Wild Games

by Mila Rossi

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The heroine was more annoying than the mosquitos.

I started Wild Games looking forward to a quick and sexy read set in the jungle. I sort of got what I was asking for. The hero of the story is Matt, a security officer, who takes on security work protecting research students studying plants in Costa Rica. He’s handsome, tough and handles a machete well. Becca is on her first expedition and really looking forward to the opportunity to take her studies to the next level. When the two meet…it is definitely not love at first sight.

This is a novella, so a lot needs to be covered in a short story. Contents wise, the author did OK. I wouldn’t have minded getting a bit more info on why and how a security guard is taking people into the jungle. Ex military? Lived in a jungle when he was a kid? All we know is that he’s done it a few times and can handle a knife well.

Here’s my problem…considering this is a novella, we don’t have a lot of time to get to like the characters. Now Matt, I had no problems liking, he was protective and sexy. But Becca, holy shamoly, she was bloody annoying. She was rude, condescending and ungrateful. Even towards the end she couldn’t understand the fact that her words and actions were mean and uncalled for. I could NOT see what he saw in her. She went into the jungle not at all prepared for the animals and wildlife she would come in contact with. To walk away from the group, because she’s inquisitive, is just plain stupid.

I think this author has huge potential. I liked the storyline and the hero Matt, but considering it’s a short story there isn’t enough time for us to…come to love…try and understand…See where Becca was coming from. Unfortunately, this made their romance a tad unbelievable for me. Give me more characters like Matt and less characters like Becca and I will definitely be reading more from this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this story from the author for an honest review.