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The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #7
Irresistibly Wicked: Zander Wicked
Zander Wicked lives life fast, on his bike, on the job, and with women. But one split second shatters his world and forces him to face truths he’s spent a lifetime outrunning. His family doubts he can change, but Zander knows better, and when the woman who helped save him needs more than a little help herself, he sets out to prove everyone wrong.
Shauna Flores knows what it means to fight for survival. As an EMT and a person in recovery, she’s rebuilt her life piece by piece while carrying the weight of a best friend she refuses to give up on. The last thing she expects is to end up bound to a man like Zander Wicked, or to find herself in a marriage of convenience that blurs every line between right and wrong.
Two people with checkered pasts, an arrangement that ties them together, and a future neither sees coming—one that will test their limits, their loyalties, and the lengths they’re willing to go to for the people they love.
Tropes: Small-town, found family, MC / biker romance, close proximity, protective hero, alpha hero, he falls first, strangers to lovers, chance meeting, reformed playboy, marriage of convenience.
Shauna Flores knows what it means to fight for survival. As an EMT and a person in recovery, she’s rebuilt her life piece by piece while carrying the weight of a best friend she refuses to give up on. The last thing she expects is to end up bound to a man like Zander Wicked, or to find herself in a marriage of convenience that blurs every line between right and wrong.
Two people with checkered pasts, an arrangement that ties them together, and a future neither sees coming—one that will test their limits, their loyalties, and the lengths they’re willing to go to for the people they love.
Tropes: Small-town, found family, MC / biker romance, close proximity, protective hero, alpha hero, he falls first, strangers to lovers, chance meeting, reformed playboy, marriage of convenience.
464 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2025
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Melissa Foster
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Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues.
Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name, Addison Cole here: https://addisoncole.com
Melissa loves to hear from readers! Feel free to send her an email or chat with her on social media.
Melissa welcomes the opportunity to chat with book clubs and other reading groups.
"What sets Melissa Foster apart are her compelling characters who you care about... desperately...I dare you to read the first chapter and not be hooked." International bestseller, M.J. Rose
"Melissa Foster is a wonderful connector of readers and books, a friend of authors, and a tireless advocate for women. She is the real deal"--Author Jennie Shortridge
Never miss a release! Follow Melissa here on Amazon and sign up for her newsletter: https://MelissaFoster.com/Newsletter
Start FIVE of Melissa's series FREE in ebook format here: https://MelissaFoster.com/LIBFREE
FREE Love in Bloom Family Trees: https://MelissaFoster.com/RG
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Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues.
Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name, Addison Cole here: https://addisoncole.com
Melissa loves to hear from readers! Feel free to send her an email or chat with her on social media.
Melissa welcomes the opportunity to chat with book clubs and other reading groups.
"What sets Melissa Foster apart are her compelling characters who you care about... desperately...I dare you to read the first chapter and not be hooked." International bestseller, M.J. Rose
"Melissa Foster is a wonderful connector of readers and books, a friend of authors, and a tireless advocate for women. She is the real deal"--Author Jennie Shortridge
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January 1, 2026
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻🦸🏻♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥.5
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨✨✨
“Every minute of the day is a chance for change, make this one yours.”
First Impressions
This story completely blew my socks off! I had no doubt that this author would deliver a true treasure of a read and it definitely was a gem and it was just what I was hoping for to kick off the new year of 2026! The yearning that these two had for each other,the way that fate had been pushing them together all of their lives and the sweet poignant moments that delved deep into that connection and even with both of them fighting it, seeing the turn around to them fighting for the love they had was the true caveot to the whole story and in the end this author delivered an ending that was 150% satisfying and gives you that riding off into the sunset vibe that the whipped cream to it all!
First Line
Zander Wicked drifted out of a dream, greeted by the scents of perfume and sex and the warmth of two soft womanly bodies draped over him.
“Still waters or reckless tides.”
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Zander Wicked
The Heroine: Shauna Flores
You might be Shauna Flores to everyone else, but to me you’ll always be the angel who saved me.”
Summary
Zander Wicked is a true manwhore, he isn't looking to settle down like his siblings. He enjoys the variety that women have to offer him. But then he suffers an accident and he is saved from being killed by a EMT who is like his angel and he has never forgotten the sound of her voice or her presence. But then he is faced with her thorugh a turn of events and she is a woman that is in need of an avenging angel of her own and Zander is more than willing to be whoever she needs. But what she needs is a temporary fake marriage to gain an inheritance in order to pay for her best friend to go to rehab. But what is supposed to be a fake relationship becomes more entangled once their emotional and sexual intimacy comes into play. Zander and Shauna will have to decide if the love they have is worth fighting for....
“Careful, Wicked. You’re getting a little too good at making fake feel real.”
What I Loved
Zander Wicked is the BEST reformed playboy and this book is evidence on why I love a good reformed manwhore lol He fed everything into my heart and soul and I still yearn for more because 464 pages of him is just not enough!
What made this book so incredible was the mutual yearning that is between these two. Know the hero does fall before the heroine, but you can still sense the connection that she has to Zander and how irresistable that he is to her. She is very strong willed ....so it takes time for him to whittle down her barriers, but once he does ....then its full speed ahead for their relationship. We also see something that is unique in a contemporary romance and that is that there was a influence of fate in their relationship from when they were kids and teenagers that only made their connection more cemented even when they both were fighting that connection. The slow building of their relationship was true perfect and is what makes fake relationship tropes some of the best in the romance genre. I did find it interesting to see how long this heroine held out the fight and the moment that changed her mind....truly gave me chills just thinking about it!
"I know in my heart I was always meant to be yours, and you were always meant to be mine."
What I Struggled With
Nothing much to be honest. I just loved everything about this story and it was just what I was hoping for.
"She’s like a midnight ride on your favorite bike, and I don’t mean that sexually. She’s bold and unstoppable, roaring on the straightaways, grounded and stable on the curves, and able to handle whatever life throws at her without losing traction."
Narration
PERFECTION!!!!! This narrator fed me all the emotion, the chemistry that was so deeply layered and the motivations of the characters that was so related in the tones of emotion that captured the magic of this author's writing.
Overall View
Irresistibly Wicked was a truly magical story of what makes a fake relationship so vibrant, real in building of yearning ane emotion and the power of fate that opens the door for true love!
"You are my first and only ride or die. The only freedom I want is to call you mine every day for the rest of my life."
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance-Small Town
Character Types: Reformed Playboy, EMT Heroine, Protective Alpha Male, Soft FMC
Themes: Disability, He Falls First, Mutual Pining, Heart/Emotionally Touching, Childhood Ties
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Fake Relationship
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship
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Recommendation For Reading Order
You can read as a standalone, but it makes more sense for family connections to read in order if possible.
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Narrators:
Sean Masters
Savannah Peachwood
January 3, 2026
What an incredible experience this “reading then listening” was for me!!
I honestly didn’t think I would feel this story any deeper than I did when I read it but
here I am, sitting in front of my laptop, CRYING, again.
Dear Melissa,
You and Sean & Savannah are fired.
K,tks,bye!
🎧AUDIO REVIEW🎧
🎤Sean Masters and 🎤Savannah Peachwood were an absolute 😍dream team😍! Their dual narration was perfectly synced and surprisingly, they did really well with each other’s voices! I say surprisingly because their vocal ranges are not similar in the least, at least to me they are not, but they surprised the heck out of me with this performance! Truth be told, I can’t really think of a time when I haven’t enjoyed either of them in the past but this story they captured every single nuance of Zander & Shauna, and I felt it to my bones. The story was a powerhouse when I read it just last month and it is more now. I rarely get to say this next part, and normally I’m torn with indecision, but this time the decision is easy. If you have the opportunity to listen to this story and like audiobooks, DO IT!
📚STORY REVIEW📚
This fucking woman! How she manages to grab me by the throat every single story is beyond my comprehension. She did a little more this time. Sure, she had me by the throat, but she also had me by my heart. The level of intense emotion that I felt through most of this story is staggering to think about right now, weeks after reading. I never can take pen to paper immediately after finishing one of her stories, so I wait. It’s incredibly hard to write anything remotely resembling a review right after you finish a powerful story such as this one. You have to sit with it and your feelings and hope that when the time comes to do it you can do it without falling apart. This is my third attempt today so here we go …
This is not just a romance journey. This is way bigger than that and Melissa is really good at writing these types of stories. The type where the people are carrying very heavy packs on their backs. The type of story where the growth and development of the individual is just as riveting and important as the “journey” is. The type where one really cannot happen without the other. The one where readers forget about the “journey” easily because they are so riveted to the individuals and invested in their development. The type where the development of a couple moves organically and true to real-life, or as true as one can get in a fictional story. The type where two people develop from individuals to friends, from friends to a lot more and a lot more to everything. She doesn’t skip a step and she always, and I mean ALWAYS, tackles those “packs” they are carrying with respect. Realistic fiction is my jam and she never disappoints.
Zander & Shauna are both “survivors” of life in their own right. The packs they carry have different weights in them. Reading their story was an inspiration. It was an emotional tsunami and worth every tear. There’s a very strong “family vibe” to all of Melissa’s stories and this one had an especially strong vibe of it. The circumstances surrounding Shauna called for it and Melissa delivered tenfold!
This isn’t a “light” story by any stretch, but it is beautiful and vibrant and any reader lucky enough to experience it, would be better for it. Go do the thing.
Dear Melissa,
You and Sean & Savannah are fired.
K,tks,bye!
🎧AUDIO REVIEW🎧
🎤Sean Masters and 🎤Savannah Peachwood were an absolute 😍dream team😍! Their dual narration was perfectly synced and surprisingly, they did really well with each other’s voices! I say surprisingly because their vocal ranges are not similar in the least, at least to me they are not, but they surprised the heck out of me with this performance! Truth be told, I can’t really think of a time when I haven’t enjoyed either of them in the past but this story they captured every single nuance of Zander & Shauna, and I felt it to my bones. The story was a powerhouse when I read it just last month and it is more now. I rarely get to say this next part, and normally I’m torn with indecision, but this time the decision is easy. If you have the opportunity to listen to this story and like audiobooks, DO IT!
📚STORY REVIEW📚
This fucking woman! How she manages to grab me by the throat every single story is beyond my comprehension. She did a little more this time. Sure, she had me by the throat, but she also had me by my heart. The level of intense emotion that I felt through most of this story is staggering to think about right now, weeks after reading. I never can take pen to paper immediately after finishing one of her stories, so I wait. It’s incredibly hard to write anything remotely resembling a review right after you finish a powerful story such as this one. You have to sit with it and your feelings and hope that when the time comes to do it you can do it without falling apart. This is my third attempt today so here we go …
This is not just a romance journey. This is way bigger than that and Melissa is really good at writing these types of stories. The type where the people are carrying very heavy packs on their backs. The type of story where the growth and development of the individual is just as riveting and important as the “journey” is. The type where one really cannot happen without the other. The one where readers forget about the “journey” easily because they are so riveted to the individuals and invested in their development. The type where the development of a couple moves organically and true to real-life, or as true as one can get in a fictional story. The type where two people develop from individuals to friends, from friends to a lot more and a lot more to everything. She doesn’t skip a step and she always, and I mean ALWAYS, tackles those “packs” they are carrying with respect. Realistic fiction is my jam and she never disappoints.
Zander & Shauna are both “survivors” of life in their own right. The packs they carry have different weights in them. Reading their story was an inspiration. It was an emotional tsunami and worth every tear. There’s a very strong “family vibe” to all of Melissa’s stories and this one had an especially strong vibe of it. The circumstances surrounding Shauna called for it and Melissa delivered tenfold!
This isn’t a “light” story by any stretch, but it is beautiful and vibrant and any reader lucky enough to experience it, would be better for it. Go do the thing.
November 17, 2025
4.75⭐
✨Marriage of Convenience
✨Found Family
✨Small Town
✨Close Proximity
✨He Falls First
✨Reformed Playboy
✨Strangers to Lovers
This book was everything and I loved Zander more than I thought I would. Zander and Shauna were truly everything and I went through it all while reading, from laughing to being upset to falling in love and crying - Zander and Shauna's story truly had it all.
Zander Wicked, the man you are. Like, I didn’t think that I was going to fall in love with Zander this much, but I am absolutely obsessed, and if I had to rank the Wicked books, Irresistibly Wicked would be my number two pick right behind the Wicked Aftermath.
I had liked Zander before this, simply as the fun, playboy, golden retriever-esque mask he always put on, but I truly fell in love with who he is behind his mask. And how he was just so attentive and just such a golden retriever kind of husband.
I also loved how this book showed a different side of the family in a couple of scenes when they were actually at odds over Zander marrying Shauna. And even though these kinds of interactions were strange to see at first, knowing what a loving and supportive family the Wickeds are, it was also good to see them disagreeing and struggling there for a second, because that is just what sometimes happens in families.
But I do truly just love the Wickeds so much, the way that they accepted Shauna as soon as they met her, how they helped her with Brian even before they knew her, and just how they are always there for each other.
If you haven't read the Wicked series yet, I need you all to pick it up and give it a go.
✨Marriage of Convenience
✨Found Family
✨Small Town
✨Close Proximity
✨He Falls First
✨Reformed Playboy
✨Strangers to Lovers
This book was everything and I loved Zander more than I thought I would. Zander and Shauna were truly everything and I went through it all while reading, from laughing to being upset to falling in love and crying - Zander and Shauna's story truly had it all.
Zander Wicked, the man you are. Like, I didn’t think that I was going to fall in love with Zander this much, but I am absolutely obsessed, and if I had to rank the Wicked books, Irresistibly Wicked would be my number two pick right behind the Wicked Aftermath.
I had liked Zander before this, simply as the fun, playboy, golden retriever-esque mask he always put on, but I truly fell in love with who he is behind his mask. And how he was just so attentive and just such a golden retriever kind of husband.
I also loved how this book showed a different side of the family in a couple of scenes when they were actually at odds over Zander marrying Shauna. And even though these kinds of interactions were strange to see at first, knowing what a loving and supportive family the Wickeds are, it was also good to see them disagreeing and struggling there for a second, because that is just what sometimes happens in families.
But I do truly just love the Wickeds so much, the way that they accepted Shauna as soon as they met her, how they helped her with Brian even before they knew her, and just how they are always there for each other.
If you haven't read the Wicked series yet, I need you all to pick it up and give it a go.
November 20, 2025
This book truly has it all, laugh-out-loud moments, heartbreaking emotions, and swoony, tender romance
.
Zander lives life in the fast lane, a charming playboy who takes each day as it comes. Shauna, on the other hand, is an EMT and a reformed alcoholic who ran away from home at seventeen with her best friend Brian to escape a toxic upbringing.
Their worlds collide. literally, when Zander, running late after a reckless night, is struck by a truck that jumps a red light. Shauna witnesses the crash and pulls him from his car moments before it bursts into flames. After waking from a brain injury and spending three months in the hospital, Zander remembers only one thing: the voice of an angel singing to him.
Fate clearly wasn’t done with them. A chance encounter at a store brings them face-to-face again, and the very next day, Zander shows up at Shauna’s house to make repairs. sparking the beginning of something neither of them expected.
But life isn’t simple. Brian begins slipping back into addiction and hurts Shauna one night, forcing Zander to step in. He brings her into his home, and with the help of his brothers and cousins, their beautiful found-family unit, they get Brian into rehab.
Shauna has an inheritance letter from her grandfather. To receive it, she needs to stay clean and be married for two months. The money is the only way she can afford Brian’s treatment. Neither she nor Zander ever imagined marriage… but Zander steps up. He agrees to marry her and even offers to lend her the money, no strings attached.
What begins as a fake marriage slowly shifts into something real. Zander is a secret romantic, constantly surprising Shauna. flowers on her car at work, heartfelt notes, and the quiet, steady devotion of a man who’s falling harder than he ever expected. As they renovate his cottage together, it becomes clear that something deep and genuine is blossoming… even though they both know their arrangement has an expiration date.
The found-family element is absolutely beautiful, Zander’s family embraces Shauna instantly, wrapping her in warmth, protection, and love she’s never truly experienced.
I loved this story from the very first page to the very last.
Let’s not forget our cute little grey cat , Kitty who lives to be dressed up 🐈⬛
Add Irresistibly Wicked to your TBR—Zander is 100% new book-boyfriend material. 💕📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
♦️Found family
♦️Forced Proximity
♦️small town romance
♦️marriage of convenience
.
Zander lives life in the fast lane, a charming playboy who takes each day as it comes. Shauna, on the other hand, is an EMT and a reformed alcoholic who ran away from home at seventeen with her best friend Brian to escape a toxic upbringing.
Their worlds collide. literally, when Zander, running late after a reckless night, is struck by a truck that jumps a red light. Shauna witnesses the crash and pulls him from his car moments before it bursts into flames. After waking from a brain injury and spending three months in the hospital, Zander remembers only one thing: the voice of an angel singing to him.
Fate clearly wasn’t done with them. A chance encounter at a store brings them face-to-face again, and the very next day, Zander shows up at Shauna’s house to make repairs. sparking the beginning of something neither of them expected.
But life isn’t simple. Brian begins slipping back into addiction and hurts Shauna one night, forcing Zander to step in. He brings her into his home, and with the help of his brothers and cousins, their beautiful found-family unit, they get Brian into rehab.
Shauna has an inheritance letter from her grandfather. To receive it, she needs to stay clean and be married for two months. The money is the only way she can afford Brian’s treatment. Neither she nor Zander ever imagined marriage… but Zander steps up. He agrees to marry her and even offers to lend her the money, no strings attached.
What begins as a fake marriage slowly shifts into something real. Zander is a secret romantic, constantly surprising Shauna. flowers on her car at work, heartfelt notes, and the quiet, steady devotion of a man who’s falling harder than he ever expected. As they renovate his cottage together, it becomes clear that something deep and genuine is blossoming… even though they both know their arrangement has an expiration date.
The found-family element is absolutely beautiful, Zander’s family embraces Shauna instantly, wrapping her in warmth, protection, and love she’s never truly experienced.
I loved this story from the very first page to the very last.
Let’s not forget our cute little grey cat , Kitty who lives to be dressed up 🐈⬛
Add Irresistibly Wicked to your TBR—Zander is 100% new book-boyfriend material. 💕📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
♦️Found family
♦️Forced Proximity
♦️small town romance
♦️marriage of convenience
November 20, 2025
5 Second Chance at Life Stars
I love Melissa Foster's books, and you will hear that every time I read one. The way she writes pulls you into the story and has you hanging on every word, as if you have a vested interest in what happens to each couple, their family, and their friends. I jokingly said in one of my reviews that I should keep track of how fast I start to cry with each book, that one chapter 5, but this one, this one had me grabbing the tissues in the FIRST CHAPTER!
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 ➡ https://bit.ly/NBReviewIW
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books
You can find me here: Nadine Bookaholic's Links
I love Melissa Foster's books, and you will hear that every time I read one. The way she writes pulls you into the story and has you hanging on every word, as if you have a vested interest in what happens to each couple, their family, and their friends. I jokingly said in one of my reviews that I should keep track of how fast I start to cry with each book, that one chapter 5, but this one, this one had me grabbing the tissues in the FIRST CHAPTER!
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 ➡ https://bit.ly/NBReviewIW
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with BooksYou can find me here: Nadine Bookaholic's Links
November 1, 2025
Zander, I have been waiting for you!! I loved a good reformed playboy and Zander hit that spot for me.
Zander loves living life. He has his family, club, friends, job, and the countless women he attracts. He is the goofball with a heart of gold. Shauna left home at seventeen with her best friend Brian. Her life was far from ever being easy. She is now sober and working as an EMT changing her life for the better. The only struggle is Brian relapsed and she is trying to take of him.
But one night changes everything, Shauna was on a drive when she saw the car accident happen right before her eyes. She was first on the scene and took care of Zander until helped arrived. From that moment, Shauna felt a pull to him but could not explain why this guy she never even met was a magnet. Months later, Zander offers himself up to be her husband to inherit the money she was given so she can use it to get Brian into rehab. These two are fiercely loyal to a fault and will do anything for the people in their lives. This wedding may be a sham but the feelings that naturally grow are not. The little orbit they create with each other pulls them closer together and creates this safe space. Will these two be able to let each other go at the end of the contracted time? Can two broken souls mend each other?
This book was everything I needed in life. The banter is top tier. Shauna does not hold back on Zander. In turn, makes Zander more intrigued by her. Shauna does not let his past dictate who Zander is. Shauna sees the real Zander and I think that is who he needed in his life. This book had a lot of hard hitting subjects: alcohol addiction, recovery, and dyslexia. But Melissa was able to write it in a beautiful heartbreaking way. We still get the Wicked family love and banter. I missed this family.
Lets be real, Kitty was the main star of this book.
Zander loves living life. He has his family, club, friends, job, and the countless women he attracts. He is the goofball with a heart of gold. Shauna left home at seventeen with her best friend Brian. Her life was far from ever being easy. She is now sober and working as an EMT changing her life for the better. The only struggle is Brian relapsed and she is trying to take of him.
But one night changes everything, Shauna was on a drive when she saw the car accident happen right before her eyes. She was first on the scene and took care of Zander until helped arrived. From that moment, Shauna felt a pull to him but could not explain why this guy she never even met was a magnet. Months later, Zander offers himself up to be her husband to inherit the money she was given so she can use it to get Brian into rehab. These two are fiercely loyal to a fault and will do anything for the people in their lives. This wedding may be a sham but the feelings that naturally grow are not. The little orbit they create with each other pulls them closer together and creates this safe space. Will these two be able to let each other go at the end of the contracted time? Can two broken souls mend each other?
This book was everything I needed in life. The banter is top tier. Shauna does not hold back on Zander. In turn, makes Zander more intrigued by her. Shauna does not let his past dictate who Zander is. Shauna sees the real Zander and I think that is who he needed in his life. This book had a lot of hard hitting subjects: alcohol addiction, recovery, and dyslexia. But Melissa was able to write it in a beautiful heartbreaking way. We still get the Wicked family love and banter. I missed this family.
Lets be real, Kitty was the main star of this book.
November 14, 2025
This book was written so beautifully. It features found family, dyslexic and ADHD rep, marriage of convenience, addiction recovery, and so much more.
Zander and Shauna’s love story was tender and gradual — no big fanfare, just two people slowly growing into love in the most natural way. The representation of dyslexia, ADHD, and drug/alcohol addiction was handled with care and felt very well researched.
It’s definitely a slow burn, but once it ignites, it really delivers.
I adore the Wicked family — the way they welcomed Shauna without hesitation was so heartwarming. Their dynamic truly brought the found-family theme to life. Zander’s relationship with his own family also felt authentic and beautifully portrayed.
One quote that stuck with me:
“Every minute of the day is a chance for change, make this one yours.”
This was a 5-star read for me, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Thank you to the author and Grey Promotion for this beautiful ARC.
Zander and Shauna’s love story was tender and gradual — no big fanfare, just two people slowly growing into love in the most natural way. The representation of dyslexia, ADHD, and drug/alcohol addiction was handled with care and felt very well researched.
It’s definitely a slow burn, but once it ignites, it really delivers.
I adore the Wicked family — the way they welcomed Shauna without hesitation was so heartwarming. Their dynamic truly brought the found-family theme to life. Zander’s relationship with his own family also felt authentic and beautifully portrayed.
One quote that stuck with me:
“Every minute of the day is a chance for change, make this one yours.”
This was a 5-star read for me, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Thank you to the author and Grey Promotion for this beautiful ARC.
November 19, 2025
“Still waters or reckless tides.”
Zander Wicked is a flirt and a playboy until a life changing event makes him rethink his life.
Every minute of the day is a chance for change. Make this one yours.
Shanna was at the right place at the right time. She has had a hard life but she turned it around for herself.
You might be Shauna Flores to everyone else, but to me you’ll always be the angel who saved me.”
This huge biker family will melt your heart with their banter and close ties. There is a huge cast of characters that’ll make you fall in love and comer back for many more in the future. I’ll be there for sure!!
Zander Wicked is a flirt and a playboy until a life changing event makes him rethink his life.
Every minute of the day is a chance for change. Make this one yours.
Shanna was at the right place at the right time. She has had a hard life but she turned it around for herself.
You might be Shauna Flores to everyone else, but to me you’ll always be the angel who saved me.”
This huge biker family will melt your heart with their banter and close ties. There is a huge cast of characters that’ll make you fall in love and comer back for many more in the future. I’ll be there for sure!!
December 22, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️.5
Irresistibly Wicked is the 7th book in the Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside series, but you can definitely read it as a standalone. This was my first book in from the series, and I loved it so much I plan to read the previous books. Melissa Foster is a new to me author this year and I love how she writes found family and super swoony heroes.
Zander Wicked is seen as the fun-loving, spontaneous, player of the family but things change after he almost dies in a car accident. Shauna is an EMT that happened to be on the scene, and she pulls him out of the wreck and treated him till paramedics arrive. Shauna felt connected to him and Zander remembered the voice of his "angel" since she visited him while he was in an induced coma. They run into each other a couple more times and it felt like something kept pulling them together.
Shauna escaped her abusive and drunk parents with her best friend Brian when they were teens. They also struggled with addiction, but Shauna turned her life around and has been sober a couple of years. Unfortunately, Brian is hitting rock bottom with his addiction and Shauna is desperate to get him in rehab. She has an inheritance she could use to pay for the rehab, but one of the stipulations was she had to be married. Zander steps in as a white night to offer a marriage of convenience to help her.
Zander and Shauna had amazing banter and chemistry that was impossible to deny. They can't keep things platonic during their fake marriage for long. Zander may have been a player, but he is so protective, swoony, and loyal. I adore a reformed player and he was perfection. I also loved that he was a cat daddy…adorable.
🐈⬛ Small-town
🐈⬛ Found family
🐈⬛ MC / Biker romance
🐈⬛ Forced Proximity
🐈⬛ He Falls First
🐈⬛ Reformed Playboy
🐈⬛ Marriage of Convenience
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
🎤Dual narration by Sean Masters & Savannah Peachwood
Sean Masters and Savannah Peachwood were perfect as Zander and Shauna. They brought the banter, chemistry, and emotion to life. I loved this audio and would highly recommend it.
Thank you to Must Love Audio for providing the ALC.
🌶️🌶️.5
Irresistibly Wicked is the 7th book in the Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside series, but you can definitely read it as a standalone. This was my first book in from the series, and I loved it so much I plan to read the previous books. Melissa Foster is a new to me author this year and I love how she writes found family and super swoony heroes.
Zander Wicked is seen as the fun-loving, spontaneous, player of the family but things change after he almost dies in a car accident. Shauna is an EMT that happened to be on the scene, and she pulls him out of the wreck and treated him till paramedics arrive. Shauna felt connected to him and Zander remembered the voice of his "angel" since she visited him while he was in an induced coma. They run into each other a couple more times and it felt like something kept pulling them together.
Shauna escaped her abusive and drunk parents with her best friend Brian when they were teens. They also struggled with addiction, but Shauna turned her life around and has been sober a couple of years. Unfortunately, Brian is hitting rock bottom with his addiction and Shauna is desperate to get him in rehab. She has an inheritance she could use to pay for the rehab, but one of the stipulations was she had to be married. Zander steps in as a white night to offer a marriage of convenience to help her.
Zander and Shauna had amazing banter and chemistry that was impossible to deny. They can't keep things platonic during their fake marriage for long. Zander may have been a player, but he is so protective, swoony, and loyal. I adore a reformed player and he was perfection. I also loved that he was a cat daddy…adorable.
🐈⬛ Small-town
🐈⬛ Found family
🐈⬛ MC / Biker romance
🐈⬛ Forced Proximity
🐈⬛ He Falls First
🐈⬛ Reformed Playboy
🐈⬛ Marriage of Convenience
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
🎤Dual narration by Sean Masters & Savannah Peachwood
Sean Masters and Savannah Peachwood were perfect as Zander and Shauna. They brought the banter, chemistry, and emotion to life. I loved this audio and would highly recommend it.
Thank you to Must Love Audio for providing the ALC.
November 19, 2025
4.5 stars
Zander Wicked is allergic to marriage, children, and relationships. His reputation in town and neighboring ones is legendary. His parents feel one good woman will bring him to his knees. They are also worried he is not the same guy since his accident.
Shauna Flores hit rock bottom and has worked her way back with a job as a local paramedic. Leaving home as a teen and not having a loving family as role models, she and her best friend Brian do the best they can. Excess partying, alcohol and drugs. Brian needs help and she has an option to do so, but she needs a husband for 2 months.
The two are not even friends, barely know each other, but enjoy spending time together. Both do not see marriage in their future, which is why Zander has agreed to help his friend. Figuring this is their one and only time at the alter, he goes all out to spoil Shauna.
I love the journey these two take, it is emotional at times, and we know where things are headed, just not the how. I love how Kitty is the only woman in his life, he is the cutest cat dad, and kitty is the most spoiled cat in Bayside. I am ready for Zeke’s book.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Zander Wicked is allergic to marriage, children, and relationships. His reputation in town and neighboring ones is legendary. His parents feel one good woman will bring him to his knees. They are also worried he is not the same guy since his accident.
Shauna Flores hit rock bottom and has worked her way back with a job as a local paramedic. Leaving home as a teen and not having a loving family as role models, she and her best friend Brian do the best they can. Excess partying, alcohol and drugs. Brian needs help and she has an option to do so, but she needs a husband for 2 months.
The two are not even friends, barely know each other, but enjoy spending time together. Both do not see marriage in their future, which is why Zander has agreed to help his friend. Figuring this is their one and only time at the alter, he goes all out to spoil Shauna.
I love the journey these two take, it is emotional at times, and we know where things are headed, just not the how. I love how Kitty is the only woman in his life, he is the cutest cat dad, and kitty is the most spoiled cat in Bayside. I am ready for Zeke’s book.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
November 8, 2025
This book has so many feelings. Little did Zander and Shauna know they were made for each other. I loved the journey Ms. Foster took us on where two people who thought they would never settle down leaned so much about themselves. Shauna and Brian had grown up together, were best friends, and had run away together because of horrible parents. Unfortunately Brain and Shauna had fallen into drugs just like their parents. Luckily Shauna had come out of the experience vowing to never be like that again as she had a fire chief that hired her as a medic and had her trained. You will love seeing how many things from two people’s past-Shauna and Zander- come to play in their present. The way Zander and Shauna met was like no other characters I have read. I loved Zander Wicked and his family as they all were around to help anyone who needed it. Zander had always been a player and had never had real feelings for anyone besides his family. I loved watching Zander and Shauna get to know and trust each other. There were some heartbreaking scenes, but also a lot of laughter. I strongly encourage you to read the book.
November 29, 2025
Először is nem szeretem ezeket a borítókat. Valahogy mindig elrémisztenek az olvasástól de most extra romantikus könyvet akartam úgyhogy azt mondtam bele vágok. Volt benne romantika meg sok olyan pillanat amikor a szemem forgattam és kissé túl hosszú is volt számomra. Maradok inkább a fantasy könyveknél. Az igazán az én világom. Számomra ez most 3/5 ⭐️
First of all, I don't like these covers. They always scare me away from reading, but I wanted an extra romantic book this time, so I said I'll give it a go. It had romance and a lot of eye-rolling moments, and it was a bit too long for me. I'll stick with fantasy books. That's really my world. For me, it's 3/5 now ⭐️
First of all, I don't like these covers. They always scare me away from reading, but I wanted an extra romantic book this time, so I said I'll give it a go. It had romance and a lot of eye-rolling moments, and it was a bit too long for me. I'll stick with fantasy books. That's really my world. For me, it's 3/5 now ⭐️
November 28, 2025
5⭐️ — Review to be updated
🏆 — A top read of 2025
🏆 — A top read of 2025
November 12, 2025
What I love most about this story is how the past keeps finding its way into the present, slowly bringing two broken people together. With the warmth of the Wicked family and all the little moments of love and growth, it feels like finding someone who helps you become the best version of yourself.
October 30, 2025
OMG! Zander Wicked, a building contractor underwent such a transformation in this story that I couldn't help falling in love with him. From playboy to mature planner within 42 chapters.
"“I could lie and say I’ll call, but as I mentioned last night, that’s not how I roll.” He didn’t want to get tangled up in any strings and never went home with the same woman twice."
Shauna Flores, an EMT for the local fire department and an alcoholic has her own demons. But she is extremely competent and has a heart of gold.
"She knew addiction was a demon that could sink its claws into a person and lure them back to the dark side without warning."
These characters literally save each other in this book. And those Wickeds and the other Dark Knights, every community needs their own version. The difficult subjects in this book are tackled with both realism and sensitivity.
From what I learned about Zander in previous books, I had no idea that he would turn out as he did. This was an extremely satisfying 5 star read.
"“I could lie and say I’ll call, but as I mentioned last night, that’s not how I roll.” He didn’t want to get tangled up in any strings and never went home with the same woman twice."
Shauna Flores, an EMT for the local fire department and an alcoholic has her own demons. But she is extremely competent and has a heart of gold.
"She knew addiction was a demon that could sink its claws into a person and lure them back to the dark side without warning."
These characters literally save each other in this book. And those Wickeds and the other Dark Knights, every community needs their own version. The difficult subjects in this book are tackled with both realism and sensitivity.
From what I learned about Zander in previous books, I had no idea that he would turn out as he did. This was an extremely satisfying 5 star read.
December 31, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
ARC REVIEW:
And there goes Melissa again, raising my standards even higher and making me fall for yet another fictional character.
This book was such a pleasure to read and I enjoyed every part of it from the parts that tore my heart open to the ones that made me swoon and the ones that had me laughing out loud. I just finished the book (or more accurately it finished me) and I am still too emotional to write all my thoughts about it rn except to say that this is, without any doubt, a 6 stars read 🙌🏾🙌🏾
FULL REVIEW:
I've been so excited to read this book since the Wickeds were introduced 1 because everytime Melissa introduces a new character she writes them in a way that has me wanting to have their story 2 because Zander is such an interesting character and it was clear from the beginning that he is much more than what he shows those around him. And his story didn't disappoint! It had me crying, sobbing, laughing out loud, swooning and screaming (the good and bad kind lol)
The characters were perfectly written I loved them separately and I loved them together, and I had such a great time reading about the transitions of their relationship.
There's so much I adored in this story but my favourite part must be how amazing the Wicked are and how they were with Zander and Shauna. I gotta say that Melissa writes the found family trope sooo well, that as a reader I feel like I am a part of the families 🥺
🎧 AUDIO BOOK REVIEW!!
Something I love so much about Melissa's books is that no matter how many times I reread them I still feel the strong emotions I felt the first time. And I found out that listening to the audio books is a whole other experience, in the best ways. This was my second audio book of her books that I listened to and I thoughtfully enjoyed it. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life and even with my short attention spam I found myself completely invested and focused on the story which made want to listen to more audio books from Melissa's stories 🩵
thank you so much to the PR team for sending me the audiobook in exchange of my honest review
🌶🌶🌶
ARC REVIEW:
And there goes Melissa again, raising my standards even higher and making me fall for yet another fictional character.
This book was such a pleasure to read and I enjoyed every part of it from the parts that tore my heart open to the ones that made me swoon and the ones that had me laughing out loud. I just finished the book (or more accurately it finished me) and I am still too emotional to write all my thoughts about it rn except to say that this is, without any doubt, a 6 stars read 🙌🏾🙌🏾
FULL REVIEW:
I've been so excited to read this book since the Wickeds were introduced 1 because everytime Melissa introduces a new character she writes them in a way that has me wanting to have their story 2 because Zander is such an interesting character and it was clear from the beginning that he is much more than what he shows those around him. And his story didn't disappoint! It had me crying, sobbing, laughing out loud, swooning and screaming (the good and bad kind lol)
The characters were perfectly written I loved them separately and I loved them together, and I had such a great time reading about the transitions of their relationship.
There's so much I adored in this story but my favourite part must be how amazing the Wicked are and how they were with Zander and Shauna. I gotta say that Melissa writes the found family trope sooo well, that as a reader I feel like I am a part of the families 🥺
🎧 AUDIO BOOK REVIEW!!
Something I love so much about Melissa's books is that no matter how many times I reread them I still feel the strong emotions I felt the first time. And I found out that listening to the audio books is a whole other experience, in the best ways. This was my second audio book of her books that I listened to and I thoughtfully enjoyed it. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life and even with my short attention spam I found myself completely invested and focused on the story which made want to listen to more audio books from Melissa's stories 🩵
thank you so much to the PR team for sending me the audiobook in exchange of my honest review
December 24, 2025
5 Star Review Irresistibly Wicked (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #7) by Melissa Foster
Audio/ebook
I love the Dark Knights and all they stand for, their love of family, friends and the community takes these books to another level.
We are back in Bayside, Cape Cod with the Wicked family, their friends for Zander Wicked and Shauna Flores’s story and what a story it was.
This was an emotional, well written, passionate story that held me captive from the first chapter to the last.
I loved their journey and I found myself reading well into the night as I needed to read what was coming next.
Their chemistry was palpable and it was wonderful to watch their relationship develop.p
The narration by Sean Masters and Savannah Peachwood was spot on. Not only did they bring all the passion, angst, pain and drama to life with their narration, they did justice to the wonderful characters that Ms. Foster created. Their voices were easy to listen to and brought the story to life for me.
Audio/ebook
I love the Dark Knights and all they stand for, their love of family, friends and the community takes these books to another level.
We are back in Bayside, Cape Cod with the Wicked family, their friends for Zander Wicked and Shauna Flores’s story and what a story it was.
This was an emotional, well written, passionate story that held me captive from the first chapter to the last.
I loved their journey and I found myself reading well into the night as I needed to read what was coming next.
Their chemistry was palpable and it was wonderful to watch their relationship develop.p
The narration by Sean Masters and Savannah Peachwood was spot on. Not only did they bring all the passion, angst, pain and drama to life with their narration, they did justice to the wonderful characters that Ms. Foster created. Their voices were easy to listen to and brought the story to life for me.
January 14, 2026
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Irresistibly Wicked delivers everything I have come to expect from Melissa Foster. Family, friendship, richly drawn characters, and an intense, scorching romance sit at the heart of this story.
Zander Wicked is a heartbreaker and a playboy who, unlike his siblings, has no interest in settling down. He enjoys women and finds sticking to just one unbearably dull. Variety, after all, is the spice of life. However, after a near-fatal accident and his rescue by an off duty EMT his outlook dramatically shifted.
The EMT who singlehandedly pulled him from the wreckage was Shauna Flores. She is compassionate and grounded, yet beneath that steady exterior she carries emotional scars of her own. Her voice and presence are forever seared into Zander’s memory—his angel, his savior, and the one woman he cannot forget.
As fate would have it, he encountered her again after his recovery and soon discovered that Shauna needed an angel of her own. To secure her inheritance—and ensure she could support her best friend—she had to get married. In a twist no one saw coming, Zander, the consummate playboy, volunteered to be her fake husband. What began as a practical arrangement quickly shifted as the line between pretend and reality blurred. Their growing connection forced them to confront their feelings and decide whether the love taking root between them was worth fighting for.
Throughout their journey, they experience tender moments, simmering tension, and, above all, the raw emotional honesty that makes their bond impossible to ignore. Seeing Zander fall so deeply in love with Shauna warmed my heart. Shauna’s strength, compassion, and quiet determination make her an ideal partner for Zander.
Melissa Foster weaves themes of healing, trust, and the courage to choose love, even in uncertainty. The Wicked family adds warmth, humor, and the strong sense of community that defines the series.
Irresistibly Wicked is a heartfelt, passionate, and thoroughly engaging read. It gives fans everything they expect from Melissa Foster, fiery chemistry, emotional growth, and unforgettable characters.
The story comes to life through the narration of Sean Masters and Savannah Peachwood, whose voices perfectly capture the emotions and tones of the characters.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
Zander Wicked is a heartbreaker and a playboy who, unlike his siblings, has no interest in settling down. He enjoys women and finds sticking to just one unbearably dull. Variety, after all, is the spice of life. However, after a near-fatal accident and his rescue by an off duty EMT his outlook dramatically shifted.
The EMT who singlehandedly pulled him from the wreckage was Shauna Flores. She is compassionate and grounded, yet beneath that steady exterior she carries emotional scars of her own. Her voice and presence are forever seared into Zander’s memory—his angel, his savior, and the one woman he cannot forget.
As fate would have it, he encountered her again after his recovery and soon discovered that Shauna needed an angel of her own. To secure her inheritance—and ensure she could support her best friend—she had to get married. In a twist no one saw coming, Zander, the consummate playboy, volunteered to be her fake husband. What began as a practical arrangement quickly shifted as the line between pretend and reality blurred. Their growing connection forced them to confront their feelings and decide whether the love taking root between them was worth fighting for.
Throughout their journey, they experience tender moments, simmering tension, and, above all, the raw emotional honesty that makes their bond impossible to ignore. Seeing Zander fall so deeply in love with Shauna warmed my heart. Shauna’s strength, compassion, and quiet determination make her an ideal partner for Zander.
Melissa Foster weaves themes of healing, trust, and the courage to choose love, even in uncertainty. The Wicked family adds warmth, humor, and the strong sense of community that defines the series.
Irresistibly Wicked is a heartfelt, passionate, and thoroughly engaging read. It gives fans everything they expect from Melissa Foster, fiery chemistry, emotional growth, and unforgettable characters.
The story comes to life through the narration of Sean Masters and Savannah Peachwood, whose voices perfectly capture the emotions and tones of the characters.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
December 22, 2025
Irresistibly Wicked is book 7 in The Wickeds: Dark Knights At Bayside series and it can read entirely fine as a standalone. It was the first book I read in the series and I never felt lost or that I was missing anything. What in the world… I truly need to read more Melissa Foster because holy hell this woman had me in a damn chokehold for the entirety of this book. Her writing is chef's kiss, the way she delivered this story is an absolute masterpiece. I'm obsessed. I don't even have words to express how powerful and beautiful this story was. It grabbed me right from the start, it took my heart and my soul. The realness of the story, the emotions, the feelings and the reactions is truly what made me connect even deeper with this book.
Zander wow this man, the sweetness of him, the perfection that he is, he stole my heart entirely. Shauna was such a beautiful and fierce FMC with her share of struggles. Them both coming together with all that weight on their shoulders and finally being able to lean on someone else was absolutely breathtaking. The character depth, emotional maturity and growth is outstanding. Going along with them on this journey was all consuming. It had me in all my feelings. This story just resonated so deeply with me. Their relationship grew so flawlessly and organically. Never felt forced or fake, which is something I absolutely adore. The entire Dark Knights family is absolutely outstanding and I'm so going back and reading all the books!
Overall, this was a phenomenal read. This is truly an author I need to read more of. She truly knows how to make me feel while reading and delivers beautiful stories.
🎧 The narration by Savannah Peachwood & Sean Masters was phenomenal. They were so good together. They brought Zander & Shauna to life so beautifully. I could feel their emotions and feelings through their voices. The tones of their voices, absolute perfection. I could've listened to them forever! Highly recommend the audio.
✨️ Thank you to @mustloveaudio & @melissafoster for my gifted audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Zander wow this man, the sweetness of him, the perfection that he is, he stole my heart entirely. Shauna was such a beautiful and fierce FMC with her share of struggles. Them both coming together with all that weight on their shoulders and finally being able to lean on someone else was absolutely breathtaking. The character depth, emotional maturity and growth is outstanding. Going along with them on this journey was all consuming. It had me in all my feelings. This story just resonated so deeply with me. Their relationship grew so flawlessly and organically. Never felt forced or fake, which is something I absolutely adore. The entire Dark Knights family is absolutely outstanding and I'm so going back and reading all the books!
Overall, this was a phenomenal read. This is truly an author I need to read more of. She truly knows how to make me feel while reading and delivers beautiful stories.
🎧 The narration by Savannah Peachwood & Sean Masters was phenomenal. They were so good together. They brought Zander & Shauna to life so beautifully. I could feel their emotions and feelings through their voices. The tones of their voices, absolute perfection. I could've listened to them forever! Highly recommend the audio.
✨️ Thank you to @mustloveaudio & @melissafoster for my gifted audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
November 11, 2025
my eyes are red, tears are pouring down my face, all because of this masterpiece of a book. BECAUSE THIS IS WRECKING ME, does it have a happy ending? Yes it does, but ITS THE LOVE. It’s not just romance, it’s this undeniable connection, emotional vulnerability and deep intimate love. This romance is the kind that makes your heart ache for that kind of love in real life. I love some good yearning, and I love a good he falls first but this book took it to next level. She saves his life, and after that he ends up dreaming up his angel with a beautiful voice. When he helps her with getting her best friend into rehab, to get the money she has to get married. And Zander, being the whipped man he is, volunteers. They’re both fated, I feel like the little fate hints are very fun like the tattoos and the night 4 years ago. And as much as they try to stay platonic, one can only resist the pull of fate for so long. This book broke me and healed me in the best way possible. The security and the trust is something that really stands out to me. Even though Zander is less noticeable because he hides behind humour both characters have high walls and this sense of loneliness, and it’s so beautiful how perfectly they fit like two pieces of a puzzle, moulding together and becoming whole. Shauna is such a sweet character, she hides but Zander really brings her out. And Zander.. this man had me swooning. He was so dedicated to making her smile and feel loved, and making memories and falling in love with her even though he knew it couldn’t last. This book was magnificent and I’m forever undone. I give this a 5/5
November 26, 2025
I absolutely loved reading Zander and Shauna's story.
When Zander is involved in a hit and run accident Shauna is there to help save him. She's an EMT and does everything to keep him stable until help arrives.
It seems their lives together are fated as this isn't the first time they have met. Now Shauna needs help to get her inheritance to help her best friend get the help he needs for his addiction. Zander offers a marriage on paper so she can get the money.
But its more than that though, Zander is there for everything she needs and soon fake is turning into reality but can they admit it to themselves.
A must read with a perfect ending and the Wicked family by their side every step of the way.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
When Zander is involved in a hit and run accident Shauna is there to help save him. She's an EMT and does everything to keep him stable until help arrives.
It seems their lives together are fated as this isn't the first time they have met. Now Shauna needs help to get her inheritance to help her best friend get the help he needs for his addiction. Zander offers a marriage on paper so she can get the money.
But its more than that though, Zander is there for everything she needs and soon fake is turning into reality but can they admit it to themselves.
A must read with a perfect ending and the Wicked family by their side every step of the way.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
January 1, 2026
Shauna and Zander had quite the first few meetings. I was glad that when the accident happened Shauna was there to help him so quickly. It was interesting how afterwards when he was better he still remembered her from when he wasn't quite with it and how he then pursued her. It felt like he sort of took advantage of the situation Shauna found herself in with her roommate and that could have been bad, but he did it with the best of intentions of helping. That something more grew for them both just seemed to be the bonus. I thought both of them might have been stupid at the end and let everything slip through their fingers, good thing one of them woke up and didn't let that happen.
November 27, 2025
Irresistibly Wicked: Zander Wicked
What an exciting , intense and drama filled story about Zander Wicked, who despite his playboy life, he finds himself in a life changing time of his life. He keeps remembering some song, and a person singing said song, yet finding this person may be harder than hard. When through a chance meeting, her humming, he asks her and she if off! Join in on through their end ride. Beautiful, emotional experience and full of unexpected drama. Loved this story ❤️.
What an exciting , intense and drama filled story about Zander Wicked, who despite his playboy life, he finds himself in a life changing time of his life. He keeps remembering some song, and a person singing said song, yet finding this person may be harder than hard. When through a chance meeting, her humming, he asks her and she if off! Join in on through their end ride. Beautiful, emotional experience and full of unexpected drama. Loved this story ❤️.
December 4, 2025
An Angel fallen
Dangggggg....this book was amazing!
Zander Wicked has met the one women who can get him to sign a marriage license. Shauna is his angel, after all...he owes his life to her...but he actually saved her life first.
This may be my new favorite Wicked!?!? Author Melissa Foster has written another amazing MC romance with family, friends, heat, big hearts love, and sacrifice.
Fantastic read!
Dangggggg....this book was amazing!
Zander Wicked has met the one women who can get him to sign a marriage license. Shauna is his angel, after all...he owes his life to her...but he actually saved her life first.
This may be my new favorite Wicked!?!? Author Melissa Foster has written another amazing MC romance with family, friends, heat, big hearts love, and sacrifice.
Fantastic read!
November 19, 2025
Wicked by name
Zander Wicked is a lovable rogue with a heart of gold who's life gets turned upside down when he has an accident and gets rescued by an off duty EMT called Shauna. Fate keeps bringing these two back together and they end up in a marriage of convenience. These two fall hard and fast for each other. I cried with laughter at their antics and I truly believe that these two are soul-mates. Shauna is fierce and stubborn meanwhile Zander is flirty and laid back. These two compliment each other in every way possible. One of my favourite reads this year.
Zander Wicked is a lovable rogue with a heart of gold who's life gets turned upside down when he has an accident and gets rescued by an off duty EMT called Shauna. Fate keeps bringing these two back together and they end up in a marriage of convenience. These two fall hard and fast for each other. I cried with laughter at their antics and I truly believe that these two are soul-mates. Shauna is fierce and stubborn meanwhile Zander is flirty and laid back. These two compliment each other in every way possible. One of my favourite reads this year.
November 23, 2025
The start of the book almost made me not read it. It is an okay read after that start but not my favorite. I usually enjoy the books by this author but these resent ones are just not measuring up with the usual characters. It was also disappointing after being so hyped up for Aria the glimpse at Zeke in this has me second guessing that too.
January 16, 2026
This story follows Shauna, who knows all about survival and recovery. She works as an EMT and lives with her best friend, whom she’s stood by since they were seventeen. Recently, though, he’s slipped back into old habits and Shauna refuses to give up on him. Then we have Zander, the town playboy from the well-known Wicked family, whose life-altering accident forces him to slow down and help the women who saved him.
I loved Shauna and Zander. My heart was racing in the first few chapters it jumps straight into the story, and I really loved those intense, emotional moments. Shauna is such a strong character, and I loved seeing how far she’s come. She’s surrounded by people who care about her and has found a family and a place to truly call home. Even though her best friend crosses the line at times, Shauna’s loyalty is refreshing.
Zander was smooth with his flirting and banter, and I loved the confidence he carried. I knew early on that he fell hard for Shauna. Watching their relationship unfold especially as they faced challenges together was so satisfying.
Lastly, the audiobook was brilliant. I always look forward to listening to Savannah and Sean narrate, so I highly recommend picking this up in audio format.
Genre/Type: Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 12hrs 10min
Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Sean Masters - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
POV: Third Person - Dual
Series or Standalone: The Wickeds: Part Of The Dark Knights At Bay
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Strangers To Lovers, Found Family, Biker Romance, He Falls First, Reformed Playboy, Marriage Of Convenience, Close Proximity, Protective MMC, Chemistry, Flirty, Car Accident, My Wife, Dances For Him, Medical Content, Who Did That To You, Addiction, Drug Use, Physical Assault, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise, Oral Play, Food Play and Restrictive Play
Mentions: Suicide
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I loved Shauna and Zander. My heart was racing in the first few chapters it jumps straight into the story, and I really loved those intense, emotional moments. Shauna is such a strong character, and I loved seeing how far she’s come. She’s surrounded by people who care about her and has found a family and a place to truly call home. Even though her best friend crosses the line at times, Shauna’s loyalty is refreshing.
Zander was smooth with his flirting and banter, and I loved the confidence he carried. I knew early on that he fell hard for Shauna. Watching their relationship unfold especially as they faced challenges together was so satisfying.
Lastly, the audiobook was brilliant. I always look forward to listening to Savannah and Sean narrate, so I highly recommend picking this up in audio format.
Genre/Type: Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 12hrs 10min
Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Sean Masters - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
POV: Third Person - Dual
Series or Standalone: The Wickeds: Part Of The Dark Knights At Bay
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Strangers To Lovers, Found Family, Biker Romance, He Falls First, Reformed Playboy, Marriage Of Convenience, Close Proximity, Protective MMC, Chemistry, Flirty, Car Accident, My Wife, Dances For Him, Medical Content, Who Did That To You, Addiction, Drug Use, Physical Assault, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise, Oral Play, Food Play and Restrictive Play
Mentions: Suicide
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November 11, 2025
5 Star Review Irresistibly Wicked (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #7) by Melissa Foster
I love the Dark Knights and all they stand for, their love of family, friends and the community takes these books to another level.
We are back in Bayside, Cape Cod with the Wicked family, their friends for Zander Wicked and Shauna Flores’s story and what a story it was.
This was an emotional, well written, passionate story that held me captive from the first chapter to the last.
I loved their journey and I found myself reading well into the night as I needed to read what was coming next.
Their chemistry was palpable and it was wonderful to watch their relationship develop.
I love the Dark Knights and all they stand for, their love of family, friends and the community takes these books to another level.
We are back in Bayside, Cape Cod with the Wicked family, their friends for Zander Wicked and Shauna Flores’s story and what a story it was.
This was an emotional, well written, passionate story that held me captive from the first chapter to the last.
I loved their journey and I found myself reading well into the night as I needed to read what was coming next.
Their chemistry was palpable and it was wonderful to watch their relationship develop.
December 13, 2025
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December 27, 2025
Vous savez, j'apprécie particulièrement les romans de Melissa Foster. Sa série « The Dark Knights at Bayside" n'y fait pas exception : ce sont les cousins des Whiskey dont on a fait la connaissance en France et qui continuent aux USA, notamment pour "Les Whiskeys : The Dark Knights au Ranch Redemption" : lors du tome précédent celui-ci "Talked to me Wicked", on savait que Zender avait eu un accident et dans ce nouveau tome, on découvre les circonstances de ce dernier et qui lui est venu en aide : une jeune femme prénommée Shauna, infirmière, qui a assisté à la scène et l'a maintenu en vie le temps que les secours lui viennent en aide. Leurs chemins vont être amenés à se recroiser et celle qu'il prenait pour un ange, va se révéler non seulement être bien réelle mais compatissante, adorable et bien plus complexe qu'elle n'y paraît : en effet, elle partage sa maison avec son ami d'enfance Brian avec qui elle a une relation particulière (je vous laisse découvrir laquelle) et alors que sa vie semble se compliquer, elle va trouver en Zander un soutien inattendu et bien plus. Le jeune homme qui croquait la vie par les deux bouts et qui a vu la mort de près a changé et il est bien déterminé à le démontrer : mais il cache en lui des blessures tout en étant un Wicked et un Dark Knight et comme on l'a élevé, il est prêt à se battre pour ceux qui l'aiment et la jeune femme qui est rentrée dans sa vie pourrait bien l'amener à encore évoluer et voir sa vie être transformée pour toujours. En effet, lui qui ne pensait pas le mariage fait pour lui va lui offrir un mariage à durée limitée le temps dont elle a besoin. Il se pourrait bien alors que ces deux-là trouvent au final le bonheur s'ils sont prêts à s'ouvrir l'un à l'autre, à reconnaître l'attirance qu'ils ont l'un pour l'autre et se convaincre qu'eux aussi ont le droit au bonheur.
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