Trapped with the Mountain Man

An OTT Instalove Short Romance (Willowbrook Ridge Lodge, Book 2)

Tammy: Returning to Shady Pines Lodge feels like a fresh start—until I’m met with the head cook’s intense, unreadable stares. I don’t know what I did to get on Daniel’s bad side, but every time I catch him looking at me, I can’t tell if it’s hatred or something else entirely. I should have known my streak of bad luck with this mountain wasn’t over yet—especially now that I’m trapped here by the storm.

Daniel: I’m not looking forward to dealing with the health inspector again. One mistake from her last year made cleaning up my kitchen’s reputation something I never want to be put through again. Now she’s back and trapped here, making me see a side of her that’s throwing me off-balance. The last thing I need is a distraction like her. With every moment we’re stuck together, I’m starting to wonder if letting my guard down might be worth the risk.

©2024 Julia Stone (P)2025 Julia Stone

great short read

Trapped with the Mountain Man is a short story that had exactly what I was looking for enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, and forced proximity. The story is entertaining and easy to follow with plenty of angst and the right amount of steam.

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Okay

I usually listen at regular speed but the narrator was too slow and almost flat which took away from the story.
But the story was short and cute all the same.

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Trapped With the Mountain Man... Daniel and Tammy

Trapped with the Mountain Man is book two of the Willowbrook Ridge Lodge series by Julia Stone. This book shows that a lot can change in a year, and accidents happen. I love the instant attraction between Tammy and Daniel, even as he harbored ill feelings from a year ago. Daniel seems to be such an observant and understanding guy who genuinely cares about Tammy once he gets more information and can reflect and see the whole picture! I read the book and then listened to the audiobook. I enjoyed both versions and would recommend them!

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Quick fall

OTT misunderstanding quick love story. The audiobook story was good. I'm sure the narrator is good, but I was cringing through the whole listen. I had to speed the listen up, but even that didn't help the male character from sounding monotone ands robotic. Unfortunately I've heard better. Good thing I didn't spend too much on this one.

Good story, poor narration

The story is four stars. It’s a cute mountain man Romance about a chef and a health inspector. Daniel and Tammy have good chemistry together and it’s a pleasant romance.
The narration is two stars. The narrator sounds like she’s either very bored or on tranquilizers. I had to increase the speed or I would have fallen asleep.
MMC/FMC- Daniel and Tammy
Heat- lots of warmup, later a scene where they do the thing.
Safety? Y
Triggers? N
Tropes- Enemies to Lovers, Instalust, Forced Proximity.

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