Quick Summary: A contemporary Wilder-Hott affair of the heart

My Review: Wilder at Last by Serena Bell is book #5 in the Wilder Adventures series.

About the Book: Frenemies and confessed besties, Easton Wilder and Hannah Hott, shoot their shot at an opportunity of a lifetime. Along the way to a better future, they discover the truth about what they feel for each other. With loads of laughs, familial bonding, hurts and healings, and spicy love play, this couple take things from zero to one hundred quick, fast, and in a hurry.

Favorite Quote: “Alpha with a side of twenty-first century consent.”

My Final Say: This was a solid read. Readers of contemporary romantic fiction will like it.

Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Series: Yes
Status/Level: 💛

Thanks to the author, to the publisher (Author Collective 20, Jelsba Media Group), and to NetGalley for providing access to a digital ARC of this work in exchange for an honest review. I am very appreciative for the opportunity to read this novel, and I look forward to becoming acquainted with more of this writer's work.

This was requested when I first found out about NetGalley and I had requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before they were archived. I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it! I am giving this book three stars, as I don't want to give it a good or bad rating, since I did not get to it.

This was such a fun and moving read. This was the cute and hilarious romance that I was looking for.

What a great addition to this series! I loved every moment and page. I hope there is more to come!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

A quick, easy, cute and steamy read that I couldn't put down. I loved it and can't wait to read more by this author

Loved every second! The heartwarming friends to lovers plot, writing and characters. Easy to read, and definitely an author I will read again!

I didn't realize that this was the last book in a series, however, I enough like a standalone that I don't feel it's necessary to read the others ones in order to read this one. I didn’t have any expectations going in since it’s an author I’ve never read, but I was pleasantly surprised. It really was the cover that convinced me to read this one and I’m really glad I did.

Hanna is a great character. She’s curvy, strong-willed, and witty. I’m always on the lookout for books with curvy leads. Even though her curves are mentioned a lot, it didn’t feel like a main plot point. She’s confident in her body and I appreciated that. Often times authors will write a plus size character and center the story around the character’s body issues. It’s always refreshing when that’s not a whole plot point. Instead she’s written as attractive, athletic, and confident. In addition to being curvy, she’s also the typical tomboy. She wears athleisure clothing, is more comfortable around boys, and loves hiking and the outdoors. She’s not good with feelings or opening up about her emotions, but Easton is always there for her.

Easton is outgoing, confident, and a ladies man. He jumps around from bed to bed but has never settled down or found someone he wants to be with. He is the youngest Wilder brother and feels like he’s misunderstood and not taken seriously. Hanna has been the one relationship in his life that has been with him for the long term.

The plot itself was pretty strong and enjoyable to read. It’s equal parts funny, sexy, and emotional. The pacing was perfect – it never felt like it was dragging on and it was pretty quick to get through. I would have liked to have had more of the hiking/work relationship between Easton and Hanna. I think a little more of the work sparring would have been fun. Although I liked the book, I did feel like there was something missing for me. Easton’s sexual thoughts were a little over-the-top and there was a little too much “Hanna is a tomboy and a loner.” I would have liked a little more about Hanna’s relationship with her brothers, but Bell is writing another series about Hanna’s brothers so I’m sure I’ll get more of their relationship in those books.

Wilder at Last was enjoyable and easy to read. It could be considered a slow burn, but the book went so quickly that it didn’t feel like that. It got SPICY though. For such a cute cover, it sure delivered on making me sweat. It felt like a good amount of spice and didn’t entirely take over the book which can sometimes happen with spicy romances.

Overall, I’d recommend this one. The writing was good, the plot was good, and the characters were likable. It’s definitely worth a read even if you haven’t read the other Wilder books. I definitely think I’ll go back and read the other ones at some point and I do think I’ll end up reading her upcoming series about the Hott brothers.

Rating: 3.5 / 5
Spice: 4 / 5

This was a quick and easy read full of cuteness and a nice dose of steaminess. Easton and Hanna’s frenemies but not really relationship was fun and they had some good banter. I enjoyed how the introduction of Bear triggered all of those underlying things that both Easton and Hanna were ever letting themselves think about. This is the fifth book in a series but can be read as a stand-alone without getting lost

My favourite thing about this book is the curvy female as we are not all thin and I loved that a curvaceous body gets some lovin' too!

Wow! This book is HOTT! Enemies to friends to lovers. Serena Bell delivers such fantastic stories that grab you and you must finish the book. I've read the series out of order. I need to reread them in order.

Why did I wait so long to read this one?! Ahhh another great book from this lovely author. I will never get tired of these characters. Yes, this book is part of a series but you don’t technically need to read the other ones. You will still enjoy this one. However, I highly recommend reading the other ones sometime because they are great! I just adored this story. If you're looking for a romance that will make you swoon then this one's for you. Keeping this review short so you can fully enjoy these two on your own. I promise you won’t be disappointed!!

Received a copy on #netgalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

When I requested this one, I did not realize it was part of series. I definitely can be read as a standalone, but I'm thinking I'd like to read the others.

Hanna and Easton have known each other basically their whole life. They pull pranks on each other. They are friends. Sort of. More like frenemies. They both work for Wilder Adventures, which is Easton's family's outdoor adventure company. Easton feels he isn't appreciated there. When Wilder Adventures brings on YouTuber, Bear, to help bring in more interest - Hanna and Easton both have an agenda. Hanna has a crush and wants to date Bear, and Easton approaches him about a job.

Hanna enlists Easton to help her win over Bear. And when he helps her with kissing, they reaslize maybe there is more to their friendship!

It was a fun read with some great banter!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Author Collective 20 - Jelsba Media Group for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

When is all you ever wanted in front of your nose but you just don't see it? This enemy-to-lovers story will warm your heart. Like all the rest of the Wilders Easton has a unique special love story with his long-lasting friend Hannah. I loved the complexity of this story because it makes everything so much better. I enjoyed reading this book and the story opens a completely new chapter for new characters.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

I know this is a part of a series, but you don’t need to read the previous books to understand the story line or what is happening. This is my first Serena Bell book and I will most definitely be reading the other books in this series! Super enjoyable

This purple cover was the start of how wonderful this book was. It was a great plot and I loved everything about it.

Wilder at Last was my first read from Serena Bell but it will definitely NOT be my last. I cannot wait to go back and read the rest of the Wilder siblings stories.

Easton Wilder and and Hanna have been friends for a long time, pranksters for the long haul. When Bear arrives to do some foraging for summer workshops, everyone is wanting to help out, including those two rivals. Hanna is instantly attracted to Bear and enlists Easton to help her win his heart. Kissing session, outfit shopping time and dating advice are the only things Hanna requires. But Easton may not be helping Hanna win someone else’s heart but his own.

Serena Bell instantly sucked me into the Wilder world and I was rooting for this will they or won’t they couple. The short dual point of view chapters had me sucked in from the beginning. I enjoyed the appropriately placed spice and cannot wait to dive into more of Bell’s stories. I’d suggest anyone who enjoys quick romantic comedy reads to pick up this one and become a wilder at last fan!

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book for an honest review.

I've had this series of books on my TBR pile for a while but got offered this one to review. Not sure why I waited so long to read it but what a great read. Easton is the youngest Wilder and isn't sure of his place but he knows he enjoys annoying Hanna. Hanna is also the youngest of her family (the Hotts) and is used to being left. I cried for Hanna at times and with both her and Easton as they realised what they meant to each other. Look out for the new series which follows Hanna's brothers return to Rush Creek.

Yes!
A slow-burn romance with enough witty dialogue to keep you going. This was a really fun, quick read.

This is a sweetly sexy, heartwarming and emotional journey filled with engaging charters, witty dialog, exciting twists, thrilling passion and sweetly exciting teacher to so much more romance. A second chance with so much heart, joy and healing laughter.

This book is adorable , romance and some heat too, I really loved Easton and Hanna, I loved their pranks and banter. I really enjoyed the dual POV, when they are done well like this is it’s always so good to see the male leads side of the story.