Something Wilder

By: Christina Lauren

Narrated by: Patti Murin, Jon Root, Christina Lauren

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

The “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar) and New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners present a charming and laugh-out-loud funny novel filled with adventure, treasure, and, of course, love.

Growing up the daughter of notorious treasure hunter and absentee father Duke Wilder left Lily without much patience for the profession…or much money in the bank. But Lily is resourceful, and now uses Duke’s coveted hand-drawn maps to guide tourists on fake treasure hunts through the red rock canyons of Utah. It pays the bills but doesn’t leave enough to fulfill her dream of buying back the beloved ranch her father sold years ago, and definitely not enough to deal with the sight of the man she once loved walking back into her life with a motley crew of friends ready to hit the trails. Frankly, Lily would like to take him out into the wilderness and leave him there.

Leo Grady knew mirages were a thing in the desert, but they’d barely left civilization when the silhouette of his greatest regret comes into focus in the flickering light of the campfire. Ready to leave the past behind him, Leo wants nothing more than to reconnect with his first and only love. Unfortunately, Lily Wilder is all business, drawing a clear line in the sand: it’s never going to happen.

But when the trip goes horribly and hilariously wrong, the group wonders if maybe the legend of the hidden treasure wasn’t a gimmick after all. There’s a chance to right the wrongs—of Duke’s past and their own—but only if Leo and Lily can confront their history and work together. Alone under the stars in the isolated and dangerous mazes of the Canyonlands, Leo and Lily must decide whether they’ll risk their lives and hearts on the treasure hunt of a lifetime.

This gripping adventure full of second chances, complicated relationships, and the breathtaking beauty of the American Southwest will take you on one wild ride.

©2022 Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Great adventure

Well done and interesting adventure and romance with some unexpected twists. Historical part of the story is a perfect addition.

Best Read in YEARSSSS

This is quite literally one of the best books I've read in the last few years. The adventures reminded me of why I loved reading as a kid and moreso as an adult. I can't wait to read more by these authors!

Good blend of fun and intrigue

Fun with just the right amount of tension and drama. The romance story is different enough to be worth listening.

Finally, some adventure and fresh air in chick lit.

Don’t be scared away by reviews from people who loved one particular (i.e. erotic office romance) series from these authors and compare this to that. It is so so rare to have elements of adventure/nature featured in ChickLit! Wish I could find more. If you liked this you’ll probably like “beginners guide to happiness” by Katherine Center.

Mildly Entertaining

I struggle with romance, so take it with a grain of salt. The romance is cheesy, the adventure predictable.
Was is entertaining? A bit.
Would I recommend it? Ehhh…
That said, if you enjoy Chick lit, cheesy romance, and a “National Treasure” esq story - you’ll find this entertaining.

Treasure Hunt Adventures

Another great Christina Lauren book. Hard to put down! Did not disappoint! Happy ending too!

Not what I expected

I did not care for this story at all. It wasn’t interesting, not entertaining. I was disappointed.

Great book!

Wow great listen! It’s an exciting adventure and keeps you on your toes the entire time!

Extra star for cheese

Where to start. It plodded, with eye roll-inducing cheeseball everything. In fairness, the note at the end brought a tear, so plus one star for that, but otherwise this pure cheese was only finished because book club chose it for love month. Ugh. Also, clearly not a hopeless romantic here, but also surprisingly not a total dried-up grinch. This was just too much of not a good thing.

Made me smile (need that so badly)

Sweet, funny, thoughtful & unique. Love that these 2 friends are sharing their passions and sharing it with the world. The author notes were a bonus. My only negative is probably, I wish it were a little longer. Wanted to bask in their sweet love story a little bit longer. Thank you for sharing.