A review by bookishlychar
Wildest Dreams by Kristen Proby

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 
Polly and Ryan had a wonderful night together months ago, but they haven’t been in contact since then. When they eventually manage to talk about it, it seems there had been some miscommunication that kept them apart. Ryan is clear in his intentions to Polly that he wants to date her and spend more time with her. As they begin to spend time together it becomes clear that their feelings for each other will continue to grow. Polly also knows the importance of Ryan’s son Jake and they all start to grow together as a family. Strange notes and threats start to come to Polly and they wonder if their love will be torn apart before it can start. 
 
I loved Ryan and Polly together, and after getting over the initial miscommunication hurdle, they spoke with each other openly and honestly. I also loved the communication both Ryan and Polly had with Ryan’s son, Jake. They helped him, being newly adopted, feel safe and secure in the family as their relationship progressed. 
 
Polly is a wonderful character and I liked to see her struggles with Ryan’s wealth and worries that he would see her as seeking out his money. Ryan is such a sweet man. I loved how much he listened to the people he loves and does things to make their lives easier. 
 
This book has a bit of a suspense aspect to it, but I found that it either needed to be in it more, or not in it at all.  I didn’t think there was enough to make it a big part of the story and take away from the other things happening. 
 
As always with Kristen’s book I loved the found family aspect. Not only do we get the Wild family, but we get all those who have been taken into the fold. I loved how everyone loved Jake so easily and let him know he belonged, even though he was an older adopted child. I also loved how Polly and Ryan did everything they could to ensure Jake felt okay with the progression of their relationship. 
 
This is a sweet, romantic story that has you transported to small-town Montana. I enjoyed the entire book and can’t wait to go back there in the next story. Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine. 
 
Read if you like: brother’s best friend, billionaire, single dad,