After reading Mountain Boss, the first book in S.J. Tilly’s Mountain Men series, I knew I had to keep going—and Mountain Daddy absolutely solidified my spot on the S.J. Tilly train. I am officially hooked on her writing style, the quick pacing, and the way she crafts such compelling, addictive characters.
Mountain Grump did not disappoint; S.J. Tilly once again proves she knows exactly how to write characters you can’t help but fall head over heels for. The story follows Tilda, a sweet, sensitive dreamer who suddenly inherits a home in the Colorado mountains from her late Great Uncle Jack. However, there is a catch: to keep the house out of the hands of her greedy family, the will stipulates that she must get married. This leads her to ask Ethan, the local, grumpy park ranger she just met, to be her husband.
In S.J. Tilly’s King, the second installment of the Alliance series, we are plunged back into a world of dark mafia ties and high-stakes obsession. While the story can stand on its own, I highly recommend reading Nero first; having that background makes the experience much richer, especially since we get such fun glimpses of Nero throughout this book.
Dom by S.J. Tilly, narrated with incredible depth by Jack Calihan and Chloe Ryan, is a raw and emotional addition to the Alliance series. It masterfully balances the "soft-bodied woman" trope with the "strong, psychotic man" dynamic, creating a story that is as intense as it is addictive.
Hans by S.J. Tilly is the conclusion of her gripping Alliance series, a dark mafia romance that brings the saga to a bittersweet and high-octane finish. Narrated once again by the talented Jack Calihan and Chloe Ryan, the story centers on Hans Eklund, a man who believes his hands are too stained with the blood of his past to ever deserve a future.
Picking up Nero by S.J. Tilly on a whim turned out to be a fantastic decision, marking a dark and delicious start to my journey through the Alliance series. Narrated with wonderful chemistry by Jack Calihan and Chloe Ryan, this story is a gritty, unhinged entry into the mafia romance genre that leans heavily into the "grumpy x sunshine" dynamic. While it follows some familiar tropes, Nero himself stands out as a uniquely dark hero who feels distinct from others I’ve read. His obsession is palpable, especially as he moves from a man who has built a destiny on a "mountain of bodies" to a protector willing to paint the streets red for the woman he claims as his own.
Mountain Boss is a phenomenal start to the Mountain Men series. I absolutely devour it. While this story leans into small-town Colorado vibes rather than Tilly’s usual mafia setting, it still delivers the perfect blend of humor, high-stakes banter, and a possessive, slightly unhinged hero. I was hooked within the first few pages and finished the entire book in less than a day, completely captivated by the world of Black Mountain Lodge.
As a devoted fan of Kristen Proby, it's no secret that I eagerly anticipate each new release, especially those set in the captivating Blackwells of Montana series. "When We Break" is a testament to Proby's mastery of small-town romance, once again offering that comforting "coming home" feeling with its endearing families and rich atmosphere.