Tempting my Forbidden Mountain Man: (Big Beards Construction Book 1) by Ariel Jay

The auction was a lie. My V-card was never really up for sale—it’s always belonged to my brother’s best friend. Waverly After chasing big-city dreams and losing everything, I’m back in small-town Moonshine Falls, where second chances feel as distant as my shattered ambitions. Now, I’m stuck living under the watchful eye of my over protective brother’s older best friend—Ethan Mitchell. The infuriatingly hot, brooding mountain man who rejected my first kiss. Brother’s best friend? Check. Age gap? Yep. Virgin heroine? Oh, that too. Ethan has always followed the rules: Tyler’s little sister is off-limits. But living in his cabin means he’s all up in my business, and it makes it impossible not to push his buttons. When my friends jokingly suggest I auction my virginity, it’s all in good fun—until I accidentally send a message to Ethan that makes him think the auction is real. That’s when everything changes. Possessive hero? Ex-military hero with a protective streak? You better believe it. Ethan doesn’t just want to stop the auction—he wants to claim me. His touch is fire, his words pure temptation. The man who swore to keep me at arm’s length is ready to break every rule to make me his. But falling for him means risking everything. Some lines shouldn’t be crossed... or should they? Fair warning: this book comes with plenty of curse words, steamy scenes that’ll have you fanning yourself, and an irresistible hero who knows how to claim what he wants. Expect a fast-paced, all-consuming romance, and don’t worry—there’s a happily-ever-after waiting at the end. Because once Ethan Mitchell decides you’re his, he’s not letting go.