A review by catsandbookstacks
Wilder With You by Serena Bell

5.0

Jessa couldn't wait for a weekend hiking trip with Wilder Adventures. When her best friend can't join anymore and her ex-husband shows up, Jessa ultimately decides that she'll suck it up and not throw herself off the moving bus.⁠

When widower Clark joked to his brother about fake dating in order to get their mother off his back, he didn't really mean it. He definitely didn't mean to jump in to save Jessa and end up having to sleep in the same tent together. ⁠

Serena Bell kills is once again with the Wilder clan! Wilder With You is an adorable and steamy comfort rom-com that can be read as a standalone but I also highly recommend reading the previous books. Each book follows a Wilder brother and ugh I just can't wait for the next ones. I'm also kicking myself for still not reading book 1.⁠

Clark is a burly bearded mountain man, who's muscular arms I just want around me. Still managing his grief over the death of his wife, Clark is having a hard time letting someone else in. Jessa, local wedding planner with plans to move in a few short months, is understanding, sweet and kind even though her ex-husband is an absolute jackass.

As Clark and Jessa's fake dating continues, the line between fake and genuine begins to blur but the two have their own demons to handle before they can find happiness.⁠ Serena Bell's latest offering us perfectly balanced with heat, humorous banter, and heart!

Read if you like:⁠
- fake dating⁠
- big bearded men
- tortured past
- dual POV
- hiking⁠
- one tent
- big families⁠
- open door spice

4.5 stars rounded up.

Thank you Author Collective 20, Jelsba Media Group and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.