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Wilde
Black sheep. Rebel. Bad boy. I've been called that and worse. Even deserved it a time or two. I'm not all bad—just misunderstood. Cut from a different cloth. My family doesn’t get what makes me tick and I’m tired of trying to make them see. So, I'm getting the hell out. Out of this small-town way of life, and out of this family. Bags packed. One way ticket purchased. There's only one problem. Her. Or if you want to be specific, the baby she's carrying. She swears it's mine. With any other woman I'd laugh her right out the door. The trouble is, I think this one is telling the truth.
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Published September 20, 2021
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Abby Brooks
55 books908 followersAbby Brooks writes heartfelt contemporary romance with small-town charm, found family, and happily-ever-afters that feel earned. Her stories feature relatable characters, emotional depth, and just the right balance of humor and heat—perfect for readers who love cozy communities, strong connections, and hope-filled love stories.
A lifelong storyteller raised in the Midwest, Abby draws inspiration from close-knit towns and the beauty of everyday moments. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their three cats and believes the best love stories are the ones that feel like coming home.
A lifelong storyteller raised in the Midwest, Abby draws inspiration from close-knit towns and the beauty of everyday moments. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their three cats and believes the best love stories are the ones that feel like coming home.
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September 14, 2021
Oh my bad-boy loving heart.....!
Leo and Amy’s story is just the perfect way to round off the Wilde Boys series.
Leo has always felt a disconnect from his family...he’s the artistic one, the day dreamer. The ranch life just isn’t for him but try telling that to your oldest overbearing brother.
Amy has hit a crossroads....surely there must be more to life than this? Please tell me I deserve more than this mundane predictable existence...?
So, completely out of character, she jacks everything in, including her straight-laced preppy boyfriend and goes out and gets a tattoo...oh and a one night stand...oh and a baby bump!!!
So begins the heartwarming journey of Leo and Amy. With lots of soul searching and growing up this pair make the perfect couple and I was absolutely sold on their story from the very beginning!
With a perfect extended epilogue too... loved it!
Leo and Amy’s story is just the perfect way to round off the Wilde Boys series.
Leo has always felt a disconnect from his family...he’s the artistic one, the day dreamer. The ranch life just isn’t for him but try telling that to your oldest overbearing brother.
Amy has hit a crossroads....surely there must be more to life than this? Please tell me I deserve more than this mundane predictable existence...?
So, completely out of character, she jacks everything in, including her straight-laced preppy boyfriend and goes out and gets a tattoo...oh and a one night stand...oh and a baby bump!!!
So begins the heartwarming journey of Leo and Amy. With lots of soul searching and growing up this pair make the perfect couple and I was absolutely sold on their story from the very beginning!
With a perfect extended epilogue too... loved it!
September 21, 2021
Wilde is the final book in the Wilde Boys series by Abby Brooks, and it’s finally Leo’s turn to find love! He is the misunderstood rebel often seen butting heads with his four older brothers, leaving his family after a confrontation, preferring to be alone. He doesn’t do a great job of communicating, and my heart literally ached for him. I knew there was more to this bad boy’s story, and the author did a beautiful job with his character development, self-reflection, healing, and growth.
I believe you are a product of your upbringing, and Leo bottled up so much inside, and when the pressure got too much, he exploded. I knew all along he had a big heart under his grumpy exterior and that he had to let his own pain and insecurities go to move forward. Of all of Abby’s books, I feel Wilde was the most emotional and really took me on a journey of this man’s life, failures, aspirations, and hope for the future.
Leo has his own dreams and they certainly aren’t going to come true on the family ranch. He’s lost and lonely and uses his artistic gift as a tattoo artist with plans to expand it into a successful franchise on the west coast. Amy, our heroine, is young and immediately smitten with the handsome, talented bad boy when she ventures into his shop to get her first tattoo, and they impulsively act on their sexual desire for one another. She brings him back to life.
I don’t want to give too much away, but this book is really about their journey individually, as a couple, and as parents-to-be. They need and want each other, but hardly know each other, and it’s often difficult for them to process and communicate their feelings. He’s moving away and she’s expecting a baby. What will they do?
She’s timid and shy at first, but also fierce and determined, and I love the scenes where she stands up for herself. She calls him out on his behavior and demands better, especially since her previous boyfriend looked good on paper, but wasn’t in real life. Loved her relationship with her dad and his support, and how protective she was of the precious baby growing inside her.
The author does a wonderful job describing how they work through their feelings and find their way back to each other. It took the love of a good woman and his own child to make him realize how very important family really is, and that happiness has been right in front of him and within his grasp all along. Spoiler: I couldn’t help but cry when his siblings embraced him with no hesitation, just unconditional love and forgiveness.
I believe you are a product of your upbringing, and Leo bottled up so much inside, and when the pressure got too much, he exploded. I knew all along he had a big heart under his grumpy exterior and that he had to let his own pain and insecurities go to move forward. Of all of Abby’s books, I feel Wilde was the most emotional and really took me on a journey of this man’s life, failures, aspirations, and hope for the future.
Leo has his own dreams and they certainly aren’t going to come true on the family ranch. He’s lost and lonely and uses his artistic gift as a tattoo artist with plans to expand it into a successful franchise on the west coast. Amy, our heroine, is young and immediately smitten with the handsome, talented bad boy when she ventures into his shop to get her first tattoo, and they impulsively act on their sexual desire for one another. She brings him back to life.
I don’t want to give too much away, but this book is really about their journey individually, as a couple, and as parents-to-be. They need and want each other, but hardly know each other, and it’s often difficult for them to process and communicate their feelings. He’s moving away and she’s expecting a baby. What will they do?
She’s timid and shy at first, but also fierce and determined, and I love the scenes where she stands up for herself. She calls him out on his behavior and demands better, especially since her previous boyfriend looked good on paper, but wasn’t in real life. Loved her relationship with her dad and his support, and how protective she was of the precious baby growing inside her.
The author does a wonderful job describing how they work through their feelings and find their way back to each other. It took the love of a good woman and his own child to make him realize how very important family really is, and that happiness has been right in front of him and within his grasp all along. Spoiler: I couldn’t help but cry when his siblings embraced him with no hesitation, just unconditional love and forgiveness.
September 16, 2021
4 star review of Wilde (Wilde Boys Book #5) by Abby Brooks & Will Wright
Abby Brooks is a new author to me and I enjoyed Leo and Amy’s story. Both of them are at a crossroad, dissatisfied with their lives. They are opposites and yet the attraction that ignites between them is hard to ignore. All it takes is one night to change the course of ones life forever. And this is what happens for Leo and Amy.
Although this can be read as a stand alone I do feel I would have enjoyed it more if I had read some or all of the previous books in the series prior to reading Wilde. However I was engaged in the story that the authors wove. It was heartwarming to watch the growth of both characters, particularly Amy, as they embarked on their journey.
Leo is a troubled soul, the artistic one of his family and often feels as though he is on the outside looking in with his family. There were times that my heart broke for him. After getting overly their initial dislike of one another they began a complicated relationship. Amy has her own issues and it was interesting to watch them slowly break down the barriers and be there for one another.
Their journey was emotional, rocky and there were a number of twists and turns and there were moments where I wasn’t sure that they would get their happily ever but once they arrived, it was all worth it.
Abby Brooks is a new author to me and I enjoyed Leo and Amy’s story. Both of them are at a crossroad, dissatisfied with their lives. They are opposites and yet the attraction that ignites between them is hard to ignore. All it takes is one night to change the course of ones life forever. And this is what happens for Leo and Amy.
Although this can be read as a stand alone I do feel I would have enjoyed it more if I had read some or all of the previous books in the series prior to reading Wilde. However I was engaged in the story that the authors wove. It was heartwarming to watch the growth of both characters, particularly Amy, as they embarked on their journey.
Leo is a troubled soul, the artistic one of his family and often feels as though he is on the outside looking in with his family. There were times that my heart broke for him. After getting overly their initial dislike of one another they began a complicated relationship. Amy has her own issues and it was interesting to watch them slowly break down the barriers and be there for one another.
Their journey was emotional, rocky and there were a number of twists and turns and there were moments where I wasn’t sure that they would get their happily ever but once they arrived, it was all worth it.
September 21, 2021
I was so excited for Leo’s story! I have loved these Wilde boys since the beginning and my love for them only grew! Wilde was the fifth and final book in Abby and Will’s Wilde Boys series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I would recommend reading them in order to get a true picture on each Wilde brother! I was super sad that this book marked the end, but they certainly saved the best for last! It was full of sass and humor as well as being heartbreaking but uplifting at the same time!
Leo never really fit in with his family, he wanted different things than his brothers. He was ready to get out of town and start living without the guilt. He made a plan, packed his bags, and was ready to go until she walked back into his life. She was only supposed to be one night, but that one night created something that would make him second guess his decisions.
Amy was in a rut, she was tired of being who everyone else wanted her to be. She decided to stand up for what she wanted and have a little fun. But that first night of fun gave her more than she bargained for. Would she end up being a single mom or would she fight for what she wanted?
These two were my favorite of the series! I loved both of them so much, they were a perfect fit together! Leo helped Amy lightened up, and Amy helped Leo become more grounded. A perfect ending for an awesome series!!
Leo never really fit in with his family, he wanted different things than his brothers. He was ready to get out of town and start living without the guilt. He made a plan, packed his bags, and was ready to go until she walked back into his life. She was only supposed to be one night, but that one night created something that would make him second guess his decisions.
Amy was in a rut, she was tired of being who everyone else wanted her to be. She decided to stand up for what she wanted and have a little fun. But that first night of fun gave her more than she bargained for. Would she end up being a single mom or would she fight for what she wanted?
These two were my favorite of the series! I loved both of them so much, they were a perfect fit together! Leo helped Amy lightened up, and Amy helped Leo become more grounded. A perfect ending for an awesome series!!
September 21, 2021
I've read Ms.Brooks' work before but being new to Mr.Wright's i was so excited to pick up what this duo wrote! Being new to this series as well had me looking forward to this one even more. I started it as soon as i could and got into this story quickly. I enjoyed it!
Leo and Amy's journey isn't quite the easy one. I really liked how the ball got rolling from the start and the way I related to both characters in different ways. I wasn't quite sure how everything would go in their story which i enjoyed. I felt many things throughout as well!
With Wilde, Ms.Brooks and Mr.Wright have created such a good read! I am looking forward to going back and picking up the previous books as well!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the authors*
Leo and Amy's journey isn't quite the easy one. I really liked how the ball got rolling from the start and the way I related to both characters in different ways. I wasn't quite sure how everything would go in their story which i enjoyed. I felt many things throughout as well!
With Wilde, Ms.Brooks and Mr.Wright have created such a good read! I am looking forward to going back and picking up the previous books as well!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the authors*
September 21, 2021
4.50 Stars
This is my first story by both if these authors and I am so going back and reading the previous books. I thoroughly enjoyed this one ☺
Leo never felt like he fitted in with his family. He wanted different things. He was ready to pack up and get out of dodge. But thing don't always go as planned
Amy was sort of in the same situation. She was at a crossroads and needed to make a change. Then she spends one night with a hot tattooed artist and her whole life changes
This is my first story by both if these authors and I am so going back and reading the previous books. I thoroughly enjoyed this one ☺
Leo never felt like he fitted in with his family. He wanted different things. He was ready to pack up and get out of dodge. But thing don't always go as planned
Amy was sort of in the same situation. She was at a crossroads and needed to make a change. Then she spends one night with a hot tattooed artist and her whole life changes
September 13, 2021
Leo, Leo, Leo - while he has always been my favorite of the Wilde brothers, his story was best to have been told last. With the feelings that he never belongs and that his love of art was shunned by his family, the heartbreak that Leo has been feeling truly comes to a head. Amy, needing to break out of her dependability persona gives herself a new lease on life with one interaction with the the gorgeous tattoo artist. But when their night of passion leaves them both with something they never saw coming, will Leo finally has someone willing to be on his side....or is Amy going to be just like his brothers and leave him heart broken and defeated? Once again Abby Brooks takes the reader on an emotional journey with so many layers they cannot put the book down. I absolutely loved Leo and Amy's story and I am sad to see the Wilde family come to an end.
September 28, 2021
Wilde is the last book in Brook’s and Wright’s Wilde Brothers series. This one features the youngest Wilde brother Leonard or Leo as he prefers to be called. Leo has made an appearance in most of the previous stories just long enough to cement the idea that he’s an immature asshole. Don’t believe me or you think I’m being too hard on the Beav? Let’s see, he showed up at his brother Chet’s engagement party to Christy drunk and with a young woman he couldn’t even remember the name of. Then he followed that up by showing up at Chet’s wedding drunk and after making stage whisper lewd comments about Christy’s ass with his date sitting right next to him, grabbed Christy’s ass as she walked down the aisle. He doesn’t see either act as that big a deal or bother to apologize. He’s an asshole and his “poor me, my family never understood me” excuse for his behavior didn’t buy him much sympathy from me.
As this story opens (and quite honestly for most of it) Leo does nothing to dissuade my opinion of him. When the story opens he’s standing outside of his tattoo shop Inked when he’s approached by our female lead Amy Sinclair. He’s nothing but rude and arrogant to Amy whom he quickly sizes up as a good girl unlikely to get a tattoo. Which I find more than odd because getting inked seems to have become a rite of passage for either sex born after 1970, whether they are wild or straight laced. Amy to her credit calls him up short on his behavior towards a potential paying customer.
Amy is the more sympathetic character for much of this story although honestly she needs to grow up a little herself and put her big girl panties on. She lost her mother to cancer when she was young. She’s a born people pleaser who doesn’t do well with confrontation and conflict. At 21 years old she has spent her life living it to please other people. She’s in her final year of college earning the accounting degree her father wanted her to have rather the arts degree she wanted to pursue. She’s been dating a guy Avery for the past year and a half her father whole heartedly approves of, that she doesn’t love and barely likes. Even her BFF Morgan isn’t much of a BFF. She’s more Avery’s friend than hers. So after a health scare makes Amy take stock in how she’s been living her life for other people she decides to as Leo so aptly puts it, “throw grenades at it and blow it all up.” Unfortunately (or fortunately for the story’s sake) besides getting a rather innocuous tattoo in a desire to break out of her boring, conservative life, Amy who finds herself attracted to the handsome Leo with the very bad boy vibe, decides to meet Leo for drinks later and have a one-night hook up with him (rationalizing that all the girls her age are doing it) and ends up with an unplanned pregnancy despite being on the pill. Birth control manufacturers must cringe at the number of women characters in contemporary romance stories using their products who end up pregnant. So now Amy is a college dropout with no job or marketable job skills, living back at home with her father and pregnant. Sad.
When Amy shows up at Inked weeks after their one-night stand to inform Leo she’s pregnant with his child, (but not making any demands upon him), he again shows his assholery. Fortunately, in his first attempt at redeeming his character he soon comes to believe Amy really is pregnant with his child and not trying to manipulate him. He determines that he’ll take responsibility. Although he’s not really certain what form that will take because he has plans to leave this little Colorado town of Logan and take his business to L.A. to work among the rich and famous. Still, it’s a start.
For much of the rest of the story even as he and Amy begin to get closer Leo continues to act like an emotional adolescent, painting himself as the innocent victim, unwilling to take any responsibility for his role in any disagreement past or present. He’s quick to anger and feel aggrieved, lash out and then run away. This pattern started with his brothers and continues with Amy. As Leo and Amy become closer and Leo opens up to her about his feelings towards his brothers Amy encourages Leo to take steps to heal that rift. She tells him that if he isn’t willing to tell them why he is so aggrieved they don’t have a point of reference to understand why he’s acted the way he has towards them. Because Leo never sticks around long enough to hash things out. He just blows up and then runs off. Leo is torn. He doesn’t want to stay in Logan Co. but he doesn’t want to leave Amy and his unborn child behind either. Just when it seems everything is going well between Leo and Amy something happens to drive them apart. When Amy tries to apologize for her part in the problem and talk it out Leo reverts to his old prickly, I’m the victim, its all your fault form literally slamming the door in Amy’s face. After a couple of failed attempts to work things through with Leo Amy gives up and tells him he’s not what he’s looking for in a father for her child or as a partner for herself.
Being a contemporary romance you know there’s going to be a happy ending where Leo and Amy reunite and Leo reconnects with his family. Finally Leo realizes he’s in love with Amy and that he’s been a jerk to her. He realizes that he wants both Amy and his family in his life. A “Come to Jesus” talk with his brothers that should have happened years ago helps him heal his relationships with everyone which leads to a very nice happily ever after. Honestly if I hadn’t found Leo such an immature jerk for so much of this story I would have rated it a star higher. It was nice that all the brothers and their significant others made an appearance in this final story although Gabe and none of the women really get much of a role to play. Like much of this series I found this book good but not great.
As this story opens (and quite honestly for most of it) Leo does nothing to dissuade my opinion of him. When the story opens he’s standing outside of his tattoo shop Inked when he’s approached by our female lead Amy Sinclair. He’s nothing but rude and arrogant to Amy whom he quickly sizes up as a good girl unlikely to get a tattoo. Which I find more than odd because getting inked seems to have become a rite of passage for either sex born after 1970, whether they are wild or straight laced. Amy to her credit calls him up short on his behavior towards a potential paying customer.
Amy is the more sympathetic character for much of this story although honestly she needs to grow up a little herself and put her big girl panties on. She lost her mother to cancer when she was young. She’s a born people pleaser who doesn’t do well with confrontation and conflict. At 21 years old she has spent her life living it to please other people. She’s in her final year of college earning the accounting degree her father wanted her to have rather the arts degree she wanted to pursue. She’s been dating a guy Avery for the past year and a half her father whole heartedly approves of, that she doesn’t love and barely likes. Even her BFF Morgan isn’t much of a BFF. She’s more Avery’s friend than hers. So after a health scare makes Amy take stock in how she’s been living her life for other people she decides to as Leo so aptly puts it, “throw grenades at it and blow it all up.” Unfortunately (or fortunately for the story’s sake) besides getting a rather innocuous tattoo in a desire to break out of her boring, conservative life, Amy who finds herself attracted to the handsome Leo with the very bad boy vibe, decides to meet Leo for drinks later and have a one-night hook up with him (rationalizing that all the girls her age are doing it) and ends up with an unplanned pregnancy despite being on the pill. Birth control manufacturers must cringe at the number of women characters in contemporary romance stories using their products who end up pregnant. So now Amy is a college dropout with no job or marketable job skills, living back at home with her father and pregnant. Sad.
When Amy shows up at Inked weeks after their one-night stand to inform Leo she’s pregnant with his child, (but not making any demands upon him), he again shows his assholery. Fortunately, in his first attempt at redeeming his character he soon comes to believe Amy really is pregnant with his child and not trying to manipulate him. He determines that he’ll take responsibility. Although he’s not really certain what form that will take because he has plans to leave this little Colorado town of Logan and take his business to L.A. to work among the rich and famous. Still, it’s a start.
For much of the rest of the story even as he and Amy begin to get closer Leo continues to act like an emotional adolescent, painting himself as the innocent victim, unwilling to take any responsibility for his role in any disagreement past or present. He’s quick to anger and feel aggrieved, lash out and then run away. This pattern started with his brothers and continues with Amy. As Leo and Amy become closer and Leo opens up to her about his feelings towards his brothers Amy encourages Leo to take steps to heal that rift. She tells him that if he isn’t willing to tell them why he is so aggrieved they don’t have a point of reference to understand why he’s acted the way he has towards them. Because Leo never sticks around long enough to hash things out. He just blows up and then runs off. Leo is torn. He doesn’t want to stay in Logan Co. but he doesn’t want to leave Amy and his unborn child behind either. Just when it seems everything is going well between Leo and Amy something happens to drive them apart. When Amy tries to apologize for her part in the problem and talk it out Leo reverts to his old prickly, I’m the victim, its all your fault form literally slamming the door in Amy’s face. After a couple of failed attempts to work things through with Leo Amy gives up and tells him he’s not what he’s looking for in a father for her child or as a partner for herself.
Being a contemporary romance you know there’s going to be a happy ending where Leo and Amy reunite and Leo reconnects with his family. Finally Leo realizes he’s in love with Amy and that he’s been a jerk to her. He realizes that he wants both Amy and his family in his life. A “Come to Jesus” talk with his brothers that should have happened years ago helps him heal his relationships with everyone which leads to a very nice happily ever after. Honestly if I hadn’t found Leo such an immature jerk for so much of this story I would have rated it a star higher. It was nice that all the brothers and their significant others made an appearance in this final story although Gabe and none of the women really get much of a role to play. Like much of this series I found this book good but not great.
September 21, 2021
Wilde is the final book in the Wilde Boys series by Abby Brooks, and it’s finally Leo’s turn to find love! He is the misunderstood rebel often seen butting heads with his four older brothers, leaving his family after a confrontation, preferring to be alone. He doesn’t do a great job of communicating, and my heart literally ached for him. I knew there was more to this bad boy’s story, and the author did a beautiful job with his character development, self-reflection, healing, and growth.
I believe you are a product of your upbringing, and Leo bottled up so much inside, and when the pressure got too much, he exploded. I knew all along he had a big heart under his grumpy exterior and that he had to let his own pain and insecurities go to move forward. Of all of Abby’s books, I feel Wilde was the most emotional and really took me on a journey of this man’s life, failures, aspirations, and hope for the future.
Leo has his own dreams and they certainly aren’t going to come true on the family ranch. He’s lost and lonely and uses his artistic gift as a tattoo artist with plans to expand it into a successful franchise on the west coast. Amy, our heroine, is young and immediately smitten with the handsome, talented bad boy when she ventures into his shop to get her first tattoo, and they impulsively act on their sexual desire for one another. She brings him back to life.
I don’t want to give too much away, but this book is really about their journey individually, as a couple, and as parents-to-be. They need and want each other, but hardly know each other, and it’s often difficult for them to process and communicate their feelings. He’s moving away and she’s expecting a baby. What will they do?
She’s timid and shy at first, but also fierce and determined, and I love the scenes where she stands up for herself. She calls him out on his behavior and demands better, especially since her previous boyfriend looked good on paper, but wasn’t in real life. Loved her relationship with her dad and his support, and how protective she was of the precious baby growing inside her.
The author does a wonderful job describing how they work through their feelings and find their way back to each other. It took the love of a good woman and his own child to make him realize how very important family really is, and that happiness has been right in front of him and within his grasp all along. Spoiler: I couldn’t help but cry when his siblings embraced him with no hesitation, just unconditional love and forgiveness.
I believe you are a product of your upbringing, and Leo bottled up so much inside, and when the pressure got too much, he exploded. I knew all along he had a big heart under his grumpy exterior and that he had to let his own pain and insecurities go to move forward. Of all of Abby’s books, I feel Wilde was the most emotional and really took me on a journey of this man’s life, failures, aspirations, and hope for the future.
Leo has his own dreams and they certainly aren’t going to come true on the family ranch. He’s lost and lonely and uses his artistic gift as a tattoo artist with plans to expand it into a successful franchise on the west coast. Amy, our heroine, is young and immediately smitten with the handsome, talented bad boy when she ventures into his shop to get her first tattoo, and they impulsively act on their sexual desire for one another. She brings him back to life.
I don’t want to give too much away, but this book is really about their journey individually, as a couple, and as parents-to-be. They need and want each other, but hardly know each other, and it’s often difficult for them to process and communicate their feelings. He’s moving away and she’s expecting a baby. What will they do?
She’s timid and shy at first, but also fierce and determined, and I love the scenes where she stands up for herself. She calls him out on his behavior and demands better, especially since her previous boyfriend looked good on paper, but wasn’t in real life. Loved her relationship with her dad and his support, and how protective she was of the precious baby growing inside her.
The author does a wonderful job describing how they work through their feelings and find their way back to each other. It took the love of a good woman and his own child to make him realize how very important family really is, and that happiness has been right in front of him and within his grasp all along. Spoiler: I couldn’t help but cry when his siblings embraced him with no hesitation, just unconditional love and forgiveness.
October 7, 2021
I shake my head as I rake my hand through my hair. “All I can think about is Amy and the baby. I can’t stop wondering how they’re doing.” The words are low. Gruff. They scrape against my throat because I have to drag them out. “I’m not surprised.” I frown. “Yeah? Well I am.” “You really loved her, man.” Hank’s voice is quiet. Personal. “And that’s your kid…” I stand, almost knocking my chair over in the process. The urge to get the fuck out is so strong I pace the dining room a few times before I make it back to the table. I’m tired of running from things and I need to get this shit out of my head before I go crazy. “She never fucking apologized.” Jack stares at me for a long momoment before asking, “Did you give her a chance?” “What’s that supposed to mean? Of course I gave her a chance. Twice. She never said a damn thing.” I scowl. Then scoff. Then rub my hands down my face before gripping the back of my chair. “I literally demanded she apologize.” “Oh right.” Jack bobs his head. “I forgot how much people like to have that happen. That’s definitely the most productive and emotionally mature way to navigate an important conversation.” “This care-and-share bullshit is so not me.” And yet, I pull out my chair and sit, folding my arms on the table and dropping my head. Truth is, I’m exhausted. I’m confused. And I’m so tired of fighting to keep everyone out. All I can hear is Amy telling me that maybe my family feels justified in keeping me at arm’s length because they don’t understand me. So, maybe it’s time to let them in a little. “I kinda got attached to the idea of being a dad.” Hank throws an arm over the back of his chair. “Have you told Amy that?” “I haven’t spoken to her in a month. Maybe two.” “You’re kidding, right?” Jack recoils. “Not even to check in and see how the baby is doing?” “I’ve wanted to. But, man, she…she chose him.” My brothers blink in confusion. “She went back to that douche?” Hank finally asks. “No. At least, not as far as I know. That’s the part that’s driving me crazy. Why’d she choose him over me if she didn’t want to be with the guy?” I stare at my hands. “I still miss her though. I want to go see her. To find out how the baby is. To find out how she is. I want everything to go back to the way it was. I want to prove I’m ready to be a dad.” The words come out of my mouth in time with the thoughts. They surprise me as much as they surprise everyone else. Leo Wilde doesn’t say what he means. He makes jokes and runs away. Everyone knows that. Even me.
September 13, 2021
Wilde is the final book in the Wilde Boys series by Abby Brooks and Will Wright. And while I believe this book is supposed to be a stand alone I think to really understand Leo and his family dynamics you should really read the other books in the series first. I have read them all, but admittedly it had been a while so it took me a few chapters to jog my memory and once I did more of the story clicked into place for me.
While Leo and Amy give us a good opposites attract story, they also give us so much else to enjoy- finding your passion, learning to let go and take a stand, growing up and accepting responsibilities, what you thought you wanted might not actually be all that great and that everyone needs family to lean on. Amy is this sweet timid young woman, who is going through some life changes. She is trying to break out of her shell of routine and finding the things in life that will make her happy. Leo is the tall dark broody tattoo artist that is ready to leave his small town in the rear view as he moves on to bigger and better things- but fate seemed to have other plans.
I have loved the Wilde Boys series- but Leo, oh sweet misunderstood and troubled Leo... I have been waiting to get to really know him for a LONG time. And I was not disappointed. Yes, he is troubled and trouble, his heart has scars and he'd rather not participate in anyone's sharing and caring deals but once you break through that barbed exterior there is a thoughtful, caring and kind person waiting to be seen. Amy may have started off timid in the story but her growth into a strong, will not be taken advantage of woman was fantastic to watch. And being along for their relationship as they go from disliking each other but willing to co-parent to in love and creating a real family was phenomenal. Yes, the journey was long and had many bumps and twists and turns but I love their happily ever after. Be sure to get the bonus epilogue after you finish- I thought my heart had melted with their story but Amy and Leo's bonus made me an entire puddle!
While Leo and Amy give us a good opposites attract story, they also give us so much else to enjoy- finding your passion, learning to let go and take a stand, growing up and accepting responsibilities, what you thought you wanted might not actually be all that great and that everyone needs family to lean on. Amy is this sweet timid young woman, who is going through some life changes. She is trying to break out of her shell of routine and finding the things in life that will make her happy. Leo is the tall dark broody tattoo artist that is ready to leave his small town in the rear view as he moves on to bigger and better things- but fate seemed to have other plans.
I have loved the Wilde Boys series- but Leo, oh sweet misunderstood and troubled Leo... I have been waiting to get to really know him for a LONG time. And I was not disappointed. Yes, he is troubled and trouble, his heart has scars and he'd rather not participate in anyone's sharing and caring deals but once you break through that barbed exterior there is a thoughtful, caring and kind person waiting to be seen. Amy may have started off timid in the story but her growth into a strong, will not be taken advantage of woman was fantastic to watch. And being along for their relationship as they go from disliking each other but willing to co-parent to in love and creating a real family was phenomenal. Yes, the journey was long and had many bumps and twists and turns but I love their happily ever after. Be sure to get the bonus epilogue after you finish- I thought my heart had melted with their story but Amy and Leo's bonus made me an entire puddle!
September 20, 2021
Wilde by Abby Brooks and Will Wright
Where in the heck, have I been living? I mean seriously how have I missed this.
Oh my goodness, how have I never read Abby Brooks and Will Wright before? Seriously I have been missing out all of my life, because Wilde is AMAZING and I freaking loved it! Every single word of it I loved. I want to go back and read the other Wilde Boys, but I totally think that Leo will hold a special place in my heart even after I read the rest bit we will see. I absolutely love how real Loe is, sure he can be super sweet and oh so bad in a good way with those steamy parts , but he has so many shortcomings too that it makes him so real and relatable . Amy however couldn't be more of his opposite. Even thought they were so opposite they still complimented each other and that made me adore her. Loved how level head she was and how much brightness she was. She is not perfect either, but it just make her so darn relatable!
All in all this book was simply amazing and I recommend it to anyone that is looking for a smokin' hot book that will have you feeling some crazy feels! I give it 5 outta 5 stars and will be definitely be reading more from this author. Must read all of the Wilde Boys series and more.
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“ There are moments in our lives that change everything. You don’t always recognize them when they’re happening, but afterwards, you realize the signs were there all along. Butterflies in the stomach. Energy crackling through nerves. An undeniable sense of importance regardless how mundane the task. The trick is learning to appreciate those moments from the beginning. To live in them. During, not after.”
Where in the heck, have I been living? I mean seriously how have I missed this.
Oh my goodness, how have I never read Abby Brooks and Will Wright before? Seriously I have been missing out all of my life, because Wilde is AMAZING and I freaking loved it! Every single word of it I loved. I want to go back and read the other Wilde Boys, but I totally think that Leo will hold a special place in my heart even after I read the rest bit we will see. I absolutely love how real Loe is, sure he can be super sweet and oh so bad in a good way with those steamy parts , but he has so many shortcomings too that it makes him so real and relatable . Amy however couldn't be more of his opposite. Even thought they were so opposite they still complimented each other and that made me adore her. Loved how level head she was and how much brightness she was. She is not perfect either, but it just make her so darn relatable!
All in all this book was simply amazing and I recommend it to anyone that is looking for a smokin' hot book that will have you feeling some crazy feels! I give it 5 outta 5 stars and will be definitely be reading more from this author. Must read all of the Wilde Boys series and more.
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“ There are moments in our lives that change everything. You don’t always recognize them when they’re happening, but afterwards, you realize the signs were there all along. Butterflies in the stomach. Energy crackling through nerves. An undeniable sense of importance regardless how mundane the task. The trick is learning to appreciate those moments from the beginning. To live in them. During, not after.”
September 20, 2021
Wilde was an engaging story that did not take me long to read. I was really interested in the story from the moment I read the description. I really enjoyed the story and I really liked the way that the main characters were complete opposites. Both characters went through so much character development that i really enjoyed in the story.
The heroine in the story is seen as being a shy character that always follows the rules. But as the story goes on it is obvious how strong she is and how she doesnt let people walk over her.
The hero of the story really went through a lot of character development. At the start of the story he was a misunderstood bad boy that didn't care about anyone and pushed everyone away. But as the story went on he became someone who realised how important the people around him are and went out of his way to show it to them.
I found these characters were a great couple and I enjoyed the way they worked through their own issues to be together. This was an enjoyable story and is read best when the rest of the series is read first.
The heroine in the story is seen as being a shy character that always follows the rules. But as the story goes on it is obvious how strong she is and how she doesnt let people walk over her.
The hero of the story really went through a lot of character development. At the start of the story he was a misunderstood bad boy that didn't care about anyone and pushed everyone away. But as the story went on he became someone who realised how important the people around him are and went out of his way to show it to them.
I found these characters were a great couple and I enjoyed the way they worked through their own issues to be together. This was an enjoyable story and is read best when the rest of the series is read first.
September 16, 2021
Oh my goodness, how have I never read Abby Brooks and Will Wright before? Seriously where has she been all of my life, because Wilde is AMAZING and I freaking loved it! I want to go back and read the other Wilde Boys, but I totally think that Leo will hold a special place in my heart. I love how REAL he is, yes he can be super sweet and steamy, but he has his shortcomings too. Amy couldn't be more opposite of him, but I adored her level head and brightness. She is not perfect either, but it just make her so darn relatable!
All in all this book was just plain awesome and I recommend it to anyone that is looking for a smokin' hot book that will have you feeling some crazy feels! I give it 5 outta 5 stars and will be definitely be reading more from this author.
PS: Thank you to Abby Brooks and Will Wright and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly!
All in all this book was just plain awesome and I recommend it to anyone that is looking for a smokin' hot book that will have you feeling some crazy feels! I give it 5 outta 5 stars and will be definitely be reading more from this author.
PS: Thank you to Abby Brooks and Will Wright and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly!
September 16, 2021
Amy is trying to figure out her life the best she can without scewing it up to bad. She just wants to do things her way for herself. When she decides to check a few things off a bucket list a tattoo and a wild night with the tattoo artist sounded like a good idea. Wilde loves to draw and loves putting his art on people. He has a strained relationship with his family that he definitely needs to figure out. When Amy comes to the shop a few weeks after they had a great night, he is in for a big surprise! Does this news mess with his big life plans? Can they work things out without being together? Should they try being in a relationship? I truly enjoyed this quick read. I was Highly entertained and really enjoyed this family! I found Amy to be a little immature and indecisive but in all I loved This book!
September 20, 2021
4.5 Stars for Wilde ( Wilde Boys Book 5)
This is the first book I have read by these authors but it certainly won’t be the last because I really enjoyed Leo and Amy’s heartfelt journey. This book can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone but I certainly need to play catch up with this series as soon as time permits.
Leo and Amy are both at a crossroads in their life, both unhappy and needing a fresh start, they turn to each other to find strength . Who would have thought one night of passion with a gorgeous tattoo artist would lead to a pair of complete opposites finding love, strength and a future …..
This is the last book in the Wilde Boys Series and even though it’s my first read in this series I felt sad that it has come to an end before I got to know this family but as soon as I can I will read the rest of the series because if this book is a to go by I will love the previous books. A heartfelt, emotional journey with wonderful characters has left me wanting more.
This is the first book I have read by these authors but it certainly won’t be the last because I really enjoyed Leo and Amy’s heartfelt journey. This book can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone but I certainly need to play catch up with this series as soon as time permits.
Leo and Amy are both at a crossroads in their life, both unhappy and needing a fresh start, they turn to each other to find strength . Who would have thought one night of passion with a gorgeous tattoo artist would lead to a pair of complete opposites finding love, strength and a future …..
This is the last book in the Wilde Boys Series and even though it’s my first read in this series I felt sad that it has come to an end before I got to know this family but as soon as I can I will read the rest of the series because if this book is a to go by I will love the previous books. A heartfelt, emotional journey with wonderful characters has left me wanting more.
September 20, 2021
Leo has always felt that those he should have been able to count on wanted him to fit into a mold that wasn’t him and that they never took the time to truly know him both when it came to his relationships with his family and his career in art. He has made a plan to follow his own dreams, but they are about to take a detour when Amy comes back into his life.
Amy is at a crossroads in her own life when she and Leo spend a night together that will change the course of both their lives. She knew that she wanted more out of life than the way she had been living it but she wasn’t sure how to go about achieving the changes she wanted and it is further complicated when the decisions she makes don’t only affect her.
Leo and Amy take us on an emotional journey as they need to discover who they are, what they want in life and if that includes each other.
Amy is at a crossroads in her own life when she and Leo spend a night together that will change the course of both their lives. She knew that she wanted more out of life than the way she had been living it but she wasn’t sure how to go about achieving the changes she wanted and it is further complicated when the decisions she makes don’t only affect her.
Leo and Amy take us on an emotional journey as they need to discover who they are, what they want in life and if that includes each other.
September 20, 2021
This is the 5th book in this series and is Leo and Amy’s story. Leo is the youngest of the Wilde brothers, and he is the rebel, dreamer, artistic, and misunderstood member in the family, as he continually butts heads with his four older brothers. Amy needs a fresh start away from her mundane life, and does things completely out of character, and that is get a tattoo, a 1-night stand, and a baby on the way. Leo and Amy are both at a crossroads in their lives, and fate has destined them to be soulmates. These two complement each other perfectly. This is a well written story which is heartfelt, emotionally charged, and with turmoil, twists, and love, which leads to a heartwarming and addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more from these talented authors’ whose work I highly recommend.
September 23, 2021
Outstanding 💖💖💖
How does one even write a review for a breathtaking conclusion to an amazing series?
Leo and Amy’s story is not all rainbows and butterflies- keep a box of tissues handy. It is a hard fought for love story that moves 2 people so imperfectly perfect for each other toward their HEA.
There are time in this book you will downright dislike Leo. You’re going to want to sit Amy down for a come-to-Jesus meeting. In the end, you will love them both so very much and be able to sit back and revel in their journey.
We get to visit with with the whole Wilde group and see how they are doing. I love this family. I’d love to be able to visit with them again in the future - maybe a future Holiday story so we can see them again? Thank you Abby and Will for bringing us this amazing group of people!
How does one even write a review for a breathtaking conclusion to an amazing series?
Leo and Amy’s story is not all rainbows and butterflies- keep a box of tissues handy. It is a hard fought for love story that moves 2 people so imperfectly perfect for each other toward their HEA.
There are time in this book you will downright dislike Leo. You’re going to want to sit Amy down for a come-to-Jesus meeting. In the end, you will love them both so very much and be able to sit back and revel in their journey.
We get to visit with with the whole Wilde group and see how they are doing. I love this family. I’d love to be able to visit with them again in the future - maybe a future Holiday story so we can see them again? Thank you Abby and Will for bringing us this amazing group of people!
September 22, 2021
Leo Wilde has my heart and soul! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wilde is the 5th book of the series. The best was definitely saved for last. This is one of my most waited books and I’m so glad it’s finally here as I’m in love with storyline.
Leo is the wild bad boy that doesn’t know how to express himself and gets into trouble too often. He has my heart and soul with his wild antics and soft heart.
Let’s not forget about Amy, the rule follower and list maker, who needed a life change. And she did get that once she met Leo.
This story is full of good feels, heartbreaks, self discovery, and love all around.
Leo is the bad boy, I claimed as mine. Do you want to know why I’m so taken by him? Get a copy of this beauty so you can see for yourself!
Thank you Abby Brooks and Will Wright for this beauty! You guys aced it!
Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends
Wilde is the 5th book of the series. The best was definitely saved for last. This is one of my most waited books and I’m so glad it’s finally here as I’m in love with storyline.
Leo is the wild bad boy that doesn’t know how to express himself and gets into trouble too often. He has my heart and soul with his wild antics and soft heart.
Let’s not forget about Amy, the rule follower and list maker, who needed a life change. And she did get that once she met Leo.
This story is full of good feels, heartbreaks, self discovery, and love all around.
Leo is the bad boy, I claimed as mine. Do you want to know why I’m so taken by him? Get a copy of this beauty so you can see for yourself!
Thank you Abby Brooks and Will Wright for this beauty! You guys aced it!
Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends
October 1, 2021
A one-night stand pans out~
They both need some repair of scars and happen to have a one-night stand that goes wrong. But it's a wrong that turns out to be right for them.
This is an easy read with the requisite 50 pages of angst leading to an HEA. I wish I could say there were surprises or really clever banter or some hilarity or even some steam. But, alas, all of those things are missing. But she comes along when the bad boy is growing bored with his life in this tiny town and in need of a change. And a change is exactly what he gets in spades.
They both need some repair of scars and happen to have a one-night stand that goes wrong. But it's a wrong that turns out to be right for them.
This is an easy read with the requisite 50 pages of angst leading to an HEA. I wish I could say there were surprises or really clever banter or some hilarity or even some steam. But, alas, all of those things are missing. But she comes along when the bad boy is growing bored with his life in this tiny town and in need of a change. And a change is exactly what he gets in spades.
November 8, 2021
The perfect ending to the Wilde Boys series
After waiting impatiently for far too long, I was thrilled to finally read the final book in the series. I fell in love This these Wilde boys back in the Brookside series, and enjoyed picking up little quips about the youngest brother throughout them all. Needless to say, I am not disappointed and this book was the perfect ending to the series.
Truth be told, after his brothers dragging his character through the mud across the previous books, I was surprised to see him so talented and motivated in his career. As a reader, I expected him to actually be trouble. A single fist fight in the entire book did not necessarily renforce the bad-boy behavior that was hyped up in previous books. Oh well.
Wilde tied up so many loose ends from the previous books, without loosing sight of the primary plot. And the epilogue… epic.
After waiting impatiently for far too long, I was thrilled to finally read the final book in the series. I fell in love This these Wilde boys back in the Brookside series, and enjoyed picking up little quips about the youngest brother throughout them all. Needless to say, I am not disappointed and this book was the perfect ending to the series.
Truth be told, after his brothers dragging his character through the mud across the previous books, I was surprised to see him so talented and motivated in his career. As a reader, I expected him to actually be trouble. A single fist fight in the entire book did not necessarily renforce the bad-boy behavior that was hyped up in previous books. Oh well.
Wilde tied up so many loose ends from the previous books, without loosing sight of the primary plot. And the epilogue… epic.
November 5, 2021
Leo and Amy
Oh my... Be still my heart. From the beginning it's a go. I love the interaction between Leo and Amy. The many names he calls her... Skippy, Skips, Skipster lol! Loving the banter back and forth and how she put him in his place. Leo Wilde with an E... Will sweep you off your feet. What a beautiful love story. Witty, sarcastic, funny, emotional and oh so much more!! Although he had me crying when he made some dumb moves ... I think cried along with Amy. Beautiful outcome. Abby and Will rocked this series!! I can't to see what's next :)
Oh my... Be still my heart. From the beginning it's a go. I love the interaction between Leo and Amy. The many names he calls her... Skippy, Skips, Skipster lol! Loving the banter back and forth and how she put him in his place. Leo Wilde with an E... Will sweep you off your feet. What a beautiful love story. Witty, sarcastic, funny, emotional and oh so much more!! Although he had me crying when he made some dumb moves ... I think cried along with Amy. Beautiful outcome. Abby and Will rocked this series!! I can't to see what's next :)
September 22, 2021
Really?
The main male character is so unlikeable that is hard to even like him when he finally “changes”. The female character is not better. She’s weak, chooses the ex boyfriend on a fight and there’s not much to like. The ex boyfriend is portrayed as a one dimensional horrid guy. Cartoonish bad.
I should have returned the book instead of finishing it! Two stars is being nice. I think one star is more like it.
The main male character is so unlikeable that is hard to even like him when he finally “changes”. The female character is not better. She’s weak, chooses the ex boyfriend on a fight and there’s not much to like. The ex boyfriend is portrayed as a one dimensional horrid guy. Cartoonish bad.
I should have returned the book instead of finishing it! Two stars is being nice. I think one star is more like it.
September 23, 2021
I read and reviewed this book voluntarily.
This is the 5th book in the series, and Leo or Leonard as his mom calls him is my favorite.....
We all know from reading the first 4 books that Leo has earned his last name of Wilde... The youngest of 5 brothers he is not understood.
Amy is trying to find herself; changed everything up. Who thought going to get a ... tatoo would be life changing. Oh boy is it....
This was my favorite book in the series I do believe.
A great read.
This is the 5th book in the series, and Leo or Leonard as his mom calls him is my favorite.....
We all know from reading the first 4 books that Leo has earned his last name of Wilde... The youngest of 5 brothers he is not understood.
Amy is trying to find herself; changed everything up. Who thought going to get a ... tatoo would be life changing. Oh boy is it....
This was my favorite book in the series I do believe.
A great read.
September 25, 2021
I have not read the previous books from the series, but I definitely need to get back to read them. Because this one was amazing. Leo is just a perfect hero. And he and Amy are even more amazing together. Their story gave me all the feels. It was like a roller coaster ride of emotions. I laughed one second, then I cried the next. I definitely loved the Wildes. They're amazing. I definitely need to read their own books. Overall, this was a great read.
September 25, 2021
This book was written with great sensibility and an attention to feelings. Leo is not what you consider an ordinary guy. He has issues with his family and a rage that makes him short-tempered towards life. Once Amy gets into the picture, his walls start crumbling down. This is a slow burn romance, a story in which love grows gradually. A spur of the moment that could subvert one’s plan instead it could also lead towards a new uncharted life. Great read!
September 22, 2021
Oh my Leo
As the final book in the Wilde Boys it was definitely everything I could hope for and more!
Leo and Amy are nothing short of amazing.
The emotions will run Wilde I laughed and cried and screamed and how crazy these two were. In the end it all worked out perfectly and the bonus episode was just that a huge bonus that keeps you reading and needing more.
As the final book in the Wilde Boys it was definitely everything I could hope for and more!
Leo and Amy are nothing short of amazing.
The emotions will run Wilde I laughed and cried and screamed and how crazy these two were. In the end it all worked out perfectly and the bonus episode was just that a huge bonus that keeps you reading and needing more.
October 5, 2021
Perfect!
This book was well worth the wait! I loved this series and this book was the perfect way to wrap up this family’s story. There is probably at least a little bit of Leo in all of us- we don’t always feel like we fit in just right. Despite his flaws, he’s easy to love and so is Amy. They make a great pair. Highly recommend this book and series!
This book was well worth the wait! I loved this series and this book was the perfect way to wrap up this family’s story. There is probably at least a little bit of Leo in all of us- we don’t always feel like we fit in just right. Despite his flaws, he’s easy to love and so is Amy. They make a great pair. Highly recommend this book and series!
April 22, 2022
I found this book dull and there was a serious lack of chemistry between Leo and Amy. Amy was extremely unlikeable. She came off selfish and spineless. It irritated me how much she mistreated Leo. Leo was the typical bad boy Alpha and he had his moments but overall I felt bad for him. I DNFed with only one chapter left. I just wasn’t invested in the story.
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