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My van breaks down on a mountain road, in the middle of nowhere. As far as I can see, there's only one mailbox with one dirt driveway leading into the woods. And the owner doesn't seem keen on visitors.

But with no cell reception, I've got no other options.

Merrick Blade just wants to be left alone. In fact, my mere presence seems like torture for him. But there's more to this beefy, grouchy mechanic than he lets on.

He insists on fixing my van—for free—and even offers to let me sta...
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My van breaks down on a mountain road, in the middle of nowhere. As far as I can see, there's only one mailbox with one dirt driveway leading into the woods. And the owner doesn't seem keen on visitors.

But with no cell reception, I've got no other options.

Merrick Blade just wants to be left alone. In fact, my mere presence seems like torture for him. But there's more to this beefy, grouchy mechanic than he lets on.

He insists on fixing my van—for free—and even offers to let me stay in his cozy cabin until the work is done.

And the way he stares at me makes me think the van isn't the only body he wants to work on...

Why not? He's a hot older guy. We could have some fun together.

But fun quickly turns into feelings I can't explain, and I find myself aching at the thought of leaving this hermit alone again.
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