Review: The Autumn Review for Wild Child
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
The Wild Ones was one of my favorite books of last year. Of course, I loved Cami and Trick, but the girl that stole my heart, was Jenna. I remember telling the author right after I finished the book that Jenna and Rusty needed a book too. And apparently, others agreed with me. This little novella packed some heat and made me fall in love with Jenna and Rusty even more.I've felt a strong connection to Jenna since I first met her. There is so much about her life and her personality that reminds me of my own. In this novella, we get to see Jenna go through some serious stuff.  Jenna has goals and dreams that don't include staying in Greenfield. But, there's a little something that is enticing her to stay. Rusty Catron. She needs Rusty to take a chance on her. She needs him to be her rock. Especially after her family tragedy.Rusty is a hometown boy. He has a life in Greenfield, his mom is there, and his friends are there. When his feelings for Jenna become stronger, Rusty's past comes back to haunt him. To me, Rusty was the fun loving flirt and now I  that I know more about him, there is still truth to that, but there is also a sad side to Rusty too. Rusty made my heart hurt. I wanted him to trust in Jenna and their relationship. In the end, love does prevail, but it's not an easy road getting there.Overall, I loved WILD CHILD. Rusty and Jenna got my temperature up, my heart aching, and there were still moments that made me laugh. The only thing that could have made this one better for me, would have been a longer version of Jenna and Rusty's story. I just love them as a couple. They will be in my heart always.I highly recommend reading this one if you're following The Wild Ones Series. Not only is it a great read, but it provides a great lead into Jenna's brother, Jake's story, Some Like It Wild. Definitely pick this one up!Quotes:~"Jenna, I can exist without you," he begins, the words slicing through me like a knife through butter. "But it wouldn't be any kind of existence that I'd want. You are what makes my life worth living. You're the sunshine in it, you're the laughter and the smiles. You're the warm nights and the cool breezes. You're like every good memory and moment and dream I've ever had all wrapped into one. And if you go, you take the only living part of me with you. Without you, I might as well be dead. So, yes, I can exist without you. But that's all I'd be doing."-Loc 1470~"I've loved you from the moment I met you, Jenna. And I'll love you long after I'm gone from this world."I reach up and wind my arms around his neck, giving him a mischievous wink. "What took you so long?"He grins down at me. "Traffic was hell."-Loc 1490