Book One in the Claimed by a Silver Fox series
by L. Rae Montgomery

She fled a life of luxury.
He built a world with his bare hands.
Neither expected the fire that would ignite between them.

When Lila Ashcroft escapes her controlling fiancé and high-society cage, the last thing she expects is to find shelter in a storm—and in the arms of a man like Wyatt Carson. Gruff, weathered, and twice her age, the brooding rancher wants nothing to do with her secrets. But his rough hands are gentler than anyone’s touch, and behind his cool stare lies a heart aching for something more.

Wyatt doesn’t need trouble. Especially not the kind that comes in the form of a golden-haired runaway with eyes full of sorrow and a past that could torch the peace he’s spent years building. But the moment she steps into his barn, wet from the rain and shaking with rage, something inside him cracks—and there’s no going back.

As the Montana winter deepens and her past draws dangerously close, Lila must decide whether to keep running… or finally surrender to the only man who ever made her feel safe enough to stay.

🔥 An age-gap, silver fox, small-town romance packed with slow-burn heat, emotional depth, and sizzling open-door moments. Perfect for fans of K.C. Crowne, Devney Perry, and cowboy protectors who fall hard and love harder.