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Review: A Little on the Wild Side by Robin Kaye

wild sideTitle: A Little on the Wild Side by Robin Kaye
Wild Thing Series Book Three
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 416 pages
Book Rating: B+

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Summary:

A woman who gets what she wants…

Bianca Ferrari-ex-supermodel turned successful business woman-seems to have it all: beauty, brains and a career she loves. And she did it all by herself…through sheer force of will and ruthless determination. So when her life is suddenly turned upside down, it’s hard for her to admit that going it alone may not be an option…

A man who knows what she needs…

Sexy, rugged and down-to-earth, Trapper Kincaid has a knack for attracting all kinds of women-mostly the wrong kind. When he finds out that the exhaustingly independent and drop-dead gorgeous Bianca is in serious need of help, he knows he’s the man for the job. But Bianca isn’t going to make it easy…

The Review:

A Little on the Wild Side is the newest addition to Robin Kaye’s delightfully entertaining Wild Thing series starring the Kincaid family. In this outing, it is oldest brother Trapper’s turn to find love with ex-super model Bianca Ferrari, but they have a few problems to overcome before they can live happily ever after.

Trapper and Bianca are both commitment phobes with busy lives so a fling is the perfect solution to their unexpected attraction. Both are deeply scarred by past betrayals and they have serious trust issues. Trapper was burned by a former girlfriend and he now indulges in short-lived, casual affairs. Bianca’s parents took advantage of her from a young age and she has maintained an emotional distance from everyone except her grandmother and close friend James since she was a teenager.

A health crisis gives Trapper the opening he needs to whisk Bianca away from New York and into the warm and inviting arms of his family. Although Bianca has her defenses firmly in place, she finds it impossible to resist the Kincaid clan and she becomes close friends with his various family members. But more surprising is the unanticipated change in her relationship with Trapper. Their passion gives way to deeper emotions but Bianca remains reluctant to make a permanent commitment despite Trapper’s declaration of love.

A Little on the Wild Side is a very heartwarming novel of love, family and friendship. Bianca and Trapper are well-developed, multi-faceted characters and it is very gratifying watching them grow as individuals and as a couple. Robin Kaye once again puts a unique spin a familiar plot and the resulting story is funny, poignant and emotional. It is an absolutely charming romance that old and new fans of the Wild Thing series are going to love.

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Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye

Title: Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 352 pages
Book Rating: B

Review Copy Obtained from Publisher Through NetGalley

Summary:

She doesn’t know a single thing about relationships…

Unemployed sportswriter Jessie James plans to make a killing writing a bestselling romance novel. She’s never read one, but really, how hard can it be? Moving cross-country to a borrowed house in Idaho, Jessie starts her research with the first gorgeous guy she runs into…

Luckily, he knows everything…

Sports doctor Fisher Kincaid notices Jessie right away–the transplanted Easterner sticks out like a sore thumb in the small town. When he discovers she’s researching attraction and romance, he graciously offers himself as a test subject. That’s when everything starts to go wrong, and they both find out how much they need a few good lessons in love

The Review:

Robin Kaye’s Call Me Wild is a sweet, sexy and all around fun read. Recently laid off from her job as a sportswriter, Jessie is planning to write that novel she has always been planning on writing. With romance novels in hand (for research purposes, of course), Jessie is ready to devote six weeks to writing a romance novel. The only problem? She has never been in a relationship and she does not believe in love. Hmm, maybe a little hands on research is what this aspiring author needs.

Fisher Kincaid happily volunteers to be Jessie’s research assistant. He is an easygoing, handsome and successful doctor. Who cooks AND cleans. Despite his best efforts, Fisher has been unable to talk Jessie into going on a date with him. Until a little matchmaking by Fisher’s sister Karma presents him with the perfect opportunity to jumpstart their non-existent relationship. All in the name of research, of course.

Jessie James is not a girly girl type of woman. She is low maintenance, more comfortable in sweats and running shoes than a dress and heels. Her domestic skills include microwaving TV dinners. Tall, athletic and in better shape than most men, Jessie does not need a man to rescue her or, well, for anything.

Complete opposites in many way, Fisher and Jessie are a marvelous couple. They perfectly complement one another’s strengths and weaknesses. The sexual chemistry between them is sizzling hot and their love scenes are passionate and quite steamy.

Robin Kaye’s engaging writing style and unique storyline keep Call Me Wild moving at a fast pace. It is a captivating read with appealing protagonists and entertaining, witty dialogue. The supporting cast of characters is delightful and equally well drawn.

Although it is part of a series, Call Me Wild can be read as a standalone novel. But if you are like me and have not read the previous books, you will quickly add them to your to be read pile.

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