Max Wilde’s Cowboy Heart
By Jennifer Ryan

I LOVE Max Wilde! The last of the Wilde brothers to find his HEA. Although he once thought he had it, and lost it forever, through unfortunate circumstances it could be possible to get it back! Max is gentle, honorable, swoon worthy, and downright hot!!!

Kenna feels like her life is spiraling. She’s dating, but no one can replace the love she lost with Max. He hates her, and she doesn’t blame him as their breakup 5 years ago was all her fault. When a date with a friend and fellow teacher goes horribly and fatally wrong, she is suddenly thrust into the orbit of Max again. She knows her brother has something to do with it and though he’s disappeared, he contacts her with an old code they used as kids. She’s a target and needs to be under FBI protection. Max won’t let her go anywhere but where he can see her and protect her too.

This book starts with a bang and doesn’t let go until the end. The anguish Max and Kenna go through due to a misunderstanding is heart wrenching. There were a few times when I wanted to smack them upside the head and say “TALK”. But they finally do, and more importantly they listen to each other. Then together, they work to get their lives back in sync.

Max and Kenna’s story was built beautifully, introducing the characters, and building the suspense and action along the way. I was invested in each of their stories and loved getting to see Max’s brothers and their wives again. You don’t need to read the previous books in the series to enjoy Max Wilde’s Cowboy Heart, but you’ll love Chase and Hunt’s stories too! I received an arc of this book through NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Hurt mixed with passion and love runs the gambit through this story. Family ties are wound through as well so they truly need to find themselves and quick.

Ryan builds a credible love connection with Kenna and Max that makes your heart burst with joy. Suspenseful situations with a streak of violence bring out the protectiveness in Max that is truly heartwarming and sincere. Max Wilde's Cowboy Heart is engrossing, tough to put down, and packed with action.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read although there was a lot of repetition in some conversations that were bugging me by the end. I really need to go back and read the other stories too! These Wilde boys are awesome!

4.5 STARS

Kenna Baker has struggled to forget the love of her life, Max Wilde. They had been high school sweethearts on their way to marriage and a family when Kenna made a tragic mistake. Now she finds herself the only witness to a murder and at the mercy of the FBI. Max volunteers to watch over Kenna while she is in protective custody. He tells himself that the ranch is remote enough to offer protection while being large enough and allow him to stay emotionally and physically distant from Kenna. Max was sorely mistaken. As the pair spend more and more time together they realize the tragic mistakes made in their past.

Jennifer Ryan writes romance with a purpose. The reader gets a happily ever after while at the same time enjoying a storyline filled with heart pounding action. Her stories are layers of depth made even deeper when developed across three or more related books. Kenna and Max's story is tragic. In life we all make mistakes, their situation forces them to confront their misconceptions and move beyond the hurt they have caused each other. Unfortunately for them they must do so while in danger for their lives. Kenna is a smart and caring teacher who only wants the best for her students; she was an easily relatable character. Max is a sexy, well built cowboy who cares deeply and longs for something more in life. I had no trouble relating to all the characters and falling into the fast paced storyline. I look forward to seeing more from the extended Wilde family.

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Wow a great third installment in the Wyoming Wilde series. I loved the chemistry between Max and Kenna. It was nice to see their relationship restart without a novel filled with cat and mouse. The suspense filled side story was very clear and still has me wondering "maybe?". Lovely, fun, romantic novel and great series.

Love all the Wilde books, but this one may be me favorite so far!
When Kenna's brother appears at her apartment to tell her he is leaving and that he is in danger, she has no idea what is going on. That is until she and her date are attacked in that same apartment, and danger hovers around her there after. The only place Sherrif Wilde knows to be safe is the farm, with her ex, Max. There is a lot that was left unsaid between Max and Kenna when they broke up, and a lot that has happened since. The chemistry is still there, but can they overcome the past to have a future? And, can she stay alive long enough to say what she needs to tell him?
Love all the characters, like a visit with old friends. Can't recommend this book enough. Completely enjoyed.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.,

These Wilde men are fierce and protective and their sex appeal just adds to a great story. Max and Kenna have one terrible falling out several years ago that destroyed their relationship. If only patience and understanding were used, maybe these two wouldn't have wasted so much time and finding their way back together.

Max is right there for Kenna when she experiences a traumatic event. The anger and hurt he feels is still there, but the love he had for Kenna got him and taking care of her during her stressful time. Kenna has so much anger and guilt of her own that it's hard for her to allow my ex to take care of her. This was a sweet coming back together with two hearts that have been torn apart.

While Kenna's brother, Kyle, create so much drama for Kenna and her family, I can't wait to discover if Kyle might be included in a another book??

The cousins mentioned also sound like a great idea for a new story/series.

loved this series and was excited to Max story. Loved all parts of this story and how it all came full circle. Plus a cowboy, what is not to like about that.

I received this ARC From Netgalley and HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review. This is the third in the Wyoming Wilde series. I have always enjoyed Ryan’s romances and will be the first to purchase them for my collection. I did find that while I enjoyed this story it wasn’t her best out of the three brothers. I really bonded with Chase and Hunt and their problems but with Max I didn’t get that same relationship. The main part of the mystery was solved about ¾ through the book, so the rest of the story was just the going back and forth on Max and Kenna’s relationship. I will say that you were pulling for both Max and Kenna to get back together throughout the story. What I really did enjoy was the bonding that went on with the three brothers and how they were there for each other. A light and easy read with a touch of suspense and plenty of romance.