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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
After the last few books in this series feeling a little lacklustre, Wilde Love is so refreshing.
I really loved the slow build of Liam and Weston's love story, after being teased and hinted at throughout the earlier books we finally get to see how they started out and how they built such a strong foundation for their family. I loved that Liam's wife Betsy was lovable, kind to Weston, and incredibly understanding.
Also, omg, this book probably wins the award for the most detailed sex scene between elderly men that I have ever read!
TW for homophobia and assault against a main character
I really loved the slow build of Liam and Weston's love story, after being teased and hinted at throughout the earlier books we finally get to see how they started out and how they built such a strong foundation for their family. I loved that Liam's wife Betsy was lovable, kind to Weston, and incredibly understanding.
Also, omg, this book probably wins the award for the most detailed sex scene between elderly men that I have ever read!
TW for homophobia and assault against a main character
I was reluctant to start their story as I always knew them as Grandpa and Doc, and reading about them before all this wasn't that alluring, but then I started reading it.
I discovered that I loved reading about their days in the military, about their past related to their families, and how Hobie was during the nineties.
The final scene where they renew their vows was beautiful.
As the author said in the letter at the end, there were a lot of scenes we all wanted to read about but that she had to cut out, but it was interesting reading it.
I learned about the Made Marian Series, and now I know what I'll probably read after this series, as I got to meet some of the characters during this book.
I discovered that I loved reading about their days in the military, about their past related to their families, and how Hobie was during the nineties.
The final scene where they renew their vows was beautiful.
As the author said in the letter at the end, there were a lot of scenes we all wanted to read about but that she had to cut out, but it was interesting reading it.
I learned about the Made Marian Series, and now I know what I'll probably read after this series, as I got to meet some of the characters during this book.
I've read almost every book Lucy has ever published, and this is by far my favorite one ever.
Doc and Grandpa's book is the one I will always remember.
What I loved:
- The Characters:
Weston Marian: After finding a home in the Army, closeting himself and his urges for years and years, his life was forever changed the day Liam Wilde joined his Medevac team in the Vietnam war. Suddenly, urges he squashes for years come to the surface and Liam starts to chip away at his resolve to stay in the closet. Liam starts to star in his dreams, fantasies he desperately wanted but could never have. #IHadGivenUp
Liam Wilde:
He was happily married to the love of his life, had several beautiful children and was scared shitless when he arrived to Vietnam. Through this fright though, he found a best friend in Major, the person who was always there, a listening ear, who gave him strength ad confidence to survive Vietnam. He never expected to have such a strong connection with another man, platonic or not at first, but that connection proved to be crucial time and time again. #YouWereMyStrength
The Plot:
The men meet in Vietnam, and when they left each went back to their respective lives. Later, they meet again, and that connection never really went away strengthens through thick and thin. We follow these men through the years, we see them navigate new lives, loss and grief. we seem accept new feelings and new experiences. We see the shift in their lives, a shift that came organically and that was inevitable. #ASecondChance
The Romance:
This is a slow burn. The men are friends who meet on a battleground, lose touch after the war and then get back in touch later. They are friends first and this friendship was for me the most beautiful part of their relationship, even when it turns into a romantic one. It was the base of their romance and that was what made it so strong, what made it last and what made it unforgettable.
Liam was married after all, and Weston was closeted in a time where being gay wasn't acceptable.
Mind you, nothing happens between them while Liam is married, not even a kiss. Liam was faithful and Weston was respectful, hiding his feelings and pining from afar.
Then later, when they do come together, it was beautiful. The shift in their relationship was seamless. Weston was just amazing with how he was there for Liam, how he was his pillar of strength from the moment he laid his eyes on him, through their friendship, until they became lovers. #ASightToSee
- Steam-o-meter:
Steamy! These men... GAHHH. When they finally kiss and then have sex, which also takes time,...it was so beautiful, so romantic, so world sifting for both of them, as well as for the readers IMO. All of Liam's confusing feelings and all of Weston's pining became an explosion of intimacy. #WorthTheWait
- Angst-o-meter:
Angsty! From the war and the horrors they both face there, to their reconnection and what happens to get them to come together, to the confusing feelings and the pining and the secrets... YUP! I cried.. It's very hard for me to cry while reading, but in this book I cried in grief, and I cried for the beautiful love we get to experience.#HurtSoGood
- The HEA:
The ending here, after years and years of them loving each other, as friends and lovers and husband, was just perfect. it was the culmination of a beautiful relationship in all its aspects, with all the Marians and Wildes. I cried here too... #TillDeathDoUsPart
Doc and Grandpa's book is the one I will always remember.
What I loved:
- The Characters:
Weston Marian: After finding a home in the Army, closeting himself and his urges for years and years, his life was forever changed the day Liam Wilde joined his Medevac team in the Vietnam war. Suddenly, urges he squashes for years come to the surface and Liam starts to chip away at his resolve to stay in the closet. Liam starts to star in his dreams, fantasies he desperately wanted but could never have. #IHadGivenUp
Liam Wilde:
He was happily married to the love of his life, had several beautiful children and was scared shitless when he arrived to Vietnam. Through this fright though, he found a best friend in Major, the person who was always there, a listening ear, who gave him strength ad confidence to survive Vietnam. He never expected to have such a strong connection with another man, platonic or not at first, but that connection proved to be crucial time and time again. #YouWereMyStrength
The Plot:
The men meet in Vietnam, and when they left each went back to their respective lives. Later, they meet again, and that connection never really went away strengthens through thick and thin. We follow these men through the years, we see them navigate new lives, loss and grief. we seem accept new feelings and new experiences. We see the shift in their lives, a shift that came organically and that was inevitable. #ASecondChance
The Romance:
This is a slow burn. The men are friends who meet on a battleground, lose touch after the war and then get back in touch later. They are friends first and this friendship was for me the most beautiful part of their relationship, even when it turns into a romantic one. It was the base of their romance and that was what made it so strong, what made it last and what made it unforgettable.
Liam was married after all, and Weston was closeted in a time where being gay wasn't acceptable.
Mind you, nothing happens between them while Liam is married, not even a kiss. Liam was faithful and Weston was respectful, hiding his feelings and pining from afar.
Then later, when they do come together, it was beautiful. The shift in their relationship was seamless. Weston was just amazing with how he was there for Liam, how he was his pillar of strength from the moment he laid his eyes on him, through their friendship, until they became lovers. #ASightToSee
- Steam-o-meter:
Steamy! These men... GAHHH. When they finally kiss and then have sex, which also takes time,...it was so beautiful, so romantic, so world sifting for both of them, as well as for the readers IMO. All of Liam's confusing feelings and all of Weston's pining became an explosion of intimacy. #WorthTheWait
- Angst-o-meter:
Angsty! From the war and the horrors they both face there, to their reconnection and what happens to get them to come together, to the confusing feelings and the pining and the secrets... YUP! I cried.. It's very hard for me to cry while reading, but in this book I cried in grief, and I cried for the beautiful love we get to experience.#HurtSoGood
- The HEA:
The ending here, after years and years of them loving each other, as friends and lovers and husband, was just perfect. it was the culmination of a beautiful relationship in all its aspects, with all the Marians and Wildes. I cried here too... #TillDeathDoUsPart
Absolutely brilliant, the level of emotional connection these character have is beautiful. Doc and Major have been pillars of strength and family for all of the other books - so to find how that deep and abiding love developed is amazing.
I said I wasn't going to read another of these, but I'm weak and I did.
Thankfully, I REALLY enjoyed the first 80% of this one, and didn't find it nearly as sappy and pathetic as some of the later books in this universe. I do love a good angsty-pining riddled with period-appropriate homophobia, so this one had my attention. The first 80% was at least worth 4 stars.
The end chapters with Tilly and the Marians were fine too. Yes, the sap was beginning to appear, but it was during a wedding so I can accept that.
The epilogue though.
Barf.
Two or three pages into that and I remembered how much I loathe this author's epilogues.
Also, I had no idea who half the people were and I've actually read every Made Marian and every Forever Wilde novel. Were they short story characters? I have no idea. I don't care. It was terrible.
Thankfully, I REALLY enjoyed the first 80% of this one, and didn't find it nearly as sappy and pathetic as some of the later books in this universe. I do love a good angsty-pining riddled with period-appropriate homophobia, so this one had my attention. The first 80% was at least worth 4 stars.
The end chapters with Tilly and the Marians were fine too. Yes, the sap was beginning to appear, but it was during a wedding so I can accept that.
The epilogue though.
Barf.
Two or three pages into that and I remembered how much I loathe this author's epilogues.
Also, I had no idea who half the people were and I've actually read every Made Marian and every Forever Wilde novel. Were they short story characters? I have no idea. I don't care. It was terrible.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a surprisingly deep and serious book for the series. Very thorough characterizations and character development. This is basically a biography, a lot happens. This book felt twice as big as the others. Also incredibly low spice, the two didn't get together until after the halfway mark. This book also made me feel incredibly sad for Major. He definitely got the short end of the stick at every turn.
Best of the series.
Great wife, ranch, friendship, time, war.
Atypically good.
Great wife, ranch, friendship, time, war.
Atypically good.
I loved reading a m/m romance that covered a couple’s entire lives clear up until they were grandpas. We tend to forget older gay couples. It was lovely to read about one. And their story of how they got there was mesmerizing.
I’ve been looking forward to Doc & Grandpa’s book, and although the previous Forever Wilde books offer bits & pieces of their relationship, nothing could have prepared me for the overwhelming love & heartache found in their story. All the tears - both happy & sad. Gah, it’s almost too much. Add to that the tie in to Lucy’s amazing Made Marian series and it’s just over the top.