Wild

by Egan Sheridan

Best friends, Daniel and Wes have always craved adventure, and their latest hiking trip into the remote wilderness is meant to challenge them like never before. But when a freak storm hits, they find themselves lost, cut off from civilization, and forced to rely on each other for survival.

Facing treacherous terrain, harsh weather, and dwindling supplies, the two friends push their limits in a desperate search for safety. But as the days drag on and the wilds close in, something unexpected begins to grow between them—a bond forged by fear, trust, and the raw intensity of the untamed wilderness.

With every step deeper into the unknown, Daniel and Wes must confront not only the dangers around them but also the unspoken feelings that have been simmering beneath the surface. Will their connection be enough to carry them through, or will the wilds test them in ways they never imagined?

Into the Wilds is a gripping MM romance that blends heart-pounding suspense with the beauty of human connection. Perfect for readers who love stories of survival, adventure, and love in the most unexpected places.

148 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 20, 2025

Reviews

[alex :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

i’m really not sure what to say about this book. there wasn’t anything memorable, but i found it decent. i do wish there was more development between wes and daniel. we only knew that they’ve been friends for a long time and were both married to women at some point, before getting a divorce later on. now all of a sudden, they’re lost in this forest and are claiming that they’ve always loved each other. i usually don’t mind these scenarios, but this one just felt so out of the blue. i think if the book was longer, it would’ve flowed better. i also think the author should have spent more time building the connection between wes and daniel, instead of focusing so much on the background descriptions. i did not need 2-3 paragraphs on the weather and forest that they’re hiking through in each chapter..

[Audi♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute..... you know damn well they had swamp ass tho.

[Jenny (Nyxie) · Rating 1 out of 5]

This just droned on and on without saying anything. I love some setting appreciation, especially natural settings, but this … I was bored. There were plot holes and inconsistencies, and it felt like it was written by someone who has only watched movies with people hiking - not someone who has been on an actual hike. Overall do not recommend.

[❀ Jess ( Semi hiatus ) · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 rounded up.

Two best friends going on a hiking trip to celebrate a 30th birthday and try to get a new perspective on their life after their failed marriages that turns into a survival trip where they realize their love for each other is much more than platonic.
WHATS NOT TO LOVE? Well, the story telling. 😔

The execution left a lot to be desired. The POV was also weird for me since it was mainly third person omniscient but at times felt limited. 😵‍💫

This also suffered from overly descriptive environment that seemed a lot more like filler instead of being used to set the scene, it got repetitive and annoying.

Oddly enough I still liked the MCs and was rooting for them and a little upset we didn't get even one scene of them safe and sound back home and living together. 🥺

This felt a lot more like just one scene instead of a whole story which makes sense given the page count but I'm sure the story could've felt more complete had there not been so much filler description.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A celebration gone wrong. An adventure takes a turn where your life is in danger. What-ifs and regrets pass through your mind. Wild takes you on a journey where you can imagine one, two, or three wrong moves, and it's over. And yet, what would you endure to ensure you made it out alive?

I read and reviewed a copy of this book.

[Jen Bocskor · Rating 3 out of 5]

love against the wild

I love a good survivalist story. It was a believable experience for the guys to go through. I felt like their change in feelings happened out of desperation rather than a best friends to lovers situation. While that could be believable, I don’t feel like their past felt strong enough for them to stay together that way in the long run. So I give 3 stars.

[booking _with_romancegirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A slow burn with not slot of heat but so much growth and strength well worth it

This book was more about growth and strength then anything and the spice is small but the bond of the two of them is more important desperation was a major part in this book and it showed determination at it best

[Izzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Short Read but still too long

Honestly the whole thing read like it was written by AI. Character diologue is flimsy or too cheesy, there’s no real nuance to the mcs, and way too many repetitive sentences. Although i do like that sex wasn’t the one and only factor in Wes and Daniel’s new found relationship.

[Tyler Welton-stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

I try and give shorts a bit of grace and thought this was a story with promise and for a great “snapshot” of a story. Naturally I think the length let it down - there wasn’t enough reason to make me care for the characters, to make me root for them.

A good story, but would have been better had it been even fifty pages longer with some more development.

[Mark P. Batenburg · Rating 1 out of 5]

maybe the most

tedious book ever written. Every idea gets repeated over and over until you want to scream from boredom. Maybe a writer with more talent could have made this work, but I doubt it.

[Jessica Swan]

Dnf @28%

Bored

[Karm Barter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mild on the spice unless you counter the times they said cock. The story was good though. I like survival.