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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
I love these families!
It was so great finally getting Doc and Major’s story. Their bond is so special, spurning an amazing family from it.
The Marian’s have always held a place in my heart and having them come together made for one of the best novels I’ve read this year.
It was so great finally getting Doc and Major’s story. Their bond is so special, spurning an amazing family from it.
The Marian’s have always held a place in my heart and having them come together made for one of the best novels I’ve read this year.
3.5 stars.
I started this series backwards. I've read some of [a:Lucy Lennox|16116459|Lucy Lennox|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1480084317p2/16116459.jpg]'s books before, but they have been a bit of a hit or miss for me, so since then I've been more selective, but this was so hyped that I had to read it.
There were parts I really liked, and parts I really didn't. The first 10 or so year of Doc and Major's friendship and relationship, I really liked. Oh, the angst and pining. Also, they very last parts where we see them in present-day, where they are absolutely swoon-worthy.
However, after the first 10 or so years, it fell more flat for me. There is quite a lot of years covered in few pages, and I didn't like that. I understand that I probably would have felt differently if I had been pining for Doc and Grandpa's story throughout 5 previous books, and I get that getting through 7 decades up to today in one book can be tricky, but since it's labeled a stand-alone, I wish it didn't make a difference.
I started this series backwards. I've read some of [a:Lucy Lennox|16116459|Lucy Lennox|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1480084317p2/16116459.jpg]'s books before, but they have been a bit of a hit or miss for me, so since then I've been more selective, but this was so hyped that I had to read it.
There were parts I really liked, and parts I really didn't. The first 10 or so year of Doc and Major's friendship and relationship, I really liked. Oh, the angst and pining. Also, they very last parts where we see them in present-day, where they are absolutely swoon-worthy.
However, after the first 10 or so years, it fell more flat for me. There is quite a lot of years covered in few pages, and I didn't like that. I understand that I probably would have felt differently if I had been pining for Doc and Grandpa's story throughout 5 previous books, and I get that getting through 7 decades up to today in one book can be tricky, but since it's labeled a stand-alone, I wish it didn't make a difference.
I have enjoyed this series. It's generally light and fluffy and fun to read. This one was at a different level for me. It was a little more of a tear-jerker, so you have to be in the mood for that (although it has a very happy ending), but the love story was just so powerful, and slow burning and long term. I thought it talked a lot about the value of friendship love and romantic love, and this one just hit me in the feels.
First two third were A+! But the ending was jsut so long and draged, especially if you haven't read the other books from two series. Still very enjoyable, but I think you can stop reading well before the official ending.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I was NOT prepared for how much I would love Doc and Grandpa’s story - I knew it would be heartbreaking and sweet at the same time, but had no clue how much I’d been wanting their story all along.
William (Liam/Doc) Wilde met Weston (Major) Marian while serving in Vietnam - they worked together on the same flight crew and forged a bond through tragedy, survival and genuine connection. Doc was sweet and innocent, not yet battle hardened and still trying to figure out what to do with his life while Major was tough, hardened by the things he’d see and what happened to him before joining the Army with no family to speak of. Even when they’re separated due to different assignments and placements, their friendship remained strong, something they’d never expected. Doc had a wife and children at home so their relationship was never more than friendship, regardless of what Major felt all those years.
Back stateside and out of the Army, they found themselves both in Texas working on the Wilde ranch and Hobart farm together, becoming irreplaceable parts of each other’s life. Doc and his family leaned on Major when they needed it most, during the worst moments of their life, and Major found the family he never expected to have after all the years he spent on their own. Doc and Major overcame a lot together to get to the point where they could be open about their feelings, especially during a time where being gay wasn’t widely accepted, and created a life and a family that was everything they’d ever imagined and more.
Their story was the definition of slow burn but seeing the natural development of their friendship turned relationship was incredible, heartbreaking and a joy to read. Doc and Major overcame so much to get to the point where we’d seen them in the other Forever Wilde stories and I feel like I appreciate their sweet, quirky and adoring relationship so much more now. While unexpected, they were everything the other needed and more - I couldn’t love their story any more if I tried!
And their vow renewal killed me - it was the perfect way to end their story and an incredible way to show the love they have for each other and the family they created. Can’t wait to read more of the Forever Wilde stories for more glimpses of Doc and Grandpa!
William (Liam/Doc) Wilde met Weston (Major) Marian while serving in Vietnam - they worked together on the same flight crew and forged a bond through tragedy, survival and genuine connection. Doc was sweet and innocent, not yet battle hardened and still trying to figure out what to do with his life while Major was tough, hardened by the things he’d see and what happened to him before joining the Army with no family to speak of. Even when they’re separated due to different assignments and placements, their friendship remained strong, something they’d never expected. Doc had a wife and children at home so their relationship was never more than friendship, regardless of what Major felt all those years.
Back stateside and out of the Army, they found themselves both in Texas working on the Wilde ranch and Hobart farm together, becoming irreplaceable parts of each other’s life. Doc and his family leaned on Major when they needed it most, during the worst moments of their life, and Major found the family he never expected to have after all the years he spent on their own. Doc and Major overcame a lot together to get to the point where they could be open about their feelings, especially during a time where being gay wasn’t widely accepted, and created a life and a family that was everything they’d ever imagined and more.
Their story was the definition of slow burn but seeing the natural development of their friendship turned relationship was incredible, heartbreaking and a joy to read. Doc and Major overcame so much to get to the point where we’d seen them in the other Forever Wilde stories and I feel like I appreciate their sweet, quirky and adoring relationship so much more now. While unexpected, they were everything the other needed and more - I couldn’t love their story any more if I tried!
And their vow renewal killed me - it was the perfect way to end their story and an incredible way to show the love they have for each other and the family they created. Can’t wait to read more of the Forever Wilde stories for more glimpses of Doc and Grandpa!
6 Hearts!
Wilde Love is a Forever Wilde novel by the fabulous and talented Lucy Lennox. I haven't read all of the Wilde/Marian books but I have read enough of them to love all the characters and absolutely love Doc and Grandpa. I never even knew that I needed their story. Desperately needed to know how these two fantastic men became a family and raised their children and grandchildren. I didn't realize it until Lucy said she was giving us their story. First, it absolutely exceeded my expectations (as Lucy always does). Second, it was fanfreakingtastic. Third, I think it's the best thing Lucy has given us so far and that's saying a lot. I experienced every emotion from elation to anger. Sadness to hope. Lust to love. Fear to contentment. These men. Liam (Doc) and Major or Wes (Grandpa) met in Vietnam. Doc was new and innocent, but he was good at his job. From the first time Major saw him he wanted to protect him. There was just something about him. But Liam was married to a woman and had a family. They were assigned to the same medevac crew and became brothers in arms. Friends. After a night being injured and stranded they share things about themselves which causes their bond to deepen even more. After the war, they never fell out of touch. Never stopped thinking about each other. And then Major finds a home amongst Liam's family. His farm. His wife and children. Their relationship is easy, friendly and necessary. When tragedy strikes, Liam needs Major more than he ever thought. Their friendship grows into something more. It didn't happen quickly, it was years in the making. Now is the right time. But not everyone in Texas in the seventies is going to approve. Major has always known he loved Liam. Always. He wanted to be a part of his life however he could. Now that he's getting the chance to be with the man he loves, he's not letting anything get in the way. Liam isn't going to hide his love for Major. Not to anyone. Together they are stronger than any hater. Their bond goes deeper than anything anyone has ever known. Watching them fall in love and love each other was something beautiful. I bawled my eyes out at their strength. At their love. At the intensity of their feelings. And even though I've known them as older men, grandpas, it was like knowing nothing at all. Yes, I knew how their story is later in life, but learning and watching it from the beginning was magical. Really. I can't think of another way to describe how these men formed their friendship in war. Kept it going for years and years until it was finally their time. It was so beautiful! And the ending and the epilogue. I can't even with these families! I read the last few chapters through tears and laughter. Wilde Love is definitely one of my favorite books of the year and I wish I had time to read it again. Right now!!
His laugh was wild and free. It boomed over the field and made the ladies swoon. I wasn't sure I'd ever seen Weston Marian let go like that. His entire face was unlined and full of joy. A deep dimple appeared to the right of his lips, and his eyes sparkled in the late-afternoon sun.
"Sex between two men is different, Doc. You don’t have to be afraid of upsetting or offending me. Your desire isn't shameful or too aggressive for me."
"My dick is so hard right now I need it out of my pants. I've never used the word dick during sex before."
I grinned at him. "You've probably never put your mouth on one either. But it's a new day, Dr. Wilde."
"I thought your family was homophobic and that's why you had to marry a woman," he said to his partner Quinn. "Like..I don’t get it. You're from the gayest family who ever worshipped Gaga."
Wilde Love is a Forever Wilde novel by the fabulous and talented Lucy Lennox. I haven't read all of the Wilde/Marian books but I have read enough of them to love all the characters and absolutely love Doc and Grandpa. I never even knew that I needed their story. Desperately needed to know how these two fantastic men became a family and raised their children and grandchildren. I didn't realize it until Lucy said she was giving us their story. First, it absolutely exceeded my expectations (as Lucy always does). Second, it was fanfreakingtastic. Third, I think it's the best thing Lucy has given us so far and that's saying a lot. I experienced every emotion from elation to anger. Sadness to hope. Lust to love. Fear to contentment. These men. Liam (Doc) and Major or Wes (Grandpa) met in Vietnam. Doc was new and innocent, but he was good at his job. From the first time Major saw him he wanted to protect him. There was just something about him. But Liam was married to a woman and had a family. They were assigned to the same medevac crew and became brothers in arms. Friends. After a night being injured and stranded they share things about themselves which causes their bond to deepen even more. After the war, they never fell out of touch. Never stopped thinking about each other. And then Major finds a home amongst Liam's family. His farm. His wife and children. Their relationship is easy, friendly and necessary. When tragedy strikes, Liam needs Major more than he ever thought. Their friendship grows into something more. It didn't happen quickly, it was years in the making. Now is the right time. But not everyone in Texas in the seventies is going to approve. Major has always known he loved Liam. Always. He wanted to be a part of his life however he could. Now that he's getting the chance to be with the man he loves, he's not letting anything get in the way. Liam isn't going to hide his love for Major. Not to anyone. Together they are stronger than any hater. Their bond goes deeper than anything anyone has ever known. Watching them fall in love and love each other was something beautiful. I bawled my eyes out at their strength. At their love. At the intensity of their feelings. And even though I've known them as older men, grandpas, it was like knowing nothing at all. Yes, I knew how their story is later in life, but learning and watching it from the beginning was magical. Really. I can't think of another way to describe how these men formed their friendship in war. Kept it going for years and years until it was finally their time. It was so beautiful! And the ending and the epilogue. I can't even with these families! I read the last few chapters through tears and laughter. Wilde Love is definitely one of my favorite books of the year and I wish I had time to read it again. Right now!!
His laugh was wild and free. It boomed over the field and made the ladies swoon. I wasn't sure I'd ever seen Weston Marian let go like that. His entire face was unlined and full of joy. A deep dimple appeared to the right of his lips, and his eyes sparkled in the late-afternoon sun.
"Sex between two men is different, Doc. You don’t have to be afraid of upsetting or offending me. Your desire isn't shameful or too aggressive for me."
"My dick is so hard right now I need it out of my pants. I've never used the word dick during sex before."
I grinned at him. "You've probably never put your mouth on one either. But it's a new day, Dr. Wilde."
"I thought your family was homophobic and that's why you had to marry a woman," he said to his partner Quinn. "Like..I don’t get it. You're from the gayest family who ever worshipped Gaga."
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Just couldn’t get in to the story, to slow pace and not really a gripping storyline. I have also realised that I’m not a fan of first person point of view. DNF at 63%.
Uppdate: I really can’t stand not finishing reads, so I dragged myself up by the bootstraps and continued anyway. But yeah, it didn’t get any better. The story spans over 50+ years and you get to read about practically EVERYONE of those years. God this was tedious, how can someone use som many words without actually saying anything.
Uppdate: I really can’t stand not finishing reads, so I dragged myself up by the bootstraps and continued anyway. But yeah, it didn’t get any better. The story spans over 50+ years and you get to read about practically EVERYONE of those years. God this was tedious, how can someone use som many words without actually saying anything.