Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker Series: Wild #2
Published by Self-Published on February 18, 2020
Genres: Romance, Women's Fiction
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From the internationally best-selling author of The Simple Wild comes the continuation of a woman’s journey to Alaska and a life she never imagined for herself.
Calla Fletcher returns to Toronto a different person, struggling to find direction and still very much in love with the rugged bush pilot she left behind. When Jonah arrives on her doorstep with a proposition she can’t dismiss, she takes the leap and rushes back to Alaska to begin their exciting future together.
But Calla soon learns that even the best intentions can lead to broken promises, and that compromise comes with a hefty price—a log cabin in interior rural Alaska that feels as isolating as the western tundra.
With Jonah gone more than he’s home, one neighbor who insists on transforming her into a true Alaskan, and another who seems more likely to shoot her than come to her aid, Calla grapples with forging her own path. In a world with roaming wildlife that has her constantly watching over her shoulder and harsh conditions that stretch far beyond the cold, dark, winter months, just stepping outside her front door can be daunting.
This is not the future Calla had in mind, leaving her to fear that perhaps she is doomed to follow in her mother’s fleeing footsteps after all.
The Simple Wild was a solid 5-star read for me and, fortunately, this supremely satisfying sequel is everything I hoped it would be. Wild at Heart is filled with humor and heartwarming emotion. Another 5 stars.
By the end of the first book, Calla has come to appreciate the simplistic lifestyle of rural Alaska. However, the reality of actually living in the severely remote interior of Alaska is not easy for someone who grew up in a fast-paced city. The story is once again told strictly from Calla’s point of view, which I loved. The dangerous wildlife, the gorgeous views, the daily activities, and, most importantly, the isolation were just as foreign to me as to Calla. I felt like I was experiencing every ounce of her fears, frustrations, and accomplishments right along with her.
Jonah and Calla are still passionately in love and still total opposites. The fact that they accept those differences is endearing. In some ways, though, their relationship feels lopsided. They encourage each other equally, but Calla’s support of Jonah comes at a higher cost. I was pleasantly surprised by how readily Calla faces many challenges without complaint.
There are only a few side characters in this book but their large personalities fill every chapter. The old curmudgeon and the bossy busybody that live closest to Jonah and Calla are quite entertaining.
I loved this story to pieces. Once again, I finished the book with a happy sigh and a full heart.
Recommended for fans of:
Isolated homesteads
Gardening
Grumpy old men
Goats
About K.A. Tucker
K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge.
She is the internationally bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water series, He Will Be My Ruin, Until It Fades, Keep Her Safe, The Simple Wild, Be the Girl, and Say You Still Love Me. Her books have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, Publisher’s Weekly, Oprah Mag, and First for Women.
K.A. Tucker currently resides in a quaint town outside of Toronto.
woohoo – this book was such a wonderful sequel, maybe even the best sequel I ever read 😀 loved it, and read it twice in 6 month – lol.
~ Corina | The Brown Eyed Bookworm
I found this one to be a tougher read because of everything Calla had to learn, but still love it. Great review!
I didn’t think this one was quite as good as The Simple Wild, but I still loved every minute of it. I really enjoyed following Calla through the learning process of living in Alaska. Great review!!