Rose did the one thing I never thought possible…she found my heart.
As blackened and hard as it may be, she stole it, owns it. Somehow, through it all, she made me feel a little less ruthless. A little less like a monster.
That’s just how Rose is.
She’s my weakness—she always has been—and soon, I’ll be able to call her my wife. Mrs. Wilder. Then, she’ll be mine in every sense of the word.
But when an old enemy tries to rip my family and my empire apart, the wedding plans have to be put on hold. I refuse to let anyone take away the happiness I’ve worked so hard to find.
The happiness we deserve.
To keep my place at the head of the Wilder table, I’ll need to open old wounds. Go deeper than I’ve ever gone before. Be that monster again.
I’ll do it, but this time, I’ll do it with Rose by my side.
It’s the only way we’re going to make it to the altar alive.
This series is a dark age gap mafia romance. It contains situations and themes that some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.
Wild is part of the Mafia Rose series and let’s just say I LOVED getting more of Nikolai 🖤 The character development with these characters throughout the series is phenomenal! I love Nikolai and Rose and the way they interact and come together is one of my favorite things! This series is a must for mafia loving readers! 🖤 Wild is the fourth installment in the Mafia Rose series so don’t forget to start with Wilt!!!
This couple was out through the ringer. This entire series was an emotional rollercoaster but I enjoyed seeing Rose grow into a real Femme Fatale. A Mafia Princess being used as her father's pawn in his shady dealing lead her down a dangerous path and into Nikolai.
Through this series we watch Nikolai transition between the ruthless head of the Bratva to a man learning to love. He was absolutely horrible to Rose in the beginning but with each kids, stolen touch, act of rebellion and undeniable chemistry we see Nikolai becoming a man totally consumed by Rose.
As Nikolai and Rose head down the alter there are some loose ends to tie up and a few more people to unalive. When Nikolai is confronted by his past he has to be the very thing he has tried to shield Rose from........a monster.
Nikolai became absolutely deadly in this novella and did whatever he deemed necessary to keep his Rose safe but in a turn of events Rose proved that she could be just as bloodthirsty, ruthless and cutthroat as Nikolai. They literally were a Bravta/Italian modern day Bonnie and Clyde.
With everything these two went through during the course of this series they deserved the HEA they finally received.
Wild is an epic book in the books of the brooke harper mafia After the events of the books I was dying to get my hands on this book. I loved the pace and the push and pull between the characters and some misunderstanding between them were solved. The mafia aspect was still over the top fab and there is no doubt that Harper is now my one of my top authors bc I loved how much she writes her characters.
I loved the chemistry between the main leads its fab and so hot.
I absolutely love this world and these characters. Rose has come a long way from the beginning, and I adore her. This story is hot, you will not be able to stop reading it. What a way to end this series
This is an amazing continuation of Nikolai and Rose's story. I absolutely love all of the development Nikolai and Rose has made together and individually. These two are made for eachother and show it constantly. I highly recommend this mafia series!
A Mafia story with the unexpected, a hidden jewel becomes the centre of revenge, from every side. Rose has come a long way since being the frightened, intimidated, out of sorts little lady, now she's fierce. Now she's a force to be reckoned with, I love how she's grown. I also love that stoic, hardassed Nicolai is unravelled by Rose. She's gotten under his skin in the best possible way. He's such a complex character, he's definitely not what he appears, well ok, he is but he's loyal, he's protective and he had lots of personal pain he had to deal with. Ruthless? Of course he is, he's Mafia but he has his own personal code of ethics, he's not rotten, or uncaring.
One might think this book is pure debauchery, purely based on the theme, but it's not. It's complex. It's a story of romance of a different kind. A story of want and need, a story of a lust born entirely out of a deep burning love. This might be surprising to some, considering the acts performed could be taken as debasing, degrading and demeaning but each act is wrapped up in a love so fierce, one that took both Nicolai and Rose completely by surprise. All encompassing is the only way to describe it.
It's more than a story steeped in sexual acts, of which there are many, which are ultra hot and steamy BTW, it's also about all the shady maneuvering that go on "underground", where everyone has a different agenda, even the FBI. Where betrayal is rife, where jostling for territory is deadly, where the might of two souls combine, culminating in a wedding unlike any! Really tense and action filled, not only with weaponry but with the intensity of the emotions which could ignite the world!
Part of the Mafia Rose series they need to be read together will have you on the edge of your seat so hang on and buckle up this is a wild ride, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) 😊. There will be suspense, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love (ALL THINGS TO EXPECT FROM THE MAFIA WORLD). By the time you’ve figured out who is who and what is what, you’re already hooked, and you may as well give up the fight and prepare yourself for an all-nighter! CAN’T SAY YOU WEREN’T WARNED!!!!!. THERE ARE TRIGGERS JUST LIKE IN BOOK ONE SO READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!! Nikolai finally learned to love her in his own twisted way still dark but I have learned that is the only way he knows and it is a part of who he is so why try to make him change and Rose loves him just the way he is really besides he has taught her how to stand up for herself, taught her how to be strong, such a beautiful women. Now don’t get it twisted in no shape, form or fashion that Nikolai has given up on his revenge but he is now loyal to a fault when it comes to his girl , she is also one of the one people who can get under his skin quickly without losing her head but where are they headed especially when we meet some new faces, new betrayals, and where are our king and queen headed?
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "WILD" This was an excellent conclusion to this amazing series so full of suspense, action, unknown danger, intrigue, enemies resurfacing, new allies, steam, angst, mystery, twists that keeps you turning the pages of this very addicting story. Nikolai found that Rose made him feel less like a monster, less ruthless, she did the one thing he never thought would happen she got under his skin & managed to soften his blackened heart planning their wedding until an old enemy resurfaces to rip his family & empire apart so they put the wedding on hold up deal with this enemy. Nikolai once again has to become the monster he's known to be opening old wounds Rose is do much stronger, she's fierce a force to be reckoned with she'll be at his side he's determined to not let anyone or anything to destroy the happiness he's worked so hard to have. I definitely recommend to get this intense, riviting story see how Nikolai & Rose deal with this new threat, new allies revealed, will they bet their HEA, in the end its a must read for sure. AWESOME ENDING TO AN AMAZING MAFIA SERIES 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
I did love how the story started between Rose and her Niko. The way Niko was dealing with all the problems and keeping Rose far away from all the issues was definitely great to read. But as the story moved forward I found it a bit boring and almost like the same drama from all the Alpha hero type being repeated.
Niko truly didn't give me some exceptional Mafia men vibes but I still won't say I didn't like him at all. He was all good for the plot of the story which unfolds. Rose was also equally good but at some parts I felt like she should try hard to not allow Niko divert her while she needs an answer by his melodic touch on her.
In worse cases, I felt like it was only lust Niko had for Rose and trying hard to make her as his. Maybe if the author can do a little better work on Niko then I would have loved it even better.
Overall, It was not up to my expectations and didn't satisfy me but I still did like a few parts of the book and some moments between the couple while they find it so hard to resist each other.
Thank you for the ARC of the book, I did have a good time with Rose and her Niko.
3.5 Stars Wild is aptly named as the fourth installment in the series. Definitely a dark, intense, twisted, and WILD ride!
I wouldn’t describe this series as a traditional dark romance. Nikolai came to love and care for Rose in his own warped way, but it never felt like all-consuming love to me. It really just felt like she was a shiny toy he couldn’t get rid of even though he wanted to. The steamy scenes were well written but personally too dark for me. I wanted more. Not necessarily something softer, because I don’t think Nikolai is capable of softness, but it always seemed like it was hate s*x. I never really felt like they were sharing love — it was just lust and Nikolai’s desire to own Rose.
Tropes: Mafia romance, dark romance, contemporary romance, captive romance, enemies-to-lovers, age gap, degradation/humiliation, dom/sub, second chances, happily-ever-after Heat: 5/5 TW: Please check trigger warnings as there are many instances in this book that may be troubling for some readers.
This is book 4 in Harper's Mafia Rose series and the conclusion of a wonderfully wild ride. This series should absolutely be read in series order. Full of danger, suspense and the wild! I loved the character growth in both Rose and Nicolai. Rose has transformed and Nicolai's layers of ruthlessness and ethics have been revealed as this series has progressed. Cliffhangers were abundant with book after book leaving us on the edge eager for more and hopeful for a HEA...Wild is just that - a wild ride full of dark, delicious and dirty things - what more could you hope of ask for in a steamy mafia romance. Harper delivers it all in this final installment of this series. Well written and completely captivating and everything I never knew I needed. While I loved this ending - I hated to see the end and can't wait to see what's to come next from Harper!
This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
Another phenomenally written additional novella to the fantastic Mafia Rose series. So not ok with this series coming to an end at all. Absolutely loved these characters and still want more of them especially after the turn of events between Niko and Rose and the revenge they sought and got.
From the very first book these two were intense and powerfully connected and it just grew from there but to see a man like Niko break down walls and become the way he does with Rose was beyond incredible. Their story is definitely one you have got to read and it must be read from beginning to end.
I’m really hoping for more stories of side characters especially Rush and Belucci. Seeing them both find women that make them fall to their knees other than Rose would be beautiful to see: not to mention they both deserve to find what Niko found. This series is a definite must read and I highly recommend it.
I truly loved that story when it started and though i didn't hate how it ended i feel like i was ready for it to be finished. I am sorry to say it but for me it got boring. Same ole happening all the time.
I loved how the balance between good and bad changed between the two and we got to see Nico becoming a bit more good but maintaining his bad side and on the other hand seing Rose turning bad but maintaining her good side. I think Rose would have been an awesome Mafia Queen and i would have loved to see her in that role but unfortunately she kept her good girl persona till the end.
At times i felt like Niko didn't truly love her but rather was obsessed by her and at other times i felt like Rose was naive and suffering from trauma.
Truth be told i struggled with this book and almost DNFed but i was too invested to see how things would end.
This series captured my attention and held me in a vice-like grip throughout the entire story. These characters are so so well developed. Their personalities are so distinct, this author did such a fantastic job adding depth and such a “realness” to these characters, it was very enjoyable to see them grow individually and together. I really enjoyed the storyline, it was quite different for me. While I've read mafia themed books, this one stood out to me with the uniqueness of the relationship between Nikoli and Rose. The drama and suspense and the spicy spice was all really well done. Overall I really loved this series , it's well written, has a great plot, and fantastic characters. I thought it concluded really well. It felt like it fit these characters perfectly. I look forward to reading more by this authour!
*MF *Contemporary *Dual-POV *enemies to lovers *insta-obsession *Mafia *revenge plot *spicy - sub/dom *4/4 Well there’s certainly been a build up to this wedding and boy does it go down mafia style! Although a novella this packs a punch, in terms of the action involved, not surprised that there’s someone out for revenge against Nikolai and Derek….making Rose the prime target 😳 but this spitfire is not about to let him do something stupid or alone 👏you really see her evolve into a true mafia queen in this one ready to stand by Niko, it’s also good to see Niko actually engage with his feelings in this one 😮😮 will they get the marriage they want, or the marriage they deserve? 🥰 This is a great series for character growth, good old mafia action, and super steamy scenes! 😉
The fourth instalment in the Maria Rose series and it’s not any less exciting. This book is very hot and steamy with an unknown danger lurking.
Rose has really come into her own since the first book. She has started to own the mafia princess title and is loving her position in Nikolai’s world. Nikolai isn’t thrilled with having Rose as a weak spot but in his own way, he has fallen so far for her and would do anything for Rose.
With a cast of very strong characters- everything is laid out for you and you know where you stand with Niko, oops sorry Nikolai! There is an air of mystery as to the new bad guy in the wings, and when it’s revealed you will have that aha moment.
A great addition to this author’s catalog. Great world-building, good plot, and engaging characters.
The final installation in the Mafia Rose series brings Nikolai and Rose back together one final time. Nikolai fights to keep his place as head of the Wilder household and old enemies come back to tear his family apart. Rose is taking on the role as Mafia queen, but the threats to Nikolai's status may threaten to tear them apart for good.
This series has been a wild rollercoaster and it has been a fun ride. Rose and Nikolai have a relationship that is explosive, and will forever be one of my favorite ones. She's like gasoline to his fire and they are just a very realistic couple. I love how strong Rose has becomes throughout the series and how she really evolved into her role.
Just when I thought it was impossible to love this story even more- Brooke Harper gives us more!! We got to see another side of both Rose and Nikolai. He's always been ruthless, but now Nikolai has something to lose. He's completely accepted that Rose is his everything. He's enamoured, smitten, head over heels in love with her and willing to burn the world for her. We got to see him vulnerable. As for Rose, she has fully claimed her crown. She embraced her darkness and is ready to show the world that she's exactly the queen that Nikolai needs. She's his ride or die, ready to take on the world by his side. They are perfect for each other, they are each other's equals. I can't express how much I loved seeing these two in action!!
If dark mafia romances are your thing then Wild, the final installment in the Mafia Rose series by Brooke Harper is just the thing you need! Full of heat, tension and unbelievable chemistry this final story is everything we needed it to be and more!
This final story finds Rose finally claiming her title as the Mafia Queen, and the explosive heat and spice between her and Nikolai is still off the charts! Even as Nikolai works to maintain his own status amidst a wild ride! I loved seeing how far Rose has come throughout this series and how beautifully they fit together.
If you love dark mafia romances with a hot alpha male and a fierce heroine that comes into her own—this is the one for you!
Such a great read!! Rose comes into her own in this thrilling conclusion to the series. She's come a VERY long way from the naïve young girl we first met. This final chapter of the series gives the reader the perfect combination of heat, intrigue, action, and more than a *few* surprises 😉. I've loved watching the journey that Rose has taken in these books- into who she was always meant to be. The game has begun and Nikolai and Rose are taking names. New allies are revealed, as well as surprising foes. This mafia romance will keep everyone on their toes indeed. It has been fun! I highly recommend this.
Loved it. I’m sad it’s over. It ended great. All things are taken care of and wrapped up. Your not left with any questions. Rose and Nikolai are getting ready for their wedding. There’s some new trouble brewing. Nikolai wants it solved and figured out before the wedding. There’s a new player in town. They want to take out Rose and Nikolai. Now Nikolai must figure out who wants to take them out. Someone from Nikolai’s past shows up. They are going to use their wedding to flush out the bad guys. Will they be successful? Will Rose and Nikolai get their happily ever after? Read the book to find out.
What a great book this was with all the twists and turns, and keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. There was a lot of spice and steam, some of which could be triggering to readers. There was also lots of love and romance that accompanied a major theme of violence throughout the book. All of this was presented in a hot, steamy, romantic and action filled thrill ride of a book. The only down side I see is that I had not read any of the previous books in the series to gain better insight into the main characters and things that had happened prior to this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A wild roller coaster indeed, Wild brought it all together for Nikolai and Rose in the fourth and final book of the Mafia Rose series. These two have been through a lot, and just when you think they're happily ever after is around the corner as they tie the knot, more is thrown at them. However, these two have something they didn't have before, each other, and Rose has truly stepped into her own as a Mafia Queen, matching her now husband's ruthlessness when necessary. All in all, Wild will give readers what they have craved and more for these two characters. Through the action and suspense, we still gets tons of romance and a well-deserved HEA.
Great conclusion to Rose and Nikolai's story. Rose grew into someone who could hold her own with Nikolai. We watched as Nikolai grew from a ruthless Bratava to a man learning to love. Before they could walk down to the alter Nikolai had to become the monster that he tried to keep from Rose but instead of wanting to be kept on the sidelines Rose because as ruthless, merciless, and heartless as Nikolai. They were perfect for each other. This was a fantastic dark, mafia, romance with Dom/sub relationship that was sizzling hot.
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This series continues to have me hooked. Rose is a mafia princess who's father uses her as a pawn in his dealings. This causes her to run into Nikolai. As the series progresses we see him change into the loving protector for Rose. He loves her with his whole heart and keeps his monsterous side hidden from Rose. As the wedding gets closer, an old enemy appears and tries to take everything away from Nikolai. He turns back into the monster he is to keep Rose safe and by his side. Rose shows that she is as ruthless and monsterous as him to keep them together. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
This is the final installment of Nikolai and Roses series. This was beautifully told it tested them and put them through a lot but it was all worth it! She proves she’s not a damsel in distress. She’s just as deadly as him and she’s ready to claim her place as she’s embraced the darkness. There’s action, spiciness, suspenseful, great storyline and characters. I loved that Nikolai is so head of feet for Rose he’d burn the world down for her and it’s just amazing! I loved that we got to see Nikolai’s softer side for her. This series was one of my favorite mafia series I could reread forever.
Wild is the fourth book in the Mafia Rose Series which continues the dark age gap romance between Rose, the Italian Mafia Princess with a dirty dealing father, and Nikolai, the head of his Wilder Bratva who marries Rose. Following the wedding, both characters find themselves changing with Nikolai allowing himself to love Rose and she becomes the Mafia Queen he needs for his Bratva as he fights to maintain his position as Pakhan. Their story has great characters, strong emotions, unexpected plot twists, suspense, mafia action, and spicy passion.
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Wild gives us the sort of fun ride that we don't get often from books. Could the series have been done at book 3? Yes...and many authors would have left the HFN scenario as is. Did I love the extended look at all Wild gave us? Absolutely. Rose and Nico may have taken out her father, but the players in the mafia world are alive and well. There are debts to pay, moles to uncover, Dons to appease, and a wedding to plan. The firecracker status between Nico and Rose never quits, and behind all the action and adventure, we have their personal story to explore as they settle into their roles as king and queen, but also husband and wife.
Rose has come along way since Nikolai stole her to get revenge on her father. This fourth installment in the Mafia Rose series takes you on a wild ride. Now that the threat of her father has been eliminated and Rose has convinced Niko that she isn't going anywhere, they are faced with unknown threats who want to take over the void left by his death. Niko is determined to try and keep her out of it, but Rose shows him at every turn that she has bloomed into a full Mafia Queen and will not be sidelined.
We have arrived at the last part of this great series. And they have finally achieved what they so longed for. Now that her father is out of the picture, the threat is also gone, and she has finally been able to make it clear to Niko that she will not leave him alone and that no matter what happens, she will always stand behind him, whatever dangers and threats are yet to come, because she's the mafia queen for a reason. This series is highly recommended to read, you won't regret it.
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