Wild on My Mind (Where the Wild Hearts Are, #1)

by Laurel Kerr

[Sam@WLABB]

I think I wore a HUGE smile on my face the entire time I read this book, because it was just so darn charming. If it doesn't already exist, we need to create a "cozy romance" category, because that is exactly where this book belongs.

• Pro: I LOVED the setting! It was so amazing spending all that time in the zoo. I really enjoyed being around the animals and learning so much about them.

• Pro: Although I was disappointed in high school Bowie, I loved grown-up Bowie. He worked so hard to overcome some major obstacles, and became an amazing father, "son", and man.

• Pro: Katie had a good reason to protect her heart, and I understood why she handled Bowie the way she did, but I was overjoyed, when she dealt with her past, and finally gave herself a shot at a great future.

• Pro: There were so many fabulous family moments. I loved Katie, her parents, and her over-protective brothers. Their interactions were fun and heartwarming, but Bowie and his daughter, Abby, absolutely owned my heart. They were nothing short of precious together.

• Pro: This may not have been a second chance romance, but it was about second chances. Bowie and Katie shared a painful past, and I liked that Kerr made them face that past head-on, but also allowed for redemption and forgiveness.

• Pro: At first, I thought Fluffy the honey badger's POV was odd, but then I started to look forward to the little rascal showing up, because he was hilarious. It was different and definitely added some additional fun to the story.

Overall: A sweet and heartwarming story of forgiveness, second chances, and love, which showed that many obstacles can be overcome with your friends, family, and animals by your side.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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