She's my best friend's widow and the only woman I've ever loved... Paul was my best friend, my brother in arms, and the only one of us that didn't come back alive. I promised if something ever happened to him that I'd look after Angie, his wife. He doesn't know that I've loved Angie for almost as long as he has. Now she's a single mom and running a business on her own. I sense her loneliness; I sense her need. Angie's off-limits, but my heart beats for her. And I don't know how much longer I can resist this pull between us... Cherished by the Mountain Man is a best friend's widow forbidden love romance featuring an ex-military mountain man and the curvy single mom he cherishes. Authors note: Cherished by the Mountain Man is a steamy novella that can be read in about two hours. If you love a quickie, then dive on in! Word count approx. 15k