Bachelor Bee Book 1
He forged iron walls around his heart. She's about to melt them down.
For years photographer Renee Miller has avoided her tiny North Carolina hometown, scene of a teenage humiliation so legendary it still makes her cringe. But when her mom sends a guilt-laced SOS to help with a charity calendar, she’s dragged back armed only with her cameras, a shaky sense of dignity, and absolutely no training in handling twelve half-naked hunks.
Shooting pets is her specialty, not shirtless bachelors.
Blake “Mad Dog” Maddox, former MMA fighter and current reclusive metalsmith, would rather stomp a camera than pose for one. He prefers his mountain, his forge, and the company of his quirky animals to people. Unfortunately, his sweetly ruthless grandmother volunteers him anyway, leaving him determined to scare off the persistent paparazzo before she can say “flex.”
He has more to protect than just his pride.
Trapped together by a storm, their chemistry burns hotter than molten steel. As Renee faces down the ghosts of her past—and a meddling local determined to tank the project—she’s forced to decide if she’s finally brave enough to stop running…and whether her fling with a grumpy hermit just might develop into a picture-perfect ending.
What readers are saying:
What readers are saying:
“Renee and Blake are pure magic together.” ~Goodreads 4-star review
“This was such a great book! The storyline, the characters, the animals, I loved it all.” ~Goodreads 4-star review
“I just love me some Nika Rhone, and yay for a new series!” ~Goodreads 5-star review
“This first book is adorable. Renee and Blake are worth rooting for.” ~BookBub 5-star review
“The story is told with warmth and humor, and I gobbled it up. Looking forward to book 2!” ~Goodreads 5-star review
“It’s got a grumpy, tortured hero, a heroine learning to stop running from her past, forced proximity, matchmaking relatives, a mean girl who desperately needs a new hobby, plenty of cute animals and a sweet ending.” ~BookBub 4-star review
“There was humor and hurt and anger and love woven throughout and it was beautiful.” ~Goodreads 4-star review
“It was amazing.” ~Goodreads 5-star review
“I can't wait to return to Silver Bluff.” ~Goodreads 4-star review