Forever Wild: A Wild Hearts Novella

Ruby Ridge #1.5

by A.M. Fernandez

I married Carter Hayes.

Yes, my dad's ex-best friend, the tall, broody cowboy who grunts more than he speaks. The one who thinks “romantic gesture” means building me a barn and then scowling when I put a neon sign in it.

And somehow, he’s obsessed with me. I was hoping you wouldn’t ask me why. I’m dramatic, clingy, and occasionally bedazzle things that should not sparkle. (Sorry, husband. Love you.)

Forever with him looks like morning coffee and his gravelly “baby,” kitchen counters that definitely aren’t for cooking, and a man who still kisses me like I’m the only thing keeping him alive.

We argue. We make up. I drive him crazy. He acts like he doesn’t enjoy it. Spoiler: he loves every second.

This is my marriage, Catalina-style.

​​​​​​​Messy, loud, playful, and forever wild.

Unknown Binding

First published September 29, 2025

Reviews

[Shalissa Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what I needed!!! 😍

Carter and Catalina’s raw and passionate love after the crazy and wild beginning. If you can’t taunt your husband and make him go wild while he’s building you a bathroom then is he really the one? 😂
I loved getting to read what their daily life would be like after the wedding. It is exactly as I pictured! Carter obsessed with his new bride and Catalina being just as sassy as ever!
I’m rooting for their long life of happiness and one day being parents! 🥹

Another great read!! ❤️

[Amy Gower · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was perfect! I loved being able to have a little peak into Catalina and Carter's life together. It was so good to be back there and with them again even for just a little bit. This was a very short and sweet read and i ate it up!

[alianna’s library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chefs kiss. 💋 I loved Carter and Catalina’s story so so much that I had to read their novella next. 🤭 Love them wildly! 😫

[ChaFay Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet read! I loved reading about them and I’m glad to see the aftermath of their marriage and everything wild about them. And Maverick made me laugh more times than I can count 🤣

[Gabbyreadsss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I missed Catalina and Carter and getting to get a lil inside of their life and what they have planned since their book was everything I needed plus the lil snippets of Maverick in there were a fun surprise 😛

[Lucia Manzotti · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was so refreshing and fun. I missed these two so much and getting little glimpses of everyone else had me rolling. specially poor Mav 😂 he has the worst timing!

we all need a man like Carter in our lives. Patient and kind and who knows exactly what our bodies need. someone who's good with his hands, building our dream bathroom and pushing all our right buttons 😏😏 I love that man 💗💗💗

i cant wait for the rest of the series. I wish I could live at Ruby Ridge

[Ale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Happy ever after
Novella
Age gap
Live after wedding
Spice