Thanks Net galley for letting me review this book. It is full of fun and adventure with some romance thrown in.

I absolutely loved this book, It was an adventure from start to finish and I had a hard time putting it down when I was studying for my finals.

"Something Wilder" was a fun read that kept me going back for more. Fans of Christina Lauren will line up (I'm sure they have already) to read this one! I loved the friendship dynamic between the main character and her best friend. The opening of the book made it clear that they were going to be fun to follow along with. With that being said, I am not a huge fan of second chance romance... but this book won me over. I enjoyed the setting and loved the interactions between Leo and Lilly while they were out on the hunt. I did find the situation with Terry to be unbelievable, but I got over it and enjoyed the rest of the storyline. This one was spicy in some parts, but tender in others. Overall, it was enjoyable and entertaining as heck!

-Read If You Like: Suspense, adventure, second chance
-I don’t think I’ve read anything like this, especially by them. This is definitely a different type of read then they’re usual cute reads, but it worked so well!
-I absolutely loved the adventure aspect. I gasped out loud and couldn’t get enough. It also wasn’t super corny, which I was worried about.
-The romance was still a central part of the story and worked well tied into the adventure/suspense.

Something Wilder is another great book by writing duo Christian Lauren. This book has it all adventure, second-chance romance, and a treasure hunt. It's a little different from their previous books but it was a pleasant surprise.

This book was amazing. The premise was so unique and fresh (daughter of a treasure hunter becomes a wilderness guide - just, what???) I found myself completely engrossed in the story.

In brief, it's a second-chance romance with danger, action, adventure, and mystery. The chemistry between the main characters, Lily and Leo, is really great, and we also get dual perspectives from each of them, which is something else unique in a romcom.

I would definitely recommend this one. It's a great story.

This book surprised me with how much I loved it. I didn't think the setting would really be for me, but I wanted to give it a try since I have enjoyed Christina Lauren's books before. I'm so glad I did! I loved the adventure and puzzle aspects of this story. It genuinely surprised me with plot twists I didn't see coming and I absolutely loved the second chance romance aspect. I really loved getting both POVs from Leo and Lily. Loved Leo's character and how honest he was with his feelings! We need more emotionally in-touch men in romances!! Loved it.

This was such a different and lovely book from Christina Lauren. Lily and Leo are so well written and fun characters. I loved the adventure they embark on and their second chance at romance. The twists and turns this story takes are so good and entertaining,

I think Christina Lauren was trying to do too much in this installment. I never really felt like I cared for our two main characters' love story arc and I also never much cared for the adventure story. Their writing is always engaging so that was a huge plus. Love this author duo but didn't particularly like this book from them.

I love everything Christina Lauren puts out and this book was no exception. I always describe these books as Hallmark movies with spice, and they make the perfect summer read.

This one follows Lily's story as she tries to scrape a living giving adventure tours in the wilds of Utah. When her newest group comes to town, she suddenly finds herself face to face with the man who broke her heart years ago. As they head into the backcountry, they both have to figure out how to deal with the unresolved feelings and history between them.

Along the journey they run into all kinds of danger, both natural and human-made, and Lily must decide who to trust and if she is ready to open her heart up again.

This book is a wonderful addition to cannon of Christina Lauren!

Thank you for the e-arc!

Loved the adventure and thrill. The setting truly came to life in this one! Great group of characters and some twists (predictable but it’s not a thriller).

I wanted more background/romance but this was such a fun read!!!

Such a fantastic read about lost love and treasure. I enjoyed the characters and the story line was fascinating. The story weaved a bit of history with treasure hunting and added some romance. Great book..

I know that I’ll get a swoon worthy romance story each time I read a CLo book, but I wasn’t expecting this fun adventure! I loved that we readers got the added bonus to take a ride through the Wild West looking for treasure left behind by notorious Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and escape the reality of the pandemic for a bit.

Leo and Lily were sweet characters to be reunited and have a rekindled romance, making me realize how ,urn I love this second chance trope.

*many thanks to Gallery and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

This just might be my favorite #ChristinaLauren book yet! I absolutely loved this adventure fueled romance, most of which I read in a single sitting.

I enjoyed following the main characters on an unexpected treasure hunt, while at the same time rekindling their connection after then years apart. It really was the perfect escape-read contemporary romance that I didn't know I needed. 

This book kept me guessing as there were several moments I didn't see coming, and I absolutely loved how it all came together in the end. This book took some intense thinking and research on the author's part - and it was a totally fun and unique spring read!

Thank you to Gallery Books for my gifted review copies.

As much as I adore Christina Lauren books, this one didn’t do it for me…

Usually in their books, steamy, cute romance is at the forefront with bold characters and lots of humor. This felt more like an adventure story, and I found myself not caring much about Leo and Lily. Honestly, I even got bored reading it. I’m sure people who are less romance focused with love this one, though!

3.5⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

I will read anything Christina Lauren writes and this book absolutely did not disappoint. I love a second chance romance and this one was so different than anything I have read before, in the best way. I loved the "Wild West" vibes and the treasure hunt, and I did not see that plot twist coming. I need my hands on another book by them asap!

3.5 stars rounded up!

Christina Lauren’s newest page turner tells the story of a ranching romance rekindled on the Outlaw Trail.

Lily, a horse woman and daughter of a famous and eccentric treasure hunter, is struggling through her day to day job as an adventure guide. But as an opportunity at love returns—along with a new clue to her father’s greatest treasure hunt, Lily follows in an outlaw’s footsteps through the Utah canyons to fix her life.

THIS BOOK TURNED BONKERS. About 20% in this baby really pivots and gets so wild. I read it in one long plane ride and it really helped me make it through the turbulence. Funny and unique for sure.

Two things I think could have been great additions are that this book evacuates the “West” of native history and i wish the authors had included a land acknowledgment or some research about the tribal lands on which the book takes place rather than the very vague strange references that appear. Also I think Lily’s BFF could have been an amazing queer character.

Christina Lauren does it again! As per usual, the duo delivers on all fronts with their latest romance. Leo and Lily are maybe my favorite couple of theirs! As a huge horse fan (and romanticist of the cowboy/cowgirl lifestyle), I couldn’t help but fall head over heels for the whole thing.

This book was not at all what I expected from Christina and Lauren. Whereas previous books have been true romances, this one focused way more on the adventure/treasure hunt. Not a bad thing - just different - and something for potential readers to be aware of. In fact, Leo and Lily's romance left me with a lot of questions. I liked them as characters and I liked them together, I just didn't feel as though I understood them well.

If you're looking for a pure second chances romance, I'd suggest something else. If you're a fan of adventure, give this book a try! It was an easy, quick, and enjoyable read.

3 1/2 stars.

I recieved a free ARC through NetGalley for my honest review.

My favorite Duo is back at it !!!

I love LOVE this writing team and will read anything they write. I was a little surprised when I started reading and it was a Western/Mystery because it is different then all their other books but I loved every single page of it. I loved that it wasn't just romance but that there were other elements to the story including a treasure hunt, and relationship between father/daughter or lack there of. I don't want to list anymore because it would give away parts of the plot!

I rated it 4/5 stars because I felt like we needed more backstory between Leo and Lily. We talked about it a lot but something just felt missing in that. And I would have loved to have more insight onto Lily and Duke's life before he passed. I feel like those elements would have answered a lot of questions I had.