This book should come with a tissue warning. My emotions were all over the place reading this one. It had its funny moments, but there was also a lot of heartbreak and sadness and I just wasn't prepared for that level of emotion going into this. I didn't see a trigger warning, but this one should 100% come with one for domestic abuse.

My biggest problem with the book is how quickly Cyn & Hunt go from enemies to living together and saying 'I love you.' I completely understand wanting to not waste a moment in life because it's not a given that you'll have the next. But this didn't seem natural and instead seemed like the situation and adrenaline was making the decision for them. That situational love makes it seem less authentic. By the end, I could see how much they really did love each other and it was believable. But for most of the book, it just seemed premature.

I was definitely drawn into the story and didn't want to put the book down. The author does not hold back any punches and tells a story that will keep you on edge. I would have liked for some of the bad parts to not have happened, but understand the author needed to tell the story that way for things to work out how they did in the end. This book was definitely better than Chase's story, even if the plot didn't go the way I had hoped.

As I always seem to note with Ms. Ryan's books, they're VERY long and some parts do seem to be unnecessary and cause the book to drag. This book followed the same pattern, so I kept checking to see just how many chapters were left before I could reach the end. 41 chapters seems a bit overzealous when the chapters are long.

After reading book 1 and not really feeling the connection between the characters, I decided to give this second book in the series a shot. And boy, am I glad I did because this was a good book. It had all the feels to it - enemies to lovers, sweetness overload and a little mystery on the side.

Cyn has a reputation in town of living life to the fullest - Hunt can attest to that after the gazillion speeding tickets he has written her. When Cyn needs someone in law enforcement to help her get her sister out of a bad relationship, her first thought is to call Hunt. Once these two start talking, they quickly realize how much they need each other.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated above are mine without biases.

I'm a big fan of romantic suspense and do own a few Jennifer Ryan books. Although this is my first time reading one of her books.
I usually am not a cowboy kind of girl but put one in a romantic suspense and I'm all for it. There's just something about it that makes me weak in the knees. I blame Donna Grant.
Surrendering to Hunt has an interesting premise from the start. The FMC is searching for her missing sibling and the MMC is the cop trying to help/protect her.
The plot kept me engaged and guessing what happened to her sister. Plus this also allowed the two main characters to spend plenty of time together trying to resist (and failing) their mutual attraction. Hunt took a little bit to warm up to since he could be a stick in the mud compared to Cyn but I loved how protective he was. Cyn is a wild woman. She ran headfirst into danger which drove Hunt crazy. These two were like oil and honey: total opposites attract. Which just made their chemistry explosive.
This book does contain marital/relationship abuse so please go into this knowing that. It doesn't happen to the FMC but her sister and can be triggering for some readers.
I would recommend this to readers of Donna Grant or fans of opposites attract, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine trope, romantic suspense and of course cowboys.

I will leave a review on Amazon and B&N on Aug 23rd

Surrending to Hunt is the second book in the Wyoming Wilde series. I really enjoyed this book, and I fell in love with Cyn, she is a spitfire and doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. Hunt is a law officer who continues to be a thorn in Cyn's side. Cyn's sister is in a abusive relationship, which could be triggering for some reading this book. After her sister disappears with her new baby, what follows is a life and death search for them. I most certainly would recommend this book to everyone.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Avon the publisher, I am under no obligation to leave a favorable review the opinion expressed here are my own.

This was a fast paced romantic suspense novel following Hunt, one of the Wilde brothers, and Cyn, the town "bad girl". While I didn't read the prior book in the series, I didn't have trouble following along, although there was mention of the situation that was resolved in the prior book of the series (Chase's book). I really liked the premise, which was that Cyn's sister was being abused and through a series of events, disappeared and Cyn needed Hunt, a policeman, to help her. Cyn was a strong character who did some really unintelligent things which annoyed me- she was always postured as a bit hot headed though so the author set the stage well. Hunt was strong and sweet and I liked his character a lot. A lot happened in this book and I really liked the pacing of the suspenseful part of the book, where they were hunting (hehe) down the bad guy. The romance part felt a little too quick- they went from hating each other to almost immediately a couple. I wish it took a little longer and felt a little more real. That said, a great intro for me to this author and a fun, well rounded story. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an early read!

First Impressions
Surrendering To Hunt is the second installment in the “Wyoming Wilde” series and this is the second of the three Wilde brothers set in Wyoming. I was so happy that Avon was willing to send me a copy of the ARC for review. Jennifer Ryan is such a favorite author of mine and I have had so much fun reading her books and Surrendering to Hunt was no different for me. There is such a charm about picking up a Jennifer Ryan and relaxing into one of her stories. I knew from the cover that this one would be a wild one and it definitely was. It had such a fun dynamic that I fell so hard for. This is a definite opposite attract, you know the good boy with the bad girl type of blend and it worked out so well. I have found this type of dynamic is best in small-town romances and Jennifer Ryan really made this book shine with this trope and how these two are set up and of course she brings it town with deep leveled emotion and action-packed plot build-up just to add character to the story.

Summary
Our story begins with Lawman Hunt Wilde comes to a domestic altercation and he runs into sexy Cyn Wilson. Cyn’s sister is caught in an abusive situation with her boyfriend, and the abuser happens to be Hunt’s childhood friend. Cyn doesn’t have the best liking for Hunt due to his connections, but when she sees his integrity and his fierce protective nature, she is drawn to him in a way that she can’t explain or fight. But when her sister and baby nephew goes missing, she is determined to find them and Hunt and Cyn join forces and not just in the search for her sister but also in exploring their newfound relationship. Even though their relationship is fresh, there is a level of deep emotional intimacy that is quickly built and as the chemistry builds between them, Cyn and Hunt will find a stunning love along the way to finding redemption on the journey to finding her sister.

What I Loved
I will say that this story was such a fun one and I had so many barrels of laughs in exploring this one here. I just couldn’t get enough of this book or what Jennifer Ryan is able to craft in this book. I absolutely love how well Cyn and Hunt do together. From the beginning of the story, they have definite sparks and the “opposites attract” really works so well in this one. Hunt is an honest lawman, he lives up to the “serve and protect” and its a code of honor for him. We see throughout the book what a man of integrity Hunt is. Then we have the wilde Cyn. She likes to have crazy summer nights and drive fast cars and tends to live on the boundaries of the law at times. But there is a definite chemistry and even though at the beginning they fight off their feelings, they both quickly give into the desire they feel for each other. I enjoyed the moments in which they explore each other, the author definitely knows how to write her steam, there is such a sexy feel to these intimate moments between Hunt and Cyn. Then we have the mystery and suspense plot. And this is where Jennifer Ryan is truly talented. I love how well she blends this in with the romance and its done in a way that just works so well for the romance. There is also some intense emotion that really brings the story to its conclusion in such a bright and brilliant way that will deliver in a satisfying delivery.

What I Struggled With
I am not sure if there is anything that I really struggled with, it’s not exactly a five star but there isn’t anything super specific on why it didn’t quite make it, just didn’t quite reach the five star feeling but such a solid read and I absolutely had a blast with this one.

Overall View
Surrendering To Hunt was a satisfying rollercoaster of a read, its a story that takes the reader on a journey of entertaining angst, edgy thrills to curl your toes and a love tale to capture the essence of the heart and soul of love! DEEPLY PROVACATIVE!

Surrendering to Hunt is the second novel in Jennifer Ryan's Wyoming Wilde series, and the Wilde brother in this novel is Hunt Wilde, a police officer in Willow Fork. I found that I liked this novel just a tad less than the first book in the series, and for several reasons I'm giving it a 4.5-star rating.

First, the triggers, and there a quite a few of them, the main one being domestic violence. Cyn, the heroine in this novel has a sister, Angela, who believes herself in love with and lives with her physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive boyfriend, Rad. When we first meet her, she's on Rad's front lawn, having called the police in an attempt to get her sister to leave, and Hunt is the officer who shows up. As is common in domestic abuse situations, Angela refuses to leave, believing herself in love with her abuser. If domestic violence, graphic violence, kidnapping and murder are triggers for you, this is definitely not the book you should be reading.

Cyn and Hunt have had several run-ins in the past, due to the fact that he's caught her speeding on numerous occasions. Cyn, who owns the local beauty salon, has purple hair and lots of tattoos, is a wild child, with quite a reputation in town--a lot of it from men saying they slept with her, whether they did or not. That was a trigger issue for this reader, but, thankfully, it wasn't overdone. Hunt is attracted to the beautiful and fiery Cyn, and a large part of this novel is about their growing relationship after Rad hits Cyn in front of Hunt, is arrested, and swears vengeance. When he gets out of jail, Cyn's sister and her sister's newborn, Lana, suddenly go missing, the day before Angela and finallly planned to take her baby and leave Rad for good. As if that wasn't enough, there's also been a series of local burglaries, some violent, and one ending in murder, and Hunt believes that Rad is behind them, but finding him is a major problem--and will they ever manage to find Angela and baby Lana, unharmed? As always, you'll just have to read this novel to find out.

Although this was a very good romantic suspense read, there was certainly no mystery about who the perpetrator was, and for some reason I just didn't feel as emotionally connected to these characters as I did with the characters in the first novel, which was Hunt's brother, Chase's story. Nevertheless, this was as well-written as have been all of the Jennifer Ryan novels I've read thus far, and if you can get past the trigger issues, I'm happy to recommend it.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions stated are my own.

Definitely spicy at times but the storyline is great., You read it and you don’t quite know what is going to happen. Will keep you on your toes as the mystery unfolds! Great book overall.

I’m surprised how much I enjoyed this cowboy/cop romance. I liked the premise. Hunt Wilde is a good guy, buff, cowboy and town cop trying to do his job. Cyn Wilson is the purple haired, free spirit, owns and runs a beauty shop. (And half the men in town say they’ve been with her.) Cyn’s sister is being abused by her husband who is a childhood friend of Hunt. Cyn continues to try and get her sister to leave her abuser when the sister and her six week old baby go missing. The book realistically shows how police hands are tied trying to gather evidence. Searching for her sister gives Hunt and Cyn brief but intense time together. I went along with their instant attraction as they have a background of provoking each other. And while I always enjoy hot and steamy moments I found the timing kind of icky. Being together just out of the hospital, or after traumatic discoveries may have had me hit a pause button.

I’m not sure that the free spirited Cyn would appreciate how possesive of her Hunt becomes. The girls who doesn’t wait five minutes for him as she runs headlong into danger doesn’t seem to be the type to sit at home with his brothers watching over her. I did like the communication between the two and they discuss a lot of things including the shortness of the time they’ve been together and how fast they are moving. Trigger warnings for abuse. I thought the sisters note was plausible but the added paperwork stretched the imagination. I also liked that the case is resolved at about the 80 percent point and gives plenty of time for resolution, decision making and closure. This is probably the exact opposite of a rushed ending and it was nice to experience.

This is the second a series that follows the Wilde brothers. I read as a stand alone but the couple from the first book is part of this story. The love interest for brother Max is introduced near the ending giving anticipation for the next book in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)

Cyn Wilson is a party gal who likes to have a good time much to the frustration of local lawman of Hunt Wilde who is often chasing her down to write speeding tickets. Cyn’s reputation is quite exaggerated for the most part as she is a local businesswoman with responsibilities, not the least of which is trying to get her sister and niece out of a dangerously abusive relationship. When Cyn’s sister, Angela, goes missing and her cretin boyfriend refuses to say what happened, she enlists the help of Officer Hunt Wilde.

Once Cyn and Hunt began to work together, they very quickly form a relationship beyond finding her sister and infant niece. They go from frenemies to lovers rather in no time at all. This story has quite a bit of angst, dire situations, and questionable exploits. Hunt lets Cyn do something that seems out of line for a lawman in charge of the search and then Cyn does more dangerous things that makes her look like one of those TSTL heroines. She seems to spend most of her time in the hospital after near death encounters.

This story has a lot of triggers most especially the severe violence Angela suffers and her unwillingness to leave Rad, her abuser. It is not surprising things take a grim turn over and again outshadowing the romance in a lot of ways. At book number two in the Wyoming Wilde series readers of the first one will know the main characters; however, it can be read as a standalone.

This was my first time reading a Jennifer Ryan book but I will say that I am now a big fan of her writing.

This book was suspenseful and took on the real issue of abuse in relationships and just how dangerous it can be to remain in one. Hunt and Cyn are characters that you can really get attached to. She is a little spitfire and he needs a little fun and love in his life. It makes this book the perfect balance of dark and light between the sister and child who go missing and the blossoming of the relationship between Hunt and Cyn.

I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves a romantic suspense story and can handle a story that deals with abuse. I read this without reading the other book in the series and this book can certainly stand alone. However, I will most definitely be going back and reading the other books by this author!

This was an amazing, moving read. With a beautifully written romantic story, a sad story of grief and loss, as well as a story of unconditional love and new beginnings, Surrendering to Hunt has everything and more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We are back in Wyoming with the Wilde clan. This time, the story belongs to police officer Hunt Wilde and hairdresser and thorn of his side, Cyn Wilson.
Hunt is a by the book guy, while Cyn beats her own drum and drives like a mad woman. Which in turn forces Hunt to give her tickets and Cyn to get really mad. Something he enjoys seeing.
But when Cyn’s sister is obviously being abused once again by her husband and Cyn is caught in the mess, Hunt will do everything he can to protect her and a sort of truce is set. Also feelings start to develop.
The moment Cyn’s sister and niece disappear, Cyn is certain that her husband is responsible. As these two work on finding them, Cyn’s life is threatened.
Will they find the baby and the sister? Will they alive?
This is a story that deals with domestic abuse and might not be for everyone. That said, it’s thought provoking and a reminder, that sadly, domestic abuse is prevalent. As a society, we must do more to help the victims.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Avon Books. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Rating: 2 stars

Why I Decided to Read This:
I read the first one and liked Hunt, so I was excited that he got his own book. When I saw this on NetGalley, I immediately requested it.

Plot:
Hunt is a police officer who is looking into some burglaries. Cyn has a sister who is in an abusive relationship, and when she disappears, Hunt and Cyn work together to try to find her. The plot of this book was actually what made it good. It had everything there, from fast paced scenes to romance between Hunt and Cyn, but I just felt like it could have been better executed.

Brief Thoughts:
I honestly thought I would like this book, and there were moments when I did, but it was the moments without the romance. I liked Cyn and Hunt trying to find Cyn's sister, and there were definitely some OMG moments throughout. But I honestly could not stand Hunt and Cyn's relationship.

Characters:
First, you have Hunt. He seems like a decent guy. He's a police officer who cares about other's well-being. And I did like him... until it came to Cyn, where he just seemed more possessive which didn't really fit his character. Then you have Cyn, who is a wild and free business owner that takes no BS; however, she has a soft and sweet side to her too. I did like her character. She seemed herself the entire time, especially when she would just jump into a situation without even thinking.

Writing Style:
This book was written in third person and switched between following Hunt and Cyn's characters. At times, I thought the book was faced paced. Other times, I just wanted to throw my kindle and be done with the book.

Likes:
- The Mystery: I did like the mystery of this book. Trying to figure out what happened to Cyn's sister and going to look for her. It was actually the most interesting part of the book.
- Cyn: I liked how much Cyn cared about others. Even if a situation put her in danger, she still went out and did what she needed to do to take care of the people she loved.

Dislikes:
- The Relationship: This was my main issue with this book. It went from "hey, let's be friends" to "we should go on a date" to "we are boyfriend girlfriend and just going to live together" all in the span of about 24 to 48 hours without even going on a date.
- Hunt: Continuing with what I was saying above. Hunt just became so possessive over Cyn in the relationship, and it was just too much. Like he says she is a free spirit, but then demands that she does things and has her watched by his brothers. It just does not add up.

Recommendation:
Maybe if you really loved the first book in this series, you will like this one too. I honestly just thought the first one was better, and wish the relationship in this was was either non-existent or just different.

What’s in This Book & Trigger Warnings:
I'm going to try to remember all the trigger warnings for this book; however, there are a lot, so don't take this as an all-inclusive list.
- Open Door Romance
- Kidnapping
- Burglary
- Fire
- Shooting/Guns
- Death
- Money Problems
- Adoption
- Physical Abuse

Reviewed on behalf of Verve Romance

Sexy, swoony cowboys. Strong, sassy women. Heart-racing suspense. Heart-pounding romance. For these reasons (and more), Jennifer Ryan has been one of my favorite go-to, auto-buy authors for years.

Surrendering to Hunt, book two in the Wyoming Wilde series, is another clear example of why. I mean . . .

✓ Sexy, swoony cowboy. Hunt is this and more. A police officer with a soft heart hidden under a responsible, law-abiding exterior, he is so, so sigh-worthy as he confesses his feelings for Cyn, tries to protect and help her without trying to tame her, and races against the clock to save her sister. Like, oof, my ovaries levels of hot there, my friends.

✓ Strong, sassy woman. That’s Cyn to a T. She’s strong enough to fight for her sister, brave enough to risk her life to find the answers she needs, and wise enough to know she’d pegged Hunt all wrong. Oh, and to use her wiles to make up for it while also staying true to her wild roots.

✓ Heart-racing suspense. The hunt (pun intended, of course) is on to figure out what happened to Cyn’s sister, and it’s impossible not to get invested in the search and the outcome. I was on the edge of tears more than once and my poor heart . . . well, let’s just say that it went through the wringer.

✓ Heart-pounding romance. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say again—one of the things I love most about Ryan’s books is that her couples are so sure. They find each other and they hold on, despite all that tries to come between them. In the midst of tragedy, Hunt and Cyn discover the potential they have for more, and it’s oh, so rewarding. It’s hot and sweet, and while they flirt and banter and joke, they never forget that there is still work to be done.

Thankfully, Ryan not only gives readers a satisfying (and appropriate) ending to Hunt and Cyn’s story, but she also tees up Max—and another branch of the Wilde family tree—to find his own HEA. And I am Wilde with anticipation for it . . .

Cyn Wilson is known as the wild woman in town. She is the local hair salon owner and keeps her hair and clothes a little on the wild side. Hunt Wilde is the local cop and has stopped her numerous times for speeding. Cyn sister is in an abusive relationship that Cyn has tried to get her out of. Hunt takes a call to for abuse arrives to find Cyn going at it with Angela's boyfriend. Hunt arrest Rad due to seeing him hit Cyn. Things seem to call down on the abuse calls to the home. Hunt is working a B&E case and goes to check out the local garage and runs into Rad which was his former best friend. Cyn later contacts Hunt saying her sister is missing. As the police hunt for the missing sister Cyn and Hunt come to realize they really have feelings for each other. This is a good story on learning to trust and accept help when you need it. I have read to first book in this series and it nice to see more on the Wilde men. This book can be hard to read because of the abuse, but overall, it was a great read. Can't wait to read more on the Wilde family.

Cyn has always been one to love life and go about things full blast, including driving. She has been pulled over so many times for speeding by Hunt, a local cop. He is such an annoying person to Cyn but she can’t help but feel a little something for him as she continues to get speeding tickets. One thing she does hate is every time she has called the cops on her sister’s abusive husband nothing is ever done. Hunt is following the law and doing what he can when Cyn’s sister refuses to press charges again her husband. Things take a turn for the worst when the town starts to have a lot of break ins. Hunt has a good idea on who is doing them but has to get proof. While doing so, he ends up creating a situation that overflows into Cyn’s family that will have drastic effects. Will Cyn be able to survive everything that happens and end up with Hunt? I was given an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

After reading the first installment in this series I was excited to dive into the second one- it was so good. Loveable, relatable characters and a great plot. You don’t have to have read the first book to totally fall for the Wilde men and Cyn and love this series. Perfect book for a day at the beach or to relax in the tub with!

I was definitely intrigued by Cyn in the previous book. I’m so glad she got her own book. I also really enjoyed this book more than the first one in the series. I love Jennifer Ryan because she always tackles tough topics. I’m this case an abusive boyfriend. It really deepens the story and makes it come alive. This book was well written with good conflict. I really enjoyed watching Cyn and Hunt (opposites) come together as a couple. Once I started reading this book, I didn’t want to put it down! Great summer read! Huge thanks the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book!

When Hunt, a straight-laced lawman falls for a troublemaking woman like Cyn, there are bound to be a lot of fireworks! Add in an element of suspense, and you certainly have an engaging read. This is the second book in the Wyoming Wilde series but it can be read as a stand-alone novel. Although readers should be warned that this book does deal with domestic abuse and the impact it has on other family members. In this case, the abuse victim is Cyn's sister but the issue of abuse is a major part of the storyline. Despite the hard topic, Jennifer Ryan has done a great job in presenting the issue while still providing a book that can still provide entertainment. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.