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The Wilde Sisters #1
Emily: Sex & Sensibility
Emily Wilde has led a privileged life. Now, she's determined to succeed on her own. Marco Santini has worked his way up from poverty to great wealth. He's not interested in permanent relationships. She's not interested in being a man's pampered mistress. Becoming Marco's assistant seems to suit them both... until one night in Paris, when the passion smoldering between them turns to flame.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2013
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Sandra Marton
674 books540 followersI've been a writer, one way or another, all my life. Before I could read, I made up poems and my mom wrote them down for me. In elementary school, my teachers almost always let me write poems or stories instead of requiring me to do art projects. Always, I dreamed of becoming a published writer...and that dream came true! I write novels about sexy, powerful men and independent-minded women, and what happens when they find each other and fall in love. My books are sexy and romantic, and they've very often full of romantic suspense. I write the kinds of books I love to read, and I hope that makes my readers happy.
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August 31, 2013
Well, I love the book... but then, I wrote it!
June 9, 2013
Rating 3.5 stars
SM is I know what I am getting fix, the heroine melting seeing the hero, their living in a cocoon, a big misunderstanding, the grovelling and I lap it up everytime. The heroine is the youngest Wilde who wants to make it on her own, even if it means doing crappy jobs and struggling for survival. The hero is a self made man and their paths cross when the heroine is drenched by rain, walking alone and fired. There were moments when the heroine's pride annoyed me and the book was a walking sexual harassment suit waiting to happen but I just went with it. She becomes his PA but they still make out 'coz they can't seem to help each other, such a typical SM chemistry thing..lol
SM is I know what I am getting fix, the heroine melting seeing the hero, their living in a cocoon, a big misunderstanding, the grovelling and I lap it up everytime. The heroine is the youngest Wilde who wants to make it on her own, even if it means doing crappy jobs and struggling for survival. The hero is a self made man and their paths cross when the heroine is drenched by rain, walking alone and fired. There were moments when the heroine's pride annoyed me and the book was a walking sexual harassment suit waiting to happen but I just went with it. She becomes his PA but they still make out 'coz they can't seem to help each other, such a typical SM chemistry thing..lol
November 15, 2014
I was given the opportunity to browse through some Audible.com books that were up for review and the title on this one caught my eye. Interesting 'sex' and 'sensibility' in one woman, promising... So I grabbed it up to try a new to me author and a book that starts a spin-off series about the Wilde Sisters after she had written the trio of books about the Wilde Brothers. I had the audio version of the story of course so that added another dimension to my experience with the book which was mostly good.
The story is about the youngest of the wealthy Wildes of Texas and her intrepid, yet naive desires to find who she is as an individual and not just a Wilde. Emily moves away from her family to NYC and sets out to earn her own way even though she has not managed to stick with anything yet. She starts out looking for work at jobs that would be admirable and socially acceptable to her family, but soon learns that if she's not relying on her family name or the family money, then those jobs aren't open to her. When she changes her name to Emily Madison and tries to make it on her own, she ends up sharing a very cheap fourth floor walk-up apartment with a starving actress and earning her rent playing the piano at a bar. One night and one drunk too many, she loses it with a customer and subsequently loses her job. That's when everything changes. When she has hit rock bottom, she encounters the arrogant, assured Italian who can turn all her circumstances around so she enacts a bit of subterfuge and takes him up on his astounding and needed offer. A few lies by omission couldn't hurt, right?
Marco Santini is a self-made man and has learned the hard way to let nothing get personal and to form no attachments when it comes to women. His ex-wife taught him that love is not for him and he should stick to the women who are honest and only want him for sex or the things he can get them. But having all the money in the world and a gorgeous date to the mindless events and parties leaves him feeling cold. His day has gone from bad to worse as he learns his PA has quit right before a big European business trip, his car is stolen and his mistress has ruined his evening with her demands and whining. Then his chauffeur notices a woman alone on a less than safe street in the dark drenched by the rain and without a coat. His rescue leads him to do something spontaneous and shocking. Marco offers Emily the position of PA and the promise- as hard as it is to keep- that it will be strictly business between them. It becomes more than that of course and he is amazed to find an honest open woman. How long will he be able to keep to his strictly business rule?
The story had a fun premise in that it’s a situation just waiting for the inevitable. I found the story predictable, but I was interested enough to see the details get filled in. Emily lies to everyone around her in her efforts to get a chance at a life that allows her to be herself and make it on her own- yes, I'm well aware that sort of thinking is flawed and naive from the get go. It's Emily who has to learn all this the hard way. She spends most of the story mentally wringing her hands because she has broken through Marco's cold walls and he gives her the gift of the true man behind the hard exterior that all the rest of the world sees. Marco thinks she is honest and she won't even tell him her real name. Marco has been burned badly from his first childhood memories right on through to the ex-wife who pretended to love him to get his money which is what has Emily holding her tongue taking the cowards way out every time she lets an opportunity for the truth slip by. The other aspect is that Emily has been dishonest with her family too. She feels smothered and can't get them to see that she is a grown up now. As a reader, I actually found her insistence that she was grown up laughable as the examples of her flawed thinking, bad choices and petty attitude piled up.
See, while on the one hand, I enjoyed Emily's adventures as Marco's PA and her ability to bring Marco to life and love, I was annoyed to heck at her immaturity. I waited the whole book for her to come clean, to understand that her choices brought on all the trouble and that she had changed. I only got one of the three and it wasn't even her doing that the truth came out. Oh sure, she had good intentions of telling Marco, but she put it off every time. She was outed part way and even then she had to get the truth drug out of her. I wasn't impressed so it was hard for me to be into the romance as a result. I didn't feel that Emily and Marco were a good match. He was more mature, seasoned and worldly. She was pouty, naive and still out to prove herself. They were hot together and had some good scenes, I'll grant you. I can only hope that she'll mature now under Marco's influence.
The narration was good. Devra had to do female, male, Italian, French, German and Texan voices and accents which she did passably well. Her pace was good and she did both the monologue and dialogue bits so that it sounded natural. She did a wide range of emotions well and didn't distract me from the story so much has enhanced my interest.
So, I both enjoyed this story and wanted more from the heroine. There was a good basic plot, sexual tension, tender and passionate scenes. Humor. Family at the holidays. A hero that melted my heart. The audio was one of the strongest elements. I would recommend it for Contemporary Romance lovers who like spicy romance and can have patience with a flawed heroine whose mistakes give the story its tension.
My thanks to Audible.com for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story is about the youngest of the wealthy Wildes of Texas and her intrepid, yet naive desires to find who she is as an individual and not just a Wilde. Emily moves away from her family to NYC and sets out to earn her own way even though she has not managed to stick with anything yet. She starts out looking for work at jobs that would be admirable and socially acceptable to her family, but soon learns that if she's not relying on her family name or the family money, then those jobs aren't open to her. When she changes her name to Emily Madison and tries to make it on her own, she ends up sharing a very cheap fourth floor walk-up apartment with a starving actress and earning her rent playing the piano at a bar. One night and one drunk too many, she loses it with a customer and subsequently loses her job. That's when everything changes. When she has hit rock bottom, she encounters the arrogant, assured Italian who can turn all her circumstances around so she enacts a bit of subterfuge and takes him up on his astounding and needed offer. A few lies by omission couldn't hurt, right?
Marco Santini is a self-made man and has learned the hard way to let nothing get personal and to form no attachments when it comes to women. His ex-wife taught him that love is not for him and he should stick to the women who are honest and only want him for sex or the things he can get them. But having all the money in the world and a gorgeous date to the mindless events and parties leaves him feeling cold. His day has gone from bad to worse as he learns his PA has quit right before a big European business trip, his car is stolen and his mistress has ruined his evening with her demands and whining. Then his chauffeur notices a woman alone on a less than safe street in the dark drenched by the rain and without a coat. His rescue leads him to do something spontaneous and shocking. Marco offers Emily the position of PA and the promise- as hard as it is to keep- that it will be strictly business between them. It becomes more than that of course and he is amazed to find an honest open woman. How long will he be able to keep to his strictly business rule?
The story had a fun premise in that it’s a situation just waiting for the inevitable. I found the story predictable, but I was interested enough to see the details get filled in. Emily lies to everyone around her in her efforts to get a chance at a life that allows her to be herself and make it on her own- yes, I'm well aware that sort of thinking is flawed and naive from the get go. It's Emily who has to learn all this the hard way. She spends most of the story mentally wringing her hands because she has broken through Marco's cold walls and he gives her the gift of the true man behind the hard exterior that all the rest of the world sees. Marco thinks she is honest and she won't even tell him her real name. Marco has been burned badly from his first childhood memories right on through to the ex-wife who pretended to love him to get his money which is what has Emily holding her tongue taking the cowards way out every time she lets an opportunity for the truth slip by. The other aspect is that Emily has been dishonest with her family too. She feels smothered and can't get them to see that she is a grown up now. As a reader, I actually found her insistence that she was grown up laughable as the examples of her flawed thinking, bad choices and petty attitude piled up.
See, while on the one hand, I enjoyed Emily's adventures as Marco's PA and her ability to bring Marco to life and love, I was annoyed to heck at her immaturity. I waited the whole book for her to come clean, to understand that her choices brought on all the trouble and that she had changed. I only got one of the three and it wasn't even her doing that the truth came out. Oh sure, she had good intentions of telling Marco, but she put it off every time. She was outed part way and even then she had to get the truth drug out of her. I wasn't impressed so it was hard for me to be into the romance as a result. I didn't feel that Emily and Marco were a good match. He was more mature, seasoned and worldly. She was pouty, naive and still out to prove herself. They were hot together and had some good scenes, I'll grant you. I can only hope that she'll mature now under Marco's influence.
The narration was good. Devra had to do female, male, Italian, French, German and Texan voices and accents which she did passably well. Her pace was good and she did both the monologue and dialogue bits so that it sounded natural. She did a wide range of emotions well and didn't distract me from the story so much has enhanced my interest.
So, I both enjoyed this story and wanted more from the heroine. There was a good basic plot, sexual tension, tender and passionate scenes. Humor. Family at the holidays. A hero that melted my heart. The audio was one of the strongest elements. I would recommend it for Contemporary Romance lovers who like spicy romance and can have patience with a flawed heroine whose mistakes give the story its tension.
My thanks to Audible.com for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 22, 2016
An unforgettable love story!!!
After waiting for the Wilde sisters' books for some time now, I am happy to say that Emily's story started the Wilde sisters' series with a bang! I love how Marco's & Emily's relationship developed. It's so nice to see Marco as the ultimate protector & provider for Emily. He couldn't help but "spoil" her. I am definitely looking forward to Jamie's & Lissa's books.
After waiting for the Wilde sisters' books for some time now, I am happy to say that Emily's story started the Wilde sisters' series with a bang! I love how Marco's & Emily's relationship developed. It's so nice to see Marco as the ultimate protector & provider for Emily. He couldn't help but "spoil" her. I am definitely looking forward to Jamie's & Lissa's books.
March 3, 2014
I don't want to give any book a rating so low but in all honesty the only possible surprise was wether Emily would be outed by a friend or a family member. The book was boring at best due to being incredibly predictable and the characters were mediocre and flat.
February 2, 2023
Did The author forgot to write about the event the one were he needed a pianist for! 🤣 as i recall it was so important to him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2013
Emily: Sex and Sensibility by Sandra Marton
This is the first Wilde Sisters story but it is the 5th book in the series. Here is the complete list for those new to this series.
The Prince of Pleasure,
The Dangerous Jacob Wilde
The Ruthless Caleb Wilde
The Merciless Travis Wilde
Emily: Sex and Sensibility
Look for two more books to this series and they are:
Jaimie: Fire and Ice due out in the fall and
Lissa: Sugar and Spice next spring.
Emily Wilde has been judged all her life by others, not for her talents but because of her family name. Emily comes from a large family consisting of 5 siblings that are all making their way in the world. Growing up a Wilde might open doors but she wants to prove herself to others on her own talents not by her name. So she drops the Wilde and is now known is Emily Madison. She sets off to New York determined to make a living and not depending on others. But she is finding that her strong opinions are not always an asset. She has been fired from more jobs in less than 2 years, than most people are in a lifetime. Upset over her last firing she leaves in the pouring rain, more concerned about being able to pay the rent than her safety or the weather. Enter our Hero to the rescue.
Marco Santini has everything a man could ever want, except for a good woman or Personal Assistant. Growing up in the slums of Sicily, he has worked hard to become the man he is today. While he is a hard worker, he also has enough arrogance to toss around by the boat loads. He has tried marriage once and found out his wife really just wanted his money. So when it comes to a woman, well he now prefers a Mistress. It is much easier to cut all ties, when a woman gets to clingy. But are Hero is about to fall and fall hard for our heroine.
I loved how these two thought they could make it all business and no pleasure. And when the attraction becomes too much to ignore it makes for some really good reading. There were no problems with chemistry between these two. Emily is just what Marco needs in his life, she is no wallflower and shows she has no problem voicing her opinions. But what will happen when the truth comes out about who Emily really is.
We also get to revisit with the rest of the Wilde family from previous books, so you will be able to see a little of what is going on with her siblings. I look forward to the next two books in the series.
4.5 /5 Stars
This is the first Wilde Sisters story but it is the 5th book in the series. Here is the complete list for those new to this series.
The Prince of Pleasure,
The Dangerous Jacob Wilde
The Ruthless Caleb Wilde
The Merciless Travis Wilde
Emily: Sex and Sensibility
Look for two more books to this series and they are:
Jaimie: Fire and Ice due out in the fall and
Lissa: Sugar and Spice next spring.
Emily Wilde has been judged all her life by others, not for her talents but because of her family name. Emily comes from a large family consisting of 5 siblings that are all making their way in the world. Growing up a Wilde might open doors but she wants to prove herself to others on her own talents not by her name. So she drops the Wilde and is now known is Emily Madison. She sets off to New York determined to make a living and not depending on others. But she is finding that her strong opinions are not always an asset. She has been fired from more jobs in less than 2 years, than most people are in a lifetime. Upset over her last firing she leaves in the pouring rain, more concerned about being able to pay the rent than her safety or the weather. Enter our Hero to the rescue.
Marco Santini has everything a man could ever want, except for a good woman or Personal Assistant. Growing up in the slums of Sicily, he has worked hard to become the man he is today. While he is a hard worker, he also has enough arrogance to toss around by the boat loads. He has tried marriage once and found out his wife really just wanted his money. So when it comes to a woman, well he now prefers a Mistress. It is much easier to cut all ties, when a woman gets to clingy. But are Hero is about to fall and fall hard for our heroine.
I loved how these two thought they could make it all business and no pleasure. And when the attraction becomes too much to ignore it makes for some really good reading. There were no problems with chemistry between these two. Emily is just what Marco needs in his life, she is no wallflower and shows she has no problem voicing her opinions. But what will happen when the truth comes out about who Emily really is.
We also get to revisit with the rest of the Wilde family from previous books, so you will be able to see a little of what is going on with her siblings. I look forward to the next two books in the series.
4.5 /5 Stars
May 25, 2013
Emily Madison Wilde is determined to stand on her own two feet and not depend on her family's status and money. She moves to New York and takes meaningless jobs as she fights for her independence and the chance to prove she can take care of herself.
After losing her latest job as a piano player after putting a drunk moron in his place, Emily starts walking home in the poring rain late at night. She's in a bad mood worried about how to pay rent and drops her cell phone in the rain, ugh can things get any worse.
Enter Marco Santini who is driving home after having a equally frustrating day. He orders hos driver to stop and ask the lady in the pouring rain if she needs help and to offer her a ride. Emily afraid and determined gives him a hard time and he becomes intrigued with the strong stubborn woman. He gives her a ride and escorts her home then kisses her and walks away. He can't sleep the beautiful woman is consuming his every thought.
In need of a piano playing for his opening of a new building he has his HR manager contact Emily for the job. Turns out there's more to Miss Madison then he knows and a undeniable attraction that although the both try to fight refuses to be ignored.
I found this an exquisitely written romance with a very strong hero and heroine. Great flow and descriptive emotions that allow you to live through the characters eyes and experience a variety of emotions as they find themselves falling for each other.
After losing her latest job as a piano player after putting a drunk moron in his place, Emily starts walking home in the poring rain late at night. She's in a bad mood worried about how to pay rent and drops her cell phone in the rain, ugh can things get any worse.
Enter Marco Santini who is driving home after having a equally frustrating day. He orders hos driver to stop and ask the lady in the pouring rain if she needs help and to offer her a ride. Emily afraid and determined gives him a hard time and he becomes intrigued with the strong stubborn woman. He gives her a ride and escorts her home then kisses her and walks away. He can't sleep the beautiful woman is consuming his every thought.
In need of a piano playing for his opening of a new building he has his HR manager contact Emily for the job. Turns out there's more to Miss Madison then he knows and a undeniable attraction that although the both try to fight refuses to be ignored.
I found this an exquisitely written romance with a very strong hero and heroine. Great flow and descriptive emotions that allow you to live through the characters eyes and experience a variety of emotions as they find themselves falling for each other.
May 25, 2013
When Emily sets out to become independent she has no clue what havoc a simple name change can cause...but when she meets the man of her dreams will she be able to tell him who she really is or will her secret destroy what they have?
Once you start this book you won't want to put it down! I loved every part! Sandra just has a way of pulling you in and keeping you hooked! I can't wait for the next Wilde book!!!
Once you start this book you won't want to put it down! I loved every part! Sandra just has a way of pulling you in and keeping you hooked! I can't wait for the next Wilde book!!!
September 5, 2022
Finished Reading March 5, 2014
3.5 Stars
**Note: I want to remind everyone that back in 2013 up to around 2016 there was a massive campaign by 'Clean Book Lovers' and Erotica haters against anything that had On Page Sex. I'm sure others will remember the Big Amazon Ban that had millions of Erotica lovers Swearing & Cussing. Their favorite authors removed. Almost impossible to get a True Adult book. It was horrible. I think this is one of the many books that suffered from that. These people went on any book that had sex in it and 1 & 2 starred it. Even though they never read it. They were on a mission to BAN all books with on page sex and make it impossible for the author to make money and impossible for us loves of Grown Up Romance to find it.
They nearly succeeded.
I remember this story. I liked it A LOT.
Was there some typos etc. ? Yes.
There was also some parts that dragged a bit.
BUT! I loved Emily & Marco. I thought the beginning of their story was slow but once things started moving, Hot Damn!
They both have baggage and secrets.
And they had to work through all that.
Now that I have had this book come back up and remember it, I'm going to look for more from this author. I just hope she is still available.
A lot of the authors this 'Moral Majority' attacked and Amazon attacked also, has left GR and never came back. So keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to find more of her books.
Prch Amz March 1, 2014
3.5 Stars
**Note: I want to remind everyone that back in 2013 up to around 2016 there was a massive campaign by 'Clean Book Lovers' and Erotica haters against anything that had On Page Sex. I'm sure others will remember the Big Amazon Ban that had millions of Erotica lovers Swearing & Cussing. Their favorite authors removed. Almost impossible to get a True Adult book. It was horrible. I think this is one of the many books that suffered from that. These people went on any book that had sex in it and 1 & 2 starred it. Even though they never read it. They were on a mission to BAN all books with on page sex and make it impossible for the author to make money and impossible for us loves of Grown Up Romance to find it.
They nearly succeeded.
I remember this story. I liked it A LOT.
Was there some typos etc. ? Yes.
There was also some parts that dragged a bit.
BUT! I loved Emily & Marco. I thought the beginning of their story was slow but once things started moving, Hot Damn!
They both have baggage and secrets.
And they had to work through all that.
Now that I have had this book come back up and remember it, I'm going to look for more from this author. I just hope she is still available.
A lot of the authors this 'Moral Majority' attacked and Amazon attacked also, has left GR and never came back. So keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to find more of her books.
Prch Amz March 1, 2014
April 3, 2014
SIGH! WHAT A WONDERFUL SWEET, SEXXY ROMANTIC READ. I LOVED THE CHARACTERS EMILY WAS A HEAD STRONG INDEPENDENT WOMAN, NOW TRY TELLING THAT TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE THE BABY OF THE FAMILY, I COULD IDENTIFY WITH THAT BEING THE BABY OF MY OWN FAMILY. IT IS TRULY A STRUGGLE TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY MOST OF THE TIME, NO MATTER HOW OLD YOU GET THAT WILL NOT CHANGE. I'VE LEARNED TO KEEP ON PUSHING CAUSE THEY REALLY KNOW THAT "THE BABY" IS USUALLY THE MOST RESILIENT AND STRONGEST OF ALL (we are fearless). SHE AND MARCO ARE A PERFECT MATCH, HE IS A ALPHA MALE AND SO FINE HE MAKES YOUR TOES CURL AND CAN MAKE YA' PUDDLE WITH A LOOK-TOUCH-KISS. THIS BOOK IS PART OF A SERIES BUT A STAND ALONE TOO, YIPPEE! I DON'T MIND A SERIES IF EACH BOOK IS HAS AN INDEPENDENT STORY LINE, NO CLUCKIN' CLIFF HANGING (boo-hisss). ;>
May 9, 2016
I gave this book two stars, mainly because it's just typical, annoying romance trash where the woman is "fiesty" but goes to jello as soon as the guy even just looks at her, implying that she has no independent mind of her own and said man who is her 'love interest' is the typical condescending mysoginist that is rife in these sorts of books. Even her brothers are written that way. Seriously, let the girl get a word in edgeways! I much prefer Nicholas Sparkes or Jane Austen type romance, that's for sure.
May 28, 2013
I read this when it first came out. Like all of your books Sandra I loved it and would recommend it to anyone who like romance stories
August 20, 2013
Wow A great romance between Emily And Marco
Emily was doing what she felt was right and
I am glad she brought Marco to his knee's
well Sandra cant wait for the next ..
Emily was doing what she felt was right and
I am glad she brought Marco to his knee's
well Sandra cant wait for the next ..
September 19, 2013
Sometimes you just to escape the life you know to become the person you want to be. I REALLY enjoyed Emily's story and cannot wait until Jaimie comes out. GREAT job Sandra.
March 4, 2014
Freebie I picked up. I just didn't like it. It was good writing, the story was okay, but the things happening were silly and lame and I don't know... I just didn't love it.
March 9, 2023
Emily Madison wants her independence--that is, make it in New York without her family's influence (and money), but it isn't easy. She's playing piano in a dive bar when she tangles with a drunk and gets fired for it (and thrown out in the pouring rain).
Nothing goes right; she misses the bus, breaks her heel, gets splashed (read: drenched), and then rescued (or is it accosted?) by Marco Santini, an arrogant self-made millionaire, who offers her a job.
Instant chemistry for both, will they get together or not? If they do, how will Emily tell him about her family (and their wealth)?
Nothing goes right; she misses the bus, breaks her heel, gets splashed (read: drenched), and then rescued (or is it accosted?) by Marco Santini, an arrogant self-made millionaire, who offers her a job.
Instant chemistry for both, will they get together or not? If they do, how will Emily tell him about her family (and their wealth)?
May 4, 2017
I loved this story it had everything that makes a good romance. Boy meets girl, girl rescues girl from swine and tries to help her she hides her identity and has overprotective brothers.
Sure there's a misunderstanding isn't there always? so he kicks her to the curb and she runs home but he soon comes chasing after her and fesses up his lurve.
Sure there's a misunderstanding isn't there always? so he kicks her to the curb and she runs home but he soon comes chasing after her and fesses up his lurve.
November 11, 2024
I detest these mills and boon heroines who think being strong is being argumentative. This book was boring as hell. Half of the book could have been erased if they'd just communicated like adults. The plot was hung upon the alter of misunderstanding and miscommunication.
#poorlittlerichgirl #billionaireromance #officeromance #bossxemployee #personalassistant #PA #nocondoms #lukewarm
#poorlittlerichgirl #billionaireromance #officeromance #bossxemployee #personalassistant #PA #nocondoms #lukewarm
September 20, 2023
An attraction that blooms into love between a poor little rich girl and an attractive Italian poor boy who made good in America. She is living under a false name because she wants to make it on her own. He will not listen whenever she tries to correct his assumptions. It’s a fun to read story.
March 15, 2017
This book was just okay. The writing was decent, but I had trouble liking and connecting to the characters. I felt like their chemistry was a bit forced. Not horrible, but not great.
October 2, 2017
A great story of prince charming saving the bedraggled, though not really, princess and returning her to her life of luxury
July 15, 2018
Le-se. Nada de especial.
October 15, 2018
Cute story.
January 25, 2020
Emily is so annoying. I couldn't finish because I disliked her so much.
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July 24, 2022I love the Wildes
March 13, 2016
I'll give it a 3.5, bumped to 4. I've had this series in my library for awhile now and finally decided to venture into it. This is the first book of the Wilde Sisters Trilogy. It's a spin-off from the Wilde Brothers series and I think there is another series, Wilde Country, connected to these also. They all revolve around four-star general, John Hamilton Wilde, and his children. OK, back to Emily.
Emily is the youngest of the Texas Wildes. She's grown up in a very pampered lifestyle, that's what happens when your father is famous and there are generations of famous Wildes. Emily isn't ashamed of her family, far from it. However, she wants to make it on her own. All of her siblings have done it, and done it well. She needs to find out where she fits. So, she left Texas and headed to NYC. Only problem? Her family is as well known there as they are in Texas. What to do? Change your name, of course. Well, at least not use your last name. Does it work? Sort of. She is playing piano. In a bar. In a not-so-reputable part of NYC, but hey, it's a start. Right?
Marco is beyond wealthy and he's earned it all on his own. He grew up in Sicily, in the ghetto, with no hope of a future. He scrimped and saved and finally left for the US where he's living the American dream. He's got his own international construction company and nothing but a bright future. Well, except that something is missing. He doesn't even know what it is. He's not interested in a relationship. He's been there, done that, and it ended disastrously.
At the opening of the book, Marco is headed home from a charity ball with a woman who is taxing his patience. Emily is a sodden mess from the deluge that has hit the city, and from her storming out of the Tune-In cafe where she is now their ex-piano player. She's trying to catch the bus when a limo passes, splashing water all over her. Jerk!!! Then the jerk stops, backs up, and gets out of the car to convince Emily to let him help her.
A fun and quick read. Nothing really out of the ordinary, but not boring, either. The Wildes are a fun, warm, and protective family that you'd really like to know.
Emily is the youngest of the Texas Wildes. She's grown up in a very pampered lifestyle, that's what happens when your father is famous and there are generations of famous Wildes. Emily isn't ashamed of her family, far from it. However, she wants to make it on her own. All of her siblings have done it, and done it well. She needs to find out where she fits. So, she left Texas and headed to NYC. Only problem? Her family is as well known there as they are in Texas. What to do? Change your name, of course. Well, at least not use your last name. Does it work? Sort of. She is playing piano. In a bar. In a not-so-reputable part of NYC, but hey, it's a start. Right?
Marco is beyond wealthy and he's earned it all on his own. He grew up in Sicily, in the ghetto, with no hope of a future. He scrimped and saved and finally left for the US where he's living the American dream. He's got his own international construction company and nothing but a bright future. Well, except that something is missing. He doesn't even know what it is. He's not interested in a relationship. He's been there, done that, and it ended disastrously.
At the opening of the book, Marco is headed home from a charity ball with a woman who is taxing his patience. Emily is a sodden mess from the deluge that has hit the city, and from her storming out of the Tune-In cafe where she is now their ex-piano player. She's trying to catch the bus when a limo passes, splashing water all over her. Jerk!!! Then the jerk stops, backs up, and gets out of the car to convince Emily to let him help her.
A fun and quick read. Nothing really out of the ordinary, but not boring, either. The Wildes are a fun, warm, and protective family that you'd really like to know.
November 3, 2013
Sandra Marton's Emily: Sex and Sensibility is a HOT, fun, and moving romance!
Luckily for us, USA bestselling author Sandra Marton is publishing the rest of the Wilde Family Saga herself, telling the story of the three Wilde Sisters - whom, I admit, totally grabbed me when I was reading their brother's stories as they were perfect little sisters - nosy, pushy, fun, but truly loving family members. Their resistance to the idea of marriage was established quite clearly, and seemed as strong as the three brothers, Jacob, Caleb, and Travis. I think also having three older brothers, who not only were super hunks, but, I'll kindly say phrase this as players, may have influenced their view of men too.
The first story is about the youngest Wilde sister, Emily, and was released last spring. Marton recently changed the book cover to more accurately reflect the sexual heat generated between the two main characters, Emily and Marco in Emily: Sex and Sensibility. And they are really hot!
Emily is a character that drew me in from the moment I began reading. The description of the dive bar where she played piano in Manhattan was just spot on and her reaction to the drunk - absolutely hilarious. Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. As I read through it, Marton's words painted such a vivid picture that I was able to visualize each scene in my mind. I loved the wet and bedraggled Emily meeting Marco at 2:00am on the deserted street and both becoming soaked as he tried to convince her to come with him - and his too precious mistress in the limo.
Emily's resistance to using her family name was admirable and I found her background in art history and job search all too familiar. When Marco steps in to help her, as the reader you know that they'll be heating up the sheets soon, but the story along the way is what's key. And I loved every minute of it.
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I received an eARC from the author for use in this review.
Luckily for us, USA bestselling author Sandra Marton is publishing the rest of the Wilde Family Saga herself, telling the story of the three Wilde Sisters - whom, I admit, totally grabbed me when I was reading their brother's stories as they were perfect little sisters - nosy, pushy, fun, but truly loving family members. Their resistance to the idea of marriage was established quite clearly, and seemed as strong as the three brothers, Jacob, Caleb, and Travis. I think also having three older brothers, who not only were super hunks, but, I'll kindly say phrase this as players, may have influenced their view of men too.
The first story is about the youngest Wilde sister, Emily, and was released last spring. Marton recently changed the book cover to more accurately reflect the sexual heat generated between the two main characters, Emily and Marco in Emily: Sex and Sensibility. And they are really hot!
Emily is a character that drew me in from the moment I began reading. The description of the dive bar where she played piano in Manhattan was just spot on and her reaction to the drunk - absolutely hilarious. Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. As I read through it, Marton's words painted such a vivid picture that I was able to visualize each scene in my mind. I loved the wet and bedraggled Emily meeting Marco at 2:00am on the deserted street and both becoming soaked as he tried to convince her to come with him - and his too precious mistress in the limo.
Emily's resistance to using her family name was admirable and I found her background in art history and job search all too familiar. When Marco steps in to help her, as the reader you know that they'll be heating up the sheets soon, but the story along the way is what's key. And I loved every minute of it.
Fab Fantasy Fiction
http://www.fabfantasyfiction.com/2013...
I received an eARC from the author for use in this review.
June 7, 2014
It's hard to be unpredictable in a romance book. Sometimes authors add suspense, murders, mysteries to create a more complex story, but in the end, we all know boy gets girl. So, I'm not sure what readers expect when they pick up a romance book.
It wasn't any different for Marco and Emily. They met, they got together, they broke up, and then got together. A few elements can make such stories stand out--the characters.
Marco, a multimillionaire owns a successful company, flies all over the world, and needs an administrative assistant to keep him organized. Emily comes from a well-known, wealthy family but struck out on her own to become independent.
I liked Marco, overall, the straight-forward, often blunt, Italian businessman was attractive and appealing; however, for someone who seemed jaded by love, he got involved a little too quickly. I suppose I would have liked to see him resist his feelings that surfaced for Emily and perhaps felt more tension or conflict in his storyline. It also seemed likely that he would have kept her as his mistress before making the leap that he did. Instead, once he acknowledged his feelings, he went gangbusters to get her to be with him...all the time, which also seemed a bit clingy.
Emily's character, as an intelligent, world traveled, privileged young woman felt somewhat more realistic. She saw in Marco a chance to be loved for her qualities rather than her wallet. His unwillingness to let her finish her sentences or listen to her became a bit of a stretch, and she gave up far too easily when it came to letting him know who she was.
In the end, I liked the characters but the plot fell apart for me. I would have liked to give this four stars, but Marco's tenacious attitude bent on keeping her by his side bordered on obsession or perhaps insecure that didn't seem to fit his persona. It's a cute story to read, however. It's just not one I fell head over heels in love with.
It wasn't any different for Marco and Emily. They met, they got together, they broke up, and then got together. A few elements can make such stories stand out--the characters.
Marco, a multimillionaire owns a successful company, flies all over the world, and needs an administrative assistant to keep him organized. Emily comes from a well-known, wealthy family but struck out on her own to become independent.
I liked Marco, overall, the straight-forward, often blunt, Italian businessman was attractive and appealing; however, for someone who seemed jaded by love, he got involved a little too quickly. I suppose I would have liked to see him resist his feelings that surfaced for Emily and perhaps felt more tension or conflict in his storyline. It also seemed likely that he would have kept her as his mistress before making the leap that he did. Instead, once he acknowledged his feelings, he went gangbusters to get her to be with him...all the time, which also seemed a bit clingy.
Emily's character, as an intelligent, world traveled, privileged young woman felt somewhat more realistic. She saw in Marco a chance to be loved for her qualities rather than her wallet. His unwillingness to let her finish her sentences or listen to her became a bit of a stretch, and she gave up far too easily when it came to letting him know who she was.
In the end, I liked the characters but the plot fell apart for me. I would have liked to give this four stars, but Marco's tenacious attitude bent on keeping her by his side bordered on obsession or perhaps insecure that didn't seem to fit his persona. It's a cute story to read, however. It's just not one I fell head over heels in love with.
May 4, 2013
This is the latest in Sandra Marton's Wilde family saga series of books.We have had the 3 drop dead gorgeous brothers in Jacob,Caleb and Travis in their own stories and also a prequel to these in Prince of Pleasure featuring Khan and Laurel.This is the very first sister book featuring the youngest of the Wilde girls, Emily.The other two sisters have their own books coming out later this year and early next year.
"Emily" is about the youngest of the 3 sisters and her desire to forge her own way in life without the help and dependence on her family and the family name.She heads to New York using her middle name of Madison as her surname,dropping her real surname of Wilde in order for her to live the life she wants on her own terms and in her own way.She goes from one job to another and runs into the most delectable man on the planet in Marco Santini , a man who came from a poor background before he made it "big".
Emily begins working for Marco but they also start a relationship - oh boy do the pages hot up here!!!!
The relationship between the two of them is great ,Emily standing up for herself,calling Marco arrogant but he only wants to spoil her as he believes she comes from a poor background.
The story is fast paced but doesnt feel rushed.The pages sizzle with the desire between the two of them.It is a really feel good story,with humour,passion and emotion and yes i had slight lump in my throat reading parts of it.
If you have never read any of Sandra marton's books before give this series a go you certainly will not be disappointed.If I could have given it more than 5 stars I would have.
Another success for Sandra and I for one cant wait for the other two sister's stories.
"Emily" is about the youngest of the 3 sisters and her desire to forge her own way in life without the help and dependence on her family and the family name.She heads to New York using her middle name of Madison as her surname,dropping her real surname of Wilde in order for her to live the life she wants on her own terms and in her own way.She goes from one job to another and runs into the most delectable man on the planet in Marco Santini , a man who came from a poor background before he made it "big".
Emily begins working for Marco but they also start a relationship - oh boy do the pages hot up here!!!!
The relationship between the two of them is great ,Emily standing up for herself,calling Marco arrogant but he only wants to spoil her as he believes she comes from a poor background.
The story is fast paced but doesnt feel rushed.The pages sizzle with the desire between the two of them.It is a really feel good story,with humour,passion and emotion and yes i had slight lump in my throat reading parts of it.
If you have never read any of Sandra marton's books before give this series a go you certainly will not be disappointed.If I could have given it more than 5 stars I would have.
Another success for Sandra and I for one cant wait for the other two sister's stories.
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