Some Like It Wild: The Wild Ones, Book 2 Author: | Language: English | ISBN:
B00I9HBE3I | Format: PDF
Some Like It Wild: The Wild Ones, Book 2 Description
How far will a good girl go for the bad boy she loves?
Laney Holt is a preacher's daughter. A good girl. Her only goal was to get married, have babies, and live happily ever after, just like her parents. Only that didn't happen. The two people closest to her betrayed her, and Laney's dreams came crashing down. Now she's left with an empty space she doesn't know how to fill. Until she meets Jake Theopolis, a daredevil with a death wish who has heartbreaker written all over him.
Jake has no interest in thinking beyond the here and now. All he wants out of life is the next rush, the next "feel-good" thing to keep his mind off the pain of his past. His latest rush? Showing Laney there's more to life than being a good girl - and that going bad can be so much fun. Her only concern now is how she can ever hope to satisfy the wild side of a boy like Jake. But she'll give it everything she's got. And so will Jake.
- Audible Audio Edition
- Listening Length: 7 hours and 5 minutes
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Audible.com Release Date: March 4, 2014
- Whispersync for Voice: Ready
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00I9HBE3I
First Impression:
Going into this one, Jake was a bit of a mystery and I knew nothing about Laney, but I love the cover! It fits the series well and I couldn't wait to read this story!
The story:
Laney is the quintessential preachers daughter. She's always walked a straight line and strives hard to please her parents. But, she's never really taken any risks. She's never really had any kind of adventure. Plus, she's coming out of a relationship that ended badly. Then, Jake Theopolis enters the picture and she gets a taste of the wild side.
Jake has always been an adrenaline junkie. He's a Fire Fighter, but he also seeks out activities that will give him that certain high/rush he's searching for. Getting involved with Laney wasn't really part of his long term plan. He thought he could have a little bit of fun with her and then take off again. He didn't expect to fall in love with her though. But, they have a few big obstacles to overcome; her parents and her ex, who has ties to Jake's family in a not so great way.
The characters:
Jake is a bit dark and broody. Of course, I liked him right away. He's certainly sexy and I love his forward ways. But what I really loved getting to see in this book was more about the Theopolis family history. Jake's relationship with their father was complicated. He's carried a lot of guilt about their mother's death with him for many years and now that their dad has passed, he wants to leave some of those memories behind. He uses his activities as an escape. But when he meets Laney, he thinks he might just want to stay and make a life in his family home. I loved how Laney helped to "soften" him up a bit.
I have read quite a few of Michelle’s books now and I can easily say that this is my favorite of her series. I love them all, but there is just something really special about this series for me. I love the setting and the characters; the story is engaging and addictive and you can’t forget the steamy moments. I can always count on Michelle to deliver a great read.
Laney is a good girl through and through, nothing less is acceptable of the preacher’s daughter. She has lived a very sheltered life and always thought she knew what she wanted. When something happens to make her question everything she thought she knew, Laney is ready for a change and ready to be a bit daring. What I liked about Laney is that she is relatable. Everyone has had a time where they just didn’t know who they were and had to figure that out and that is exactly what we get to see Laney do.
Jake is a bad boy through and through and he has earned that reputation. Jake is unapologetic and what you see is what you get. He lives life the way he wants and doesn’t care what others think. He is also absolutely adorable and charming and that makes him so easy to love. He made me laugh on numerous occasions and that is one of my favorite traits. However, Jake is the way he is for a reason and well it broke my heart. Oh did I mention Jake is a firefighter?
Now I know what you are probably thinking; another good girl and bad boy story? And I’ll be honest, yes that is exactly what you get. But there is also a reason this trope has lasted so long because when it is done right it works and Michelle does it right! I for one never get tired of a bad boy. But what I love about Jake is that he never takes it to a “bad” level I am uncomfortable with. He is still a good person, just with a bit of a reckless streak.
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