Wilder Flint was the worst mistake of my life.I should have known better than to fall for his cruel charms and cut-glass eyes, but I was good at calculus and bad at understanding people.He shredded my heart to pieces. I spent ten years forgetting Wilder Flint, and it took every minute.Of course he shows up again. He’s got the same blue eyes, the same cocky grin, and a brand-new swagger that makes … cocky grin, and a brand-new swagger that makes me weak in the knees.
I’ve got a summer research project in the Arctic and three canceled flights. Wilder’s got a plane.
But when we crash deep in the middle of nowhere, all we’ve got is each other.
I hate Wilder. I hate him in the depths of my soul, with a fire and fury I’ve never felt about anything else.
But that doesn’t mean I can resist him.
After all, love and hate aren’t so different.
The Savage Wild is a full-length novel and a complete standalone!
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Love it. The chemistry between Wilder and Imogen is like fire and ice and explosive. Lovers turned enemies. Then they are in a plane crash and try to figure out what they really mean to each other
Characters = 4/5
Plot = 5/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 2/5
Action = 5/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 1/5
Stars = 4
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Loved the plot. Plane crash in the freezing forest with ex lover/enemy is fantastic. So much danger lurking, a romance re-blooming, and spiciness.
Characters were great too.
-Imogen is the outcast. She’s shy but extremely smart and broken. If she can let go of some bad past memories then she will be alright.
-Wilder is the big man on campus. Worried about what his friends and family think about him. He made it clear that he doesn’t pick Imogen but when he grows up he smarts up. Life and death can certainly make someone second guess their choices.
All in all, the book was great. I would recommend it!
Roxie Noir you rock! This book was fantastic; it might be my favourite. I love that the characters have diverse careers – especially Imogen – science is cool, especially for girls. I love the storyline, the different settings, reminding us of the awkward times of our lives and most of all, I love Wilder’s redemption. Grab this one, it is great!
KU read but not one I will reread. Sorry I read it this time.
Enjoyed the plane crash part of the story but took forever to find out what happened back in high school.
Wish more reviews had said how loathsome the male character was.
The hero is definitely one if the worst behaved I have read about.
Thought Wilder was a manwhore jerk and didn’t really care for him even at the end. Especially with his cheating obnoxious behaviour.
Imogen was too good for him but as always, after telling him to get lost twice, she gives him a chance as he Skyped her whilst she is at the remote research station. This obviously means he has changed.
I always roll my eyes at women who pine for years and years and never move on with their lives then believe this narcissistic spoilt cheater can change.
Didn’t really find out if it was Wilder or Melissa behind the rotten act at prom.
I finished this book last night. I’ve started reading another one, but I just keep thinking about Imogen and Wilder. I can’t get them out of my head. I miss them. I truly didn’t want the book to end because I knew how sad I was going to be. I don’t know how Roxie does it, but every time I read one of her books I feel like I have new friends. This book is filled with powerful scenes and situations. As you discover Imogen’s and Wilder’s history in short spurts throughout the book, you come to realize how they are the way they are. This is definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year so far. I don’t expect that to change. Although I consider all of Roxie Noir’s books good (yes, I’ve read them all), this one has really touched me. I definitely recommend this book to all. You won’t be disappointed in the least.
Despite needing to make sure I was bundled up while reading this (hey, I live in Vegas and Roxie’s description of Imogen & Wilder’s wilderness adventures was VIVID! I grew up in places with winter, I knew how that cold must feel!); I enjoyed being submerged in their world. A second chance romance. Imogen is intelligent, introverted, a bit awkward, and fantastic. Wilder is the rich, popular guy who finally gets that the world does not revolve around him. Roxie’s books always have heat (and boy, does this one deliver) but they also have heart. I loved it! A must read!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review
Imogen and Wilder are putting proof to theory of the thin line between between love and hate. Imogen was the quintessence nerdy bookworm girl in high school. She never thought thought for one moment The Wilder Flint, popular jock extraordinary would ever look her way. But look he did until it all came tumbling down spectacularly. The seething furying still hasn’t dissipated even after ten years, but he is her last resort to get to her Summer Research project. She just never thought a simple flight would end with them stranded alone in the wilds of Canada. Now they have only one another to rely on to survive and in doing so soon old feeling start to resurface. Survival turns to friendship, friendship turn to trust, trust turns to love.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
To say I dislike Wilder is an understatement. He was a jerk in high school and when we meet him 10yrs later, he’s still pretty much a jerk. I don’t understand why he would feel like he was the injured party. Did he get better toward the end of the book? Maybe but in my eyes he didn’t grovel enough.
Genre: Romance – Second chance, enemies-to-lovers, action
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: No
POV: Imogen and Wilder
Steam-Level: Slow burn to toasty
5/5
The Savage Wild in an epic story of survival and trust. The history between Imogen and Wilder slowly unfolds throughout their present day situation. Roxie Noir does an excellent job of portraying young love, hurt, betrayal and some not-so-nice thoughts. I absolutely love both Imogen and Wilder and you can relate to their story. The Savage Wild kept me on the edge of my seat, feeling like I was on the precipice of falling off a cliff. This book was so well done. I absolutely love Roxie Noir and her writing. It’s both gritty and heartwarming. The Savage Wild is an excellent addition to my library.
3.5
The Savage Wild was a good read. I’ve really liked a lot of Roxie Noir’s books but this one wasn’t my favorite. I liked the surviving in the wild story line but I didn’t love the characters, especially Wilder.
Wilder and Imogen met in high school. Wilder was a rich and popular mean boy. Imogen was the beautiful but weird nerdy girl. When Wilder set his sights on her, Imogen should have ran but instead she fell for him. Wilder wanted to be with Imogen but only in secret. When something happens that would bring their relationship to light Wilder becomes Imogen’s worse nightmare. A nightmare that Imogen will spend the next ten years trying to forget. Unfortunately for her fate is not always kind and has her encountering Wilder when she’s desperately trying to find a way to make it to her chartered flight. Wilder turns out to be the only one that can get her there. Things go from uncomfortable to down right painful when the two are plunged into a unexpected situation where they’ll have to depend on and help each other to survive the wild. Will they be able to reconcile and overcome the past in order to make it out alive?
This was a good story, but certainly not my favorite of Roxie Noir’s that I’ve read to date. There’s all the angst from flashbacks to the couple’s high school days, and drama from the present as well as they try to navigate through the minefield of their forced renewed proximity. And that’s even aside from all the trauma of the plane crash and resultant attempt at survival and rescue.
The characters were authentic and believable; their individual thoughts and feelings understandable and convincing, if not always sympathetic. I just had a real hard time even liking Wilder after the things that he intentionally did to hurt Imogen, both in the past and present, let alone rooting for him.
I did, however, really appreciate the committment that he (finally!) made to her near the end of the story. It seemed like he finally gained some insight, once he realized that repeating the same mistakes he made in the past would almost surely end in the same result. It was refreshing to see him grow up and mature. And to see him rewarded with Imogen’s love and trust eventually. Although I doubt that I would have been so quick to forgive him.
Still, it was a good solid love story with some definite action moments, interesting plot twists, spicy scenes, and obvious emotional growth for the characters and their relationship, despite the odds being stacked so heavily against them.
I grew up in the midwest. You know, where it gets VERY cold? Like below 0? Well I am very aware of what snow and cold feel like. It’s springtime in Colorado now and as I’m reading this story…I’M SO COLD! Roxie does such an amazing job describing the sensations that even though its 70+ here…I’m so cold. I feel it. The desolation of being in the middle of nowhere? The aloneness? I felt it. I felt lost in snow as I was sucked into this book. It’s that good.
The characters drove me crazy at times and made me want to scream but that adds to the story. I, however, did feel that they were not acting their age a lot of the time. Sure, Wilder did a horrible thing to Imogen but she isn’t a saint either. After ten years, I understand the trauma is that bad but to not be able to be a decent human being to another is beyond me. She made the situation they were in 10x worse by being so bitchy and inconsiderate as to make their trek to safety easier.
I give this story a five for keeping me on the edge of my seat.
OMG Roxie another hit,Imogen and Wilder’s story was off the hook from the start i was brought on a wild ride with both of them form there past right to the present,OMG I love there chemistry and interaction between them was of the charts. so ONE-CLICK NOW to see hows there story plays out. I would definitely recommend story you won’t be disappointed,I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy
What a breathtaking story! Have you been waiting for this story, because it is more then worth the wait. It is engaging and romantic. Get ready to be transported into a wonderful and amazing world! I loved Imogen and Marcus. This is more then a high school romance/second chance story. It’s a brilliant take on a heart warming, being who you are, knowing yourself story.
Marcus, well, he is an a$% for parts of this story, but he has to be so that you can love him even more when he learns his heart. Imogen is such a sweet and strong women, love her. The story spans both high school and then years later for their second chance. I loved the rediscovering of each other, the truths that were brought up and how Marcus grew and Imogen didn’t compromise herself.
I have been reading this author for years, and have never read a “bad” story. This one, however was just plain brilliant, could not put it down or get enough.
Roxie Noir done a wonderful job in bringing Imogen and Wilder to life. Love watching Wilder grow into becoming a man that deserved the love of Imogen. A fantastic read.
After 10 years apart fate brings Wilder and Imogene but it is not a welcome sight and neither are happy about it then things go from bad to worse after their plane crashes. I have to say I really loved how its not all insta love there is friction, the desire to live, hate and regret we see before we see sparks between them and it made you really connect with them all while getting glimpses at their past to see how they came to hate each other so. This was a fantastic and refreshing read about second chances and really working hard at trying to win you one true love back. Now I really want to a book about Grayson because I think he would be great to read about with the small glimpse we got of him!
I liked the story but had a really hard time with Wilder. In my opinion there was nothing to like about him. Wilder is mean, rude, egotistical, self centered and doesn’t listen. In short he ruined the book for me. I loved Imogen she is smart, nerdy and a fighter. Roxie Noir brought me into Imogen world and I could feel her pain. This is one time I was rooting for the heroine to find someone worthy of her. In my opinion Roxie Noir did a good job of letting me feel the fear of Wilder and Imogen. Overall I could not put the book done even though I could not stand Wilder. If you like second chance love stories with a hero that is an absolute jerk, then I recommend. I received an ARC edition for my honest and voluntary review.