REVIEW: Wilder at Last by Serena Bell

Wilder at Last by Serena Bell: Easton and Hanna have been a part of each others lives for as long as both of them can remember, with their never ending pranks, banter and barbs they have become two sides to the same coin. Things begin to get interesting between these two long time frenemies when famous celeb chief and survivalist Bear comes into town to do a few trips with Wilder Adventure both Easton and Hanna find themselves vying for Bears attention, only difference being Easton wants to get Bear to hire him for a job, whereas Hanna is trying to get into Bear’s pants! So when Hanna suggest that they help each other achieve their goals it should be a no brainer after all who better to help make East look good than his own bestie and who better to help doll up a girl than the panty-melter himself? But somewhere between shopping trips, revamping wardrobes and practice kissing something changes between Easton and Hanna… and now East can’t help but want to convince Hanna that he is her ideal guy not some fame hungry camera pony…

Wilder At Last was the absolute best way to end one of my all time favourite series! I have totally fallen in love with these Wilders and their passion for the outdoors, this family has been one of the easiest to love and root one. This book was everything that I could have wanted and more from a slow burn friends to lovers romance, we have been getting snippets of Hanna and East right from book one and let me just say that the wait was so worth it.

I just adored Hanna to bits, she was one of the easiest to love female characters that I have ever read. Not only was she a total tomboy but she was so completely comfortable in herself. I loved the fact that she was a plus size, nature loving girl boss that had a softer side she didn’t like to show too often. I really enjoyed getting too see her open up to the other girls in the group and in a way find her footing with being more open about expressing her feeling. More than this I love the fact that the girls understood her all along and never pushed her into oversharing. All in all Hanna was a gem and I loved getting to see her get comfortable with her curves and embrace her awkward flirting.

Now I think it is safe to say that Easton is the most charming of the Wilder siblings after all he is known as the panty-melter. I think the best way to describe him would be to say that he is the ideal book boyfriend all wrapped up in a rouged outdoorsman. East was the perfect combination of laid back charm but at the same time a guy not afraid to put in the long hours and hard work. I really liked getting to see him stand up and express himself to Gabe and the rest of the family and finally put his foot down on his worth and what he can bring to the table. More than this I loved how soft and sweet he was with Hanna, even when they were bantering and pranking each other he always had a gentleness to him. This only made me love following him as he realised his feelings for Hanna as he tried to help her win another man. This was just gold to read really.

Aside from amazing chemistry the thing that really made these two so easy to love was how comfortable they were together. I loved getting too see them more so naturally from frenemies to best friends to lovers, these two have always been meant for each other they just need that little push to get them to both realise this. The chemistry between Hanna and East was on point and this only intensified as the book went on, I think it would be safe to say we all wanted them to get it on! I loved the stone thing they shared and how it played a role in their grand gesture. These two could not be more perfect for each other.

I loved getting to see the entire Wilder family back together and seeing them all poking in each others business. This family is easily one of the best in all of the book world. I loved getting to see Buck again and back at this soulmate prediction antics, really this dog is hilarious!

Wilder At Last was the perfect slow burn, silly cute friends to lovers read and the best way to end a brilliant series. I can not say this enough but the Wilder Adventure series is a must read for all romance fans! As sad as I am to say good bye to the Wilders I can not wait to see what Bell has planned for the Hott brothers!

Book Info:

Publication: February 7, 2023 | Jelsba Media Group | Wilder Adventures #5

My frenemy just asked me to help her win the man of her dreams.

Easton: For as long as I can remember, I’ve been giving Hanna a hard time—and she’s been giving it right back. She’s the thorn in my side, the pebble in my shoe, and the woman most likely to off me in my sleep. And the feeling is a hundred percent mutual.

So we’re both shocked to find ourselves on the same side of a project: helping Hanna win the heart of the celebrity forager-slash-chef hired by my family’s business to give summer workshops.

It shouldn’t be a big deal. A wardrobe evaluation. A shopping trip. Maybe some how-to-get-the-guy advice. I’m an expert on matters of the heart—or, at least matters of the mattress—and for the first time, Hanna is more interested in hearing what I have to say than in mocking me for my nickname: Easton the panty-melter.

But as Hanna starts to trust me and open up, I see her differently. She’s not so much blunt as refreshingly honest, not so much a plain Jane in baggy clothes as… deliciously curvy. And hidden under that spiky, steely exterior is a soft heart she doesn’t show anyone.

Suddenly, the project includes ogling Hanna in dressing room mirrors. Offering her kissing lessons. And desperately trying not to give in to the sizzling heat between us.

I have to let her know the plan has changed: I’ll still help her get the guy she wants. I just need to somehow convince her that it’s me.