Sabrina Leal moved to Bliss looking for a new start. She’s in charge of building a school system from scratch and is excited about the challenge. What she didn’t count on was the surliest bar owner she’s ever met. Sawyer Hathaway gets under her skin in the most annoying way. He’s arrogant and sometimes rude, and she can’t stop thinking about him. It’s easier to ignore him when it’s only Sawyer. But when she meets his best friend, Wyatt, he’s light to Sawyer’s darkness, and the combination calls to Sabrina in a way she might not be able to deny.
Sawyer likes things the way they are. Alone. No serious connections. Just him simmering in his own unresolved trauma. Like a real man should. But the new schoolteacher is making it hard. And the reappearance of Wyatt in his life isn’t helping. Years before, Sawyer had joined an outlaw MC when his brother had gotten in trouble. Wyatt had been a true friend, and when he needs a short-term place to stay, Sawyer can’t turn him out. Short term turns way longer, and the baddest man in Bliss has to admit it’s not terrible to have a friend. But there’s no way he’s getting involved with the sweetest thing he’s ever met.
Wyatt wants Sabrina the minute he sees her. He’s spent his whole life in the equivalent of a criminal, violent cult, and he wants some softness. He wants the white picket fence dream of Bliss. His best friend. Their wife. Throw in a super-cute rescue dog and a couple of kids and Wyatt would be in heaven. When his scheming gets all of them snowed in together, he knows he’s got his shot at making this work.
But the MC isn’t done with Wyatt or Sawyer, and Sabrina is exactly the bargaining chip they need…
Review:
Parts of this were delightfully wholesome–but it’s set in Bliss, CO, so parts were decidedly…not 😉
Sabrina, Sawyer, and Wyatt’s story was so much fun to read–especially seeing all of the ridiculous thoughts and justifications going on in Sawyer’s head 75% of the time (the rest of the time he was pretty much thinking about…well, you know ;)). And then watching as he started to shift his thinking and admit his feelings–out loud, even! Eventually, lol–for Wyatt and Sabrina and Belle? Just the best.
I mean, I really liked Sabrina and Wyatt too, but Sawyer’s journey here? Chef’s kiss <3
The last few chapters add a suspense element to an already excellent story, ramping up the stress levels nicely–overall, a satisfying read.
Wild Bliss can be read as a standalone, but if you’ve read other Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak books, you’ll likely see a lot of crossovers here. Even Big Tag gets name dropped a few times!
Rating: 4 stars / A-
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