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Wildling
A timid woman desperate for love. A wild, young man born of the wilderness. Off-limits desire spirals them toward sure danger—and conflict that will end in death.
A wildling, Ma always called me, born of nature, feral as a fox.
I made a promise to her on her deathbed to look after my heartless Pa, but eight years later, he brings another woman to our homestead in the wilds of Alaska, testing my determination to honor Ma’s memory.
Saige is timid. Beautiful. Unthreatening and desperate for affection, consuming my mind and drawing me in.
I should flee—for both our safety.
But I have nothing to my name, and leaving as winter approaches means certain death, no matter my survival skills.
Pa crosses a line, and the wildling inside me rises like a bear on its hind legs, instinctively needing to show dominance.
This time, I won’t fail to protect the one I love, no matter the cost—even if it means breaking my promise and shedding blood.
A wildling, Ma always called me, born of nature, feral as a fox.
I made a promise to her on her deathbed to look after my heartless Pa, but eight years later, he brings another woman to our homestead in the wilds of Alaska, testing my determination to honor Ma’s memory.
Saige is timid. Beautiful. Unthreatening and desperate for affection, consuming my mind and drawing me in.
I should flee—for both our safety.
But I have nothing to my name, and leaving as winter approaches means certain death, no matter my survival skills.
Pa crosses a line, and the wildling inside me rises like a bear on its hind legs, instinctively needing to show dominance.
This time, I won’t fail to protect the one I love, no matter the cost—even if it means breaking my promise and shedding blood.
- GenresDark RomanceWilderness
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2020
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Lynn Burke
100 books406 followersSpicy romance author Lynn Burke believes everyone deserves healing and a happily ever after. She loves writing hot, inclusive stories of various pairings or triplings and creates characters who will steal your heart.
She is a USA Today Bestselling author, a wrangler of her three spawn, and a farmer's daughter who grows organic food. To escape reality, she hides in a quiet corner with her nose in a book.
She is a USA Today Bestselling author, a wrangler of her three spawn, and a farmer's daughter who grows organic food. To escape reality, she hides in a quiet corner with her nose in a book.
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March 22, 2021
"A wildling of the back country. A hurting woman married to the wrong man. Two aching hearts desperate for love. Affection."
If that doesn't sum up the book in its perfect summary, I don't know what else does.
To say the story moved me, would be an understatement. It crawled beneath my skin, it ensnared me in its trap, I finished well late into the night and then dreamt about it.
It just consumed me whole and I can't stop thinking about it.
An agonizing life struggle of a boy trapped in a vow and a pulsating forbidden relationship form the enter of this blistering story. Filled with equal parts of passion and crudity, it's a vividly captured in its natural stark beautiful landscape by Burke. Edge of the seat Adventure thriller romance that blazes across the Wilderness of North Western Frontier of Alaska. Lynn manages to set the tundra ablaze with her scintillating prose. hot veins of lust run through the story between Flynn & Saige, just beyond the periphery of Callan Kelley !!
In a land Teeming with critters and bears, the deadliest enemy was right there in her bed, from who there was no escape.
The plot got my tabboo/Forbidden trope loving heart galloping merrily in the second chapter itself.
A plane lands, out steps Saige and meets Flynn.....and I was a goner!! A promising start to a well worded, thoroughly researched and intricately detailed book, Burke has done her homework and then some in plotting the life in wilderness with excruciating details, not sugar coating the pill in any way.!! She logs the beauty and the brutality of the harsh landscape, the grit and tenacity it requires to survive it and the accidents and mishaps that are inevitable in living there. Also noteworthy is the fact that her characters are not only authentic in physicality, but their emotions, communication skills and psyche all matches their personalities.
For e.g Saige is introverted, shy so her physique kinda folds in on itself, she can't word her inhibitions or her desires well. Saige legit jumps from the frying pan into the fire, one that will scorch her soul down to Embers. They're smoldering just beneath the surface, covered in ash.
"fuckin’ trapped. Unable to escape. Freedom a long-gone wish."
She finds a soothing glance in Flynn whose proximity gives her the belly flutters she was so desperately searching with Callan. But she knows it's Wrong, she knows it's Sinful and it shall have consequences because Callan is a selfish and cruel master making her his sexual slave and maid.
"I’d started a new life, one I’d never expected or hoped for. One I would have to fill with lies in order to survive—emotionally and possibly physically as well."
Why Callan was like this, why did he commit those horrendous acts of violence to his first wife and now Saige?
When the truth is revealed, my jaw dropped to the floor.
Don't get me wrong I would have wrung his neck myself, given a chance. But I UNDERSTOOD!!
did I still hate him with a passion....YES!
would I want him to bleed to death...ALSO YES!
But did I have an ounce of sympathy for him...NO!
"Wildling...Made for the wilderness, at one with the woods, wildlife, and Mother Nature."
Next main characterization was Flynn. he's powerful and rugged physically but never having interacted socially much, he remains incapable of finesse and etiquette. He says what's in his heart and learns to keep mouth shut with Callan for the fear of backlash. Flynn just captured my heart from get go. His awkward confessions just blurt out in front of Saige, just made my heart melt. His soul is as pure as the waters of the rivers he resides by.
“Can’t help it. I’m a wildling born of the wilderness, Saige. Don’t know the first thing about women, fuckin’, or relationships. Just know I’m drawn to you like Dog to a hare. Like animal blood lust. Need I don’t know how to erase—and don’t want to even though it’s brewing up like that there coffee pot ready to boil over.”
Alone, owner of a bruised and battered heart, somehow he's tied himself up in knots over a promise he made to his Ma and wants to stick to it. I think he was looking for that non-existent thread of maybe affection from his father, but at this point we both had given up.
The story matches the landscape in harshness and ruthlessness, the only soft respite being the Outhouse moments secretively shared. Or should I say snatched by the young couple.
I discovered Lynn Burke by chance. The covers pulled me in, in fact. And I hit the jackpot!! she's grabbed my attention in a tight grasp and now I'm not stopping till I've read her entire back catalogue of books.
5 stars for Grabbing The Happiness
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If that doesn't sum up the book in its perfect summary, I don't know what else does.
To say the story moved me, would be an understatement. It crawled beneath my skin, it ensnared me in its trap, I finished well late into the night and then dreamt about it.
It just consumed me whole and I can't stop thinking about it.
An agonizing life struggle of a boy trapped in a vow and a pulsating forbidden relationship form the enter of this blistering story. Filled with equal parts of passion and crudity, it's a vividly captured in its natural stark beautiful landscape by Burke. Edge of the seat Adventure thriller romance that blazes across the Wilderness of North Western Frontier of Alaska. Lynn manages to set the tundra ablaze with her scintillating prose. hot veins of lust run through the story between Flynn & Saige, just beyond the periphery of Callan Kelley !!
In a land Teeming with critters and bears, the deadliest enemy was right there in her bed, from who there was no escape.
The plot got my tabboo/Forbidden trope loving heart galloping merrily in the second chapter itself.
A plane lands, out steps Saige and meets Flynn.....and I was a goner!! A promising start to a well worded, thoroughly researched and intricately detailed book, Burke has done her homework and then some in plotting the life in wilderness with excruciating details, not sugar coating the pill in any way.!! She logs the beauty and the brutality of the harsh landscape, the grit and tenacity it requires to survive it and the accidents and mishaps that are inevitable in living there. Also noteworthy is the fact that her characters are not only authentic in physicality, but their emotions, communication skills and psyche all matches their personalities.
For e.g Saige is introverted, shy so her physique kinda folds in on itself, she can't word her inhibitions or her desires well. Saige legit jumps from the frying pan into the fire, one that will scorch her soul down to Embers. They're smoldering just beneath the surface, covered in ash.
"fuckin’ trapped. Unable to escape. Freedom a long-gone wish."
She finds a soothing glance in Flynn whose proximity gives her the belly flutters she was so desperately searching with Callan. But she knows it's Wrong, she knows it's Sinful and it shall have consequences because Callan is a selfish and cruel master making her his sexual slave and maid.
"I’d started a new life, one I’d never expected or hoped for. One I would have to fill with lies in order to survive—emotionally and possibly physically as well."
Why Callan was like this, why did he commit those horrendous acts of violence to his first wife and now Saige?
When the truth is revealed, my jaw dropped to the floor.
Don't get me wrong I would have wrung his neck myself, given a chance. But I UNDERSTOOD!!
did I still hate him with a passion....YES!
would I want him to bleed to death...ALSO YES!
But did I have an ounce of sympathy for him...NO!
"Wildling...Made for the wilderness, at one with the woods, wildlife, and Mother Nature."
Next main characterization was Flynn. he's powerful and rugged physically but never having interacted socially much, he remains incapable of finesse and etiquette. He says what's in his heart and learns to keep mouth shut with Callan for the fear of backlash. Flynn just captured my heart from get go. His awkward confessions just blurt out in front of Saige, just made my heart melt. His soul is as pure as the waters of the rivers he resides by.
“Can’t help it. I’m a wildling born of the wilderness, Saige. Don’t know the first thing about women, fuckin’, or relationships. Just know I’m drawn to you like Dog to a hare. Like animal blood lust. Need I don’t know how to erase—and don’t want to even though it’s brewing up like that there coffee pot ready to boil over.”
Alone, owner of a bruised and battered heart, somehow he's tied himself up in knots over a promise he made to his Ma and wants to stick to it. I think he was looking for that non-existent thread of maybe affection from his father, but at this point we both had given up.
The story matches the landscape in harshness and ruthlessness, the only soft respite being the Outhouse moments secretively shared. Or should I say snatched by the young couple.
I discovered Lynn Burke by chance. The covers pulled me in, in fact. And I hit the jackpot!! she's grabbed my attention in a tight grasp and now I'm not stopping till I've read her entire back catalogue of books.
5 stars for Grabbing The Happiness
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December 6, 2020
Trip to Alaskan wilderness.....no longer on my bucket list!
This is so well written I felt like I was watching a movie in my head, thats the kind of story I love to read!
Saige, I wanted to smack her like in the old Cher movie, get her attention. Girl, don't you know about bad people and serial killers, I wanted to yell at her, don't do it.
But, if she hadn't had the horrible, bad parts to show her the good, would she have appreciated the good? And will there be a better life for her in the Wilds?? And really, if I say more it would be a "spoiler sweetie" so just grab it. Be ready for some dark parts, but weirdly some very sweet as well.
Highly recommend this one, the whole series so far. Keep em coming!!
This is so well written I felt like I was watching a movie in my head, thats the kind of story I love to read!
Saige, I wanted to smack her like in the old Cher movie, get her attention. Girl, don't you know about bad people and serial killers, I wanted to yell at her, don't do it.
But, if she hadn't had the horrible, bad parts to show her the good, would she have appreciated the good? And will there be a better life for her in the Wilds?? And really, if I say more it would be a "spoiler sweetie" so just grab it. Be ready for some dark parts, but weirdly some very sweet as well.
Highly recommend this one, the whole series so far. Keep em coming!!
December 7, 2020
Wow, just wow! Intriguing right from the beginning and had me enthralled till the end. My heart went out to both Saige and Flynn, I desperately wanted to see some happiness come into both their lives. I was so taken by these characters that I felt like I went on this journey with them. Well done Ms. Burke. Can’t wait to see what comes next.
December 16, 2020
I don’t think there is a book from this author that I don’t like!
Draws you right in from the get go! Wonderful characters and gripping story line!
Draws you right in from the get go! Wonderful characters and gripping story line!
December 12, 2020
I read the warning and went into this with my eyes wide open expecting a very dark taboo story. Yes, there is a touch of light taboo but all and all this was a pretty light-dark romance so if you are wanting to delve into the dark side this is a good starter. You don't have to read book one, though it introduces Jesse and Brock it's fine on its own. Saige is 24 and living at home supporting her addicted disabled parents that are hoarders. she works at the local supply store and last year met an older man that was nice to her and took her to coffee he treated her like a lady. Though he didn't make her stomach flutter. When he came back in spring and took her out on a few dates and talked she was impressed so when he asked her to marry him and get out of her abusive situation she agreed. She didn't know the exciting adventure she thought was waiting ahead was her worst nightmare.
Callan was on more than a supply expedition. Saige was just what he was looking for. Young, pretty, strong, gullible, and with a family that didn't care. Flynn was so happy his dad was gone when he woke up. though it was his birthday and it would have been nice for a celebration he knew better since there had been none in ten years.When his dad arrived with Saige at first he was angry but then he started feeling things he shouldn't. He vowed to protect her where he failed his mom even though the monster was his dad.
I really liked the first book in this series so I jumped on this one. I think I even liked it better. The characters are good Callan is smooth and made a good villain, Flynn was that sexy dream of a wild an-beast to tame. Another thing I like about these books is the female leads though Saige sounded meek....she was no real pushover. There is a lot of excitement, a gorgeous setting, nail-biting suspense, and hot sex. Normally I am not that big on lots of sex and after a couple of scenes but I read every word in this book!
I highly recommend it.
Callan was on more than a supply expedition. Saige was just what he was looking for. Young, pretty, strong, gullible, and with a family that didn't care. Flynn was so happy his dad was gone when he woke up. though it was his birthday and it would have been nice for a celebration he knew better since there had been none in ten years.When his dad arrived with Saige at first he was angry but then he started feeling things he shouldn't. He vowed to protect her where he failed his mom even though the monster was his dad.
I really liked the first book in this series so I jumped on this one. I think I even liked it better. The characters are good Callan is smooth and made a good villain, Flynn was that sexy dream of a wild an-beast to tame. Another thing I like about these books is the female leads though Saige sounded meek....she was no real pushover. There is a lot of excitement, a gorgeous setting, nail-biting suspense, and hot sex. Normally I am not that big on lots of sex and after a couple of scenes but I read every word in this book!
I highly recommend it.
December 16, 2020
This is the 2nd book in this series and is Saige and Flynn’s journey. Saige has not had an easy life as she still lives at home and supports her disabled abusive parents, and when she meets Callan who is an older man, while she is working, she is taken in by his sweet talking and promises of a better life, not realising that she has just gone from the frying pan into the fire. Flynn is Callan’s son, and he is just bidding his time to escape his abusive and cruel father, so when he returns home with Saige, he vows to protect her. This is a well written story which is raw, gritty, dark, steamy, and filled with danger, evil, and is an emotionally charged story. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I recommend for all.
June 10, 2021
This is definitely a book you want to read if you love a Mountain Man. That being said, this book gutted me. I went on such an emotional rollercoaster with this, from AWE to Rage I never experienced reading a book, crying and heart break for the characters, but such an intense love you need to read how it ends. I thought… “Oh no she is going to get caught (my heart started to race)” “What will happen if she does (stay away, NO)” “How could he do that (I want to punch you)” and Well HOT DAMN (I need a cold shower)…… Seriously, just one-click this!!!
December 19, 2020
Intense romantic thriller! Loads of suspense and hot romance as a wilderness man Callan talks Saige into becoming his wife and moving to the wilds of Alaska. Saige is downtrodden in her town life with horrible parents and a dead end job. The elusive Callan seems nice on his yearly visits to town for supplies. What's Saige got to lose? She thinks nothing could be worse so she decides on adventure and a new way of life. A way out of her tragic conditions. She's just what Callan needs in a wife...meek, young and docile. Off into the wilderness where Saige soon learns her husband is not who he presented to her. His eighteen year old son is one secret. Flynn is a strapping young boy that's ready to be a man. Well, you see the setup and it doesn't disappoint. Saige tries to settle into her marriage with a cruel husband and his hottie son. The wilderness is a hard place and Flynn is a wildling that never know anything but the beauty of the wilderness. Never went to school, never been with a girl, never been kissed. It's intense as Saige and Flynn try to avoid their growing feelings but it's hard with the nasty brute Callan. They both need a little tenderness. The writing is spectacular even it you know where this is going. The characters are beautiful developed and bring out the feels as Saige and Flynn fight for each other. The drama is intense, the passions are high and the sex is smoking hot. There are a few cringe worthy moments and some sensitive subject elements but for the most part it was realistic on so many levels. Absolutely terrific! Can't wait for the next installment in this fantastic Midnight Sun series. Mountain man love! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
July 31, 2021
An Emotionally Moving, Gripping Tale of Love and Survival...
“Wildling” is an emotionally moving, gripping continuation of author Lynn Burke’s Midnight Sun series. It is an even darker, far more unforgiving story than the first installment, containing a level of human despair and barbarous tones throughout reminiscent of Deliverance.
Here in the second of this trilogy is the story of Saige and Flynn. The haunting tale of Saige, an extremely timid twenty-four year old woman, one born into a world comprised of uncaring, neglectful parents. A woman who single-handedly supports said hoarder parents, keeping them from destitution, yet simultaneously trapping herself into the same life of filth and despair. And Flynn, the only son of off-grid parents, a young man of eighteen, raised by an abusive, emotionally cruel and distant father whom he watched again and again beat and verbally humiliate his adoring mother. A man so despondent over the state of his small and simple life devoid of prospects, he rarely thinks beyond the next day, often disappearing for weeks at a time into the wilderness, the only place he finds any amount of peace. Together they are on parallel paths of desperate unhappiness, similar lots in life where they do not dare dream of what could be if only they had an opportunity to break free from the abusive, neglectful chains of their childhood homes. That is until Saige agrees to something with Flynn's father that unknowingly puts her on a collision course with Flynn, a course that will irrevocably alter the rest of their lives.
What follows is a powerful and brooding tale of abuse and survival. A stark account of how desperate people sometimes make unimaginable choices in order to escape unendurable surroundings, only to find they have allowed themselves to be lured in by unassuming words and pretty actions rather than reality, a new reality that is far worse than what they were originally running from, putting them in even worse circumstances.
It is an overwhelming, often uncomfortably vulnerable tale of human need. A daunting story of the anger filled emotional underbelly of childhood trauma. An unapologetic, unflinching look at the damage caused to both Flynn and Saige by malicious, unredeemable parents. And the paths they both must take in order to not just survive, but grab onto love and care where it is real, and refuse to let go. It is brilliant foray into the grey areas of life, areas where human constructs of propriety and correctness should not ever apply.
Here once again Burke pens a tale so richly layered, so steeped in elemental rawness, you feel as though you may drown beneath its depths.
Depths I could honestly luxuriate within for hours as Burke’s prose is richly layered with emotional texture and meaning, containing a level of reflective wisdom far above other similar books. Her ability to strip bare the souls of her characters, is a wondrous thing to behold and I look forward to reading not only the last book in this wonderful trilogy, but other books of hers as well.
“Wildling” is an emotionally moving, gripping continuation of author Lynn Burke’s Midnight Sun series. It is an even darker, far more unforgiving story than the first installment, containing a level of human despair and barbarous tones throughout reminiscent of Deliverance.
Here in the second of this trilogy is the story of Saige and Flynn. The haunting tale of Saige, an extremely timid twenty-four year old woman, one born into a world comprised of uncaring, neglectful parents. A woman who single-handedly supports said hoarder parents, keeping them from destitution, yet simultaneously trapping herself into the same life of filth and despair. And Flynn, the only son of off-grid parents, a young man of eighteen, raised by an abusive, emotionally cruel and distant father whom he watched again and again beat and verbally humiliate his adoring mother. A man so despondent over the state of his small and simple life devoid of prospects, he rarely thinks beyond the next day, often disappearing for weeks at a time into the wilderness, the only place he finds any amount of peace. Together they are on parallel paths of desperate unhappiness, similar lots in life where they do not dare dream of what could be if only they had an opportunity to break free from the abusive, neglectful chains of their childhood homes. That is until Saige agrees to something with Flynn's father that unknowingly puts her on a collision course with Flynn, a course that will irrevocably alter the rest of their lives.
What follows is a powerful and brooding tale of abuse and survival. A stark account of how desperate people sometimes make unimaginable choices in order to escape unendurable surroundings, only to find they have allowed themselves to be lured in by unassuming words and pretty actions rather than reality, a new reality that is far worse than what they were originally running from, putting them in even worse circumstances.
It is an overwhelming, often uncomfortably vulnerable tale of human need. A daunting story of the anger filled emotional underbelly of childhood trauma. An unapologetic, unflinching look at the damage caused to both Flynn and Saige by malicious, unredeemable parents. And the paths they both must take in order to not just survive, but grab onto love and care where it is real, and refuse to let go. It is brilliant foray into the grey areas of life, areas where human constructs of propriety and correctness should not ever apply.
Here once again Burke pens a tale so richly layered, so steeped in elemental rawness, you feel as though you may drown beneath its depths.
Depths I could honestly luxuriate within for hours as Burke’s prose is richly layered with emotional texture and meaning, containing a level of reflective wisdom far above other similar books. Her ability to strip bare the souls of her characters, is a wondrous thing to behold and I look forward to reading not only the last book in this wonderful trilogy, but other books of hers as well.
July 26, 2021
Saige is a very timid young woman who is tired of living in the hoarding mess of her parents . She wants to find her own way out . When Callan comes into town she is smitten by his shy way and goes on a date with him. She finds her way out of her life with the mountain man who takes her home and he changes for the worst . He is abusive and just not the loving man who Saige thinks he is . Flynn , Callan's son is in the same situation . He is been through so much with his dad all the abuse is finally getting to Flynn and he wants out but now he is going to be the one to help save her and maybe they can be together . Two people who find each other in the worst possible time will they be able to heal each other and find the love that they both deserve.
Ok this book broke my heart in so many ways. The characters alone made me want to just hug them and wrap a blanket around them and say everything is going to be ok . Saige is a sweet girl who it seems didn't have a great life from the beginning . Her parents were not the best so Saige hid within herself . She is timid and just wants to be loved by someone well anyone that could take her away from her situation . Callan well he is very manipulative and well mean . He treats Saige as a maid and his own sexual slave . He does nothing but degrade and belittle both her and Flynn. There is no redeeming qualities in this man at all . Flynn is a sweet young man who is in turmoil from the promise he made to his mother before she died. He can become the man that Saige needs when he takes on the responsibility of taking care of Saige. Together you see Saige and Flynn grow stronger through out the book and become what they needed to be for each other .
This is the second book in the series and I must say it is the most emotional book in the series . I have never cried so much through out this book . The author paints such a picture in the wilds of Alaska with characters that are so well written and complex . I read this book in an evening and couldn't put it down. I got invested in Saige and Flynn from the moment I met them in the book . They are such broken people and watching them rebuild the trust that they need was so sweet. There are so many parts of this book that totally just broke my heart . I shed so many tears for Saige and Flynn. Like any good author , she repaired the broken parts of my heart . There are scenes of physical and mental abuse in this book and some forced sex but over all this is a love story between two broken people . So if you want a dark story that will break you and repair you check it out this series . You will not be disappointed .
Ok this book broke my heart in so many ways. The characters alone made me want to just hug them and wrap a blanket around them and say everything is going to be ok . Saige is a sweet girl who it seems didn't have a great life from the beginning . Her parents were not the best so Saige hid within herself . She is timid and just wants to be loved by someone well anyone that could take her away from her situation . Callan well he is very manipulative and well mean . He treats Saige as a maid and his own sexual slave . He does nothing but degrade and belittle both her and Flynn. There is no redeeming qualities in this man at all . Flynn is a sweet young man who is in turmoil from the promise he made to his mother before she died. He can become the man that Saige needs when he takes on the responsibility of taking care of Saige. Together you see Saige and Flynn grow stronger through out the book and become what they needed to be for each other .
This is the second book in the series and I must say it is the most emotional book in the series . I have never cried so much through out this book . The author paints such a picture in the wilds of Alaska with characters that are so well written and complex . I read this book in an evening and couldn't put it down. I got invested in Saige and Flynn from the moment I met them in the book . They are such broken people and watching them rebuild the trust that they need was so sweet. There are so many parts of this book that totally just broke my heart . I shed so many tears for Saige and Flynn. Like any good author , she repaired the broken parts of my heart . There are scenes of physical and mental abuse in this book and some forced sex but over all this is a love story between two broken people . So if you want a dark story that will break you and repair you check it out this series . You will not be disappointed .
December 17, 2020
Let me start by saying I am really enjoying this series set in the Alaskan wilds. The first book Wilderness, was about the city boy coming to live in the wilderness and his story of adapting and dealing with his demons. In that book, we met side characters typical of the people who go "off the grid" living off the land in Alaska gold-mining, trapping, or simply just homesteading. From what we saw, these people can be rough, backward, and, honestly, scary. Wildling takes us inside one of those families.
Saige wants to escape from a dead-end life living with her parents and working a dead-end job. She has romantic notions, and when Callan comes into town from his homestead, those notions lead her into a quick marriage. Romantic ideas snuffed out, and regret slips in their place as Callan reveals his real personality. Let's just say it isn't a good look.
Callan's son Flynn knows how awful his father is and decides he will protect Saige as much as he can. Flynn is the wildling, born and raised on Callan's homestead in the wilderness. Flynn has never been into town (Callan won't let him go), but Flynn's mother taught him to read before she died, and he's become an expert of the wilderness. The attraction between Flynn and Saige is immediate and passionate.
Even though this story is harsh and dark, there's still light in the novel that shines through the dark. The sweetness and innocence of Saige and Flynn's romance make you want their HEA all the more. Flynn is brave, gentle, and tender with Saige and is more than a hero in this story. The story of Saige adapting to living in the wild is enjoyable to read--she's tough.
The Midnight Sun series is not what you expect, it's dark at times, dirty, and rough, but once you get into the story, it's a great trek through the Wilds. I highly recommend it.
Saige wants to escape from a dead-end life living with her parents and working a dead-end job. She has romantic notions, and when Callan comes into town from his homestead, those notions lead her into a quick marriage. Romantic ideas snuffed out, and regret slips in their place as Callan reveals his real personality. Let's just say it isn't a good look.
Callan's son Flynn knows how awful his father is and decides he will protect Saige as much as he can. Flynn is the wildling, born and raised on Callan's homestead in the wilderness. Flynn has never been into town (Callan won't let him go), but Flynn's mother taught him to read before she died, and he's become an expert of the wilderness. The attraction between Flynn and Saige is immediate and passionate.
Even though this story is harsh and dark, there's still light in the novel that shines through the dark. The sweetness and innocence of Saige and Flynn's romance make you want their HEA all the more. Flynn is brave, gentle, and tender with Saige and is more than a hero in this story. The story of Saige adapting to living in the wild is enjoyable to read--she's tough.
The Midnight Sun series is not what you expect, it's dark at times, dirty, and rough, but once you get into the story, it's a great trek through the Wilds. I highly recommend it.
November 23, 2022
Wildling is a beautiful reverse age gap story set in the wilds of Alaska. Where love is what you make of it, not what society dictates. Two people drawn to each other, setting their own rules and allowing love to blossom. Healing together from the emotional and physical damage done to them. Love really can heal all wounds.
What started as an opportunity to escape one unbearable situation became an even worse one for Saige. She has grown up being mistreated by her parents and when the chance to marry Callan and move to his wild Alaskan homestead in the mountains is presented to her, she grabs on to it with both hands. She hopes that they will come to care for each other in the solitude of their home during the winter months. When the bush plane delivers them and their supplies to their home, Saige learns that she is a new stepmother to Flynn, who is only a few years younger than her. Suddenly, her new husband becomes a different person, the total opposite of who he was for the two weeks he courted her. Her only respite is to turn inward or return to the small town she fled from. Saige finds herself inexplicably drawn to Flynn, her stepson, knowing it is wrong. Flynn has never known the touch of any woman besides his dearly departed birth mother. He is just as confused as Saige about their unfortunate situation. What are they to do with their untoward attraction for each other when her husband makes both their lives miserable?
What started as an opportunity to escape one unbearable situation became an even worse one for Saige. She has grown up being mistreated by her parents and when the chance to marry Callan and move to his wild Alaskan homestead in the mountains is presented to her, she grabs on to it with both hands. She hopes that they will come to care for each other in the solitude of their home during the winter months. When the bush plane delivers them and their supplies to their home, Saige learns that she is a new stepmother to Flynn, who is only a few years younger than her. Suddenly, her new husband becomes a different person, the total opposite of who he was for the two weeks he courted her. Her only respite is to turn inward or return to the small town she fled from. Saige finds herself inexplicably drawn to Flynn, her stepson, knowing it is wrong. Flynn has never known the touch of any woman besides his dearly departed birth mother. He is just as confused as Saige about their unfortunate situation. What are they to do with their untoward attraction for each other when her husband makes both their lives miserable?
December 17, 2020
Review by: Jennifer
(5 stars)
Second in the Moonlight Sun series, Wildling features different characters but we do get Jessie and Brock in a cameo appearance. Saige's life hasn't been easy, born to parents that consider her a burden, all she ever wanted was someone to love her. Eager for spring, Saige is patiently waiting for the suitor from fall to come back into town. When he does indeed come back and ends up asking for Saige's hand in marriage, she agrees knowing that her life is now about to change. Leaving civilization to live in the wild of Alaska seems like such a grand adventure. It's not until it's already too late that she realizes that everything is not what it seems, and the happy ever after she had envisioned is not the one she is going to get.
What a story this turned out to be! I really enjoyed Flynn and Saige's story; I will say this is not for anyone that may have a domestic abuse trigger. Both Flynn and Saige trying to make everything better about their situation, and both are trying to navigate a way around the obstacles in their path to happiness. Drama, danger, violence, naughty bits; I couldn't get to the end of this story fast enough, I inhaled it! I give this 5 stars.
(5 stars)
Second in the Moonlight Sun series, Wildling features different characters but we do get Jessie and Brock in a cameo appearance. Saige's life hasn't been easy, born to parents that consider her a burden, all she ever wanted was someone to love her. Eager for spring, Saige is patiently waiting for the suitor from fall to come back into town. When he does indeed come back and ends up asking for Saige's hand in marriage, she agrees knowing that her life is now about to change. Leaving civilization to live in the wild of Alaska seems like such a grand adventure. It's not until it's already too late that she realizes that everything is not what it seems, and the happy ever after she had envisioned is not the one she is going to get.
What a story this turned out to be! I really enjoyed Flynn and Saige's story; I will say this is not for anyone that may have a domestic abuse trigger. Both Flynn and Saige trying to make everything better about their situation, and both are trying to navigate a way around the obstacles in their path to happiness. Drama, danger, violence, naughty bits; I couldn't get to the end of this story fast enough, I inhaled it! I give this 5 stars.
December 6, 2020
Right from the first page, I was drawn into this story. Saige is living a really bad life with horrible parents and she wants out. When Callen offers her a life of being a homestead wife, she jumps at the chance to get away from home. Inside I was thinking to myself, "don't do it", but if she wouldn't have there couldn't have been this awesome story. As soon as they get back, he changes. He's cruel and horrible to her. His son, Flynn, kind of intrigued me at first because he seemed to be very timid and weak but the more you read, the more you realize that maybe he is just biding his time. When feelings develop between Saige and Flynn, I was holding my breath waiting for Callen to find out. The story is filled with regret, danger, evil and a darkness that I didn't think I could go to. Ms. Burke is one of two authors that seem to be able to write dark stories that don't bother me. Will Saige be able to get away from the evil clutches of her husband and be with the real love of her life? Or will Callen win over her and his son? See? Not giving anymore away because of spoilers but never underestimate a "wilding" man!!!
December 15, 2020
Wildling has me twisted into knots with the sweet and sour, the light and dark of it all. Saige agrees to jump into the fire from the frying pan when she follows Callan into the Alaskan wilderness. She is met with many surprises, one being his grown son, Flynn. Her naive mind and body sends mixed signals as she realizes this wasn't the life she was promised.
Flynn has only known the wilderness. His momma called him a wildling, feral, and free. When his father brings home a new wife Flynn is faced with keeping a promise or protecting what he values most.
I read this in one sitting! Couldn't stop reading it. I ignored everyone and everything to be honest. The writing of Lynn Burke is devastatingly good! I felt like I was there in the wilderness, in the cabin, on rock, in the woodshed, everywhere Saige, Flynn, and Callan lived. It was like living through each character and feeling every emotion, hope, and fear. The Midnight Sun Books are amazing!
Flynn has only known the wilderness. His momma called him a wildling, feral, and free. When his father brings home a new wife Flynn is faced with keeping a promise or protecting what he values most.
I read this in one sitting! Couldn't stop reading it. I ignored everyone and everything to be honest. The writing of Lynn Burke is devastatingly good! I felt like I was there in the wilderness, in the cabin, on rock, in the woodshed, everywhere Saige, Flynn, and Callan lived. It was like living through each character and feeling every emotion, hope, and fear. The Midnight Sun Books are amazing!
December 15, 2020
This One Will Stick With You - Stunning!!
Saige lives with and basically supports her parents who are hoarders. It’s a tough existence, and they do not appreciate her. When Callan shows interest in her – she accepts his offer to become her helpmate in the wilds.
Flynn lives in the wilds with his Pa. His Ma died years ago and he promised her he would look after his Pa. He was home-schooled and the only women he ever met were his Ma and the bush pilot who brings supplies every few months. His Pa is abusive and cruel.
Suddenly our storylines intersect. As in most romances, boy meets girls but this one has a very important difference – they are forbidden to each other.
A true story of survival. Emotional, touching, gritty and fascinating. Literally could not put this one down. It will grab you by the throat and take your breath away!!
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
Saige lives with and basically supports her parents who are hoarders. It’s a tough existence, and they do not appreciate her. When Callan shows interest in her – she accepts his offer to become her helpmate in the wilds.
Flynn lives in the wilds with his Pa. His Ma died years ago and he promised her he would look after his Pa. He was home-schooled and the only women he ever met were his Ma and the bush pilot who brings supplies every few months. His Pa is abusive and cruel.
Suddenly our storylines intersect. As in most romances, boy meets girls but this one has a very important difference – they are forbidden to each other.
A true story of survival. Emotional, touching, gritty and fascinating. Literally could not put this one down. It will grab you by the throat and take your breath away!!
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
December 18, 2020
There isn't anything that Lynn Burke writes that I wouldn't LOVE totally, and Wilding is a prime example of that. See, I don't read books with mountain men like heroes, but I don't read the descriptions from Ms. Burke anymore, and thank goodness for that because I would have missed out big time. I'm not willing to get into the smallest detail because it could be a spoiler since the twists are completely leveled up. They kept coming in hot that I just kept dropping loud f-bombs because there are no other words I could come up with as I sat on the edge of my seat with heart racing. The Midnight Sun series is crazy original, highly exciting, mind blowing, and addictive so yeah, I'm ALL IN! Now it's time for you to buckle up & join me on this wild ride! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!
December 20, 2020
This book was a fantastic journey through the Alaskan wilderness, but it has a component of super dark and twisty tales and the potential to break your heart, but the characters and the story will build you back up again too.
There’s so much I want to tell you about this story but I don’t want to give to much away. Saige has spent her adult life trying to get away from one awful situation, only to find herself in one that was potentially even worse. The characters were well written, almost real, most definitely not too perfect. The dark parts of the story were so real, I could feel the characters pain and hurt. And there were some definite hot moments....
I just want to urge sensitive readers to tread carefully because I do feel this book could trigger a lot of people. Otherwise, read on my friends.
~Lauren💜
There’s so much I want to tell you about this story but I don’t want to give to much away. Saige has spent her adult life trying to get away from one awful situation, only to find herself in one that was potentially even worse. The characters were well written, almost real, most definitely not too perfect. The dark parts of the story were so real, I could feel the characters pain and hurt. And there were some definite hot moments....
I just want to urge sensitive readers to tread carefully because I do feel this book could trigger a lot of people. Otherwise, read on my friends.
~Lauren💜
January 12, 2025
This is the second book in the Midnight Sun series, and my second by this author. I absolutely loved the first book; this second wasn't quite as good but still very enjoyable. Each book surrounds a new set of characters, can be read as standalones, but also does have appearances from the first book.
As with the first book, the character development was very well done. Burke seems to have a talent in creating individualized characters with histories and distinct personalities.
The storyline itself was much more predictable in this story than the first book. It wasn't bad, don't get me wrong, just very predictable. The first was to a degree as well, but not the entire storyline as this one was. That said, it was still a great story, and I so enjoyed it. Plus, the s€xū@l tension is on point. 😉
Ready to start the next book already!
As with the first book, the character development was very well done. Burke seems to have a talent in creating individualized characters with histories and distinct personalities.
The storyline itself was much more predictable in this story than the first book. It wasn't bad, don't get me wrong, just very predictable. The first was to a degree as well, but not the entire storyline as this one was. That said, it was still a great story, and I so enjoyed it. Plus, the s€xū@l tension is on point. 😉
Ready to start the next book already!
December 4, 2020
I just can't get enough of Wilderness survival books, and there has always been a part of me who would live off the grid in Alaska in a heartbeat - so I love that Lynn Burke has done this series.
This book introduces us to a quiet, repressed girl named Saige, who is longing for happily ever after.
When a wilderness dwelling acquaintance asks her to come back to his remote homestead as his wife, she decides to jump in with both feet and take a chance on a new life with a man she will hopefully come to love.
She gets way more than she bargained for.
The hero in this story is very lovable - he and Saige are both such sympathetic characters, you can't help but pull for them.
I couldn't put this story down and read it in one night. Very enjoyable.
This book introduces us to a quiet, repressed girl named Saige, who is longing for happily ever after.
When a wilderness dwelling acquaintance asks her to come back to his remote homestead as his wife, she decides to jump in with both feet and take a chance on a new life with a man she will hopefully come to love.
She gets way more than she bargained for.
The hero in this story is very lovable - he and Saige are both such sympathetic characters, you can't help but pull for them.
I couldn't put this story down and read it in one night. Very enjoyable.
December 18, 2020
Wow, this story was just intense. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down. So many emotions you go through while reading this story.
Saige makes a hasty decision, she is taken away from a life that she has no regrets about leaving behind her. But once she arrives at her new destination, thinking she left a bad life behind her, did she really, she starts thinking she made a wrong choice. However, meeting Flynn, that sheds some positive light in an otherwise dark world full of evil.
I knew there was going to be so much angst, these characters just grab you and you don’t want to let you until they can find some happiness. I won’t go too much into it because of spoilers, such a great story.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Saige makes a hasty decision, she is taken away from a life that she has no regrets about leaving behind her. But once she arrives at her new destination, thinking she left a bad life behind her, did she really, she starts thinking she made a wrong choice. However, meeting Flynn, that sheds some positive light in an otherwise dark world full of evil.
I knew there was going to be so much angst, these characters just grab you and you don’t want to let you until they can find some happiness. I won’t go too much into it because of spoilers, such a great story.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
December 20, 2020
This book was a fantastic journey through the Alaskan wilderness, but it has a component of super dark and twisty tales and the potential to break your heart, but the characters and the story will build you back up again too.
There’s so much I want to tell you about this story but I don’t want to give to much away. Saige has spent her adult life trying to get away from one awful situation, only to find herself in one that was potentially even worse. The characters were well written, almost real, most definitely not too perfect. The dark parts of the story were so real, I could feel the characters pain and hurt. And there were some definite hot moments....
I just want to urge sensitive readers to tread carefully because I do feel this book could trigger a lot of people. Otherwise, read on my friends.
Reviewed for a book nerd, a book seller, and a Bibliophile Blog blog.
There’s so much I want to tell you about this story but I don’t want to give to much away. Saige has spent her adult life trying to get away from one awful situation, only to find herself in one that was potentially even worse. The characters were well written, almost real, most definitely not too perfect. The dark parts of the story were so real, I could feel the characters pain and hurt. And there were some definite hot moments....
I just want to urge sensitive readers to tread carefully because I do feel this book could trigger a lot of people. Otherwise, read on my friends.
Reviewed for a book nerd, a book seller, and a Bibliophile Blog blog.
December 19, 2020
This was a very dark read and may have triggers for some people. Saige wanted out of a bad situation and thought she had found it. She found what she was looking for but at the wrong time, Flynn. My heart broke for these two unfortunate souls as they realized their love. Saige was strong enough to do what she needed to in order to survive, grasping at the smallest amount of positivity in her environment. Flynn fought his guilt on several levels to realize what was important to him. I warn again about the darkness of this story, though love did find a way in the end. I enjoyed the book.
I received a copy of this story through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received a copy of this story through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
July 5, 2022
I love this series!
The wild world of Alaska. The animal instinct play dominant role. How the strong is the winner in the wildness.
Ms. Burke absolutely captured the atmosphere perfectly!
Callan being the predator toward the timid and abused Saige.
Saige with her wish to find a better life with dreams of family and love in her future.
And Flynn, the wildling.
I love how Ms. Burke sew her plot. Slow and meticulous, the author give perfect background on Saige's need that being used by Callan to manipulate her.
Flynn and Saige's chemistry is like lightning strike. Its sizzling and boiled until it no longer can be contained and bam! The smegsi scenes are 💃🔥
It's raw and so much passion, they are bound to Cross every forbidden line to be together.
The wild world of Alaska. The animal instinct play dominant role. How the strong is the winner in the wildness.
Ms. Burke absolutely captured the atmosphere perfectly!
Callan being the predator toward the timid and abused Saige.
Saige with her wish to find a better life with dreams of family and love in her future.
And Flynn, the wildling.
I love how Ms. Burke sew her plot. Slow and meticulous, the author give perfect background on Saige's need that being used by Callan to manipulate her.
Flynn and Saige's chemistry is like lightning strike. Its sizzling and boiled until it no longer can be contained and bam! The smegsi scenes are 💃🔥
It's raw and so much passion, they are bound to Cross every forbidden line to be together.
December 7, 2020
Primal. Time seemed to blur. Was this a tale set in the early 1800s? Only did the occasional mention of Jessie's plane and the old radio did you remember that this is story took place in the here and now. The characters suck you in from the first chapters. Emotions going from hope to sadness, a chuckle to hatred. I had tears in my eyes when Joc was killed. From there, I knew it wouldn't be the last time I would tear up. Excellent story that I wouldn't doubt was true in some other place at some other time.
September 20, 2021
⭐⭐3.9 stars⭐⭐
This book is so f.ed up but in a good twisted way.
Ok so I'll start first with the sex scenes particularly the romance sexy scenes. They were hot I do wish they were a little more detailed but overall hot as hell. I did skim a portion of this book and I don't feel like I related to the characters at all. So that's the reason for the 3.9 stars. It was still a really good book just very twisted with some plot twist. Even with me skimming and all that I still couldn't put this book down. I had to know what happened
Overall a pretty good book maybe just not my cup of tea.
This book is so f.ed up but in a good twisted way.
Ok so I'll start first with the sex scenes particularly the romance sexy scenes. They were hot I do wish they were a little more detailed but overall hot as hell. I did skim a portion of this book and I don't feel like I related to the characters at all. So that's the reason for the 3.9 stars. It was still a really good book just very twisted with some plot twist. Even with me skimming and all that I still couldn't put this book down. I had to know what happened
Overall a pretty good book maybe just not my cup of tea.
April 5, 2023
Saige, a naive young girl gets taken advantage of by a man old enough to have been her father, but she had hope of a better life with him. She meets the man every so often when he comes to town. The last time he talks her into coming home with him and marrying him.
Flynn, man in the wild. Never living or seeing civilization. Can read and write, The man craved the woman brought to the homestead by his father. Betrayal. Lies. Loss and all the wilderness can turn into a story of love and survival. Whatever she needs Flynn vows to get her.
Flynn, man in the wild. Never living or seeing civilization. Can read and write, The man craved the woman brought to the homestead by his father. Betrayal. Lies. Loss and all the wilderness can turn into a story of love and survival. Whatever she needs Flynn vows to get her.
September 10, 2024
Even though I read the first book in the series, I was hesitant to read this book because I thought it was going to be too dark. However, I am glad I did read it because I loved it and the relationship between Callan and Saige wasn't as bad as I was thinking it was going to be (although it still wasn't good). I loved the story line of this book and read it in one day. I wanted more, more pages, more depth to the story, more about the characters, etc. It was still an awesome book and the love between Saige and Flynn is both sweet and primitive.
December 19, 2020
I was sucked into the story from the first page. But be warned there are triggers and taboo scenes. This is an emotional story of survival that is gritty and suspenseful. Saige has had a hard life supporting her parents and when Callen shows interest in her and makes a proposition to her she jumped at the chance to take him up on it. That is a mistake she will live to regret. The only shining light in her He** is Callen’s grown son Flynn. They start to develop feelings for each other. Will he be a shining light at her bleak world?
April 1, 2022
Hotter than hot
Saige, a naive young girl taken advantage of by a man old enough to have been her father, but she had hope of a better life with him.
Flynn, man in the wild. Never living or seeing civilization. The man craved the woman brought to the homestead by his father. Betrayal. Lies. Loss and all the wilderness can turn into e into a savage, but is a savage what Saige needs? Whatever she needs Flynn vows to get her.
Saige, a naive young girl taken advantage of by a man old enough to have been her father, but she had hope of a better life with him.
Flynn, man in the wild. Never living or seeing civilization. The man craved the woman brought to the homestead by his father. Betrayal. Lies. Loss and all the wilderness can turn into e into a savage, but is a savage what Saige needs? Whatever she needs Flynn vows to get her.
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