Something Wild & Wonderful

"Some of the best modern romances are as much about growing into oneself as about finding the one to create a life with. With a literal quest at its center, Anita Kelly’s latest melds those two arcs particularly well. Alexei Lebedev and Ben Caravalho have their minds fixed on their personal hurdles when they meet cute, just barely avoiding disaster on the challenging Pacific Crest Trail. Completing the 2,500-mile hike is a trial. It takes months. But it’s a great way to exhaust your body while seeking change or tending to emotional and mental bruises. Though they have very different experiences and outlooks, Ben and Alexei are undeniably drawn to each other after repeatedly crossing paths. Their romantic relationship grows organically and gorgeously as they press forward into the wild."