Love on the Wild Side was an adorable read. The story was sweet but also had some heat. And how can you not love a book with cupcakes & cowboys.

I will be reading more by Mariah Ankenman

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Maggie was Lizzie’s best friend and she had been shot and almost killed so Lizzie had left LA and hurried to Maggie’s side and was now managing Maggie’s cupcake shop while Maggie recovers. Maggie has just gotten engaged to Colton and of course Lizzie was the maid of honor. Someone had been sabotaging Maggie’s shop and had tried to kill her and Colton. But at least the person had been caught. Maggie’s happiness only showed Lizzie the emptiness in her own life. Maggie and Lizzie had been planning each other’s wedding since Jr. High. Dade was Colton’s brother and co-owner of the ranch. Lizzie felt Dade was hot but amstick in the mud. Dade and Lizzie butted heads since they had met when he tried to keep Lizzie from seeing Maggie when she was in the hospital and she had flown all the way from LA to Peak Town, Colorado. Lizzie thought Dade had the sense of humor of a potato. Lizzie’s parents were Hollywood elite people and Lizzie just wasn’t. Even though Lizzie lived in Hollywood she refused to diet, she loved food , any and all flavors and refused to give any of it up. Luckily for Lizzie she had a high metabolism that let her eat almost anything. Neither Maggie or Lizzie cared cared for the Hollywood facade. Lizzie’s parents were too wrapped up in their own lives to be concerned for their only child. Even though Lizzie had went to business school and graduated with a 4.0 it wasn’t as great as being the next A List star. Lizzie was thinking about staying in Peak town there was nothing and noone for her in LA. Lizzie was usually attracted to nice men, funny men, men who said more than one word when responding to a question. But for some reason Lizzie was attracted to Dade. Dade wanted Lizzie and it made him mad. Lizzie was not his type. Dade liked sweet women, soft spoken women who enjoyed quiet nights at home or a walk at sunset. Lizzie was high octane energy. She was loud,pushy and outgoing.Everything Dade wasn’t. Lizzie and Dade were like fire and water. Lizzie and Dade are shot together a lot constantly working on the wedding plans. Also they were going to confront Mr. James Carr who lIzzie already had met and confront him trying to be a con artist and his lawyer Mr. Dornes. Dade had already had his heartbroken and didn’t want to repeat the experience. But as time goes on it gets harder and harder to deny their attraction for each other.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun sweet romance. I liked the plot and pace of the book. I chuckled while reading this. I loved the interactions between Lizzie and Dade. I really loved Lizzie and Dade together. I also loved Dae’s and Colton’s relationship as well as Lizzie and Maggie’ I loved the small town atmosphere of this book. I loved how Lizzie and Dade had to get through things to be happy. It didn’t just magically happen. It wasn’t just an easy given thing. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I recommend.

Lizzy is in Peak Town Colorado to help her friend out why she is unable to work. She has really lost nothing coming but its a far cry from L.A. When her best friend keeps throwing her together with her BF future brother in law she know this guy is nothing but a stick in the mud. Dade has his ranch and his brother to focus on, he doesn't need any women in his life. After his heart was broken before he is questioning his choices he's making, but his brother needs to back off he will find someone if he's ready. Can they get along just till the weddings over?
This story was super sweet love story. I found parts of the story predictable but other parts the author did a good job at throwing some twist and surprises into the story that kept you guessing. I loved Dade's big heart and Lizzy's Take no prisoners, sweet loving attitude. I really enjoyed the fun characters in the story and I loved the small town of Peak Town. I hope Ryder's story is coming also really enjoyed Jamie and Tony I hope there is more to there story. This book has adult language and adults scenes, but was a super fun read.

I found this book to be well written. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. My first book by this author and I enjoyed her writing style.