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I fell in love with her the second she pointed that rifle at my head.

When she threatened to put a bullet between my eyes, I knew I had to have her. She reminds me of one of those animated princesses, with white-blond hair to her waist, curves that make it hard to walk straight and ice-blue eyes that told me…I’d found the one.

I never thought much about why I waited...you know, the big ‘V’ sort of waited...but now I know. She will be my first. She will be my last. I will give her everything—and then a little more.

Only, someone else is after what belongs to me and he’ll go to any lengths to take back what he believes is rightfully his. But he will have to go through me first.

And that ain’t gonna happen.

Author’s Note: This isn’t your standard issue, double V card romance. These two are fierce, independent and when this lumber-hunk throws her over his shoulder and carries her home, well…let’s just say in the heat of what happens next, all those V cards turn to ash. It’s safe, insta-hot, insta-love with all the sticky sweet happily ever after you expect.

124 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 24, 2020

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Dani Wyatt

104 books1,812 followers
Since I was a little girl, I’ve made up stories. I would lay in my bed at night and before I knew what a trope was, I would make up these trope filled stories. Boy sees girl, boys falls for girl, boy saves girl….happily ever after. As I got older, the stories turned steamier and more intricate, but the basics never changed.

Now, my books are still full of romance but the naughty bits are naughtier, my hero’s are obsessed alpha types and my heroines are quirky, real women who come in all shapes and sizes.

So, sit back, banish the real world and get lost in some over the top romance with a heaping helping of hot. xoxoxo

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Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,465 reviews2,030 followers
April 27, 2020
This is a cute little steamy novella that was okay to me. :)

Mathias has always been a work work work type of guy has no time for anything also perfect boyfriend alpha in my eyes, coming down into town few times he sees some random guy asking questions about someone and when he sees the picture he's found his true love. He just doesn't know where she is until he bumps into her dodging one of the flirts in town. As for Astrid shes sorta running away? All she knows is that her step-father is an ass and shes hiding out trying to live her life in the woods thats how she meets Mathias for the 2nd time when he finds her camping and almost eaten by a bear. The chemistry is 🔥 between the two as he carrys her back to his place already telling her what he plans to do to her. Keep her safe, happy and protected.

No ow/om drama (unless you count the stepfather), no cheating, Slight secondary charas, sexy times, Drama, both virgins

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐

Slowish-insta
Older/younger couple
21h/35H
infertility (near the end)
Safe-ish
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
Profile Image for Kelly_Reads_Books.
2,040 reviews159 followers
February 23, 2022
Another cute and spicy story by Dani Wyatt!
Mathias and Astrid meet accidentally, they actually bumped into each other. But Mathias has become immediately smitten and infatuated. Astrid is running from the sadness and devastation in her life, and decides to live off the grid for a while. But she has an encounter with a growly man, and an actual bear, and this starts the beginning of the end for both of them.
Dani's Mountain Men are large beyond belief, and so enraptured with the woman they meet, it's instant love and these men don't let go once they have their women in their arms.
Profile Image for Oriana Reads.
3,927 reviews29 followers
April 28, 2020
A sweet and really really hot story with DV(freaking love that 😍 😍😍). Mathias was so sweet and hot the perfect mix. He fell head over heels for Astrid and wouldn't let go from day 1. This story had sweetness, action and steamy scenes. Totally safe with a sweet HEA. I really loved the epilogues👍👍 A must read story if you like hot and possessive mountain men that wait for their one and only.❤
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1,140 reviews98 followers
April 25, 2020
It was love at first sight for me when it came to the cover on this book. Serious swoon moment may have occured the first time I saw it, and everytime after.

Mathias was idea book boyfriend material for me: reclusive mountain man who had secret talents, was secretly well off and oh yeah that gorgeous house he built. Bonus points for being growly, alpha and possessive.

The fact that Mathias and Astrid had a bit of an older man/younger woman thing going...yup another favorite of mine, so of course I enjoyed that.

Astrid being able to handle herself in the wilderness and being a bit of a tough chick was also a favorite for me.

My only dislike from this book was how overplayed the "Mathias is a 36 year old virgin" angle was, it was mentioned A LOT and for me it was off putting. I'm already not a fan of DV or V story lines but for the right author and right book I still read them...this was one I obviously wanted to read but could have done with that angle being scaled back a bit.
Profile Image for Georgia Mouzouros.
163 reviews1 follower
April 25, 2020
Off the charts animal chemistry! Mathias takes one look at Astrids picture and he is done for, insta love at its finest! When he sees her at the local bar and she’s in trouble he takes no time at all to take care of her, the attraction is too much for Astrid and she bolts... determined to find her he’s comes face to face with the barrel of her gun, how will this mountain of a virgin man tame his one and only... well his animal is coming out fierce and ready...
Epilogue 1 and 10 yrs in
No angst between the couple with just a dash of suspense!
Profile Image for Melissa  Wright.
336 reviews8 followers
April 24, 2020
Nothing is better than Dani's sweet virgin Alpha insta-loves and Straight Cut is just that.
Mathis is the sexy and fierce mountain man who has know idea what fate has in-store for him. Astrid is the innocence that fate drops at his feet.
Animals wait for their one mate... Hold on tight because the animal is about to be released.
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360 reviews15 followers
April 26, 2020
Straight cut by Dani Wyatt was a great read.
I love every book Dani writes each story is captiving right from the beginning.
This book was no different.
I loved Mathias and Astrid they are a great couple.
Its was love at first sight.
Dani didn't disappoint with this book/series
Men of woods is my favourite so far by this author.
I highly recommend this book/series.
Profile Image for laura  Trott .
61 reviews2 followers
April 24, 2020
Straight cut was brilliantly written I moved the virgin to virgin story from beginning to end they are so precious together well done
Profile Image for Anastasia ❁.
2,009 reviews212 followers
June 30, 2020
3.5✯

°Virgin hero
°Virgin heroine
°Switching POVs
°Insta love/lust
°Hero is 35, heroine is 21
°Both faithful after meeting
°Possessive obsessed OTT alpha hero
°Free of OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating
°Intimate scenes only between hero and heroine
°Infertility issues
°Epilogue: 1 year and 10 years later
Profile Image for Deanna Lang.
780 reviews51 followers
April 29, 2020
Straight Cut has it all. A little intrigue, a little hint of a dangerous past, a sweet and sassy heroine, and a growly as all heck hero all wrapped up in a satisfying book.

Ms Wyatt manages to make two virgins sexy as all heck and boy, for a virgin, Mathias sure knows what he's doing. And as Mathias said: "Who knew I could be such a filthy talker? Virgin, smirgin." I liked Mathias from the start. He doesn't care what people think of him and he goes his own way. He keeps to himself but has a small circle of friends he likes and trusts. With Astrid, he's possessive, protective, and somewhat over the top stalkerish with how obsessive he gets with her. It's sexy as heck to read.

Astrid is a spunky gal. She's young but she's got her head screwed on straight. She's a little bit sassy when she's feeling confident, and she's got a spine of steel and not afraid of challenges. She might be running from her problems while trying to figure things out but she's no shrinking violet. I liked that Astrid could hold her own against someone as domineering and overwhelming as Mathias. Of course, it helps that he's a complete pussy cat around her and will do anything for her.

I'm having a lot of fun with this series of Ms Wyatt's especially since I love mountain men and this satisfies my mountain man obsession right now. I can't wait for more books in the series.

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41 reviews5 followers
May 10, 2021
I really loved this story. Its like a cross between Jessa Kane and Alexa Riley. My two favorite authors. Mathias is a virgin who is the perfect mix of sweet and OTT alpha and I wish the rest of the men in this series was like him. He was proud of the fact he was a virgin and waited for Astrid. And one of my pet peeves in DV stories is when the hero doesn't mention the fact he is a virgin or says like one line stating his is. Not this one, no sir not this book and I am here for it!
Astrid is also a virgin(shocker there, wink wink) but I really liked her. She was funny, sweet and had a backbone, and she wasn't annoying which I appreciated! I've read a lot of books and none of them has compelled me to write a review like this. I usually knock off a star or two from dual virgin books because I find something that I really didn't like and can't give it a five star rating. But I just couldn't find anything worth knocking off a star.
This book is a intsa-love story with a hero who is completely obsessed with the heroine and full of smut.

Dani Wyatt, I would really like another book with dual virgin main characters like this one. You really delivered exactly what I needed with this book and I thank you.
Profile Image for Mindy Chase-selder.
803 reviews12 followers
April 26, 2020
Absolutely loved this one!!! Dani knows just how I like my men Huge, Growly, Alpha AF, Possessive and Obsessive and Mathias has all of those qualities. Mathias normally keeps to himself, but on his latest trip to town he's shown a picture of his future, and with one look he knows the Beauty in the picture was meant for him. Astrid is on her own, having lost her mother and running from her horrible step-father she has decided to get back to her roots and heads out to the great outdoors until she can figure out a plan for her future. Finding Astrid in the woods was fate and Mathias was not going to let her go ever, and some how Astrid felt safe, new that he would not hurt her. His response of " I don't hurt what is mine. I hurt what hurts what is mine." was not only heart melting but panty melting as well. These two were perfect for each other and I loved their connection and attachment to one another. Great read!! and I can't wait to see what Dani has in store for us next.
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810 reviews174 followers
April 27, 2020
🔥Oh my! So hot!🔥
Another great story by Ms. Wyatt.
I have to say, I am sooo glad this was dual virgin. I loved how, even though he was in his 30's, he saved himself for his one. Realistic? Maybe not. But do we really read for the reality of it? Not this girl. Heck, if that was the case, who would read about wolf and bear shifters or aliens coming to impregnate earthlings...c'mon.
Anyway, back to this book. I, for one, immensely enjoyed watching them discover each other, having been with no one else before. He was so OTT and possessive. And I loved that he teared up when he thought she was hurting. Swoon!
-dual POV
-dual virgin
-no abuse or cheating
-we get to see them 1 year and 10 years in the future.
Grab this up for an enjoyable read.
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299 reviews15 followers
April 28, 2020
I loved this story of Mathias, a huge, growly, scowly mountain man and Astrid, a capable, smart, girl on the run; and not just because they were both virgins. Although Astrid was hiding from her stepfather, she was no damsel in distress (I REALLY would have liked to see her use the crossbow...just sayin), even if Mathias was determined to be her knight protector.

As usual, the chemistry was off the charts, and the hero was uber alpha while still being sweet. I tend to prefer my heroines to not be naive or a doormat, so Astrid definitely got my approval. Overall, this was a quick, steamy sweet read and I really enjoyed it. I generally enjoy all this author's works, but would love to see more heroines in this vein.

I received an ARC and am leaving an unbiased review.
Profile Image for Jo-Ann Forrest.
2,705 reviews21 followers
April 25, 2020
Astrid is running away from her stepfather after losing her mother recently. She goes where she knows she can regroup and think about what to do with her life, the only place where she could be herself. Mathias is a reclusive artist/mountain man and he has remained celibate until he found the one. All it took was one look and they were vowed to be it for each other. Their story is fast paced, with incredible chemistry that will melt your heart and kindle. This is the story of true love and as Dani Wyatt so perfectly concludes it - it was the beginning of the perfect love story! I honestly volunteered to review this amazing story by a great storyteller!
Profile Image for Roanne Germaine.
863 reviews20 followers
April 26, 2020
STRAIGHT CUT is the 4th standalone book under the Men In The Woods Series . Astrid came running to the woods to escape his stepdad. When she saw Mathias , she was astonished at his sheer size. On the other hand, he knew that Astrid was meant to be his from the moment he saw her photo and that he would protect her at all costs.

This book was explosive! Double vigins , with opposite personalities but they were perfect for each other . I loved Mathias! He was a dominant who had a sweet tooth and other endearing traits. FLOVED this !

I have received and read an advance copy of this book and this is a fair and honest review and recommendation voluntarily shared.
711 reviews
April 28, 2020
I received this book in advance for a voluntary honest review. Gotta love an alpha woodsman who has impressive wood...furniture. Mathias never thought about having a woman in his life, ever. He may be big and burly, but he’s never slept with a woman. Astrid is on the run from her stepfather and camping in the woods. When Mathias sees Astrid’s photo his whole world changes. Finding her in the woods, he saves her from a bear and brings her to his cabin. The sparks that fly between these two could cause a forest fire. Will these two get their happily ever after or will her stepfather take it all away? Recommend reading this one.
Profile Image for Syd Springer.
3,772 reviews6 followers
April 26, 2020
Ms. Dani did a fantastic job with this book! I fell in love with Mathis and Astrid. Mathis is completely alpha AF, who loves with his whole heart and Astrid is a sassy, bad to the bone female who is lost but luckily she was found! I loved these two chemistry and the banter between was hilarious! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great insta-love, DV, slightly different ending, and great HEA!

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
511 reviews3 followers
April 26, 2020
Wow! I love all of Dani Wyatt’s books but this one blows it of the park. Dual virgin, strong heroine and possessive AF mountain man. Mathias saw Astrid‘s picture while in town one day and become obsessed. Actually is there a level about obsessed? Because Mathias was it. Once he finds Astrid who is camping by herself trying to escape some circumstances she almost shoots him and he falls more in love. Astrid was such a strong heroine. These two together were HOT and steamy. Just wow. Read this book now!
339 reviews42 followers
April 30, 2020
Astrid was a young woman on the run from her Stepfather. He thought what her mother left her was his and would do what it took to get it. She never realized that her actions would change her life. But would it be for her good or evil.
Mathias was all man. He had also been waiting for his forever. He just never thought he would meet her the way he did. She basically knocked him for a loop. She was everything he could ever have dreamed of.
Will these two get their Happily ever after or will someone stand in their way? Read and find out you will not be disappointed.
Profile Image for Paige Morris.
Author 16 books18 followers
May 4, 2020
Dani writes the best insta-love there is. A DV story at that. hubba hubba

Mathias is kind of a loaner, living in the cabin he built, building furniture and limiting his social interaction. He's just waiting to find his other half. Has he found it in Astrid? The beautiful stranger who lost her mother just 42 days ago. Her mother's passing left her with her stepfather, a man who changes his behavior leading Astrid to run away and her stepfather desperate to find her. Will Mathias save her? Will she save him from his loneliness?
Profile Image for Maranda Prigmore.
968 reviews1 follower
May 9, 2021
Loved it

Mathias and Astrid story is beyond amazing. They both have never been with anyone. Now to some that may be surprising given this day and time. I loved that aspect. Like some people just won't be satisfied if its not the only person who they chose to spend the rest of their lives with. That is what I loved. As rugged as Mathias was and is. It was damn sexy. Astrid did remind me of Elsa from frozen. A few twists and turns plus a couple shady characters mixed into the book. All and all it was amazing and so glad I read the entire series.
Profile Image for Misty Schott.
4,015 reviews30 followers
April 28, 2020
Amazing story.

This is a wonderful story with excellent characters. Mathias has never been interested in being with a woman, just to say he did it and he feels like he may never find one he wants to be with. That is until he sees Astrid's picture and he has this all consuming feeling that he needs to find her and make her his. This is a sexy, steamy, double virgin story that will have you all hot and bothered by the end. Great read and I highly recommend it!
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1,071 reviews22 followers
October 17, 2022
Characters = 4/5
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 5/5
Hotness = 3/5
Mystery = 3/5
Action =  5/5
Drama = 4/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars =  4 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Cliffhanger = no
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes

✔️Good quick read.
✔️Loved the instalove along with the danger that lurked.
✔️Sweet and sexy.
✔️Characters were great! Both inexperienced.
-Mathias is loyal, strong, and sweet.
-Astrid is alone, independent, and strong.
✔️HEA
19 reviews
July 16, 2024
5 Stars

This was the best out of the series for sure! The story was well developed although I wanted a little more action as far as the stepfather. I still don’t think I’ll ever love the whole loving someone who you met an hour earlier but I try to overlook that as far as my rating goes bc there are just so many instalove stories out there. The spice level was 4/5 IMO (although I’ve learned that rating is very subjective).
22 reviews1 follower
April 25, 2020
The is the fourth book in the series but the first for me. I didn’t need to read the others first but I have started the series from the beginning because I like it so much! I’m a big fan of the alpha-mountain man type genre and this was exactly that! Very sexy and quick read! 🔥I liked both characters and enjoyed their story and HEA.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC for an honest review!
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199 reviews5 followers
April 25, 2020
Oh my god I always think I’m prepared for the next book from this lady after reading the last but I was so wrong... this book is EVERYTHING!!!!

Mathias grouchy alpha mountain giant sees a photo of the woman he wants Astrid and he’s going to get her, to ramp up the heat these two are virgins Mathias being the dirtiest talking virgin ever.

Sorry no more you’ll have to go get reading.
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547 reviews2 followers
April 26, 2020
Dani did not disappoint with Straight Cut, I was captivated from the very beginning of this couple's story. I felt soul deep reading the stepfathers actions, I wanted to hug Astrid and know she was ok. She gets her happily ever after in a sweet, swoony and angsty way with a reclusive mountain man that will protect and provide at all costs.
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176 reviews3 followers
April 28, 2020
What do you get when you cross an older, dirty talking, mountain man virgin hero and a younger woman in hiding who's not afraid to shoot a gun? You get Dani Wyatt's latest release, Straight Cut! Oh my, oh my! If you weren't a fan of Dani before now, you certainly will after reading this!
The book is safe with dual virgins. It is standalone, but there are 3 prior books featuring different couples.
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