Shelby and Chase have a daughter out of a one night stand and while Shelby is bringing up the baby, Eliza, Chase continues in the military. He is severely injured, gets hooked on the pain meds and must go into rehab. At the end of rehab Shelby picks up Chase and takes him to a property that, unbeknownst to him, she purchased for him with the support payment money he sent. Of course, Chase’s two brothers and his fathers are there as well to ruin the surprise and make him start to doubt everything -including whether his daughter with Shelby is even biologically his child. On Shelby’s side is an abusive father whose rape of her mother produced Shelby. He is stalking her and wants to take her and Eliza away to ‘make a family.’ Shelby and Chase have so much pain and baggage in their lives but they really work to become a family.
This should be a hard and unappealing book to read as it deals with addiction, PTSD and rape. But it is redemptive. It is a beautiful love story that blossoms out of the ashes that many of us have dealt with in our lives. And none of it rings false. For instance, the PTSD doesn’t just magically fade away because someone is loved enough. Yes, that love is a pillar but also portrayed is the time and effort spent in therapy, the assistance of mood stabilizers, the help of a therapy dog. Their growing love doesn’t magically heal everything; their hard work does. But their growing love does heal some things and makes their lives beautiful. And beautiful and satisfying to read about.

Homecomings are often filled with angst, questionable expectations and dare we say hope. For Chase Wilde his homecoming was a compilation of anything you could imagine. Life has been tough since Chase left home, joined the military, saw things, experienced a world better left in the dark. Chase carried many scars and was left with issues that were going to take time and patience. Chase was an impatient man.
In one moment of extraordinary need he took advantage of kindness, warmth and affection with a young woman Shelby. Shelby is another needy soul with a huge heart and an abundance of kindness. You might say Chase took advantage of those qualities. But when Shelby winds up pregnant Chase grabs hold on the prospect of having a daughter. Someone who he could love unconditionally. Problem was that Chase still had so many problems of his own to work through. Shelby was quick to realize that she had to oversee her daughter’s safety. Even though she held secret feelings for the man she had a one-night fling, Shelby was determined to hide them. Eliza was the most important person in this triangle.

Shelby somehow manages to set up a homey life for Chase financed by his extraordinary generosity to Eliza and her. She hadn’t expected Chase to send her money and had a plan with it. Chase’s return home to a ranch was bankrolled by his generous stipends. Shelby thought this would be a wonderful way for Chase to exorcise his demons, find new meaning and worth and most importantly provide a safe, healthy environment for visits with their daughter.

Shelby did not include herself in this scenario. Chase Wilde was way beyond her in stature and family. She didn’t bring anything of value to any relationship. Chase family made sure to remind her of that fact. But Eliza was a link.

Shelby’s life has been one of tragedy. From the time she was a toddler life was clouded with knowledge of that tragedy. Brought up by grandparents that had difficulty seeing Shelby through that cloud surely stunted her development. In fact she was certain that she was unlovable. So imagine her inability to trust that someone as wonderful as Chase might really love her.

CHASE WILDE COMES HOME is part of the Wyoming Wilde’s series by Jennifer Ryan. I have truly enjoyed each story in this series but there is something special about CHASE WILDE COMES HOME which makes it my favorite. Perhaps it is these characters that truly touch your heart. Or maybe just the feeling that they so deserve a happy ending. Whatever the case CHASE WILDE COMES HOME is guaranteed to find a way into your heart.

THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS, SO FAIR WARNING, UPON READING THE REVIEW.
Chase Wilde Comes Home is the first book in the NEWEST series that Jennifer Ryan is releasing and every time I see a new series from this author, I just want to dance a jig of joy because her books just work in every way for me. I will say that technically this isn’t a new series, it is connected to the previous series. In the last book of the Wild Rose Ranch series, where our hero barely survived and is best friends with Drake. And I have been wanting Chase’s book for quite a few years and I am so happy that Jennifer Ryan was able to write his story. So Jennifer Ryan fans especially will be thrilled with this latest release and seeing this tortured soul’s story come to life.

CHASE WILDE COMES HOME IS A HEART WRENCHING SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE THAT FEATURES:
Chase Wilde -Ex Military, Scarred and in Drug recovery dealing with PTSD, single father
Shelby Payne-single mother, shy but strong, abused
Chase Wilde Comes home, starts off with seeing our hero, Chase Wilde, on his last day in rehab. He has been battling PTSD and struggling with drug addiction, and was almost recovered when he risked everything to try to save a young woman, his best friends woman’s sister, but she overdosed on purpose and as a result, he almost lost his life in trying to save her life. And now he is in recovering and ready to take back his life, the woman he loves, and his precious daughter. Chase is a man that has sacrificed so much for his family, and his country and is still suffering from that sacrifice. He met Shelby, one night at a bar, and he was attracted to her sweet yet shy personality that drew him in like a bee to honey. They shared one beautiful night together and then he went to serve in the military and a child resulted in that one night. He had to spend years being away from his daughter, Eliza. He hasn’t been the man that Shelby or Eliza deserves and he is more determined than ever to prove to them that he is back for good and willing to fight for them, no matter what it takes. Shelby has been in love with Chase for years, but will also protect their daughter. She has suffered much in her life but has a spine of steel because of it. And her dream has always been to have Chase Wilde in her life, but wonders if he could ever truly love her as she loves him?

Chase Wilde Comes Home is a story that I simply fell so hard for in this one here. I couldn’t get enough of seeing this story unfold in the sweet deep ways that it was penned. I have always been a solid fan of Jennifer Ryan, and I am be a bit biased as I love everything she writes, but I do try to be as honest as I can in how I look at her books. This story is one that I have been waiting years on and it definitely was such a solid romance and it filled me with such love and sweetness and it was everything that I was expecting and more. We don’t see as many shy heroines in romance as we used to and I really loved seeing this heroine. I truly adored her so much. She is a fighter though, she may be shy and reserved around Chase, but she will protect and defend those she loves. I love how dedicated she is to her family. She has been treated so horribly by her own family. She is the result of her mother being kidnapped, abused and raped. And now her birth father is released from prison and wants her in his life. And now Chase is coming home and back into her life, As Chase and Shelby reconnect their love and friendship, learning to adapt to the new change in circumstance and building some new but also dealing with the threat of Shelby’s birth father. I really adored seeing all the characters come together in this book. We get some fun interactions with Chase’s family, and seeing them reconcile was delightful (and I can’t wait for his brothers to have stories)

Chase Wilde Comes Home features a romance that I recommend checking the trigger warnings on. There are some aspects that may be challenging for some to read. This is a romance that was so heartfelt and it will evoke feelings deep within the heart and soul. This is the talent of Jennifer Ryan’s writing, I love how her books can be full of so much intensity but at the same time have a cozy feel to them that you just want to soak up as much as possible. You find such reliability with Chase and Shelby in the small moments that will leave you embracing this story to the depths. There is such sweetness delved into this story to balance out the more serious tones of the feels of the story. We do see a serious elements of PTSD and drug recovery, and the damage of emotional abuse. We also see the complexities of unrequited love. Both Chase and Shelby have been in love with each other for quite a long time, but a relationship hasn’t been possible until now and they also have a daughter that is a vital art of the equation. I just loved seeing how this author brought this story together and it was told in such a way that will captivate the heart of her readers in such delicious ways.

Overall I found Chase Wilde Comes Home to be a superb story that fed my heart in all the delectable ways that this author is guaranteed to accomplish. You will feel at home with this endearing romance in its most precious intricate moments to guide you to an epic happily ever after that has been years in the making….

Chase is very endearing and you can't help but to root for his success in not only recovery but with Shelby and their little girl.

Chase done a special and heartbreaking thing for his mother, yet it alienated him from his brothers and father. Shelby was there in his time of need, but Chase left for the army right after. When their beautiful daughter arrives 9 months later, Shelby continually includes Chase in her life even while he is in the service. Fighting the demons is his past, Chase can't give Shelby the respect needed and he must go to rehab.

Returning home for a second chance, his siblings and brothers are a hard convince that Shelby isn't after Chase's money while still holding a grudge against Chase.

The healing and love with Shelby, Chase and their is beautiful. Shelby's life story is heartbreaking and soon endangers her life and her daughters.

This story was excellent and takes a family on the roller coaster of life with hurts and healings and death and danger. Great writing and great kick off to a new series.

I love books that combine romance with a little intrigue. This book covered both. Chase is tormented by his past as a soldier and can't come to grips with the things he has seen and done. He turns to drugs to stop his pain; physical and mental. He meets Shelby who is fighting her own past. Together they heal and learn to love each other and themselves. I really enjoyed this story and can't wait to find out how Hunt and Max fare in the love department.

If I were ever blind-sided by a book, it’d be this one. I usually read only happy-go-lucky books, so this one was definitely different. 50% in it’s all spicy romance with discussions about PTSD and addiction. Then BAM second half is PTSD, kidnapping, addiction, stalking, murder, mention of rape, and depression. The relationship between Chase and Shelby was so sweet and their parenting to Eliza was at the top of their priority list. I loved their commitment to each other. Covering the topic of Chase having PTSD taught me a lot of about serving in the military and suffering with the aftermath that I wasn’t as aware of until now. If you're into romance thrillers… is that a category? This is for you. Lots of tough topics with happy romance mixed in.

I received Chase Wilde Comes Home as part of a NetGalley giveaway.'

Chase Wilde, recovering from wartime and addiction-related trauma, returns to his hometown determined to make good. That includes being present in the life of his daughter Eliza and her mother, Shelby. Though Eliza was the product of a one night stand, the patience and understanding Shelby showed during his deployment, drug misuse, and recovery, has touched him deeply, and he can't get memories of their night together out of his head. Meanwhile, Shelby has struggles of her own, fighting against a legacy of violence that poisoned her early life.As Chase begins to rebuild his life and relationships with Shelby's help, they find in each other the support and love they have both lacked, something so precious they would risk everything to protect it.

I really enjoyed this. It felt like it had more substance than a typical romance novel. The hero and heroine's issues weren't magically fixed by the end of the novel; it's clear that Chase's trauma and addiction is something that will always be there, to an extent, but that they'll tackle it together. I also liked that they had a preexisting relationship from the beginning; they had a shared history and a foundation off which to build, so the progression of their romance made more sense. Finally, I really enjoyed Chase as a hero. I"m not a fan of macho, overprotective alphas, so his appreciation and support of Shelby's independence really appealed to me. It's a rare find, particularly in Westerns. I'm excited to read more in this series from Jennifer Ryan.

I would give this four out of five stars for the main couple. I liked their developing relationship and had they supported each other. Chase's brothers bothered me at the beginning of the novel. I thought they were too mean to some of the other characters, so the author might have to work harder in the next two books to make me care about them and their romancees.