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Smith Brothers #2
Wild Man
The first time I saw Beau Smith’s face, I fell for him… hard. There’s just a few tiny problems. He lives wild. I’ve never left the city. He wants a wife who can handle his harsh world. I just want him.
He’s been burnt in the past, and he won’t let me in easily, but there’s no denying the spark between us, so intense it could set the woods on fire. And with every hot and dirty night we spend together, I can feel his walls crumbling.
But once he realizes I’m not what he signed up for, that I lied to him about who I am — will he still want me, or will I lose my wild man forever?
Warning: The Smith Brothers are not just identical twins, they’re big, burly, bearded, insanely hot mountain men. They’re also sweet, and very, very dirty. Did I mention dirty?
He’s been burnt in the past, and he won’t let me in easily, but there’s no denying the spark between us, so intense it could set the woods on fire. And with every hot and dirty night we spend together, I can feel his walls crumbling.
But once he realizes I’m not what he signed up for, that I lied to him about who I am — will he still want me, or will I lose my wild man forever?
Warning: The Smith Brothers are not just identical twins, they’re big, burly, bearded, insanely hot mountain men. They’re also sweet, and very, very dirty. Did I mention dirty?
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 28, 2017
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53 books1,268 followersSherilee Gray is a kiwi girl and lives in beautiful New Zealand with her husband and their two children. When she isn't writing sexy contemporary and paranormal romance, searching for her next alpha hero on Pinterest, or fueling her voracious book addiction, she can be found dreaming of far off places with a mug of tea in one hand and a bar of chocolate in the other.
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November 20, 2017
RATING 4.5 STARS
Wild Man is book two in The Smith Brothers series by Sherilee Gray. I fell in love with the first book in this series, Mountain Man, where we met the first of these hot twin Smith brothers, Hank. Now it is his brother Beau’s turn to see if he can get his own happily ever after.
Where Hank had lived his entire life on that mountain in Colorado, Beau ran from it for years, trying to find happiness elsewhere. But he couldn’t find it. He knew the only happy ending he would get was on his mountain. So for four years he has been building his own home near his brother, preparing a home for a wife he hopes to eventually find.
Six months ago Beau posted an ad for a wife. He knew he could never love a woman. He didn’t ever want to put himself in a position where he could be hurt like his mother hurt his father. But after seeing how happy his brother was with Birdie and their two adorable twin daughters, he wanted a companion for himself, someone to fish and hunt with, that could share his love of life on the mountain.
Freya was a city girl in Denver but she was lonely. When she saw Beau’s ad, she felt the connection right away. She fell for him at first sight. They spent six months talking on the phone. Now it is time to meet in person to see if their connection is real. One big problem, though. Freya was so smitten with Beau, she wanted him to like her too. So, she might have fibbed a bit and told him she grew up on a ranch and was an avid fisherwoman and loved to hunt. She also told him she was a great cook which she was not. But her plan is to spend their whole two weeks in bed. He was sure to fall in love with her by then and the truth wouldn’t matter. It was a good plan, right?
Of course, nothing goes right. So many times Freya tries to tell Beau the truth but the words just won’t come. She is so in love with him and she is sure he feels something for her as well. Could he ever love her the way she loves him?
This is a sexy, sweet short story with a mountain man sure to make you swoon. Freya was so adorable. She really did try to be a mountain woman. But it was Beau that needed a kick in the pants and to come to terms with how he really felt. Would he realize it in time, or would it be too late?
Sherilee Gray has done it again with this one. She creates these characters that are so easy to love. Freya and Beau had me from the start. And it didn’t hurt that we got some little updates on Hank and Birdie as well. So if you love a sexy, swoony mountain man who will literally sweep you off your feet, this one’s for you!
Wild Man is book two in The Smith Brothers series by Sherilee Gray. I fell in love with the first book in this series, Mountain Man, where we met the first of these hot twin Smith brothers, Hank. Now it is his brother Beau’s turn to see if he can get his own happily ever after.
Where Hank had lived his entire life on that mountain in Colorado, Beau ran from it for years, trying to find happiness elsewhere. But he couldn’t find it. He knew the only happy ending he would get was on his mountain. So for four years he has been building his own home near his brother, preparing a home for a wife he hopes to eventually find.
Six months ago Beau posted an ad for a wife. He knew he could never love a woman. He didn’t ever want to put himself in a position where he could be hurt like his mother hurt his father. But after seeing how happy his brother was with Birdie and their two adorable twin daughters, he wanted a companion for himself, someone to fish and hunt with, that could share his love of life on the mountain.
Freya was a city girl in Denver but she was lonely. When she saw Beau’s ad, she felt the connection right away. She fell for him at first sight. They spent six months talking on the phone. Now it is time to meet in person to see if their connection is real. One big problem, though. Freya was so smitten with Beau, she wanted him to like her too. So, she might have fibbed a bit and told him she grew up on a ranch and was an avid fisherwoman and loved to hunt. She also told him she was a great cook which she was not. But her plan is to spend their whole two weeks in bed. He was sure to fall in love with her by then and the truth wouldn’t matter. It was a good plan, right?
Of course, nothing goes right. So many times Freya tries to tell Beau the truth but the words just won’t come. She is so in love with him and she is sure he feels something for her as well. Could he ever love her the way she loves him?
This is a sexy, sweet short story with a mountain man sure to make you swoon. Freya was so adorable. She really did try to be a mountain woman. But it was Beau that needed a kick in the pants and to come to terms with how he really felt. Would he realize it in time, or would it be too late?
Sherilee Gray has done it again with this one. She creates these characters that are so easy to love. Freya and Beau had me from the start. And it didn’t hurt that we got some little updates on Hank and Birdie as well. So if you love a sexy, swoony mountain man who will literally sweep you off your feet, this one’s for you!
August 20, 2020
3 stars
Wild Man is the second book in the Smith Brother's series, and it's about Hank's twin brother Beau. Beau is looking for a wife and companion but he's not looking for love. He meets Freya online and there is an instant attraction. They talk for 6 months before she comes to meet him in person. I liked both Beau and Freya, but I didn't love the fact that so much of their relationship was built on a lie. Still, this was another sweet and sexy read with a great alpha hero and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Beau didn’t believe in love at all. He wasn’t looking for it, didn’t want it. Love was never going to be a part of the deal.
Wild Man is the second book in the Smith Brother's series, and it's about Hank's twin brother Beau. Beau is looking for a wife and companion but he's not looking for love. He meets Freya online and there is an instant attraction. They talk for 6 months before she comes to meet him in person. I liked both Beau and Freya, but I didn't love the fact that so much of their relationship was built on a lie. Still, this was another sweet and sexy read with a great alpha hero and I'm looking forward to reading more.
November 16, 2017
4.5 - "It took a determined city girl to make me see the light." Stars!
Wild Man gives us the second Smith Brother’s story, and awwww I just loved Beau.
Beau has taken to on-line dating to try and meet a woman that fits in with his needs. Someone who is happy in the outdoors, likes hunting, fishing and generally getting down and dirty with nature. And Freya Thomas seems to fit the bill perfectly, what with living on a ranch as a child and going rabbit hunting with her uncle…
"You look just like your pictures…"
"You’re even more beautiful."
Except, city-girl Freya hasn’t been totally honest with Beau, and it doesn’t take long for him to work out that Nature and Freya are definitely not synchronizing as one.
"You’re too good to be true."
Another short, sexy and sweet read, with a few giggles thrown in for good measure this time. I loved Beau, I could understand why Freya did what she did, and I enjoyed their coming together in-spite of the odds.
ARC generously provided by the author, and it was my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review in exchange.
Wild Man gives us the second Smith Brother’s story, and awwww I just loved Beau.
Beau has taken to on-line dating to try and meet a woman that fits in with his needs. Someone who is happy in the outdoors, likes hunting, fishing and generally getting down and dirty with nature. And Freya Thomas seems to fit the bill perfectly, what with living on a ranch as a child and going rabbit hunting with her uncle…
"You look just like your pictures…"
"You’re even more beautiful."
Except, city-girl Freya hasn’t been totally honest with Beau, and it doesn’t take long for him to work out that Nature and Freya are definitely not synchronizing as one.
"You’re too good to be true."
Another short, sexy and sweet read, with a few giggles thrown in for good measure this time. I loved Beau, I could understand why Freya did what she did, and I enjoyed their coming together in-spite of the odds.
ARC generously provided by the author, and it was my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review in exchange.
July 22, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4.5 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've been on the hunt for "feel good" books lately, light escape reads and this is IT .
Wild Man (and the previous Mountain Man—Beau's twin story, Hank) are both cute, steamy, fast paced and pretty straighforward stories.
Online dating, City Girl Meets Wild Mountain Man, Love unrequited, a little catfishing and some delicious forced proximity setting with a bit of slow burn going on.
Bonus? The chemistry between Freya and Beau on page is hot, hot, hot, even more so thanks to Beau rewarding us with some delicious dirty talk. Oh, yeah. This one hit all the marks for me!
I can't wait to read more from Sherilee Gray.
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I've been on the hunt for "feel good" books lately, light escape reads and this is IT .
Wild Man (and the previous Mountain Man—Beau's twin story, Hank) are both cute, steamy, fast paced and pretty straighforward stories.
Online dating, City Girl Meets Wild Mountain Man, Love unrequited, a little catfishing and some delicious forced proximity setting with a bit of slow burn going on.
Bonus? The chemistry between Freya and Beau on page is hot, hot, hot, even more so thanks to Beau rewarding us with some delicious dirty talk. Oh, yeah. This one hit all the marks for me!
I can't wait to read more from Sherilee Gray.
More reviews and book talk at :
You can find me here too ☞
November 18, 2017
Freya met Beau on a dating website. He was looking for a wife and his only requirements were that she could, hunt, fish, cook and love the outdoors. Simple, right? Freya did not meet any of those requirements. But the fact that she was attracted to him and then over the next six months fell in love with him as they corresponded, helped her to decide to leave her broken life behind and head to the mountains.
As a young man, Beau made the decision to leave the mountains at a time when his family needed him most. Now that he’s built a home for himself he needs a wife. Freya seems like the perfect companion and she understands that love is not in the equation.
I always love a big burly hero and this author does them right as well as heroines. Beau and Freya are no exception. They both have baggage that must eventually be dealt with, but for now they are ignoring it all to embrace this thing between them. And let me just say, what they have is hot and steamy and downright dirty at times.
This is a fast read that is well rounded and filled with humor, steam and a touch of angst. The perfect story in my opinion. I absolutely loved everything about Beau and Freya!
What an awesome read The Smith Brothers have turned out to be and I hate that there were only two of them because I need more mountain men.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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No apparent triggers
As a young man, Beau made the decision to leave the mountains at a time when his family needed him most. Now that he’s built a home for himself he needs a wife. Freya seems like the perfect companion and she understands that love is not in the equation.
I always love a big burly hero and this author does them right as well as heroines. Beau and Freya are no exception. They both have baggage that must eventually be dealt with, but for now they are ignoring it all to embrace this thing between them. And let me just say, what they have is hot and steamy and downright dirty at times.
This is a fast read that is well rounded and filled with humor, steam and a touch of angst. The perfect story in my opinion. I absolutely loved everything about Beau and Freya!
What an awesome read The Smith Brothers have turned out to be and I hate that there were only two of them because I need more mountain men.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Dual POV
Safe
No apparent triggers
April 8, 2021
I think I like the first one best. Hank and Birdie. Thought I wouldn't read this one, but I was in the right mood. The reasons for Beau not wanting to be in love was kinda... whatever. Do people really think that way??
Anyway, it was a quick romp. I love big, gruff, manly men, and I got my fix :)
Anyway, it was a quick romp. I love big, gruff, manly men, and I got my fix :)
October 9, 2019
Big, burly mountain man, Beau Smith, places an dating profile online to meet a strong, independent country gal. He is looking for a woman to work along side him. A woman that can handle his simple lifestyle. Freya is that woman. Or is she?
Freya felt an instant pull towards Beau. She couldn't help but to stretch the truth to get to meet a man like him. He has invited her to his new home, and she hopes that she can keep up this charade. Beau is too good to be true and she hasn't come this far to lose him now.
Overall, this was a good little novella. It had emotion, steam, and a little humor. Also, this is a standalone so don't feel like you have to read the first book before starting this one. I didn't. Sherilee Gray is now on my radar, and I will keep an eye out for her books moving forward!
3 Stars!
Freya felt an instant pull towards Beau. She couldn't help but to stretch the truth to get to meet a man like him. He has invited her to his new home, and she hopes that she can keep up this charade. Beau is too good to be true and she hasn't come this far to lose him now.
Overall, this was a good little novella. It had emotion, steam, and a little humor. Also, this is a standalone so don't feel like you have to read the first book before starting this one. I didn't. Sherilee Gray is now on my radar, and I will keep an eye out for her books moving forward!
3 Stars!
November 28, 2017
A quick and easy read about Beau Smith and Freya Thomas. They meet online and after 6 months of chatting decided to meet in person. They plan a two week trip in the mountains, to see if Freya would want or be able to live there. She surprises him a week earlier than expected and things don't go according to plan.
This is perfect for those in-between moments and had enough heat to make it interesting.
This is perfect for those in-between moments and had enough heat to make it interesting.
March 18, 2018
One word...Hotttt
July 29, 2020
Holy hot twin brother!
Beau Smith is the twin brother of Hank from the first book, Mountain Man.
The sexy, hot AF, bearded wild man needs a wife. He wants her compatible and competent, but minus the love part. Love is a deal-breaker. His mother is the reason for that. She up and left when he was very young. So he believes removing any love from the equation will solve any problems of a future broken heart.
Freya and Beau have been chatting back and forth for the past 6 months after meeting online. She decides to surprise him with a visit one day. She knows he isn’t looking for love, but it’s too late for her, she has already fallen for him. Maybe she can get him to reciprocate those feelings by doing all the things his checklist requires? You know...the ones she fibbed about already knowing how to do?
City girl & wild mountain man.
What could possibly go wrong?
Freya turns up the charm, and tries super hard to be successful and good at cooking and fishing and hunting and hiking. aka: Beau’s required checklist items
Watching her try to be convincing was entertaining. Watching him realize she had no idea what she was doing, but still allowing her to carry on was adorable.
Even though he’s a large, beast of a man, he’s so very sweet and caring. And also very naughty. And a dirty talker? Hell yes!
This was a quick and steamy and satisfying read for me and I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Beau Smith is the twin brother of Hank from the first book, Mountain Man.
The sexy, hot AF, bearded wild man needs a wife. He wants her compatible and competent, but minus the love part. Love is a deal-breaker. His mother is the reason for that. She up and left when he was very young. So he believes removing any love from the equation will solve any problems of a future broken heart.
Freya and Beau have been chatting back and forth for the past 6 months after meeting online. She decides to surprise him with a visit one day. She knows he isn’t looking for love, but it’s too late for her, she has already fallen for him. Maybe she can get him to reciprocate those feelings by doing all the things his checklist requires? You know...the ones she fibbed about already knowing how to do?
City girl & wild mountain man.
What could possibly go wrong?
Freya turns up the charm, and tries super hard to be successful and good at cooking and fishing and hunting and hiking. aka: Beau’s required checklist items
Watching her try to be convincing was entertaining. Watching him realize she had no idea what she was doing, but still allowing her to carry on was adorable.
Even though he’s a large, beast of a man, he’s so very sweet and caring. And also very naughty. And a dirty talker? Hell yes!
This was a quick and steamy and satisfying read for me and I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
April 9, 2018
Wild Man by Sherilee Gray
Actual Rating: 2 stars
Hmm. So I found the first book in this series, Mountain Man, to be enjoyable enough, if a little short. I had some concerns about this book, partly because I knew Beau was a manwhore and the summary had me a little concerned. I did not think I would be a fan of a relationship rooted in a lie, and the book never quite over came that hurdle for me.
The good:
- I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Beau actually decided to stop sleeping around since the last book and became celibate. He realized he was doing it for all the wrong reasons and is now looking to settle down. This is the only reason I gave this book two stars instead of one.
The bad:
Where do I start?
- The heroine, Freya, saw Beau on a dating site and decided to lie about being outdoorsy since he specified needing a partner who could live in the mountains with him. In actuality, she appears to have nothing in common with him except wanting to bone him.
- Freya arrives on this trip believing she is “in love” with Beau and refers to him as her boyfriend in her head. In contrast, Beau has not mentioned Freya to his brother, Hank, and expects Freya to sleep in the guestroom. I actually cringed when they interacted.
- Both characters had pretty fucked up experiences with their parents (Beau’s mother abandoned him and Hank as children, Freya’s parents neglected her.) These experiences left both severely emotionally crippled and I honestly don’t think either of them was ready for a relationship with ANYONE, much less each other.
- Unfortunately, I just did not think these people belonged together and I actually cheered Freya on when she left Beau to go back to the city. Not good when your reader is actually rooting for your characters to split up... in a romance novel.
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Actual Rating: 2 stars
Hmm. So I found the first book in this series, Mountain Man, to be enjoyable enough, if a little short. I had some concerns about this book, partly because I knew Beau was a manwhore and the summary had me a little concerned. I did not think I would be a fan of a relationship rooted in a lie, and the book never quite over came that hurdle for me.
The good:
- I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Beau actually decided to stop sleeping around since the last book and became celibate. He realized he was doing it for all the wrong reasons and is now looking to settle down. This is the only reason I gave this book two stars instead of one.
The bad:
Where do I start?
- The heroine, Freya, saw Beau on a dating site and decided to lie about being outdoorsy since he specified needing a partner who could live in the mountains with him. In actuality, she appears to have nothing in common with him except wanting to bone him.
- Freya arrives on this trip believing she is “in love” with Beau and refers to him as her boyfriend in her head. In contrast, Beau has not mentioned Freya to his brother, Hank, and expects Freya to sleep in the guestroom. I actually cringed when they interacted.
- Both characters had pretty fucked up experiences with their parents (Beau’s mother abandoned him and Hank as children, Freya’s parents neglected her.) These experiences left both severely emotionally crippled and I honestly don’t think either of them was ready for a relationship with ANYONE, much less each other.
- Unfortunately, I just did not think these people belonged together and I actually cheered Freya on when she left Beau to go back to the city. Not good when your reader is actually rooting for your characters to split up... in a romance novel.
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December 2, 2017
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed Wild Man by Sherilee Gray.
The storyline was hot, entertaining and I couldn't put it down.
Beau and Freya are likable, endearing characters that I easily connected with. Their story touched my heart, they made me smile, they made me swoon and they made me sigh.
I loved Beau and Freya together, they found love and comfort in each other and totally deserved their HEA.
Thank you Sherilee Gray for writing the Smith Brothers series, both books have been a joy to read and I highly recommend them.
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I really enjoyed Wild Man by Sherilee Gray.
The storyline was hot, entertaining and I couldn't put it down.
Beau and Freya are likable, endearing characters that I easily connected with. Their story touched my heart, they made me smile, they made me swoon and they made me sigh.
I loved Beau and Freya together, they found love and comfort in each other and totally deserved their HEA.
Thank you Sherilee Gray for writing the Smith Brothers series, both books have been a joy to read and I highly recommend them.
*Get your copy now*
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*An ARC was provided in exchange for my honest thoughts.*
September 15, 2019
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Short and sweet. Both the hero and the heroine was easy to like, and I really felt the build up of their love for each other throughout the story.
It could have been even better, given a little more room and time. For example it would have been great to experience their first conversations and be there with them from the start.
Still, it was a great short story. The most important things were given attention, and it was such a cute ride while it lasted.
Spoiler alert!
Plot:
The guy, Beau, and the girl, Freya, met at a dating site. He had described in detail how he wanted his future wife to be. She fell instantly, but realized she had to lie in order to have a chance with him. She hoped he would change his mind about her not being able to fish, hunt and cook as soon as he fell in love with her. Despite the fact he had told her from the beginning that he was incapable of love, and that he was only looking for a perfect partner minus love. They talked for 6 months, but the book starts off with her driving to his house one week before they initially decided to meet. During the next two weeks, she fails to meet his criteria, even though their chemistry and connection is better than they both hoped for. She can’t cook, fish or hunt. On the last day, she tells him she loves him. He’s shocked and angry, and tells her he found out early on that she didn’t meet his criteria, and now being in love with him, she’s nothing like he wanted. After three weeks of no contact, he finally realizes why he’s been miserable. He’s in love with her too. He calls her, but she refuses to hear him out and hangs up. He shows up at her door, and hears him out and they finally get her together. A year later, they have a boy named Connor and are back in his house in the mountain.
Short and sweet. Both the hero and the heroine was easy to like, and I really felt the build up of their love for each other throughout the story.
It could have been even better, given a little more room and time. For example it would have been great to experience their first conversations and be there with them from the start.
Still, it was a great short story. The most important things were given attention, and it was such a cute ride while it lasted.
Spoiler alert!
Plot:
The guy, Beau, and the girl, Freya, met at a dating site. He had described in detail how he wanted his future wife to be. She fell instantly, but realized she had to lie in order to have a chance with him. She hoped he would change his mind about her not being able to fish, hunt and cook as soon as he fell in love with her. Despite the fact he had told her from the beginning that he was incapable of love, and that he was only looking for a perfect partner minus love. They talked for 6 months, but the book starts off with her driving to his house one week before they initially decided to meet. During the next two weeks, she fails to meet his criteria, even though their chemistry and connection is better than they both hoped for. She can’t cook, fish or hunt. On the last day, she tells him she loves him. He’s shocked and angry, and tells her he found out early on that she didn’t meet his criteria, and now being in love with him, she’s nothing like he wanted. After three weeks of no contact, he finally realizes why he’s been miserable. He’s in love with her too. He calls her, but she refuses to hear him out and hangs up. He shows up at her door, and hears him out and they finally get her together. A year later, they have a boy named Connor and are back in his house in the mountain.
December 20, 2017
Kinda like catfishing only the h is good looking. While I’m a fan of insta-love, I am not a fan of liars. The h is a huge liar coz she was saying that she knows how to live in the country/mountain when she really doesn’t. I hated the heroine because the Hero was really upfront about his activities and his desire to find someone who can also live rough in the mountain. Honestly I don’t see how they can live HEA forever coz the heroine would get bored and prolly won’t be good at the household chores needed for living in a mountain cabin.
November 13, 2017
This book was a little more angsty than book 1, but I still really enjoyed it. Beau had a very different set of life experiences from his twin brother Hank, the hero of book 1, and it made him react to things in a different way. He was determined not to love, even convinced that he was incapable, and that it wasn't real anyway. Freya was determined to prove him wrong.
Beau Smith is a mountain man through and through. He grew up in that rough life, with his twin brother Hank. After their mom split and their dad died, they were raised by their grandfather. But, once Beau grew up, he didn't think he wanted the mountain life anymore, so he struck out on his own, and left Hank to take care of their ailing grandpa. He lived wild, drinking too much, and sleeping with women he didn't care about. He didn't come back to the mountain until after he had heard about his grandfather's death, and decided he did want the mountain life after all. So, he's spent the last 4 years building a house, and settling in. Now, he just needs to find a companionable wife, who is capable of living his type of outdoor lifestyle, and who wants kids. But, love is not on the table. He met Freya through an online dating service 6 months ago, and they've been talking nonstop. Things are looking up.
Freya did not have an ideal childhood. Her parents were selfish, never really showing her any affection. She's not sure they were ever capable of it. So, now she's looking for love, and to start a family of her own. When she "meets" Beau online, sparks fly. She falls for him at the first sight of his photo, and she's determined to make him hers. Even if she has to lie about her background. She's an all around city girl. She's never fished, or hunted, or even hiked for that matter. But a few white lies to claim the man of her dreams won't hurt, right? But what if they do? What will happen when Beau finds out she's too good to be true?
Beau and Freya's chemistry is strong and immediate. They already know each other after corresponding for 6 months, so it's not really the same as it would typically be when meeting someone for the first time. The only problem is that Beau has no idea she's been lying about her background and skill set. Every time something happens where she doesn't seem to know what she's doing, she plays it off, and he lets her. He's suspicious, but he wants her to be the one so badly he's overlooking it. Every time she tries to tell him the truth, he seems to find another way of distracting her, and she lets him. They keep doing this back and forth dance, and while it was enjoyable, I was always waiting for the bottom to drop out.
I really liked Beau, though he had some serious issues to confront regarding his past, his loved ones, and his feelings in general. I liked Freya, though I think she got off a little too easy when it came to her lies being exposed. I really enjoyed the way the story wrapped up, and I am glad that I read this duet of books. I really enjoy this author, and I've especially enjoyed the softer, sweeter side she's shown here, since her books are usually much darker, and much more full of angst. I will be looking out for what's next from her!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Beau Smith is a mountain man through and through. He grew up in that rough life, with his twin brother Hank. After their mom split and their dad died, they were raised by their grandfather. But, once Beau grew up, he didn't think he wanted the mountain life anymore, so he struck out on his own, and left Hank to take care of their ailing grandpa. He lived wild, drinking too much, and sleeping with women he didn't care about. He didn't come back to the mountain until after he had heard about his grandfather's death, and decided he did want the mountain life after all. So, he's spent the last 4 years building a house, and settling in. Now, he just needs to find a companionable wife, who is capable of living his type of outdoor lifestyle, and who wants kids. But, love is not on the table. He met Freya through an online dating service 6 months ago, and they've been talking nonstop. Things are looking up.
Freya did not have an ideal childhood. Her parents were selfish, never really showing her any affection. She's not sure they were ever capable of it. So, now she's looking for love, and to start a family of her own. When she "meets" Beau online, sparks fly. She falls for him at the first sight of his photo, and she's determined to make him hers. Even if she has to lie about her background. She's an all around city girl. She's never fished, or hunted, or even hiked for that matter. But a few white lies to claim the man of her dreams won't hurt, right? But what if they do? What will happen when Beau finds out she's too good to be true?
Beau and Freya's chemistry is strong and immediate. They already know each other after corresponding for 6 months, so it's not really the same as it would typically be when meeting someone for the first time. The only problem is that Beau has no idea she's been lying about her background and skill set. Every time something happens where she doesn't seem to know what she's doing, she plays it off, and he lets her. He's suspicious, but he wants her to be the one so badly he's overlooking it. Every time she tries to tell him the truth, he seems to find another way of distracting her, and she lets him. They keep doing this back and forth dance, and while it was enjoyable, I was always waiting for the bottom to drop out.
I really liked Beau, though he had some serious issues to confront regarding his past, his loved ones, and his feelings in general. I liked Freya, though I think she got off a little too easy when it came to her lies being exposed. I really enjoyed the way the story wrapped up, and I am glad that I read this duet of books. I really enjoy this author, and I've especially enjoyed the softer, sweeter side she's shown here, since her books are usually much darker, and much more full of angst. I will be looking out for what's next from her!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
July 24, 2025
This book is going to make me scream.
First of all, there are real compatibility issues here. It’s not “I love you, I don’t love you.” It’s real lifestyle issues that love doesn’t fix. He wants an outdoorsy woman and she’s not that. She wants a fairytale love and he’s being pragmatic.
It’s a romance book so, of course, they end up together. But if this was real life, it’ll surely end in disaster. Beau, especially considering how impatient and demanding he is, will quickly get tired of trying to make the thing with Freya work. And Freya, who can’t do even basic chores like cooking, will completely fall apart? (This doesn’t even track for her character. If her parents were indeed neglectful, wouldn’t it make more sense that she’d be more independent and know how to take care of herself at least? Even after the lies she told about her past and capabilities came out, they never really explained what kind of upbringing she had apart from saying her parents were distant)
And Freya, exactly how sad is she? She doesn’t need love, she needs therapy and self-work. But what annoys me the most is that after speaking to Beau for six whole months prior to their meeting, she didn’t even try to learn the things she lied about. Why not? Then she quit her job abruptly and the next thing she’s running to a man? A week earlier than planned? She’s a wreck. She shouldn’t be in a romance story. She should be in a women’s fiction and the only right way for this total cringe-fest with Beau to end is with her learning her lesson and they going their separate ways. Unfortunately, love fixes everything.
One thing I like is how each character called out their faults. At least the author was aware of how flawed the characters are.
What I’m not okay with is the resolution. Compatibility is one thing love can’t solve. He wants someone she’s not. So what happens in future when love’s no longer passionate or intense, when all Freya has to offer is herself and her incompatibility with the lifestyle they’d be living? I predict disaster. Yes, we got the lovey-dovey one year later with a baby epilogue, but no proof that she knows how to fish or hunt.
Now, I want a book on them ten years later proving that they shouldn’t have gotten together at all and I was right! lol
First of all, there are real compatibility issues here. It’s not “I love you, I don’t love you.” It’s real lifestyle issues that love doesn’t fix. He wants an outdoorsy woman and she’s not that. She wants a fairytale love and he’s being pragmatic.
It’s a romance book so, of course, they end up together. But if this was real life, it’ll surely end in disaster. Beau, especially considering how impatient and demanding he is, will quickly get tired of trying to make the thing with Freya work. And Freya, who can’t do even basic chores like cooking, will completely fall apart? (This doesn’t even track for her character. If her parents were indeed neglectful, wouldn’t it make more sense that she’d be more independent and know how to take care of herself at least? Even after the lies she told about her past and capabilities came out, they never really explained what kind of upbringing she had apart from saying her parents were distant)
And Freya, exactly how sad is she? She doesn’t need love, she needs therapy and self-work. But what annoys me the most is that after speaking to Beau for six whole months prior to their meeting, she didn’t even try to learn the things she lied about. Why not? Then she quit her job abruptly and the next thing she’s running to a man? A week earlier than planned? She’s a wreck. She shouldn’t be in a romance story. She should be in a women’s fiction and the only right way for this total cringe-fest with Beau to end is with her learning her lesson and they going their separate ways. Unfortunately, love fixes everything.
One thing I like is how each character called out their faults. At least the author was aware of how flawed the characters are.
What I’m not okay with is the resolution. Compatibility is one thing love can’t solve. He wants someone she’s not. So what happens in future when love’s no longer passionate or intense, when all Freya has to offer is herself and her incompatibility with the lifestyle they’d be living? I predict disaster. Yes, we got the lovey-dovey one year later with a baby epilogue, but no proof that she knows how to fish or hunt.
Now, I want a book on them ten years later proving that they shouldn’t have gotten together at all and I was right! lol
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February 1, 2021
I wasn’t originally going to read this because I didn’t really care for Beau ever since I read about him from his twin Hank’s story in the last book. But I said screw it and decided to just go for it.
Apparently Beau used to be a manwhore but has been celibate for the last 4 years, wanting to build his cabin in the wilderness and find someone to share his life with out in the wild. He posted an ad on a dating site headlined with ”Man seeking wife.” and Freya responded.
...except Beau wanted someone who was familiar with living in the wild, who could cook and fish and hunt and hike the forest, so she lied about it. She’s never really done any of those things and grew up in the city.
They talked online, text message, and on the phone for 6 months and she decided to come to his cabin for a visit.
They had sexual chemistry but it was obvious to Beau that she didn’t know anything about living in the wild, but he never said anything and she never really ended up coming clean. He said he didn’t want love but she was in love with him anyway.
There was some drama, she ended up going back home. Beau then realized that he did in fact love her after she left and decided to win her back.
Epilogues and happily ever afters.
This was just okay for me. Freya annoyed me with her lying, Beau annoyed me just... because. I didn’t really feel much of anything between them. This was about a 2.5⭐️ for me. The flow and writing wasn’t bad though.
Apparently Beau used to be a manwhore but has been celibate for the last 4 years, wanting to build his cabin in the wilderness and find someone to share his life with out in the wild. He posted an ad on a dating site headlined with ”Man seeking wife.” and Freya responded.
...except Beau wanted someone who was familiar with living in the wild, who could cook and fish and hunt and hike the forest, so she lied about it. She’s never really done any of those things and grew up in the city.
They talked online, text message, and on the phone for 6 months and she decided to come to his cabin for a visit.
They had sexual chemistry but it was obvious to Beau that she didn’t know anything about living in the wild, but he never said anything and she never really ended up coming clean. He said he didn’t want love but she was in love with him anyway.
There was some drama, she ended up going back home. Beau then realized that he did in fact love her after she left and decided to win her back.
Epilogues and happily ever afters.
This was just okay for me. Freya annoyed me with her lying, Beau annoyed me just... because. I didn’t really feel much of anything between them. This was about a 2.5⭐️ for me. The flow and writing wasn’t bad though.
December 3, 2017
Whew lawsy! I do believe I'm having a case of the vapors, this book was so HAWT I'm still fannin' m'self! And I can't decide which of those sexy Smith boys was my favorite. Can I have them both? Anyway, now I've got to check out Ms. Gray's backlog because these were my first books by this author. If the rest of her heroes is HALF as steamy as these two mountain men, I'm in a whole heap of trouble!
November 27, 2020
I wanted to check this one out despite the first one being so so for me. Sadly this one wasn't any better. I could tell that Freya lied about her past and is in over her head. Beau is odd to me, wanting a wife, but not love and I'm thinking it won't go well once he gets Freya to admit to she is a city girl. Sadly I won't be around for this as this one just isn't for me.
November 14, 2017
This is the second book in this series and it's about Hank's twin, Beau. Beau is looking for a wife, a wife who can cook, clean, hunt, fish, and have his babies. But, though he wants a wife, he is not interested in the love part. Freya seems to fit the bill, they have been talking for 6 months and when she shows up at his house a week early, things get off to a rocky start. Beau soon realizes that Freya is not what she has portrayed herself to be, but does that really matter? Read and see.
Short, steamy, and sweet story. It hits all the right buttons and is just the thing you need to escape the stress of your day. I really enjoyed getting to know Beau and Freya, I just wish there was more. All in all a good read!
***I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book provided by the author***
Short, steamy, and sweet story. It hits all the right buttons and is just the thing you need to escape the stress of your day. I really enjoyed getting to know Beau and Freya, I just wish there was more. All in all a good read!
***I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book provided by the author***
June 28, 2018
A fun, quick and steamy read!
January 9, 2018
Loved it!
Determined city girl vs. Rugged mountain man and happily ever after guaranteed! Tragic pasts makes him wary and her determined, what could go wrong with that?
Determined city girl vs. Rugged mountain man and happily ever after guaranteed! Tragic pasts makes him wary and her determined, what could go wrong with that?
December 27, 2025
Rating: 3.5 ⭐ (I really liked it)
Honestly, there’s not much for me to say about this book—it’s great. The length is spot-on, and the premise immediately draws you in. You can’t help but fall in love with both of these idiots and want them to be happy. It’s a cozy, smutty little read that hits all the right notes.
Honestly, there’s not much for me to say about this book—it’s great. The length is spot-on, and the premise immediately draws you in. You can’t help but fall in love with both of these idiots and want them to be happy. It’s a cozy, smutty little read that hits all the right notes.
July 28, 2020
Loved it
Brilliant loved this. Time for Beau to meet his girl who he has been talking to for the past six months except she has turned up a week earlier.
Freya goes to see Beau a week earlier with her quitting her job and her roommate moving in her boyfriend without telling her she is ready for a change and what a change it is. The visit doesn’t start well her car ends up in a ditch on the road to Beau’s so Freya decides to walk but when she gets to the house and recognises Beau he turns picks his gun up and shoots. First thinking he is a psychopath she screams only when she stumbles on the dead bear does she understand.
Beau thought Freya would of known not to walk without a gun because of bears after that things just don’t add up they decide to go fishing next day and Freya couldn’t fish it all went down hill from there but the chemistry between them was soo good.
On the last night Freya said the three little words she knew Beau wouldn’t say them as before when they where just talking he had said he couldn’t love anyone but still wanted a life and what he was looking for and Freya didn’t match them she knew she had lied and Beau confronted her.
Beau didn’t know how to react but with anger how Freya had lied to him but it wasn’t that he was scared at what he was feeling but he still let Freya drive back to her life but his wasn’t the same without her. Beau knows he needs to get her as soon as he admitted to himself that he loved her since phoning her didn’t work going on person is the only way.
Brilliant loved this. Time for Beau to meet his girl who he has been talking to for the past six months except she has turned up a week earlier.
Freya goes to see Beau a week earlier with her quitting her job and her roommate moving in her boyfriend without telling her she is ready for a change and what a change it is. The visit doesn’t start well her car ends up in a ditch on the road to Beau’s so Freya decides to walk but when she gets to the house and recognises Beau he turns picks his gun up and shoots. First thinking he is a psychopath she screams only when she stumbles on the dead bear does she understand.
Beau thought Freya would of known not to walk without a gun because of bears after that things just don’t add up they decide to go fishing next day and Freya couldn’t fish it all went down hill from there but the chemistry between them was soo good.
On the last night Freya said the three little words she knew Beau wouldn’t say them as before when they where just talking he had said he couldn’t love anyone but still wanted a life and what he was looking for and Freya didn’t match them she knew she had lied and Beau confronted her.
Beau didn’t know how to react but with anger how Freya had lied to him but it wasn’t that he was scared at what he was feeling but he still let Freya drive back to her life but his wasn’t the same without her. Beau knows he needs to get her as soon as he admitted to himself that he loved her since phoning her didn’t work going on person is the only way.
April 26, 2018
Beau Smith, Hank's identical twin brother, wasn't always a recluse, but before he returned to the mountain he learned that love isn't for him and that all he wants is a woman who can hack it in the wilderness and help him raise a family...and some great sexual chemistry wouldn't hurt either. He's been talking online with Freya who seems to fit the bill, but he's surprised when she shows up early for her visit. The chemistry is there, but Freya doesn't seem to be the outdoors woman she claimed to be. And this terrifies Freya because she's been lying to Beau, hoping their chemistry and her love would be enough to have him falling in love with her. But now she's afraid he's going to learn that she lied and send her packing back to the city.
This was still hot, but not as good as the first one. Beau doesn't have that awkward, gruff way about him that Hank did. Beau has the experience and is still a sweetheart and he's all charm. But really, Beau wasn't the problem. Sure he had his hang-ups and these are the main cause of the angst but it all worked well for the story. I had a bit more trouble connecting with Freya, who basically lied to Beau so he'd like her (while online) and then showed up hoping they'd spend all the time in bed and he'd never learn of her lies. But I have to wonder at how not-thought-out that was. If she's hoping for a future with him then of course he's going to learn about the lies. And if he's so anti-love then she'd have to plan for that not being a deterrent to his anger/betrayal. I didn't dislike Freya, but neither did she thrill me. And she cried a lot. Still a good story, but like I said, the first one was my favorite.
This was still hot, but not as good as the first one. Beau doesn't have that awkward, gruff way about him that Hank did. Beau has the experience and is still a sweetheart and he's all charm. But really, Beau wasn't the problem. Sure he had his hang-ups and these are the main cause of the angst but it all worked well for the story. I had a bit more trouble connecting with Freya, who basically lied to Beau so he'd like her (while online) and then showed up hoping they'd spend all the time in bed and he'd never learn of her lies. But I have to wonder at how not-thought-out that was. If she's hoping for a future with him then of course he's going to learn about the lies. And if he's so anti-love then she'd have to plan for that not being a deterrent to his anger/betrayal. I didn't dislike Freya, but neither did she thrill me. And she cried a lot. Still a good story, but like I said, the first one was my favorite.
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November 19, 2017
Beau watched his brother find love and settle down, and now he wants that too, but meeting his perfect girl has proved to be quite hard. He needs someone who is willing to live in the boonies and live off the land, and those kind of women are far and few between, so he turns to a dating site that he hopes will find him his perfect girl. And he finds Freya, she is beautiful, witty, and seems to have all the qualities he wants in a woman... it's almost as if she is too good to be true.
Between the pages of this scintillating little read you will meet Beau Smith, and his lovely counterpart Freya, and have the opportunity to follow them on their very steamy journey. These two love birds weren't having any luck finding love the old tradition way so they turned to a matchmaking site to find a mate and wound up far more than they anticipated. I loved this newest offering from Ms. Gray, her story line was very captivating, the characters were amazing, and it contained some of hottest little encounters I've read in a while, she is definitely a master at crafting steamy tales! Highly recommend this one, it will put a smile on your face, and have your tablet overheating!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
Between the pages of this scintillating little read you will meet Beau Smith, and his lovely counterpart Freya, and have the opportunity to follow them on their very steamy journey. These two love birds weren't having any luck finding love the old tradition way so they turned to a matchmaking site to find a mate and wound up far more than they anticipated. I loved this newest offering from Ms. Gray, her story line was very captivating, the characters were amazing, and it contained some of hottest little encounters I've read in a while, she is definitely a master at crafting steamy tales! Highly recommend this one, it will put a smile on your face, and have your tablet overheating!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
March 4, 2025
I finished this series, though admittedly, I read it out of order, ending with this book, which was my least favorite. Based on the blurbs, I suspected it would be, hence saving it for last. My main issue was Beau, the male lead. He came across as incredibly unlikeable. I consistently found myself hoping Freya would leave him. He exhibited no redeeming qualities, attempting to mold her into something she wasn't and harshly criticizing her mistakes. His treatment of her as a guest was poor, and the entire premise felt like a bizarre audition for a wife. He doesn’t tell his brother about Freya which clearly hurt her feelings, created unnecessary awkwardness, yet she inexplicably slept with him immediately afterward.
The only part I genuinely appreciated was the third-act conflict when Freya left. Her refusal to reconcile and her recognition of her pattern of chasing toxic relationships due to her upbringing was powerful. I loved when she hung up on him. However, predictably, it's a romance, so they ended up together. While I understood the necessity of a happy ending, I felt the resolution was too swift. After Beau's consistently poor behavior, the reconciliation needed significantly more development and genuine remorse to feel earned.
The only part I genuinely appreciated was the third-act conflict when Freya left. Her refusal to reconcile and her recognition of her pattern of chasing toxic relationships due to her upbringing was powerful. I loved when she hung up on him. However, predictably, it's a romance, so they ended up together. While I understood the necessity of a happy ending, I felt the resolution was too swift. After Beau's consistently poor behavior, the reconciliation needed significantly more development and genuine remorse to feel earned.
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November 29, 2017
I think I love “Wild Man” even more than “Mountain Man” the first book. Beau is Hank's twin brother but he hasn't always stayed on the mountain. For a time Beau lived in the city, was wild, drinking too much and sleeping around. After his grandfather dies he returns to the mountain to build a house and settle down. Beau is looking for the perfect mountain woman who can hunt, fish and is low maintenance. Freya is looking for a simple life with a good man. They meet on the internet and begin corresponding. Freya does not fill any of Beau's prerequisites but she pretends she does. She surprises Beau by coming to the mountain earlier than expected. As they get to know each other Beau realizes that Freya lied and cannot fish or hunt etc and is not the mountain girl of his dreams. What will Beau do now that he knows the truth. Does he love Freya? Is he willing to forgive the deceit? “Wild Man” although a quick read is very emotional and romantic. A one-click must.
I am voluntarily reviewing an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I am voluntarily reviewing an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
November 28, 2017
Beau was raised with his brother Hank by their grandfather after their parents split up. Now Beau is a mountain man through and through - he just needed reminding. he left and went "wild" in the city with booze and women he didn't want. When their grandfather dies he knows that he needs to go back home and he's been building his life there for four years now. Whilst Hank had a relatively easy romance, Beau is more resistant and can't see the wood, or in this case Freya, for the trees! They meet via an online dating service and chat for over six months and she embellishes her skills somewhat. When they finally meet the chemistry is there in buckets. Beau just has to believe that Freya is the woman for him. This is a fun read by Sherilee Gray that I thoroughly enjoyed and you don't need to have read book 1 to be able to read this. I received an arc of this book and voluntarily leave my honest review of it here. Both are great books that I
August 25, 2025
I loved the first book in this series, but this one was a letdown for me.
Their entire relationship starts out as a lie. Freya pretty much paints herself as his perfect woman and lies about the things that she can do. She keeps this up for six months while they get to know each other through emails and texts. She doesn't do anything to learn how to cook or fish or anything else she claims she can do and just shows up one day hoping that he will be so in love with her the other stuff will just be easily forgiven. I had a hard time liking her.
Beau, on the other hand, wasn't the same guy we meet in the first book imo. That guy seemed a bit more carefree. This guy was not. In book one he urges Hank to go after the woman he loves. In this one he claims love isn't real and he isn't interested in a love match. He was a little too stubborn for my taste.
The smut was good though. The dirty talk was top notch. So that's why I give this one three stars.
Their entire relationship starts out as a lie. Freya pretty much paints herself as his perfect woman and lies about the things that she can do. She keeps this up for six months while they get to know each other through emails and texts. She doesn't do anything to learn how to cook or fish or anything else she claims she can do and just shows up one day hoping that he will be so in love with her the other stuff will just be easily forgiven. I had a hard time liking her.
Beau, on the other hand, wasn't the same guy we meet in the first book imo. That guy seemed a bit more carefree. This guy was not. In book one he urges Hank to go after the woman he loves. In this one he claims love isn't real and he isn't interested in a love match. He was a little too stubborn for my taste.
The smut was good though. The dirty talk was top notch. So that's why I give this one three stars.
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