Jennifer Ryan (1)

Surrendering to Hunt by Jennifer Ryan is the second book in the Wyoming Wildes series. Even though I did not read the first book in the series, it can be read as a standalone and makes complete sense. This book has a trigger warning of abuse, even with the sensitive subject matter it is more on the surface without going too dark.

Cyn Wilson needs help. Her sister and nephew have gone missing, because of her sister's abusive boyfriend. Cyn has to turn to the lawman of the town, Hunt Wilde, whom she does not get along with, to help her find them before the worst happens. Cyn does not trust Hunt though because Angela's abusive boyfriend was Hunt's childhood best friend. Can she trust Hunt to help her?

I really enjoyed this book. It was funny. It was heartbreaking. It was such a fun time reading it, unfortunately, it just didn't give me that 5-star feeling but overall a great read. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic suspense.… (lisätietoja)

I received this copy via a Goodreads giveaway. What an utter blessing to me! This book was carefully planned from beginning to end. It had so many layers in the story. Evangeline is unfairly sent to prison by an officer named Chris, who ends up getting her released early, striving to help her get her life back, and becomes her love interest. Evangeline shows her strength in surviving when her whole family unfairly despises her. Evangeline shows her strength in receiving everyone's burdens as her own to have this most resourceful brain to come up with plans to help out. I don't want to give a lot of this story away. It is worth the read. The romance is great and believable. It was also nice to read the summary of the story written by the author herself, Jennifer Ryan, as well as her thoughts and how she created this wonderful plot that is satisfying and suspenseful until the very last word. It's the kind of book you can read, smile to yourself, and be ready to go to bed with sweet dreams (and not just because of the romance!) I was interested in discovering that Jennifer Ryan was a stay at home mom. Not that I don't respect that, because I personally did that nearly as much as I had worked in my whole work history, BUT I had to wonder if Evangeline was written to reflect herself, a woman who is highly underestimated on her capabilities. I thought all the business plans that Evangeline contrived, and all the jobs she handled at the same time were genius! This is not a fluff story romance. I think that both men and women will enjoy it as is. I do have to say that I felt a kinship with Evangeline. I felt like I have suffered many "scars" of life. I think I have had multiple people dump their problems in my lap and in the past, have tried to solve them all. It burned me out and made me ill, so now I am more selective when people come my way trying to throw responsibility on me. But Evangeline is my hero! Read the book!… (lisätietoja)

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨✨

First Impressions
Wilde Love is the first book in the newest series by Jennifer Ryan. This is a series that I am very excited for. Of course, Jennifer Ryan, so anytime that she has a new release I get excited. Jennifer Ryan is an author that will appeal to both contemporary and suspense fans. She does so well with these elements in bringing together such balance and if you love a good small town romance than look no further than Jennifer Ryan. In Wilde Love, this pairing was teased in the previous series in "Max Wilde's Cowboy Heart" and I was very excited. I was curious to see how this was elemented with the hero being a biker, I never know what this author will do and yeah it was very unexpected on how this is worked on but she made it work in such a beautiful way.

First Line
A pair of warm hands covered her eyes.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Mason Gunn
Mason, undercover FBI agent, dedicated to country service and his family. He is a badass but sweet with the woman he loves. A alphamellow/cinnamon roll

The Heroine: Lyric Wilde
Lyric is the daughter than helps run the Dark Horse Dive Bar, she is a aspiring songwriter and singer and loyal and true to those she loves.

Summary
When Lyric Wilde first met Mason Gunn also known as "Viper" she felt a strong connection. But she knows he is part of the MC and dangerous, but there is something that resonates deep within her that helps her to know that she can trust her instincts on this and trust in Viper. But when she has a fan that starts stalking her, the danger to her only rises. And when other events start happening that shows that her life is being put in danger, her stalker is the #1 possibility. But as Viper and Lyric build their relationship in secret, as their relationship being public could put their lives in danger from the enemies at the MC. But Lyric is willing to risk the danger in being with Mason, and will fight just as fiercely as he will to keep their love alive.

What I Loved
Wilde Love was a brilliant romance and is probably my favorite romance that this author has ever written. I can't believe how much she was able to blow me away with this one here. This was a story that was beyond endearing and poignant and I adored the way that these two just come together so early in the story. Its highly refreshing and I adore a story with low inner conflict. In this one, they establish their relationship very quickly, although they keep their relationship a secret, for the most part. Lyric's family senses that there is more between them while also trying to keep her stalker at bay from her. The family connections on this one are brilliant. We see both relationships with Lryic's famly and Mason's family. I am curious to see where the author takes the series, because there are options for both the Wilde family and the Gunn family.

As far as the plot that comes into play, there is some great mystery and intrigue and the stalker aspects really added a unique aspect to the story though. I really found it interesting to see if it would connect to the hero with the storyline that was building with the motorcycle club and I have to say that Jennifer Ryan really thew me off for a bit trying to figure out the true villain, but once the true colors are shown I just wanted justice to be brought to the villain in the worst way and Jennifer Ryan fully satisfies where that is concerned.

One of my favorite aspects of this story though is how the heroine is with our hero. The way she fights for him and their relationship just as much as he does just delivered on all the feels for me. I adore a heroine being willing to put all into the relationship and be so invested, especially so early in the relationship, really impressed me. I appreciate that this author was willing to write such a endearing heroine I could go to bat for.

Now let's talk the actual workings of the romance. Our couple get together very early on in the story, they aren't afraid of what they are feeling for each other, but there is an outside conflict to keep them from sharing that in public. So, they have to together in secret and there were aspects of this that were so hard to read at times just seeing how tough it was hard on our main characters not being able to be "together" when they wanted to be or in those moments when they needed it and had to keep themselves separate from each other. But we see how much this really tested their relationship in positive ways and how their bond only strengthens through the adversity of these challenges. Their hearts are so aligned together, and they make such a wonderful partnership. My soul just melted reading this book here and this pair is one that you want to cheer on in finding their HEA. And that ending??!!!! Was beautiful in every way and satisfies on every level in a way that only Jennifer Ryan is able to execute.

What I Struggled With
Nothing! haha This book was perfection!

Overall View
Wilde Love is a stimulating romance that digs deep into heartfelt emotion, thrilling feels, and a epic love that breathes life into the soul!

Favorite Quote(s)

You're the man who tells me and show me the truth. Everything else is outside of you and me."

His eyes went wide. "You do get it."
"I'm trying, because I think you're worth it."

This is because of you,"
"All I did was love you."
"And that's everything."

"You own me, angel. My heart, my soul, all of me."

Because I like a simple life, I want it centered around family and love and music."

When everything seems dark, you're my angel. You make everything bright.

The man knew how to speak to her in her love language. Music didn't just convey the words, it evoked emotion. And M sent this song straight to her heart. "

I need to always remember that all roads lead home to the ones I love, who will always love me.

She was all he needed today. Any day. Every Day.

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Law Enforcement, Biker, Singer/Songwriter
Themes: Small Town, Tear Jerker, Danger/Suspense, All the Feels, Couple Together Early On, FAmily Bond, Love Language, Stalker, Western
Tropes: Epic Love, Instant Love, Secret Relationship, Secret/Mistaken Identity

Book Perspective
3rd POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict!! The relationship conflict is minimal.

Song This Book Inspires
Come Over by Kenny Chesney
Angel Eyes by Jeff Healey Band
When You Love Someone-Bryan Adams

Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes… (lisätietoja)