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Wild by Nature

By: Lynn Van Dorn
Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
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While on vacation, Hayden Blake and his ex-boyfriend get into an ugly argument. Needing some space, Hayden storms out of their rented cabin and gets not only lost it in the dense woods of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but injured, as well. Being rescued is a miracle, but being rescued by a man who looks like a Norse god wearing plaid...that's a dream come true.

All Kurt Jorgenson wants is to go hunting and bag a sizable deer, but instead, he finds Hayden Blake, a city boy lost in Kurt’s forest. He takes Hayden home to care for his injuries, but Kurt finds himself drawn - in ways he hadn’t dreamed existed - to the young man he’s rescued and installed in his spare bedroom.

Kurt yearns to be everything Hayden needs, but he doesn't know where to start. Hayden desires Kurt and longs for a home, but he's not sure he has anything worthwhile to offer in return. However, with the help of a nosy librarian, a trip to Walmart, a pig named Wilbur, and cops bribed with cheese, Kurt and Hayden may find their way to a well-deserved happy ending.

Wild by Nature is a romance novella with a displaced twink, a confirmed bachelor, improper library behavior, pasties, shirtless wood chopping, fuzzy cows, and gas station pizza. It contains men falling in love, falling into bed, and just falling. Not necessarily in that order.

Note: This version has been expanded to include a new epilogue.

©2020 Lynn Van Dorn (P)2020 Lynn Van Dorn
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I loved Kurt and Hayden’s story, so when this came out in audio it was a must have for me. Michael Ferraiuolo did such a fantastic job of bringing Kurt and Hayden to life for me. If possible, he made Daddy Thor even sexier!! Kurt and Hayden’s story was sweet, steamy and sexy AF. I absolutely adored Hayden. I loved the way Daddy Thor went outside his comfort zone to learn more about how to be with Hayden. If you’re a Princess Bride fan, you’re in for some little nuggets of delight! If you first picked this up in ebook as a giveaway, this includes the amazing expanded epilogue as well. Shorts are so hard because you’re left wanting more, and I feel this was just the perfect ending. I wasn’t left needing to have more, but happy with the end! This is a must listen for all the Michael Ferraiuolo fans and for some hot first time Daddy goodness!

Daddy Thor Goodness

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Holy smokes that's hot! Wild By Nature is a fantastic novella, made even better when performed by Michael Ferraiuolo. Gruff, older (and virginal) mountain man meets sweet, somewhat jaded, power-bottom - well I don't have to tell Mr. Ferraiuolo's fans that he kills this one.

Lynn Van Dorn always writes incredible relationships, and the speed at which she binds these two men is really something. They just need each other so beautifully, and their attraction simply works.

Fun little story, but mostly it's about the sparks between the couple and how beautifully Michael Ferraiuolo brings it all to life.

an audio copy of Wild By Nature was provided to me for the purpose of my honest review

Great Relationship & M Ferraiuolo is Amazing!

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This story was really good, lighter on the Daddy side but I didn't fine it lacking at all. It was different from her other books but in a good way I think. The narration was really amazing and while it was a short listen I still enjoyed it a lot.

good story great narration

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I adore Lynn Van Dorn, so I was thrilled to see she had a new book coming out. I saw it wasn’t from the North Shore stories series and was intrigued. I’m so glad I nabbed this one when I had the chance. Different, yes, but just as good.

Hayden is just like any other naïve city boy – he heads out without proper gear while in the backwoods of Michigan. Now, he also left in a snit, so he didn’t think go even grab a good coat, and he also believed he’d be back shortly, so nothing to worry about. A tumble later with no cell service and he realizes he’s in trouble. The kind of trouble that could get someone killed. With a bad ankle and no idea where he is, he hunkers down for the night and hopes he’s not going to die.

Kurt knows these woods. He’s lived here his whole life, not really seeing the need to live anywhere else. He’s got his farm and that provides everything he needs. He hunts to shore up his food stores, but other than that, he’s got a good thing going. I’m envious of his simple life. He’s practically off the grid and I wonder what it would be like to not own a computer. To not be a slave to the internet.

Well, anyway, when he comes up a stranger on a cold morning, he assumes the young man is dead. When he discovers the city kid isn’t dead, his protective instincts kick in and he takes the young man back to his home, tends to his wounds, and calls a doctor. Hayden’s got a sprained ankle and since trudging in and out of Kurt’s place is a hassle, it’s decided he’ll stay for a few days until he’s recovered. His personal situation is also a little dire and he doesn’t necessarily have a home to go back to. That’s a whole other story. As he contemplates life at Kurt’s, he ruminates:

No computer, no smartphone, no internet, no decent T.V. How did the man live? Hayden wasn’t sure, but it probably involved a lot of chopping wood and went a long way to explaining Kurt’s muscles. Still Hayden wasn’t sure he could survive in such circumstances.

So how to pass the time? Well, Hayden has some ideas. He’s out, proud, and not afraid to go after what he wants. And he wants Kurt. Problem? Well, aside from not even knowing if Kurt’s gay, there are logistical issues such as a sprained ankle.

Kurt, for his part, is confused. He tried dating women and it didn’t stick. He just kind of figured he’d be alone for the rest of his life. Then this young man (and there is a significant age gap) blows into his life and suddenly he’s having carnal thoughts. He’s curious, so he heads to the library to research – one of the funniest scenes I’ve ever listened to. I was howling with laughter. He comes home armed with supplies and determination. He sees Hayden as his bunny slope. A nice easy way to work his way up to the black diamond run.

In so many ways this is an opposites attract with a bit of daddy kink thrown in. Hayden’s ex shows up for added drama, but in the end the men realize sometimes being different can be a good thing. And loving Wilbur helps.

I really adored this story, and Michael Ferraiuolo’s narration just added to my enjoyment. This author/narrator collaboration really works, and I hope Ms. Van Dorn brings more of her books to audio. I know I’ll be the first in line to pick them up.

Thor and the City Slicker

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This was a very nice and sweet story of a first time daddy and chance encounters/. I loved both Aiden and Kurt. They fit so well together and seamlessly. Their story is full of hot, funny and sweet moments. The story just grips and doesn't let you go. Michael Ferraiuolo's voice just brings all the characters to life so well, the good and the bad ones (and makes you want to really kick the bad ones). His voice just takes hold of you and is another reason why it s so hard to stop listening to this book

Sweet story

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