? This book will make you feel more emotions then you did in the first one. Definitely recommend reading book 1 first as this is a continuation of the first book in this series.
Mountains Climbed is the 2nd installment in the Mountain series written by Phoebe Alexander. As usual, I would suggest reading the books in order. I feel it is important, especially in this series, to get the best understanding of what is going on. The characters from the 1st book are still in this one as are some new characters. Of course, I love all of the original characters and I was thrilled to see they were still there. I really wanted to like some of the new characters but some of them ended up being on my bad list. Sarah, the main character in the book, is really wise and has a lot going for her, she has two beautiful children, a very loving mother, along with a supportive best friend. Throughout book 1 and 2 my heart ached for her. I wanted so much for her to be happy. The push and pull of the relationship that she and James share this slightly frustrating. However I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I understand both of their struggles, uncertainty, and desire. I feel as if they share a connection that many people don’t get to experience in life. I was over the moon reading the ending to this book! I have the 3rd one that I’m starting now. I can’t wait to see where Sarah and James go. Phoebe is an amazing writer with flawless story-lines and character development. I would strongly suggest reading anything by her including this book and series.
This is the second book in the series and continues the story of James and Sarah.
Since James deployment and engagement to Maggie, Sarah has really struggled to get over her heartache and the pain of losing him. Until she meets Garrett.
Garrett is a PhD student has has captured Sarah’s attention by his intellect and his dominance in the bedroom. Could this be the distraction Sarah needs to overcome her heartache or will she end up even more hurt.
Meanwhile James is doing his tour of duty and even though he has Maggie waiting for him at home he can’t stop thinking about Sarah. Is he making the right decision being with Maggie? Can James and Sarah remain just friends or will seeing her again wake up all those feelings he thought he has buried deep.
I LOVE series, I much rather read a series than a stand alone book. You’ll for sure want to start with book one vs reading these out of order or just one of the books. The writing of Sarah’s character will have you feeling every emotion. I do love how she’s so honest and isn’t afraid to talk about and share her emotions. I don’t want to give anything away but I will say I’ve been team James since the first book. Start with book one on the weekend because you’ll want to read them all back to back.
Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander
5 of 5 Stars
Lt. James McAllister and Sociology Professor Dr. Sarah Lynde’s story is continued in ‘Mountains Climbed’, having begun in ‘Mountains Wanted’. This series by Phoebe Alexander just gets better and better. The books do need to be read in order, “The first three Mountains Series books must be read in order, as it is James and Sarah’s continuing saga”.
This is a steamy contemporary romance and it is recommended for age 18+, the sizzling chemistry between the characters definitely leads to some steamy sex scenes!
This book continues where the first one finished with James deployed and engaged to childhood sweetheart Maggie and a devastated Sarah moving on with handsome Garrett Stone. Although Garrett is a good distraction for Sarah, when her and James meet up when he’s home from deployment they can not deny their attraction.
This is a well written story with great characters that I fell in love with in book one and continue to feel part of their world. I am probably bias, but I was cheering Sarah and James on as it’s obvious they should be together but author Phoebe Alexander sends us on an emotional rollercoaster and as there is a third book in the series, we do not discover their fate in this book. I can not wait for Mountains Loved, and I hope that Garrett will get his own story and a happy every after as well.
Wow, She’s done it again folks! Another steamy romantic story that pulls you in and doesn’t let you go! I enjoyed how Phoebe had Dr.Sarah push through the struggle of James choosing another woman before he left. Then to have her meet Garrett another great character by the way. So how does it end? Sorry not giving it away! This is a must-read series so get reading all you romantics that like a little steam in your reading 😉 I look forward to reading the next book!
I loved reading the second story of James and Sarah. It’ll hook you from the very beginning and it was just as steamy as the first book! I loved how we got more insight into James and what was in his head. The connection between these two characters is so strong even when with different people.
I always know Phoebe Alexander brings an amazing story that is completely different from anything else I’ve read. This story was beautifully written and I cannot wait to dive into book 3 to see where these two characters take up
This is book 2 in the Mountains Series by one of my new favorite authors.
I would say I’m shocked by the Sgt.’s choice but I’m not even if I was rooting for he and the professor to wind up together. You can’t help but to love James as he stays in Sarah’s kids’ lives even though he’s in a relationship with Maggie. Soon, Sarah moves on as well while performing in a play with her daughter. She tries to fall head over heels with Garrett, who she realizes that he’s not worth what she brings to the table. After the deployment, James returns to only be miles away from Sarah, Maggie becomes insecure. I love the way Phoebe Alexander writes as she keeps us vying for her characters and the way their life is in each book. Pick up this second book of the series to see how this story plays out. I hope you enjoy!
Mountains Climbed (Mountains Series #2) by Phoebe Alexander was a great read. I loved Sarah and James and it just wanted them to get together without all the confusion. It wouldn’t feel as raw without it, but when the characters feel like your friends you just want to make everything perfect for them. There are a lot of great plots happening in the background. I felt like Phoebe Alexander did a great job of building the relationships and like with other books it just blends so well.
Mountains Climbed is book 2 in the series and let me just inform you, this is one series you do not want to miss out on. The books are meant to be read In order since the story continues and you do not want to miss a beat. Sarah and James met and had a friends with benefits relationship. It was more for both of them but somehow they both seemed to move on. The only problem with that is, James knows Sarah’s children, mom and best friend. So when you go through a breakup sometimes it’s hard to get over it when everyone knows what happened and can bring up the name of the person.
In this book James is deployed and with someone else. Sarah has met someone who seems to be more her style. What is with Sarah and the younger men, who knows. While James and Sarah both seem content in their new relationships, they still cannot stop thinking about each other. What will happen when James returns in 9 months. Will he see Sarah, Will he want to rekindle things with Sarah? Will Sarah want to open that door again or will she move on and try not to get her heart broken two times by the same person?
I really enjoyed these two books in the series so far. I loved the characters and loved seeing Sarah’s kids, Abby especially grow up. I cannot wait to read more of this series. Sooo soooo good!! Trust me!!
Book 2 – wow! I thought the first book was full of great sexy scenes and heightened emotions. Book 2 is that ten fold! The raw emotion sarah expels will surely grab you and have you feeling loved, heartbroken, sad, happy, and excited right along with her. Her new man Garrett reeks of pure male testosterone while also being compassionate and understanding. And then there is James. The epitome of the “all American man”. Handsome, hot, sexy, and he knows what he wants. Or does he? You won’t be able to put this book down!