She thrives on chaos. He lives for control. Antarctica is about to break them both.
Elliot Wilde is the calm in the storm, the strategist who keeps Wilde Security Worldwide running like a well-oiled machine. Logic, precision, and always having a plan? That’s his way. Risk-taking? Not so much.
Which is exactly why Rue Bristow—fearless, reckless, and completely untamable—pushes every one of his buttons.
Rue doesn’t do careful. As an elite expedition leader, she chases danger for a living, guiding thrill-seekers through some of the most extreme environments on the planet. But her latest trek—to the frozen wasteland of Antarctica—is different.
This time, she doesn’t trust the people she’s leading.
Determined to stay one step ahead, Rue calls in a favor. She needs protection, but she can’t let the scientists suspect she hired security. Which means she needs a cover story. Which means she needs Elliot Wilde to pose as her fiancé.
For weeks, they’ll be trapped in close quarters, isolated from the world, surrounded by people Rue isn’t sure she can trust. If something goes wrong, there’s no backup. No second chances. No escape.
Elliot should say no.
But when it comes to Rue, walking away has never been an option.
Review:
This appears to be the era of authors writing 2nd gen versions of some of my favorite series (like this one, this one, and of course, THIS one), and I am here for it!
Wilde and Untamed was even better than the first book in the series ( Wilde and Deadly ), and that’s saying something! Rue and Elliot’s story had me on the edge of my seat–seriously, the last 30% or so was SO DARN STRESSFUL I almost felt like I should be checking my blood pressure periodically as I read. (And at the same time the setting kept making me think about The Thing, which I tried to convince myself was just because it’s one of the few pieces of media I’ve consumed set in Antarctica. So I nearly spit out my drink when Rue mentioned it near the end)
Seriously, this book had it all–heart pounding suspense, heartbreaking betrayal, glacier-melting chemistry between our MCs, and more than a few LOL moments to balance it all out. We saw a handful of crucial scenes from other series character POVs–including the last one, which is clearly setting up the next book ( Wilde and Reckless ), which I am ready for. Yesterday.
Or, you know, I guess I can wait until March. Sigh.
Wilde and Untamed *could* be read on its own, but I’d really suggest reading book 1 first so you’ll better understand the family dynamics going in. Better yet, read the prequel ( A Wilde Christmas –it’s in KU!) and *then* book one. And if you’re done with all 3 before March, there’s always the OG series to binge–Wilde Security and HORNET… #yourewelcome
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.