The Mountain Between Us
After a small plane crashes in the snowbound Utah wilderness, surgeon Ben Payne and journalist Ashley Knox must work together to survive. Weeks in the cold forge a bond neither expected. A gripping survival love story.
About This Book
The Mountain Between Us is a contemporary romance novel by Charles Martin, first published in 2017 by Broadway Books. It runs 336 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After surviving a plane crash in the frozen wilderness, two strangers must rely on each other to stay alive.
- Fans of survival stories
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes emotional growth
- Adventurous
- Features Forced Proximity
This may not be ideal if…
- Heat level is currently unknown for romance readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal partners in survival
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When a small plane crashes into the desolate, snow-covered mountains of Utah, the only survivors are Ben Payne, a surgeon, and Ashley Knox, a journalist. Facing extreme temperatures, isolation, and the harsh realities of the wild, the two must set aside their differences and work together to endure the elements. Over the course of several weeks, the forced proximity transforms their desperate struggle for survival into a deep, unforeseen emotional connection.
Central Conflict
Survival in the extreme, isolating conditions of the Utah wilderness following a plane crash.
Setting
Snowbound Utah wilderness
Strengths
- High-stakes premise
- Strong core trope implementation
Consider before reading
- Heat level is currently unknown for romance readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Charles Martin
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Broadway Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781524762476
- ISBN-10
- 1524762474
The Mountain Between Us: quick answers
- Who wrote The Mountain Between Us?
- The Mountain Between Us was written by Charles Martin.
- When was The Mountain Between Us published?
- The Mountain Between Us was first published in 2017 by Broadway Books.
- What genre is The Mountain Between Us?
- The Mountain Between Us is a contemporary romance novel, with forced proximity, slow burn.
- How many pages is The Mountain Between Us?
- The Mountain Between Us is 336 pages long (Paperback).
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