Walk on the Wilder Side

Four Stars and a half ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒
Walk on the Wilder Side by Serena Bell is the second book in Serena Bell’s popular Wilder Adventures series. This book can be read as a stand-alone book too. I enjoyed this steamy, funny, and heartwarming story about a bad boy and a good-girl librarian.

Rachel Perez has a plan for her life, and she’s almost checked off every step in her plan. All she needs now is her boyfriend to propose, and then they can have 2.5 children (she can’t decide between 2 or 3 children) and live happily ever after in the suburbs. When she arrives at her job as a librarian in Boston, she is told that her job has been downsized and she is no longer needed. When she arrives home after this devastating news, she finds her boyfriend, in bed with another woman. Devastated, she decides to return to her hometown of Rush Creek and help her mother who has recently injured her ankle.

Brody Wilder is the screw-up of his family, and he’s working to remedy that by working hard in his family’s outdoor adventure firm. But, when he hosts a book club on the family boat, everything goes wrong. The poor reviews for the book boat tour anger his family and making Brody feel like the family screw-up again.

Rachel helps her mother with her business of hosting hostess parties, selling self-enhancement products, and decides to host a party on Brody’s boat. Rachel has had a crush on Brody since they were kids. Brody was her brother’s best friend, and she knew he would never want to date a quiet good girl like her.

This sexy, steam romance is also heartwarming and fun. The family dynamics of both Rachel’s family and Brodie’s family are so much fun. Both Brody and Rachel are wary of relationships due to their past relationships failing so miserably. Brody doesn’t feel like he’s good enough for the good girl, and Rachel doesn’t think she’s bad enough to catch Brodie’s eye.

This book is fast-paced and well-written. The story grabbed me instantly and I enjoyed the journey as these two broken young people found their way to each other. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Okay, I’ve read the first two books in the Wilder series and can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed both. After all, what’s not to like about hunky brothers who run their family’s adventure business? These books are well-crafted, funny, and sizzling hot, and I look forward to reading more of this series and others from Serena Bell. She definitely has it all going in the romance novel realm!

I have to say, I love this family! They are so much fun and have so much heart! The banter flows and you can tell they have each other’s backs and love each other. Another HEA is in store, this time for Brody. As the family tries to rebuild the business, he is almost failing at doing his part. But, his attraction to Rachel and hers to him is unmistakable. She is his best friend’s, off limits little sister. So much fun!! I received a free copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.