This romantic story is the perfect holiday read. Anna leaves her city job after her heart is broken and seeks solace in a new role in the countryside. She doesn’t hit it off with her gruff and unfriendly new boss, but tries to rebuild her life. Uplifting, romantic, funny at times….loved it!

4 ⭐️ navigating a breakup and grieving her chances of having children had me emotionally invested from the get go, then the Bridget jones vibes was having me giggling and laughing. Had a fantastic time, even cried when they left the award ceremony. The anticipation was killing me but when all happened I couldn’t stop smiling. I only wish we got to see them together more after all was resolved.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book to review.

I liked the countryside setting and the characters, but I didn't get how Anna and Jamie fell in love when they hardly knew each other. They spent more time bickering or not speaking to each other. Their relationship seemed to be built on lust. I preferred Anna's friendship with Fi over the romance storyline.

Unfortunately I was unable to access this title despite raising support requests - it looks really good and I will have to check it out when it releases :))

Thank you for my ARC copy!! I sped through this book.

Anna is such a relatable lead—her people-pleasing tendencies, her desire to start fresh, and her slow journey toward putting herself first really resonated with me. I loved watching her navigate life, especially with the two very different men: the charming and dependable Callum, and the brooding, closed-off Jamie.

The “grumpy x sunshine” trope is done so well here, and there’s a lovely balance between the light, romantic moments and some deeper emotional beats. The side characters, especially Fi and Hugo the beagle (cutie!), added so much charm and warmth to the book.

This was a heartfelt, uplifting read with just enough twists to keep things interesting. If you’re in the mood for a romantic, countryside escape with layered characters and genuine emotion, Wild About You is definitely worth picking up.

Great book. I enjoyed this reading this. The time just flew byThanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Do you know when a book is just so delightfully what you need? Something so easy and cheerful to read? That was this book for me.

I loved the traditional rom com style of writing, and honestly it was a welcome breath from all the smut that’s doing the rounds these days. If you’re fans of the ‘grumpy x sunshine’ trope too then this one is absolutely for you.

It was such an easy read and I flew through it because I genuinely couldn’t put it down. It’s the perfect book to read by the pool this summer! If you see it in the shop, you definitely have to pick this up!

Wild About You is a heartwarming, fun and engaging romance. I was absolutely absorbed into these characters lives from the first chapter. They are all distinct and enjoyable people to read about, they made me smile, laugh and feel! The book is a wonderful light romance but there are some really important themes of substance that set this apart from other fluffy romances I have read. For example I loved the consideration of the environment and the beauty of sustainability. The English countryside really shines and it made me want to get my walking boots on and out in the wild. Infertility is also explored thoughtfully and felt realistic. The romance had the perfect slow-burn development, there were some obstacles and a lovely animal side kick. I would read this again and I never say that about romances. What an amazing debut. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of Wild About You from NetGalley, and I really enjoyed this unique take on romance. It didn’t feel like a story I’ve read a hundred times before, which was refreshing.

One of the standout aspects of the book was how delicately it handled discussions around infertility and the struggles of having a child. It was woven into the story with care and nuance, adding emotional depth without feeling heavy-handed. I also appreciated the individual character arcs—each felt distinct and well-developed.

The connection between the main characters was strong, though their romance felt a bit rushed at times. Rather than fully experiencing their growing relationship, it often felt more told than shown. That said, the side characters really stood out, each with their own unique voice, adding richness to the story.

Overall, I enjoyed this read and would definitely pick up more from Sophie Laxton in the future. Wild About You is an engaging and heartfelt novel that offers something different in the romance genre.

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Thanks to @netgalley the author & publisher for the ARC

This is the authors debut novel & it didn't disappoint!
This was a really lovely and uplifting read with fab characters that have great humour and chemistry! I also love books set in the UK.
It's your typical chick-lit style novel and Inew from the first few pages that I'd enjoy it!
It's definitely worth a read!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Sophie Loxton and Simon and Schuster UK for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review

When people pleasing Anna receives some life changing news, her world is turned upside down. Deciding to leave her life in London for a fresh start, Anna accepts a job and moves to Northumberland where she meets grumpy, ‘posh boy’ Jamie. Things get off to a rocky start but can they put their differences aside and work together?

Wild About You is heartwarming, cosy and altogether a beautiful read. The story touches on sensitive subjects with compassion and understanding all whilst being heartfelt and uplifting. The characters are relatable and although some of the topics mentioned are tough, the book was still lighthearted and funny in places. One of the characters, Tobias, had me laugh out loud at times. Everyone needs a Tobias at work!

My only issue was that it was a very slow burn and then a lot happened in the final few chapters, but overall, I really enjoyed Wild About You and would highly recommend giving it a read. Just make sure to check the trigger warnings first!

After Anna’s fiancé dumps her, she decides to stop being such a people-pleaser and takes a job as rewilding manager on an estate far away from her London home in Northumberland. Callum, the estate manager, is good-looking, friendly and interested in Anna, but Anna finds her thoughts increasingly occupied by her prickly and aloof boss, Jamie - the literal lord of the manor.

Straight out of the blocks, I need to mention that the book deals with infertility. Both Anna and her best friend struggle to conceive, with Anna being told she will never have children. This is the cause of the breakup with her fiancé and a reason (in Anna’s mind) why she cannot have a relationship with Jamie. In general, the author deals with this very sensitively and touches on some of the feelings involved with infertility without dwelling on them to the detriment of the love story. What I will say, whilst trying not to give any spoilers, is the perfectly articulated reasons she gives Jamie why they can’t be together don’t go away. For someone who has been in a very similar situation to the characters, it takes an awful lot to move past these issues and the pretty sudden U-turn didn’t cut it for me.

That aside, this was a good read, with some cosy settings, a lovely description of the countryside and an interesting cast of characters. It’s reasonably spicy without being too graphic, so if open door isn’t your thing, then proceed with caution.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Wild about you was a joy to read! A wonderfully uplifting read… A lot of sparkle and mischief… The characters are fabulous… A very relaxing read!

Wild About You by Sophie Loxton

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Wild About You is a great book that deals with some hard issues but it is handled amazingly.

Anna leaves London to go to the countryside for a new job but also to work on herself after dealing with a few blows to her life. She has quite a bit to deal with and is using a number of different ways to do this. I loved how strong Anna is and continued to work through things to find herself and her worth.

Enter Jamie, the hot, grumpy Earl of the estate that Anna is now working at, not only is he her new boss but he is so distant and moody to her she wonders how the are going to work together.

Jamie has his own issues that he has to work through and also deal with the estate. Hugo is another great part of the book and steals the show whenever he enters!

The characters in the office are absolutely brilliant, they are so unique and funny! I think Anna would deserve a medal for working with Tally!

I always love reading a book where it is set in the UK and is a great book, this one hit every spot.

An enjoyable opposites attract romance between an environmental expert and the earl of the estate she works at.
Anna is dumped by her long term boyfriend after finding out some news and decides to take a job on a Northumberland estate to help rewild it. Jamie is the grumpy Earl who is secretly impressed with her.
Throw in a slight love triangle / square and you get fun main story with a deeper storyline underneath covering infertility/IVF.
I really liked how Anna grew as a person throughout the book and how Jamie was super sweet even though they rubbed each other up the wrong way.

I really enjoyed reading this book - although, I will say that I found myself struggling with the pacing and timeline of it quite a lot. There were a lot of moments when the vibe went from 0 to 100 in a split second, and I felt like I was constantly playing catch up to wrap my head around Anna’s feelings or decisions.
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Saying that, I thought this book was really fun to read, and I enjoyed seeing the chemistry between Jamie and Anna - alongside their reasons for trying to keep it at bay. There were also some really strong relationships being built or shown amongst the other characters, and each character stood out in their own way.
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This book had a big focus on infertility and IVF, so it wasn’t always a lighthearted, fluffy romance. I was very interested in seeing the representation of this in the book, although I didn’t always FEEL it as closely as I would have liked to. However, I was glad it was there and it was handled with a lot of care.
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This book absolutely had me giggling and kicking my feet a lot, and I found myself itching to return to it when I was away from it, so I’d say keep your eyes peeled for its release FOR SURE.
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4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the growth of the main female character and how she moved away from being a people pleaser to standing up for her own wants and needs. I enjoyed watching the relationship between the two main characters progress even if I did want to bang their heads together at a few different points. Would recommend this book.

Anna is looking to start over and takes a job as an environmental consultant on a large estate in Northumberland. However, she didn’t envisage that the landowner would be one of the trickier elements to deal with! This is a classic will they/won’t they type book but with great characters and some emotional themes explored, including IVF, friendships and of course romantic relationships

I really enjoyed this book and actually binged it in one day because I was enjoying it so much.

Great debut and I would happily read more by this author.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for my advanced copy. This review is my own honest opinion

4.5 stars

When reading what this book was about I knew it was going to be something I enjoyed.

I absolutely loved this book and the characters. I read this book in one sitting and could not put it down. I loved both the two main characters and the tension that was between the two of them was perfect. Its a slow burn romance which I always enjoy.

The only thing is that I wish we got to see more of Jamie n the first half of the book just because I would of loved to see more of him and Anna. It started of slow paced but towards the end it felt a little rushed, I wish we got to see more of the ending play out. This book is perfect for readers who love a slow burn, Grumpy x Sunshine read with loads of tension.

*Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for providing me this Arc in return for an honest review*

A big thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Sophie Loxton for gifting me an advanced copy of Wild About You in exchange for an honest review.

Loxton’s debut romance novel, Wild About You, is the perfect blend of escapism (Who doesn’t want to fall in love with a handsome, rich earl?) and realism. It was refreshing to read a romance book in which the couple faced realistic problems, namely, infertility and class differences, rather than the overdone, simplistic “miscommunication issue” that so many romances rely on for the dramatic climax. I loved the Pride and Prejudice vibes in this novel, and also the fete scene which paid homage to Rebecca. I wish there had been a bit more Jamie in the first half of the book, but that’s my only little complaint. The characters were relatable and likeable; the setting was ideal.

If slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, mildly spicy romances are your jam, you will enjoy this one. I look forward to Loxton’s next book hitting the shelf.