This book was alright. It felt like it was lacking the familiar SME magic I’ve come to love from her. Their connection although immediate didn’t feel deep enough in the beginning and the relationship fell flat. Although I loved the drama and not knowing 100% who to trust. But I’ll read it again and that always makes a good book.

As always I applaud Sarah for weaving a beautiful story. I have been patiently (somewhat) waiting on this book for a few years. I first confirmed with Sarah about 3 years ago that Hawk would be getting his story soon and she came through but this story is beyond my wildest dreams for this hero. I adore Liesl and Hawk and their story fits them perfectly.
I am sure if I had to note anything bad when it comes to this book it would be the kissing scenes left a little to be desired. But knowing Sarah and her writing I completely understand and to have 5 kissing scenes in a book is huge for her.
I can't wait to see what comes next in Savage Wells. Ensio? Mr. Larsen? Andrew (because I firmly believe he deserves his own HEA)? Or any number of people in or around Savage Wells.

this was one of my most anticipated read. i was waiting to read this even before it was announced. always wanted to see Hawk getting his Happily Ever After 🥺
this book was beautiful. so much was happening but character was loveable specially both main characters 🧡
Sarah M. Eden is one of my most favorite authors and i love almost all of her books and she didn't disappoint with this one either.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy.

You can’t go wrong with Sarah Eden
Sarah Eden’s books are all excellent and this one continues the trend. I really had a hard time stopping to do anything else. I just wanted to keep reading. Hawk is a US Marshall in Wyoming and has worked tirelessly to bring peace to his assigned area with the deputies working under him. He knows the area and its people. Then he suddenly receives an anonymous telegram telling him that there is a plan to get rid of him. All he knows is that it came from the north. Liesl is the daughter of Sheriff Hodges, a man who uses his office to harass, steal, beat, frighten and worse, all those in his town. Liesl has tried to help and protect the townspeople but it is becoming more difficult and always puts her in personal danger. Her father does not play favorites. When Hawk arrives, undercover, in her town, Liesl is worried that he will also be in danger. As the truth about what is happening in the town slowly comes out, Liesl will have to decide what she is brave enough to sacrifice to help others. And Hawk must decide if there is room for anyone in his life and if it’s worth the risk. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

This was my favorite installment from this world. The story was incredible and I couldnt put it down. Definately a must read.

This is a sweet clean western romance. The language is a little much. Did they really talk like that? "Silly Sidewinders" all over the place. It was a good story. It flowed well. I loved to see these two soften towards each other. The end was a little odd. I am not sure that it all made sense. Spoiler (Why would her father come out in the open like that in a town filled with men trying to arrest him)
So a sweet story. If you like a sweet western this is for you.
No religion. Some western violence shoot outs.

An unlikely pair finds love in the heart of Wyoming.

I like a good Western, especially its roughness. It provides plenty of opportunities for character development. How people deal with adversity tells a lot about what they are made of.

In Wyoming Wild, the main characters are honorable, a bit flawed, but utterly loveable. A rusty Sheriff goes undercover to a small town trying to unravel a plot to assassinate him and ends up falling for the bad guy's daughter.

I've seen it done before, but I felt this heroine was exceptional because she was vulnerable yet strong. As a result, the hero could be protective without diminishing her character.

The assassination plot brings adventure to the narrative and does not overshadow the romance, which is heart-warming and full of chemistry.

Another good one by Sarah Eden. I always enjoy her books.

The versatility with which Sarah writes is incredible!

Wyoming Wild swept me off my feet and took me on a joyful ride in the wild west of Wyoming. Would I recommend this book? Undoubtedly.
I'm not usually a giant fan of wild west stories and romances, but she made me a lover of the Wyoming wild with this one!

If you loved Hawk in The Sheriffs of Savage Wells, this is the book for you.

He goes under cover to figure out an assassination plot on himself and find a weak link in his territory. What he finds is a Sherriff's daughter who is spunky and fearless as she tries to undermine her father and his friends.

Sarah M Eden is a wordsmith who can weave a tale worthy of Hollywood and the old westerns. Her characters have depth and are real to the reader. This book is a romance and an adventure with twists and turns along the way. The ending to the adventure was unexpected with the expected happily ever after.

We are introduced to new, thrilling characters and are reacquainted with old friends. All in all this a book worthy of purchase and a regular return to read again.

Lisel is a strong and worthy heroine and Hawk is Hawk, trying to navigate new feelings and adventures with someone he cares about on the line. A little vulnerability for this Western Hero.

I received an early copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley and this is my honest review.

The dedication for this book is epic. So there's that. But there is a lot more too. I started reading the book last night but finally had to go bed when I was about 3/4 of the way through. And then I spent the night dreaming about the story. What was Hawk going to do? How would they catch the bad guys? My mind kept trying to dream the ending. When I woke up I couldn't really figure out what I dreamed would happen but it made me all the more anxious to finish reading today. I don't usually dream about the books I read but I did this one.

The story is exciting and dramatic with strategy and shootouts as well as tender moments. The romance is kinda slow burn and I don't think either Hawk or Liesl knew what to do with their feelings for the other. Most especially Hawk who thought he could never have love because of his job as a U.S. Marshall. That made him wary and Liesl confused... The intrigue was complicated making it difficult to figure out who the bad guys really are. I mean, some are obvious but we know that there has to be more to it.

Both these characters are brave, bold and have great integrity. I loved how they both wanted to fight for right in their own ways and eventually worked together in the hopes of succeeding.

I enjoyed seeing the other characters from Savage Wells. Some that we've seen before played a notable part in this story and I would love to see them get their own stories eventually.

The story is well written and a very much an enjoyable read.

Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: yes
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book through NetGalley and voluntarily chose to review it.

This may be one of my new favorite novels! Sarah Eden really captures and builds a story about a young woman deciding to do what she feels is right despite family ties. Lisel is the daughter of a corrupt Sheriff and she is determined to keep the community safe. This is a beautiful story of family issues, conflict, questioning what is right versus wrong, and acting upon that decision. There is also a clean and cute love story involved. This novel definitely piques my interest to read other works by Eden.

Another Savage Wells story, this time around featuring Hawk and Liesl as they attempt to bring down her corrupt sheriff father. This book really worked for me, I thought the story was tight. Sarah M. Eden definitely had a specific plot and her characters well in mind from beginning to end, and I think it lent to a well paced and tense story without getting bogged down with too much. The action was well balanced with more tender and personal interactions between the two leads. I liked that Liesl, even when she was deceived, was not embittered, she is still reasonable and willing to trust. I think this might have been my favorite Savage Wells story actually, and hope it's not the end for this Wyoming town and it's loyal residents. I received an ARC from the publisher and Netgalley for an honest review.

This was such a fun, entertaining, clean Western romance story! The story had just enough action and romance that it kept me turning pages as fast as I could. I loved seeing the romance blossom between Hawk and Liesl, It was also fun to revisit some favorite characters in Savage Wells from the previous books set in this little town.

I highly recommend this to anyone who loves a bit of the wild west mixed with their clean romance stories!

Thank you to NetGalley, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and Sarah M. Eden for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinions!

Her father's the sheriff, but he's bad news - violent and corrupt. Liesl loves her community, despises the injustice, but alone she does all she can do by sounding quiet warnings to those in danger. When she overhears his plot to kill a US Marshal, she risks her life to get a warning out by telegram.

When the famed Marshall Hawking reads the message, he's not surprised at yet another death threat, but at the whispered insinuations of a prisoner that there's a lawman in his jurisdiction on the wrong side of justice. He heads to Liesl's town undercover in order to gather information, but he stumbles on a network of corruption even he didn't imagine possible.

The home she grew up in didn't let her trust men easily. His work didn't allow him to trust his heart. They made mistakes in their friendship along the way and started to learn how to lean on each other. I enjoyed the pace of the story from undercover to trial, and the suspense as the mystery unfolds. Plus, you'll get a good western showdown!

This is the third book in the Savage Wells series. I haven't read the previous two, but that didn't hinder understanding in this one. (Although I'm gonna go back and read the others now!)

Wyoming Wild took me for a ride in the wild west. Sarah Eden's storytelling was so vivid it left me dreaming about shoot-outs and heists after finishing the book. Marshall Hawks has met his match with Liesl. She is quite the firecracker. From start to finish this story kept the adventure going until the guns stopped blazing. With a crooked set of law men set in a tiny town in the corners of Wyoming and some feisty characters, this story has everything a western should have. Sarah Eden's regencies drew me to her as an author but man these wild west stories bring her writing to a whole new level.

While this book is the third in the Savage Wells series, it can be read as a stand-alone. Readers new to this series will miss some of the in-story jokes, but enough background is given to catch new readers up.

Hawk's story has been eagerly anticipated by Sarah M. Eden fans and it did not disappoint. The action starts off in the first chapter and keeps right on moving. Hawk is brilliantly matched with a true heroine in Liesl Hodges who has courageously worked behind her father's back to save her townspeople from her father's corruption. She finds a champion when Hawk arrives to investigate.

I read this book in one sitting because I simply couldn't put it down. On a side note, make sure to read the dedication. It is truly one of a kind!

This series has by has great female characters. Liesl is strong and determined to do what’s right even though it might cost her everything. And Hawk is a great hero of the west.

While this isn’t my favorite of Sarah M Eden’s series’, it’s still an enjoyable read with a unique story.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc.

The Savage Wells series just gets better and better with each book!
This book by far had the most action and suspense, with a lot of those “old West” elements you are familiar with. I kept wondering and guessing at how everything would work out, and really enjoyed all the plotting and action-packed moments the characters did/had. I loved all of it from the first to last page.
Returning to the town of Savage Wells is always as fun and interesting as it’s occupants are. Sarah M. Eden has a beautiful way of creating that hometown feel and showing the importance of community. I’ll gladly be reading any future book based in or around this great town in the late nineteenth century Wyoming Territory. And let’s not forget the amazing amount of research Sarah puts into her books. That is something I personally appreciate a lot, when you can tell an author has really done their research and it just enriches the story.
And let’s not forget about the sweet romance between Hawk and Liesl. It had a bit of instant-love, but also felt like an enemies-to-lovers sometimes, to “you’re saving my life how can I not love you?” vibe. Basically it was golden and the tension and chemistry between these two was wonderful. Hawk’s was the story I didn’t know I needed until this book.
Wyoming Wild is the perfect read for anyone looking for some good old West action with the perfect amount of clean romance. Now I’ll just be excitedly waiting for the next installment in this great series!

This was my first book by Sarah M Eden. The book had a lot of action and excitement that kept it engaging. And there were many characters that were easy to root for, especially Liesl.

I did feel at times that the dialog was a bit uneven with characters either saying something that sounded too modern or leaning a bit too heavily into the old west dialect.

I was drawn to the book by the title. So I was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t much detail about the setting. Certainly, there were plenty of wild things going on in this book to justify the title. But I would have loved a few vivid descriptions of the area and the towns.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for making this ARC available.

What a fun throw back into the wild Wyoming West! I loved revisiting Hawk and others, while meeting new characters. It just keeps me wanting more! I'll have to go back and read them all again. Thank you for an amazing story to escape into.

Wyoming Wild, by Sarah M. Eden, takes place in the year 1876. John Hawking spends his days fighting crime as a U.S. Marshall. He wants the territory of Wyoming to be a safe place to live and raise your family. Hawk thinks he will accomplish this end by clearing out the criminal element!

Lisel Hodges has been living under her father’s autocratic rule her entire life. As the sheriff of Sand Creek, her father’s firm rule has touched many lives and not often in a positive way. After Lisel hears that her father and his friends are planning to kill a specific U.S. Marshall, she sneaks a message out of town by telegraph. Upon receiving this warning, John shows up in Sand Creek, along with his deputy, posing as a farmer trying to build a new life. He has no idea what to expect or who is intent on ending his life!

After Hawk meets Lisel, neither how their lives are about to change. Lisel and her mother are moved to a safer location; however, everyone soon learns that no place is as safe as you would hope. The Marshall soon discovers that someone in his inner circle may be adding to the danger!

Hold tight to see a major confrontation by the final page of this tale!

Sarah Eden does it again! I am amazed that each story she writes is always interesting and even captivating. Wyoming Wild is a sequel to The Sheriffs of Savage Wells and Healing Hearts. Our beloved US Marshall, Hawk, just found out that there is a plot to assassinate him. The problem is he doesn't know by whom or where they might strike. After some investigation, he ends up in the small town called Sand Creek with his Deputy Marshall, Paisley. Liesl, the sheriff's daughter, is trying hard to protect the residents of the town from her own crooked father. She finds friends in Paisley and Hawk and try to figure out exactly what is going on in the town. I really enjoyed this book, with all the mysteries and suspense that comes with it. It was a very enjoyable read, which was only enhanced by characters you already know and love. Definitely recommend this book. It can be read as a stand alone or as the 3rd book in the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are voluntary and unbiased and are entirely my own.

4.5 ⭐️

This was such a fun read. This being my first read by the author, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I definitely wasn’t disappointed! This book has great story pacing, character arcs, and witty banter and vulnerable moments. Loved this western romance with a touch of suspense!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an eARC of Wyoming Wild. A positive review was not required, only my honest opinion. All thoughts are expressly my own.

Wyoming Wild sucked me right in and I couldn't put it down until I was done! I loved the mystery and that the characters grew throughout. One of the things that pulls me right into Sarah M. Eden's books is the depth of her research. I went to a writing conference several years ago where she did a workshop and discussed researching for historical novels. I could see that research shining through in this story. The pacing and tension were wonderful (and stressful--in a good way) as well! And, of course, I loved seeing characters from the first two books again!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was so happy to return to Savage Wells, Wyoming. This is populated with amazing lawmen and notable townspeople. John Hawkings “Hawk” has such a strong sense of duty to protect the people and the territory that you definitely want him to be there if there is anything illegal or troubling. Bad guys beware! Hawk is coming for you!

Bravo to Liesl Hodge. She has had to help families escape the wrath and underhanded dealings of her father, Sheriff Hodges for years. While she has had to develop grit and a backbone of steel, she is still a wonderful, caring person. The difficult situation of standing up for justice will cause her to lose everything if Hawk and his deputies can’t protect her. The action that takes place in the last part of the book played out in my mind like the classic western movies I have seen, but with a twist. I loved it!

Besides the dedicated and emotionally distraught John Hawkings, the character I loved getting to know more about was Tansy. She is slightly eccentric, but one plucky woman who is very matter of fact when it comes to living in a place such as Savage Wells. I loved how she helped when she was needed and acted as though it wasn’t a big deal.

I highly recommend this book, and while it can be read as a standalone, seeing the characters from the other two books made this so much richer. I am extremely hopeful there will be additional books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley an eARC of Wyoming Wild. A positive review was not required. All thoughts are my own.

Sarah M Eden is a master at what she does. She has been and continues to be one of my favorite authors. Winning wild is a beautiful story about a girl who has to battle between family loyalty or doing what’s right and putting a stop to her Father’s crimes. I was quickly sucked into the story and couldn’t put it down until the very end. Definitely remind!

This is the third book in this series and I really enjoyed this one. This book which centers around Marshal Hawking did not disappoint. I loved this one especially the mystery was good and Leisel was a fun strong character to Hawk. I got lost in this book and enjoyed every last word.

Okay wow! I love Savage Wells and I love Hawk and I loved this story! It was so good! It was intense and fast paced and I really didn’t think everything was going to be resolved in time. But it was! And it was so fun to get to know Hawk. I’m really sad that we didn’t get his actual backstory though. Like who was he before he was a marshal? But even without that, it was fabulous! And Liesl was such a lovable character!

*I received an ARC from NetGalley and all opinions are my own.*

I started reading this book without realizing, somehow, that it was a continuation of the Savage Wells series! I read and enjoyed the first two books, and was thrilled to see these characters again.

Liesl lives in Sand Creek, a small town in Wyoming, where her father is the sheriff and rules over the populace with menace and intimidation. Along with his accomplices, Sheriff Hodges hatches a plan to assassinate US Marshal Hawking, which Liesl overhears and tries to stop by sending an anonymous telegram to Savage Wells, where Marshal Hawking is headquartered. Once he learns of the plot, Hawk and his deputy, Paisley, head to Sand Creek undercover to learn more. Liesl becomes friendly with the two of them, known to her as siblings John and Mary Butler, and feels betrayed when she learns their true identities, but they all remain determined to end the tyranny in Sand Creek.

This story also has a hefty dose of romance, not the spicy kind as it is a "proper" romance, but it is sweet and satisfying to see Hawk meet his match in a woman. I really enjoyed the book overall and did not guess at who the "traitor" was (I guessed wrong, actually) so the mystery element was successful. Tansy is a great character so I was happy to see her again! The pace is fast and the characters are lovable as ever.

Thank you to Sarah M. Eden, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

oh, to be in one of those historical romances...

An entertaining book, likeable characters, and an action-packed western story with a romance.

From what I've read, this is the third book in the Savage Wells series. I must say I suspected it but I'm also happy to say that Wyoming Wild can be read as a standalone. Everything related to the west can with me and this book is no exception! Meets the expectations of every reader 100% And for my first time reading something by this author, it was really an enjoyable experience.

This is a book with more mystery-suspense than romance, well, the romantic parts were there but they were necessary for the love development of Leisl and Hawk. Our patience is tested before their approaches and the longing comments they throw at each other! Every time there was a part where they were alone, I would get nervous, completely waiting to see what would happen.

The main characters, especially Hawk, are well written, you can understand their reasons for committing certain acts, and you can even understand them on a personal level.

I don't know if this counts as slowburn but don't expect them to kiss or get naked in the first few chapters. If you're looking for something more passionate and fast, you won't find it here.

This. This book is absolutely fabulous!!! It’s totally nuzzled its way in as one of my favorite books—which is hard to do. I just can’t even explain why it’s so good. Wyoming Wild doesn’t come out until March, and I thought it would take me some time to actually get to it. Nope. Once I started, I was sucked in where I HAD to read it in one go. It was THAT good! Hawk and Liesl were adorable. Her story sure tugged at my heartstrings.

I was completely engrossed in the story till the very end. 😍😍 It was exciting, adventurous, romantic, and such a fun read. I know we have to wait months till it’s out in the world, but it’s worth the wait. Trust me. If you like historical westerns and Sarah M Eden, I really think you’d enjoy this one.

It’s part of a series and I had only read book one myself, Sheriff of Savage Wells, before starting this one. You get enough of a background that you could pick this up by itself and keep up with the story. Still…you could also read all three books because why miss out? I’m planning on reading Healing Hearts (Book 2) asap because of that same reason.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

When waiting for something good you cannot wait too long! Is that a saying in English? It is in Swedish, and it sure is true about Hawk's story in the Savage Wells series by Sarah M Eden! Book two in this series came in 2019 and that is how long we have waited for this book no. three to be released and let me tell you this, you won't be disapointed. Such a great story of John "Hawk" Hawking working as a US marshal in Wyoming, determined to make it a safe place for the people living there.

When he discovers really bad things going on he sets out to find out who's behind it and set a stop to it. He brings his depity Paisley O'Brian and they front as brother and sister when they arrive in the small town of Sand Creek buying an abonded farm.

The local sheriff's daughter Liesle Hodges turns out to be both a friend and an allied in the fight against the evil having a hard grip on the region. But can good people win over those that have no qualms what so ever about what to do to gain their gaols of ruling everything? Through in tender feelings between those involved and the stakes get even higher.

This five star story sure keeps you on your toes all the way and you are one lucky reader if you have the fortune to have this book coming your way.

I was really excited to hear Sarah M Eden was adding a third book to the Savage Wells series. I really enjoyed watching John Hawking aka "Hawk" progress, and getting to know his character better. He was introduced earlier in the Savage Wells books, and I had liked his character, so it was really nice to get his story.

After receiving an anonymous telegram about a plot to assassinate him, Hawk goes undercover with his Deputy Paisley O'Brien from book one, in the town Sand Creek as brother and sister, John and Mary Butler. They make it their mission to find out who sent the telegram and who planned to kill Hawk.

If you like the Wild West, a bit of romance, and a suspenseful plot, you will love this book! I certainly did.

I was slow to the boat on Sarah M. Eden's western series, but after reading the first one, I was hooked! ( That seems to be the way it is with her writing). This book did not disappoint!

Wyoming territory can be very dangerous, and when Hawk received a telegram about his impending assassination, things get interesting.

Liesl has been bullied and abused by her father all her life. She has tried to help the people in her town, but she has had enough. Can she save herself, her mother, and her town?

This book has it all, intrigue, romance, and true wild west action.

This book was a fun visit back to the wild western world of nineteenth-century Wyoming. I enjoyed getting to visit the familiar characters in Savage Wells. Leisl may just be my favorite of all the heroines in this series so far! She and Marshal Hawking had a sweet relationship and the storyline of the book flowed well. I went in with high expectations, and while they weren't entirely met (Ms. Eden, we need more kissing scenes! Stop trying to get out of writing them!), it was still an enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley, the Author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This book hit ALL the right notes. I’ve been a fan of Hawk since The Sheriff of
Savage Wells, and I’ve been angling for his story ever since. Sarah tells a beautiful story with loads of heart. I really loved it! I can’t wait for the hard copy to come out somewhat I can read it again. (Also, could we please get a book for Ensio?!)

Many thanks to Shadow Mountain and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are my own.

This was my first Western read, so imagine my surprise when I completely fell in love with this book! The chemistry between Hawk and Liesl was electric, characters were fleshed out, and the plot was exciting. I didn't catch that this was a sequel until I finished, and I look forward to reading the others in the series. However, this can definitely stand on its own as an enjoyable read.

My only criticism is that the storyline was wrapped up too neatly, in my opinion. To avoid spoilers, I will just mention I wished one character had more agency in the fate of their antagonist.

I would recommend this book to any romance fan, whether you're interested in Westerns or not. This appeals to all readers.

5/5 stars

I was given a copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The talented Sarah M Eden has written another wonderful tale. I loved reading Liesl and Hawk's story and going back in time with them. I loved it . Five stars.

I absolutely loved this book! Although its set way back in the day it doesn’t feel like it at times. The characters all are unique and don’t get lost in the story line.
I put it down because..life happens. Kids, husband, and pets. However, when I picked it back up to read I couldn’t put it down.

Liesl is very much a heroine. Risking a lot to protect others and her town from awful men, one being her dad.

Such a cute, fun romance like always! Sarah Eden doesn’t disappoint. It’s a great little escape into historical western world and fun to see old characters

#wyomingwild #sarahmeden #netgalley

Sarah M. Eden does it again with another suspenseful love story. She somehow weaves a story that keeps me staying up late to read just one page. This book was a great read!

I love Sarah M. Eden! Her writing style differs between each of her series, but what remains consistent is the way she draws you in and makes you apart of the reading. As if you can escape into that world. This book is the same. A little slice of someplace else that touches your heart and tells you a story that is yours to explore.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

“Wild Wyoming” was the perfect addition to Sarah M. Eden’s Savage Wells series. I have been hoping for Hawk’s story from the beginning. The U.S. Marshall with a heart of stone needed his story and to find love and “Wild Wyoming” did not disappoint.

From the start, I was pulled into the story. I couldn’t wait to get back to it at the end of the day. Between Hawk and Liesl, you have two strong, brave and good-hearted characters who are determined to save those they love. I have always liked Hawk but I loved him by the end. His pet name for Liesl is so cute.

If you loved the first two Savage Wells books or are looking for a great western romance, this is one you’ve got to read. If you love strong and brave characters, you’ve got to read this one. If you’re looking for for swoon worthy moments, read “Wild Wyoming!”

Thank you to Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy. These thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved this return to Savage Wells for Hawk’s story! Sarah Eden is a master story teller. I always love her books and this one did not disappoint. Liesl is such a strong, courageous, compassionate woman despite her fathers influence. Or maybe it is because of it, she was driven down the opposite path. She was always trying to make up for her family’s mistakes. When she overhears a plot to assassinate a US Marshal she risks her life to notify him of the danger. When Hawk comes to town under an assumed identity to find the informant he meets Liesl unaware she is what he has been looking for all his life. I would definitely recommend this book. I was eager to find any time through out the day to escape into Wyoming Territory and this sweet historical romance full of action and scheming.

#WyomingWild #NetGalley

Wyoming Wild, is the third book in the series. I decided to read all three books back to back, and was glad I did. Sarah M Eden, is one of my favorite authors. Liesel Hodges, was a strong character, standing up for herself and others, in a town where she wasn't sure who to trust. There were quite a few characters, in this book, but I felt like I was able to keep them all straight. John Hawking or Hawk for short, is a U. S. Marshall who is rough around the edges, with a heart of stone. A wild west story that kept me reading until late into the night. I'm glad Hawk finally got his story.

As soon as I saw this book’s cover reveal I knew I had to read it. I love this cover so much. It’s so simple yet it speaks volumes. The rugged landscape, the western sky, the adoration and longing you can feel between the silhouetted couple…it all just draws you in making you eager to learn more about it. The story is just as wonderful as the cover.

I have not read the previous books of Savage Wells and even though knowing more of the supporting characters’ back stories would have been nice, I don’t feel that it affected my enjoyment of this story. So while it would be beneficial to read those first, Wyoming Wild can definitely be read as a stand alone.

Wyoming Wild is a great story of courage and sacrifice, of knowing who and when to trust, and finding love in time of trouble.

Liesl is such a beautiful character. She is caring and strong, she loves people and has a great desire to help those in need, even if that places her life in danger. Liesl has a heavy burden to right all the wrongs in her town, wrongs that her father is responsible for.

When Liesl discovers an assassination attempt in the works against US Marshall Hawkings, she take matters into her own hands. With help from a mysterious family newly arrived in town, they set in motion a plan to take down the corrupt men and free her town of their wicked grip.

Marshall Hawks is the best there is in the west. He didn’t get that way by being soft hearted. He makes sure he doesn’t get emotionally involved, he keeps people at a distance. That is how he has managed to survive and that’s how he has protected the citizens in his care.

Liesl has nerves of steel when faced with danger and a heart of gold that outshines her fear and worry. Hawk is known for his heart of stone but in truth his heart is just protected by a stone wall that Liesl just might wear down.

I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley!

It was so great to be back in Savage Wells. This time the marshals hawk and Paisley track down bank robbers who allude to the fact they know a sheriff that is not as law abiding as Hawkwood want the sheriffs in his territory to be. Then he gets an Anonymous telegram from Sand Creek saying that someone is gunning for him. When him and Paisley go to the tiny town and pretend to be brother and sister they meet a girl name Liesel and her mom. They both referred to her dad as “the sheriff” and they seem to be very scared of him. Thinking hawk is just a regular guy and becoming very close to him she tells him the whole deal with the town. He helped her escape but can he stop her dad and how was he connected to the man who seems to own everyone’s farm? Not only that what are these feelings hawk is feeling for this outlaw‘s daughter in does Liesel feel the same for Hawk? I have loved the Savage Wells book since the first one in my favorite was always the mail order bride, but now it’s Wyoming wild. I was hoping hawk would fall in love OMG I am so glad he did and I’m so glad I got to read it. As far as historical fiction romances go you can’t get any better than this authors books and especially Wyoming wild. If you like a little gun battles with your historical romance you definitely need to read this book it is truly a five star read! I received this book from Net Galley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Sometimes when I read romances I find myself rolling my eyes at the leads falling for each other just because that’s what they’re supposed to do, without any indication of why this person in particular has piqued their interest. Not so with Sarah M. Eden. She has developed a knack for creating characters who have complex relationships that you are eager to root for. Liesl and Hawk each bring something to the table that the other lacks; there’s a reason for why Hawk falls for Liesl despite his reputation of possessing a heart of stone and his strict work ethic that leaves little room for romantic relationships and sentimentality. There's a reason why Liesl falls for Hawk despite her reticence for trusting lawmen or men, in general.

Their witty and heartwarming interactions are a delightful addition to the intrigue and adventure of the story. Although “Wyoming West,” is the third in a series, I haven’t read any of the preceding stories and found this one works well as a standalone—while I sometimes got the sense that there might be more to a character’s story, it created a sense of intrigue, rather than detracting from the experience. Pour yourself a hot cup of tea and curl up with Wyoming West, (or honestly, any of Sarah M Eden’s books😉) and you’ll find yourself with the perfect company to warm these chilly autumn evenings.

Wyoming Wild was a highly anticipated book for me and it DID NOT disappoint. Hawk and Liesl were amazing characters, and not knowing who to trust kept me turning pages long into the night. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes clean, historical romances! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am so excited to see Hawk’s love story! He is such an enigmatic character marked by sternness, strength, and yet kindness. Liesl is his perfect foil, with her connectedness to the townsfolk and her soft heart. She also so strong, but in a people-first way!

This book is full of Eden’s trademark banter, humor, and hard topics handled delicately. And of course I loved seeing Paisely, Cade, and the whole gang again. Definitely worth the read!

Rated PG for mild danger
—clean romance
—very mild language
—mild peril and references to familial abuse (Jon-graphic)

I received this ebook free from NetGalley. My opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.

Love a strong female lead? Liesl is going to be your favorite! Over and over again, she runs into danger, in spite of her own fear.

I don't generally love Westerns, and certainly never suspected I would read a Sarah Eden book so full of the word ain't AND with a shoot em up scene! But I did....and enjoyed every bit of it!

If you enjoy westerns or clean, sweet romance, you're going to love this one!

I received a free ARC via NetGalley. All enthusiastic opinions are entirely my own!

Brilliant! I have been hoping and waiting for Hawk's story for years and to have it finally is simply splendid! You will want to read this next Savage Wells book because it is similar to the others in that it is a wild west book and you get to see Savage Wells take in more hurting and lost people, but it is also so much more than that. You get to see Hawk how he was before he started marshalling and that isn't something we have been able to explore. You also get to travel outside of Savage Wells more so than the other stories which was fun. My favorite thing about this story was how Liesl was able to fall for all of Hawk and not just part of him. Also I just absolutely love Hawk and have since the moment we met him in the first book. I enjoyed getting to know Tansy and Andrew better and I hope they get their own books in the future. And Ensio, he was a delightful new character! Once again splendid job Sarah! Brilliantly done!

Eden is a great clean romance author. This is the first of hers (that I remember) bringing intrigue and mystery and it was well done! A solid 3.5! I almost went 4 but this isn’t one I would re-read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

✨Book Review✨

“”…By the time she discovered I'm actually a grumpy, miserable wretch she was too in love with me to change her mind."
"I think she likes that you're a grumpy, miserable wretch sometimes."”

Watch out everyone, Marshal John Hawk’s book is finally here and boy is it a fun one. I’ve been patiently waiting for Sarah M. Eden to write Hawk’s story. I’ve loved him since we met him in The Sheriff of Savage Wells. Him being grumpy is definitively a huge bonus in my opinion. Lol.

Hawk and Liesl are such a fun characters to read about. From their witty banter to their love of using the word “ain’t”. I loved every second of their story. We definitely have the grumpy/sunshine trope with these two. I loved reading how Hawk and Liesl work with each to stop the bad guys and help those they care about. It was also nice to see Liesl learn to trust Hawk and his friends, despite her being hurt by Hawk lying about his identity.

This was a quick, fun read. I didn’t want to put it down once I started. It definitely made me want to watch my favorite John Wayne movies and Support Your Local Sheriff. Sarah M. Eden definitely knows how to capture the cowboy vibe.

This book can be read as a standalone but is apart of a series.

These thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Sarah M. Eden delivers another fast paced tale with "Wyoming Wild", the third installment of her Western series. Liesl Hodges is a true heroine. Despite the danger in which her actions put her, she is nevertheless resolved to bringing her corrupt sheriff father down. Fearless and emotionally remote John "Hawk" Hawking is an unlikely candidate for romance. However, these two characters team up to stop her father's activities, and romance blooms.

Eden has done fine historical research here, and her characters leap off the pages. The "Wild West" was just that, and she shows us how accurate that moniker was. Characters from the previous two novels make an appearance. This book stands alone; however, I prefer reading series in order. I haven't yet read "The Sheriff of Savage Wells". A few secondary characters deserve their own stories, and I hope they get them.

Eden is very talented and one of my favorite authors. Her prose is crisp and descriptive, and this book is clean. She has the rare ability to write multiple series at once in various genres and somehow manages to employ various styles.

Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC of this entertaining work.

I can't recommend this enough. What a sweet story and I'm intrigued to read more for this author.

This was a sweet, closed door, romance between a US Marshall and a corrupt sheriff's daughter. The two work together, along with other Marshalls, to bring down a corruption ring that's boiling with danger. Along the way, love blooms and resolves soften. Filled with corruption and danger, this was a quick read and kept me rooting for the MCs.

I love Sarah Eden's books. I've read so many of them over the past decade and it's so nice to always read a new story from her. I do feel like some of her newer books are missing some of the magic of her early books... maybe they are getting rushed? This was still a solid read and if you are a fan of Eden it's worth your time.

Oh Hawk! I have loved him since the first book in this series but even more in healing hearts which is the second one. So this story I was anticipating so so so much. It was everything. I loved it all. I love Hawk because he is loyal, and fierce, and strong and also knows how to protect and help his town. Liesl was good for him I think. I loved how she was bold enough to make first moves. That’s what I did with my husband.

I loved reading Hawk's story. Sarah Eden has a way of creating characters with rich, believable backgrounds. We follow Hawk and Paisley as they go undercover to investigate threats against Hawk himself. Liesel lives in the town where they are undercover and she and Hawk create a friendship under false pretenses. I loved how the story worked through the barriers to their romance and the trust they had to develop for each other. The twists and turns the story took before the end were entertaining and enjoyable. It is a great addition to the other Savage Wells stories.

Sarah brings us back into the town of Savage Wells and I am happy she did!
(100% recommend reading the prior books in the series before this one. It says it can be read as a standalone but the side characters will be so much more to you when you know their full past stories. )
Marshall Hawking and Liesel’s story was a sweet/closed door western romance. They team up together to bring down her father who is a crooked sheriff and his slimy cronies.
Humor, action, romance, western slang… it checked all the boxes. There was so much to love about this story.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you've been waiting for Marshal Hawking to get his story, Wyoming Wild doesn't disappoint. This is the third book in the Savage Wells series, and I loved being back in the small town I love so much. There is something so magical about the way Sarah weaves mystery, suspense, and romance to make a story that warms your heart. I will ready anything she writes and love it.

I am so glad our favorite US Marshal got his lady!

Content warning: murder, mention of physical abuse, closed door with chaste kisses

Wyoming wild was a great novel. I enjoyed the intrigue and the romance.
Some of my main complaints are that Liesel is not a believable victim of abuse. I know people who have endured these situations and she is definitely much more confident and headstrong than is believable. I really did like her character. Her mother however was written well. There were also some plot holes that bothered me and some conclusions that the characters make that didn’t make sense. But all in all it was a fun read. I haven’t read other books in this series and I was able to understand most of what went on in this novel.

"Wyoming Wild" was a quick, clean romance, full of humor, intrigue, and an authentic western feel. The strength of our heroine was admirable, while watching the ice melt around the heart of our hero completely pulled me in. If you liked "Where The Road Bends" and "In Honor's Defense", this one is for you!

I have enjoyed all of the Savage Wells stories but Hawk's story is hands down my favorite! There is so much to love about this story but I don't want to spoil the adventure for you. Just know that you won't be sad that you picked this one up! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

I received an ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

This was such a great read! It had some great examples of strong female leads. The plot had plenty of unpredictable moments and the ending was very satisfying.
This is part of a series but could be read as a stand-alone without missing much. However, it was fun to see characters from previous books and find out how they are doing.
This book was obviously well researched (everything Sarah M. Eden writes is well researched).

This was a new author and a new era of period romance for me. There are a few things that struck me as odd - the usage of specific language stuck out to me. I shrugged it off because it’s not my typical era of reading. I didn’t feel like it was too distracting. I did enjoy it, and felt that it was a good departure from my normal regency and Victorian era books.

However, I should note that this is a “sweet, clean” romance. It felt every bit of that description. A good recommendation for someone who enjoys that kind of book!

"Wyoming Wild" by Sarah Eden was a fun 'clean' romp through the wild west. While I have read several historical novels by Sarah Eden I had never read any proper romances by her that were not set within the confining rules of regency Era England. I was not sure if I would enjoy the limitations placed on the romantic scenes in a Western if it were to remain a 'proper' one. I mean to me the dreamy part of a Western romance is the wildness of the setting and general lack of rules on the frontier. I was skeptical if this formula would work. Sarah Eden has proven that regardless of time/place she doesn't need to fall back on cheap love scenes to keep her books interesting. The plot, setting and characters in this novel were well researched and felt authentic. It was a great story. I loved it so much I am going to be spending a lot of time finding any other Westerns that Sarah Eden has written. If you love a great Western and can't resist a brave heroine and a rugged lawman then look no further. I highly recommend this novel.

Thank you to Net Galley and the Publisher for allowing me access to an ARC of 'Wyoming Wild' in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I predict this book will be in my top Western romances for 2023!!!

I read this is one afternoon. Yes, it was that good. Sarah M Eden once again pulled me into a world and made me love all her characters. I’m a huge fan and this book is, as expected, a wonderful. It has just enough romance, just enough danger, just enough emotion…perfect!

I loved the other Savage wells stories and this one was no different. The characters are so fun! I love when a book makes me laugh out loud and I found a few of the sassy scenes did just that. I loved seeing the change in characters as they realized that another person was becoming important to them. I also think Sarah has a special ability to throw inn some suspense and mystery to these stories that keep you holding on til the end. I love this story and I'm excited to get to read it again and again!

"Wyoming Wild" is a romance set in 1876 in Wyoming Territory. Characters from a previous novel are in this story, but you don't need to read that book to understand this one. Historical details were woven into the story, but they're mostly a Western backdrop to the action. The main characters were engaging and likable.

Liesl bravely worked behind the scenes to help protect the people of her town from her corrupt father, risking a beating or even being killed like her brother. After overcoming her distrust of lawmen (as having a corrupt sheriff for your father didn't help when the rescuing US Marshals started things off by deceiving everyone), Liesl agreed to testify against her father, help identify who was in his group of criminals, and help get proof of their wrongdoings. Hawk's known as not letting his emotions get in the way of doing his job, and he's determine to make Wyoming a safe, orderly territory. Liesl brought out his softer side, but he felt like he's got to be unfeeling and single to do his job well. As this is a romance, she obviously changes his mind with her lively banter and courage. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd highly recommend this novel.

This was a great story line. Liesl was a compassionate, strong, charitable character who tried really hard to soften her fathers blows to other people. She was brave in that she was willing to put herself in danger to save a whole town of people. I liked Johns character as well. He showed the strength needed to protect his territory and the gentleness needed to have a relationship.

The flow was great, the character development was a steady climb. I was hooked on finding out who the actual leader of the “charming chaps” was to the very end of the book. And I didn’t see it coming. I loved how it was an extension of Savage Wells. (A previous book) some of my favorite characters were in it. Overall it was a great read.

It was a good read! I loved that John Hawking got his happy story. It’s a cute clean western. This third book of Savage Wells but it can be read as a stand alone. I enjoyed the characters. The story moved well.
I felt that this story was very much for Liesl and John. Anything we learned about other characters supported them and helped us understand them. It all worked so well! No one was able to take away their spotlight.

A quick read, revisiting Eden’s fictional town of Savage Wells. I really liked the mystery - the who, what and why kept me guessing. Falling in love came a bit quickly, but there were likely slim pickings in the Old West, so why not?

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

Wyoming Wild by Sarah Eden is a good Wild West story about a daughter whose father was a dirty sheriff. Leisl tried to keep everyone in her town safe from her dangerous father and his cronies. When she hears about a planned assassination attempt of the US Marshall Hawking she knows she has to act fast and covertly so she isn’t caught because if she’s caught she will be killed.
Marshall John Hawking gets the anonymous warning and with the help of his only female deputy Marshall goes undercover to determine where the threat is coming from. Leisl falls in love with the made up character and has a hard time reconciling the farmer with the lawman. In the end the story is a good one and is a clean romance.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.

I absolutely love Sarah M. Eden's books., and this one does not disappoint. A great combination of romance and adventure set in the wild west. If you love wild west romance then you will love this book.

Sarah M. Eden's westerns are something special. Her Hope Springs series is one of my all time favorites, and now her Savage Wells series is climbing up there too.

Sarah has a talent at taking hard situations and making them real and believable. She does so much research and it shows in the fine details of her books. Her characters are loveable, even if they are supposed to have no heart, like Hawk is said to have in this installment.

Liesel has had many hardships in her life, most of them put on by her father. When she realizes a scheme to take down the US Marshall that patrols the territory, she knows she has to give a warning. Risking her life, she sends for help. Little does she know that the help on the way, is the one they are trying to kill.

John "Hawk" Hawking shows up in Sand Creek to uncover the plot against him, and finds his heart slowly falling for the corrupt sheriff's daughter, Liesel. His real, unhardened, heart is able to show up for her as he sees her goodness in trying to fight quietly against her father. But when she finds out who John really is, Liesel feels betrayed and isn't sure how to put her trust in him. Through it all, she decides she will have to risk some hurt to her heart in order to bring peace to Sand Creek.

This was a beautiful story. I loved being able to see Hawk realize who he can be, while being in the position he has. I loved getting watch Liesel confront the pain in her life and stand up for the right things. She has a caring heart that put her in danger many times. That says a lot about a person.

The twists and turns in this book were unexpected and stunning, making me want to read more from this beautiful Wyoming town Sarah has created.
5 Stars

I loved returning to the town of Savage Wells! Sarah Eden has been my favorite author for years now! Her characters are always so relatable. It's always really enjoyable to to come back to familiar stories and characters.
One of my favorite characters to get to know better was Tansy! She always told it how it was.
I will be reading more and more of Sarah's books for years to come!

This is set in the same universe as The Sheriffs of Savage Wells and Healing Hearts, with some cameos from familiar characters, but easily read as a stand-alone.

A fine enough read, but little to set it apart from the many novels in this genre. I didn't find Liesl and Hawk's chemistry to be that great, and there's not much flirting/humor. This can be fine, but then the characters and their relationship really have to resonate with me (ala Ashes on the Moor ), and that just wasn't the case here. One of my bigger complaints was that while it is obviously relatable and believable that Liesl would find Hawk attractive, it's almost too easy that he is (or at least is made out to be) the only available man Liesl has encountered that isn't total trash. Of course she's gonna like him!!! And though not in any way reflected in the rating, pet names like "lamb" make me barf a little bit, especially when the characters don't know each other and the guy is just being weird about it.

I would recommend Healing Hearts as a fun alternative. Side note: I have read many of Eden's books and don't intend to stop anytime soon, but I have found many of her books in the last few years to be a bit on the lower end of my enjoyment.

I have loved this entire series, and this book was great! I'm a big fan of westerns--period. This book had a lot of lively characters. If you love strong females, this has them in abundance. Seemingly insurmountable problems are tackled in this book, with a western flair that this author is great at. Keep them coming Sarah!

I love the Savage Wells series and this was a fantastic addition! I really appreciate how Sarah Eden balanced the wildness of the western frontier with heartwarming characters and tender moments. The characters are relatable, complex, and real. Like all her other books, this one pulled me in and didn't let go!

Liesl had a pretty rough go of her life so far. (Chapter 2 is a great introduction to her character!) She is slow to trust but quick to help those in need. And of course, Hawk is our quintessential lawman. Dedicated to protecting but doesn't want to let anyone get to close. However, without realizing it, Hawk lets part of his walls down and Liesl starts to trust. This has the flavor and feel of a true Western - complete with hiding out from the bad guys, the jail cell, saloon, and of course the shoot out! The story was enjoyable.

Wyoming Wild captured my attention from the beginning. Our heroine, Liesl, overhears her belligerent, abusive father (who happens to be the sheriff of a small town in 1870s Wyoming territory) discussing with his cronies the murder plot of the territory’s US Marshal. Despite her fear, she feels she has to warn him and the story that entails is riveting! Our hero, John Hawking, is a US Marshal known for having a heart of stone, but that all changes when Liesl comes in the picture. This is a stand alone novel or can be read as a third in the series about the town of Savage Wells. Those characters are discussed, but the reader does not have to have read the other books in order to read this one. One of my favorite tropes in forced proximity and this novel encompasses that. The banter is cute with great chemistry between the main characters. Definitely recommend!

I received this as an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought Liesl was a great character. She had a rough life but instead of letting it drag her down she did everything she could to help others. Marshal Hawk was a bit rough around the edges yet still very like able. The town of Savage Wells really brought a homey feel to the story. Overall a great book with well written characters, plenty of suspense and just the right amount of sweet romance.

First, let us just stop for a minute and look at this gorgeous cover! I knew when I saw this cover (and that the book was written by Sarah M. Eden) that this was one I wanted to read. I really enjoyed this historical Western romance.

This is the third book in the Savage Wells Series, but can easily be read as a stand alone. In fact, I haven’t read the first two books in the series and I had no trouble reading this one. The first two books immediately made their way onto my TBR!

Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking keeps a tight rein on his territory, at least he likes to think he does. When he’s tipped off that his life is in danger, he goes under cover to investigate.

Liesl Hodges lives in fear of the Sheriff of Sand Creek. She does everything she can to help the town and stop the sheriff, who also happens to be her father.

When John Hawking shows up in Sand Creek pretending to be a farmer, Liesl befriends him, but feels betrayed when she finds out who he really is.

I really enjoyed both of the main characters (as well as the secondary characters), their character arcs, and the pace of the story. There were some twists and a bit of mystery. I did solve a couple of unknowns, but certainly not all of them and I actually blamed the wrong person for being the bad guy behind it all.

Both Hawk and Liesl are extremely well written. Liesl has a hard time trusting, reasonably so after growing up with a corrupt Sheriff for a father. After feeling betrayed by Hawk, she finds it hard to trust him again. He, being a law man, doesn’t think he can have a romantic relationship. They both had things to overcome before they could be together and I liked their slow-burn journey.

My only complaint is the frequency of the word ‘ain’t’. While it is commonly used in the south and I’m sure it was used during the time period depicted, it did seem a bit much in a few places. That being said, it didn’t ruin the story for me.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of Wyoming Wild. All opinions are my own.

I am a big fan of Sarah Eden, and this book did not disappoint. It was so enjoyable to revisit the characters of Savage Wells and come to know some of them better.

The plot was quite complex, but it came together in a believable and understandable way. It did not require a large suspension of belief, and seemed consistent with what we know of the characters. Loved the surprise twist at the end!

The characters are wonderful in this book. I am so glad that Hawk got his happy ending, and with a woman who seems both worthy of him and strong enough to be his equal. I really appreciate the effort it must have taken to write Liesl’s character and balance her strength and fear, her trauma and compassion, her need to help and be helped. We need more characters who show the complexities of dealing with trauma and abuse while still moving forward.

While this book can be read as a stand alone, there are two previous books written in this setting of Savage Wells, Wyoming, and I do recommend both of them. Both books contain characters who deal with serious problems - PTSD, Alzheimer’s, caretaking, abuse - along with the more commonplace issues of loneliness, relationships, and the responsibilities of life in a frontier town. As always, Eden deals with these problems in a realistic and uplifting way. One of the things I appreciate most about her books is that they leave me feeling hopeful which strengthens me for dealing with my own trials.

4.5 stars

I loved this book! I’ve never met a Sarah Eden book that I didn’t thoroughly enjoy and this book was no exception.

I really loved the development of the relationship between Hawk and Leisel. Sarah Eden writes beautiful interactions that truly make you feel the emotions of the characters. I do wish the romance would’ve been explored a bit more, the ending seemed a bit abrupt from Hawk’s perspective.

Otherwise, this story is amazing. The conflict was well thought out and well written, and the characters were multidimensional and interesting to get to know. Another solid win from Sarah Eden!

You will love Liesl & Hawk's story. I loved seeing both sides of Hawk and so felt for Liesl as she tried to make sense of the two versions of him. This book had so many strong female characters that I appreciated. It was so great to visit Savage awells again and I love how much they welcomed Liesl and her mother.

Wyoming Wild by Sarah M. Eden
This story was my favorite in this series! Which is saying something because I loved the first two. The characters are so real and I would love to visit Savage Wells.
John Hawking (Hawk) knows as a marshal he must be cold hearted, but when he meets Liesl Hodges he wishes love and family could be part of his life. While he struggles to resist his growing feelings for Liesl, he must keep her safe as she gets entangled in a dangerous plot.
I loved Hawk from the previous two books and I love him even more now. Liesl is smart, brave, and kind despite her harsh upbringing. She is such as an inspiring character and I love seeing a strong woman lead.
All I know is I now want Mr. Larsen's story too.
#WyomingWild #NetGalley

As a huge fan of the first two books in this series, I was so happy to be able to return to Savage Wells and it did not disappoint!

Marshall John Hawking is proud of the fact that he has heart of stone but finds it starts to soften when he meets Liesl, a woman who shows immense courage trying to save her town from her father how is a corrupt sheriff.

Sarah does an amazing job weaving together a story of adventure, mystery, suspense, and romance. The book started off with a bang and the pace just kept right on going and I enjoyed every second of the ride. Loved the plot twists and dang, that climax was absolutely fantastic!

This is a story about finding love in a time of trouble, about learning to trust your heart. Sarah is so masterful at writing stories with endearing characters with lots of heart and this book is such a great example of that.

I was thrilled to have lots of page time with my favorite characters from previous books as well as meet some new memorable side characters. Keeping my fingers crossed we get another book in this series, maybe one for Andrew or Ensio, or even Tansy.

This can be read as a standalone but honestly, why would you not want to pick up the first two? They are absolute must-reads for any fan of historical western romance.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but a positive review was not required.

Fabulous!!! I read it in one sitting and didn't want it to end. I loved being back in Savage Wells with the characters that I've come to love. Especially Hawk. He's been working hard to get the territory under control and bring peace. Most everything is fine until he discovers an assassination plot against him. And that leads him to a surprising small town in his territory and brings about suspense, fun, laughs and lots of Western struggles, drama and protection.

This book is a wonderful story of mistaken-identity, enemies to more and much more goodness! I loved the suspense and sort of mystery throughout the story. I thought I had it all figured out but guess what...I didn't! I love how Sarah M. Eden can surprise me and throw out the unknowns. And she keeps me turning those pages quickly cause I just have to know what is going to happen.

And let's talk about the amazing relationship between Hawk and Liesl. These two are so much fun together. They have insecurities and real legit struggles in their lives and pasts. Things that make it hard to trust. Yet I loved how they had to come to learn to trust each other through the different circumstances they faced.

It was great seeing the gang of Savage Wells throughout this whole book. The relationships between all of them and how they include new comers to town and help protect them was a wonderful aspect of the book.

And of course I can't forget mentioning the sweet love story. *Happy sigh* Love these two! One of my favorite aspects of reading is the relationships. I love watching the friendship grow and the chemistry grow as well. The trust and building up of each other and of course the sweet kisses. And Sarah M. Eden sure delivers with this one!

Content: Clean. This book does have very mild moments of peril. Talk of characters who hurt others, but only seeing them bruised/or having some scrapes after the fact. Some gunshots and bleeding. Nothing graphic. The romance is clean and sweet with only a couple sweet kisses.

I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

I haven’t read much from this author but this story made me a new fan. This is an engaging novel filled with intrigue, adventure, romance and mystery. I enjoyed how the author was able to write this novel without giving away or making the main villain obvious. There are quite a few bad characters, The chemistry and romance between Hawk and Liesl was believable and developed at a good pace but I just wish the author had lingered there a while longer.

Loved every minute of it. Deliciously unpredictable and stunningly descriptive. It was the embodiment of the Wild West in ways that were just exactly right and just exactly thrilling.

I loved being back in Savage Wells! I loved the banter between all the characters. There was danger, suspense and intrigue. You really hate the villains and root for the good guys. The romance was a very slow burn but they were very sweet together. I love that Liesl gets to Hawk’s “stone cold” heart. The story was an okay pace but really picked up at the end when we start figuring things out and the real action happens.

This is another terrific book by Sarah M. Eden! Hawk and Liesl are both such great characters, each with their own worries and burdens. I liked seeing how they worked together and were able to open up throughout the book. The chemistry between them wasn't quite as pronounced as it was between the couples in the previous books in the series, but they're such a good match for each other and they just felt right together. I love the secondary characters, too--I don't think it's possible to read one of her books and not find at least one character you hope will be getting his/her own book in the series soon, and that definitely happened here. The plot was really interesting and the pacing was good. Just all around totally enjoyable. After reading this one, I want to go back to the beginning of the series and re-read all three books!
4.5 stars.
I read an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Where suspense, intrigue, and romance meet!

Sarah M. Eden does it again with an amazing book! Wyoming Wild is the 3rd book in the Savage Wells Series and is just as wonderful as the first two books.

Hawk is a US Marshal tasked with keeping his area of the wild west safe. Liesl is the fearless daughter of a corrupt Sherriff in one of the towns Hawk is tasked with keeping safe. She spends her time saving the citizens of her town from her father and the corrupt town council. When he goes undercover in her town, their hearts collide. But he has a job to do, one that could put her and her mother in danger. She has a town to save from her corrupt father. Can they find a way to work together and keep everyone and themselves safe from her father and his group of corrupt miscreants? Will their feelings for each other be able to withstand the chaos of taking down her father?

If you love romance with suspense and intrigue thrown in then you are going to love this book!

Hawk finally got his story. ❤️
Hawk and Liesl are a great match for each other and I so enjoyed reading how their lives became intertwined.
Although there is plenty of action, I would still call this a light hearted romantic adventure. ❤️

A nice slow read for those rainy days. I felt like overall the story didn't quite lean adventure or romance but just idled inbetween. I took three days to read when I just winded down for the night. I enjoyed the writing style and sometime a slow burn is all you want after a long day :)

WOW! This book is phenomenal! It is full of heart, romantic, heartbreaking, gripping, suspenseful, hopeful, and so much more. Whenever I picked up "Wyoming Wild", I was whisked back in time, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

Sarah M. Eden is such a phenomenal writer! Her writing style is visceral and vivid to the point where I, as the reader, felt completely immersed in the world of the book. Her storytelling had me hooked from the first page to the last, and I found myself simply not wanting to put this book down.

Liesl is such a brave, compassionate, caring, strong, loving, and determined young woman. She does everything she can to help protect those around her from her father, Sheriff Hodge, who is beyond horrific. When Liesl overhears her father and a few others discussing murdering John Hawking, she immediately springs into action in the hope of notifying him anonymously to help save his life.

Marshall John Hawking is such a brave, kind, and hard-working man who wants everyone around him to be safe. When he receives an anonymous warning that someone has threatened his life, he goes undercover to find out what is really going on, and to help those in need.

(Possible Spoilers!)
Oh my goodness! Liesl and Hawk are so sweet together! They truly bring out the best in each other, and are there for one another. They listen and understand one another deeply, and their love is so beautiful.

If you enjoy Historical Romance, I highly recommend this book! It kept me turning the pages to see what was going to happen next, and I often found myself holding my breath on the edge of my seat hoping everything would work out okay. I look forward to reading what Ms. Eden writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the ARC of this book, and to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the physical ARC as well, it is incredible. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and was so happy to hear a third one was being published. Wyoming Wild did not disappoint and is probably my favorite of the series.

This story is a wonderful blend of romance, danger, intrigue, suspense, and adventure. I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't' t put it down. It was fast paced, had a great plot twist, complex characters, and a very satisfying ending. If you love a good historical western romance, I highly recommend this one!

This can be read as a standalone, but reading the first two books will really add to your enjoyment.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for an eARC. All opinions are completely my own.

Read it for the:
• Action and suspense
• Brave Heroine, Noble Hero
• Fun side characters
• crooked Shireffs

Steam: Sweet, Kissing only
Content: violence, murder, abuse
Final Rating: 4/5

This may be my favorite genre Sarah M. Eden writes. A sweet romance set in a Western backdrop, this is a quick read that can be finished in a day.

I enjoyed all the characters, but mostly the two main leads Marshall John Hawking, and Liesel. The unlikely pair had to work to trust each other, but I found their romance to be sweet. I loved that Hawk slowly realized it was alright to find a balance between the hard-hearted man of justice and the gentleman he was when he didn’t have to wear his badge. Leisel was incredibly brave, and selfless-especially coming from a home with an abusive father in a position of power as town Sheriff. She was exactly what Hawk needed. While I enjoyed the story overall, I felt the plot slowed at moments. I also had mixed feelings about the dialogue, some of the expressions used felt odd. I would recommend this read to those who enjoy clean Westerns or want a quick, easy read.


*I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

As US Marshal for Wyoming Territory, John Hawking is used to death threats and assassination attempts. When he decides to investigate the latest warning, he finds the seed of corruption runs much deeper than he expected. With the help of his trusted deputies and a brave young woman, he must root it out at the source. That young woman is Liesl Hodges who, at great risk to herself, has been doing all she can to protect the people in her little town from a corrupt sheriff who is, unfortunately, her father.

What I love about this novel is there is just enough drama and suspense to keep you turning pages. It doesn’t devolve into sensationalistic melodrama. In true Sarah Eden fashion, the characters shine. The heroes are delightful, and the villains dastardly. Fans of Savage Wells will enjoy revisiting beloved characters from the first two installments. I know I did!

VERDICT With lots of danger and intrigue, Eden’s latest will keep readers on the edge of their seats, but constant threats tend to dim the fragile romance between Hawk and Liesl. This historical romance is a stand-alone novel, but fans of Eden’s The Sheriffs of Savage Wells will be happy to see so many familiar faces return to action here.

The full review was originally published in Library Journal, February 2023, v. 148, no. 2, p. 61.

Liesl Hodges can’t believe her luck when a good looking, charming, dependable farmer moves into town. Except he’s actually an undercover US Marshal investigating her corrupt sheriff father. Marshal Hawking doesn’t exactly consider it luck to meet brave, compassionate, resourceful, spine of steel Liesl. More of an unavoidable, unwanted distraction. Oh, but he’s a goner.

Initially I started to grumble a bit that I needed more internal conflict because we were going a teensy one-sided insta-lovey for my taste. But, when things are revealed, and Miss Liesl feels taken for a fool, we’re back to square one on Mr. Heart of Stone gaining her trust, and I was a happy camper. The scenario and dynamic changes, and I was very into it. I love a bit of roadtrip awkwardness and even a very competent US Marshal starts bumbling when the captivating star witness will not back down on calling him out. So fun. Loved the peril and mystery, loved the whole build-up to the climax and resolution. Loved the simple, straight-forward romance with its teasing banter and deep compatibility. And yet, I wish we knew more background on our hero John Hawking. I haven’t read the previous books, but our heroine wasn’t there either so, besides his strong, if not grumpy, leadership skills and other current virtuous qualities, she/we know very little of his past and what, besides his career choice pressures, causes his purportedly hardened heart. I wished we had a conversation or three about it, just to draw them even closer amidst the threats of life. But, still, they’re such a strong couple. Loved all the side characters and this town, definitely made me want to read the previous books.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Content warnings: toxic parent, mention of domestic violence.

I LOVE The Sheriffs Of Savage Wells SO much! And I love this town and it’s quirky characters like Tansy and Andrew. Wyoming Wild has everything you want in a Western:
🔫 Shoot out
🦹‍♂️ Criminals
🕵️‍♀️ Undercover Cop
💃🏼 Town Social
💰 Always comes down to money
🤨 who can you trust?

Liesl has endured her corrupt father for years that he’s been a sheriff. She helps when she can and spies the rest of the time. It’s exhausting, humiliating and terrifying. She overhears the newest nefarious plot of her father’s and his cronies and takes action.

John Hawkings has a reputation to uphold in his territory as the US Marshal. It’s been hard work but he never really had anything to lose.

This was a fast and fun read. It kept my interest from the beginning and lots of fun wit and lines. This book can be read as a stand alone but past book characters are mentioned frequently but you wouldn’t be lost without having read it - or if it’s been years like me. I wanted more swoony romance. What romance there was - was sweet but I felt like it was dropped in to meet the minimum requirements. This is a plot driven book, romance and character growth wasn't a priority. To be a 'Proper Romance', I expected more.

Can be a trigger:
Frequent mention of abuse: emotional and physical, beatings, death,

This book releases next month and thank you to the publishers for the paperback arc copy. These are my own thoughts and opinions.

When I picked up this book I wasn’t sure I was in the mood for a western romance. Yet the second I started reading it I was engrossed in the story, caught up in the threats that faced our main characters and could not put this book down. So, naturally, I read it in a single day. Not that I should be totally surprised, I mean this is a book by Sarah Eden.

This book follows the story of John Hawkins, otherwise known as Hawk, a U.S. Marshall in the west. When he receives a mysterious telegram implying someone is out to get him, he begins to investigate the source of the news and slowly begins to unfurl this winding puzzle of secrets. I loved getting to read Hawk’s story and getting to know Liesl throughout the course of the story. Her resiliency and strength in the face of extensive challenges has prepared her for toughest challenge yet. And in order to overcome this challenge, she has to combine forces with Hawk. I loved the forced proximity, high stakes and gripping story that held my attention and kept me glued to the book.

I had a blast reading this story and can’t recommend it enough. If you’re looking for an exciting, suspenseful story with romance intertwined with mystery and hidden dangers lurking around every corner, then this is a story for you! This can be read as a stand-alone or part of the series.

Many thanks to Shadow Mountain and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this story, all opinions are my own.

Read this if you love:
💛 forced proximity
💛 hidden identity
💛 pretend marriage
💛 swoony kisses
💛 mystery and suspense

Wyoming Wild by Sarah M. Eden is book 3 the Savage Wells series and includes hidden identity, found family, and a healthy dose of suspense.

I loved returning to the world of Savage Wells and being reunited with all my favorite quirky characters! This town of misfits always comes through and never fails to provide exactly what the characters need in their lives. It was so fun to get to know Liesl, her loyalty, determination, her ability to keep a cool head in a tense situation, her unwillingness to give up despite all odds being against her. She is so strong and intelligent and has such a big heart! She is so well matched with Hawk!

My favorite part of this story was seeing Hawk grow and realize that it is possible to be loving and compassionate and still be a good Marshal. I loved that he was able to meet Liesl without the Marshal facade and began forming a relationship with her as just John. Sweet, funny, sensitive, vulnerable, John. I loved how throughout the story you would see both sides of his character and how Liesl named his soft side John and his gruff side Hawk. Seeing him reconcile the two and discover that he doesn’t have to compromise one for the other was so awesome. I loved that Liesl brought out his sensitive side and helped him soften without taking away any of his competency as a Marshal.

This is one of those stories where the main characters save each other. Hawk saved Liesl from the tyranny of her criminal father, and Liesl saved Hawk from a lifetime of loneliness and misery. I love that the town of Savage Wells was a haven for Liesl and her mom and how they were able to quickly find their place in the town and contribute in ways no one else could. I love that they were welcomed with open arms and protected from their past.

I really enjoyed the mystery woven throughout the plot. It was fairly complex and had a lot of moving parts that I had a hard time piecing together on my own. I loved that the answers were revealed to me at the same time they were revealed to the characters and were not predictable. There were so many side characters I had a hard time keeping track of them all, but I think the chaos of so many supporting characters is part of what made it so difficult to solve the mystery and was very fitting for the story. I thought the mystery and the romance were really well balanced.

Lastly I loved the dialogue! I love how the characters continually tease each other, I thoroughly enjoyed the slang and phrases that were very fitting for the time and setting.

Overall this is a fabulous story! I adore the characters, their growth and how well they compliment each other and make each other better is so sweet! I enjoyed the plot and the complex mystery. I thought the teasing was funny, the kisses were swoony, and the suspense had be dying to know how everything was going to come together in the end.

If you enjoy western romances, a healthy dose of mystery/suspense, deep characters who struggle to find with their strengths and weakness, and a fun quirky small town, you will love Wyoming Wild!

Sarah Eden's talent for developing exceptional characters cannot be denied. Hawk and Liesl have been hardened by the west and exceptionally hard life experiences. Yet, they manage to discover tenderness in each other. While I don't love all the lingo from this wild west adventure, I love seeing the characters rise to the challenges they face and overcome the odds. There was enough mystery to keep me guessing as the story progressed. I enjoyed becoming reacquainted with characters from previous books in the Savage Wells series. Paisley was so much fun and an integral part of this story. Now I just need to know more about the mysterious Mr. Larsen... Hope there is more to come!

I sped through this book so fast! It kept my attention so well! I had not planned to apply for this one on NetGalley due to busyness but I’m so glad I did! I loved the lessons the characters learned and the mercy Liesel showed to her father despite what he had done to her and her mother. I also loved how protective John was!!!
I received an eARC from netgalley, all opinions are my own

This was a very good Western romance. It is obviously part of a series, but the reader is not expected to know the previous stories. This review may contain spoilers.
This is a stand alone story of a US Marshall who has a team of deputy marshalls in the eastern territory of Montana. The hero is conducting his business when he receives an anonymous telegraph stating that there is a murder plot to get him. He turns his investigation to one of the remote towns of his territory. He and his female deputy Marshall pretend to be a brother and sister that bought property and moved into the area. The heroine is the sender of the telegram. Her father is an abusive and corrupt sherrif who had his own son beaten to death by his partners. Once that happened, the heroine's mother became a shadow of her former self. The heroine had to take over the household chores and that included feeding her father and his co-hosts lunch every day. She would hear of their evil plans and try to help the local families. One corrupt plan was that when a family bought their farms, it was listed with another persons name and the actual purchasers were listed as tenants. And then the people were taxed to the point they couldn't pay and were beaten or killed, with the women raped and children abused. The heroine would try to give them money or help them hide from the 'tax collectors".
This was an intriguing story about corruption and how evil people.can be stopped. It was an excercise in bravery and inner strength. I give this story 5 stars and a recommendation to red.

This third installment about the people of Savage Wells brings us the story of Marshal Hawk, who is certain he will never marry. After all, his job is quite dangerous. But he can’t help but admire Liesel and her fortitude in fighting he corruption in her town—corruption led by her father.

Liesel really liked Hawk’s cover identity. Too bad he turned out to be deceiving her. And he’s a lawman—someone she inherently doesn’t trust, due to her father’s corruption.

Naturally, they have to work together to solve the problem. And Liesel’s continued bravery and compassion can’t help but make an impact on Hawk. And his strong drive for justice impresses her. Will those be enough when Liesel is constantly being asked to put her life on the line?

It was nice to see Hawk, who has been a relatively minor character until now, get his moment. And Liesel is a worthy partner for him.

It is also good to see the continuing development of the relationships of Cade and Paisley, and Gideon and Miriam. Sadly, Paisley’s father continues to deteriorate, and there are some sad scenes there.

I’m hoping the next installment in this series will feature Andrew, the shy and damaged former Civil War soldier.

Possible Objectionable Material:
Domestic violence, corruption, greed, danger.

Who Might Like This Book:
Those who like books set in the West during the Westward Expansion. Those who enjoy towns with quirky characters. Fans of strong female characters who aren’t defined by their gender.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book is also reviewed at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2023/02/romances-from-past.html

“Wyoming Wild” by Sarah M. Eden
American West Historical Crime-Suspense-Romance
Yup, by the time I was approaching the end of chapter 1, I knew I had a winner to read. I was not disappointed. The core of the story is crime, the suspense keeps you hooked, and the blending in of a growing romance, was the icing on the cake. And for book clubs there are a set of discussion questions at the end. To bad I do not know of any book clubs near me. Happy Reading ! !
NOTE: This review expresses my honest opinion.
I received an ARC of this story from the publisher via NetGalley.

One thing I love about Sarah Eden's writing is her ability to create strong characters, and I especially enjoyed how the unique way each character spoke pulled me right into the story. The author creates a vivid painting of the historical world, and I loved how characters from past books were pulled into the story as well.

My main issue with Wyoming Wild was I didn't like the romance. It felt forced and confusing, and although the author set up some great opportunities to play out the romance, my expectations fell short.

Overall, Wyoming Wild is a great addition to the series. Beautiful cover. Beautiful writing. A great read for those who enjoy sweet historical romance and vivid characters.

A brave heroine. A handsome, roguish lawman. A sweet love story with suspense. That’s what you can expect when you read this engrossing new clean western romance from Sarah M. Eden.

Wyoming Wild’s narrator is Liesl, a kind-hearted, intelligent young woman with a corrupt father (who also happens to be the sheriff) who she wants to unseat to protect the town and the people she loves. But she doesn’t know whom to trust.

Soon, she crosses paths with a US Marshall – but can he be trusted to help her? Sparks soon fly in this absorbing page-turner you won’t want to put down.

With complex characters, a memorable love story, and compelling prose, Wyoming Wild is must-read fiction for fans of wholesome but suspenseful love stories. If you enjoy Dr. Quinn or the new TV series Walker: Independence, this book is for you.

Adaptation Recommendation: Wyoming Wild would make an excellent TV series (either as a limited miniseries or as a full-blown television show). With intriguing characters, memorable villains, and an entertaining romance, it has all the right elements to hook an audience. It would be perfect for Hallmark.

Content Note: The love story is G with mild PG-like violence.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Overall Rating: 4 ½ (rounded up for Goodreads)
Romance Rating: 5

(Note: This review will post on The Silver Petticoat Review in our next book reviews roundup.)

I was sucked into this story and managed to make it a priority in my busy life, finishing in record time! Sarah M. Eden's skill at developing characters and compelling stories shines in this new installment in her Savage Wells setting. This book can stand alone, but the depth you get from knowing the other characters' stories adds a lot. This was an action-filled, exciting story with big-hearted characters!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

I almost didn’t want to start this book because I knew it would end! But I was not disappointed one bit reading this amazing story. I loved every page. There is adventure, banter, and smart, strong characters.

I love how the author writes women. Liesl and Paisley (who I loved from the other two books) are wonderfully strong characters. Liesl has been through so much with her horrible father. As soon as she was on the page, instantly loved her. Tansy just makes me smile. She is one of my all time favorite characters.

All of my favorite characters are back. When Paisley and Cade were in the page, it reminded me how to fabulous book one was.

The climax of this book is one I won’t forget for a long time. The way Sarah Eden writes hers characters and plots are genius.

✨Wild Wyoming by @sarah_m_eden ✨
First off WOW!! ❤️ I’ve never read a historical romance like this. I thought the idea of this book was so fun & the suspense was 🙌🏼. I quickly fell in love with Leisl & Hawk and felt like I was in an old west movie with them. Leisl is so strong dealing with her corrupt father & Hawk finally realizes he can have a family while still being US marshal in the end. It made me so happy. ☺️ If you’ve never read a western based book, this is one you should try! ❤️

If someone is looking for a sweet, suspenseful western, this is clean even for their teens, this would be a perfect fit!
I love the western setting, I am a big western fan! (This whole series is so fun!)
I loved all the characters and their fight against the bad guys!
The romance between Liesl and Hawking is sweet and 100% clean!
I could have had mooooore romantic moments between them, woven through-out the story, personally, what can I say? I'm greedy for the love haha. But it was cute and I was excited for their HEA!

I would recommend this book to fans of:
-hidden identity trope
-US Marshal meets sheriff's daugher
-fake relationship for a minute
-action and adventure!
-mystery
-western shoot out!
-sweet romance

Wyoming Wild is a fun, clean, western romance by author Sarah Eden. I am not usually a fan of western so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I really liked the main characters, Hawk and Leisl. The romance between them was so sweet. The story line had enough action to keep me interested and I couldn’t wait to see how things turned out. This is a book I definitely recommend reading!

There are so many things to love about this book and loved it I did. A big rough-and-tough sheriff. A woman on a mission to save her small Wild West town from her evil father. An assassination plot. All these ingredients made for a delightfully dangerous and romantic tale that I eagerly devoured.

Sarah M. Eden has created the ideal characters for the untamed Wyoming territory. There are strong, capable women and brave, heroic men, as well as a handful of quirky and lovable settlers. I loved them all, but I especially loved John Hawking (Hawk) and Leisl. Hawk is the perfect definition of a cinnamon roll hero and Leisl like the sweet, satisfying frosting. They are the perfect combo and I couldn't wait to get a front row seat for his story.

Although this is Book 3 in the series, it can definitely stand alone. From the moments of peril to the threatening mystery, and let's not forget the blossoming romance, this is a story for all western historical lovers.

Content: mild violence (murder, shoot-outs, non-graphic western-type violence); mild romance

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

OH wow! I loved this book! Sarah just has a way with great plot-lines! I love reading her descriptions and awesome twists! I have truly enjoyed this whole series and would recommend that you start at the beginning - but you could read this without the others! Either way - you will be pulled in and won't be able to put it down...so get ready! Enjoy!!

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were great and I was curious to see how things were going to play out in the end. I think this is technically part of a series, but this is the first one I've read in the Savage Wells collection. I wasn't lost, but do want to read the other books to learn more about the other characters. I recommend foe fans of historical romance!

#BookRevew: WYOMING WILD by Sarah M. Eden

I don’t usually read the western genre, but I wanted to give this a try since I have enjoyed the author’s other books. I can say that the writing was good. But I wasn’t really invested in the story in the beginning. There were also many characters. I still think that it was still well paced. It got interesting when Hawk arrived in Sandy Creek as an undercover.

I didn’t like the idea of an abusive father and sheriff. However, I am glad that there were helpful and compassionate people, such as Liesl. I liked her strong character. Despite being in danger, Liesl was ready to bring down her corrupt father.

The fake relationship between Hawk and Liesl was challenging and sweet. The story focused more on seeking justice. It was a guessing game on who was the mastermind and the traitor until the end. It was full of action and adventure. The risks Liesl took were scary but worth it. I enjoyed Paisley’s sweet and tough character too. Overall, I am pleased that I read Wyoming Wild. Sarah M. Eden’s fans will enjoy it.

Rating: 4 stars
Pub date: 07 Mar 2023

Thank you Shadow Mountain Publishing and #netgalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

What. A. Book. What a book, y'all.

I have been looking forward to Wyoming Wild ever since it was announced, and let me just tell you - it did not disappoint. It was every bit as epic as I thought it would be.

The action, suspense, mystery, and intrigue were all on point. Several nights in a row I stayed up later than I was planning because I just kept turning pages, needing to know what came next! (Yes, this book is a total sleep stealer. You've been warned.)

Also, the romance was stellar. Hawk has been one of my favorite characters from the beginning, and I'm so glad he finally got his own story! Liesl was the perfect match for him. She was brave and determined, and one of those characters you just can't help but love from the very beginning. Basically they were just the cutest.

Moral of the story here, friends, is that y'all need this book in your life. If it isn't on your TBR list, add it quick. Trust me friends. You aren't going to want to miss it!!

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the early copy; all thoughts are my own :)

Will they be able to mend the route he unintentionally damaged …

I discovered the author with her Dread Penny Society series, so changing continent and setting was intriguing.
And now after reading this book, I want to read the stories of the hero’s friends from Savage Wells series.
Liesl and Hawk have been hardened by life, everyone of their experiences taking a toll on their soul.
Liesl is running ragged to prevent her father’s petty acts and violente retributions to those who are unable to meet with his demands. Yet she is only her, very alone when everybody cowers and hides. She is close to be the only one taking matter in her own hands, with all the risks it goes with and the price she would have to pay if caught.
Hawk has buried his young self dreams and hope under the weight of his deeds on the name of law and order, as the life of a man of justice in this part of the world is one of shadow and sin.
So when a hint about a possible menace on his life reaches him, he is determined to catch who is behind it.
He just did not know he would kick in an anthill, with more than one fellow turning the rules for their own gain and greed. Nor did he expect to enjoy his time with a wealth of intelligence and kindness in the name of the villain of the town’s daughter.

With this tale, the author brings together two people who have learnt the hard way to be wary of others and that violence is often the result of trusting the wrong persons.
Their path toward one another is not smooth as beliefs are tested and justice not always comes straightforward, plus when secret agendas are shared, Liesl comes to doubt what she has felt, was indeed a mirage to win her confidence while Hawk retreats behind his man of justice’s suit, once more cold and withdrawn.
Will their resilience guid them finally on the right path.
A heartwarming tale of second chances, 4.5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 kisses

I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

‘Hawk stood and slipped his free arm a bit around her waist. “You’ve been dancing with the wrong people, lamb.”’

I love the Savage Wells series, so when Sarah Eden surprised everyone with the news that she was releasing a third book, I was elated. I know fans everywhere joined me in celebrating that Hawk final got his story!

If you’ve read book one and two, you know somethings about Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking. He’s on a mission to stop corruption in the west and it’s rumored he has a heart of stone. When he receives an anonymous telegraph warning of a plot to murder him, he immediately sets off to the town of Sand Creek where the telegram originated from. There he goes undercover as a farmer named John Butler and meets Liesl, the corrupt sheriff’s daughter.

Liesl knows her father is a dangerous man and has made it her mission to protect the town from him. When a new farmer moves to town, Liesl is quick to warn him but can’t help but feel a connection to this strong, dependable man who doesn’t seem scared of her father.

“Of all the people she’d known over the years, he seemed most likely to actually survive life in this soul-shattering place. If only he would be careful.”

This was such a tender story mixed with lots of mystery and suspense! I loved Hawk and Liesl together. They have an instant attraction but when lies are discovered, their relationship hits rock bottom and they really have to start all over again. Liesl is courageous and brave. I loved seeing Hawk’s heart slowly soften for Liesl and he was so protected of her.

“He reached over and brushed back a strand of hair the wind had blown across her face. Her hitched breath seemed to turn solid in an instant at his touch. She couldn’t have spoken if she tried, and she certainly couldn’t let go.”


The action in this book was great and I loved how suspenseful it was. Some of the dialogue felt like overemphasized western “talk”. I loved how all the characters from the previous books joined the cast. This can be read as a stand alone, but I recommend reading books one and two first. This was a delightful addition to the Savage Wells series!

This book is a clean romance.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for my eARC. All opinions are my own.

I have a terrible memory, so I don’t remember Hawk from the Sheriffs of Savage Wells, but I can tell you that this book can be read independently. Or with a poor memory for details.

Hawk is the Marshall for the Wyoming territory. When he gets word that someone intends to assassinate him, he follows the lead to Sand Creek and finds more corruption than he bargained for. He also finds Liesel, a woman who sacrifices over and over again to protect others. She might be softening his hard hard, but his profession requires that he be cold and unfeeling, doesn’t it?

I loved seeing Hawk come to terms with himself. Liesel was strong and amazing, just the kind of counterpart he needed. I loved the banter, and the way she could wrap him around her little finger. The mystery and adventure kept me at the edge of my seat.

Other related recommendations: The Hanger’s Horsemen series by Karen Witemeyer (also includes lawman in the west).

Absolutely amazing. Sarah Eden creates a story you can’t put down. From the first paragraph I didn’t want to stop reading. Wonderful story about finding the value of one’s self, trusting others, and of course love.

"Dependable" might not be the flashiest word to describe an author's writing, but I love knowing there are those authors you can always count on for a good story—and Sarah M. Eden is definitely that. I've really enjoyed her Wyoming series overall and this is a great addition. Sympathetic characters and a gentle romance—yes, please!

I enjoy a good Western story. I think it's my favorite part of history. I enjoyed reading this story very much. Sarah Eden knows how to tell a story. I was very pleased to watch events happen as the book progressed. One item in particular was how Liesl looked at things logically and kept her wits about her. When she learns who Hawk is, she doesn't dwell on being angry with him. She is hurt, but realizes the situation called for a bit of deceit. The characters are each strong in their own way.

I have recently learned that I absolutely love sweet western romances, and this one was just what I look for. It had a wonderful love story. Leisl is a strong character, learning to trust again. US Marshall Hawking comes to town undercover and soon wins her heart, but his secrets may destroy any trust she has tentatively given him. It just tears your heart to see them fight to be together. Hawk is also learning to balance his life as US Marshall and what his heart desires.

Amongst all this romance, is a great backdrop of wild west action, secondary characters that steal your heart, and a traitor in their midst.

This is my first Sarah Eden book, and although this is the second (or third?) book in the series, I didn't feel like I missed out on anything important to this particular story. But I will.now be reading more from her massive backlist!

The third installment of the Savage Wells series comes up in just a handful of weeks and it's one you don't want to miss out on.  I for one was rooting for a story for Hawk and this did not disappoint. 
You'll like this book if you enjoy:
* Western Romances
* Suspense/Intrigue
* Slow burning love
* Beloved characters from the Savage Well's series
I could not put this book down. From cover to cover it kept up the pace of suspense, mystery and growing love. I always wondered what was going to happen so I had to keep reading. Which if you see me in real life, I probably have bags under my eyes from the nights I stayed up reading.
Both Liesl and Hawk needed to learn to trust their hearts and instincts. Which they did, and the character growth throughout this book was what gave them the happy ending. Liesl is one strong woman who stood up to a bully of sorts and tries to save her town that her father runs. She may be one of my top favorite heroines. While Hawk claims to have a heart of stone, his heart had no chance being up against Liesl. I liked seeing this new side of Marshal Hawking. Definitely makes a girl want to swoon. 
Some of my thoughts are all over the place. So to not give any spoilers, I will stop here. I just highly recommend this book, and if you get the chance to read it, lets chat. I would love to talk about it without ruining the book for anyone. Even my oldest would, who nabbed my copy before I got the chance. 
FYI:
* This book does contain mild violence and an abusive parent. But its still a clean read. No fowl language
* Also while this book is the third of the Savage Wells series, it could be read as a standalone. It just might make you want to read the first two books after. Which is never a bad thing.

A visit to Savage Wells was long overdue for me, so I jumped at the chance to read this story (even though it doesn't all take place in Savage Wells.) Liesl is my hero! Even though it was her father who was the scoundrel, she risked everything to help out her fellow townfolk whenever she could. Such an inspiring example of doing the right thing even when it's not at all easy.

All of my favorite Savage Wells characters played a part in this story - something I love about all of this author's series. This is a standalone story, but you would get a lot more out of it if you read the previous books in the series first.

I highly recommend this story.

What a wild ride! I absolutely LOVED this book. I adored Hawk before and I’m pretty sure I adore him more after this sweet and tender story of the tough guy with a “stone heart”. And Liesl is just the heroine he needs with the strength I like to read about. She doesn’t let hard times knock her down and that is a trait I admire. This is a fabulous ending to the trilogy! This book has made it to my favorite top five books of the year list.

Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.

Marshal Hawking has been described as having a heart as cold and hard as stone, and he's convinced that staying that way is the only way he can keep his territory safe. But when an anonymous warning that he is to be assassinated sends him to Sand Creek to investigate further and find out who sent it, he meets a woman who brings his heart to life. Liesl's father is the sheriff of Sand Creek and controls it with an iron fist - a fist which often comes into play when people can't pay his exorbitant and unreasonable 'taxes'. She hates the whole thing and protects the town as best she can, but is far from safe herself. When a newcomer to town starts to help out, she feels less alone - but that worsens her feeling of betrayal when she learns he isn't who he claimed. Can they together bring down the ring that is making life miserable for Sand Creek? And can Hawk and Liesl each come to see that Marshal Hawking and John Butler are really just two sides of the same coin?

I've mainly known this author for her Regencies (which I love), but when I saw this book, I knew I had to try it - and I'm so glad I did. There's mystery, suspense, action and adventure - but it's the characters that really made the story for me. They drew me in from the very first page and I was at once glad to see them get their happy ending and sorry to say goodbye to them when I reached the last page. I loved Liesl's eagerness to do the right thing even when it would or could cost her - and the struggle it was to follow through at times, which kept her human! Hawk is presented, at least initially, as quite unbending, and watching that facade soften as he interacted with Liesl was delightful. Finally, some good villains were brought to book one way or another, which was satisfying! All in all, a great story - highly recommended.

Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.

This had one of the most intriguing, unusual set-ups I've seen. I liked the main characters and it was interesting to see people from the earlier books in the series. I was confused by the suspense part of the story, though. The hero's job is to keep the heroine safe while he solves the mystery, but he didn't seem to do either very well. It was a quick, fun read and I'd still recommend this one, especially if you've enjoyed the earlier books in Sarah Eden's western series.

I enjoy books by Sarah Eden, so was excited about the chance to read this one.

John Hawking (Hawk) is a US Marshall in the Wild West. He has worked hard to clean up the territory he is over, so when a telegram arrives stating there's a death threat circulating about him, he decides to go investigate. And what better way than to go undercover?

Liesl is the daughter of the local sheriff, a very corrupt man who happens to be the one that spoke the death threat. In order to save herself and her mother from the violence, Liesl does all she can to keep the peace, but also help the locals as they struggle under the tyranny of her father.

Trust is hard to build for Liesl and when she finally chooses to assist Hawk in taking down her father and his violent friends, it takes a lot of faith on her part.

Overall a very good read. I enjoyed reading this one and just imagining what the frontier really was like at the time.

Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

"I'm beginning to suspect you're fond of me."
"Beginning to suspect?" He shook his head. "If you're only suspecting, you ain't paying much attention."

Sarah Eden does it again with her Western Romances. I read this one in 24 hours! After reading about the O'Brien's and the McNamaras in her previous books about Savage Wells, Hawk finally gets his own story in Wyoming Wild. The book definetly brings in the damsel in distress vibes, but with a woman strong enough to face her distress as well. What I loved about this book was the teamwork that it took between the main characters and everyone else in the town to rescue the town of Sand Creek. I also loved that the swoony romance was not the only part of the book, the plot of a rescue pushed the book along, and kept me engaged the entire time.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of the book. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to leave a positive review.

Sarah M. Eden is another new-to-me author, and it's been a long time since I delved into a novel of historical romance, but I love a good western romance setting, so I gave this one a try. For this reader, it was simply just an okay read, and it gets 3 stars.

My first issue with this novel was the langauge--way too many "ain'ts" and grammatical errors for this former English teacher, not to mention all the grammatical errors made by the characters. I simply found it hard to believe that anyone educated at all back then ever spoke using such poor grammar. It was very off-putting.

As far as plot goes, it wasn't a bad read, although the hero in this novel, Marshall John Hawking, who considered himself to have a heart of stone, wasn't quite that bad--his attraction fro Liesl was almost immediate, but he hid it well. I did like the slow build, clean romance between him and Liesl, as well as the mytery and suspense factors, but I found Hawkins reasoning as he tried to find and arrest Liesl's father and his criminal cronies, while keeping Liesl and her mother safe in the same town, more than a bit faulty.

Having never read any of the author's previous novels, I had no problem reading this as a standalone, but it just wasn't a standout for this reader. If you're a fan of historical western romance novels, this one might work better for you than it did for me.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.

Loved. This. Book!

Hawk gets his well deserved story and Leisl was so perfect!

Lots of twists and turns and has a lot of Cade and Paisley which it should because they will always be my favorite!

Sarah Eden is always a win, but this western (cowboys, western towns, sharpshooters, outlaws, accents) series is seriously one of my favorites. This was one of those books I was SO EXCITED to read, but also didn't want to because I knew when I read it, it would be over! (Much rereading will happen!!)

Seriously, read this series. You will have no regrets!

A wonderfully written historical western that pulls out all the stops!

Mystery, suspense, bad guys, an undercover lawman and a determined woman. Oh yes, it is a page turner that will not stop until the last page!

This author writes such emotional stories with characters that become endearing to the reader!! Don't miss this or anything written by Sarah!

“Tender feelings? Ridiculous.
He was Marshal Hawking. The man who’d brought peace to a dangerous territory. The man who’d assembled a team of deputies who were equally feared and respected. The man who’d dedicated his life to saving orders.
He had no tender feelings.
He couldn’t afford them.”


Life in Sand Creek isn’t easy. At all. There is crime and corruption everywhere, and no one knows what to do about it. But when Liesl Hodges overhears a plot to murder Marshal Hawking, she has to do something. When Hawk receives an anonymous telegram warning him of the plot, he sets out to figure out who’s behind it, only to find much more than he had planned on.

I loved this third Savage Wells novel! It was hard for me to put down from the dedication to the end. It might be my favorite of the series so far, although the shooting contest with Paisley and Cade in the first book, is hard to beat. This book has suspense and romance, which is one of my favorite combinations! And I thought I had figured out who was behind it all, and I wasn’t thrilled with it, but my suspicions were wrong, thank goodness. I love the town of Savage Wells with all its quirky characters, and I hope we’ll get more stories about them soon!

What a fun addition to the series! Although Westerns are not my typical genre, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was so nice to see Hawk have a happy ending. It was fun to see so many characters from the previous books throughout the story. I liked Leisl, and the moral conflicts she faced and overcame by the end of the book. Leisl was brave, and I loved the tender moments between her and Hawk. Plenty of adventure and action throughout the book had me turning pages to see how it ended. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah Eden has once again created a wonderful romance with so much depth. Wyoming Wild demonstrates that Eden understands that good romances take place between well-developed characters, are nestled within a rich setting, and have conflicts both related to and unrelated to the romance. Wyoming Wild is both an excellent addition to the Savage Wells series and a wonderful book in its own right.

The plot is well paced and well balanced. I appreciate that the conflict in Wyoming Wild is a mixture of romantic conflict between our leads (as they sort out their relationship) and situational conflict. Eden understands that romance is a part of life, along with family, friendship, work, and community. Sorting out the mystery of who is behind the various acts in the novel is fascinating; this is one of Eden's most nuanced works yet in this area!

I loved getting to see into Hawk's mind and heart, as this book is from his perspective. I enjoy series where the each book pulls from roughly the same cast of characters, but with a different character (or characters) as the main focus of each book; Eden does this wonderfully in this series. We got to check in with characters from earlier books (Paisley and Cade, Gideon and Miriam, Tansy, etc.) while getting to step into Savage Wells through Hawk's perspective. I loved learning more of his heart (despite all of his denials that he possessed one!) and more of how his brain works.

The new-to-this-book characters were wonderful as well. Liesl and the people of Sand Creek were written so realistically. Their perserverence in the face of challenges was beautifully real - they keep going in spite of experiencing opposition and fear and disappointment because Sand Creek is home. I particularly appreciated the portray of Liesl and her mother. Abuse by a family member should never be treated lightly, and Eden took care to portray it with the gravity it deserves. Liesl and her mother both act realistically overall in light of the abuse they have endured at the hands of Liesl's father; their fear is never trivialized or ignored in Eden's presentation of their characters. Eden -- once again! -- clearly did her research to be certain to treat a difficult topic both sensitively and in a way that reflects reality.

Also woven throughout this novel (as with Eden's other works) is the theme of women as people, despite their treatment historically. Her female characters cope with the constraints of the time beautifully and without being weak characters. My favorite line from the novel -- "Women have always done more than our fair share of heavy lifting. Never forget that."

Definitely a satisfying read for all Sarah Eden fans and fans of historical romance! Thank you to Sarah M. Eden, Shadow Mountain, and Netgally for the eARC! All opinions are my own.

In the heart of cowboy country, a sheriff’s daughter discovers a plot to murder a US Marshal, which brings about change for her entire town.

After I get it, receiving a cryptic telegram about a possible assassination attempt, US marshal, John Hawking, heads to sand creek, incognito to see what he can discover.

In a town where corruption and injustice rule, Hawk is surprised to find that his informant is none other than the corrupt sheriffs daughter, Liesl.

Now, he needs to risk her life and that of her mothers to rescue them and find justice for not only them, but all the inhabitants of Sand Creek.

Liesl is obvious weary of trusting, law-enforcement, after growing up with her father, but can she find it in your heart to trust Hawk after his initial deception and can she also let her heart fall for him?

I absolutely loved this classic western romance. There was plenty of action and relationship building as the story progressed. I really appreciated that both Hawk and Liesl had to grow and develop in order to allow love to blossom between them.

This book didn’t provide an easy cookie cutter solution to the problems the characters faced. Hawk and Liesl had to work hard to find justice and their eventual HEA.

I have read other works by Sarah M Eden, and enjoyed them. This is my first Western from her and it was excellently rendered. She has a real way of bringing history to life and immersing you in period. I can’t recommend this book enough to fans of historical fiction and romance

Old West Proper Romance

This book has all the things you might think of as a regular western, including a shoot-out in the street, but is unique since the bad guy is the sheriff of a small town.

John Hawking (Hawk) is a US Marshal in Wyoming and receives an anonymous tip that the sheriff of Sand Creek is corrupt. He and deputy Paisley O’Brien go undercover as brother and sister John and Mary Butler to investigate the situation.

Liesl Hodges is the strong and courageous daughter of the corrupt sheriff. Despite constant danger due to her father’s violent temper, she does what she can to help the people he and his four partners terrorize. Two of them run the post office and the telegraph, controlling all communication in and out of the town. People end up trapped and without the means to escape.

I loved getting to know more about Hawk and revisiting other characters from the previous books in the series. This book can be read alone, but you won’t want to miss the first book in the series - The Sheriffs of Savage Wells is hilarious. Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC to use for my review.


Trigger warning, this book contains domestic abuse.

I was so excited to read Hawks story. Author, Sarah Eden doesn’t disappoint. The story starts with Marshall Hawking.(Hawk) and his deputies hunting down some fugitives. It was great to see some characters from other Savage Wells books. Paisley O’Brien is one of his deputy marshals, she is such a feisty and fearless woman. When Hawk gets an anonymous telegram that someone is out to kill him, he and Paisley team up to become brother and sister in an undercover operation in Sand Creek. One of the first people he meets is Liesl Hodges, the daughter of the local sheriff. The story just gets better as it goes along. Intrigue, adventure, danger, corrupt leaders, justice and best of all, sweet romance. There are the typical western shootouts, corrupt lawmen, and dancing at the town social. As the story hits its climax, I was a touch disappointed in the villain at the helm. I got over it quickly and truly enjoyed the ending. 4.5 stars
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

If you aren’t a Western romance fan, this may be the book to convert you! In Wyoming Wild, Sarah Eden creates a suspenseful, mysterious, romantic tale of an iron hearted lawman, and the daughter of a corrupt Sheriff who’s trying to bring him to justice. It’s a fast-paced read with witty dialogue, lots of action, swoon worthy romance, and a compelling cast of characters who’ll tug on your heart strings. It was a joy returning to Savage Wells and I’m hoping we might get even more stories in the future.

John Hawking or Hawk is a tough US Marshall trying to bring law and order to the Wyoming Territory. He doesn’t have time for love and worries about the perils his jobs would bring to a family. When he receives an anonymous telegram that there’s an assassination plot against him, he’s ready to brush it off with all the others, but this one specifically names a corrupt Sheriff behind the plot. He decides to visit the small town of Sand Creek posing undercover as a farmer to investigate. What he doesn’t expect to find is the courageous, beautiful daughter of the Sheriff who’s willing to risk everything to end the corruption.

Liesl Hodge knows what she’ll face if she goes against her father, but she can’t let another innocent person die if she can prevent it. In a daring move, she sneaks off a telegram hoping to warn the Marshall in time. When a handsome farmer comes to town with lots of charm and confidence, she can’t help but fall for him. But, when she learns his secret, she feels betrayed. Trusting Hawk becomes a challenge, but in order to finally rid her town of the corrupt Charming Chaps gang, they must work together.

Loved Hawk & Liesl! They’re the perfect match. Despite having such an abusive father, Liesl is caring and brave. She doesn’t hesitate to put herself in danger for her mother or others. I loved the witty banter between her and Hawk and those swoony moments where forced proximity and a fake relationship put them very close together. As farmer John Hawking, we get to see a softer side of Hawk and it’s easy to understand why Liesl falls for him.

It was so enjoyable seeing characters from previous books and returning to the welcoming town of Savage Wells. The ending had me on pins and needles and I kept hearing “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” theme song as I was reading that final showdown. It’s the perfect ending to a Western romance. The ultimate bad guy was a surprise and I loved that I didn’t see it coming.

This is definitely a must read for Western romance fans and those who’d like to try the genre. It can definitely be read as a standalone, but is more enjoyable if you’ve read the previous books in the series. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.

Content: abusive parent, some mild violence including a shootout, mentions of murder, clean with mild kissing scenes.

This book is a great addition to the series, and my favorite one! I love being back in the setting of the Wild West and getting to see some characters from the last two books again. The action and mystery of the story drew me in right away and kept me hooked until the very last page.

While reading the previous books, I was hoping that Hawk would get his own story. He's my favorite kind of love interest- grumpy but a secret softie. The romance that develops between him and Liesl is so sweet. Liesl has to learn to trust a man after being around so many bad ones and Hawk has to learn to open his heart to her and trust her in return.

I had two tiny issues with the book that made me take away the half star. First, Liesl says that she is in love with John (aka Hawk) too early for my taste. The second thing is that their first kiss was not a romantic moment that I was hoping it would be. It was a sentence long moment and I just wish we had gotten more, as that moment is a major part of romance novels.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes sweet historical romances that have an engaging plot as well as romance.

What fun it was to return to the wild west territory of Wyoming in 1876! Sarah M. Eden’s new book, Wyoming Wild, stars U.S. Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking and Liesl Hodges, the daughter of the corrupt and violent sheriff of Sand Creek. Liesl is trying to mitigate her father’s actions and comes across the information that he and his gang have plans to kill Hawk. When she sends a telegram to warn him, he comes to Sand Creek in disguise to investigate. As Hawk and Liesl hatch a plan to arrest the criminals, they have to find out who the accomplices are.

With lots of danger, suspense, action, and a dash of romance, this book is sure to satisfy Eden’s fans and those who enjoy clean and wholesome historical fiction. Filled with Eden’s signature wit and humor, it is well-written with colorful, engaging characters and some purely evil villains. It was such fun to revisit the town of Savage Wells and catch up with some of the characters in previous stories by this author. 4.5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Shadow Mountain Publishing. All opinions are my own.

Wyoming Wild
By: Sarah M. Eden
RELEASE TODAY!!! March 7th
OH Sarah M. Eden you have done it again! I loved your other two Savage Wells Books but this one is SOOOO great! I have loved John Hawking “Hawk” and really enjoyed learning about this man and seeing him soften up.
I really enjoyed returning to Savage Wells, Wyoming and reading about the returning characters and seeing them help in another wonderful Eden book. Even if you haven’t read the first two this is a great stand-alone book and the author does such a great job informing/reminding you of the townspeople’s past.
Thank you @NetGalley & @ShadowMountainPumblishing for the opportunity to ready another amazing book from @SarahMEden.
#WyomingWild #NetGalley #Proper Romance #ShadowMountainPublishing

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Shadow Mountain in exchange for my honest opinion.

Genre: Proper Romance, Western Romance
Spice level: Sweet

I just have to gush about the author for a minute—I adore her work. Every time I pick up another Eden book, I know I'm going to be entertained and love her characters. She has earned my trust as a reader.

WYOMING WILD fits my expectations perfectly. We've got the good guys and the bad guys. Lawmen with badges. A gun-toting gal or two. Downtrodden. Ernest folks. Just what us city folk are missing in our daily lives.

I'm fanning myself as I think about the main male lead.
We've got a sassy, honest, funny heroine—Liesl—who can't trust no one, most of all her father, the sheriff. And I'm a bit in love with Hawk for his goodness and manliness. He's rough around the edges. But his smile and flirting tells us he's more than a lawman. He's so conflicted with his heart of stone and doesn't have a clue of what to do with Liesl. It's so fun to see him work through his disconnect.

This book is perfect in so many ways.
- Great fun from page one
- Use of the word "ain't" got me laughing 'cause the book is dedicated to "ain't"
- Swoon-worthy men
- A strong gal
- A perfect setting
- Angst
- Danger (as in real danger, not imagined)
- Dancing
- Guns (a requirement for a western)
- And the ending (fanning myself again)

Yes! I highly recommend this book. It's great for anyone from your teen to your great-grandma.

Happy reading!

This is the story of US Marshal John Hawking. He has done his best to clean up the towns under his care from criminal elements, but when he gets a warning about a death threat from a small town on the outer reaches of his jurisdiction, he heads there—and gets more than he bargained for. Liesl is doing her best to help those families that are being hurt by their corrupt sheriff—who also happens to be her father. Circumstances quickly spiral out of her control and John and Liesl are thrown into a situation they could never have predicted. Can they bring down a criminal enterprise when they aren’t sure who to trust? And can John let Liesl into his heart when danger is all around them?

This book was one of my favorites so far this year. There was action and adventure, a slow-burn romance, and a glimpse of previous characters from the first two books. Wyoming Wild can definitely be enjoyed without reading the first two in the series, but it is a richer experience in knowing some of the supporting characters if you have. Ms. Eden masterfully pulls together all the elements of danger and a blossoming romance as she draws the reader into a time when the west was a place of hopes, dreams, and harsh realities. Our hero, Marshal Hawking, is a man who believes his heart is made of stone, and that he’ll never find someone to love. Liesl is a determined woman when she’s trying to save the people she loves, and both of them have a strong sense of justice. Their love story wasn’t an easy one, but the ending was worth the wait. Wyoming Wild is a western thrill ride with danger and intrigue around every corner and a sweet, heartwarming romance to match.

✨Book Review✨

“She smiled at him. “I’m beginning to suspect you’re fond of me.”
“Beginning to suspect?” He shook his head. “If you’re only suspecting, you ain’t paying much attention.”“

Are you a fan of western romances? Do you love the grumpy/sunshine trope? How do you feel about quirky characters? If you said yes to any of these questions you have to check out Wyoming Wild by Sarah M. Eden! This is the third book in the Sheriffs of Savage Wells series.

John “Hawk” Hawking is a hardened US Marshal with the reputation of “a heart of stone.” Lisel Hodges, the daughter of a rogue sheriff, works to undermine the evil her father inflicts on the town of Sand Creek. An assassination plot bring the two together and they must work together to bring the sheriff to justice.

What did I love about this book? Besides everything?
- The sweet romance! I loved the chemistry between Hawk and Lisel.
- Getting to go back to Savage Wells and see all the lovable and quirky characters from the other books.
- The word ain’t! It’s not often I read books where “ain’t” is used.
- Lamb.
- I loved getting to see more of the Wild West!

I can’t recommend this book or series enough! Sarah M Eden does not disappoint with this story.

I enjoyed this story and really came to admire the 2 main characters Hawk and Liesel. Some writers do such a good job with dialogue and Sarah M. Eden is one of them. I have found that the better the dialogue, the more I enjoy the book. 4 stars.

Highly anticipated, yet still defies expectations

Ever since we've been introduced to John Hawking in the Sheriffs of Savage Wells and Healing Hearts, as well as hearing the Imagine Dragons song "Natural" That Sarah Eden associates with Hawking "Hawk", I've wanted to know more about this confident and capable lawman.

Liesel was unexpected in all the best ways. Being the daughter of the corrupt sheriff, she was in such a unique position. Even in the face of her father's atrocities, she tried to do good and help others. I loved seeing Liesel and Hawk grow individually and as a couple.

I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but Wyoming Wild just might be my new favorite. This isn't just a western romance, it has adventure and intrigue aplenty, along with a lively band of characters.

Sarah Eden is a treasure and this book confirms what I've known for more than a decade of reading her books: she is a gifted storyteller!

Trigger warning: Abusive parent. I would rate this PG for thematic violence, kissing, and the abuse mentioned.

I love Edens books!! And The first two Savage Wells books were probably some of my very first introductions into the world of clean romance books. So when I found out that Sarah was adding to those, I jumped on it!! I was so excited to read about Hawks story and I was NOT let down at all. Liesl and Hawk were adorable, but both of them had some feisty tempers. Hawk prides himself on having a heart that is stone cold, but he is lonely and tired of not having family. But to protect the people in the town he loves, he has to keep being the lawman with a heart of stone….. until he meets Liesl of course. But Liesl doesn’t trust easily and has had to so her own protecting of the town she lives in. You will also see plenty of all of your favorite characters from the other books!!! I am hoping that we will see other characters get their stories as well (Tansy….Andrew….Enso!!)

If you are looking for:
🤠Action
🤠Adventure
🤠Swooney Moments
🤠Shootouts
🤠Hidden identities
🤠Scheming

You will love this book. You could read this as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the other two first so you have more background of the other characters in the book!!

*I received aa copy of this book as an ARC reviewer, but a positive review wasn’t required. All thoughts are solely what I personally thought of this beautiful book.❤️❤️❤️

Once again we visit the Wild West with Sarah Eden. Hawk is the focus this time, though favourites like Tansy, Paisley, Cade and others also feature.

The banter between characters had me laughing aloud at times. Sarah Eden has a gift for writing characters who are not only realistic, but who seem so real you can imagine yourself talking and laughing with them, being frustrated by them, and sharing in their joys and sorrows. Tansy invites empathy and gratitude with her fierce defense of others. Liesl admiration and sorrow. Hawk amusement and frustration.
It's easy to picture these characters as real people and wish you could travel back in time to meet them.

A suspenseful, entertaining read filled with friends new and old.

Updated review - I found this book on Netgalley and didn't realize I had already read and reviewed it from another vendor until I opened the book and recognized it...but I still had the same attitude about putting everything on hold for that book, and read it AGAIN, because it was still just as anticipated, reading it a second time around! Thanks, NetGalley!
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I loved this story. It was the perfect mix of mystery, intrigue and romance. Leisl and Hawk are so good together. I loved the development of their relationship. There was a lot of danger and mystery surrounding them, but through it all they were able to grow closer and love one another.

I loved being back in Savage Wells. This is a wonderful town. I just love the citizens of this town. If you haven't read the first two books in this series, I suggest you read them as they give great back story that is alluded to in this book.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher through Netgalley and this is my honest review.

3.5 stars

Sweet clean romance set in the Wyoming 1870s. Third book in a series-- follows Healing Hearts.

I liked Liesl from the first, and I looked forward to getting to know the characters in her town Sand Creek. She was funny and smart and courageous. Good match for Hawk. She has an abusive father and after hearing him and his friends plan a murder, she issues a telegram.

Hawk is looking for a corrupt sheriff and after getting a strange telegram he decides to investigate. Hawk and Paisley pose as siblings in Sand Creek to start sniffing around.

I really liked the premise of this book and where it had potential to go. Secrets, a corrupt sheriff, mistaken identity. Which was really good. However I didn't love where it went. Instead of staying in Sand Creek we end up back to Savage Wells and with the ensemble cast of the town. I also felt like instead of solving the actual problem there's a twist which results in a big loose end that isn't resolved. I'm pretty sure that this is set for the next book. Which is okay but I really wanted more resolution and to not have quite the large amount of familiar characters.

All together a decent book. It was slow at parts and I didn't like how it was resolved. So about 3.5 stars.

I was not familiar with Wild West romance genre but this one has won me over. Love, love, loved this novel. Slow burn Wild West romance.Also the main female character. She and her mother were verbally abused. Her father was Sheriff of their county and was a brute. He and hid clan of followers who are criminal brutes themselves, they even kill Liesels brother,Otto, in front of his parents and sister. Father did nothing. Later he wishes they would of killed her and her mother. The overall arc is to stop the bad guys spearheaded by her dad to keep them from murdering the sheriffHawking(comes to be the love interest of Lisel)and to find true love for these two. She has found the compassionate soul inside the heart of stone. Yes I would definitely recommend this book. As a person who just picked a book. On a whim.I am so glad I ended up picking this one, won’t be my last. Thank you to the following for allowing me to review this novel early:

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Publication Date: March 7, 2023
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Looking forward to another Sheriff Hawkings novel and new work by Sarah M Eden

Sarah Eden never fails to capture me with her writing and while her regency books will always be my favorites I’ve definitely enjoyed all of her western stories as well! It was so fun to head back to Savage Wells and to see Marshal Hawking finally meet the woman who could break through his tough exterior! I loved seeing his soft side come out and watching him get thrown off balance by Liesl! Liesl was fantastic in her own right, her bravery and courage in going up against her father and her extreme care of everyone around her were deeply admirable and made her the perfect match for Hawk.
Their romance was sweet and just naturally unfolded in such a perfect way that I enjoyed every moment. And the danger involved with bringing down everyone who was a part of the scheming and crimes was just the right amount to keep me interested throughout.
All in all another wonderful book by a fantastic author!

Not one of my favorite books of SME. But, I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I recommend this to people interested in the Clean and Western Romance trope. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

Thank you, Shadow Mountain Publishing and Netgalley, for an eARC of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I've read some of Ms Eden's books in the Victorian and Regency periods. She is becoming one of my favourite authors for clean romance.

Things I liked:
- I loved the characters. Liesl is my kind of heroine. She is strong in the face of adversity and could have just turned the other cheek regarding her father's treatment towards the townspeople. She tried to help them as best as she could. Hawk is also the kind of hero that I liked best. He is gruff but with a soft underbelly. Deep down, he cares about people but develops a tough shell as a coping mechanism.
- The mystery plot is very well done. We only know the traitor in the midst right at the end.

Things I did not quite like:
- This book doesn't work well as a standalone. I'm missing a few things especially regarding Hawk's background because I didn't read the previous books in the series. Hence, the characters don't feel as fleshed out as they could.
- There is a decidedly lack of menacing air among the villains. The villains are known as the 'Charming Chaps'; it downplays their menace.
- I'd prefer my westerns to be grittier and raw. The restrained and subdued writing doesn't really work for me in this setting.

Overall, this was a pleasant read, and Ms Eden fans won't be disappointed with this book.

I loved this book by Sarah Eden! I have loved the other books in this series and I was so excited to go back to the town of Savage Wells! I loved that we finally got to see Hawk find his true love. I loved how Liesl was such a strong woman who was willing to do all she could to protect the people of her community, even when it meant defying her father. I loved how Hawk and Liesl’s romance developed and seeing how perfect they were for each other. This story kept my attention the whole time and I absolutely loved it!

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

It's been awhile since I've read any Western romance, and this was an easy reintroduction, with some of my favorite things in the genre: brave heroines, strangers in a strange town, main street showdowns (with a twist), and, of course... the romance! The plot itself is simple, but I quickly fell in love with Leisl and Hawk and enjoyed watching these two people who are used to being alone learn to depend on — and be vulnerable with — each other. A thoroughly enjoyable romantic adventure, I devoured it in a day!

My thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Westerns aren’t usually my thing, but I’m so glad I took a chance on this one. Although it’s the third in a series, I didn’t feel lost and it was easy to pick out who the main players were. I was immediately hooked by the mystery and crookedness in the town Sand Creek. I loved Liesl’s strong will and fierce determination to protect her mother and the people of the town. She was the perfect balance to Hawk’s gruff demeanor. Liesl disarmed Hawk so easily and I enjoyed seeing this man with a cold heart thaw out. I do wish there had been a little been more of a build up but the build up of the mystery didn’t disappoint. I love how the town of Savage Wells came together to protect Liesl and her mother in addition to uncovering the secrets of the Charming Chaps.

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy. My thoughts are my own.

When a telegram warns of a death threat against US Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking, he immediately begins an investigation. He is taken to Sand Creek, where a violent and corrupt sheriff rules with an iron fist. It soon becomes clear that the sheriff’s daughter, Liesl, is the source of the warning. Can Hawk protect the brave young woman and keep himself from being killed?

I didn’t realize it, but this is actually part of the Savage Wells series. So there were characters I vaguely recognized, but it has been some time since I read the first two books. I honestly can't remember if we were introduced to Hawk in a previous book, but I found him to be a credible character. I enjoyed seeing him grow through the book.

On the other hand, I didn't much care for Leisl. Maybe I just didn't understand her. Every time she expressed her betrayal that Hawk pretended to be someone else made me roll my eyes. She knew what her father was, how dangerous he was, and her feelings are hurt that someone lied to keep themselves safe while checking out the town? So I wasn't exactly rooting for their romance.

Overall, this was an enjoyable, clean read. The dialogue seemed all over the place and was sometimes distracting with how it was written.

I would recommend this to readers who have enjoyed the author's previous works and those who enjoy sweet western romance.

John “Hawk” Marshall may be one of my favorite male characters ever. Masculine, rough around the edges and reserved this is a man you want on your side if you’re trying to fight for justice and rid a town of corruption.

Liesl is the daughter of a brutal and lawless Sherriff. She has witnessed his abuse firsthand and knows she must put a stop to his violence.

The romance in this book developed slowly and I think it made it that much sweeter. There is a lot of action and suspense as good battles evil and love softens two people that have built fences around their hearts.

4/5 ⭐️ - I really liked it and recommend!

First, you should know that this book actually follows on the heels of The Sheriffs of Savage Wells and Healing Hearts. I had read both books, but it had been years and I struggled to remember some of the connections.

Second, the old west town of Savage Wells is a departure from the bulk of Sarah Eden’s books. I must say that I don’t love them the way that I love her other series. They are good entertainment. I’m just not sure that I think they are the best of her writing.

So, on to the book itself.

Leisel is a strong character who is exercises incredible courage to take care of others and stand for what is right. Her character is layered and believable. Hawk is also a multi-faceted character who is challenged to do a hard job in the face of potential personal loss. I was engaged in the story and there were several clever turns that left you wondering who to trust. All in all it was a good read, especially if you like tales of the old west.

I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another lovely story from the formidable imagination of Sarah M. Eden. I enjoyed the slow-burn romance between two lonely people worn down by the trials of life and learning to trust. This was a story of courage, perseverance, and sacrifice, of doing the right thing even when it's the hard thing. A wonderful tale of vulnerability and leaps of faith to attain the life one deserves and desires.

This was an excellent addition to the series! We see characters from previous books and lots of twists and turns! It was such a magnificent world to get lost in. And Hawk. Oh my. He was perfection! The suspense of a haunted past and wicked town, the protection that Hawk showed, and the rallying of the town was just what my western heart needed!

I love how Sarah M. Eden writes romantic stories with two strong characters. Hawk is cold as steel and everyone knows not to mess with him. Until someone threatens his life. Leisl has a kind and loving heart, and serves to protect the town as best as she can from her no good dad. Hawk comes to her town to find out exactly what’s been going on. He expects to run into trouble. He did not expect Leisl. I love how quickly they are drawn together and determined to help others. They have their own issues and obstacles to overcome and when they do, oh boy! I love this couple! Lots of energy all the way through. I love seeing some previous characters along the way too.
The action is steady and well paced. The characters are perfectly placed to draw out the strengths and nuances of others. The storyline is redemptive, roots for the underdog and shows how patience, perseverance, and justice win out over evil and greed.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

It was great to go back to Savage Wells. Something about a powerful Marshall is always appealing to me. I loved Hawk and Leisl was strong and resilient. This author always makes strong relationships and friendships and I admire that in her writing. Definitely a page turner with little pocket of swoony moments that compliment the adventure. It was like watching an old western unfold page after page. I continue to be a fan of this author. If she writes it I’ll read it.

I read Healing Hearts back in 2019 and really enjoyed it. So much that I added the previous book in the series to my TBR list, and I was hoping that Sarah M Eden would continue the series. Wyoming Wild is not officially listed as part of the Savage Wells series (as far as I could tell), but it does carry on with characters from the series and previous books.

Leisl's father is the sheriff in Sand Creek. His corrupt handling of the town has Leisl feeling guilty being related to him. She does everything she can to thwart him and help the town citizens. Leisl overhears her father and his cronies plotting to assassinate a US Marshal. She takes the risk to sneak into the telegraph office to send the Marshal a warning.

Marshal Hawking can't abide corruption in his territory. He's worked too hard to make Wyoming safe for the citizens. He also assumes that he will never be able to have a personal relationship due to his duties. But he never accounts for meeting a woman such as Leisl.

Sometimes, I don't enjoy a mystery being thrown into a romance. I just want romance, romance, romance. But the mystery in Wyoming Wild fit right into the story in a way that wouldn't have made sense for the characters had it been missing. And I think that's what sometimes bothers me about other romances that have a mystery included. The mystery doesn't always seem to fit, or sometimes it takes over.

Wyoming Wild was so enjoyable. I read it in 24 hours which is rare through the last 7 years for me. Hawk and Leisl were such a great couple, and the mystery fit right into their story in a way that I can't imagine it to be missing. Wyoming Wild gets 4 Stars. Have you read Wyoming Wild? What did you think? Let me know!

Beautifully written! This is my favorite of the Savage Wells’ series! Hawk find out that again someone is planning his demise, so he goes undercover to find out who. What he finds is a young woman full of charity helping the people in the city of Sand Creek, they work together to unravel an evil group’s plan to make money of the suffering of the town.

This was a very good romantic suspense story. I loved the witty banter of Liesl and Hawk and rooted for her to melt his iron heart.
Many thanks to Shadow Mountain and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was so happy to be back in Savage Wells, it's been too long since we've been there. We get to see a lot more of US Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking and find out that his heart isn't actually made of stone.

Liesl's father may be the sheriff but that doesn't mean he's on the side of the law. She and the residents of the small town of Sand Creek have suffered at his hands for years, but no one's been able to do anything to stop him. Things may change now that Hawk and Paisley have come to town posing as a farmer and his sister. Hawk isn't like any man Liesl has known before and Liesl's courage starts to loosen the hard shell around Hawk's heart.

I loved seeing all the Savage Wells residents again--Cade, Paisley, and Tansy. I loved the banter between Hawk and Liesl, the tension and suspense with the bad guys, basically I loved everything about this book! This latest addition to the Savage Wells series has everything I've come to expect from Sarah M. Eden. If you haven't read the first 2 books don't worry, this one can stand on its own.

I received a complimentary copy from Shadow Mountain via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Another beautiful story from Sarah M. Eden. I was rooting for Hawk and Liesl. Ms. Eden weaves beautiful love stories.

It's a good book and you'll love the characters of Hawk and Liesel. It's well written, clean, and a good story for lovers of clean western romance.

For me, I started reading Sarah M Eden's books years ago and instantly fell in love.... but over time they have all kinds of started to be the same. And they lack some of the chemistry other clean romance writers seem to be able to produce. I heard once that Sarah doesn't like to write the "kissing scenes". Well then she should have an editor do it and give the romance in the book a little extra umph.

Overall it's a good addition to the Proper Romance series.