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Wilder Match
One second, the future of my tennis career is brighter than ever; the next, nothing is certain. Nothing, that is, except that I won’t be swinging a racket anytime soon. Jude Wilder wants to come to my rescue. I don’t need rescuing, even if it’s offered by the one guy who ignites a fire inside of me like I’ve only ever felt on the tennis court.
I’ve done things on my own my entire life, and I won’t let this setback steal my independence. Only, it’s not so easy to turn Jude away when he’s determined to help me. I want him, but I don’t trust him enough to let him in. Then again, if I can keep his savior complex at bay, he might just be the perfect distraction while I’m sidelined. It’s not like he’s going to stick around for long, and I can always cut him out of my life when I need to. That is, if I don’t fall in love with him first.
(This is the second book in the Wilder series and should be read after Wilder Games.)
I’ve done things on my own my entire life, and I won’t let this setback steal my independence. Only, it’s not so easy to turn Jude away when he’s determined to help me. I want him, but I don’t trust him enough to let him in. Then again, if I can keep his savior complex at bay, he might just be the perfect distraction while I’m sidelined. It’s not like he’s going to stick around for long, and I can always cut him out of my life when I need to. That is, if I don’t fall in love with him first.
(This is the second book in the Wilder series and should be read after Wilder Games.)
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47 books1,023 followersAli is a USA Today Bestselling author of sports romance. She has always loved to read, especially when there's a happily ever after, but found that there weren't enough books out there featuring girl athletes. So, she decided to work on that. Like the heroines in her books, Ali is an athlete, with running and skiing her favorite sports these days. Ali hails from Vermont and now lives in her own happily-ever-after in Colorado with her husband, two sets of twins, and golden retriever Pancake. When she's not pursuing an outdoor adventure, Ali's less healthy passions include ice cream, coffee, and beer.
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January 4, 2022
This is real and it’s raw. Some might not be able to relate but those who can know just how fantastic this book is. The chemistry, the push and pull, and protectiveness they both have over each other is top tier.
I loved Wilder Match even more than I loved Wilder Games. Jude and Karis are simply everything you expect to get in an Ali Dean book.
I loved Wilder Match even more than I loved Wilder Games. Jude and Karis are simply everything you expect to get in an Ali Dean book.
May 11, 2022
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After the way Wilder Games left off, I was anxious to find out how Karis was doing. She's still her strong self, only even more determined to do things for herself by herself. But now she's in a situation where she might have to accept help from the guy who just won't leave her alone. Will she let Jude in, all the way? Or give him only part of herself?
I really liked how both characters grew and their relationship evolved in this second installment. The heat between them got stronger, and so did the suspense. I cannot wait to find out what happens for this awesome couple!
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January 17, 2022
I was super lucky to receive an ARC for this book. This book is just so good. It contains all the elements of a perfect angsty NA romance. The romance is super good. Karis and Jude have some of the best chemistry.
Their romance is HAWT. 🥵🥵. The steamy scenes are super good. Additionally, the tender moments are so good. I loved how Jude was knocked down a peg or two and he really grew. He's geuniely a nice guy.
Karis grew on me a lot more. I loved her spunk and feistiness. She is strong and her dedication to her sport is really nice. I enjoyed seeing how tennis is a big part of her life.
The side characters and Jude's relationship with his siblings and parents is awesome. I highly recommend you check out this awesome book.
Their romance is HAWT. 🥵🥵. The steamy scenes are super good. Additionally, the tender moments are so good. I loved how Jude was knocked down a peg or two and he really grew. He's geuniely a nice guy.
Karis grew on me a lot more. I loved her spunk and feistiness. She is strong and her dedication to her sport is really nice. I enjoyed seeing how tennis is a big part of her life.
The side characters and Jude's relationship with his siblings and parents is awesome. I highly recommend you check out this awesome book.
January 2, 2022
Wow! I was so excited to read what happened after the first book and this story did not disappoint. Karis and Jude are so absolutely adorable together, and their chemistry is just sizzling hot! In this romance, we learn more about Karis' past, and how she opens up more to Jude. Things are happening in their little world, and there is some suspense about whether it relates to her mom or her sister or both. Another cliffhanger ends this novel and I cannot wait for the third book!
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
August 17, 2022
“My life is messy and ugly, and it’s risky to be close to me, for someone like you. It is complicated, Jude. It is twisted up.”- Karis
I like the way she repetitively warning jude what he'll get in this relationship. It not easy to let someone in when you always hv been alone. n Jude being firm w his decision n always give her assurance. I'm in love!!!The scene when he take care of her when she sick 😍
You know he's the one when he ask relationship advice from his grandma 🙈 Granny B totally our fairy cupid in this series. Oh myyyyy.
I like the way she repetitively warning jude what he'll get in this relationship. It not easy to let someone in when you always hv been alone. n Jude being firm w his decision n always give her assurance. I'm in love!!!The scene when he take care of her when she sick 😍
You know he's the one when he ask relationship advice from his grandma 🙈 Granny B totally our fairy cupid in this series. Oh myyyyy.
January 10, 2022
I loved this story!! It was so good and pulled me in from beginning to end. I loved how it picked up where the last one left off and we got to see these two go over some hurdlers as they build their relationship since they just can’t stay away from each other. I loved watching these two together as they start to build some trust and share more about their past and personal things. There is more intrigue and suspense going on as we try and figure out what is going on with Karis’s family. This does end on another cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book. This was phenomenal.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
January 8, 2022
Whew things are heating up but so is the mystery and the drama! Jude and Karis have come so far but the last two chapters have me on edge and I can not wait for the 3rd and final book!
As karis’s world starts to crumble they also start to piece together. This book answers questions but more linger and the fate of Jude and Karis is up in the air and with the bomb dropped at the end I am not sure what’s going to happen.
As karis’s world starts to crumble they also start to piece together. This book answers questions but more linger and the fate of Jude and Karis is up in the air and with the bomb dropped at the end I am not sure what’s going to happen.
December 31, 2021
Well, that disappeared way too quickly.
I loved the strength and positivity that radiated from Karis.
She had some difficult stuff to work through in this book.
It made her open up a little and helped her to realise she could trust people to help her when things got tough. Of course, Jude's protective side kicked in and that was just magic to read. Once again, my inner teenage fan girl is swooning over him.
Things between Jude and Karis definitely ramped up in this book, but someone wasn't happy about it. AT ALL.
I can't wait to see what awaits for these two, I can tell it's going to get a whole lot rougher before it gets better!
I loved the strength and positivity that radiated from Karis.
She had some difficult stuff to work through in this book.
It made her open up a little and helped her to realise she could trust people to help her when things got tough. Of course, Jude's protective side kicked in and that was just magic to read. Once again, my inner teenage fan girl is swooning over him.
Things between Jude and Karis definitely ramped up in this book, but someone wasn't happy about it. AT ALL.
I can't wait to see what awaits for these two, I can tell it's going to get a whole lot rougher before it gets better!
January 10, 2022
I always enjoy Ali Dean's version of sports romance and Wilder Match is no exception! Jude and Karis have great chemistry and I've enjoyed the reading the evolution of their relationship. The bit of intrigue and drama kept me flipping pages and I can't wait to see how things finally play out in the next installment. If you enjoy interesting characters, sports or new adult romance, just enough mystery or drama to keep you guessing, or an entertaining storyline, this is an excellent series to pick up! Note: This is book 2 in a series and has a cliffhanger at the end of the book. 4 Stars!
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February 11, 2022
This is the 2nd book in the continuation of Jude Wilders love story. I loved that we get a little more insight to both of their lives. I loved the cliffhanger and cant wait till the third part is released. I am looking forward to the siblings getting a story too! Hint Hint! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 2, 2022
3.75stars--WILDER MATCH is the second instalment in Ali Dean’s contemporary, young adult WILDER romance series-a spin off from the author’s PEPPER JONES series. This is the continuing story of high school seniors Jude Wilder, and tennis phenom Karis Jackson. WILDER MATCH should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of boon one WILDER GAMES.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Jude and Karis) WILDER MATCH follows the building relationship between high school seniors Jude Wilder, and tennis phenom Karis Jackson. A accident left our heroine with a possible career ending injury, and in the following weeks Karis found herself the victim of two robberies, a loss of income, facing eviction, and the realization that the previous few years had been predicated upon a series of lies. Karis Jackson has been living alone, a lonely existence, struggling to keep her head above water, hoping to earn a scholarship for secondary education but the reappearance of her half-sister meant Karis’ life continued to spiral out of control, and the only bright spot was her blossoming relationship with Jude Wilder. With everything else crumbling around her, Karis and Jude will become the target of an unknown assailant, someone who is determined to keep Jude and Karis apart. What ensues is the building relationship between Karis and Jude, and the potential fall-out as even more devastating news threatens to upend Karis’ embattled world.
The relationship between Karis and Jude continues to build but Karis is keeping many secrets from our story line hero, secrets that are threatening Karis sense of safety, and her already low self esteem. Jude has fallen quickly for the young woman who has stolen his heart but Karis’ secrets are building a wall between our story line couple. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
All of the previous story line characters return with the addition of the requisite mean girls that are slowly tearing our couple apart.
WILDER MATCH is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and obsession, love and loss. The premise remains edgy and emotional; the characters are broken but surviving; the romance is impassioned. WILDER MATCH ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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Told from dual first person perspectives (Jude and Karis) WILDER MATCH follows the building relationship between high school seniors Jude Wilder, and tennis phenom Karis Jackson. A accident left our heroine with a possible career ending injury, and in the following weeks Karis found herself the victim of two robberies, a loss of income, facing eviction, and the realization that the previous few years had been predicated upon a series of lies. Karis Jackson has been living alone, a lonely existence, struggling to keep her head above water, hoping to earn a scholarship for secondary education but the reappearance of her half-sister meant Karis’ life continued to spiral out of control, and the only bright spot was her blossoming relationship with Jude Wilder. With everything else crumbling around her, Karis and Jude will become the target of an unknown assailant, someone who is determined to keep Jude and Karis apart. What ensues is the building relationship between Karis and Jude, and the potential fall-out as even more devastating news threatens to upend Karis’ embattled world.
The relationship between Karis and Jude continues to build but Karis is keeping many secrets from our story line hero, secrets that are threatening Karis sense of safety, and her already low self esteem. Jude has fallen quickly for the young woman who has stolen his heart but Karis’ secrets are building a wall between our story line couple. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
All of the previous story line characters return with the addition of the requisite mean girls that are slowly tearing our couple apart.
WILDER MATCH is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and obsession, love and loss. The premise remains edgy and emotional; the characters are broken but surviving; the romance is impassioned. WILDER MATCH ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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June 1, 2022
This is book 2 in the Wilder Trilogy. This sports romance picks up with Karis having to rely more on Jude than she ever intended. Karis has broken her leg and can't play tennis. With her sister back in town and the sudden break ins into her apartment she is forced to reveal so much more than she would have ever thought possible to those who have trusted her the most.
My rating:☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️(5/5)
Jude and Karis are beyond perfect for each other!! This book had so many twist and turns that I couldn't put it down. Karis has to go through a lot of change here. She has realized her world is bigger than she initially thought and she has more people in her corner than she would have ever considered. I loved how more than Jude is over protective of her.
🚨🚨Spoilers below read at your own risk🚨🚨
Karis finding out she truly has more people in her corner made me so happy! Realizing she can confide in more than just Vanna and Jude is incredible because it shows her growth and proves she is no longer letting her families reputation keep her from experiencing life. Renee and Battle are definitely up to something and seeing Karis still trying to keep everyone she cares at bay to avoid being taken advantage of by her sister was upsetting to see. I wanted her to realize that they could help her come up with solutions and help her if and when her sister does something to any of them. I need more Kwabena and Vanna interactions!!!! That would be so cute to have the sets of best friends dating each other. I was honestly not expecting that cliffhanger! I could have sworn Renee and their mom were in the new scheme together. The fact that Judes first reaction is to go look for Karis had me squealing
My rating:☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️(5/5)
Jude and Karis are beyond perfect for each other!! This book had so many twist and turns that I couldn't put it down. Karis has to go through a lot of change here. She has realized her world is bigger than she initially thought and she has more people in her corner than she would have ever considered. I loved how more than Jude is over protective of her.
🚨🚨Spoilers below read at your own risk🚨🚨
Karis finding out she truly has more people in her corner made me so happy! Realizing she can confide in more than just Vanna and Jude is incredible because it shows her growth and proves she is no longer letting her families reputation keep her from experiencing life. Renee and Battle are definitely up to something and seeing Karis still trying to keep everyone she cares at bay to avoid being taken advantage of by her sister was upsetting to see. I wanted her to realize that they could help her come up with solutions and help her if and when her sister does something to any of them. I need more Kwabena and Vanna interactions!!!! That would be so cute to have the sets of best friends dating each other. I was honestly not expecting that cliffhanger! I could have sworn Renee and their mom were in the new scheme together. The fact that Judes first reaction is to go look for Karis had me squealing
December 30, 2021
I am loving this 2nd generation series. Jude wilder is YA book boyfriends dreams come true and I absolutely love Karis, she is so independent and strong. In Wilder Match I loved reading these two finally fully getting together and the beginning of their relationship. Player Jude entering a relationship and independent Karis too! Of course there are some struggles but I love how Ali writes these two's story. The ups and downs and even the self sacrifice is well done and kept my pages turning. Both Jude and Karis grow in their relationship with each other experiencing new levels and intimacy and how it's okay to let go and depend on someone else. There were moments when I was frustrated with the characters wishing they would understand the other one or just share everything with the other, but that is what makes a good book. No one is perfect, and these young adults are the same. I loved that.
What I do wish for was the story to be a little bit longer, once I felt like things were moving and that we could have like 25% more of a book left it ended. But keeping in mind that this is a YA story I'm not docking too much for that because I really truly enjoyed book two just as much as book one and can not wait for March for the 3rd book!
What I do wish for was the story to be a little bit longer, once I felt like things were moving and that we could have like 25% more of a book left it ended. But keeping in mind that this is a YA story I'm not docking too much for that because I really truly enjoyed book two just as much as book one and can not wait for March for the 3rd book!
December 28, 2021
Karis’s one-way ticket to freedom just crashed before her eyes. Dealing with a broken ankle instead of battling it out on the tennis court is not where she wanted to be. Karis shows her strength and possibly her stupidity by standing up to her sister and not letting a broken foot hold her back. Jude is the perfect nurse. There is something about Karis that he can’t resist. However, while getting to know her and opening up his home and heart to her, he still feels she is hiding something from him. That scares him because he is starting to fall for her. I was able to see more into Jude’s life and that his personality is genuine and caring. He isn’t just a popular jock that gets what he wants with looks. I do find it funny that he stumbles and stutters around Karis. She makes him nervous because she doesn’t fall at his feet. It’s sweet to see that side of him. There were times I wanted to strangle Karis for not telling Jude the truth, but she was afraid she couldn’t trust her heart. This was another fast-paced read that I devoured in a night. Karis and Jude, with their chemistry, jump off the page and envelop you into their story.
January 7, 2022
Wilder Match by Ali Dean
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Overall: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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🔎DETAILS🔎
Leads: Jude and Karis
HEA: cliffhanger
Release Date: January 6, 2022
Cliffhanger: ✅
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📖 BOOK INFO 📖
Kindle Unlimited: ✅
Audible: unsure
Series: ✅
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📝Review📝
After reading the first book in the series Wilder Games I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and it definitely didn’t disappoint! I feel like this book had a little bit of a different vibe to Ali Dean’s other books but I have to say it actually made me like the book even more!
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A set back of a broken ankle puts Karis out of tennis for 6 weeks but Jude is the best nurse possible for her! Not only does she have to deal with a broken foot but also her crazy family. After opening up the Karis Jude still finds himself feeling like she is hiding something big… Will this tear them apart or will they be able to trust each other with their secrets?
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This book makes me want the book 3 even more especially with that ending!! Ali Dean has done it again! This is going to be another amazing series.
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Overall: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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🔎DETAILS🔎
Leads: Jude and Karis
HEA: cliffhanger
Release Date: January 6, 2022
Cliffhanger: ✅
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📖 BOOK INFO 📖
Kindle Unlimited: ✅
Audible: unsure
Series: ✅
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📝Review📝
After reading the first book in the series Wilder Games I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and it definitely didn’t disappoint! I feel like this book had a little bit of a different vibe to Ali Dean’s other books but I have to say it actually made me like the book even more!
🔹
A set back of a broken ankle puts Karis out of tennis for 6 weeks but Jude is the best nurse possible for her! Not only does she have to deal with a broken foot but also her crazy family. After opening up the Karis Jude still finds himself feeling like she is hiding something big… Will this tear them apart or will they be able to trust each other with their secrets?
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This book makes me want the book 3 even more especially with that ending!! Ali Dean has done it again! This is going to be another amazing series.
April 4, 2022
Wilder Match is the second book in a series. You must read the books in order, and just like "Wilder Game," it ends in a cliffhanger. The story of Karis and Jude continues with further complications. The plot is complicated, and no one is sure what is really going on. Her situation worsens, and she spends more time trying to get away from her evil sister and lying to everyone, so she won't be reported to Child Protection for living alone at 17. They both seem extremely young and overly mature for their ages, but I remember myself at that age and know that kids can be competent and certainly in love. As Karis opens up a bit more to others and Jude, she gains more support, but we know there are enemies out there. They get threatening notes, there are robberies, his tires are slashed, and her evil sister gives her a car. She starts back to tennis again. Then we get the next cliffhanger. The young couple is strong throughout, although others are not so sure.
I am so impressed by the plotting and writing--this book was better than the first one.
I received an ARC from the author/publisher and voluntarily left this review.
I am so impressed by the plotting and writing--this book was better than the first one.
I received an ARC from the author/publisher and voluntarily left this review.
January 5, 2022
Ali Dean has a gift for writing succinctly and crisply, and making a story fast-moving without feeling like it is missing anything. I really like Jude and Karis as individual characters and as a couple - this author's stories always seem so realistic and the characters so life-like. That made the dread I felt in the first book almost double in this second one with regard to Karis' family and the potential machinations and consequences from them. I totally get how difficult it is for her to open up and ask for help - she has had to be that way her whole life! - but I was screaming for her to confide in Jude. There wasn't much tennis at all in this second book (for a very good reason) so the focus is on the various things causing my dread, and the deepening of their romance (aww!). Another twist comes in at the end and I am definitely eager to see what plays out next, and of course for Karis and Jude's romance and hopefully more of the Wilders as a whole.
3.75 Stars
Notes: This series is upper YA/young NA, skewing YA in tone on my personal scale
3.75 Stars
Notes: This series is upper YA/young NA, skewing YA in tone on my personal scale
January 6, 2022
Was a disappointment that this book was only 172 pages long. This is the kind of series that you can get lost in for days. Waiting the 2 months for the next book to drop is going to suck. I'm not a big fan of starting a series when not all of the book are out. Not because of just the wait but because I tend to forget about them. Pre ordering is not my jam.
I was a big fan of the Pepped up series so I was a little too exited to start this series. Just like all the Ali Deans books I have read I am sucked right in. The relationship between Karis and Jude is the kind you like to unravel layer by layer. The have all the chemistry and all the angst that you could want from a book. With a ton of obstacles thrown in their way. So many questions I need answers too so I'm hoping to be ready to read book 3 as soon as it comes out fully knowing it will be another 2 months for the last book to drop. The injustice of cliffhangers.
I was a big fan of the Pepped up series so I was a little too exited to start this series. Just like all the Ali Deans books I have read I am sucked right in. The relationship between Karis and Jude is the kind you like to unravel layer by layer. The have all the chemistry and all the angst that you could want from a book. With a ton of obstacles thrown in their way. So many questions I need answers too so I'm hoping to be ready to read book 3 as soon as it comes out fully knowing it will be another 2 months for the last book to drop. The injustice of cliffhangers.
January 7, 2022
Wilder Match starts off where the first book left off. Karis has a broken ankle and worrying how she is going to become independent from her family. Her dreams of tennis getting her into college is in jeopardy. Jude’s feeling for Karis has changed from suspicious to protective. It’s cute watching him fumble trying to navigate Karis. He is not used to girls not falling all over him.
Then there is Kari’s family. Her sister unexpectedly showed up in the first book with her sketchy looking boyfriend. Karis is worried what she’s up to. This book has Karis trying to figure out the mystery of what her sister is up. This book is all about growth for these two. Karis is learning to let people in and Jude is learning to open up more.
If you are a fan of Ali Dean this book is a bit different. There is no training, no competitions, and a lot more steamy scenes. As usual though, it ends on a cliffhanger! I can’t wait for the next book!
Then there is Kari’s family. Her sister unexpectedly showed up in the first book with her sketchy looking boyfriend. Karis is worried what she’s up to. This book has Karis trying to figure out the mystery of what her sister is up. This book is all about growth for these two. Karis is learning to let people in and Jude is learning to open up more.
If you are a fan of Ali Dean this book is a bit different. There is no training, no competitions, and a lot more steamy scenes. As usual though, it ends on a cliffhanger! I can’t wait for the next book!
January 12, 2022
Just know that in order to be satisfied you will have to pony up for the next (and final?) book in the series. I've been so invested in this series and these characters I've gotten frustrated that the story wasn't complete at the end of each of the first two books. But I always have the highest expectations for things I like. So - this read is definitely worth it, as long as you know you will have to read the next one to be satisfied.
I missed some of the sports aspect, which I had been excited to get back into with this series, but that elite athlete mentality was there, just not really actual playing scenes what with our heroin's injury. I'm mildly interested in what her sister's got going on, and from early on wanted to know who her dad was, so sounds like that's finally going to come to light in the next book. I'll cross my fingers.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I missed some of the sports aspect, which I had been excited to get back into with this series, but that elite athlete mentality was there, just not really actual playing scenes what with our heroin's injury. I'm mildly interested in what her sister's got going on, and from early on wanted to know who her dad was, so sounds like that's finally going to come to light in the next book. I'll cross my fingers.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
December 27, 2021
I received an ARC for an honest review!
4.5 stars!!!
Thank goodness this book starts where the last one left off!! Holy crap, Karis and Jude are on fire!!! And thank you Granny B for your advice to Jude, and thank you Jude for following it!! And this second book for me was a time of growth for these two. As individuals and as a couple. Yes, there is angst, especially at the end, but it wouldn't be an Ali Dean book if there wasn't. And that Cliffhanger is a doozy! And I will say I want to strangle Kwabena!!
I just hope that Jude stays patient and Karis trusts more, especially with what happens at the end. Karis is going to need Jude more than ever and she is going to have to get over some of her hang ups! But I just love these two, I just adore them!! And I love that Karis is letting na few more people in! I can't wait for the rest of their journey!
4.5 stars!!!
Thank goodness this book starts where the last one left off!! Holy crap, Karis and Jude are on fire!!! And thank you Granny B for your advice to Jude, and thank you Jude for following it!! And this second book for me was a time of growth for these two. As individuals and as a couple. Yes, there is angst, especially at the end, but it wouldn't be an Ali Dean book if there wasn't. And that Cliffhanger is a doozy! And I will say I want to strangle Kwabena!!
I just hope that Jude stays patient and Karis trusts more, especially with what happens at the end. Karis is going to need Jude more than ever and she is going to have to get over some of her hang ups! But I just love these two, I just adore them!! And I love that Karis is letting na few more people in! I can't wait for the rest of their journey!
January 7, 2022
The story picks up after Karis' ankle is broken by Pace after he ziplined into her at the party. She has to figure out how she's going to get herself up to her 2 story apartment, get to school, work and grocery store. Jude offers to help and she reluctantly agrees. Jude finds himself falling for Karis, although it is difficult for Karis to let Jude in. She's been on her own, taking care of herself since she was 13 and now her sister is back to probably stir up all kinds of trouble. It's difficult for her to trust, but she slowly begins to with Jude.
Her mom stops paying Karis' bills and the cliffhanger is where we find out one of the reasons. Hopefully most, if not all, my questions will be answered in the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Her mom stops paying Karis' bills and the cliffhanger is where we find out one of the reasons. Hopefully most, if not all, my questions will be answered in the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 11, 2022
Book 2 sets off shortly after the end off Book 1: Karis has a broken ankle, and has to pause her training for a while. Her sisterr and her boyfriend are sketchy as ever and to top it off, someone breaks into Karis appartement to search for who knows what. As usual Karis mother is absent during all of this.
Despite all that, Karis and Jude grow closer, even though Karis is still guarding her heart and secrets.
Is Karis ever going to let Jude in? And does Jude have the patiente to wait for Karis to open up?
Wilder Match is another great book by Ali Dean that sucks you right in. Can't wait for Book 3.#
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Despite all that, Karis and Jude grow closer, even though Karis is still guarding her heart and secrets.
Is Karis ever going to let Jude in? And does Jude have the patiente to wait for Karis to open up?
Wilder Match is another great book by Ali Dean that sucks you right in. Can't wait for Book 3.#
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2022
Stephannie's 5 Star Review:
This is the second book in this story and I love it and want more. This one picked up where the last one left off and there are a few twists and turns thrown at them that either make a relationship grow stronger or break. These two have chemistry and I really love both of these two together. I feel for Karis because she has dealt with so much in her young life and she is making it without any adult help. In this book, these two start to trust each other more and because of that, they start sharing more with each other. There is so much we don't know going on with Karis's family and as a reader, we are trying to figure it all out. This does end with a cliffhanger but the next book is available so dive right in.
This is the second book in this story and I love it and want more. This one picked up where the last one left off and there are a few twists and turns thrown at them that either make a relationship grow stronger or break. These two have chemistry and I really love both of these two together. I feel for Karis because she has dealt with so much in her young life and she is making it without any adult help. In this book, these two start to trust each other more and because of that, they start sharing more with each other. There is so much we don't know going on with Karis's family and as a reader, we are trying to figure it all out. This does end with a cliffhanger but the next book is available so dive right in.
May 3, 2022
I had no idea that Jude would become Karis knight in shining armor. Lord, this book was steamy. We left this trifactor with Karis at a party she and her best friend really had no business being at and Karis getting hit straight by a High School football player that snapped her dreams and hurt her ankle.
Jude catches up with Karis walking down the street to her apartment in crutches with a backpack and sweeps her up in his arms. My Hero. Six weeks out will put a stop to Karis hopes and dreams about a Tennis scholarship and then more tragedy comes, break in at her apartment, rent not paid, phone cut off and she is not eighteen yet. Fast paced, realistic, real-life issues and great romance. This honest review was given in lieu of a ARC.
Jude catches up with Karis walking down the street to her apartment in crutches with a backpack and sweeps her up in his arms. My Hero. Six weeks out will put a stop to Karis hopes and dreams about a Tennis scholarship and then more tragedy comes, break in at her apartment, rent not paid, phone cut off and she is not eighteen yet. Fast paced, realistic, real-life issues and great romance. This honest review was given in lieu of a ARC.
May 29, 2022
I am loving this series!! Jude and Karis are just everything. I love watching the change Jude has towards Karis and realizing she is not her mother and really starting to see her for who she is and opening up about himself and his life watching their relationship grow into something truly amazing and while Karis is definitely still guarded and trusts no one which she totally has every right that girl has been through it you can slowing see her walls starting to crumble and Jude that the cause of that. I love it! This is another one of those stories you will not be able to put down and then when you realize you have flipped the last page it will leave you begging for more!!! I can’t wait for the next book!
December 26, 2021
*Semi-Spoilers* Wilder Match is a fun and exciting read with just the right amount of spice. Be prepared, though…it will leave you wanting more (this is the only spoiler!). This second book of this series continues to develop Karis and Judes characters and relationship. It ties in the beloved characters from the Pepper Jones series in the right doses. From getting party and relationship advice from Bunny to Pepper’s thoughtfulness and Lester’s protection. This is more than a spin-off series. Ali Dean has created something great with this one!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2021
Ali's endings always get me, and boy does this one set us up for a wild ride in the next book!
I feel like we got a lot more from the characters with this book compared to the last one. They click together a bit more making their relationship make more sense where in the last book it seemed almost forced/rushed.
There's a lot jumped over in this one, and while I understand the need to progress the story rather than spend a ton of time with everything, I would have really enjoyed more time with the characters before things started going haywire towards the end.
I look forward to the next part of this story and finding out if my guesses on wtf is going on are correct!
I feel like we got a lot more from the characters with this book compared to the last one. They click together a bit more making their relationship make more sense where in the last book it seemed almost forced/rushed.
There's a lot jumped over in this one, and while I understand the need to progress the story rather than spend a ton of time with everything, I would have really enjoyed more time with the characters before things started going haywire towards the end.
I look forward to the next part of this story and finding out if my guesses on wtf is going on are correct!
December 31, 2021
Book 2 in the series, and I am already torn between not wanting it to end and wanting to know what Ali Dean has in store for Jude and Karis.
As the story continues to unfold, we get to see all our favorite characters and some of our least favorite. I enjoyed getting to see Jude and Karis figure out how to fit together in a relationship while being confronted with some crazy challenges. If you thought the ending to book 1 was intense, wait until the ending of book 2. Ali Dean is officially the unofficial queen of CRAZY, epic, cliffhanger, seat of your pants endings. I CANNOT wait for book 3.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
As the story continues to unfold, we get to see all our favorite characters and some of our least favorite. I enjoyed getting to see Jude and Karis figure out how to fit together in a relationship while being confronted with some crazy challenges. If you thought the ending to book 1 was intense, wait until the ending of book 2. Ali Dean is officially the unofficial queen of CRAZY, epic, cliffhanger, seat of your pants endings. I CANNOT wait for book 3.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
January 3, 2022
I need the third book in this series now and March seems too far away! In Wilder Match, you get to know Karis and Jude more and not just see them as two athletes who don’t trust each other. Karis is trying to let him in more but has a hard time as she has never had anyone to trust and depend on. She has always had to do everything for herself, which makes it harder for her to know how to handle Jude’s extremely protective side. Jude is afraid that he is getting in too deep with her while she is still holding back and not letting him in all the way. Just be prepared for the cliff hanger at the end because it is intense and will have you like wait what?!
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