Melange Books/Satin Romance is pleased to announce the release of Wild in Minnesota by Mary Lee Painter, a whip-smart romantic comedy filled with mistaken identities, forbidden sparks, and the kind of wedding weekend you won’t soon forget.
Fern never wanted to come back home—especially not as Maid of Honor in her cousin’s over-the-top wedding. But one punchy late-night mix-up at a remote cabin introduces her to Gabe, a rough-around-the-edges NHL hockey player and her brother’s teammate. What starts as a full-contact kitchen brawl turns into an unexpectedly steamy “weekend pass” agreement—one wild weekend, no strings attached.
But when bar fights, a high-speed chase, and a shocking overheard conversation turn up the heat, Fern bolts. Gabe’s not ready to let her go, her brother is ready to blow a fuse, and the bride-to-be vanishes just before the wedding. Now Fern and Gabe are forced to team up for a search-and-rescue mission… while navigating feelings they never meant to catch.
Perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud rom-coms with heart, heat, and a touch of mayhem, Wild in Minnesota is a summer must-read that proves love can be messy, unpredictable, and wildly worth it.
About the Author
Mary Lee Painter resides in Omaha, Nebraska, with her family and a stash of Dove chocolates. She is the author of The Other Fork in the Road and the upcoming YA novel Worst Idea Ever (Melange Books, February 2026), as well as future rom-coms Ding Dong, I’m Home (July 2026) and Quarterback Blitz (February 2027). She’s a die-hard Minnesota Wild Hockey fan and a sucker for feel-good chaos.
Follow Mary Lee online at: Website: https://maryleebooks.net/maryleebooks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryleepainterauthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maryleeauthor
Wild in Minnesota is available for purchase from major retailers including:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBGVCCK4
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-in-minnesota-mary-lee-painter/1147502459?ean=2940184315843
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wild-in-minnesota
Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/wild-in-minnesota/id6746645276
Google Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=r9dhEQAAQBAJ&pli=1
Satin Romance: https://www.satinromance.com/authors/maryleepainter/wild-in-minnesota-by-mary-lee-painter.html
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