5 Romances for Readers in Love With the Great Outdoors

Where the Wild Things Bite, by Molly Harper
After surviving a mysterious plane crash, Anna Winthrop, book expert and admitted germaphobe, finds herself stranded in thick, dense woods with gorgeous Finn Palmeroy. There’s just one problem: Finn is a vampire and he’s bound to get hungry sooner or later. Anna had one job, and that was to transport an odd and extremely rare book to a client, though it seems that book might be more trouble than it’s worth. Out of her element, Anna is forced to depend on Finn for survival as they try to make their way to civilization and some form of help. Hilarious and with a hint of danger, Anna and Finn’s unexpected adventure is a steamy complement to a moonlit night in the forest.

Second Chance Summer, by Jill Shalvis
Amidst the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains and the crisp, spicy scent of pines, Aiden Kincaid is a firefighter hot enough to melt snow. He also co-owns the local ski resort with his brothers. His work keeps him busy with unexpected situations, but what he doesn’t see coming is Lily Danville’s return, especially after ten years of silence. Taking a job at the resort puts Lily directly in the path of the man whose heart she broke, but she’s back in town for a reason. Second Chance Summer is a second chance romance with a gorgeous setting, complete with white-capped mountains, where cool days give way to warm, sizzling nights.

With Every Breath, by Lia Riley
A treacherous hike in Patagonia to the summit La Aguja is what stands between Auden Woods and her dream job at Outsider magazine. Unfortunately, Auden is severely unprepared for demanding conditions of the climb. Her knight in shining armor, though, comes in the form of famous Scottish mountaineer, Rhys MacAskill. Rhys doesn’t have time to watch over the inexperienced climber he finds on the trail, but after losing his brother to a climbing accident, the last thing he wants is Auden’s well-being on his conscience. Auden hides her recognition of Rhys, hoping to turn their time together into a story that will surely secure her a position at Outsider. A new adult romance with a grief-stricken hero, a heroine desperate to make her dreams come true, and an unforgiving climb to the top of a mountain.

Guilty Pleasures, by Laura Lee Gurhke
Anthony Courtland, the Duke of Tremore, is knee-deep (literally) in rough dirt and clods of dewy English grass. His estate is home to his personal excavation site, where antiquities rest below the grounds’ surface. Hired by Anthony, bespectacled Daphne Wade is on the premises to assess the value of Anthony’s unearthed treasures. But as the two work closely together in messy conditions and late hours, Daphne hopes that the duke will come to see her as more than temporary employee. Sometimes, going outdoors means taking in your own backyard. Enjoying a fresh lawn with a good book is sometimes the closest and easiest way to get in touch with nature, and Guilty Pleasures is perfect for that.

Wilder, by Rebecca Yarros
Leah Baxter is stuck on a boat for the next nine months, though not just any boat: a luxury cruise liner. As part of the Study at Sea university program, her trip isn’t about taking a vacation. Instead, Leah will have to tutor a fellow student. If her peer passes, she gets to stay on the trip and travel to all sorts of exotic locations. If the student fails, Leah is off the boat. Sadly, Leah’s student isn’t your regular co-ed. She’s paired with resident bad boy and X-Games medalist Paxton Wilder. More accustomed to risking his life for stunts than sticking his nose in a book, Paxton proves to be quite a challenge if Leah hopes to maintain her enrollment in Study at Sea. Wilder is a reminder that the love of the outdoors doesn’t always have to include camping and bug spray. Sometimes, it can be all about soaking up the sun in crystal clear waters with a refreshing drink in hand!
What romances have you communing with nature?