Unwanted by Mia Sheridan on July 9, 2024
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Suspense
Pages: 464
Format: ARC
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When wilderness guide Harper Ward is summoned to the small town sheriff’s office in Helena Springs, Montana, to provide assistance on a case, she is shocked to find that their only suspect in the double murder investigation is a man described as a savage. But the longer she watches the man known only as Lucas on the station surveillance camera, the more intrigued she becomes. He certainly looks primitive with his unkempt appearance and animal skin attire, but she also sees intelligence in his eyes, sensitivity in his expression. Who is he? And how is it possible that he’s lived alone in the forest since he was a small child? As secrets begin to emerge, Harper is thrust into something bigger and more diabolical than she ever could have imagined. And standing right at the center of it all, is Lucas. But is he truly the wild man he appears to be? A cold blooded killer? An innocent victim? Or a perplexing mix of all three? Harper must find out the answers to these questions because the more time she spends with him, the more she risks losing her heart.
First off, I want to say that I love Mia Sheridan’s novels! I was so excited to get this one and was ready to jump into a rustic deep romance. This book turned out to be completely different than what I was expecting. I would almost categorize this novel as a mystery/suspense over it being a romance. Another thing that I was surprised to find out too, is that this book was originally published in 2019 under the title Savaged. I was expecting more angst, emotional turmoil, ugly cries! But the romance parts were overshadowed by action, thriller and mystery parts of the story. At some parts I thought the hero was more attached to his wolves than Harper! Don’t get me wrong! This is still good written book but genre changing of author a little confused me! I prepared myself to see more romantic and lyrical story instead of a survival thriller!
I ended up rating this novel with 3.5 stars. The book is focused more on the mystery parts of the story, sometimes getting philosophical about it. The writing is good and sometimes poetic while it deals with the concepts of the meaning of life, coincidences, fate, hope, struggle for survival, mistakes and their repercussions, kinds of crime with their outcomes, forgiveness, healing, letting go and finding peace and love.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books publishing for the advanced copy of this suspenseful mystery for my honest options.