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Robin Wilde #3
Wilde Women
You never know what surprises life has in store . . .
Robin Wilde is crazy busy with her exciting job and her lovely new man. She's parenting with flair, and she's feeling better after the heartbreak of last year. But with so little time to herself, and best friend Lacey's increasing struggle with post-natal depression, the cracks are beginning to show. Cue a team trip to New York. It might just be the tonic Robin, Lacey, Auntie Kath, Edward and even Piper need.
But when a huge family secret is exposed, Robin's life looks even closer to falling apart.
Robin Wilde is crazy busy with her exciting job and her lovely new man. She's parenting with flair, and she's feeling better after the heartbreak of last year. But with so little time to herself, and best friend Lacey's increasing struggle with post-natal depression, the cracks are beginning to show. Cue a team trip to New York. It might just be the tonic Robin, Lacey, Auntie Kath, Edward and even Piper need.
But when a huge family secret is exposed, Robin's life looks even closer to falling apart.
400 pages, Hardcover
First published July 25, 2019
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About the author
Louise Pentland
14 books635 followersLouise Pentland is a British author, vlogger, blogger and internet personality.
Pentland is best known for her online work, under the title Sprinkleofglitter. She was working in a number of office roles when she began writing a craft and interior DIY blog named "Sprinkle of Glitter". In January 2010, Pentland began her YouTube channel, also named "Sprinkle of Glitter". At first the channel covered beauty, fashion and lifestyle; it has since expanded to include motivational and advice videos. In August 2012, Pentland began a second channel named "Sprinkle of Chatter", where she uploads lifestyle vlogs.
Pentland grew up in Northampton. In 2003, she moved to Liverpool to study Psychology and Biology; she attended Liverpool John Moores University and graduated with honours in 2006.
Pentland has identified as a feminist and interviewed Labour Party leader Ed Miliband during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
On 2 November 2014 she performed a pilot of her LouiseLIVE stage show in Northampton, her home town, and went on to take it on tour around the UK.
On 2 July 2015 she released her debut book Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter through Simon & Schuster publishing. The following month she published Sprinkle of Glitter 2016 Diary: Have the Best Year of Your Life! through Faber and Faber.
She released her debut novel, Wilde Like Me in 2017.
Pentland is best known for her online work, under the title Sprinkleofglitter. She was working in a number of office roles when she began writing a craft and interior DIY blog named "Sprinkle of Glitter". In January 2010, Pentland began her YouTube channel, also named "Sprinkle of Glitter". At first the channel covered beauty, fashion and lifestyle; it has since expanded to include motivational and advice videos. In August 2012, Pentland began a second channel named "Sprinkle of Chatter", where she uploads lifestyle vlogs.
Pentland grew up in Northampton. In 2003, she moved to Liverpool to study Psychology and Biology; she attended Liverpool John Moores University and graduated with honours in 2006.
Pentland has identified as a feminist and interviewed Labour Party leader Ed Miliband during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
On 2 November 2014 she performed a pilot of her LouiseLIVE stage show in Northampton, her home town, and went on to take it on tour around the UK.
On 2 July 2015 she released her debut book Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter through Simon & Schuster publishing. The following month she published Sprinkle of Glitter 2016 Diary: Have the Best Year of Your Life! through Faber and Faber.
She released her debut novel, Wilde Like Me in 2017.
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August 11, 2019
Meet Robin Wilde: mum, newly-appointed official girlfriend, make-up artist extraordinaire and general plate-spinning, life-juggling, balance-seeking badass. Or so I like to think. Everything seems to be slotting into place, not just for me but for my close-knit little world of friends and family too. Yet despite all that, I still feel like I'm blagging it. Although our lives sound great on paper, cracks are beginning to show. My best friend Lacey is struggling to bond with her baby, my lovely Auntie Kath suddenly seems distant and my daughter Lyla is finding it hard to adapt to having a man in our lives. I love that for once everybody is depending on me, but I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed - it's like I have too many tabs open in my brain. Now I've been asked to go to the States for work, and it seems like the getaway we all need. Look out New York, me and my girls are on our way! But will the city that never sleeps make or break us?
I wish I could give this a higher rating, I do love Robin and co and thoroughly enjoyed my time with them all. However, this does not feel original. I can see elements of Pentland's life in this too much and it lost any sense of originality. I do accept this is a downfall of being a vlogger or someone prominent on social media, we know more about their lives therefore it is easier to see the similarities and other, more private authors might get away with it. I did keep this in mind when giving my rating but I really think more originality and a more unique vibe was required.
The plot for 'Wilde Women' is very enjoyable, light and bubbly and we get to follow a fantastic bunch of friends. As usual, Pentland does deal with some very tricky, sensitive subjects and does so with aplomb that I cannot fault her for. Unfortunately, this is a weakly crafted book and just too simple to be an adult novel and I really am sorry for having said that.
'Wilde Women' is a funny, emotional read featuring a group of people who you can tell are firm friends. I will miss Robin, her friends and their exploits but please bring some originality next time.
I wish I could give this a higher rating, I do love Robin and co and thoroughly enjoyed my time with them all. However, this does not feel original. I can see elements of Pentland's life in this too much and it lost any sense of originality. I do accept this is a downfall of being a vlogger or someone prominent on social media, we know more about their lives therefore it is easier to see the similarities and other, more private authors might get away with it. I did keep this in mind when giving my rating but I really think more originality and a more unique vibe was required.
The plot for 'Wilde Women' is very enjoyable, light and bubbly and we get to follow a fantastic bunch of friends. As usual, Pentland does deal with some very tricky, sensitive subjects and does so with aplomb that I cannot fault her for. Unfortunately, this is a weakly crafted book and just too simple to be an adult novel and I really am sorry for having said that.
'Wilde Women' is a funny, emotional read featuring a group of people who you can tell are firm friends. I will miss Robin, her friends and their exploits but please bring some originality next time.
October 19, 2019
I think this book would be better as YA as the writing style is very simple. None of the 'issues tackled' are explored in any depth and the characters, whilst likeable, are all one dimensional
April 15, 2020
english review only
spoilerfree
Summary: You never know what surprises life has in store . . .
Robin Wilde is crazy busy with her exciting job and her lovely new man. She's parenting with flair, and she's feeling better after the heartbreak of last year. But with so little time to herself, and best friend Lacey's increasing struggle with post-natal depression, the cracks are beginning to show. Cue a team trip to New York. It might just be the tonic Robin, Lacey, Auntie Kath, Edward and even Piper need.
But when a huge family secret is exposed, Robin's life looks even closer to falling apart.
My review: ALL THE DAMN FEELS!!!
This is going to be as spoilerfree as possible. This isn't just the third book in this series, this is also the last one. SO.
But man, when I say I had all the damn feels. I seriously mean all of them. Happiness, Anger, Giddiness, Frustration, terrible pain in every part of my heart, tears of joy, and utter shock. WHAT A DAMN RIDE!!!
This is seriously one of my favorite series, cause it feels real. The characters, WE GOT SO MANY INCREDIBLE WOMEN, no one is the same, they are all different, different stages of their life, different mind sets, BUT DAMN THIS PACK OF LADIES THAT HAS EACH OTHERS BACK LIKE NO OTHER. I LOVE THEM. I TRULY LOVE THEM.
The writting got better and better with every book. Right from book one, from the first sentence to the last book and it's last sentence, I had Louise's voice in my head telling me this story, you just can tell she put so much heart and soul into this.
AAAAAH. I need more Robin Wilde in my life, especially WITH THAT ENDING!!!!
I truly hope that Louise will write more fiction in the future. It doesn't even have to be about these characters, it can be something totally new. But I just love the way she tells her stories, and I NEED MORE!!!!
spoilerfree
Summary: You never know what surprises life has in store . . .
Robin Wilde is crazy busy with her exciting job and her lovely new man. She's parenting with flair, and she's feeling better after the heartbreak of last year. But with so little time to herself, and best friend Lacey's increasing struggle with post-natal depression, the cracks are beginning to show. Cue a team trip to New York. It might just be the tonic Robin, Lacey, Auntie Kath, Edward and even Piper need.
But when a huge family secret is exposed, Robin's life looks even closer to falling apart.
My review: ALL THE DAMN FEELS!!!
This is going to be as spoilerfree as possible. This isn't just the third book in this series, this is also the last one. SO.
But man, when I say I had all the damn feels. I seriously mean all of them. Happiness, Anger, Giddiness, Frustration, terrible pain in every part of my heart, tears of joy, and utter shock. WHAT A DAMN RIDE!!!
This is seriously one of my favorite series, cause it feels real. The characters, WE GOT SO MANY INCREDIBLE WOMEN, no one is the same, they are all different, different stages of their life, different mind sets, BUT DAMN THIS PACK OF LADIES THAT HAS EACH OTHERS BACK LIKE NO OTHER. I LOVE THEM. I TRULY LOVE THEM.
The writting got better and better with every book. Right from book one, from the first sentence to the last book and it's last sentence, I had Louise's voice in my head telling me this story, you just can tell she put so much heart and soul into this.
AAAAAH. I need more Robin Wilde in my life, especially WITH THAT ENDING!!!!
I truly hope that Louise will write more fiction in the future. It doesn't even have to be about these characters, it can be something totally new. But I just love the way she tells her stories, and I NEED MORE!!!!
September 8, 2021
A light and easy finish to the Robin Wilde series. I love the relationships between all the women. The questions Lyla asks make the book to me, she was bound to pick up on so much of it really. Again Edward was a highlight as much as the Wilde Women made the book, Edward brought in more. He and Robin are so meant to be. Slightly predictable but still a good read.
July 13, 2020
I really wanted to like this one more than I did. Overall, I enjoyed it, but not as much as I did the other two. There were a couple of small criticisms I had and one scene that I had a bigger issue with. I haven't seen many other people talking about this so maybe it's just me being picky (I have been spoilt with good books recently!)
Here's what I didn't like:
- I found some of the dialogue a bit awkward - does anyone really speak like that?
- Kath's age - she's only 54?! For some reason, they make out like this is really old. My mum's a similar age and Kath is written as if she is much older. I just couldn't wrap my head around that.
- Some of it felt semi-autobiographical? Having watched Louise's videos for a long time now, the way Robin thinks is very reminiscent of Louise herself and there were definite loose parallels between Robin's life and Louise's. Not necessarily something I didn't like, just an observation.
- My biggest problem was a scene towards the end of the book when Kath's secret is revealed. Instead of having Kath do this herself, we have Lacey recounting seemingly word for word what she had been told a few days earlier - in first person as if Kath were telling it herself. I felt like it was a bizarre storytelling choice and made for rather difficult reading.
Having said this, I did enjoy the book overall. Robin is the same lovable, brilliantly written chracter that I've enjoyed reading about from the previous books. I liked that we got the return of so many other characters that we knew and loved from before. Robin has this amazing feminist moment in New York which I enjoyed thoroughly. A couple of really serious themes in the book are tackled respectfully and tenderly, but it's still an easy summer read. I felt it was a fitting end to the series (although I really would have liked an epilogue!). I really am going to miss Robin and co.
Here's what I didn't like:
- I found some of the dialogue a bit awkward - does anyone really speak like that?
- Kath's age - she's only 54?! For some reason, they make out like this is really old. My mum's a similar age and Kath is written as if she is much older. I just couldn't wrap my head around that.
- Some of it felt semi-autobiographical? Having watched Louise's videos for a long time now, the way Robin thinks is very reminiscent of Louise herself and there were definite loose parallels between Robin's life and Louise's. Not necessarily something I didn't like, just an observation.
- My biggest problem was a scene towards the end of the book when Kath's secret is revealed. Instead of having Kath do this herself, we have Lacey recounting seemingly word for word what she had been told a few days earlier - in first person as if Kath were telling it herself. I felt like it was a bizarre storytelling choice and made for rather difficult reading.
Having said this, I did enjoy the book overall. Robin is the same lovable, brilliantly written chracter that I've enjoyed reading about from the previous books. I liked that we got the return of so many other characters that we knew and loved from before. Robin has this amazing feminist moment in New York which I enjoyed thoroughly. A couple of really serious themes in the book are tackled respectfully and tenderly, but it's still an easy summer read. I felt it was a fitting end to the series (although I really would have liked an epilogue!). I really am going to miss Robin and co.
February 26, 2021
It had been a while since I read the first two in the series but as soon as I began Wilde Women I was right back into the story. I remembered, as I started to read, what I love most about Louise's writing style is that she gets to the point and doesn't fill the pages with unnecessary waffle! The chapters are engaging but snappy and I never feel like it's a chore to get through the books. It really suits my reading style as I can often find myself skim reading, trying to get to the point. I thought this book was a lovely way to end the series and it rounded off really nicely.
April 7, 2025
great series!!!
May 7, 2020
This is the third and final time we visit Robin Wilde and the gang, and like that saying goes.. Don’t cry that it’s over, smile because it happened! This story is the perfect easy feel good read that has everything! Friendships, family, love, a big trip to the big Apple, (yes please!) and not forgetting a huge family secret, that had me guessing like crazy.. and I still never guessed it! As well as being humorous this story touches on real matters such as post natal depression, reconfirming that it’s ok not to be ok and to speak up and seek help. I do love the ending, it was a perfect way to close the Robin Wilde stories and I’m hoping that this won’t be the last we see of Robin!
July 20, 2019
Although the official release date for this is not until the 25th. I luckily got it yesterday on pre order early delivery. I started reading it at 1300 and finished it at 12:30 today! It is a wonderful, heartwarming and heart wrenching story that envelops you from the first word to the last. I did not want to put it down, even catching a few pages in adverts of Love Island last night. Robin Wilde is everyone's best friend and everything I want to be! Louise has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are part of the story. The characters are your own family and their happiness and pain are your own. I have full on belly laughed and cried buckets. This is a fantastic ending to the current story of Robin Wilde and I look forward to seeing if Louise ever let's us back into her life but the future.
July 29, 2019
Again like with the first two books of the series, the topics the book deals with are important even though the book itself is a very light and easy read. I found I enjoyed this one because there was quite a bit happening meaning also that there wasn’t as much room for unnecessary descriptions (e.g. telling someone looked amazing and then listing all the colours, labels and patterns of their clothes - doesn’t bring anything to the story and feels extremely redundant). However, the twist towards the end was just a bit predictable and cliché in my opinion.
August 3, 2019
Once again Louise Pentland has well and truly outdone herself with another amazing, lovely and heart warming story.
I cannot begin to express how much I have cried, laughed with and for characters, as well as getting angry at them from time to time.
We are shown that women can be strong and independent but from time to time we may need a little help, and it’s perfectly okay to reach out and ask for that help.
Omg though that ending, knowing there isn’t another instalment, made me want to scream but I’m a good way. I’ve grown so close to the characters I wanted to know what happens - although I kind of feel like I did a little bit with the exclusive content from the Waterstones edition (an extract from Lyla’s diary).
I cannot begin to express how much I have cried, laughed with and for characters, as well as getting angry at them from time to time.
We are shown that women can be strong and independent but from time to time we may need a little help, and it’s perfectly okay to reach out and ask for that help.
Omg though that ending, knowing there isn’t another instalment, made me want to scream but I’m a good way. I’ve grown so close to the characters I wanted to know what happens - although I kind of feel like I did a little bit with the exclusive content from the Waterstones edition (an extract from Lyla’s diary).
October 14, 2019
An easy and quick book to fly through that does tackle some “taboo” subjects. I like that Louise Pentland does not shy away from “difficult” topics but instead incorporates them into her books nicely in a way that will spark conversations about them as the book is discussed.
Not her best piece of work, but I devoured pretty much the whole book in one sitting which does say a lot about the entertainment value!
Not her best piece of work, but I devoured pretty much the whole book in one sitting which does say a lot about the entertainment value!
August 7, 2019
Loved it. Going to miss Robin and others. Well done Louise on another best book.
February 17, 2020
This is the last book in the Robin Wilde series and it was just as good as the first two books. Would totally recommend it if you are looking for a fun and realistic contemporary series that is mostly light-hearted, but also manages to deal with some more important topics 📚☺️
June 21, 2021
4.5 stars
Great third and I believe final in the series. Love the leading lady so much and I feel like this one is portraying so many mother hood issues including postnatal depression so well..
Great third and I believe final in the series. Love the leading lady so much and I feel like this one is portraying so many mother hood issues including postnatal depression so well..
August 17, 2024
It didn't blow my mind and the writing was very simplistic but it was a fun little read.
July 30, 2019
This is going to be a hard one to review because I really don't want to give away any spoilers and as the blurb suggests, there is a big family secret unearthed in this book that is juicy and yet I cannot talk about it!
I loved being back with Robin Wilde again, as you know I am a big fan of hers and so it was great to be able to spend another novel with her in her little world and see how she is getting on with her life. I read this one on audiobook, just like the previous two books and the narrator did a great job of bringing Robin, Lilah and Auntie Kath to life once again.
This novel takes place partly in the UK and partly in NYC just like the last book and there were moments that were so easy to relate to being a Brit living in the states, like the who Milky Way and Mars Bar situation (if you know you know) and so the plot [points were spot on for me. There is romance and relationship drama. Being a new mum is explored as are some of Robin's previous dramas from the other novels. Lilah, as always, provides some comic relief and yet you know that the things she often comes out with really aren't comic for Robin herself!
As always, Louise does a great job of covering some more serious issues sensitively and well over the course of the novel. None of the novels in this series have been specifically issues based novels and yet they have covered issues that women today, no matter their age or relationship status face all of the time. Louise exposes those issues and puts her characters in the position of dealing with them as part of every day life. Because they become part of the novel and part of the journey of that character they become matter of fact and I really life the fact that we can talk about those issues in the context of these novels and so we can start a conversation that might otherwise be taboo or be brushed over.
Of course there is some wonderful romance in this book peppered with hideously embarrassing moments for almost all of the characters, think Bridget Jones and her big pants. This book is structured and edited so that we have the balance of the comedy, the serious stuff, the family moments and the romance and I think it makes for a great end to the series.
I loved being back with Robin Wilde again, as you know I am a big fan of hers and so it was great to be able to spend another novel with her in her little world and see how she is getting on with her life. I read this one on audiobook, just like the previous two books and the narrator did a great job of bringing Robin, Lilah and Auntie Kath to life once again.
This novel takes place partly in the UK and partly in NYC just like the last book and there were moments that were so easy to relate to being a Brit living in the states, like the who Milky Way and Mars Bar situation (if you know you know) and so the plot [points were spot on for me. There is romance and relationship drama. Being a new mum is explored as are some of Robin's previous dramas from the other novels. Lilah, as always, provides some comic relief and yet you know that the things she often comes out with really aren't comic for Robin herself!
As always, Louise does a great job of covering some more serious issues sensitively and well over the course of the novel. None of the novels in this series have been specifically issues based novels and yet they have covered issues that women today, no matter their age or relationship status face all of the time. Louise exposes those issues and puts her characters in the position of dealing with them as part of every day life. Because they become part of the novel and part of the journey of that character they become matter of fact and I really life the fact that we can talk about those issues in the context of these novels and so we can start a conversation that might otherwise be taboo or be brushed over.
Of course there is some wonderful romance in this book peppered with hideously embarrassing moments for almost all of the characters, think Bridget Jones and her big pants. This book is structured and edited so that we have the balance of the comedy, the serious stuff, the family moments and the romance and I think it makes for a great end to the series.
August 27, 2019
I was so excited about this book- the third book in the Wilde Women series. I have been following the sparkly Louise Pentland for quite a while now and whenever I pick up one of her books from the series I know there will be plenty of real-life moments -emosh, heartwarming, nostalgic, rewarding, frustrated, lovable and so on. Yes, this book delivers all that and much more.
I adored Robin and couldn't be more proud of this fictional character growth. Robin embodies every mum in the world. She is warm, full of humour, love, strength and resourcefulness.
But I must say absolutely loved Edward character in this book. He is one hearty gentleman. The way he took Robin and her life in his stride and seamlessly slotted into their little family.
Then there was Lacey and her struggle to be the mum she so wanted to be and also Kat and her little - BIG secret.
And the trip to New York! The noisiness, the business deal, the moments that can't be taken back but will shape the rest of Robin Wilde's life.
I really enjoyed Wilde Women. It is down-right honest and wonderfully written book.
I adored Robin and couldn't be more proud of this fictional character growth. Robin embodies every mum in the world. She is warm, full of humour, love, strength and resourcefulness.
But I must say absolutely loved Edward character in this book. He is one hearty gentleman. The way he took Robin and her life in his stride and seamlessly slotted into their little family.
Then there was Lacey and her struggle to be the mum she so wanted to be and also Kat and her little - BIG secret.
And the trip to New York! The noisiness, the business deal, the moments that can't be taken back but will shape the rest of Robin Wilde's life.
I really enjoyed Wilde Women. It is down-right honest and wonderfully written book.
September 15, 2019
I loved reading a little more about the life of Robin Wilde & her new established family, but all I can say is that I was left wanting more. It was great to see how she has matured over the past three books and how she had become this strong, inspiring women, but I felt some areas really needed some development: we needed so much more info!
Part one of the book took a while to get going as some areas felt too long winded and in my opinion could have been made so much shorter. There wasn’t much enticing me to carry on unfortunately. Part two however, was a totally different story! It started to get so exciting and I couldn’t put the book down. I just wish that some parts of this section were elaborated more. I wanted more about the adventures in New York, her relationship with Edward and Kath’s new found daughter. I feel that there is so much left unexplained.
A real fabulous story with great characters, I just think some sections were rushed, and others could have been cut down significantly. I can only hope that Louise changes her mind and decides to develop this story more. Please please Louise, your on to a winner here!
Part one of the book took a while to get going as some areas felt too long winded and in my opinion could have been made so much shorter. There wasn’t much enticing me to carry on unfortunately. Part two however, was a totally different story! It started to get so exciting and I couldn’t put the book down. I just wish that some parts of this section were elaborated more. I wanted more about the adventures in New York, her relationship with Edward and Kath’s new found daughter. I feel that there is so much left unexplained.
A real fabulous story with great characters, I just think some sections were rushed, and others could have been cut down significantly. I can only hope that Louise changes her mind and decides to develop this story more. Please please Louise, your on to a winner here!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2025
The best out of the three
September 6, 2019
I think the last part of my book is missing, because there is no way you can leave the end of a book like that, where’s the answer to the question ?
July 9, 2021
Robin Wilde is back! Four years ago, Louise Pentland, a lifestyle and beauty blogger, fashion designer and number one bestselling non-fiction author, released Wilde Like Me, her debut contemporary fiction novel. Pentland returned in 2018 with Wilde About The Girl and the following year saw the release of the final book in the trilogy, Wilde Women. With a man in her life, the focus has shifted from single motherhood to balancing work and parenting, friendship, secrets and miscarriage.
On the outside, Robin’s personal life appears to be going smoothly. Robin and Edward are still a couple, her daughter Lyla is growing up beautifully, Auntie Kath is happily ensconced in her own relationship and best friend Lacey is a first time mum. Dig a little deeper and the cracks start to appear.
Lyla is having difficulty adjusting to Edward being a part of their family unit. Edward is taking Lacey’s actions and comments with a grain of salt, but I found myself wandering just how long he could laugh it all off for. Kath is spending less time with her beloved niece and Robin is feeling the distance. Lacey is feeling inadequate as a mum but is concealing it behind her immaculate home.
In her professional life, Robin is going from strength to strength. She works for a company as a make-up artist. Robin holds her boss in high esteem, and she is fortunate to be friends with her colleagues. As a make-up artist, Robin has enjoyed working with the rich and famous, but she also gives back by helping to promote the business. When the chances arises to work in New York, Robin gives a resounding yes.
Less than a month later, Robin is living the dream with her family and friends. She has managed to take Lacey, Lyla and Aunt Kath overseas with her while Edward was already there for work. However, nobody can leave their problems behind, and the cracks are now chasms.
Will the Wilde women survive New York
On the outside, Robin’s personal life appears to be going smoothly. Robin and Edward are still a couple, her daughter Lyla is growing up beautifully, Auntie Kath is happily ensconced in her own relationship and best friend Lacey is a first time mum. Dig a little deeper and the cracks start to appear.
Lyla is having difficulty adjusting to Edward being a part of their family unit. Edward is taking Lacey’s actions and comments with a grain of salt, but I found myself wandering just how long he could laugh it all off for. Kath is spending less time with her beloved niece and Robin is feeling the distance. Lacey is feeling inadequate as a mum but is concealing it behind her immaculate home.
In her professional life, Robin is going from strength to strength. She works for a company as a make-up artist. Robin holds her boss in high esteem, and she is fortunate to be friends with her colleagues. As a make-up artist, Robin has enjoyed working with the rich and famous, but she also gives back by helping to promote the business. When the chances arises to work in New York, Robin gives a resounding yes.
Less than a month later, Robin is living the dream with her family and friends. She has managed to take Lacey, Lyla and Aunt Kath overseas with her while Edward was already there for work. However, nobody can leave their problems behind, and the cracks are now chasms.
Will the Wilde women survive New York
May 16, 2024
Book 63 of 2024 finished 16/5/24 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Book 3 of the Robin Wilde series
Robin is in for yet more surprises in the final instalment of the series. Robin has the chance to take her family to New York for a work trip and decides to take Lacey and her newborn with her. Lacey has been suffering with Post Natal Depression and really needs her support system right now.
Auntie Kath hasn’t been her usual self and Robin is deeply concerned that something may be wrong. Alongside worrying about Auntie Kath, Robin has to try and help Lyla adapt to having a man around full time. Robin is desperately trying to juggle everything but it may all come crashing down.
My thoughts: a funny, emotional read about found family, friendship and parenting.
Yet again tricky topics have been discussed, including PND, adoption, mum guilt, and resentment towards the working parent. But the author handles these compassionately and the lighthearted feel of the book makes these moments easier to digest.
I love the characters in this series but this book felt the weakest for me. I felt the ending was rushed and the book was a bit predictable. I hate saying that because I have enjoyed the series so much but in the interest of honesty I have to say that this is the weakest of the trilogy.
Book 3 of the Robin Wilde series
Robin is in for yet more surprises in the final instalment of the series. Robin has the chance to take her family to New York for a work trip and decides to take Lacey and her newborn with her. Lacey has been suffering with Post Natal Depression and really needs her support system right now.
Auntie Kath hasn’t been her usual self and Robin is deeply concerned that something may be wrong. Alongside worrying about Auntie Kath, Robin has to try and help Lyla adapt to having a man around full time. Robin is desperately trying to juggle everything but it may all come crashing down.
My thoughts: a funny, emotional read about found family, friendship and parenting.
Yet again tricky topics have been discussed, including PND, adoption, mum guilt, and resentment towards the working parent. But the author handles these compassionately and the lighthearted feel of the book makes these moments easier to digest.
I love the characters in this series but this book felt the weakest for me. I felt the ending was rushed and the book was a bit predictable. I hate saying that because I have enjoyed the series so much but in the interest of honesty I have to say that this is the weakest of the trilogy.
August 23, 2020
Wilde Women (Book 3 of 3)
* Synopsis: the final instalment of the triology follows Robin and her struggles in her personal life and her professional life. In order to save the future of her company she flies out to NY with her daughter, auntie Kath, best friend Lacey and new daughter and her boyfriend Edward. Life overwhelms her and she saves the company she struggles to find room for Edward in her life. They spilt and she returns back to the U.K. whilst helping Kath find her long lost daughter and Lacey with her post natal depression. In the end Robin realises it’s okay not to be perfect and she flies to NY to get Edward back and proposes to him.
* Pros: lovely story, so well written, love all the characters, Kath’s long lost daughter was an unexpected twist, loved how Robin showed that she didn’t need a man to be happy but still perused her happiness in the end
* Cons; I hate the reintroduction of all the characters (we know who they are pls just carry on with the story), felt like all the big plot twists happened in the last 60 pages, would have preferred them to be more spread out
* Would I recommend: yes
* Synopsis: the final instalment of the triology follows Robin and her struggles in her personal life and her professional life. In order to save the future of her company she flies out to NY with her daughter, auntie Kath, best friend Lacey and new daughter and her boyfriend Edward. Life overwhelms her and she saves the company she struggles to find room for Edward in her life. They spilt and she returns back to the U.K. whilst helping Kath find her long lost daughter and Lacey with her post natal depression. In the end Robin realises it’s okay not to be perfect and she flies to NY to get Edward back and proposes to him.
* Pros: lovely story, so well written, love all the characters, Kath’s long lost daughter was an unexpected twist, loved how Robin showed that she didn’t need a man to be happy but still perused her happiness in the end
* Cons; I hate the reintroduction of all the characters (we know who they are pls just carry on with the story), felt like all the big plot twists happened in the last 60 pages, would have preferred them to be more spread out
* Would I recommend: yes
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August 1, 2019
I really enjoyed this third instalment in the Wilde series, it's plot and also it's development of characters that we know and love made for an heartwarming and times heartbreaking read.
I find Louise's writing style to be so easy to get into, her characters she has brought to life within these books feel like people you really know , so when you are reading one of these books you feel yourself as you are just catching up with a friend, checking in with Robin to see how things have been since last time. That cosiness is what i really love, and what makes the perfect summer poolside read but also equally a brilliant series to read in the winter too, a cosy companion collection.
If you enjoyed the first two books then i think you will also love this one, the continuation of the story line , mixed with some thrown in curve ball twists the characters life , all adds up to a brilliant new addition to the Wilde series.
I find Louise's writing style to be so easy to get into, her characters she has brought to life within these books feel like people you really know , so when you are reading one of these books you feel yourself as you are just catching up with a friend, checking in with Robin to see how things have been since last time. That cosiness is what i really love, and what makes the perfect summer poolside read but also equally a brilliant series to read in the winter too, a cosy companion collection.
If you enjoyed the first two books then i think you will also love this one, the continuation of the story line , mixed with some thrown in curve ball twists the characters life , all adds up to a brilliant new addition to the Wilde series.
August 19, 2019
This was the third installment of the Wilde series by Louise Pentland, following the life of Robin Wilde. A year later and it was like I had never put book two down and jumped straight back in.
Even though I am not a mother, I find Robin’s character so relatable, which is one of the many reasons why I love these books. That and the wonderful characters; Lyla, Auntie Kath, Lacey, Natalie, Gloria to name just a few.
Louise’s writing allows you to feel like you are part of the story and part of the family. This book, like the two before, makes you laugh and makes you cry as well as feeling every other possible emotion in between.
I really didn’t want this story to end, especially as this is the last of the Wilde series. The strong female characters in here I find inspiring and motivating. I find myself going, yes I can do this! Can I join Women Who Win?!
I’m glad I discovered Robin Wilde and have spent so long in her world. This book can only be described as wonderful, heartwarming and heart wrenching.
Even though I am not a mother, I find Robin’s character so relatable, which is one of the many reasons why I love these books. That and the wonderful characters; Lyla, Auntie Kath, Lacey, Natalie, Gloria to name just a few.
Louise’s writing allows you to feel like you are part of the story and part of the family. This book, like the two before, makes you laugh and makes you cry as well as feeling every other possible emotion in between.
I really didn’t want this story to end, especially as this is the last of the Wilde series. The strong female characters in here I find inspiring and motivating. I find myself going, yes I can do this! Can I join Women Who Win?!
I’m glad I discovered Robin Wilde and have spent so long in her world. This book can only be described as wonderful, heartwarming and heart wrenching.
June 12, 2020
I read this book straight after the 2nd book. I’m not sure if I had completely ‘Wilde Woman’d’ myself out from back-to-back series reading, but I just couldn’t get into it. I do enjoy Louise’s writing style, however the story didn’t really pick up for me and the ending just.... happened? The last 100 pages just got really boring for me and I couldn’t wait to finish it.
I liked how Kath got a main spot throughout the book and I enjoyed her storyline, but the rest seemed very repetitive and almost as if pages needed to be filled. Lacey’s storyline (though incredibly important) was very repetitive. Given the ending, I don’t feel as if I know Edward very well as a character. Lyla is so annoying to me, and although she is a child, I found myself rolling my eyes whenever she spoke. The book was okay and of another book of the series came out, I would read it, but if this is the ending of the series, it is disappointing.
I liked how Kath got a main spot throughout the book and I enjoyed her storyline, but the rest seemed very repetitive and almost as if pages needed to be filled. Lacey’s storyline (though incredibly important) was very repetitive. Given the ending, I don’t feel as if I know Edward very well as a character. Lyla is so annoying to me, and although she is a child, I found myself rolling my eyes whenever she spoke. The book was okay and of another book of the series came out, I would read it, but if this is the ending of the series, it is disappointing.
January 13, 2022
I made a bit of a mistake with this book as I thought that this was the first book in the series and not the third! 🙈 I decided to read it anyway thought seeing as I had it. I have to say that this definitely wasn’t my favourite book. I found a lot of parts to be quite boring and I struggled to relate to the main character. I found her to be quite whiny and selfish. I’m not sure if I would feel differently if I’d read the first two books as maybe I’d have appreciated her journey a bit more. I also found some of the conversations between characters to be quite cringy at times. Overall, I liked the girl power aspect of the book and there were a few funny moments. It also touched on some real issues such as miscarriage and post-natal depression, which I found to be some of the better parts of the story as it was emphasising that these are things that should be talked about. However this definitely wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read!
May 24, 2020
Another amazing read by this author, picking up where the last one left off.
Robin, Lyla, Aunty Kath & Lacey - again through everything that life throws at them.
Robin is struggling to juggle work, motherhood and her love life with Edward, a work trip to New York is what everyone needs and it will bring everyone closer together!!! Lacey is struggling with her new baby Willow and needs Robin more then ever, she has been desperate for a baby for so long and now her little girl is here, why can't she enjoy it?
Aunty Kath is still making her lavender lovies, checking in on Lacey, looking after Lyla, but she is hiding a secret, one she has carried around for so long.
A cliff hanger ending, that I did not see coming, will it lead to another book!
A definite 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - such easy and enjoyable reading
Robin, Lyla, Aunty Kath & Lacey - again through everything that life throws at them.
Robin is struggling to juggle work, motherhood and her love life with Edward, a work trip to New York is what everyone needs and it will bring everyone closer together!!! Lacey is struggling with her new baby Willow and needs Robin more then ever, she has been desperate for a baby for so long and now her little girl is here, why can't she enjoy it?
Aunty Kath is still making her lavender lovies, checking in on Lacey, looking after Lyla, but she is hiding a secret, one she has carried around for so long.
A cliff hanger ending, that I did not see coming, will it lead to another book!
A definite 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - such easy and enjoyable reading
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