A former U.S. Special Forces Green Beret. A young healer with a heart full of unrealized dreams. Can love bridge the gap between two lives—and two very different worlds?

Welcome to Mountain Mates, the matchmaking site for single mountain men and adventurous women seeking a fresh start. When 38-year-old Tango, a brooding tattoo artist, and 24-year-old Crystal, a brilliant and compassionate Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, connect online, they learn they have only one thing in common: needles.

Regardless, Tango is intensely drawn to Crystal. He’s rooted in the rugged wilderness of Cady Springs, Colorado, while her career flourishes in Denver’s bustling cityscape. Their connection is instant, but can it survive the challenges of their very different lives?

Tango has spent time turning his pain into art at his tattoo shop, Iron & Ink, but the ache of loneliness lingers. Crystal is dedicated to helping her patients find balance and healing, but her own life feels out of sync. When a spontaneous night leads her to join Mountain Mates, she’s drawn to Tango’s charm and raw honesty—even if their fourteen-year age gap and diverging paths seem like insurmountable obstacles.

Through late-night chats and heartfelt video calls, their bond deepens. Tango is captivated by Crystal’s warmth and tenacity, while she finds solace in his protective nature and emotional depth. But as their connection grows, so does the question of compromise. Would Crystal leave her flourishing practice behind for love? Would Tango give up the mountains he calls home to follow her to the city?

Hitched to the Mountain Man is a heartwarming steamy romance filled with passion, self-discovery, and the magic of finding your perfect match. If you adore sexy rugged heroes, tender age-gap romances, and a dash of small-town charm, this story will sweep you off your feet. Make sure you also check out the other great stories in this Mail Order Bride series. All may be read as stand-alone selections or ... binge the entire series.