Running Wild

K.A. Tucker — 2022

From the internationally bestselling author of The Simple Wild comes the story of a woman at a crossroads in her life, struggling between the safe route and the one that will only lead to more heartbreak. Veterinarian Marie Lehr knows unrequited love all too well after pining for her best friend, only to watch him marry another woman. It's a mistake she will never make again, especially not when she can practically hear the clock ticking on her childbearing years. The trouble is, she can't seem to find anyone who appeals to her even a fraction as much as that burly bush pilot did. Competitive musher Tyler Brady certainly doesn't, especially not after the heated altercation with the handsome but arrogant, spiteful man. Or so she thinks. While volunteering at the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, Marie discovers that first impressions may have been false, and her attraction to Tyler is very real. But his heart belongs to someone else, leaving him with nothing to offer but friendship. Marie's been down this road before and knows how that ends. Yet, no matter how hard she works to keep from falling for Tyler, it seems she's doomed to follow her own trail once again.

Reviews

aly@yubinhong

May 30, 2024

2.75

aleksandra@aleksandrareading

Apr 2, 2024

4/5 This book made me want to completely change my life plans and move to Alaska and become a vet. I loved how real and raw their relationship was. It's rare to see realistically portrayed couples in books. The only thing I would change is to add at least one chapter to show how their relationship looks like when they are together, because I feel that the epilogue wasn’t enough for me. I love Marie and Tyler's story, but sadly nothing beats Jonah and Calla's books. It doesn’t change the fact that I wholeheartedly recommend this series. It's a pity that the author didn't decide to continue with more new couples. It would be amazing. “I will be. It just might take me some time, but I want you here with me while I get to that place. I need you with me. I want to give you everything you want. I’m in love with you.” He leans in to press his forehead against mine, his mouth inches away. “Please don’t give up on me yet.”

Lover of Romance @addictedtoromance

Jan 1, 2023

Running Wild was such an interesting story and I really loved this one. I don't think I loved it like I did Simple Wild, but I truly had such a good time with this one here. It had the similar atmospheric talent that K.A. Tucker is so talented in. There is also so much heart that is centerpoint into this story. I have been wanting to read this one and I really adored this pairing. They are so well-tuned together and my heart just went out to the heroine. The hero has some torments that he is working through and I felt like this story had a sense of realism, which was highly relatable. There is something so genuine within these characters that made them seem so real to the story. This was a quick and fast read and the writing style is so easily to be engaged with, which I really respect. I just adored the way the story evolved and hopefully, we will see more of this couple in future books.