Wilder Horizons Series by Kate Sweden

There are two problems with competing against Jerrick Thorne. First—he plays to win. Second—so do I. Now we’re locked in a high-stakes tango on a Costa Rican billion-dollar pitch panel—and losing isn’t an option. Brynn Wilder knows adventure. As a Wilder Horizons co-owner, she can sell billionaires on anything from luxury African safaris to sustainably built eco-lodges in the wilds of Patagonia... moreThere are two problems with competing against Jerrick Thorne. First—he plays to win. Second—so do I. Now we’re locked in a high-stakes tango on a Costa Rican billion-dollar pitch panel—and losing isn’t an option. Brynn Wilder knows adventure. As a Wilder Horizons co-owner, she can sell billionaires on anything from luxury African safaris to sustainably built eco-lodges in the wilds of Patagonia. But when she’s paired with the company’s oldest rival for a high-profile pitch-off, she’s got one goal—wipe the smug grin off Jerrick Thorne’s infuriatingly handsome face. Jerrick Thorne is precision personified—polished, disciplined, and irritatingly perfect, with enough scars and secrets in his past to keep Brynn guessing. Brynn? She’s a walking curveball, fueled by charm, chaos, and inconvenient impulses. He lives for order. She thrives in the unpredictable. And with every volley of banter, the tension between them gets hotter… and a whole lot harder to ignore. Challenged By You. is a sexy, rivals-to-lovers romantic comedy with whip-smart banter, forced proximity, and enough slow-burn tension to leave you begging for the final slide. Perfect for readers who crave serious heat, razor-sharp wit, and characters who know exactly what it takes to win—especially when it comes to each other. 💋 Adult language, adult situations, and adults doing very adult things. On several occasions. swearing, sparring, and one hilariously inappropriate hammock scene. Recommended 18+. less

There are two problems with Luc Moreau. First—he doesn’t talk much. Second—he doesn’t need to. The man’s silence speaks volumes… and unfortunately for me, I’m fluent in trouble. Emme Wilder knows charm is a weapon—and she wields it well. As the Wilder Horizons vendor-relations queen, she’s built an empire on partnership, laughter, and perfectly managed chaos. But when she’s sent to Patagonia to secure contracts for a new luxury eco-lodge, she meets a man who refuses to play along... moreThere are two problems with Luc Moreau. First—he doesn’t talk much. Second—he doesn’t need to. The man’s silence speaks volumes… and unfortunately for me, I’m fluent in trouble. Emme Wilder knows charm is a weapon—and she wields it well. As the Wilder Horizons vendor-relations queen, she’s built an empire on partnership, laughter, and perfectly managed chaos. But when she’s sent to Patagonia to secure contracts for a new luxury eco-lodge, she meets a man who refuses to play along. Luc Moreau is stone in human form—quiet, stubborn, and maddeningly self-sufficient. He built his remote lodge from the ground up, brick by weathered brick, and he doesn’t have time for a flirtatious corporate outsider who smells like sunshine and paperwork. But storms roll in, power cuts out, and proximity turns professional boundaries into something far more dangerous. Between snow storms, mountainside treks, and the kind of silence that hums, Emme starts to see the cracks in Luc’s armor—and the warmth hidden beneath. And Luc? He starts to remember what it feels like to want more than survival. Hooked By You is a slow-burn, sunshine-grump romantic comedy set against the breathtaking wilds of Patagonia. Expect tension, banter, and a love story built from sparks, storms, and stubborn hearts learning to bend. Perfect for readers who crave emotional depth, laugh-out-loud moments, and heat that sneaks up like a sunrise after a storm. 💋 Adult language, adult situations, and a scandalous amount of flannel. power outages, penguins, and one unforgettable night beneath the southern stars. Recommended 18+. less

There are two problems with Dr. Theodore Hale. First—his housing permit only gets approved if he has a “partner. ” Second—somehow, I’ve become the woman who has to fill that role. Annie Wilder has never met a horizon she didn’t want to chase. As the CFO of Wilder Horizons, she’s in the Galápagos Islands to evaluate a high-stakes expansion into one of the most tightly regulated destinations on earth—and to quietly fix a vendor disaster before it torpedoes the company’s reputation... moreThere are two problems with Dr. Theodore Hale. First—his housing permit only gets approved if he has a “partner. ” Second—somehow, I’ve become the woman who has to fill that role. Annie Wilder has never met a horizon she didn’t want to chase. As the CFO of Wilder Horizons, she’s in the Galápagos Islands to evaluate a high-stakes expansion into one of the most tightly regulated destinations on earth—and to quietly fix a vendor disaster before it torpedoes the company’s reputation. She expects permits, politics, and a whole lot of logistics. She does not expect the grumpy, sunburned marine biologist who looks at her like she’s the human embodiment of an invasive species. Dr. Theodore Hale is a world-renowned marine mammal specialist on sabbatical from the University of Florida—brilliant, brutally exacting, and allergic to anything that smells like tourism. His research on Galápagos sea lions is already hanging by a thread of limited funding and stricter-than-strict regulations. The last thing he needs is a corporate travel executive from rival-school Florida State sniffing around his field station… or a paperwork glitch that makes it easier to keep his cabin if everyone believes Annie is his partner. One housing office misunderstanding, one signed form, and one very smug, very infuriating “It’s temporary, Ms. Wilder” later… Annie and Theo are sharing a tiny cabin, a very real bed, and a very fake relationship the whole island seems invested in. Between UF–FSU smack talk, bilingual flirting, boat decks crowded with sea lions, and nights when the generator cuts out and the stars feel too close, it gets harder to remember where the act stops and the wanting starts. Swooned By You. is a tropical, slow-burn, fake-relationship romantic comedy set in the wild heart of the Galápagos—featuring enemies-to-lovers energy, grumpy professor vs sunshine CFO vibes, forced proximity, scientific chaos, and kisses that feel like losing your balance on a wet dock. Perfect for readers who love smart banter, emotional depth, and men who fall stupid-hard for the one woman they swore they’d never tolerate. Adult language, adult situations, and one very serious scientist who really wishes she’d stop calling him Teddy… and absolutely does not. one bed, sea lion drama, UF vs FSU rivalry energy, and enough tropical heat to fog up your snorkel mask. Recommended 18+. less