The Wolf and the Wildflower

4.5 Stars! Loved this book! Stacy Reid is such an amazingly talented author, you can NOT go wrong with one of her books! This book reminded me a bit of Tarzan. The main character are Jules/Wildflower & James/Wolfe/The Duke and they had great chemistry, I loved their banter and seeing the trust grow between them.
I wasn’t crazy with how the ending wrapped up so fast. I would’ve liked more on how it all came to be and the Dukes family’s reaction to the HEA ending. Would’ve liked to know more about what the Duke went through when he was lost in the Yukon, or more on how he was rescued. A longer epilogue would’ve been great.
Can I just say - I am so glad we don’t still follow the strict rules they used to follow back then, especially for women?! Why were they so scared of letting women go to university? Or having fun with friends - unchaperoned?! I’m not even going to get started on the unfairness of the 1800’s towards women.
Lying, a strong female character, secrets, torment, death, loneliness, trust, smooching, ‘sexy times’, family, deception, obligations, forbidden romance, love, happiness, and a HEA ending. Such a fantastic read! Highly recommended!
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

The book was very wordy the author felt they had to explain every single emotion and thought the main characters had, from multiple angles. Multiple times. I never felt the magic between the characters I was told many times how strong their connection was but i never felt it. I was looking forward to finding out how he survived all those years alone in such a harsh climate but just being told that the wolves took him in was a bit lazy since this detail was a big factor in my decision to read this book. Lastly but importantly I should not be able to tell which political party the author strongly supports. Many of the buzz words and phrases were peppered throughout the book. When I choose a romance book I want to escape all the blame game we are constantly bombarded with on the news and social media.

Wolf and Wildflower is more than a love story! It is literally a meeting of the mind.
James Aka the Duke of Wulverton Aka Wolf was lost to his family for 10 years! Literally raised by wolves in a savage Iceland without human contact
This shaped him, his senses and survival instincts beyond human comprehension!
Jules Aka Juliana Southby had studied abroad and at University. She had lived her life as a male. No one even her father knew the difference.
When these two connected it was like static electricity! But they appear as two men which is prohibited and forbidden!
But Wolf has an extremely heightened sense of smell and survival instincts of a wolf he knows something is different.
But like any predator he watches and engages Jules in several talks and raw emotion about their lives and the truth of living alone around people who love you but do not understand you!
These is a very tumultuous, raw and gritty love story! You have to account for the historical timeframe and the customs of that day!
The fact James is a Duke and is from one of the most powerful families in the realm also is an important piece!! I can’t say bravo enough! OUTSTANDING!