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hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wild Love by Lea Coll, book one in the Wilde Brothers series, is an emotional, gripping, heartwarming, sizzling brother’s best friend story, that is a great series starter. Elijah Wilde is the oldest of the Wilde brothers and runs their family resort in Telluride, Colorado. Scarlett is a free spirit who comes and goes as she likes never concerning herself with the feelings of those that she leaves behind. As a traveling actress she satisfies her craving for excitement and travel, seeing the country all while getting paid. The trips home have lessened over time as her parents and others from home pressure her to stay rather than to go and fulfill her desire to travel. Over time she has convinced herself that it didn’t matter that she was gone and her family and friends didn’t understand or miss her. Only this time, her visit home is different, as she doesn’t have a job to return to.
Elijah is afraid that his life is becoming stale after having taken over running the resort and absolutely loves it. He loves his life in Telluride but has begun to realize that life has become predictable and a bit stale. Scarlett is a breath of fresh air for him, reminding him of adventure and excitement and how it’s been missing from his life, now as an adult. The more time they spend together, Scarlett’s urge to leave lessens and her feelings for Eli grow. With sizzling chemistry, magnetic attraction, and an undeniable connection, they begin a fling; which they keep a secret, so as not having to explain anything to the overprotective Chance. Other than the secret relationship, they seem to bring out the best in one another and truly help the other become the best version of themselves.
This was a wonderful story with Scarlett discovering what she really wants out of her life and where she wants to be, Eli figuring things out, along with the introduction of many new characters to get to know. Scarlett’s friends were very supportive trying to get her to see how much they mean to her without holding her back. It was also fun reconnecting with old friends. This is a great story of friendship, family and love. I'm really looking forward to watching the Wilde brothers fall in love, one by one.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Elijah is afraid that his life is becoming stale after having taken over running the resort and absolutely loves it. He loves his life in Telluride but has begun to realize that life has become predictable and a bit stale. Scarlett is a breath of fresh air for him, reminding him of adventure and excitement and how it’s been missing from his life, now as an adult. The more time they spend together, Scarlett’s urge to leave lessens and her feelings for Eli grow. With sizzling chemistry, magnetic attraction, and an undeniable connection, they begin a fling; which they keep a secret, so as not having to explain anything to the overprotective Chance. Other than the secret relationship, they seem to bring out the best in one another and truly help the other become the best version of themselves.
This was a wonderful story with Scarlett discovering what she really wants out of her life and where she wants to be, Eli figuring things out, along with the introduction of many new characters to get to know. Scarlett’s friends were very supportive trying to get her to see how much they mean to her without holding her back. It was also fun reconnecting with old friends. This is a great story of friendship, family and love. I'm really looking forward to watching the Wilde brothers fall in love, one by one.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
People need to stop keeping secrets. Especially ones that affect other peoples lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
We are back in Telluride! Scarlett has come back home to regroup after an incident caused her to leave her production before it was over. She is struggling under the weight of perceived expectations of others. She has never wanted to settle down and no one will see her as successful. Eli is in charge of the family resort and Scarlett's brother's best friend. He is just as guilty as everyone else in their opinion of her. He offers her a suite at the resort to figure out what she wants. They start to spend time together and he starts to see her as Scarlett and not just a disappointment. I really enjoyed this book and it was a great beginning to a new series! Can't wait for more!
Can you go home?
A new series, and we are in Telluride, CA, to meet the Wilde Brothers. These brothers embrace their last name and what we know of them is that this is going to be a fun series.
Scarlett is a nomad, traveling from place to place where the theater takes her. She spends little time at home, as she feels she does not fit in, and her family disapproves of her choices. But she has come home; she needs to regroup and figure out her next move. Eli Wilder was not a distraction she saw coming, but while the chemistry is red hot, she has an expiration date and plans to keep her time in Telluride short.
Together Eli and Scarlett discover new dreams, and directions. We meet new friends, and reconnect with old. A great series start, and I am looking forward to all the Wildes finding their one.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
A new series, and we are in Telluride, CA, to meet the Wilde Brothers. These brothers embrace their last name and what we know of them is that this is going to be a fun series.
Scarlett is a nomad, traveling from place to place where the theater takes her. She spends little time at home, as she feels she does not fit in, and her family disapproves of her choices. But she has come home; she needs to regroup and figure out her next move. Eli Wilder was not a distraction she saw coming, but while the chemistry is red hot, she has an expiration date and plans to keep her time in Telluride short.
Together Eli and Scarlett discover new dreams, and directions. We meet new friends, and reconnect with old. A great series start, and I am looking forward to all the Wildes finding their one.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lea Coll kicks off her brand-new series, The Wilde Brothers, with a dazzling five-star read in Wild Love. This captivating small-town romance is a heartwarming and sizzling brother’s best friend story that’s sure to win over readers.
From the moment Scarlett returns to her hometown after an unsettling experience with her theatre boss, her world collides with Eli Wilde, her brother’s best friend. Sparks ignite immediately, and the playful, charming banter between them feels both natural and irresistible. Eli, who’s used to moving from place to place, knows he should keep his heart guarded, but his attraction to Scarlett is undeniable. As much as he tries to keep his emotions at bay, their chemistry is simply too powerful to ignore.
When Scarlett is offered the chance to direct a children’s play in their hometown, her love for the stage and her growing feelings for Eli put her at a crossroads. Will she stay and put down roots with the man who has come to mean so much, or will the lure of her dreams take her away once again?
Lea Coll’s Wild Love is a heartfelt, passionate start to this promising series, blending small-town charm with intense romance and a dash of humor. It’s the perfect story for readers looking for a swoon-worthy connection and characters who feel real and relatable.
From the moment Scarlett returns to her hometown after an unsettling experience with her theatre boss, her world collides with Eli Wilde, her brother’s best friend. Sparks ignite immediately, and the playful, charming banter between them feels both natural and irresistible. Eli, who’s used to moving from place to place, knows he should keep his heart guarded, but his attraction to Scarlett is undeniable. As much as he tries to keep his emotions at bay, their chemistry is simply too powerful to ignore.
When Scarlett is offered the chance to direct a children’s play in their hometown, her love for the stage and her growing feelings for Eli put her at a crossroads. Will she stay and put down roots with the man who has come to mean so much, or will the lure of her dreams take her away once again?
Lea Coll’s Wild Love is a heartfelt, passionate start to this promising series, blending small-town charm with intense romance and a dash of humor. It’s the perfect story for readers looking for a swoon-worthy connection and characters who feel real and relatable.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is a fantastic start to a new series about the Wilde brothers in Telluride, Colorado. Elijah (Eli), the oldest Wilde brother and CEO of the family owned ski resort, is stunned by the reappearance of Scarlett. She has grown into a curvy beauty since he last saw her years ago when she was a teenager. Despite his immediate attraction to her, he knows he can’t act on it because her brother, Chase, is his best friend. Scarlet is a nomad who never stays in one place long and he is not going to risk his friendship with her brother or his heart when his life is firmly planted in Telluride. Best laid plans definitely don’t work in this case. In a matter of weeks, Scarlett and building a future with her is all Eli can think about.
As a theatre actress, Scarlett travels the country and visits her family only sporadically. An incident during the last production she was in has lead her to visit her family to take time to regroup. Being back in her home town isn’t easy for Scarlet, as everyone wants to know if she is staying, which will make her family happy, or when she is leaving again. She finds staying with her parents rather stressful and she is grateful when Eli offers her the use of a condo across the hall from his penthouse at the resort. Sharing the rooftop deck, pool and hot tub leads to the combustion sparks of the sparks between them and to some very steamy interludes. An opportunity to work with children on a play is presented to her and Scarlett finds it more enjoyable and rewarding than she ever expected. She finds herself headlong in love with Eli and contemplating a change in her lifestyle and career. But there is trouble ahead and both she and Eli will have choices to make. The most important of which may be whether or not to fight for their love and a future with each other.
I loved the chemistry between Eli and Scarlett, their banter and their rapport. I admired the effort Eli puts in to helping Scarlett and those he cares about. Both Eli and Scarlett have wonderfully supportive friends. A change of perspective finally leads Scarlett to see how her actions have affected her family and friends, which leads her to rethink her choices in regard to her career and personal life. I enjoyed reading this fabulous and engaging book.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book.