When a stray dog brings a wounded veteran and a curvy veterinarian together, will they open themselves to the possibility that their connection is more than animal attraction? Carson My military days may have left me gruff and growly, but I’m no brute. When a lost dog runs in front of my truck, I’m not about it leave it there to suffer. I haul the poor thing to the animal hospital, planning to leave it there with my credit card number to pay for its care. The professionals can deal with the rest. At least, that’s the plan—until I meet Reese, the veterinarian on duty. For the first time since leaving the Army Rangers, I wonder if I’m wrong. Maybe love’s worth taking the leap…even for someone as messed up as me. Reese I thought life was supposed to be more than this. Better than this. But here I am, stuck in the same rural town working the same job I started my career in seven years ago, still feeling like I’m waiting for my life to begin. Don’t get me wrong. I love being one of Heartwood’s veterinarians. But the Montana winters are long, the light is sparse, and I’m so damn lonely. I want adventure. I want romance. I haven’t found either here, and I’m ready to get the hell out of Heartwood and finally find the life I’m craving. Then Carson walks into my clinic with a hurt dog and a beard I’d love to dig my fingers into, a rugged romance novel fantasy come to life. Is it possible that this grumpy mountain man could be the adventure I’ve been waiting for? And, more importantly, am I brave enough to take the risk and find out? The mountain men of Heartwood have rough palms, thick beards, and big hearts. Join these stubborn, growly men of small town Montana as they find over-the-top insta-love with women they’d do anything to protect. Let The Mountain Men of Heartwood series steal you away to a place of wild beauty where feel-good, mostly-standalone love stories are born. Happily ever afters guaranteed!

What happens when a city girl falls under the spell of a mountain man? Rex is no saint, and he’s got the ex-military background to prove it. His mountain is the only place his demons leave him be, so that’s where he stays, alone. But when Willow accidentally ends up on his cabin doorstep while trying to find her way to the notorious Halloween party on the next mountain over, his resolve to keep to himself is threatened. Because that party? Everyone knows it chews innocent women up and spits them out, broken. The locals stay well away. Willow is no local, though, and Rex isn’t sure he can stand by one year longer while his rich mountain neighbor gives peak dwellers a bad name—and gives women bad dreams for years. But will Rex’s fears drive Willow away—and straight into the dangers of the party? And even if he does overcome his past to step in and defend Willow, will it be enough to save her? Spooked by the Mountain Man is a steamy, over-the-top, heartfelt instalove contemporary romance short stuffed with spooky Halloween fun. Grab a PSL and settle in, because this is one cozy read you're not going to want to miss. HEA guaranteed! The Pearl Clutchers proudly present I Put A Spell On You, a Halloween collaboration hitting your Kindles starting 10/21. This collaboration offers both contemporary and paranormal romances for whatever strikes your fancy. Trick or treat, these stories will light your jack-o-lantern for a while. Have you been under someone’s spell? You’re about to be…

Will a snowstorm help them overcome the misunderstandings of their past to find a second chance at a future together? For him, she was the one that got away. For her, he was the one she could never forgive—or forget. When the wild winters of Montana force them back together, will it be their second chance at forever...or an icy disaster? Snowed In With the Mountain Man is an over-the-top forced proximity second chance instalove romance set in small town Montana that will put a smile on your face and heat up your heart...and maybe other parts. ;) \—- The mountain men of Heartwood have rough palms, thick beards, and big hearts. Join these stubborn, growly men of small town Montana as they find unexpected over-the-top instalove with women they’d do anything to protect. Let The Mountain Men of Heartwood series steal you away to a place of wild beauty where heart-warming, mostly-standalone love stories are born. Happily ever afters guaranteed!

A disabled advocate for veterans + a big-bodied artist with baggage = a heart-warming small town romance! Wounded mountain man and veteran Hudson comes to Heartwood looking for hope, for others more than himself. Burly artist shop owner Avery has resigned herself to a solitary existence, taught too well by life that she’s too big, too much. When the two meet, they’re surprised by their connection—and how much that connection challenges everything they’ve learned to believe about themselves. Are they brave enough to take the leap into the unknown together, or will disaster destroy their chance before they can seize it? Surprised by the Mountain Man is a steamy over-the-top instalove small town romance that will make you believe in the surprising power of love all over again. Happily ever after guaranteed!