On the Mountain

Name: On the Mountain
SKU: 62024
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4.4 | 1,623 ratings

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Last update: 06-11-2024

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Danielle Pernell

I'm calling it, this is my favorite read of 2024

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024

Listen, this book has a lot of reviews and if you want something more in-depth and objective, I'm sure the review is out there. This one is going to get personal.

I read romance for an escape. Life is hard and sometimes the world is too much. I need reminders that no matter how bleak and hopeless it all feels, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. That's what romance gives me. I don't want to see myself in books but I can't ignore how much I relate to Cyrus. Not just who he is and what he's going through but also family-wise. I don't cry when I read but I cried a lot during this. Specifically at lines that may seem unceremonious to some but if you've ever had a family member who struggles with addiction, those lines mean everything. I'm not saying the book doesn't exist but I am saying this is the first time I've ever read a romance that humanizes people with addiction and acknowledges that it's a disease. Not once does Cyrus bad mouth his mom and not once does the book make her out to be some heartless monster incapable of caring for her son because of drugs. It is said over and over again how much she loved him and how much he loved her and will keep her memory alive. It's validating in a way I didn't know I needed and I will forever be eternally grateful for this book's existence.

As for the rest of the story, it's beautiful but that goes without say. What I don't see a lot of people talk about is how hot this book is. People will name their favorite books with primal play and for some reason this one doesn't come up even though it's so fire and done so well here. Who doesn't want a self-sufficient hot mountain man to chase them through the woods in the snow? Don't judge, we all have dreams. Crow's story is heartbreaking and I think how he handles it is going to be a little polarizing for some. But, as with all Riley Hart books, life is complicated and messy, emotions are complicated and messy. He's doing his best and that's all anyone can ask for or expect.

But I love these two. I loved how deeply "there" they are for each other. It's got wrenching at times but beautiful, heartfelt, and handles with care like always. If you've never read Riley Hart book before I thinks be a great place to start. It's heavy at times but The HEA is perfect. Also the bonus epilogue but again, I have problems. Five stars because this has made the list of one of my favorite books of all time and that is saying something.

Kates_Currently_Reading

Their Broken Pieces Speak to Each Other

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024

Crow and Cyrus are both broken men. Crow was the raised inside a cult, and was the only child, his father the cult leader allowed. Cyrus was raised by a single drug-addicted mother. Both men witnessed their mothers’ deaths. After time spent in foster care, Crow returned to the mountain where he was raised, although the cult had disbanded. Cyrus turned to drugs and sex to deal with his emptiness and mental health issues.

The two men meet when Cyrus moves to Tranquility, the small town at the base of the mountain where Crow lives. Unlike everyone else in town, Cyrus is fascinated by Crow and drawn to him. After Crow notices Cyrus’ injuries from his ex, he takes Cyrus to his home and decides to keep him, knowing that once it snows they’ll be trapped there all winter. Over the course of the winter, the two men fall in love.

”On the Mountain” tells the story of two broken men who find each other when they most need it. Their love for each other begins to help the other heal. Although their pasts are tragic, the romance between the two men is low-angst. We also get plenty of great steamy scenes between the two men. I really enjoyed this book and rate it four stars.

Amazon Customer

Something to Crow about !!!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024

I am an avid reader and very rarely submit reviews. I submerse in the M/M genre and have purchased many books on this format. Riley is one of several authors that I purchase when she has a new release. I tend to not read blurbs or synopsis because I want to start a book and just escape in the pages. So when I received my purchase and read Riley’s dear reader intro I found it intriguing that she sorta prefaced this work with explanations about the book and it’s subject matter .
At first I found it a little unsettling but as I dove into the story I could see why she felt the need to do so. As May is mental health awareness month I feel that I picked the perfect time to fall in love with the story of Crow and Cyrus . Even though at times the subject matter is deep the love for these characters wins you over. Of course the prose is sprinkled with the sexual chemistry and content that Riley writes flawlessly...Do yourself a favor and buy this book and maybe a copy for a friend...ON THE MOUNTAIN is great story for everyone who believes in a HEA...so (go tell it ON THE MOUNTAIN ????)
Happy reading to you all

Sassy

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024

I laughed but mostly I cried or felt so sad for both Crow and Cyprus. Riley Hart always grabs my heart strings and doesn’t let go until I get to the end and this story was no different. The two characters were people I felt so relatable to because I’ve always felt like an outsider myself and going through their ups and downs with the town bullies and getting to know each other was sad yet strengthening for characters. Riley always leads the reader on a journey that maybe they might relate to while giving us an enjoyable experience through the characters. In this book Crow must learn how to trust Cyrus after living for so long alone and never trusting anyone while Cyrus also has to learn to trust in himself and believe he is worthy of being loved. This was a beautiful story and one I would definitely recommend.

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