Forever Wild
By K.A. Tucker
Release Date: December 1, 2020
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3 Stars - A solid and fun Christmas novella that feels more like an extended epilouge. Calla and Jonah are facing the holiday season with not only dealing with their parents in town but also the quirky residents. Can they keep the happily ever after going strong? It's sure entertaining to watch them try.
K.A. Tucker's got an excellent touch with making everything seem real but still exciting and even a bit majestic. This story has a lot of downtime compared to Calla and Jonah's previous story but it's still interesting. I think I cold feel cold weather and Christmas vibes. Calla's bratty side shows a bit here but I suppose most brides to be get that way when there's pressure. She does have amazing patience levels toward her relatives though, new and returning. Jonah's perspective is a bit more sparse than hers. But his love for Calla and his family is on full display every page he's on.
A bit of the plot was lost on me as it revolved around weddings. Everyone wants it to be the couple's day but at the same time, once family and friends get involved, it's not just about the bride and groom any more. Some of the push and pull on little topics there felt silly, and honestly the rush on wedding plans were rushed through the story itself. Anyway, it was nice to see Jonah and Calla interacting with their moms and stepdads, for better or for worse. And of course, they got a little extra parenting and tough love from some of the town's rough and ready residents. I'm not sure there's much in this for anyone who wasn't already fan of Jonah or Calla and their romance though. Pretty much everything picks up on details from the previous book, despite the label being outside the numbers of the series. It's certainly not a standalone story. But for anyone looking for a quick dose of the Christmas spirit or winter atmosphere will find a cute little love story here.
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