This is a great second chance romance between Jana and Anil. They haven't really spent any time together since they parented a child, but they do coparent well. A destination wedding brings them together, and they can't seem to stay away from each other despite the activity list (who doesn't love an activity list) Jana's friends created. While this is a slow burn, it really pays off.

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This will be on my reread list! I loved how diverse this read was & that it included a second-chance trope.

I haven’t been in the mood for contemporary romance at all this year and it was hard to get myself into this as the result. I did really appreciate the way south Asian culture is represented in this book and the complicated tension between families around expectations for their children. This also had a super fun Crazy Rich Asians x The Lucky Escape expensive vacation energy that made me really want to go on an elaborate safari and multi day wedding (or honestly any vacation where someone else has done 100% of the planning), although at times it got a little "and here we are at yet another setting/event". Ultimately, what worked for me was that I found Jana and Anil getting back together very believable, although I struggled to fully get behind their breakup (especially because they had clearly stayed in touch!!). I think it would have helped me to have a dual POV for that reason as well as just a break from Jana's anxious brain. While I very much appreciated the anxiety rep here, I found her constant overthinking almost childish at times and really wanted time away. Overall this was a solid but not particularly memorable one for me.

A norm defying portrayal of a woman who has defied the toxic traditionalism in South Asian culture as she raises her daughter as a single parent, reconnects with the father of her child, and learns to be freer in her own self. I loved this story so much!

I don’t remember much about this book but it was decent. A light book you can read if you looking for a no brainer typa read.

I enjoyed reading this book - mostly for the vivid descriptions of going on an African safari and for how the different family members were portrayed. Farah Heron captures all the rich, dynamic, complicated relationships that often come with big and loving families. I was rooting for Jana to have a happy ending and wish I could read a sequel that features one of the other cousins/friends.

Ultimately I have decided this book isn’t for me. I don’t find the premise to be engaging and will not be finishing this book, I appreciate the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book took me so long to get through. There was no reason for this book to be so long and drawn out. OMG!

Jana was annoying and bitter as hell. I did like how her and Anil co-parented their daughter. The look into the Indian culture was refreshing but I did not enjoy this book at all.

I enjoyed Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron, so I was excited about this book. However, I had a hard time liking Jana. This book was not for me. I will not be reviewing this book on my page.

There was a lot I loved about this story, but ultimately I really struggled with Jana. I became a bit tired of their conflict, however. Jana was incredibly resentful towards Anil, and I'm not saying it wasn't warranted, but the repetitiveness eventually made it hard to sympathize with her inability to forgive. I have a really hard time with books that don't show character growth and thus that impacted my rating a lot.

I am an absolute sucker for second chance romance! Throw a child in the mix and I’m already melting because both Jana and Anil HAD to work together! Not only did they have to work together and be as cordial as possible because of their little girl, but also because of Jana’s mother! She has no idea that Jana and Anil weren’t together!

There were so many beautiful aspects to this book including a story of self discovery and self acceptance for Jana!

This book is funny, sweet and spicy but just the *right* amount.

Loved this book and looking forward to reading more of Farah Heron’s books!

A second chance romance in the Serengeti?! Now that’s a mouthful but nothing our girl Jana can’t handle. With the help of her girls and a wavering love for her daughter she knows she can get through this romance filled destination wedding without falling for her Ex, again, right?

AS IF

With banter that crackles on the pages you find yourself rooting for Jana and Anil , begging for them to see beyond the past and look towards a future together. We love to see it!!

I am a big fan of Farah Heron's writing, so when I saw that Jana Goes Wild billed as a second-chance romance in a fabulous setting, I thought: "Sign me up!" While not my favorite by the author, I did enjoy it and will keep coming back for more from the author.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me. I did not find Jana and Anil's chemistry compelling and was not rooting for the rekindling of their romance. I would try another book by this author though!

"Jana Goes Wild" follows Jana, a bridesmaid at a destination wedding in Africa who discovers that Anil, her daughter's father, is also part of the wedding party. Set against the stunning backdrop of Serengeti National Park, this second-chance romance immerses readers in the beauty of the East African landscape.

The slow-burn romance unfolds amidst the wild beauty of Serengeti, evoking a desire to experience the characters' journey firsthand. The story offers a glimpse into co-parenting dynamics and explores themes of forgiveness and second chances.

My only complaint is that its a bit too slow for my liking. On the other hand, its perfect for fans of slow burn romantic stories.

I loved this book. I couldn’t wait to read about Jana’s story and it did not disappoint.

Farrah’s writing just pulls you into the story and has you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.

Interesting family dynamic. It took me a while to get through mostly because I thought the plot of a weeks long safari with fifty of your closest family members was so wild.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book!

I didn’t realize this was a sequel and I think that would have helped to know ahead of time because at times it would have helped to have back story!

It look about 3 months to get into and i’m sorry to say I ended up dnfing!

This was such a fun romance! I loved the setting as well as the chemistry, banter, steam and friend group. Thank you Forever and Netgalley for my copy.

I really enjoyed this book! I can't resist a good rom-com, and this one was done well. I especially loved living vicariously through the characters on their trip to Tanzania for the destination wedding!

It delivered on so many other levels too- second chance romance, co-parenting, meddling family drama, lots of laughs, and just a pinch of spice. Overall it was lighthearted & fun, and I would definitely recommend it!