Wiser

by Lexie Ray

Being a barmaid in the Big Apple is not that bad, but the extra things I’m forced to do for horny clients are a different story.

Jake was unlike any other men in the bar, though. He was a hot, passionate DJ who played at the nightclub, and a welcome distraction. Our love scorched — something almost too hot to touch. When I was with him, anything was possible. Until I told him we’re going to have a baby, and he just wasn’t there anymore.

Carrying something both precious and terrifying, I met Dan. He was completely hot, alarmingly charming, and genuinely caring. He took special interest in me for more than my looks and offered me a way out of the nightclub. Our lovemaking rocked me to my soul.

But just when things are looking up for me and my baby, two things happen: Jake comes back into the picture and Dan reveals that Jake is his brother...

Genres: Romance, Adult

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 4, 2013

Reviews

[❀ Crystal ✿ - PEACE ☮ LOVE ♥ BOOKS · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Lacking Depth Stars
I’m not sure how to even do this review… This book was short and slightly sweet at times but it was all over the place. The blurb drew me in and it pretty much sums up the story. Blue was a confusing character, she had her weak moments and also ones of strength but I still can’t understand her. The writing felt choppy but it wasn’t if that makes any sense. Considering the shortness of the book there is a lot of detail but Blue’s choices may be a turn off for many people. I think this had potential. Potential to be more, especially if the storyline was fleshed out more and rather than being so sympathetic towards Blue, the author should also flesh out the inner Blue rather than divulge her shitty childhood and leave it at that. Also there was no real relationship development between the characters. Any of them and that was WEIRD!!

I can’t wrap my finger around this one to write more of a review. Basically this was quick but I won’t lie and say some of the chapters never ended. The story was okay but I didn’t connect with it nor the characters, there was just something missing. Overall it was an okay read, not as quick as I thought it would be but short none the less. This was my first book from this series and considering my topsy turvy feelings towards this one I’m not sure how quick I’ll jump to another one, but if the blurb catches your eye, I implore you to check it out and let me know what you think.

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

This installment of the Runaway series is about Blue. The cheerful and fun bartender at Mama's nightclub. Blue's story isn't as sad or emotionally trying as Jazz's or Cocoa's but it is just as good!

When learning if Blue's pregnancy all I could think was how Mama was going to react. After what she did to Cocoa for being attacked, just how bad was Blue going to get it? I was surprised when she didnt freak out.

Anywho, after going through the 3 main girls at mamas I'm a little curious to see who the next book is about and what could happen after the events at the nightclub?

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry, I just didn't care for this book. Felt like there was something missing!!

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story is about Blue, and the choices she had to make in her life. Blue kept sacrificing her own dreams and happiness in order to help others, but as time went by, she got wiser, learning that it's ok to put yourself first. She is another of Mama's girls and the one who helped Cocoa in the previous book in the series. In this one is her turn to change her life and find something more for her. She is a good example of how people get trapped by inertia and have trouble moving on, and that the right decision is not always the easy one, but that it's worth it to fight for what you want.

The formula is the same as previous books, sad childhood, troubles, being "rescued" by Mama, and then having to escape, only to be saved by a man. She was lucky that she always had someone there to help her.

Blue's parents were drunks that should have never had children, but they did, and for years Blue was the one who had to take care of her siblings. She never fit in her town, and all her focus was on her siblings. She wanted to be an artist, and even had scholarships to study, but she had to stay and take care of her brothers and sisters, until she realized that they needed and deserved more than a sister that was barely managing and parents that didn't care about them, so she called CPS and then moved to New York to follow her dream.

At first she enjoyed her life in the city, drawing and sketching at every chance and going out to meet people. She was doing good, but when she heard about a place where she could live and earn money, she ended up working at Mama's nightclub. At first everything was fine, but she stopped going out, stopped working for her dreams and was just being part of the sisterhood. When things started to fall apart, she stayed to take the place of Cocoa and be the one to protect the others. Then, one day, she slept with the DJ, as a bartender she didn't usually had sex with clients, but she wanted him, and took the opportunity. At first everything was going ok, he even made her think they had something especial, but then she discovered she was pregnant and he did a disappearing act. Mama suggested that she had an abortion, and even gave her some money for it, but she didn't.

She wasn't sure what she was going to do, but then another client, Dan, started talking to her and even offered her a job working with him in a design firm, and she accepted. She started working there, and living with him. He knew about her pregnancy and was very supportive of him, and for the first time in her life someone was taking care of her instead of the other way around. Everything was going perfect until she slept with him, and found out that he was the brother of the father of her child. She got angry because he knew and didn't tell her, so she left. She had no place to stay and no where to go, when the father of her child called her and told her he wanted another chance. She gave it to him, but soon found out he wasn't mature enough for the responsibility, and that after everything that had happened she didn't have any feelings for him.

She left him too, and was walking near the club when she saw the police at the place, arresting Mama and the girls. The impression was too much and she started labor right there. She called Dan and he stayed with her. He told her that he had fallen in love with her since the beginning and that he was sorry he didn't tell her the truth from the beginning, and they agreed to be together, and form a family.

[Pixie Honey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Know what sucks? Getting pregnant when you were parentified by your parents and the baby daddy full on is ignoring you/claiming you baby trapped him.

Sure, getting a new job and moving in with your new boss seems great, but why the ever loving fuck does he not only have to be the baby's uncle, but also suddenly a romance option?

Girliepop, choose better. Yea, you picked the better guy in the end, but there were so many choices you could have made before then.

[Tee Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 3 in the Runaway Girl series brings Blue's story to the forefront. She too spent time @ Mama's and had various challenges she had to encounter before getting life on track.

[carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continues the story of bartender Blue. Her awful uncared for childhood with drunken abusive parents, who takes it on herself the responsibility of caring for her younger brother and sisters.

She ends up at Mama's as one of her girls as bartender/prostitute and so her character's story develops. She is attracted to Jake, but then Dan comes on the scene. Who would make a better father and partner is Blue's main decision, to follow her heart or head, which will rule?

Enjoyed this as with the stories of other girls, each of whom has her own story told. Generally well written and interesting enough to want to know what happens to the other girls. Here you get some satisfaction regards what happens to the Madam/Mama's with her treatment of her girls, or in other words as their pimp!

[Mspraise50 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 in the (Runaway Series). This is Blue's story. Her story was less of an emotional roller coaster than the first two stories but she has issues too. This was a great read and I enjoyed her story. However, I did want to slap her when she met Dan, a loving, caring man better than Jake and then she lost her mind for 2 months before she got her act together. I thought well this is not being wiser is it!! What was great about this story is that we meet Jazz/Nate, Cocoa/Liam who meet up with Blue/Dan. We learn some interesting information about the other two couples. So that is why its good to read the stories in order. On to Pumpkin and Cream's story in book 4!

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked Blue's story. It did seem kind of predictable, but it was still a great story. It wasn't as hard and emotionally gripping as the previous two, but it had its own substance. The little typos/extra words bugged me, but could be ignored. I'm so glad with the ending and the nightclub. I loved the reunion with the girls at the end. They all deserved happiness and they're giving it to others. I look forward to the other books. I want to know about the other girls.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wiser turned out to be too predictable. I enjoyed Stronger and Braver much more.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was sort of bored throughout the whole book. I contemplated giving a 2.5 stars, but decided on a 3 because I still finished without having to force myself. It was missing something for me.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm thinking that all of these fields need to be rescued by wealthy and men. At least that is the pattern 3 books in.

I really enjoyed the epilouge and getting to see Jazz and Cocoa again.

[Kellie Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 and I have to say they just keep getting better!!! Loved Blue and her story of being a bar maid in a well let's just say not so nice place!!!

[Susy Bustillos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always liked Blue's character and I'm glad you wrote her story. A bit tough to read at times (emotionally) but I guess that's what makes it well writted :)