Forever in Cedar Ridge
(2026)(The tenth book in the Mountain Men of Cedar Ridge series)
A Story by M J Herald
I came back to Cedar Ridge because I had nowhere else to go.
I didn't expect to find love.
When a fire tears through my apartment, Bear Nelson is there.
Dragging me out.
Taking control.
Acting like leaving me behind was never an option.
The boy I used to know is gone.
In his place is a broad-shouldered firefighter who doesn’t hesitate, doesn’t second-guess—and doesn’t ask if I’m coming with him.
He just decides.
I don’t trust my instincts anymore.
Not after everything that’s happened.
But Bear doesn’t give me space to overthink.
He takes care of me like it’s already settled.
Looks at me like I’m not going anywhere.
Bear doesn’t wait.
And once he decides I'm his—
There’s no walking away.
Forever in Cedar Ridge is a short, steamy instalove romance featuring a protective firefighter, forced proximity, second chances, and a mountain man who knows exactly what he wants—and doesn''t let go.
I didn't expect to find love.
When a fire tears through my apartment, Bear Nelson is there.
Dragging me out.
Taking control.
Acting like leaving me behind was never an option.
The boy I used to know is gone.
In his place is a broad-shouldered firefighter who doesn’t hesitate, doesn’t second-guess—and doesn’t ask if I’m coming with him.
He just decides.
I don’t trust my instincts anymore.
Not after everything that’s happened.
But Bear doesn’t give me space to overthink.
He takes care of me like it’s already settled.
Looks at me like I’m not going anywhere.
Bear doesn’t wait.
And once he decides I'm his—
There’s no walking away.
Forever in Cedar Ridge is a short, steamy instalove romance featuring a protective firefighter, forced proximity, second chances, and a mountain man who knows exactly what he wants—and doesn''t let go.
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