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A review by charlligirl
A Wild Ride by Vivian Arend
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
A Wild Ride follows the youngest Thompson brother, Troy, as he tries to convince Nicole that he is ready to settle down.
Troy and Nicole started out as friends with benefits. Their "relationship" had to be kept a secret since Nic is his best friend's twin sister. When she decides she wants more and is ready to settle down, get married and have children, she breaks up with Troy for no reason.
Her first date is a co-worker of one of her brothers-in-law. He is a nice guy, but a little dull. His idea of an exciting date is playing Monopoly after dinner. While setting up for the game, Troy drops by. He ends up crashing her date.
Her second date is another co-worker of one of her brothers-in-law. When they have car troubles, Troy gets the tow call and heads out (not knowing that Nic is there). When he gets there and she finally tells him what the date has done and said, Troy puts her in the tow truck and leaves. Without the car. When she tells her brother-in-law what happened, he gets the guy transferred away from Rocky Mountain.
Next, Nic goes to a speed dating event. Her first "date" is a dud. Her second "date" is, yep you guessed it, Troy. He is trying to prove to her that he heard her and he is ready for everything she wants.
When they finally sit down and have a long conversation, she realizes she does not know him as well as she thought she did. He tells her things he has never told anyone, not even his own family, and he swears her to secrecy.
Over the next little while, they share their secrets, dreams, hopes and love. But when a tragedy prevents him from meeting her as planned, will she decide he is back to his playboy ways? Or will she know him well enough to know something is wrong and he needs help?
Oh, and about the twin brother. Yeah, just wait for the confrontation between him and Troy. But I must admit I did not appreciate Nic's sisters treating Troy like a mistake she is making and she could do better. When the constant yammering comes to a head, will Nic still be speaking to her sisters? Or will her relationship with her family be forever altered?
As the final book in this series, Tatiana Sokolov finishes up with a bang. She brings out all of the emotions that are running through all of the characters.
Troy and Nicole started out as friends with benefits. Their "relationship" had to be kept a secret since Nic is his best friend's twin sister. When she decides she wants more and is ready to settle down, get married and have children, she breaks up with Troy for no reason.
Her first date is a co-worker of one of her brothers-in-law. He is a nice guy, but a little dull. His idea of an exciting date is playing Monopoly after dinner. While setting up for the game, Troy drops by. He ends up crashing her date.
Her second date is another co-worker of one of her brothers-in-law. When they have car troubles, Troy gets the tow call and heads out (not knowing that Nic is there). When he gets there and she finally tells him what the date has done and said, Troy puts her in the tow truck and leaves. Without the car. When she tells her brother-in-law what happened, he gets the guy transferred away from Rocky Mountain.
Next, Nic goes to a speed dating event. Her first "date" is a dud. Her second "date" is, yep you guessed it, Troy. He is trying to prove to her that he heard her and he is ready for everything she wants.
When they finally sit down and have a long conversation, she realizes she does not know him as well as she thought she did. He tells her things he has never told anyone, not even his own family, and he swears her to secrecy.
Over the next little while, they share their secrets, dreams, hopes and love. But when a tragedy prevents him from meeting her as planned, will she decide he is back to his playboy ways? Or will she know him well enough to know something is wrong and he needs help?
Oh, and about the twin brother. Yeah, just wait for the confrontation between him and Troy. But I must admit I did not appreciate Nic's sisters treating Troy like a mistake she is making and she could do better. When the constant yammering comes to a head, will Nic still be speaking to her sisters? Or will her relationship with her family be forever altered?
As the final book in this series, Tatiana Sokolov finishes up with a bang. She brings out all of the emotions that are running through all of the characters.