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I adored this book. It was a perfect blend of love, acceptance, crazy family antics, adventure and steaminess. This was also cultural rich. A fast paced well written romance with likeable characters. More than anything I loved that heroine was very mature and bold. She accepted hero wholeheartedly. Hero was a widower and I thought I would’ve a problem with it but thankfully the author pulled it off. And heroine was never once jealous of the late wife. This book also had humour and depth. Likewise hero was such a good hearted Viking. You could see that he was enamored with the heroine from the beginning itself. Definitely enjoyed, it was safe and I recommended.

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This book was so amazing! I loved it from start to finish and the romance was executed perfectly. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

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I love the Wilder family! They always have each other's backs.
Clark and Jessa are both going through their own paths of grief. They have real conversations and have real feelings. They try to communicate the best they can but sometimes don't even see the truth within themselves. I felt their progress and struggles. Clark is a dreamboat, but not surprising, he is a Wilder brother.

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This book was fun and upbeat, and everything about it made me smile. I love the characters, the story was engaging, the pace was just right, and the chemistry superb. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

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I loved the first two books in the series so I was really excited for this one. Overall, I thought it was cute, but it almost felt like it was written differently than the others. I did not feel like the MMC’s “voice” matched his personality. I loved the FMC though! I will definitely continue reading the rest of the series as it is released.

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I loved this book. It is the first I've read by Serena Bell but I would love to read more from this series. This is another fun fake romance trope story that had me captivated early.
If you like Chloe Liese or Sarah Morgenthaler's books you will probably enjoy this book with a little bit of wilderness, a little bit of family interference and a whole lot of fake romance.
Thanks to Netgalley.com and Serena Bell for this complimentary eARC copy.

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This book is both funny and endearing while also touching on some really serious topics, like the death of a spouse and grieving. I love a grumpy x sunshine fake dating story!

I liked the previous book in this series, Walk on the Wilder Side, well enough, but probably wouldn't have bothered to pick up this next book in the series if it hadn't been fake dating (which is my catnip). The end of book 2 had a sneak preview of this book and I was hooked right away and needed to IMMEDIATELY buy this book. Again, I really liked it, but it did get a bit predictable at times. Still, I loved Jessa so much, and the chemistry between her and Clark is so great. She's a walking disaster, and I really relate to that, haha. I love that both of the leads see the other for who they really are and are so willing to accept them 100%, warts and all, and meet the other right where they're at.

This is the third book in the Wilder Adventures series. While it can be read as a stand-alone, there are a lot of characters and plot points introduced in the first two books of the series that are touched back on in this book so you may be better off reading them in order. Definitely spoilers for the first two books in this one, as well as a scene that's a lead-in for the next book in the series.

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I just loved this fake relationship love story! Clark was such a great, alpha male who was stuck in the past. It was fun watching him fall for his pretend girlfriend. Jessa was a sweet heroine who had a lot of baggage from her past but it was enjoyable watching these two get together for real. I also enjoyed the little sneak peak into Kane's story!
3rd book in the series, grab yourself a copy!

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I absolutely LOVED this book!! Honestly, was a joy to read - super romantic, I loved all the characters and it was hilarious!

5/5 - amazing!!!

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The Wilder boys have a special place in my heart and Clark is no exception. I enjoyed the first two books in the series and loved that previous characters not only make an appearance, but are a large part of this book as well. A fake dating trope? Swoon!! Clark and Jessa were steamy, sexy and oh so fun to read about, but I also appreciated seeing their vulnerable sides as well.

On a side note- time for me to visit some natural hot springs! LOVED that scene!!

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OMG!!!! Like ammmmmazing. This series is becoming one of the tops that I read. A really brilliant story I loved every minute of it. The laugh, the tears, the love. PERFECT!
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

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Thank you to NetGalley and Serena Bell for the ARC. I loved this book so much that I didn’t want it to end. The main characters were like able. I was worried about Clark being a widower, but it worked. It made the story more interesting. And the steam, excuse me while I fan myself over here. 5 stars!

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This was my first Serena Bell book but it wasn't my last! After finishing this 3rd book in the Wilder Adventures series, I swiftly picked up books 1 and 2 and a novella.

Clark and Jessa find themselves caught in a fake dating fiasco that quickly becomes more than just fake dating. Clark, a widower, and Jessa, a recent divorcee, come together in a fiery romance that will make you swoon.

What I loved:
- The mountain man that is Clark
- Clark and Jessa's chemistry
- All of the Wilder brothers (I mean who wouldn't want to be surrounded by handsome hunks?)
- I totally loved to hate Jessa's ex and I laughed out loud at his expense a few times

What I didn't love:
- NOTHING!

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A cute addition to the series. Clark was battling his emotions but when he saw Jessa and the fact that she needed him, he didn't hesitate to step up and be her knight.
The story held some sadness but the pair drew on each others strengths. I loved watching them break down their walls and let the other person in.

I received a copy of the book for a honest review

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Once again, Serena Bell delivers an amazing story! This book was everything I wanted in romance, and more.
I hope this series never ends.

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My first book by Serena Bell, and I realized that there are so many Wilders that exist (which is awesome since I loved this book).

Jessa's incredibly humiliating experience of getting away to the fresh outdoors on an adventure that happens to include her ex-fiancée and his girlfriend who he cheated on her with is a great start to this book! Clark steps in as a fake boyfriend, but his siblings are there to witness it. What's the harm in continuing the farce after the weekend ends? Everyone knows a fake boyfriend situation never goes the way you want it to.

It was cute, emotional, steamy, and so fun!

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This was such a fun and quick steamy read! It wasn't the deepest of plots, but I still enjoyed it. There are other books in this character world series (didn't know that going into this book) so I will definitely go back and read the other Wilder brothers!

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This books begins with an adventure into the wilderness with, unluckily, the main character’s ex-husband and his current relationship (the women he cheated with). Talk about starting with a bang. To save Jessa the horrible embarrassment and humiliation of spending the trip alone, Clark, the brooding wilderness leader and the widow of a former friend, intervenes. And thus unravels the fake-dating, stuffed into a single-person tent for many nights, plot. Which, of course, I’m a sucker for.

As other reviewers have stated, it is very much a standard rom-com book. The characters and the plot are pretty typical, but honestly, I never really expected anything else from a rom-com. Additionally, the writing style wasn’t my favorite; it wasn’t exceptional and it wasn’t horrible. Again, pretty standard.

Overall, this book is a great mix of laughter, spice, and romance. Who doesn’t love a good grumpy/sunshine storyline in combination with the great outdoors?

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for approving me for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I absolutely love this series. If Serena Bell writes a book about the Wilders, I guarantee you that I will be reading it. I adore this family. It's hard for me to be impartial because I fell in love with the family and the setting for these books with book number one.

Wilder With You is the third in the series. It gives us Clark's story. He is still grieving the death of his wife, Emma and doesn't believe that he deserves to move on. Even though he's noticed Jessa before, he treated her rudely to keep himself away from her. So, when he does something nice for her, she's completely blindsided.

This storyline involves a fake dating trope, real feelings, nosy siblings and lots of sexy times and more time with the Wilder men. If you haven't read one of these books yet, what are you waiting for? This truly is one of my favorite series right now. It's enjoyable with likable characters.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

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This was my first book by Ms Bell, so I haven't had the opportunity to read the previous books in the series, and I have to say I really enjoyed it! It's a charming romantic comedy set in a small town with equally charming characters that you can't help but fall in love with. Clark is a widower and Jessa was one of his wife's friends. Clark and Jessa were never really close, but he begins to feel a spark of attraction now anytime he is in her presence and feels guilt because of it. Despite that,he surprises even himself when he comes to her rescue after her ex shows up and pretends to be in a relationship with her. The sparks are not one-sided and they realize there could really be something more between them. But are they both ready for that? And with each other? Though a fairly lighthearted read, it will surely tug at your heart as Clark and Jessa struggle with their newfound relationship. A sweet, charming read full of heart, that is sure to leave you with a warm feeling and a smile on your face. Happy to have had the opportunity to read this!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

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