Grace: Sick of having nothing but four grey walls to look at when writing my romance novel, I book a week away in a mountain cabin. However, on the trip there, I'm bombarded with news reports regarding a large storm heading in. While I obviously don't want to be stuck in a dangerous situation, who could blame me for hoping a sexy mountain man will be there to rescue me? Such a scenario would definitely help me finish my novel. Payton: Showing tourists around their vacation homes is part of my job, but the people who stay on Spruce Ridge Mountain are rarely young, single women. The first time I see Grace, I'm captivated by her beauty. And when I hear reports of a storm rolling in, I know I need to be there to keep her safe. If I show her just how protective I can be, maybe she'll decide to stay with me forever. Protective Payton is a short, steamy, instalove romance. There’s no cheating and no cliffhanger, but there is a very happy ending. The books in the Spruce Ridge Mountain series do not have to be read in order.