One look from his piercing blue eyes is all it takes - this mountain man makes my heart race like never before. Moving to Spruce Ridge was supposed to be a fresh start for me. A chance to live a quieter, simpler life surrounded by nature. But when Ryan walked into my world, everything changed in an instant. With his muscular arms, stubbled jaw, and bulging biceps, he's temptation incarnate. My breath catches just watching him work. But it's the tenderness in his gaze that leaves me wanting more. Yet we come from different walks of life. Still grieving the tragic death of his ex, he prefers the seclusion of the mountains. While I'm drawn to the town below. As winter looms ahead, will our passionate connection withstand the brutal cold and isolation? Or will our whirlwind romance come crashing down? Rugged Ryan is a short, steamy, instalove romance. There’s no cheating and no cliffhanger, but there is a very happy ending.