Wild Highway (Runaway, #2)

by Devney Perry

From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a small town, second chance romance.

Gemma Lane built an empire. Not a small feat, considering her home as a teenager was a makeshift tent in a California junkyard. She’s dedicated her life to turning pennies into millions. She has power, fortune and prestige.

And she’s leaving it all behind.

Gemma is headed across the country in her best friend’s Cadillac when a detour in Montana reunites her with old acquaintances and a man who hasn’t changed. Easton Greer challenges her every word and tests her every limit because he doesn’t believe she’s really abandoned her riches. She ignores his snide remarks and muttered censure—until the day she’s ready to return to the wild highway, and Easton taunts her to stay.

She’ll prove to him she’s not just running back to her wealthy life, that she’s more than her money. She’ll unlock her guarded heart and hope that this time around, he’ll treasure the key.

• ISBN10: 1950692213
• ISBN13: 9781950692217
• Publish Date: 23 June 2020
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Devney Perry
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 266
• Language: English

Reviews

[Canadian Girl Book Blog]

                

Easton and Gemma shared one night together years ago that was so much for both of them that they never forgot about the other when Gemma left both him and the sleepy town in her review mirror to go build her business. When Gemma returns to town after her life becoming numb and selling her empire, Easton is determined to drive her right back out. Gemma reunites with her best friend and a dare causes her to stay and the feelings that Gemma and Easton had for each other in the past start to reignite. Easton refuses to admit that Gemma hurt him more than he lets on and that may stand in their way of a second chance.

                             

Wild Highway is a small town second chance romance that grabs your attention right from the beginning and hits you right in the feels. Gemma’s story of self-discovery was perfect and captured the essence of a small town. Easton was the classic stubborn cowboy but also the gentleman that Gemma finally let in. They were able to rekindle their connection and have their second chance. I can not wait for the next installment of this series.

*ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review*

                             

      
           

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Wild Highway by Devney Perry is the second book in the Runaway series and it can be read as a stand-alone. I went into this book with high expectations and Perry did not disappoint. She took me on a wild yet captivating journey, one which I have yet to recover.

This installment brings us Gemma’s story. From the moment of her introduction in book one, she piqued my interest, and I was curious about her story. Let me tell you it wasn’t pretty. However, she proved to be one tough cookie. She pulled herself from a life on the streets to becoming a self-made millionaire. Despite this, she feels her life is missing something. She sold her cosmetics company and embarked on a road trip to California where she would deliver a Cadillac to the guy who looked out for while she used to live on the streets. However, before she delivered the Cadillac, she needed to make a detour so she could right a wrong and so her journey took her to Montana.

It displeased Easton Greer, manager and part owner of Greer ranch and resort in Montana to see Gemma on the property. It appeared she broke his heart eleven years ago. Afraid she would hurt him again, he it made his duty to make her life miserable, so she would leave. However, he did not count on  old feelings to reignite and for Gemma, who gave as good as she got.

Easton had a stubborn streak a mile long, and he proved to be clueless sometimes. I was not a fan at first, but by the end I was team Easton. I loved his work ethics, his strength, his gentleness and his capacity for understanding.

Easton and Gemma’s chemistry turned out to be a scorcher. Despite having achieved so much Gemma struggles with self-doubt and feelings of not belonging.  Ii was a pleasured watching her coming to the realization that s she was loved and she had a place to call home.

I enjoyed how Gemma and Easton’s relationship developed and I was happy to see how it turned out. Their journey to happiness was not easy, but it was worth it in the end.

The story, despite the heavy topic, was peppered with humour and passion. I enjoyed the family setting, and I loved how the Greer family embraced Gemma.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Do you enjoy second chance romances set in a small town and one which gives you all the feels? Then purchase a copy of Wild Highway and while you are at it get a copy of Runaway Road as well. You will not regret it.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading