This Is Wild: Opposites Attracts Sports Romance (This Is Series 2)

Never has a book taken me so long to be able to write a review, it’s been months since I first read this book and I still can’t put together the right words to tell you how phenomenal this story is.Natasha Madison took a subject most would shy away from and not only did it justice, but knocked it out of the stratosphere. She wrote a story that is captivating with characters that you immediately fall in love with, and give you all the feels. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of epic proportions, I laughed, cried, had my heart ripped to shreds, but in the end, as with all her words, gave a happily ever after that not only fixed every broken piece, but made my heart feel more full than when the story started.Viktor is a recovering addict, after making mistakes on the ice whilst under the influence, his former team is happy to be rid of him. During a stint in rehab, Matthew Grant takes a chance on Viktor bringing him into the New York Stingers family fold and setting him up with a fresh start away from his old demons. As part of starting a new life in New York, Viktor decides, is buying a house, so Matthew introduces him to his sister, Real Estate agent, Zoe Stone. As soon as the pair meet there is undeniable chemistry, but rule one of his 12 step program is not to fall in love in the first year, something Viktor takes seriously.Zoe Stone is NHL royalty, along with her twin sister Zara they are the princesses of the NHL, with their father, Cooper Stone being the King, and their brother Matthew and brother in law Max being the Princes. Zoe hates Hockey and has one rule of her own, she doesn’t date hockey players. With the ground rules firmly set, the pair become fast friends, and for a struggling Viktor, Zoe becomes someone he relies on, but with each interaction they get closer, until demons from his past show up to spoil everything.If you’ve read the Something So Series or book one from this series, the This Is Series, you already know and love these characters, and you get the comedic elements, along with the family love and relationships you’ve come to expect from Ms Madison’s writing p, along with something new and fresh. I also can’t wait for you to meet Vivienne’s other half, who you get a sneak peek of at the end of This is Wild.This book has firmly set itself in my heart and it’ll be a while before I move on from the book hangover it has left me with.I can’t recommend this enough! I would give this story a million stars, but this only allows a maximum of 5, so as always with Natasha’s story’s, I’ll settle for 5 gold stars.

Natasha Madison always scores big when it comes to her hot hockey hunks and their lovely ladies and rest assured This Is Wild does not fail to light the lamp! This sweet, inspiring, heartwarming story is not to be missed!Viktor, fresh out of rehab has been blessed with a second chance. He is 90 days sober and finds himself in New York trying to navigate life and normality, finding his place on his new team while remaining strong in his battle to overcome his addiction.The first time he meets the wonderful Zoe Stone he is floored, not only is she his new realtor but also his GM's little sister which is a serious no-no...but no matter how taken Viktor is by Zoe he needs to remember that his main focus is taking one day at a time and staying clean.Zoe is very understanding and supportive of Viktor's journey and they soon develop a friendship but it's not long before feelings are developing on both sides. Can Viktor fight his addiction and love Zoe the way she deserves to be loved or will he give into temptation and throw everything away for a high???I love, love, loveddd this book so much, I couldn't read it fast enough! Zoe is so tough yet so compassionate that you can't help but want the best for her, especially now that Zara has settled down! And Viktor is my absolute favourite.....his strength and determination to beat his past is so admirable, I was really routing for him from the very start!Really enjoy that we get the whole family in these books because they're such a funny bunch that always leaves you wanting more! I cannot wait for Vivienne's book because she is going to be an absolute riot!!!This book is a One-Click MUST!!

Another 5 STAR read by Natasha Madison. The series of stand alone books following on from Something so Right’ just gets better and better.Natasha in my opinion is one of the top hockey romance writers of this generation. Each book covers some series issues but are told in a beautifully well written way. Thank you for covering this sensitive subject so well.This time it is the turn of Viktor who’s drug addiction got him kicked off his team and sent into rehab for 90 days. When he is released he has been traded to a new team in NY. There he meets the Grant/Cooper family who give him the chance to be the man and hockey player he once was!Zoe Cooper daughter and sister to top hockey players is charged by her brother the now MD of the New York Stingers to find Viktor a new home. Both are unprepared for the chemistry between them but Zoe has vailed never to date a hockey star and Viktor needs to keep focused to reach 100 days drug free and the12 step goal to finally be able to move forward.Fate though sometimes has other plans! Zoe shows Vicktor that sometimes you need a friend to help you in those hours before morning when the demons appear and love can help not hinder during the road to recovery.This story takes a very delicate subject and shows us what the road to recover is like and the challenges one has to overcome to complete the 12 steps and the 365 days of being drug freeWell done Natasha

Viktor has is leaving rehab after a spectacular downfall, he's on his way to a new team.Zoe is his realtor and also team boss sister so she's a no go. Not everything goes to plan.This is a dynamic heartfelt story about Viktor struggle with get things on track and his not liking himself.Zoe is his friend only because Viktor told her not to fall for him.You will love this book. So Raw in some places its unreal. Oh and Jeffery is the bomb!!!!