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benej's review
4.0
It’s a sweet story, I loved “seeing” again so many Marians and Wildes, but there was a bit too much of Tilly and not enough of both MC.
chambersaurusrx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
asteroula_t's review
3.0
I undoubtedly love Lucy and her books. I undoubtedly love book series and I definitely love it when characters from previous books pop up in a book.
With that said, this book was overwhelming for me.
Maybe it is the fact that I have not read all of the books in Made Marian and Forever Wilde series, even though a note from Lucy says that you can read it as a stand-alone. Well, I must say that you cannot.
I was lost with all the names (we are talking about a lot of names) and all the family connections.
Darius and Miller's story was a bit of an afterthought in all this "noise".
The few moments that you see clearly their interactions and even Miller's interactions with his grandma, were precious.
This book is about instant love and family. It could be better though!
With that said, this book was overwhelming for me.
Maybe it is the fact that I have not read all of the books in Made Marian and Forever Wilde series, even though a note from Lucy says that you can read it as a stand-alone. Well, I must say that you cannot.
I was lost with all the names (we are talking about a lot of names) and all the family connections.
Darius and Miller's story was a bit of an afterthought in all this "noise".
The few moments that you see clearly their interactions and even Miller's interactions with his grandma, were precious.
This book is about instant love and family. It could be better though!
layla87's review
2.0
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
Well, this was... not good.
I mean it is 3-series crossover, and it's bound to have been chaotic at best.
Lucy's renowned for the crazy family trope... imagine when everyone's all together in one place.
Needless to say it was too much.
This was me while reading this book...
Keep in mind I've read every Wilde and Marian book there is.
Overall, it just didn't work for me.
- Too many characters
- Too many shenanigans
- The insta-love was very OTT
- The whole book happens in a handful of days. And yeah I know that it's kind of her trademark... But lately I've been very picky with my romance books and declaring love after 3 or 4 days isn't working for me anymore.
I skimmed when I passed the 60% mark.
After Hostile Takeover, which I loved, I had high expectations, and that's on me.
Well, this was... not good.
I mean it is 3-series crossover, and it's bound to have been chaotic at best.
Lucy's renowned for the crazy family trope... imagine when everyone's all together in one place.
Needless to say it was too much.
This was me while reading this book...
Keep in mind I've read every Wilde and Marian book there is.
Overall, it just didn't work for me.
- Too many characters
- Too many shenanigans
- The insta-love was very OTT
- The whole book happens in a handful of days. And yeah I know that it's kind of her trademark... But lately I've been very picky with my romance books and declaring love after 3 or 4 days isn't working for me anymore.
I skimmed when I passed the 60% mark.
After Hostile Takeover, which I loved, I had high expectations, and that's on me.
kaitlin_durante's review
4.0
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Forever Wilde in Aster Valley is the interconnected story of Lucy Lennox’s Made Marian and Forever Wilde characters having a Christmastime celebration in Aster Valley. Miller Hobbs has found himself going for no family to being part of one of the largest most loving groups of people after a DNA test. He is overwhelmed and finds himself connecting with the local baker Darius by hiding in the kitchen of the bakery. Their attraction and interest is instantaneous but with family drama and life coming into play will either man find their happily ever after during the holidays?
Miller Hobbs has lived so long solely relying on his mother for emotional support and affection that when he is thrust into the depths of the Marians and Wildes he feels immediately overwhelmed (I don’t blame him!). He is struggling with the loss of his mother and finds himself striking out against the happiness that he doesn’t feel like he deserves. Darius is able to provide him with solace while in Aster Valley that he can’t seem to find anywhere else. He allows himself to be vulnerable with Darius and in doing so they are able to develop an instant connection.
“I leaned in and kissed him tenderly. My stomach tightened while my chest swelled. He was mine. I knew better than to predict the future, but right now, he was mine. And that was all I needed.”
Darius Grant has never felt so instantly drawn to someone the way he is Miller. He finds himself finding any way to be around him and even puts himself in the middle of the Marian/Wilde craziness to just be with him. He doesn’t shy away from the obvious sadness Miller exudes after the loss of his mother, instead encouraging him to be honest about his feelings and talk through what he is struggling with.Their intense connection leads to high heat chemistry in the bedroom.
This addition to the Lucy Lennox universe had everything you expect: humor, emotions and smoking bedroom scenes. Both MCs were likeable and you were cheering for them to find a HEA. There was definitely the element of insta-love which I struggle with as a trope overall but it was not unexpected. There were some very cute Christmas themes that I enjoyed.
4 stars for a sweet holiday story where two men find their forever in Aster Valley.
Forever Wilde in Aster Valley is the interconnected story of Lucy Lennox’s Made Marian and Forever Wilde characters having a Christmastime celebration in Aster Valley. Miller Hobbs has found himself going for no family to being part of one of the largest most loving groups of people after a DNA test. He is overwhelmed and finds himself connecting with the local baker Darius by hiding in the kitchen of the bakery. Their attraction and interest is instantaneous but with family drama and life coming into play will either man find their happily ever after during the holidays?
Miller Hobbs has lived so long solely relying on his mother for emotional support and affection that when he is thrust into the depths of the Marians and Wildes he feels immediately overwhelmed (I don’t blame him!). He is struggling with the loss of his mother and finds himself striking out against the happiness that he doesn’t feel like he deserves. Darius is able to provide him with solace while in Aster Valley that he can’t seem to find anywhere else. He allows himself to be vulnerable with Darius and in doing so they are able to develop an instant connection.
“I leaned in and kissed him tenderly. My stomach tightened while my chest swelled. He was mine. I knew better than to predict the future, but right now, he was mine. And that was all I needed.”
Darius Grant has never felt so instantly drawn to someone the way he is Miller. He finds himself finding any way to be around him and even puts himself in the middle of the Marian/Wilde craziness to just be with him. He doesn’t shy away from the obvious sadness Miller exudes after the loss of his mother, instead encouraging him to be honest about his feelings and talk through what he is struggling with.Their intense connection leads to high heat chemistry in the bedroom.
This addition to the Lucy Lennox universe had everything you expect: humor, emotions and smoking bedroom scenes. Both MCs were likeable and you were cheering for them to find a HEA. There was definitely the element of insta-love which I struggle with as a trope overall but it was not unexpected. There were some very cute Christmas themes that I enjoyed.
4 stars for a sweet holiday story where two men find their forever in Aster Valley.
dharshanirymond's review
3.0
Except for Stevie and his Silver fox I think everyone else made an appearance. When you've got too many of your favs dishes in one plate and there's a new dish, which would you prefer? As the saying goes 'too many cooks spoiled the broth' for me.
Miller & Darius's characterization got lost in the crowd.
Miller & Darius's characterization got lost in the crowd.
fuzzywilson's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Grief, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment
wildfaeriecaps's review
5.0
That was the best culmination of three series ever. I didn't even know I could smile that wide. Pure adorable fluff at its best.
re-read: yup, still love this. it's wild (ha. ha.) to me that anyone could write three interconnected series much less merge them so seamlessly.
re-read: yup, still love this. it's wild (ha. ha.) to me that anyone could write three interconnected series much less merge them so seamlessly.
theliterarycourt's review
3.0
✰3 stars✰
This is an extremely insta-love holiday romance with incredibly low-angst. As in, almost none. With being under 200 pages, this reads very much like a novella that I think it's intended to be.
There’s not really a moving plot here, just the story moving from a few days before Christmas to right after. We get a lot of cameos from all the past books in the series, and if you haven’t read them recently it might be hard for you to keep track of who’s who.
I’d say reading this in July like I did was probably not the move. This book feels like it needs to be read on a snowy day in December with a cup of hot chocolate. I could see how in that setting it would be a perfect book to read on a cozy day, and maybe even get another star if I was in that right setting and holiday mood.
Overall though it's super sweet and feel good.
This is an extremely insta-love holiday romance with incredibly low-angst. As in, almost none. With being under 200 pages, this reads very much like a novella that I think it's intended to be.
There’s not really a moving plot here, just the story moving from a few days before Christmas to right after. We get a lot of cameos from all the past books in the series, and if you haven’t read them recently it might be hard for you to keep track of who’s who.
I’d say reading this in July like I did was probably not the move. This book feels like it needs to be read on a snowy day in December with a cup of hot chocolate. I could see how in that setting it would be a perfect book to read on a cozy day, and maybe even get another star if I was in that right setting and holiday mood.
Overall though it's super sweet and feel good.