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Pacific Shores #2
Wicked & Wildflower
When Dahlia Andrews uprooted her life in Kansas to start over in Pacific Shores, the last thing she expected was to become wrapped up in one night of wicked passion with a nameless local. Even less expected? Said stranger happens to be her new boss. And the son of her only friend in town. And her brother-in-law…in-law? Whatever Everett Ramos is to her, it’s too complicated to be more than their one-night-stand. Dahlia has enough on her a new job, familial turmoil, and raising her daughter alone. But when the chaos of her life begins to spill over, Everett may be the only person who can save her.
Everett Ramos never cared about much beyond his family and his business…until a hurricane of storm-blue eyes and mile-long legs barreled into his best friend’s bar and turned his entire life upside down. Dahlia Andrews is complicated and stubborn, with an iron cage built around her fragile heart. All it took was one night with her to leave him craving more. So when she comes to him for help keeping her toxic father at bay, he finds himself leaping at any excuse to get closer to her. While Dahlia insists their arrangement is all business, Everett can't deny their orbital pull.
He's all in, but can she be convinced this wild love is worth the risk?
Everett Ramos never cared about much beyond his family and his business…until a hurricane of storm-blue eyes and mile-long legs barreled into his best friend’s bar and turned his entire life upside down. Dahlia Andrews is complicated and stubborn, with an iron cage built around her fragile heart. All it took was one night with her to leave him craving more. So when she comes to him for help keeping her toxic father at bay, he finds himself leaping at any excuse to get closer to her. While Dahlia insists their arrangement is all business, Everett can't deny their orbital pull.
He's all in, but can she be convinced this wild love is worth the risk?
432 pages, Paperback
Published June 10, 2025
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About the author
Sarah A. Bailey
19 books727 followersSarah fell in love with reading as a child, starting with the Magic Treehouse Series. She quickly learned that books can take her to all the places she always dreamed of going, and allow her to live endless lifetimes in the one that we are given.
Sarah believes that a good, fluffy romance novel can make even the darkest days a little bit brighter. She believes in love stories readers can root for, the kind that will make even the skeptics believe in all that cheesy stuff like soulmates. She longs to produce stories that readers can pick up, and regardless of what’s weighing them down in life, feel a little lighter when they finish.
Sarah was born in California and raised in Southern Oregon, and still considers herself a Pacific Northwest gal at heart; right down to being a coffee snob, collecting hydro flasks, adamantly believing in Sasquatch, and feeling like rain-drenched forests are a form of therapy. Sarah now resides in North Carolina with her husband, Mike, and their dog-baby, Rue. When she’s not writing, she’s likely reading, and if she’s not reading, odds are she’s out searching for a decent cup of coffee, or a rainy pine forest.
Sarah believes that a good, fluffy romance novel can make even the darkest days a little bit brighter. She believes in love stories readers can root for, the kind that will make even the skeptics believe in all that cheesy stuff like soulmates. She longs to produce stories that readers can pick up, and regardless of what’s weighing them down in life, feel a little lighter when they finish.
Sarah was born in California and raised in Southern Oregon, and still considers herself a Pacific Northwest gal at heart; right down to being a coffee snob, collecting hydro flasks, adamantly believing in Sasquatch, and feeling like rain-drenched forests are a form of therapy. Sarah now resides in North Carolina with her husband, Mike, and their dog-baby, Rue. When she’s not writing, she’s likely reading, and if she’s not reading, odds are she’s out searching for a decent cup of coffee, or a rainy pine forest.
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February 9, 2025
phewwwww .. the spice was spicin'
I loved this just as much as the first book! The story is SO GOOD!! And the mouth on this man... 🥵
My only complaint is, it's rather long. In the middle I found myself losing interest a tad.
CHAPTER 30 - THE ENTIRE PART ABOUT BLUE BEING A FAVORITE COLOR, DONE!
"I'm desperate for you. I don't just want you. I fucking crave you."
"Your body is my new religion, baby. Now, spread those thighs and baptize me." 😲
-fake dating
-one night stand
-single parent
-brother in laws brother
-bisexual mmc
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
I loved this just as much as the first book! The story is SO GOOD!! And the mouth on this man... 🥵
My only complaint is, it's rather long. In the middle I found myself losing interest a tad.
CHAPTER 30 - THE ENTIRE PART ABOUT BLUE BEING A FAVORITE COLOR, DONE!
"I'm desperate for you. I don't just want you. I fucking crave you."
"Your body is my new religion, baby. Now, spread those thighs and baptize me." 😲
-fake dating
-one night stand
-single parent
-brother in laws brother
-bisexual mmc
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
August 25, 2024
Sarah Bailey is a work of art.
Infinity stars.
Full RTC
Infinity stars.
Full RTC
September 30, 2025
I didn't think I would be able to love a couple more than I loved Leo and Darby! I remember reading comments on my review for Heathen & Honeysuckle where people were saying this book was their favorite, and I didn't know how that could be possible. But then I read it, and I have to say THIS one is my favorite of the series so far! Dahlia and Everett were SOOO perfect for each other. This one started off with a bang- literally! The chemistry between these two was legit scorching. I also just loved these characters though. How Dahlia's heart was closed off. She didn't want to let anyone in. She was so independent and could do everything by herself. Whereas Everett was a playboy of sorts. He had never thought about opening his heart up. He was still grieving the death of his childhood friend Zach. All of that changed with Dahlia. From the one night stand who wouldn't give him her name to him wanting to spend the rest of his days making her smile. I loved the relationship shifts between them. How they went from strangers with passion to friends to so much more. Everett fell and he fell HARD, and I loved watching him do everything he could to convince Dahlia that he was in this for the long haul. I also loved Dahlia have the realization that everything she was experiencing with him was real.
Dahlia has found herself following her sister to Pacific Shores. She is ready for a new life for her and her daughter. She feels powerful with the information she has over her dad. She is hoping it is enough to keep him out of their life. She has no plans to plant roots here but then she meets Everett. She doesn't know his as that though. She knows him as the guy she hooked up at the bar. The guy that was the hottest hookup of her life. Who she didn't exchange names with. And who now happens to be her boss and her brother in law-in law. WOW. How did she find herself in this mess? But she is clear with him. No more hook ups. They can be friendly and that is all. Her life is complicated enough. She can't even think about adding anything else to it. And to her surprise Everett agrees, and they become fast friends. She finds herself looking forward to seeing him. She finds herself looking forward to how he is around her daughter. She finds herself fighting this thing that her body wants, but then the more time she spends around Everett the more she realizes she has never felt like this before. This pull towards someone like he is the moon and she is in his gravitational pull. The more she wants this and when she finally gives in it's like the first time was target practice. Their connection is just insane. She realizes that this is more than a one time thing. This is a thing. She feels safe with him too. Which is how she knows she can let him in on her secret. On what she has been hiding to keep her and her faimly safe. And when that gets a little too close to home Everett steps in to make sure everyone knows who he cares about. She realizes she would have never had this had she not followed her sister to Pacific Shores. She would have never met her soulmate.
Everett is not one to shy away from one night stands. But he hasn't had one where he doesn't know his partners name until tonight. When this goddess chose him for her release. When he had a connection he had never felt before. But then she left before he could get anymore information from her. And now he has been thinking about her nonstop. So imagine his surprise when she shows up at the shop and he finds out she is his brother's sister in law. That's right- she's Darby's sister. Dahlia. And he is that much more intrigued by her when she draws hard lines around them. No more hookups. She can only offer friendship. The funny thing is though that Everett hasn't ever really wanted more, but now he is determined to find a way to make this work. So he becomes her friend. He becomes reliable. He becomes someone she looks forward to seeing because he looks forward to seeing her too. He becomes someone that makes her smile. He wants to treat her like the queen that she is. And when she finally opens the door again for them to try something he recognizes it for the gift that it is because Dahlia is uber independent and yet she is letting him in. She is lteting him into her life, her body, her heart. And he is 1000% down for that because he is just realizing that she has had his heart from the jump. So when her past comes into town and threatens his new family, lines are drawn and his family steps in like he knew they would. Because Dahlia and her family are now his family.
Sarah has such a beautiful way of writing. All of her characters have so much depth to them. They all have such wonderful stories and struggles. I find them so relatable. I also have to say our girl Sarah can write some SPICE. The connections these charactes have are PALPABLE. I want to buy this on audible so I can hear some of these scenes come to life. But ultimately she writes characters who heal together. Who help each other heal. Who help each other be the best version of themselves, and it really is beautiful. Everett and Dahlia were so wonderful together- the found family that Dahlia got was wonderful. The fact that she realized yes she COULD do everything alone but that didn't mean that she NEEDED to do everything alone. And Everett was a man DOWN BAD- and who doesn't love that! I can't recommend this series enough!! If you haven't read any of them do so immediately :)
Dahlia has found herself following her sister to Pacific Shores. She is ready for a new life for her and her daughter. She feels powerful with the information she has over her dad. She is hoping it is enough to keep him out of their life. She has no plans to plant roots here but then she meets Everett. She doesn't know his as that though. She knows him as the guy she hooked up at the bar. The guy that was the hottest hookup of her life. Who she didn't exchange names with. And who now happens to be her boss and her brother in law-in law. WOW. How did she find herself in this mess? But she is clear with him. No more hook ups. They can be friendly and that is all. Her life is complicated enough. She can't even think about adding anything else to it. And to her surprise Everett agrees, and they become fast friends. She finds herself looking forward to seeing him. She finds herself looking forward to how he is around her daughter. She finds herself fighting this thing that her body wants, but then the more time she spends around Everett the more she realizes she has never felt like this before. This pull towards someone like he is the moon and she is in his gravitational pull. The more she wants this and when she finally gives in it's like the first time was target practice. Their connection is just insane. She realizes that this is more than a one time thing. This is a thing. She feels safe with him too. Which is how she knows she can let him in on her secret. On what she has been hiding to keep her and her faimly safe. And when that gets a little too close to home Everett steps in to make sure everyone knows who he cares about. She realizes she would have never had this had she not followed her sister to Pacific Shores. She would have never met her soulmate.
Everett is not one to shy away from one night stands. But he hasn't had one where he doesn't know his partners name until tonight. When this goddess chose him for her release. When he had a connection he had never felt before. But then she left before he could get anymore information from her. And now he has been thinking about her nonstop. So imagine his surprise when she shows up at the shop and he finds out she is his brother's sister in law. That's right- she's Darby's sister. Dahlia. And he is that much more intrigued by her when she draws hard lines around them. No more hookups. She can only offer friendship. The funny thing is though that Everett hasn't ever really wanted more, but now he is determined to find a way to make this work. So he becomes her friend. He becomes reliable. He becomes someone she looks forward to seeing because he looks forward to seeing her too. He becomes someone that makes her smile. He wants to treat her like the queen that she is. And when she finally opens the door again for them to try something he recognizes it for the gift that it is because Dahlia is uber independent and yet she is letting him in. She is lteting him into her life, her body, her heart. And he is 1000% down for that because he is just realizing that she has had his heart from the jump. So when her past comes into town and threatens his new family, lines are drawn and his family steps in like he knew they would. Because Dahlia and her family are now his family.
Sarah has such a beautiful way of writing. All of her characters have so much depth to them. They all have such wonderful stories and struggles. I find them so relatable. I also have to say our girl Sarah can write some SPICE. The connections these charactes have are PALPABLE. I want to buy this on audible so I can hear some of these scenes come to life. But ultimately she writes characters who heal together. Who help each other heal. Who help each other be the best version of themselves, and it really is beautiful. Everett and Dahlia were so wonderful together- the found family that Dahlia got was wonderful. The fact that she realized yes she COULD do everything alone but that didn't mean that she NEEDED to do everything alone. And Everett was a man DOWN BAD- and who doesn't love that! I can't recommend this series enough!! If you haven't read any of them do so immediately :)
January 16, 2025
♾️🌟!!!
I’ll be back with a full review once I can find the words to describe what a masterpiece this was.
{update}
♾️/5🌟 | 2.5/5🌶️
This. Was. Perfection. I don’t think I’ve ever fallen so hard and so fast for a book couple. Dahlia & Everett are EVERYTHING & I’m pretty sure I’ll be thinking about them for the rest of my life. Also, Everett has now secured himself a spot on my all time favorite book boyfriends list {see below}!!!
“𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲. 𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲, 𝗗𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗮. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀.”
Sarah absolutely ATE with this book! I mean this book started off with a literal bang & the chemistry between Everett and Dahlia was insaaane. The tension?! The pining?! The spice?! He speaks multiple languages?! I mean I think I highlighted half of this book it was that dang good.
But on top of all of that, Everett’s relationship with Lucille was absolutely precious & I was a literal puddle every time those two interacted.
🛏️ one night stand
🎀 single mom
😮💨 he speaks three languages
👏🏻 get your f*cking hand off her
🙈 fake dating
🫠 he falls first
🏡 small town
💪🏻 strong fmc
🐶 flirty x golden retriever mmc
🤍 boy obsessed
🥵 diiiiirty talking mmc
🔥 a “good girl” & “good boy” moment
🙅🏻♀️ no third act breakup
🖋️ he gets a tattoo for her
I’ll be back with a full review once I can find the words to describe what a masterpiece this was.
{update}
♾️/5🌟 | 2.5/5🌶️
This. Was. Perfection. I don’t think I’ve ever fallen so hard and so fast for a book couple. Dahlia & Everett are EVERYTHING & I’m pretty sure I’ll be thinking about them for the rest of my life. Also, Everett has now secured himself a spot on my all time favorite book boyfriends list {see below}!!!
“𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲. 𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲, 𝗗𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗮. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀.”
Sarah absolutely ATE with this book! I mean this book started off with a literal bang & the chemistry between Everett and Dahlia was insaaane. The tension?! The pining?! The spice?! He speaks multiple languages?! I mean I think I highlighted half of this book it was that dang good.
But on top of all of that, Everett’s relationship with Lucille was absolutely precious & I was a literal puddle every time those two interacted.
🛏️ one night stand
🎀 single mom
😮💨 he speaks three languages
👏🏻 get your f*cking hand off her
🙈 fake dating
🫠 he falls first
🏡 small town
💪🏻 strong fmc
🐶 flirty x golden retriever mmc
🤍 boy obsessed
🥵 diiiiirty talking mmc
🔥 a “good girl” & “good boy” moment
🙅🏻♀️ no third act breakup
🖋️ he gets a tattoo for her
October 17, 2024
I've sat with my thoughts on this book, and I can't quite work out how to do this book justice. This series is my new Roman Empire. Nothing else needs to be said other then that 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝 𝘼. 𝘽𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘. What an absolute privilege it is to read her words, have the smallest insight into her mind, her heart and her soul.
Dahlia, Everett and Lou have my heart. 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. Every single word of this book had purpose. The length of this book was perfect; it was the most amazing chance at getting to know these characters and watching their story unfold. Dahlia - I want to hug her and be her best friend. She was so multi-faceted and I adored getting to know her throughout this book. Everett - no notes. He was the perfect match for Dahlia. He was kind, understanding, generous and the way he loved his people was just heartwarming. I loved his relationship with Lou; he seamlessly fitted into both of their lives without pressure or expectations.
Sarah's writing is truly a gift. It was an honour to read this story and get to know these characters. This series has to be on everyone's TBR. It was an utter privilege to get lost in this world and I will continue shouting about Pacific Shores for the rest of my days.
Thank you Sarah and Luna for the arc; it truly was an honour.
Dahlia, Everett and Lou have my heart. 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. Every single word of this book had purpose. The length of this book was perfect; it was the most amazing chance at getting to know these characters and watching their story unfold. Dahlia - I want to hug her and be her best friend. She was so multi-faceted and I adored getting to know her throughout this book. Everett - no notes. He was the perfect match for Dahlia. He was kind, understanding, generous and the way he loved his people was just heartwarming. I loved his relationship with Lou; he seamlessly fitted into both of their lives without pressure or expectations.
Sarah's writing is truly a gift. It was an honour to read this story and get to know these characters. This series has to be on everyone's TBR. It was an utter privilege to get lost in this world and I will continue shouting about Pacific Shores for the rest of my days.
Thank you Sarah and Luna for the arc; it truly was an honour.
October 9, 2024
the perfect book for your summer tbr.
wicked & wildflower is book two in the pacific shores series and follows dahlia & everett, a sassy single mum & a tattooed surfer. I loved leo & darby from heathen & honeysuckle but dahlia & everett and their story is EVERYTHING. I was obsessed from page one to the very end.
the writing in this book is something else. it’s giving jessa hastings and for those who know my reading taste, know that’s a BIG call. and let’s talk about everett. absolutely a new top tier book boyfriend. I love a down bad man, and everett is exactly that.
pick this up if you like:
🍓 an acts of service king
🍓 taylor swift’s music
🍓 californian summer vibes
🍓 sassy single mum
🍓 when the spice is spicing
I recommend starting with heathen & honeysuckle.
thank you Sarah A. Bailey & Luna Literary Management for this arc.
wicked & wildflower is book two in the pacific shores series and follows dahlia & everett, a sassy single mum & a tattooed surfer. I loved leo & darby from heathen & honeysuckle but dahlia & everett and their story is EVERYTHING. I was obsessed from page one to the very end.
the writing in this book is something else. it’s giving jessa hastings and for those who know my reading taste, know that’s a BIG call. and let’s talk about everett. absolutely a new top tier book boyfriend. I love a down bad man, and everett is exactly that.
pick this up if you like:
🍓 an acts of service king
🍓 taylor swift’s music
🍓 californian summer vibes
🍓 sassy single mum
🍓 when the spice is spicing
I recommend starting with heathen & honeysuckle.
thank you Sarah A. Bailey & Luna Literary Management for this arc.
August 26, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was a little nervous going into book two, wondering if it could possibly live up to book one, and it absolutely did. Wicked and Wildflower was exquisite. Sarah A. Bailey has a gift for taking some of the toughest topics and writing about them with such delicacy, depth, and beauty that it lingers long after the last page.
I adore a good fake dating trope, and this book delivered it perfectly. Everett is a MAN (yes, all caps) who would do absolutely anything for Dalia after just one meeting. His devotion and determination to make her feel safe had me swooning. Fake dating was just the beginning of what he was willing to do for her.
Their story had me hooked from start to finish: from Dalia’s abusive, possessive father to the incredible California family who immediately wrapped her and Lou in love and protection. Lou, by the way, is the sweetest little girl. You can’t help but fall in love with her and want to shield her from everything. Honestly, this entire found family is unforgettable.
And I can’t forget to mention the spice. Absolutely off the charts. Even with a couple of elements that usually aren’t my favorite, Sarah wrote them in such a way that I not only enjoyed them but wanted more.
This series has me completely captivated, and I am already counting down the days until book three. I need it yesterday.
I was a little nervous going into book two, wondering if it could possibly live up to book one, and it absolutely did. Wicked and Wildflower was exquisite. Sarah A. Bailey has a gift for taking some of the toughest topics and writing about them with such delicacy, depth, and beauty that it lingers long after the last page.
I adore a good fake dating trope, and this book delivered it perfectly. Everett is a MAN (yes, all caps) who would do absolutely anything for Dalia after just one meeting. His devotion and determination to make her feel safe had me swooning. Fake dating was just the beginning of what he was willing to do for her.
Their story had me hooked from start to finish: from Dalia’s abusive, possessive father to the incredible California family who immediately wrapped her and Lou in love and protection. Lou, by the way, is the sweetest little girl. You can’t help but fall in love with her and want to shield her from everything. Honestly, this entire found family is unforgettable.
And I can’t forget to mention the spice. Absolutely off the charts. Even with a couple of elements that usually aren’t my favorite, Sarah wrote them in such a way that I not only enjoyed them but wanted more.
This series has me completely captivated, and I am already counting down the days until book three. I need it yesterday.
October 15, 2024
4.5⭐️
This was one of my most anticipated reads! So I was so excited to receive this as an ARC. I’ve been dying to get to Dahlia’s story after the glimpses we got of her in H&H.
This book exceeded my expectations. I fell in love with Dahlia, Everett and especially Lou. Dahlia is so special to me because of the strong connection I feel towards her. Her feelings towards not being worthy of love and not never feeling safe. Everything she felt resonated with me. I just wanted to give her the biggest hug.
Everett—the sweet man he is. He is so fun and playful, and is perceived as a playboy. Not only does he love and protect his family but the way he welcomed Dahlia and Lou made my heart melt. Everett was so patient and respectful of Dahlia. And I just love how he constantly reassured her that he was a safe space for her. I think she needed that because of her being in survival mode her entire life. Also can we talk about the fact this man speaks 3 languages? IYKYK.
Lou—oh how I love her so much. She’s probably my favorite character. I feel like she represented the innocence and child in all of us. She is the part of ourselves we want to protect at all costs. Dahlia was such an amazing mother to have given her the childhood every child deserves. And she did that in the best way she could as a single mother.
Unfortunately, the first half of the book was kind of slow for me which is why it is not a solid 5 star for me. BUT the second half of the book? I was a literal mess! I was crying so much! I am just so obsessed with Sarah A. Bailey’s writing. She knows how to give us a beautiful and poetic story. And she discusses grief and real life issues, in a way that is so relatable. She knows how to break my heart and heal it all at once. And for that, I will forever be a fan.
My favorite part of this series is the found family! I love all of the characters. I feel like their love and their bond is what makes this series so special. I’m so happy we got a lot of Leo and Darby scenes in this book. I love them so much. There were some fun moments that made this book so wholesome. My favorite part of the book was when they discussed the invisible string theory.
I already know book 3 is going to hurt like crazy but I also think it’ll be my favorite. This series is so underrated and everyone needs to read it. This book is for my girlies with daddy issues.
Read this if you like:
— single mom
— tattooed mechanic mmc
— one night stand
— fake dating
— found family
— spice
Please read content warnings before reading this book.
Thank you to Sarah A. Bailey and Luna Literary Management for the ARC.
This was one of my most anticipated reads! So I was so excited to receive this as an ARC. I’ve been dying to get to Dahlia’s story after the glimpses we got of her in H&H.
This book exceeded my expectations. I fell in love with Dahlia, Everett and especially Lou. Dahlia is so special to me because of the strong connection I feel towards her. Her feelings towards not being worthy of love and not never feeling safe. Everything she felt resonated with me. I just wanted to give her the biggest hug.
Everett—the sweet man he is. He is so fun and playful, and is perceived as a playboy. Not only does he love and protect his family but the way he welcomed Dahlia and Lou made my heart melt. Everett was so patient and respectful of Dahlia. And I just love how he constantly reassured her that he was a safe space for her. I think she needed that because of her being in survival mode her entire life. Also can we talk about the fact this man speaks 3 languages? IYKYK.
Lou—oh how I love her so much. She’s probably my favorite character. I feel like she represented the innocence and child in all of us. She is the part of ourselves we want to protect at all costs. Dahlia was such an amazing mother to have given her the childhood every child deserves. And she did that in the best way she could as a single mother.
Unfortunately, the first half of the book was kind of slow for me which is why it is not a solid 5 star for me. BUT the second half of the book? I was a literal mess! I was crying so much! I am just so obsessed with Sarah A. Bailey’s writing. She knows how to give us a beautiful and poetic story. And she discusses grief and real life issues, in a way that is so relatable. She knows how to break my heart and heal it all at once. And for that, I will forever be a fan.
My favorite part of this series is the found family! I love all of the characters. I feel like their love and their bond is what makes this series so special. I’m so happy we got a lot of Leo and Darby scenes in this book. I love them so much. There were some fun moments that made this book so wholesome. My favorite part of the book was when they discussed the invisible string theory.
I already know book 3 is going to hurt like crazy but I also think it’ll be my favorite. This series is so underrated and everyone needs to read it. This book is for my girlies with daddy issues.
Read this if you like:
— single mom
— tattooed mechanic mmc
— one night stand
— fake dating
— found family
— spice
Please read content warnings before reading this book.
Thank you to Sarah A. Bailey and Luna Literary Management for the ARC.
October 15, 2024
this book.
THIS. DAMN. BOOK.
the opening scene is one of the best i have ever read.
the banter.
the chemistry.
the spice.
the communication.
the healing + growth journey?
all were chef’s kiss perfection.
everett would literally breathe and i would highlight it lol. he was added to the book boyfriend list in about 0.1 seconds, and is the mmc blueprint that checks ALL the boxes. he is protective and possessive and pure perfection.
“my kid. my woman.” like, are you kidding me? just take me right tf now.
and the daddy issues scene!? i was SPEECHLESS.
dahlia is an absolute force. she is strong and guarded and stubborn and such an incredible mother + sister. watching her heal and bloom and open up was nothing short of beautiful and i am so unbelievably proud of her.
and lou. what a fun + sweet kid. the way everett is with her is EVERYTHING. and the nickname she finally settles on for him? oh my heart, cue the tears.
i laughed. i blushed. i swooned. i clenched my thighs. i cried. and i basically highlighted the whole damn book.
wicked & wildflower is one of those books you want to devour and savor all at the same time.
sarah, thank you thank you thank you.
first—for allowing me to read this masterpiece ahead of release day. but second—for these characters, this story, this series.
THIS. DAMN. BOOK.
the opening scene is one of the best i have ever read.
the banter.
the chemistry.
the spice.
the communication.
the healing + growth journey?
all were chef’s kiss perfection.
everett would literally breathe and i would highlight it lol. he was added to the book boyfriend list in about 0.1 seconds, and is the mmc blueprint that checks ALL the boxes. he is protective and possessive and pure perfection.
“my kid. my woman.” like, are you kidding me? just take me right tf now.
and the daddy issues scene!? i was SPEECHLESS.
dahlia is an absolute force. she is strong and guarded and stubborn and such an incredible mother + sister. watching her heal and bloom and open up was nothing short of beautiful and i am so unbelievably proud of her.
and lou. what a fun + sweet kid. the way everett is with her is EVERYTHING. and the nickname she finally settles on for him? oh my heart, cue the tears.
i laughed. i blushed. i swooned. i clenched my thighs. i cried. and i basically highlighted the whole damn book.
wicked & wildflower is one of those books you want to devour and savor all at the same time.
sarah, thank you thank you thank you.
first—for allowing me to read this masterpiece ahead of release day. but second—for these characters, this story, this series.
January 6, 2026
a 6'4 tattooed man, what more could you want?!
September 3, 2025
THIS. BOOK. Absolutely owned me. From the opening scene, one of the best I’ve ever read, to the very last line, I laughed, cried, swooned, and highlighted like a maniac. Dahlia is such a powerhouse. She’s strong, guarded, stubborn, and also so beautifully vulnerable as she slowly lets herself heal. I adored watching her open up and find her happiness. And Lou? The sweetest little ray of sunshine. Her bond with Everett completely melted me, and the nickname she finally gives him had me in tears. And Everett… don’t even get me started. Every breath, every word, every moment with him was electric. He is protective, possessive, kind, and utterly devoted. He is the blueprint. “My kid. My woman.” ARE YOU KIDDING?! Immediate book boyfriend status. The banter. The chemistry. The spice. The found family that wraps around them with so much love. Every single element was perfection. Wicked & Wildflower is one of those rare books you want to devour in one sitting but also savor forever.
August 9, 2025
✩5
✦What to Expect✦
•Single mom
•Fake dating
•Reformed playboy
•Forced proximity
•Smalltown
✦Characters✦
•Everett Ramos
•Dahlia Anderson
✦Fav Quotes✦
“I’ve been waiting my whole life to love you, Dahlia. We’ve got nothing but time.”
“You’re my compass, Wildflower. I’ll follow you forever, because that’s where I find home.”
“She’s my light,” I whisper. “And you’re all my colors, Wildflower.”
✦Thoughts✦
PERFECTION!!
I didn’t think it could get any better than Leo & Darby, but Everett & Dahlia proved me wrong. I AM OBSESSED!!
I LOVED THESE TWO SO FRICKIN MUCH!!!
Everett omgggggggggg
This man!!! Move over Leo bc Everett entered the chat ( I still love you Leo).
But Everett…. deceased and obsessed over him!!
Him just fully loving on Dahlia and her daughter and stepping up.
IT’S FINE, I am FINEEEEE
These two were so effing hot together too. I was drooling.
God I love this series so much! I can’t wait for the next books
✦Micro tropes✦
Squirting💦
✦ Bookish links to follow ✦
Bookstagram • Goodreads • BookBub • Storygraph • Fable
✦What to Expect✦
•Single mom
•Fake dating
•Reformed playboy
•Forced proximity
•Smalltown
✦Characters✦
•Everett Ramos
•Dahlia Anderson
✦Fav Quotes✦
“I’ve been waiting my whole life to love you, Dahlia. We’ve got nothing but time.”
“You’re my compass, Wildflower. I’ll follow you forever, because that’s where I find home.”
“She’s my light,” I whisper. “And you’re all my colors, Wildflower.”
✦Thoughts✦
PERFECTION!!
I didn’t think it could get any better than Leo & Darby, but Everett & Dahlia proved me wrong. I AM OBSESSED!!
I LOVED THESE TWO SO FRICKIN MUCH!!!
Everett omgggggggggg
This man!!! Move over Leo bc Everett entered the chat ( I still love you Leo).
But Everett…. deceased and obsessed over him!!
Him just fully loving on Dahlia and her daughter and stepping up.
IT’S FINE, I am FINEEEEE
These two were so effing hot together too. I was drooling.
God I love this series so much! I can’t wait for the next books
✦Micro tropes✦
Squirting💦
✦ Bookish links to follow ✦
Bookstagram • Goodreads • BookBub • Storygraph • Fable
September 20, 2025
Sarah A. Bailey has officially been added to my must-read list after this book.
The spice was absolutely top tier, perfectly balanced between passion and emotion. It never felt gratuitous, but there was definitely enough heat to leave me fanning myself.
The banter between the characters was sharp and fun, and it had me laughing out loud more than once. Their dynamic felt natural and addictive, pulling me deeper into the story with every page.
I’m not usually a fan of the fake dating trope, but Sarah A. Bailey did something special here. This wasn’t just a trope; it was a deeply emotional journey that genuinely touched my soul. By the time I reached the epilogue, I was completely undone. It had me in tears in the best possible way, leaving me with that warm, satisfied feeling only the best romances can deliver.
If you love romance that blends humor, heat, and heart, this is an absolute must-read. Even if fake dating isn’t typically your thing, trust me, Wicked & Wildflower will change your mind.
The spice was absolutely top tier, perfectly balanced between passion and emotion. It never felt gratuitous, but there was definitely enough heat to leave me fanning myself.
The banter between the characters was sharp and fun, and it had me laughing out loud more than once. Their dynamic felt natural and addictive, pulling me deeper into the story with every page.
I’m not usually a fan of the fake dating trope, but Sarah A. Bailey did something special here. This wasn’t just a trope; it was a deeply emotional journey that genuinely touched my soul. By the time I reached the epilogue, I was completely undone. It had me in tears in the best possible way, leaving me with that warm, satisfied feeling only the best romances can deliver.
If you love romance that blends humor, heat, and heart, this is an absolute must-read. Even if fake dating isn’t typically your thing, trust me, Wicked & Wildflower will change your mind.
October 9, 2024
It's finally time for Dahlia and Everett to have their moment and I could not be more excited because I love them SO MUCH. This book is a top five of the year so far for me. If you thought Heathen and Honeysuckle blew you away, well you better get ready for Everett fcking Ramos. This man will be living rent free in my head for the end of time.
I inhaled this book within 18 hours (and I actually slept like a normal human during this time as well). If that doesn't tell ya how obsessed I am, I truly don't know what will.
Sarah seriously put her whole heart and soul into this one and I am about to start barking *iykyk*. Everett and Dahlia complimented each other so well. Their banter was top tier. Their connection was so blatantly obvious from the first night they spent together. Everett is so damn protective over our girl Dahlia. (As he should be). Dahlia.. sweet, sweet Dahlia, I would love to be your best friend. How does one apply?
I truly just don't want to give you a lot of details into why this book is so fcking amazing, but I'll leave you with this. Everett and Dahlia meet at a local Pacific Shores bar, have the most intense sexual chemistry, decide to have a one-night-stand. Of course, after the one night, our sweet baby Everett is already obsessed with her. Regrets not getting her number, until he sees the girl that he had a spontaneous, unbelievably sexy one-night-stand with.. standing in front of him in the surf shop that he partly owns. And the catch, you say??? She's going to be working there too.
What to expect:
- single mom
- protective and obsesssed mmc
- fake dating
- workplace
- tattooed mmc
- "good boy"
- the spice is fcking immaculate
- coastal small town
I inhaled this book within 18 hours (and I actually slept like a normal human during this time as well). If that doesn't tell ya how obsessed I am, I truly don't know what will.
Sarah seriously put her whole heart and soul into this one and I am about to start barking *iykyk*. Everett and Dahlia complimented each other so well. Their banter was top tier. Their connection was so blatantly obvious from the first night they spent together. Everett is so damn protective over our girl Dahlia. (As he should be). Dahlia.. sweet, sweet Dahlia, I would love to be your best friend. How does one apply?
I truly just don't want to give you a lot of details into why this book is so fcking amazing, but I'll leave you with this. Everett and Dahlia meet at a local Pacific Shores bar, have the most intense sexual chemistry, decide to have a one-night-stand. Of course, after the one night, our sweet baby Everett is already obsessed with her. Regrets not getting her number, until he sees the girl that he had a spontaneous, unbelievably sexy one-night-stand with.. standing in front of him in the surf shop that he partly owns. And the catch, you say??? She's going to be working there too.
What to expect:
- single mom
- protective and obsesssed mmc
- fake dating
- workplace
- tattooed mmc
- "good boy"
- the spice is fcking immaculate
- coastal small town
October 17, 2024
♾️⭐️
3🌶️
ANOTHER MASTERPIECE written by Sarah A. Bailey but are we surprised?! NO, not even close. She is a work of art. Her writing is BEAUTIFUL. She had crying, laughing, and kicking my feet like a schoolgirl with a crush. The way I highlighted this whole book. I am not even kidding.
Wicked & Wildflower is the second book in the Pacific Shores series following Everett Ramos & Dahlia Andrews and her little girl Lucille. Dahlia is trying to start fresh so she moved to Pacific Shores to be with her sister Darby and hoping she can find a new home for her and her daughter. BUT, not everything can be that easy. Here comes Everett aka her new boss and ends up being the one night stand she had when she first arrived at a bar. But what happens when she also finds out he is also her brother-in-law brother. Complicated? Absolutely.
Everett is EVERYTHING!! Like don’t get me wrong I still love my Leo but Everett HITS DIFFERENTLY to me! He is protective and is soo into Dahlia! Dahlia is a fiercely independent single mom and just trying to hold it all together. She is soo strong and will always put her daughter first. The chemistry between them was FIRE! I was even burning up. The Spice? I had to take a breather. Sarah did not come out to play with the spice in this. I LOVE THEM SOO MUCH. THEY ALL HAVE MY HEART.
This book was emotional, it was spicy, and it was EVERYTHING I NEEDED AND MORE. I can’t wait to see what Sarah has in store for the rest of this series. I can already tell they are going to hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, Sarah and Team, for this ARC!
Tropes:
💙Single Mom
🌊Fake Dating
💙Workplace Romance
🌊Tattooed Surfer MMC
💙”Good Boy”
🌊Coastal Small Town
💙Protective & Obsessed MMC
🌊Found Family
3🌶️
ANOTHER MASTERPIECE written by Sarah A. Bailey but are we surprised?! NO, not even close. She is a work of art. Her writing is BEAUTIFUL. She had crying, laughing, and kicking my feet like a schoolgirl with a crush. The way I highlighted this whole book. I am not even kidding.
Wicked & Wildflower is the second book in the Pacific Shores series following Everett Ramos & Dahlia Andrews and her little girl Lucille. Dahlia is trying to start fresh so she moved to Pacific Shores to be with her sister Darby and hoping she can find a new home for her and her daughter. BUT, not everything can be that easy. Here comes Everett aka her new boss and ends up being the one night stand she had when she first arrived at a bar. But what happens when she also finds out he is also her brother-in-law brother. Complicated? Absolutely.
Everett is EVERYTHING!! Like don’t get me wrong I still love my Leo but Everett HITS DIFFERENTLY to me! He is protective and is soo into Dahlia! Dahlia is a fiercely independent single mom and just trying to hold it all together. She is soo strong and will always put her daughter first. The chemistry between them was FIRE! I was even burning up. The Spice? I had to take a breather. Sarah did not come out to play with the spice in this. I LOVE THEM SOO MUCH. THEY ALL HAVE MY HEART.
This book was emotional, it was spicy, and it was EVERYTHING I NEEDED AND MORE. I can’t wait to see what Sarah has in store for the rest of this series. I can already tell they are going to hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, Sarah and Team, for this ARC!
Tropes:
💙Single Mom
🌊Fake Dating
💙Workplace Romance
🌊Tattooed Surfer MMC
💙”Good Boy”
🌊Coastal Small Town
💙Protective & Obsessed MMC
🌊Found Family
January 28, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ super great to start but then it got too cheesy and boring
October 17, 2024
INFINITY STARS!!! I think the biggest flex in my life will be that I got to read this book as an ARC because there is no doubt in my mind that this book (and series) is going to BLOW UP. Truthfully, I will make it my personal mission in life to make sure that everyone reads this book. I might quit reading forever because I don't know how it's going to get better than this.
This book was fun, a page-turner, purposeful, heavy, hot, hilarious, and just masterfully well-written. Every scene and every word was needful and meaningful. Every aspect of Dahlia and Everett was fleshed out and worked through in a way I've never experienced while reading. There is truly not one single thing, not a punctation mark, nothing that I would change about this book.
Every time I thought Everett couldn't get more perfect, he did. Everything he said was the right thing. He is broken, funny, golden, supportive, violent, protective, possessive. Honestly, he's not a golden retriever, he's a rottie. Loyal, fierce, and loving, but will rip a threat to shreds without a second thought. Everett ONLY exists in this book but he is the HERO of EVERY story.
Dahlia is simply one of the best FMC's I've ever read. I don't know if Sarah Bailey is a mother, but gosh does she know how to write a mom. Yes, mom's are protective, but in my mom-gut I RADIATED with Dahlia in every way.
The community that Sarah created in the Ramos family and Pacific Shores is incomparable. I've never felt a stronger family unit of genuine love, support, and sacrifice, than I did with this cast of characters.
So many things that I had "forgot" about from the beginning of the book and throughout were brought brilliantly full-circle at the end and it just absolutely astounded me. Even down to "fake pool skills and not faking anything anymore" like that is pure, literary gold.
One thing about romance books, is a lot of times it seems like the MMC is there to bring completion to the FMC's life which I'm all about, I eat that up. I'm here for a damsel in distress, but with Everett and Dahlia, the way they PERFECTLY compliment and both need each other is so impressive. Feeling like all you contribute is being the funny guy but she needs to be reminded how to live and just seeing your own purpose fulfilled in being what the other person needs. Just, ugh. I can't rave about this book enough.
This book sincerely had me feeling every emotion; I belly laughed, bawled, gasped, stressed out, and everything in between. This book could have easily been finished in one sitting, but I absolutely savored it over 5 days because I didn't want it to end. I want to reread it immediately.
Wicked and Wildflower very well might be my top favorite read of the year (108 books read and counting).
Thank you so stinking much Sarah Bailey and Luna Literary for a chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I could never thank you enough.
This book was fun, a page-turner, purposeful, heavy, hot, hilarious, and just masterfully well-written. Every scene and every word was needful and meaningful. Every aspect of Dahlia and Everett was fleshed out and worked through in a way I've never experienced while reading. There is truly not one single thing, not a punctation mark, nothing that I would change about this book.
Every time I thought Everett couldn't get more perfect, he did. Everything he said was the right thing. He is broken, funny, golden, supportive, violent, protective, possessive. Honestly, he's not a golden retriever, he's a rottie. Loyal, fierce, and loving, but will rip a threat to shreds without a second thought. Everett ONLY exists in this book but he is the HERO of EVERY story.
Dahlia is simply one of the best FMC's I've ever read. I don't know if Sarah Bailey is a mother, but gosh does she know how to write a mom. Yes, mom's are protective, but in my mom-gut I RADIATED with Dahlia in every way.
The community that Sarah created in the Ramos family and Pacific Shores is incomparable. I've never felt a stronger family unit of genuine love, support, and sacrifice, than I did with this cast of characters.
So many things that I had "forgot" about from the beginning of the book and throughout were brought brilliantly full-circle at the end and it just absolutely astounded me. Even down to "fake pool skills and not faking anything anymore" like that is pure, literary gold.
One thing about romance books, is a lot of times it seems like the MMC is there to bring completion to the FMC's life which I'm all about, I eat that up. I'm here for a damsel in distress, but with Everett and Dahlia, the way they PERFECTLY compliment and both need each other is so impressive. Feeling like all you contribute is being the funny guy but she needs to be reminded how to live and just seeing your own purpose fulfilled in being what the other person needs. Just, ugh. I can't rave about this book enough.
This book sincerely had me feeling every emotion; I belly laughed, bawled, gasped, stressed out, and everything in between. This book could have easily been finished in one sitting, but I absolutely savored it over 5 days because I didn't want it to end. I want to reread it immediately.
Wicked and Wildflower very well might be my top favorite read of the year (108 books read and counting).
Thank you so stinking much Sarah Bailey and Luna Literary for a chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I could never thank you enough.
October 15, 2024
Amazing… Everett is the MMC blueprint I’m in love with him!
5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️
🏄♂️ Fake dating
🌺 Single mom
🏄♂️ Tattooed surfer MMC
🌺 Workplace romance
🏄♂️ Small town (coastal version)
🌺 Bisexual main character
🏄♂️ One night stand
Dahlia has moved to Pacific Shores CA with her daughter Lucille to live with her sister Darby and her new husband Leo. She has a one night stand (where no names are exchanged) in a bar after a date gone wonky with who she later learns is her sister’s brother in law and her new coworker…
Everett… truly a work of art as a MMC. Let’s start with the fact that he speaks THREE LANGUAGES and when they’re h00king up he doesn’t even know what he’s saying because he’s so lost to passion. Like COME ON 🥵. He dotes on Dahlias daughter, doesn’t take no for an answer when he wants to take care of them both, and is perfect protective and possessive.
Dahlias journey was so beautiful. She has a lot of trauma to work through from her past and won’t let anyone in. Seeing her bloom into a softer version of herself that can trust not only others but herself was tear-inducing to say the least.
Sarah Bailey’s writing was nothing short of poetry. I highlighted more than I have for any other book while I was reading because her lines were just so beautiful and impactful. Even a rather mundane scene was made memorable with the language the author chose to express it.
There was deep emotion, humor, conflict, and such passion in these pages and there was not one moment where I wanted the story to end. I kept putting the book down towards the end because I truly didn’t want to say goodbye to this couple.
🌶️ The SPICE in this book was spectacular. Everett is a dirty talking master and the way he made Dahlia come out of her shell was *chefs kiss* swoony, dirty, sweet. We got it all. ( public encounters, on a motorcycle, toys, dp, 🍑 stuff, squ!rt!ng, spitting, hand necklaces, belt play, and other fun goodness 👀)
⚠️ please check out the TWs before reading this book. The author did such an amazing job with her content warning list and laid everything out by chapter if there’s something you want to skip but you can still enjoy the book if you so choose.
Thank you so much to the author and Luna Literary Management for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!
5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️
🏄♂️ Fake dating
🌺 Single mom
🏄♂️ Tattooed surfer MMC
🌺 Workplace romance
🏄♂️ Small town (coastal version)
🌺 Bisexual main character
🏄♂️ One night stand
Dahlia has moved to Pacific Shores CA with her daughter Lucille to live with her sister Darby and her new husband Leo. She has a one night stand (where no names are exchanged) in a bar after a date gone wonky with who she later learns is her sister’s brother in law and her new coworker…
Everett… truly a work of art as a MMC. Let’s start with the fact that he speaks THREE LANGUAGES and when they’re h00king up he doesn’t even know what he’s saying because he’s so lost to passion. Like COME ON 🥵. He dotes on Dahlias daughter, doesn’t take no for an answer when he wants to take care of them both, and is perfect protective and possessive.
Dahlias journey was so beautiful. She has a lot of trauma to work through from her past and won’t let anyone in. Seeing her bloom into a softer version of herself that can trust not only others but herself was tear-inducing to say the least.
Sarah Bailey’s writing was nothing short of poetry. I highlighted more than I have for any other book while I was reading because her lines were just so beautiful and impactful. Even a rather mundane scene was made memorable with the language the author chose to express it.
There was deep emotion, humor, conflict, and such passion in these pages and there was not one moment where I wanted the story to end. I kept putting the book down towards the end because I truly didn’t want to say goodbye to this couple.
🌶️ The SPICE in this book was spectacular. Everett is a dirty talking master and the way he made Dahlia come out of her shell was *chefs kiss* swoony, dirty, sweet. We got it all. ( public encounters, on a motorcycle, toys, dp, 🍑 stuff, squ!rt!ng, spitting, hand necklaces, belt play, and other fun goodness 👀)
⚠️ please check out the TWs before reading this book. The author did such an amazing job with her content warning list and laid everything out by chapter if there’s something you want to skip but you can still enjoy the book if you so choose.
Thank you so much to the author and Luna Literary Management for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!
October 12, 2024
I don’t cry at sweetness in books often. Angst? Heartbreak and redemption? Yes. Sweetness? No. But Everett is so damn sweet, my eyes were welling with tears multiple times throughout this book. He is just what Dahlia needs. What a love.
This was such a nice read, it just flowed well and the love grew so organically. Nothing felt forced or rushed or like a plot device, it just felt like two people who met and things grew from there - despite Dahlia’s hesitancy and because of Everett’s utter dedication. The relationships within the families and with Everett and Dahlia’s daughter Lucille are all such a nice layer to the story and really just makes everything feel very warm and cozy despite the drama and struggles in Dahlia and her sister’s lives.
Everett is that here-for-you-healing man we all need sometimes. He’s just so adorable and so steady and sure. Dahlia blooms under his care and is there for him in his vulnerable moments too, you really feel their connection.
The ending just had me almost sobbing, again with all the love and happiness.
Excellent, heartwarming book that tugs at the heartstrings while still bringing the heat with some very good open-door scenes (the man crawling and begging for it? Hell yeah). This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it - I have to go back and read book one and I am very much looking forward to the next in this interconnected standalone series!
If you love a romance with a sweet man obsessed with a single mom and the meaning of family, this is definitely for you. Check it out!
4/5 ⭐️
I received an advance copy of this book and have left my honest, influence-free review.
This was such a nice read, it just flowed well and the love grew so organically. Nothing felt forced or rushed or like a plot device, it just felt like two people who met and things grew from there - despite Dahlia’s hesitancy and because of Everett’s utter dedication. The relationships within the families and with Everett and Dahlia’s daughter Lucille are all such a nice layer to the story and really just makes everything feel very warm and cozy despite the drama and struggles in Dahlia and her sister’s lives.
Everett is that here-for-you-healing man we all need sometimes. He’s just so adorable and so steady and sure. Dahlia blooms under his care and is there for him in his vulnerable moments too, you really feel their connection.
The ending just had me almost sobbing, again with all the love and happiness.
Excellent, heartwarming book that tugs at the heartstrings while still bringing the heat with some very good open-door scenes (the man crawling and begging for it? Hell yeah). This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it - I have to go back and read book one and I am very much looking forward to the next in this interconnected standalone series!
If you love a romance with a sweet man obsessed with a single mom and the meaning of family, this is definitely for you. Check it out!
4/5 ⭐️
I received an advance copy of this book and have left my honest, influence-free review.
June 18, 2025
🧭💐❤️♾️
Wicked and Wildflower
By: Sarah Bailey
“The fact that I’m staring at your lips right now and knowing I’ll never feel them again… It’s breaking my heart, Wildflower.”
“Don’t flirt with me.”
“Telling me not to flirt with you is like telling me not to breathe around you. It’s biological, written in my DNA. It sustains my life source.”
“It is infuriating to me how blind you are to your own beauty. I’m going to make sure you understand how pretty I find you. Every single piece of you. Every part of your body that made you who you are. All of it is beautiful to me.”
“Your body is my new religion, baby.” I wrap both arms around her legs, gripping her inner knees. “Now, spread those thighs and baptize me.”
These boys fall hard for the Andrews siblings! In book 2 we meet Dahlia and Everett and Everett is gone as soon as he sees Dahlia. Dahlia tries to keep it together, being strong and independent and everything for her daughter, because she has never known differently. And Everett is there every step of the way waiting, and showing Dahlia that’s it’s okay to ask for help. He shows her how beautiful she is and loves not only Dahlia but her daughter so hard. He finds his purpose and home with Dahlia and Luz. And they find love, support and family. Loved this read!
Tropes:
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Single Mom
Coastal Small Town
He Falls First
Found Family
Spice starts at: 2%🔥
Spice: 2.5/4🌶️
Stars: 4.5/5⭐️
Available on Kindle Unlimited
Wicked and Wildflower
By: Sarah Bailey
“The fact that I’m staring at your lips right now and knowing I’ll never feel them again… It’s breaking my heart, Wildflower.”
“Don’t flirt with me.”
“Telling me not to flirt with you is like telling me not to breathe around you. It’s biological, written in my DNA. It sustains my life source.”
“It is infuriating to me how blind you are to your own beauty. I’m going to make sure you understand how pretty I find you. Every single piece of you. Every part of your body that made you who you are. All of it is beautiful to me.”
“Your body is my new religion, baby.” I wrap both arms around her legs, gripping her inner knees. “Now, spread those thighs and baptize me.”
These boys fall hard for the Andrews siblings! In book 2 we meet Dahlia and Everett and Everett is gone as soon as he sees Dahlia. Dahlia tries to keep it together, being strong and independent and everything for her daughter, because she has never known differently. And Everett is there every step of the way waiting, and showing Dahlia that’s it’s okay to ask for help. He shows her how beautiful she is and loves not only Dahlia but her daughter so hard. He finds his purpose and home with Dahlia and Luz. And they find love, support and family. Loved this read!
Tropes:
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Single Mom
Coastal Small Town
He Falls First
Found Family
Spice starts at: 2%🔥
Spice: 2.5/4🌶️
Stars: 4.5/5⭐️
Available on Kindle Unlimited
December 16, 2025
Dahlia & Everett 🥹
this book was just perfection, I absolutely LOVED everything about it!
Thank you Tantor Audio for the ALC. All opinions are my own.
✦ tropes & stuff:
1️⃣ one night stand
🥸 fake dating
🕶 tattooed reformed playboy
👩👧 single mom
🔗 forced proximity
💙 he falls first and SO HARD
🌊 small coastal town
🫶🏼 found family
💞 dual 1st person pov
•┈••✦ review ✦••┈•
🎧 audio/ebook | ⭐️: ♾ | 🌶️: 3 |
the chemistry between Dahlia & Everett 🔥 it’s IMMEDIATE, so so hot, and never wavers!
I took almost no notes, which was how hooked I was from start to finish 😍
I LOVE how Everett goes from playboy to 100% in with Dahlia pretty much the second he meets her.
They go from a one night stand where they don’t realize who the other is (her sister is engaged to his brother), to “fake” dating, and I’m so OBSESSED with all the forehead kisses and stolen touches/glances 🥹
Neither has ever felt like “enough,” and it’s so special how they both truly are for each other. Dahlia has her walls up high, after being burned by both her own parents & her daughter’s father. Everett believes he’s only good for a “good time,” until he realizes he wants to prove to Dahlia, and her daughter, he can be so much more.
THE WAY HE IS WITH HER DAUGHTER - the way he claims BOTH of them 😭😭 & how he’s always encouraging Dahlia that she’s a fantastic mother - melted my heart.
🎧 audiobook thoughts:
Both Amy Hall & Julio Maxwell fit their characters super well! I feel they both brought the right energy to Dahlia + Everett.
📖 Wicked and Wildflower by Sarah A. Bailey
📚 book 2 • Pacific Shores series
💜: contemporary romance
🎙 narrated by: Amy Hall & Julio Maxwell
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this book was just perfection, I absolutely LOVED everything about it!
Thank you Tantor Audio for the ALC. All opinions are my own.
✦ tropes & stuff:
1️⃣ one night stand
🥸 fake dating
🕶 tattooed reformed playboy
👩👧 single mom
🔗 forced proximity
💙 he falls first and SO HARD
🌊 small coastal town
🫶🏼 found family
💞 dual 1st person pov
•┈••✦ review ✦••┈•
🎧 audio/ebook | ⭐️: ♾ | 🌶️: 3 |
the chemistry between Dahlia & Everett 🔥 it’s IMMEDIATE, so so hot, and never wavers!
I took almost no notes, which was how hooked I was from start to finish 😍
I LOVE how Everett goes from playboy to 100% in with Dahlia pretty much the second he meets her.
They go from a one night stand where they don’t realize who the other is (her sister is engaged to his brother), to “fake” dating, and I’m so OBSESSED with all the forehead kisses and stolen touches/glances 🥹
Neither has ever felt like “enough,” and it’s so special how they both truly are for each other. Dahlia has her walls up high, after being burned by both her own parents & her daughter’s father. Everett believes he’s only good for a “good time,” until he realizes he wants to prove to Dahlia, and her daughter, he can be so much more.
THE WAY HE IS WITH HER DAUGHTER - the way he claims BOTH of them 😭😭 & how he’s always encouraging Dahlia that she’s a fantastic mother - melted my heart.
🎧 audiobook thoughts:
Both Amy Hall & Julio Maxwell fit their characters super well! I feel they both brought the right energy to Dahlia + Everett.
📖 Wicked and Wildflower by Sarah A. Bailey
📚 book 2 • Pacific Shores series
💜: contemporary romance
🎙 narrated by: Amy Hall & Julio Maxwell
*Connect with Me*
🤍 Instagram 🤍 Blog 🤍
March 11, 2025
Sarah, you ate downnn with this!!🫡🤝❤️🔥
it’s actually going on my roman empire shelf- it was that good. infinity stars.
this started off with a (literal) bang, and then developed into an emotional and romantic story featuring grief, explorations of self worth, what family really means, how to love yourself, and some of the most delicious pining i’ve read in a contemporary romance in a long time!
Everett is e v e r y t h i n g you want in a book boyfriend. absolutely zero notes. from his familial instincts, to his work ethic, to his wit and humor, to his charm, protectiveness, and willingness to always be there & support the people he loves… i couldn’t get enough. plus; the man’s mouth is FILTHY!🤭
i purposefully took over 2 weeks to read this so i could drag my reading experience out as long as possible. i want this story injected into my veins & tattooed over my heart. i’m so sad it’s over but SO happy i picked it up. i’m begging all of you to move this to the tippity top of your tbr!
it’s actually going on my roman empire shelf- it was that good. infinity stars.
this started off with a (literal) bang, and then developed into an emotional and romantic story featuring grief, explorations of self worth, what family really means, how to love yourself, and some of the most delicious pining i’ve read in a contemporary romance in a long time!
Everett is e v e r y t h i n g you want in a book boyfriend. absolutely zero notes. from his familial instincts, to his work ethic, to his wit and humor, to his charm, protectiveness, and willingness to always be there & support the people he loves… i couldn’t get enough. plus; the man’s mouth is FILTHY!🤭
i purposefully took over 2 weeks to read this so i could drag my reading experience out as long as possible. i want this story injected into my veins & tattooed over my heart. i’m so sad it’s over but SO happy i picked it up. i’m begging all of you to move this to the tippity top of your tbr!
October 29, 2025
I mean I cannot describe the love I have for this series. I have been inhaling it. The way Sarah incorporates such raw emotion with intense, intimate, and erotic spicy scenes blows my mind. She can do no wrong in my eyes. This is only book 2 and I already know this series is my contemporary romance Roman Empire.
PLEASE DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS SERIES. Start it today, this week, this month, this year, I don’t care do it ASAP I am begging you. You will NOT regret it.
Onto book 3 I go!!
PLEASE DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS SERIES. Start it today, this week, this month, this year, I don’t care do it ASAP I am begging you. You will NOT regret it.
Onto book 3 I go!!
October 16, 2024
This was such a cute book! I loved the relationship between these three.
Dahlia and her daughter Lucille left Kansas after a very traumatic past with her father and she followed her sister to the small beach town she fell in love with.
One night Dahlia finds herself on a blind date with a loser of a man, she’s miserable, and the handsome man at the bar sees this too and steals her away for a hot and steamy night.
She thinks she will never see him again until she realizes that this very handsome stranger is about to be her brother in law.
I loved the dynamic between Lou, Everett and Dahlia. They are so perfect. There was just enough suspense in this book too to make it *chefs kiss*
I will just be over here now foaming at the mouth for book #3.
Tropes
-one night stand
-single mom
-reformed playboy
-found family
-friends to lovers
-fake dating
4.25/5 stars
3/5 spice
Dahlia and her daughter Lucille left Kansas after a very traumatic past with her father and she followed her sister to the small beach town she fell in love with.
One night Dahlia finds herself on a blind date with a loser of a man, she’s miserable, and the handsome man at the bar sees this too and steals her away for a hot and steamy night.
She thinks she will never see him again until she realizes that this very handsome stranger is about to be her brother in law.
I loved the dynamic between Lou, Everett and Dahlia. They are so perfect. There was just enough suspense in this book too to make it *chefs kiss*
I will just be over here now foaming at the mouth for book #3.
Tropes
-one night stand
-single mom
-reformed playboy
-found family
-friends to lovers
-fake dating
4.25/5 stars
3/5 spice
February 13, 2025
All of the stars. 5 isn’t enough to describe how much I’ve loved reading about Everette and Dahlia’s story. The Pacific Shore series has been so good to my heart. I’ve loved every second of it and can’t wait to be ruined by August and Elena’s story☀️🌊❤️
October 15, 2024
this universe feels like home to me and i’m so thankful it exists. (many tears were shed)
October 15, 2024
Leave me alone.
I need to process this.
But like, infinity stars.
*sobs into pillow*
**********
Ok I’m back..
Sarah became an immediate auto buy author after reading H&H so I was STOKED for more from Pacific Shores and she absolutely delivered.
This story is about Leo’s “brother” Everett, and Darby’s sister Dahlia. Dahlia backs up her 10 year old daughter and leaves Kansas to follow Darby back to the Pacific Shores after Darby is reunited with her teenage love. Dahlia unknowingly meets Everett at a bar and has a quick rendevue. Dahlia is guarded and rightfully so after the upbringing she has and how she was treated by her child Lou’s father. Dahlia spent now what real love feels like and doesn’t believe she’s deserving of it. Everett can’t get her out of his head and grows a tight bond with Lou while falling for Dahlia. Everett falls for Dahlia regardless of dahlia not completely opening up to him and their chemistry is undeniable. I absolutely love this non traditional family between all of them and the connection Everett builds with Lou. There’s a minor aspect of suspense since dahlia is technically blackmailing her father to leave them alone. Everett is so protective over them and I’m
Obsessed with this story and all these characters.
I absolutely cannot wait for August and Elenas story.
I need to process this.
But like, infinity stars.
*sobs into pillow*
**********
Ok I’m back..
Sarah became an immediate auto buy author after reading H&H so I was STOKED for more from Pacific Shores and she absolutely delivered.
This story is about Leo’s “brother” Everett, and Darby’s sister Dahlia. Dahlia backs up her 10 year old daughter and leaves Kansas to follow Darby back to the Pacific Shores after Darby is reunited with her teenage love. Dahlia unknowingly meets Everett at a bar and has a quick rendevue. Dahlia is guarded and rightfully so after the upbringing she has and how she was treated by her child Lou’s father. Dahlia spent now what real love feels like and doesn’t believe she’s deserving of it. Everett can’t get her out of his head and grows a tight bond with Lou while falling for Dahlia. Everett falls for Dahlia regardless of dahlia not completely opening up to him and their chemistry is undeniable. I absolutely love this non traditional family between all of them and the connection Everett builds with Lou. There’s a minor aspect of suspense since dahlia is technically blackmailing her father to leave them alone. Everett is so protective over them and I’m
Obsessed with this story and all these characters.
I absolutely cannot wait for August and Elenas story.
January 6, 2025
** One of my Top 20 of 2024 Picks on www.JeevesReads.com! **
Hands down, my favorite part of the book? The big, tattooed sweetheart of a hero who is gone for both his girls the moment he meets the heroine and her daughter. It truly is a “he falls first, fast, and hard” scenario, and I loved every bit of it. The romance starts with a bang before simmering into a slow-burning love story with an emotional edge. It’s layered and complex, which made the romance feel so well developed. I liked that they took their time crossing those lines once they realized their family connection, which made this something of a slow burn to SIZZLE once they finally gave in. The spice was spicin’, and it featured a few things this voracious romance reader hasn’t seen on the page before, which is an accomplishment in and of itself, lol. There were maybe a couple of things that could’ve been tightened up to reduce the lengthy page count, but nothing that detracted from my reading experience. I loved it!
The story follows Dahlia, a single mom who recently moved to a new town to live near her sister and get away from the rest of her toxic family. After getting set up on a date with a dud, Dahlia is disappointed that a rare night out was wasted… at least until she meets a sexy, tattooed stranger in a bar. The two share one quick and dirty hookup together without sharing names, because Dahlia can’t handle any more stress in her life. The only problem? Turns out that nameless stranger is actually her future brother-in-law’s brother, and their lives are extremely intertwined. Everett regretted letting Dahlia slip through his fingers the first time, so there’s no way he’s going to let that happen again. While he may have a reputation for being carefree and jumping from one fling to another, there’s something about Dahlia that keeps drawing him closer. As the two navigate their shifting relationship, they build a rock solid foundation for love.
I heard great things about the first book in this series, but it’s the kind of second chance romance that usually drives me crazy, so I decided to jump right into this. While I think reading Dahlia’s sister’s story would’ve provided more context and insight into both characters, I didn’t feel like I was missing anything - and this was easy enough to read as a standalone. The tropes in this are right up my alley, and I could tell immediately that Bailey’s writing style was going to work for me. She’s a new-to-me author, and her talent is obvious. I cannot wait to see her writing grow. The story is multifaceted, weaving together bright moments of banter and swoon with shots of angst and drama. Maybe too much drama towards the end, but I loved that there wasn’t a third act breakup. Everett was steady and determined throughout, which I absolutely adored. He is this big, burly guy who is a little growly and possessive, yet he’s also soft and willing to cede that control when necessary. I thought the way his bisexuality was incorporated into the story was really interesting, which gave his character even more layers. This was a fantastic introduction to the author’s work, and there was never a moment when I doubted it was going to get 5 stars from me.
Hands down, my favorite part of the book? The big, tattooed sweetheart of a hero who is gone for both his girls the moment he meets the heroine and her daughter. It truly is a “he falls first, fast, and hard” scenario, and I loved every bit of it. The romance starts with a bang before simmering into a slow-burning love story with an emotional edge. It’s layered and complex, which made the romance feel so well developed. I liked that they took their time crossing those lines once they realized their family connection, which made this something of a slow burn to SIZZLE once they finally gave in. The spice was spicin’, and it featured a few things this voracious romance reader hasn’t seen on the page before, which is an accomplishment in and of itself, lol. There were maybe a couple of things that could’ve been tightened up to reduce the lengthy page count, but nothing that detracted from my reading experience. I loved it!
The story follows Dahlia, a single mom who recently moved to a new town to live near her sister and get away from the rest of her toxic family. After getting set up on a date with a dud, Dahlia is disappointed that a rare night out was wasted… at least until she meets a sexy, tattooed stranger in a bar. The two share one quick and dirty hookup together without sharing names, because Dahlia can’t handle any more stress in her life. The only problem? Turns out that nameless stranger is actually her future brother-in-law’s brother, and their lives are extremely intertwined. Everett regretted letting Dahlia slip through his fingers the first time, so there’s no way he’s going to let that happen again. While he may have a reputation for being carefree and jumping from one fling to another, there’s something about Dahlia that keeps drawing him closer. As the two navigate their shifting relationship, they build a rock solid foundation for love.
I heard great things about the first book in this series, but it’s the kind of second chance romance that usually drives me crazy, so I decided to jump right into this. While I think reading Dahlia’s sister’s story would’ve provided more context and insight into both characters, I didn’t feel like I was missing anything - and this was easy enough to read as a standalone. The tropes in this are right up my alley, and I could tell immediately that Bailey’s writing style was going to work for me. She’s a new-to-me author, and her talent is obvious. I cannot wait to see her writing grow. The story is multifaceted, weaving together bright moments of banter and swoon with shots of angst and drama. Maybe too much drama towards the end, but I loved that there wasn’t a third act breakup. Everett was steady and determined throughout, which I absolutely adored. He is this big, burly guy who is a little growly and possessive, yet he’s also soft and willing to cede that control when necessary. I thought the way his bisexuality was incorporated into the story was really interesting, which gave his character even more layers. This was a fantastic introduction to the author’s work, and there was never a moment when I doubted it was going to get 5 stars from me.
October 11, 2024
Rating: 10!!/10⭐️
Spice: 2/5🌶
Tropes:fake dating; single mom; small town
Favorite Quote:“You’re my compass, Wildflower. I’ll follow you forever, because that’s where I find home.”
I simp so fcking hard for MMC's created by Sarah Bailey.
like lawddddy I never thought it would get better than Leo and Evertt was all like HOLD MY WRENCH. The way he just down SO BAD for Delilah from the jump. The way he loves her without conditions and so whole hardly. The way he makes her feel like she has a safe place to land when she has NEVER had that before. ugh. i simply don't think I will ever recover.
& my sweet Wildflower. She truly was dealt such a crappy hand but she truly made the best out of it and always ALWAYS put her daughter first. she was so dang strong & protected those she loved so fiercely
also, this book is now officially my most highlighted book with a grand total of 82 highlights.
ya. basically the whole fkin book at this point. so please allow me to share some of my favorites..
Most me: you look beautiful
Everett: “I speak three F****** languages—three—and when I tell you that there is not one word in any of them to describe the way you look right now. You’re beyond beauty. You’re beyond comparison to anything in this plane of existence. You’re something beyond comprehension. Unreal.”
just plz if you never listen to me listen now.
YOU. NEED. TO. READ. THIS. BOOK.
it truly had everything.
ROMANCE
CHEMISTRY
BANTER
& HOT MOMENTS
Spice: 2/5🌶
Tropes:fake dating; single mom; small town
Favorite Quote:“You’re my compass, Wildflower. I’ll follow you forever, because that’s where I find home.”
I simp so fcking hard for MMC's created by Sarah Bailey.
like lawddddy I never thought it would get better than Leo and Evertt was all like HOLD MY WRENCH. The way he just down SO BAD for Delilah from the jump. The way he loves her without conditions and so whole hardly. The way he makes her feel like she has a safe place to land when she has NEVER had that before. ugh. i simply don't think I will ever recover.
& my sweet Wildflower. She truly was dealt such a crappy hand but she truly made the best out of it and always ALWAYS put her daughter first. she was so dang strong & protected those she loved so fiercely
also, this book is now officially my most highlighted book with a grand total of 82 highlights.
ya. basically the whole fkin book at this point. so please allow me to share some of my favorites..
Most me: you look beautiful
Everett: “I speak three F****** languages—three—and when I tell you that there is not one word in any of them to describe the way you look right now. You’re beyond beauty. You’re beyond comparison to anything in this plane of existence. You’re something beyond comprehension. Unreal.”
just plz if you never listen to me listen now.
YOU. NEED. TO. READ. THIS. BOOK.
it truly had everything.
ROMANCE
CHEMISTRY
BANTER
& HOT MOMENTS
October 4, 2024
I really wish I had words for the amount I love this book. My brain chemistry has actually changed because of how much I loved it.
Everett and Dahlia were everything I could've hoped for and more. I didn't think I could love anyone more than Leo and Darby but Sarah really outdid herself on this one. The amount of this book that felt like pure poetry. It genuinely made my soul so incredibly happy. I think I messaged Sarah a million times about literally screaming over what she wrote. I'm not even sure how I'll recover from this.
"Show me what you're afraid of and watch me fucking worship it."
Like that is literal art are we kidding.
As someone who was raised by a single mom, Sarah made Dahlia SOO realistic and real. She was never sure if she was doing right by her daughter but that didn't stop her from waking up every day and giving it her all. Lou never went a day without feeling love because of her mom. And in walks Everett, and they both will never go another day without love again. I lost myself in this story because I felt like I was truly in Pacific Shores with them.
AND LET'S JUST TAKE A MOMENT FOR ALL THE SPICY SCENES. A MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEASE.
THE CRAWL SCENE?!?! I was shook. I think I was blushing for well over 3/4 of this book between the flirting and the spice. It couldn't have been written any better.
"She's the light, and you're all the colors, Wildflower."
I fear I will be crying until Elena and August's book comes out. I will also be rereading this book until then.
an infinite amount of stars
3.5 spice
and a lot of tears
*eARC for review
Everett and Dahlia were everything I could've hoped for and more. I didn't think I could love anyone more than Leo and Darby but Sarah really outdid herself on this one. The amount of this book that felt like pure poetry. It genuinely made my soul so incredibly happy. I think I messaged Sarah a million times about literally screaming over what she wrote. I'm not even sure how I'll recover from this.
"Show me what you're afraid of and watch me fucking worship it."
Like that is literal art are we kidding.
As someone who was raised by a single mom, Sarah made Dahlia SOO realistic and real. She was never sure if she was doing right by her daughter but that didn't stop her from waking up every day and giving it her all. Lou never went a day without feeling love because of her mom. And in walks Everett, and they both will never go another day without love again. I lost myself in this story because I felt like I was truly in Pacific Shores with them.
AND LET'S JUST TAKE A MOMENT FOR ALL THE SPICY SCENES. A MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEASE.
THE CRAWL SCENE?!?! I was shook. I think I was blushing for well over 3/4 of this book between the flirting and the spice. It couldn't have been written any better.
"She's the light, and you're all the colors, Wildflower."
I fear I will be crying until Elena and August's book comes out. I will also be rereading this book until then.
an infinite amount of stars
3.5 spice
and a lot of tears
*eARC for review
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