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McCullough Mountain
Series · 8 books · 2013-2016

Books in series

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#1

Almost Priest

2013

The perfect small town beach romance brimming with forbidden love, secret desires, and one irresistible virgin hero–from bestselling and award winning author, Lydia Michaels. Colin McCullough has always been a man of devotion, and at summer’s end he will finally receive his Holy Orders. Samantha Dougherty never intended to cause trouble, but when she’s invited to stay at McCullough Mountain for summer break, she proves to be an irresistible temptation. Hot summer nights lead to secret moments of seduction neither Colin or Samantha can resist. No vow of celibacy is without sin. Colin’s thoughts are far from pure, but his intentions to become a priest remain. What should have been a relaxing holiday with his family has turned into a trial of loyalty, lust, courage, sacrifice, and possibly love. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, has created an unforgettable family saga bursting with sizzling secrets and scandalous moments in this award winning series, McCullough Mountain, where each story can be read as a stand alone!
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#2

Beautiful Distraction

2013

When Finnegan McCullough gets a flat tire he bumps into a woman he’s never seen before. After a stern lecture on trespassing, he offers her a ride and a friendship takes shape. Mallory Fenton is unlike any girl he’s ever met. She’s funny, sexy as hell, and sweet as pie, but she doesn’t see herself that way. After literally crashing into Finnegan McCullough, Mallory is a hot, tongue-tied,mess. A true lumberjack, he wears his flannel well and possesses the sexiest smile she’s ever had thrown her way. Unfortunately, men like that don’t look at girls like her. When Finn confesses his desire to be more than friends, Mallory is shocked. After years of being the ‘fat girl’ she knows better than to believe a man like Finn could ever find her attractive. But she’s gotten under his skin and Finn is determined to show Mallory how beautiful she truly is. A realistic and heartwarming romance that proves love and beauty come in all shapes and sizes.
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#3

Irish Rogue

2014

Opposites attract in this scorching romance from bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, when a small-town bad boy falls hard for the town virgin. Kelly McCullough has always gotten every woman he’s wanted. Of all the McCullough men, his charm and magnetism is unmatched. However, there’s one woman he cannot have. Ashlynn Fisher is saving herself for marriage. Ashlynn is everything Kelly is not. She’s quiet, shy, and—above all—virginal. But, after losing her heart to Kelly in grade school, no other man compares. When Ashlynn decides it’s time for her to find a husband, Kelly, a sucker for brown-eyed girls, offers to help but soon finds himself in a situation he never expected. Chaste kisses and stolen secrets put Kelly’s virility and Ashlynn’s virtue to the test. Sooner or later, one of them will break, because neither want to bend when it comes to their needs. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, has created an unforgettable family saga bursting with sizzling secrets and scandalous moments in this award winning series, McCullough Mountain, where each story can be read as a stand alone!
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#4

British Professor

2014

British professor is a sizzling, age-gap, student-teacher romance full of scandalous secrets from bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, family saga fans won’t want to miss! Sheilagh McCullough has been pretending to be someone else her entire life. When she takes her rebellious act too far, her overbearing brothers decide it’s time for her to grow up and face her future. After six years of procrastination and parties, Sheilagh is finally going to college. Dr. Alec Devereux is an ethical man, but when Sheilagh enrolls in his class, his morals, as a professor, are put to the test. Brilliant, tenacious, and a contradiction to herself in so many ways, Alec’s new student enchants and tempts him to break the rules. Choosing lust over logic, Alec pursues Sheilagh with uncompromising desire, until her unresolved past–and crazy family–collide and present a threat to their future. It’s too late to walk away once he’s fallen for her, but Sheilagh has the final say. When a line is drawn between her happiness and her family, she has a difficult choice to make. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, has created an unforgettable family saga bursting with sizzling secrets and scandalous moments in this award winning series, McCullough Mountain, where each story can be read as a stand alone!
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#5

Broken Man

2014

An eye-opening exploration of small town life and adversity through an LGBT lens. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, delivers a masterpiece of emotion in an unforgettable male-male romance that all readers will love. When Luke McCullough’s athletic potential is diminished by a field injury, his pride pays the price. Returning to his small town a broken man, the long road to recovery seems dreary and overshadowed by opportunities lost, until he meets Tristan Hughes. Tristan came to Center County to escape his past and start anew, but nothing prepared him for Luke. Intrigued, Tristan cautiously gets to know this formidable man, and falls head over heels for the vulnerable soul hiding behind all that muscled intensity and drive. Luke has never been interested in men. When he can’t get Tristan out of his head, he fights the inevitable. Stolen glances lead to heated encounters, followed by punishing regret, but Luke’s inability to face the truth of who he really is could cost him the only happiness he’s ever known. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, has created an unforgettable family saga bursting with sizzling secrets and scandalous moments in this award winning series, McCullough Mountain, where each story can be read as a stand alone!
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#6

Controlled Chaos

2014

When a single mom celebrates her recent divorce with a one night stand, a farewell fling turns into a possible second chance. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, tells a stunning blended family love story that gives a spectacular glimpse into the world of autism. Braydon McCullough has spent his life searching for the perfect woman. When a shy beauty propositions him, he assumes he’s found her. Blindsided by their chemistry, his life takes a bewildering turn when she vanishes as quickly as she appeared. Becca Stevens can’t afford to take risks, but when persuaded by friends to commemorate her divorce by approaching a gorgeous stranger in a bar, common sense abandons her. After an unforgettable night of passion, she panics, running back to her methodical life, promising never to be so reckless again. That is until her Braydon unexpectedly tracks her down. Braydon’s unwelcome persistence is a complication to Becca’s already challenging life. As a single mother of a son living with autism, she has no room for personal affairs. Braydon’s determination tempts to show Becca how vibrant life can be if she’d only dare to dream again.
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#7

Hard Fix

2015

Bestselling and award winning author, Lydia Michaels, writes a heartwarming love story generations long and leaves no detail untold as she takes readers back to where McCullough Mountain began. Maureen O’Leahey has always hoped for a family to love, but small-town life becomes less romantic when the men of Center County have just returned from a lost war. Frank McCullough is the quiet, uncomplicated sort, but when he finds himself in a tangle with the law and a fiery redhead named Maureen, his life is never simple again. Maureen is determined to love Frank despite all odds. Against her father’s wishes, she and the Irish lumberjack marry in secret but face a difficult road ahead. Frank struggles to do right by his young bride, and Maureen aches to be a good wife, but misfortune has threatened their happiness. When love and patience aren’t enough to heal what is broken, Frank must do everything in his power to build his wife a house so that Maureen can follow her dreams and fill a happy home. Full of bonus epilogue chapters so readers can catch up with all the McCullough newlyweds! Award winning author, Lydia Michaels, has created an unforgettable family saga bursting with sizzling secrets and scandalous moments in this award winning series, McCullough Mountain, where each story can be read as a stand alone!
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#8

Intentional Risk

2016

A best friends-to-lovers romance gets complicated when an accidental pregnancy disrupts Katherine McCullough’s plans in this coming of age romance from bestselling author, Lydia Michaels. Kate McCullough has always been a good girl, but when one bad choice lands her in a heap of trouble, her entire life changes in the blink of an eye. If not for her accidental friendship with Anthony Marcelli, she’d be lost. Captivated by her wild charm and natural beauty, Anthony pushes for more than friendship only to have Kate pull back. He’s determined to show her how great they could be as a couple, but she’s the strong-willed sort, and adamant that they should only be friends. Refusing to give up, he risks everything to prove her wrong—even if that means going toe-to-toe with the craziest McCullough of all—her father. Bestselling author, Lydia Michaels, has created an unforgettable family saga bursting with sizzling secrets and scandalous moments in this award winning series, McCullough Mountain, where each story can be read as a stand alone!

Author

Lydia Michaels
Lydia Michaels
Author · 48 books

Lydia Michaels is the award winning and bestselling author of over forty novels, including the groundbreaking collection, Write 10K in a Day. She is the consecutive winner of the 2018 & 2019 Author of the Year Award from Happenings Media, as well as the recipient of the 2014 Best Author Award from the Courier Times. She has been featured in USA Today, Romantic Times Magazine, Love & Lace, and more. As the host and founder of the East Coast Author Convention and the Behind the Keys Author Retreat, Lydia Michaels plays a respected role in the book community. When she’s not working on her next novel, she is accepting speaking engagements and using her platform to advocate for positive author business practices and doing whatever she can to empower female entrepreneurs around the world. Lydia is happily married to her childhood sweetheart. Some of her favorite things include the scent of paperback books, listening to her husband play piano, escaping to her coastal home at the Jersey Shore, cheap wine, 80’s pop culture, coffee, and kilts. She hopes to meet you soon at one of her many upcoming events. Lydia is most active on Instagram @Lydia_Michaels_Books. You can also follow Lydia at www.Facebook.com/LydiaMichaels

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