Title: Pretty Wild
Series: Pine Village #5
Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Small Town, Opposites Attract
Vacation Fling, Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Ryan
Some might say I’m running away. I prefer to look at it as an extended vacation, from social media, the paparazzi, and my very public life back in Los Angeles.
That’s why I rented a small cabin in the woods in Nowhere, Wisconsin. I needed an escape and time to lick my wounds from a breakup. What I wasn’t expecting was Marcus Wright, the most frustrating man on the face of the planet, to be right next door. Our chemistry is undeniable, and it doesn’t take long to realize a summer fling is just what the doctor ordered.
Our time has a deadline though, and at the end of a month, I’m going back home to Los Angeles. Problem is, despite Marcus’s grumpy demeanor, I’m not sure I want to.
Marcus
My days, and some of my nights, are spent working on vehicles in my shop. Working and living in my hometown of Pine Village is where I’m comfortable, where I belong.
My quiet little world is disrupted the day Ryan Marcotte rolls into town in her high heels and designer clothes. She’s the exact opposite of me, a spoiled rich girl who pushes my buttons like no other. She’s famous, has her own TV show, and is only here for a short time. I’m also wildly attracted to her. I try to fight it, but the pull is too strong. So when she suggests a little no-strings fun, I’m all in.
Unfortunately, our private bubble is popped the moment fans discover her location. All good things must come to an end. I just wasn’t expecting my heart to be so invested.
4.5 Stars
A visit back to Pine Village and spending some time with old friends. It's time for Marcus' story and Ms. Black did not disappoint. An emotional read with strong character growth, and sizzling chemistry.
Ryan is looking for an escape from her real life while she re-evaluates things and licks her wounds a little. Being in the limelight makes it hard to just be you and not have everyone up in your business. This city girl at heart who has had everything she wanted, wasn't sure she would survive small town nowhere for a month but she needed a rest. She also wasn't prepared for the people she would meet or the relationships she would form.
Marcus is happy with his life just the way it is. Not looking for relationship and someone to spend his time with. He is a busy guy, with the shop, towing business. His friends are always there if he needs a break. When he encounters to the sexy little thing on the side of the road, only to find out she is renting his cabin next door, his thoughts begin to wander. Convinced she is high maintenance and not worth the hassle.
With each encounter the draw is harder to resist. Before he knows it he's trying to help her enjoy her time in Pine Village. The more they get to know one another they more they realize perception can easily be jaded.
Grab your copy and see if this opposites attract story could be a surprise that neither were looking for.
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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.
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