Book Review | Stay Wild – Kaylee Ryan (Kincaid Brothers Series, Book Five)

Stay Wild
By: Kaylee Ryan

Series: Kincaid Brothers
Book # in Series: 5 out of 6
Genre/Trope: Small Town Romance
Publisher: Indie
Publication Date: August 22nd, 2023
My Rating: ✮✮✮✮
My Reading Format: eArc Received To Review Honestly

Synopsis:

What happens when your wandering heart is captured by your friend with benefits?

Scarlett

Archer Kincaid is supposed to be all the fun and none of the strings, but the longer I stay in Willow River, the more I feel roots pulling me to settle down.

I plan to complete a one-year photography contract with Captured Moments, then move on to travel the world. Chasing my dreams, taking photos, and living life on my terms—shot by shot.

But I’ve been on my own since losing my adopted parents, and home isn’t about a place as much as it is a feeling. And Archer’s starting to feel like home, but loving him means trading one dream for another.

Archer

Scarlett Hatfield is the kind of girl who can’t be tamed. Her adventurous spirit is contagious, but a blue-collar man like me doesn’t chase dreams. I build them from the ground up. And my home is in Willow River.

I can see myself building a life with the gorgeous redhead who’s turning my world upside down, but that means clipping her wings. And I could never do that, not when she’s meant for more than my small-town life.

Even if it means destroying my heart, when the time comes, I’ll have to say goodbye and let her stay wild.

Stay Wild is the fifth book in Kaylee Ryan’s Kincaid Brothers Series. 

Archer Kincaid is living his life with no attachments and that’s the way he likes it. But when Scarlett enters his atmosphere, Archer’s mindframe starts to change and he sees the potential in finding what his brother’s found. There’s just one catch, Scarlett has a year contract and then her wild a free spirit will be moving on to her next photography adventure…

Scarlett made a promise to her late mother, she would live her dreams of becoming a freelance photographer and traveling the world. And a promise made, is a promise kept. She was fine living her life day to day with no plans and no attachments. Until Archer Kincaid stepped into her life. It was only supposed to be a fling, with a promise not to fall in love with one another. Can two wild souls have the ability to ground one another, or will their hearts end up in scattered pieces on the floor….

My Thoughts:

Archer Kincaid for the win! Hands down, Archer is my newest favorite Kincaid brother! Stay Wild hit me with the very best, all the feels, moments! Scarlett was the perfect match for this man!

Two wild hearts and free spirited souls find one another. Scarlett is on a mission to live her dreams and find herself. After losing her adoptive parents, Scarlett is dead set on keeping the promise she’s made to the only mother she’s ever known, even if it means leaving her heart behind in Willow River. What I loved most about Scarlett’s character is her fierce independence. And independence that was learned, but not taught. I knew by the end of this novel that independence was going to land her one hell of a heart ache. I’m not even kidding, I may have shed a few tears during this moment.

As for Archer Kincaid, I loved how caring and compassionate he is. But I also loved the fact that this man turned into an alphamale as soon as he set his eyes on Scarlett. He knew she was the one his soul cried out for. But he also knew you can’t clip a wild bird’s wings. My heart broke the closer they got to Scarlett’s year long contract deadline. They had fallen at first sight, and I knew this was going to be the heartbreak of all heartbreaks! 

One thing I love about this series is the strong family bond the Kincaid’s share! I loved the banter, the words of wisdom, and the heart surrounding this family. There is never a dull moment when it boils down to this family… my heart was, and continues to be, invested! I can’t wait to see what she brings to us next!!

Now, let’s not forget the spicy sexy time moments. If you like clean romances with fade to black scenes, this isn’t the one for you. But if you like your romance sprinkled with a hint of spice… I highly recommend this series and Stay Wild! Kaylee Ryan’s Kincaid series is getting better with each book!

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Peace Love and Happy Reading,