: The fictional town of Broken Falls , where a group of former soldiers—all medically retired after a shared traumatic incident—have purchased land to build a new life away from the world.
: The book features an age-gap trope and "insta-heat," focusing on how the heroine's persistence helps the hero confront his past and open up to love again. Reader Guide: What to Expect Shattered Mountain Man by L. Nicole
: While steamy, the books also touch on heavy topics like PTSD , physical disability from combat, and the difficulty of transitioning to civilian life. : The fictional town of Broken Falls ,