Passion: In Wilde Country

In Wilde Country #2

by Sandra Marton

Matteo Bellini is a lawyer. He’s an expert at contracts and he’s equally expert at avoiding emotional entanglement. Ariel Bennett is… But that’s the question. Who is Ariel? Is she a mentally ill woman who needs to be put away for her own safety, or is she a woman on the run from a man who wants to silence her forever?

Ariel has amnesia. She doesn’t remember anything about herself or her past. Matteo’s searching for the answers, but after a while, the only thing he’s sure of is that his commitment to logic and the law doesn’t mean a thing when Ariel is in his arms.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance

291 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 13, 2015

About the author

I've been a writer, one way or another, all my life. Before I could read, I made up poems and my mom wrote them down for me. In elementary school, my teachers almost always let me write poems or stories instead of requiring me to do art projects. Always, I dreamed of becoming a published writer...and that dream came true! I write novels about sexy, powerful men and independent-minded women, and what happens when they find each other and fall in love. My books are sexy and romantic, and they've very often full of romantic suspense. I write the kinds of books I love to read, and I hope that makes my readers happy.

Reviews

[Al · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was one hell of a ride! Brilliant. Couldn’t put it down. What an unexpected nail bitter

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Matteo is one strong hot man. Ariel is one exceptionally strong brave woman. They make for one hot couple. Loved the connection Matteo and Ariel have. They sure meet in a strange situation. Could not wait to see where the story would go.

[Mae Manongas · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an ok read

[Cindy Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Sandra Marton delivers another wonderful book with Passion book #2 in the In Wilde Country series. This story is a little edgier than some of Sandra's other books, with a little mystery thrown in but of course there is chemistry and romance. Matteo Bellini always thought that love was a joke, but upon meeting Ariel Bennett his thinking starts to change. Matteo a lawyer, meets Ariel when Ariel's husband(who has been been slowly trying to get rid of Ariel) hires Matteo to get him a divorce. But what happens when Matteo meets Ariel and she whispers Help Me makes Matteo change his mind about representing Ariel's husband and that's when things get interesting. Read the book to find out why Matteo and Ariel go on the run and why Ariel's husband is trying to get rid her. The instant chemistry between Matteo and Ariel was there from the beginning leading to a HEA and Matteo eating his words. It was great to read about the Wilde and Bellini family again which we read about in other Sandra Marton's books, check them out too, I am sure you will not be disappointed. Sandra Marton is a wonderful author, a must read for me!

[Donna Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matteo Bellini didn't believe in love and relationships. He was a lawyer in Manhattan. Half brother to all the Wildes. He had an old acquaintance from Sicily, Tony Pastore, who wanted him to meet him for drinks to meet his wife Ariel. He joined them for drinks, even though he didn't want to, Tony wanted him to say his wife was crazy so he could put her in an hospital for the insane. Matteo thought she seemed sad. She pleaded with him to help her. He left his card in her hand when he left. He told Tony he would not help him and sent all his records back to him. Ariel managed to get away from Tony and try to flee only to be run down by a car. She had amnesia and didn't remember anything. All she had was money and Matteo's card so the doctor called him. This is the beginning. That's all I will say. I loved this story and I read it all today. I couldn't put it down. Wonderful job Sandra

[Ginny Lamere · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is one wild ride

This is Matteo's story, he is one of the General's Sicilian children he is a corporate attorney in New York and he has an old acquaintance as a client who wants him to handle his divorce but wants Matteo to meet his wife whom he says is crazy, Matteo begrudgingly meets them for drinks and senses something is not right and tells his client he won't do it and he no longer wants him as a client.
Ariel is the clients wife and she makes her escape but she is in an accident and all that is found on her is money and Matteo's business card and she can't remember a thing. This is where the wild ride begins don't want to say much more and give the story away but you will be on the edge of your seat until the end of the book and you find out if they will out won't survive if they find happiness out not and how it will all end. Sandra Marton has given her readers another amazing book in the Wilde Family saga

[Angelique · Rating 5 out of 5]

An edge of your seat page-turner!

Wow! This book took through the gamut of emotions, from joy at getting reunited with some of my favorite characters, to worry, to anticipation, to excitement, to fear to sadness and finally back to joy. The Wildes and Bellini are the type of family we all dream of having. Despite their rocky start, they share an unbreakable bond that was tested like never before in this suspense-filled story of struggle, terror and most of all love!

This was the perfect story for Matteo, and I recommend it to everyone who loves romance, suspense, or both!

[Sandra R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Sandra's books - more so now that she isn't restricted by Mills and Boon's guidelines and is publishing her stories herself. I like the longer formats. The writing is excellent and the romance is steamy. I have read the entire Wilde series since it started. For me though, I think the instant love in this book was too convenient - too fast - and not believable. But this is a romance after all...

Also, if the author or publisher reads this review, please note that there are some typos in the Kindle edition that could easily be fixed. Nothing major - just annoying.

[Diana Tan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally captivating! I could not put the book down once I started reading it. Passion is Matteo's and Ariel's story. It is a romantic suspense novel that will have you sitting at the edge of your seat. You will also get reacquainted with some of the Wildes and Bellinis. That's a definite bonus!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book free from Amazon and I am voluntarily writing an honest review. I was holed from the first sentence to the last and had a difficult time putting it down until it was finished. This is the second book in the series I have read and was not disappointed.

[Christine Wilmot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book to read and very thrilling, I cannot wait till the next 2 come out and hopefully conclusion to the general's story, hoping for a happy ending there ☺️

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books that have the girl in trouble and the man protecting her fell for her... I would have liked it if it was a little longer... Like if he resisted his feelings a little...

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved Matteo and Ariel. When you least expect it love has a way of finding you.

[Mary Stockwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This book grabbed me from the very beginning. It was intriguing, romantic and at times action packed and intense. I loved the way it ended too.

[Candee Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's good