Mila Stubbs is starting her dream job as a forest ranger. The downside, it’s close to where she grew up. After years of bullying at the hands of Drake Scott, and the death of her parents, she fled to the city. Now she’s back and has put her life in danger by doing so. She has no idea of the power which lies dormant inside her.Elias Crane has been waiting his whole life for ‘The One’. A chance … chance meeting with Mila in the forest changes his life forever. Even though he realises she has no idea what is going on deep undercover of the trees, and the untold connection between them, the powerful pull to her drives him to the edge of insanity.
As they become close, the danger for Mila escalates. Drake Scott and his father have plans for her. They want her for breeding purposes. And when she’s taken captive, Elias must reach her before it’s too late.
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This is book one of the series. It was a really good read. You can predict a bit what will happen but it will not stop you from turning each page to find out what happens. This book is different from other shifter books. Elias is a deer shifter. Mila moves away and after a few years she feels a tug calling her home. She has a connection to the animals and a bit more. Ready to read book two.
Great start to The Protectors Series. Mila is finally back where she grew up. She had missed the forest. It had always called to her. When she meets Elias things become clearer. This book has lots of action and amazing characters. I can’t wait for the next book.
5/5 Stars
Wild Desire (The Protectors Series #1) by Toya Richardson
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Richardson. It is the first book in The Protector Series. This series can be read as standalones.
Mila has come back to her hometown after being pushed out. She was bullied when she was younger because she was different. She could hear and communicate with animals. The quote I chose for Mila is: “I’d forgotten how beautiful it is here.”
Elias has finally found his mate. The thing is though is one of the other Supernats is the cause for her pain. When he takes her to meet everyone on the good side he’s taken back to how kind she is. The quote I chose for Elias is: “You’ve given Morgan hope he’ll see his daughter again. He’s been all over the world consulting with all our strongest seers and not one has ever seen his daughter.”
Highly recommended for Paranormal Romance lovers.
Wild Desire is book one of The Protector Series by Toya Richardson. You start with Mila Stubbs who came back to her hometown as a forest ranger, then you also meet Elias Crane who has been waiting for his true mate to appear. With Drake Scott trying to torture Mila from her past and get in the way of her and Elias, there is so much going on in this book, I fell in love! You’ve got lots of love, hate, and friendships in between! Great job Toya on an amazing series. I can’t wait to start the rest of the series. So many options it’s great!
Wild Desire is a paranormal shifter novel where the shifters were different than what you would normally expect. I still enjoyed the shifter aspect, and how she brought it out in the story. Mila has returned home years after her parents’ death. Immediately you know she is in danger. Atmosphere was well done as well as character development. I loved the twists in this story. The suspense kept me going – couldn’t put this book down. I look forward to the next books in the series!
Wild Desire is the first book by Toya Richardson that I have read. I loved the connection between Mila and Elias and the way they argued with each other. It makes me sad that I haven’t read her books until now. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Love this book! Wild Desire has a slightly different spin on paranormal characters, which I Loved, not the same old story line… for me I found this book to be a fast paced easy read which I always enjoy…love, paranormals, and evil villains, what more could you ask for?
Wild Desire (Protectors Series Book 1) By Toya Richardson- reviews by Erica Banes
Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson
4 Stars
I wasn’t sure how to rate this book. It doesn’t deserve a three but it’s not quite a four either. I’ll give it a 3.5. After reading the back of the book, I was excited to read it. After finishing it, I feel a little let down.
Things I liked:
The idea behind the storyline was excellent. With all the craziness in the world today, having Scott Tech as the bad guys made the story believable. I can actually see something like this happening in our world. I wouldn’t even be surprised.
I loved the fact that the main characters were deer shifters. The main focus in shifter books is usually on the wolf. It was refreshing to read a story about other shifters.
I liked the idea of a legion of protectors watching over unsuspecting humans. This idea can lead to so many more books.
Things I didn’t like:
Mila was up in arms at first about the whole mate and supernatural thing. Within a few hours, Mila (who’s a virgin) was jumping into bed with Elias and totally accepting everything. It was unrealistic to have that dramatic a change within that time frame.
Drake, who is supposed to be her nemesis, turned out to be a spoiled brat who would throw tantrums like a two year old. It was disappointing. Maybe he’ll be a better bad guy in part two.
Lastly, I feel like the characters lacked depth. Because of this, the story didn’t suck me in and hold my undivided attention. I read the book and enjoyed it but not as much as I should have.
I adore a good paranormal romance! Toya Richardson has crafted a great story with many twists involved. Its my first read by her, and will not be the last
As we are introduced to Elias and Mila you can’t help but fall in love. They are both fierce, loyal, and strong characters. The chemistry between them is off the charts and the sexual chemistry can be felt coming off the pages.
When Mila decides to return home after many years due to feeling the pull she discovers a lot about her hometown. Nothing is as she once believed. There is a whole other world of shifters and protectors, and she is one of them who is powerful in her own right. When she meets Elias she learns he is a deer shifter as well as her mate. She must adjust to this new information and fight against Drake who was her childhood bully, and wants her still for his own selfish needs.
This book was full of action, steam, and suspense. It was an all around fun read and I cannot wait for more in the series.
This was my first Toya Richardson book, and I really enjoyed it. Being centered around Mila and Elias as fated mates there is romance, action, drama and a bit of suspense – all the makings for a great Paranormal Romance. The connection between Mila and Elias is well written, and overall, the Characters in the book are extremely likable. I look forward to reading more books in this series.
Wild DESIRE in deed.
Dam… this book is just so good, emotional, spice, sexy, great characters, paranormal/fantastic wolrd.
I never thought I cpould find a book about this kinda subject so well done and so envolving, it made me feel every single sensation and the way that the autor builds up the attraction and the powerful desire makes you feel like you are living it youserlf. Is being so long since a book made me feel this way and I can truly say that if you are looking up for that kind of warmth and flow of feelings THIS book is for you.
Love every single aspect of it and I literally can’t wait to read the next one.
The whole story is so fast but natural that makes you understand that theres a bigger conection bettwen the characters and their world.
Wild Desire
The Protector Series
Book 1
By Toya Richardson
This is a full length Paranormal Romance. A story for those over 18 due to the adult theme.
Mila Stubbs has always had a love for animals. So finding her wandering a forest is normal for this soon to be forest ranger. With her job starting soon she needed to get settled in. Mila has always had a hard life. With her parents killed and the Bully Drake Scott. Moving to the city was her only option. However moving back to ner home will put her in Danger, but she was not a kid anymore. Elias Crane has found his mate, but she has no idea. With Mila in danger it’s Elias who comes to rescue her. But will these two unlikely people become mated? Will Elias convince Mila she is his mate! Will Drake finely be stopped before he hurts or kills somebody else?
Toya Richardson is my new favorite paranormal author. Her story is fast paced and she leaves you wanting so much more. I was drawn in on the first page and could not stop reading, until the last page had been read. The characters in this story have strong roles and Mila is no push over. She is strong willed and has no problem taking what is hers. As for Elias, he is too hot to handle. The romance between these two people is nothing more than HOT! Hot! HOT! Well Done Toya Richardson! Well Done!
Wow! This was such a good book! So most of the time when you read shifter books, its all romance and sex or fighting and fighting! Wild Desire by Toya Richardson has a perfect mix of that in between that you don’t see often. I’m not sure if I would have picked up this book if I had only read the summary, but the few reviews convinced me!
Mila and Elias pissed me off at first! To tease each other and make a mess of things like they did at first makes you have to read more so you can see how they fix it. I very much enjoyed learning more about the community and how it functions. I look forward to reading more of Toya Richardson!
This is the frist book of the Protectors series. Milla has escaped the city after the death of her parents knowing some foul play a foot. She wants to know the truth. Finding your mate after this is so confusing right. This is a great read.
I loved this paranormal romance! Wild Desires by Toya Richardson had everything I would need to satisfy my obsession with supernatural beings, if it be shifters, vampires, witches, etc.
Mila is a character well written who has major developments happened throughout and the author did not disappoint when writing about her growth.
Then there’s Elias who has so much depth and culture written into his character. The growth between Elias and Mila by themselves and together is wonderfully written. I really couldn’t rave about it more!
When their livelihood is threatened Elias, being Mila’ mate, would do everything in his power to keep her safe. Being shapeshifters as well as having other powers, has drawn interest from Scott Tech for experimentation and torture.
Do they succeed?
Do they fail?
Or do they do enough to keep themselves and their own family safe?
All that and so so much more is here, within the pages of this book. I dare you to find out what happens!
A shifter romance that’s spicy spicy nearly the whole way through is a fabulous escape from reality. Mila and Elias have an entertaining relationship from their first meeting. I found myself gasping and clutching my imaginary pearls with some of the very alpha comments that Elias made. Mila handles it well from a woman’s point of view.
The antagonist in this book is a group of vile science type people, led by the daddy’s boy Drake Scott. Drake Scott has had it out for Mila since she was in grade school and there are no limits to how far he will go to terrorize her life. I was on the edge of my seat a good portion of this book and was not disappointed by the ending. I’ll be keeping an eye out for the next book in this series.
Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson is one of the best shifter/romance books that I have read in a long time. This great novel has a Alpha male that knows it’s his job to protect his mate and his pack and he knows just how to do it. Meanwhile his mate is not just a meek girl like so many authors portray them but she is fiery and feisty. But between the writers intense writing, incredible details, and just the overall story Ms. Richardson will have you hooked by the end of chapter one. Fast paced full of suspense, drama, and more, trust me when I say that you won’t want to put Wild Desire down once you start it.
Wild Desire by Toya Richardson is the first book in The Protectors series. This is a good story with some likeable characters. There is a great mix of paranormal and romance, neither one seemingly to overshadow the other.
There were a few times in the story that I wish there has been a little more detail or it hadn’t felt quite a rushed but I think overall the author has created an enjoyable story. This book has set the background for the next books to follow. I thought this was was a thoroughly enjoyable book and I am looking forward to next one.
I thought this was a good book as I have never read anything written by this author before. I wasn’t sure what to expect from her but found that her writing was very sexy and suspenseful. I thought she did a wonderful job describing the characters, so you felt connected with them emotionally and physically. There were several twists and turns along the way that I was expecting so she did have me biting my nails in certain parts of the book. I am excited to see what she does with the story and the characters from here on out.
Mila and Elias set the pages on fire!!! I absolutely loved the first book in The Protectors series. The first interaction between Mila and Elias is priceless. He lets his emotions take over and doesn’t think before he opens his mouth to firmly stake his claim. I couldn’t help laughing out loud at that. Once I picked this book up I couldn’t seem to tear myself away. There is the perfect combination of romance, heat, danger and action in this book and I really loved all of the other characters that were introduced. I can’t wait to read their stories next! The world that the author Toya Richardson built is like a warm, welcoming extended family that you can’t wait to have a cup of tea with, and just immerse yourself in their magical world.