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 the first book in The Protectors series and its such a good book. I love paranormal romances and this book was really good. The author does an amazing job with the characters. I love how strong and protective Elias is of not only his mate but he whole family, and u also love how strong and fiesty Mila is. They both complement each other and their relationship and bond is so captivating.
Mila returns to her home to work in the forest. When her old high school bully messes with her house she is scared and angry.
After meeting Elias, their first meeting doesn’t go well. Why does Elias claim she is his? Why does she feel such a strong connection towards and with him.
As everything Mila thinks she knows comes unravelled and she realises fantasy and fiction actually exist she needs to learn how to deal with her fated mate and her new skills, all while trying to save herself from the people trying to capture her for their own wicked ends.
4 Stars
Wild Desire is the first book in The Protectors series by Toya Richardson. As I started further into this fantastic series, it has been great to go back and ‘see’ where everything began. This is a superb paranormal romance, with shifters, fated mates, drama, danger, suspense, trauma, fear, action, agendas, and emotion.
Mila Stubbs has had a traumatic past but is hoping her new job will be another step towards a brighter future. The only problem is that being a forest ranger means it will be placing her a little close to her past- one she would much rather forget and leave behind. She knows she might be inviting danger back into her life- but a chance meeting might turn fate in her favour.
If you love a great paranormal story with action, adventure, suspense, and a wonderful romance- then you need this book in your life!
I’m so glad I went back to the beginning!
Thank you, Toya Richardson!
Wild Desire was a good read. This is the first book out of this series I’ve read before. I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect when I picked this book up besides some romance and paranormal shifters. I was not expecting the steam! This book was probably about 70% steam and spicy content. This book had a great storyline, but I feel like it could have been executed better. There was a ton of chances to throw some suspense in there and more action and excitement and it was kind of just skipped over for more sex scenes. I enjoyed reading this book it just didn’t hold my interest like I really wanted it to. I hope the next books in this series gets better! This has potential to be an amazing series!
I loved this story! Mila and Elias are so cute together! This was such a unique twist on a shifters tale. I really enjoyed it. It had just enough fire of the heart and true danger to keep you sucked into the story. I really liked Mila’s character and just that she followed her calling no matter the cost. Elias makes you just melt with his words and just all together sexiness!! You won’t regret reading this!! I can’t wait to read more of the series!
Wow, this book had a whole lot packed into it; it’s definitely not your typical shifter romance!
Characters- Elias is such a sweetie, I love how down to Earth and thoughtful/understanding he is. Then the author also goes, oh he’s a guy I have to make him do a few stupid things too! Love it! Mila at first reminded me of a girl in a horror movie or a drunk girl in a bar bathroom calling her ex- running right into danger and throwing all the common sense out the window, thank goodness Elias is there to ground her and bring out her badassery! Special note- I wish Lily was my sister (wouldn’t hurt to be her either)!
Plot-this was not what I expected at all! I loved that it still had the shifter coming of age/returning to where you belong, but still brought something new to the table with what they are fighting against!
A very different take on the usual shifter romance. Hot, dreamy, interesting, and action packed, this book has it all! Quite the page turner and the feelings came for me hard! It was well written, easy to follow, interesting and attention holding! Can’t wait to find more from the author!
This book was perfectly fit for me I truly felt. I love anything paranormal and myself being a Earth Sign, I love nature and forests, so even the setting fit well with my soul and heart! I was entranced from the beginning, learning of the main character, and as we dove into the deeper parts of the forests, I was just wow, this is put together so well I told myself I need to read more by this author immediately!
I loved how the introduction to the novel as well as this new series for me started out. I found there was mystery and intrigue for myself as the reader leaping off the page. And to me, that is always a definite plus when I start a new book or series! Mila was a strong character who had her burns and scars from life, she had lost a great deal that meant basically a lot to her, and that was her family in well a unfortunate incident. Doing her job is what made her life worth living, and all she needed so she thought. What was in the forest, maybe even Mila would not be prepared for it, in one way or another?
Elias meets Mila. He instantly knows she is the one. They seemed to click right away, but in truth would they both give into the nature of the forests with the trees being their guides? The sexual tension between these two souls was literally was going to make my Kindle not be able to hold books for reading anymore lol. The sexual chemistry was ground breaking and brought more intrigue to my mind than I expected As I read on, things get a bit dark and the story takes off more, for Elias and Mila’s story. I was shocked, stunned, and simply on the edge of my seat at times. I honestly loved the writing style of this author and the characters this author has brought to life!
The book itself brought mystery, intrigue, suspense, and of course paranormal. I enjoyed how it made my mind fill with wonderment and wanting to know more about Elias and his kind, and I wanted Mila and Elias to have the love story both deserved and the passion they could both give one another. Yes, I was constantly cheering for these two souls. I loved how the style of the writing went about and how the novel and all that it contained came together so nicely. I loved it, and I truly need to read the next in the series, as well as more by this talented author! Seriously, read this book, you will have no regrets!
The Story of Elias and Mila feels like a story of love that has overcome so many odds to be. Mila grew up being bullied for being different. She preferred animals to people. Who doesn’t? I know most days, I do. She felt the pull of the forest. After he parents where tragically killed and after being bullied by the jerk, Drake Scott, she left town. Now she is back as a forest ranger….and she put herself right in harm’s way. Drake has her back on his radar. Elias has a few secrets to hide but he has been waiting for a long time to find his mate and now she is here. He throw himself into protecting Mila. These two learn during time of trouble about each other. They go through fire and hell and come out loving each other more on the other side. Mila meets the other supes and together they battle the evil that has befallen on their community. This is a tremendous book. The action sucks you in. the characters all blend together and work in such a way that it just blends naturally. The plot just goes like a river. I couldn’t put the book down.
I will be reading the rest of the series. You have to find out what happens. This is a book that leaves you, the reader, feeling like you are part of the community. You just can’t be left hanging. Great book. One of my must reads of the year! Highly recommend!
Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson. This was a great book in fact I read it in one sitting. Its the story of Mila Stubbs who has been drawn back to her hometown as a Park Ranger after her parents were killed. She is looking into their deaths because she’s not believing what she’s been told. During her investigation she meets Elias Crane who has spent centuries trying to find his soulmate and when he meets Mila he realizes she is it. Mila doesn’t know she’s his soulmate so he’s giving her time to come to terms with it. The more time they spend together the more the chemistry is heating up. Will Mila find the answer’s to her parents death and her soulmate situation? Mila is full of fire and I’m sure she will get answers one way or another. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson is a paranormal romance. I have read a couple of books in this series and realised that I had not read the first one. This is not your normal shifter story as there are a whole variety of shifters. There is lots of danger and drama, suspense, and action that just pops off the page and you feel like you are fighting right alongside of them.
With beloved fated mates and lives on the line they will stop at nothing to keep them safe from the evil so intent on destroying them.
I love a good paranormal story with action and adventure, suspense and romance and this book and series ticks all those boxes.
Wild Desire is the first book in Toya Richardson’s The Protectors Series. It is a paranormal romance with a magical, dangerous forest setting.
I really like the focus on conservation and nature in this book. Mila feels called back to the forest to protect it, knowing the same forces her parents fought against continue to threaten it. She encounters the beautiful local deer, who she soon discovers are more than they first appear. But at the same time she encounters her childhood nemesis, who is illegally hunting in the forest.
At times it felt like the narrative moved too quickly – I would have liked to have more time at the start of the book to get to know Mila and the setting, perhaps with details of her past dripped in more gradually, but then I did like how the immediacy of certain events forced Mila and Elias to skip formalities and dive into their relationship. And there were plenty of mysteries kept for later in the book!
The series focuses on a different couple in each book, allowing Richardson to develop the world whilst giving us a new romance every time. I’m looking forward to reading more of them, and exploring this fantastic world!
For me, this is a four star read. I’d recommend it to fans of paranormal shifter romance, who like a beautiful outdoors setting!
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. What I enjoy most about this author is her ability to pull me into her stories with ease and keep my attention to the end. Her attention to details give her stories a realistic feel. The characters bring the story to life and bring the romance to a new level. This book is no different. It is the first book in this series and what a great start it was. This is a well written story about Mila and Elias. She is starting her dream job of a forest ranger and he has been looking for the one his whole life. What will happen when one chance meeting changes everything for them. This is where the story takes on a suspenseful plot when Mila is taken captive. I really enjoyed their chemistry and growth throughout the plot. The twists and turns that make the story suspenseful kept the story engaging. You don’t want to miss what happens with them. I highly recommend picking up this book today to find out. It is worth the read, for sure.
Mila left her hometown after her parents were killed. Now she’s back and she plans to look into what happened to them. However she never expected to meet Elias and have him tell her that she’s his mate. After learning all these new things she realizes that there’s more going on in her little town than she first thought. Elias wants to claim his mate but knows that she needs to adjust to what she has learned. Yet danger is lurking close by will he be able to wait to claim her? Can they find a way to be together? Will Mila find the answers she’s looking for?
This is a great story that will draw you in from the first chapter on. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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AMAZING! A fantastic, beautifully written read. An intense storyline that holds your attention as you get caught up in the fierce twists and hot chemistry. Plenty of excitement and emotionally heartfelt. A thrilling must read.
This was an intense and suspenseful paranormal romance story with amazing characters. This amazing story has twists, turns, action, adventure, shifters, and love. Good book and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
Love this book! I volunteered to read an advance copy for an honest review.
The first book in the Protectors series a well written story that I was not putting down until I was finished. This is mainly Mila Stubbs and Elias Crane’s story with their friends as they fight against evil. The story has suspense, drama, evil, villains, danger, and romance. I want to read the next book. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Good first book with an interesting heroine who returns home and finds a strange connection to nature and a mysterious man, thrusting her into a whole another world. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a well written paranormal shifter romance with strong characters in Mila and Elias. The author does a fantastic job developing their story and bringing an exciting fated mate read. She pulled me in right from the start and had me glued to the pages with all the twists along the way. She moves the story quickly and smoothly with her perfectly painted scenes and delivers a great read. Loved and recommend this book.
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This is a very good paranormal romance! I loved it! It has suspense, danger, and emotion. Characters are wonderful!
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