Wildest Hearts

Ten-year-old Luca Carter watched as his parents were ruthlessly gunned down in a drive by shooting. It altered the course of his life and changed his perception of the world. Now, more than twenty years later, no one knows better than Luca Carter that life isn’t pretty; it’s cruel and full of injustice, and there isn’t much sweetness left in a world where those in power seek to exploit the weak. When Luca is tasked with accompanying a park ranger at Marlon Falls Reserve into the furthest parts of the wilderness, he does so reluctantly. Luca isn’t made for the wilderness; he doesn’t see the beauty in it, and he certainly doesn’t understand why anyone would want to venture into it willingly. Give him the streets and the dark backstreet alleys of Marlon Falls any day; at least that’s where he understands the rules of the game. But Luca may just discover that the forest surrounding Marlon Falls holds a hidden beauty, a sweetness that is untouched by the cruel realities of life... And when that sweetness is threatened, it’s up to Luca to stand up and protect her.

Previously released as The Wrath of Ares. New content added. This book can be read as a standalone, although it follows Summer Hearts and may contain spoliers.