Newly divorced, Avery Hart returns home to Wildwood eager to take on her dream opportunity and transform her family’s dive bar into her own bakery. The contractor for hire isn’t just a master with his hands—he’s big, built, and wears a tool belt like nobody’s business. Despite being an ex-con, Trace Hutton is irresistible. Too bad he’d never go for someone as inexperienced as Avery.Trace needs to … Avery.
Trace needs to focus on the job at hand, not daydream about smearing icing all over the sexy baker…and licking it off. This job is the key to getting his construction company back on its feet after his time in prison. Besides, no one deserves a fresh start more than Avery, and she certainly won’t get that with him.
After a delectable night of passion (and pie), Trace craves something more. But he’ll be damned if he’ll let his checkered past crush her dreams. And as Avery starts to realize how Trace fulfills more than just her physical needs, she struggles with whether to let her history decide her future, or explore the wild new possibilities of forever…
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Avery Hart has returned home to get a fresh start. After a marriage that ended in disaster she is planning to live her dream which includes fixing her father’s bar. When she hires Trace Hutton to do the remodel though she doesn’t realize that he will become the most important thing in her life. Trace has a past though and will Avery be willing to stick by his side even when the going gets tough?
Great read. The chemistry is off the charts and I liked that both had their own share of baggage. Can’t wait to try more from this author.
Oh, Avery and Trace. These two are beautiful together. As Trace works to restore Avery’s family bar into her bakery/café, he finds himself constantly drawn to the light that is Avery but he doesn’t seem himself worthy of her. Yet, he loves their banter and interactions and gets bolder with his flirting. Avery thought she had found the right life until her marriage fell apart. She is hesitant to start any new relationships, working night and day to build her bakery brand but Trace keeps drawing her in. Add in their individual family drama and you find two people driven to prove they can succeed. But will they let themselves find love at the same time?
5 Delicious Stars
I have been a HUGE fan of Skye Jordan’s ever since I discovered her Renegades series a couple of years ago. She has definitely become a must read author for me and with Wild Kisses, she continues to prove to me why.
This book is all about second chances…Avery Hart is freshly divorced from a marriage that looking back, was a shamble and lie for eight long years. Now she is being given the chance to make her dreams come true and open the bakery and café she so desperately wants. Trace Hutton is an ex-con trying desperately to rebuild his life one day at a time, but in a small town everyone is always quick to remind him of his past and shortcomings. Avery decides to take the advice of her sister and hires Trace to do the remodel for her. Soon their friendly banter turns into sexy flirting and then leading to some seriously sexiness that will leave your Kindle smoking!
Wild Kisses is one of Skye’s best yet and left me feeling exhilarated. It’s sweet, it’s sexy, it’s raw, it’s suspenseful, it’s heartbreaking at times, it’s downright touching and left me wanting more! I can’t wait for the next one!
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
I do believe this is my favorite of Skye Jordan most recent releases.
“I’m not fearless. I’m just less afraid of being with you than I am of hating myself because I passed up the chance.”
We could all take a lesson from Avery, and take more chances! And if there was a Trace Hutton in my life you can bet I’d be taking all kinds of chances on that man. Deliciously gruff, terribly misunderstood, and surprisingly tender and caring, Trace is a man I’d want by my side- through all of lifes ups and downs.
I love the journey that Wild Kisses takes us on. Avery and Trace each have a past that colors their outlooks on the future. Avery’s marriage at a young age, and recent divorce, have left her not wanting any kind of permanent commitment. Trace’s time in jail, his reputation as an ex-con, has left him believing he’s not worthy of anything more than the one night stands he makes a habit of. But there’s an attraction and connection between these 2, one that, try as they might, can’t be denied. And as much as they fight it, as much as they try to keep things simple and easy, there’s nothing simple and easy when it comes to how they feel about each other.
Avery and Trace, as different as they are, are so perfect together. Avery brings light and goodness into Trace’s life, something he’s been missing for a long time. With Avery, Trace is sweet and caring, he’s protective, and wants what is best for her…even if that means fighting his attraction to her and staying away. But that’s so much easier said than done, and he really stands no chance when it comes to his feelings for her. I just adore that man.
Wild Kisses is not just a touching tale of the struggles one goes through on the path to finding love, it’s also a heartwarming story of families and friendships. I love the little town of Wildwood, and can’t wait to visit again! I have a feeling we’ll be in for quite a ride when Chloe comes to town!