One Wild Weekend with Ryder Novel

The holidays take an unexpected turn for a woman reeling from a breakup. Her boyfriend of two years dumps her via email just before she’s set to visit her family. After a night of tears and margaritas, she impulsively agrees to spend Christmas in Alaska. Arriving in Anchorage, she's met not by her college roommate, but by her roommate's brother, Ryder, a brooding ex-MMA fighter. Tasked with reviewing a retreat for her travel magazine and attempting to move on from her ex, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Ryder, despite his cold demeanor. Their initial awkwardness escalates when her roommate breaks her ankle, forcing Ryder to become her reluctant guide. An accident while photographing the Northern Lights leads to them being stranded together overnight in his cabin, where a shared struggle against hypothermia reveals a glimpse of warmth beneath his gruff exterior and hints at his complicated feelings about Christmas. The possibility of a New Year's romance arises if she can uncover the reasons behind his reclusive lifestyle. This story features an opposites-attract, accidental romance with steamy adventure and a guaranteed happy ending. It offers hot, protective men, intelligent women, and surprising plot twists in a standalone novel. Content warning: R-18 for mature themes.