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Wildrose Landing #3
Reckless
I thought the proposal was a joke at first. You would too, given the circumstances. Anyone would.
When my brother’s best friend asks me to marry him—right after we fell into bed together!—it’s not for love. And it’s certainly not because he has his eyes set on a happily ever after.
Oh no.
He wants me to be the future Mrs. Malone because he’s in a bind and “kind of needs a wife.”
But I’ve been head-over-heels, stupid-in-the-brain in love with the guy since I was sixteen. SIXTEEN.
While he’s talking about a business proposal, I’m staring at a dream come true.
Obviously, I should walk away from this crazy idea with my head held high, but when it comes to Jude, I’m weak. I always have been.
Plus, after our drunken rendezvous the night of my brother’s wedding, I’ve got some very real reasons to say yes.
I can get through this with my heart intact…can’t I?
When my brother’s best friend asks me to marry him—right after we fell into bed together!—it’s not for love. And it’s certainly not because he has his eyes set on a happily ever after.
Oh no.
He wants me to be the future Mrs. Malone because he’s in a bind and “kind of needs a wife.”
But I’ve been head-over-heels, stupid-in-the-brain in love with the guy since I was sixteen. SIXTEEN.
While he’s talking about a business proposal, I’m staring at a dream come true.
Obviously, I should walk away from this crazy idea with my head held high, but when it comes to Jude, I’m weak. I always have been.
Plus, after our drunken rendezvous the night of my brother’s wedding, I’ve got some very real reasons to say yes.
I can get through this with my heart intact…can’t I?
376 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2022
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Abby Brooks
54 books907 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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January 29, 2022
Reckless is a fake-marriage, brother’s best friend romance with all the feels. Alexander Prescott, Izzy’s older and famous author brother, has been friends with Jude Malone since high school, and she has loved him from afar ever since. I have read the first two books in this series, and you can easily read Reckless as a stand-alone as the author effortlessly introduces characters and their tie-in to our hero and heroine.
In book one of the Wildrose Landing series, Fearless, Alex meets girl next door, Evie, and their wedding takes place at that beginning of book three. The second book, Shameless, features widower and single-dad, Jack Cooper, finding love again with the eccentric Amelia.
Alex, Jack, Jude and their still single friend, Austin, are a tight knit group and I love all of their energy, support, witty banter, and interactions. In Reckless, it’s Jude’s turn as he tries to make sense of his feelings for the now very grown-up and off-limits, Izzy.
I liked Izzy from the very beginning as she owns a candy story in Wildrose Landing and is just so fun, kind, and caring. An easy spirit and a joy to be around, she seems to have it all except the man who has claimed her heart and doesn’t even know it. I felt all of Izzy’s longing and when she and Jude are seated next to each other at her brother’s wedding, she decides to throw caution to the wind and lets her guard down for one night of smoking hot passion.
Jude is so charismatic, and makes her an offer that simultaneously intrigues and angers her. I don’t blame the girl one bit, but it’s when you learn Jude’s backstory and the selfless reasons why he needs a wife, you will love him even more. They each have reasons for saying I do, and for the first time in over a decade, these two spend some quality time together and get to know each.
I loved their journey and how they both fought hard for their happily ever after. Love Alex as the protective older brother, and how her friends rallied around her for support and encouragement. Love his group of friends, and how they had to give Jude a talking to via a “Meeting of the Brotherhood.” There were many surprises as their story unfolded, and Jude’s grand gesture which was so intimate and personal just made me smile ear to ear and swoon.
Abby’s characters are so well written and relatable, they draw me in and don’t let go until long after the book is finished. Austin’s book will be the final book of this series, and I am so looking forward to reading his story as well as getting caught up with these other wonderful couples.
In book one of the Wildrose Landing series, Fearless, Alex meets girl next door, Evie, and their wedding takes place at that beginning of book three. The second book, Shameless, features widower and single-dad, Jack Cooper, finding love again with the eccentric Amelia.
Alex, Jack, Jude and their still single friend, Austin, are a tight knit group and I love all of their energy, support, witty banter, and interactions. In Reckless, it’s Jude’s turn as he tries to make sense of his feelings for the now very grown-up and off-limits, Izzy.
I liked Izzy from the very beginning as she owns a candy story in Wildrose Landing and is just so fun, kind, and caring. An easy spirit and a joy to be around, she seems to have it all except the man who has claimed her heart and doesn’t even know it. I felt all of Izzy’s longing and when she and Jude are seated next to each other at her brother’s wedding, she decides to throw caution to the wind and lets her guard down for one night of smoking hot passion.
Jude is so charismatic, and makes her an offer that simultaneously intrigues and angers her. I don’t blame the girl one bit, but it’s when you learn Jude’s backstory and the selfless reasons why he needs a wife, you will love him even more. They each have reasons for saying I do, and for the first time in over a decade, these two spend some quality time together and get to know each.
I loved their journey and how they both fought hard for their happily ever after. Love Alex as the protective older brother, and how her friends rallied around her for support and encouragement. Love his group of friends, and how they had to give Jude a talking to via a “Meeting of the Brotherhood.” There were many surprises as their story unfolded, and Jude’s grand gesture which was so intimate and personal just made me smile ear to ear and swoon.
Abby’s characters are so well written and relatable, they draw me in and don’t let go until long after the book is finished. Austin’s book will be the final book of this series, and I am so looking forward to reading his story as well as getting caught up with these other wonderful couples.
January 24, 2022
4 Star Review Reckless (Wildrose Landing #3) by Abby Brooks
Abby Brooks is a relatively new author to me. Although book three in the Wildrose Landing series I had no problem reading this as a stand alone. Although having said that I think I may have had a better understanding of the relationship between Izzy and Jude if I had read the previous books.
For Izzy, being asked to marry Jude Malone is a dream come true, after all she has been in love with him for years. I really felt for Izzy, she is such a caring wonderful woman and I was concerned that her heart would end up broken by Jude.
This was a well written, sweet, emotional story that ticked a number of the boxes for me. There was also a fair bit of miss communication which was a little frustrating at times. Can a relationship that starts out fake and quickly becomes complicated, work? Or are hearts doomed to be broken?
Abby Brooks is a relatively new author to me. Although book three in the Wildrose Landing series I had no problem reading this as a stand alone. Although having said that I think I may have had a better understanding of the relationship between Izzy and Jude if I had read the previous books.
For Izzy, being asked to marry Jude Malone is a dream come true, after all she has been in love with him for years. I really felt for Izzy, she is such a caring wonderful woman and I was concerned that her heart would end up broken by Jude.
This was a well written, sweet, emotional story that ticked a number of the boxes for me. There was also a fair bit of miss communication which was a little frustrating at times. Can a relationship that starts out fake and quickly becomes complicated, work? Or are hearts doomed to be broken?
January 31, 2022
We really enjoyed the story filled with sadness and heart and soul and a story that was emotional and one tugs on one's heartstrings.
Loved Jude and Izzy story, not your typical love story.
We thought they made an awesome couple and loved their chemistry but, their so-called relationship was a rocky one and mostly because trust was at the root of their issues along with their pasts. Jude's problem is he could be selfish at times but, other times, he was making Izzy pay for someone else's sinners his father's his father did him wrong, and he never let that hurt go.
Izzy was the whole package smart, sassy, had a sense of humor was loving and kind and had a huge part but, she too had family issues and once she brought her pain to the surface and faced she felt lighter and free.
Overall we loved their story filled with twists and turns but, it was one filled with love and friendship, family and pain and so much more. The story had wonderful characters. This first time author for us, and we really enjoyed our first read by them and can't wait to read the rest of this series.
Loved Jude and Izzy story, not your typical love story.
We thought they made an awesome couple and loved their chemistry but, their so-called relationship was a rocky one and mostly because trust was at the root of their issues along with their pasts. Jude's problem is he could be selfish at times but, other times, he was making Izzy pay for someone else's sinners his father's his father did him wrong, and he never let that hurt go.
Izzy was the whole package smart, sassy, had a sense of humor was loving and kind and had a huge part but, she too had family issues and once she brought her pain to the surface and faced she felt lighter and free.
Overall we loved their story filled with twists and turns but, it was one filled with love and friendship, family and pain and so much more. The story had wonderful characters. This first time author for us, and we really enjoyed our first read by them and can't wait to read the rest of this series.
February 1, 2022
Man, this was a surprisingly emotional romcom. Fake marriage is one of my favorite tropes, but it felt different because Izzy has been in love Jude for years and entering into a one-sided marriage to someone you really have feelings for seems like a recipe for heartache.
Izzy is a terrific character. She owns a candy story is definitely one of those people that everyone loves. Except, oddly, her parents. They can’t stop comparing her to her uber-successful brother. This poor girl cannot seem to win with them. I loved how Jude stood up for her and helped her recognize her worth.
Jude only gets more attractive when you realize why he wants a wife. He is just such a great guy and protective brother. I would have said yes to marrying him!
This book tackles some tough topics and makes you fall in love with the characters during their journey. I totally recommend it.
I read Reckless as a standalone, even though it’s 3rd in a series, and had no issues. I think you might have a better understanding of their friendship if you read the previous books, but it’s not necessary. Abby Brooks is a new author to me, but I’m definitely going to be reading more books from her!
Izzy is a terrific character. She owns a candy story is definitely one of those people that everyone loves. Except, oddly, her parents. They can’t stop comparing her to her uber-successful brother. This poor girl cannot seem to win with them. I loved how Jude stood up for her and helped her recognize her worth.
Jude only gets more attractive when you realize why he wants a wife. He is just such a great guy and protective brother. I would have said yes to marrying him!
This book tackles some tough topics and makes you fall in love with the characters during their journey. I totally recommend it.
I read Reckless as a standalone, even though it’s 3rd in a series, and had no issues. I think you might have a better understanding of their friendship if you read the previous books, but it’s not necessary. Abby Brooks is a new author to me, but I’m definitely going to be reading more books from her!
January 17, 2022
Beautiful, kindhearted Izzy gets her story but will she get the man she has been in love with forever?
Jude is happy go lucky, with a lady killer smile and an easy nature. When he finds himself in need of proof that he is responsible and settled he turns to Izzy for help.
Can she bring herself to help Jude? The very man who has held her heart for years? Her brothers best friend.
This story had me torn….I felt for Izzy so much as she tried to navigate her new normal whilst still trying to play it cool. With lots of changes to her life in such a short space of time. Then we have Jude….suddenly faced with this task of settling down and growing up….something he hadn’t considered doing and yet found himself ready for the challenge….or was he?
Some lovely moments and some frustrating ones all come together in a great story and a welcome visit to Wildrose Landing.
What’s next for these friends? Will Austin get his girl back or find someone new and more special to him? I can’t wait to find out!
Jude is happy go lucky, with a lady killer smile and an easy nature. When he finds himself in need of proof that he is responsible and settled he turns to Izzy for help.
Can she bring herself to help Jude? The very man who has held her heart for years? Her brothers best friend.
This story had me torn….I felt for Izzy so much as she tried to navigate her new normal whilst still trying to play it cool. With lots of changes to her life in such a short space of time. Then we have Jude….suddenly faced with this task of settling down and growing up….something he hadn’t considered doing and yet found himself ready for the challenge….or was he?
Some lovely moments and some frustrating ones all come together in a great story and a welcome visit to Wildrose Landing.
What’s next for these friends? Will Austin get his girl back or find someone new and more special to him? I can’t wait to find out!
February 7, 2022
Jude Malone needs a wife ASAP, and who better for it than Izzy Prescott? she is kind, smart, funny beautiful and independent. She's also hisr best friend's little sister and he's had a little crush on her since way back. And so is she. But that's a topic for another time... surely they can walk free from this arrangement as "friends".
Tropes: marriage of convenience, unexpected pregnancy, kinda second chance romance, small town. Can be read as a standalone.
I was expecting a light romcom but this book really said "Nope, I'm not gonna make it easy for you", and it ended up being completely emotional! Izzy has always had a crush on Jude, and when he finally gave her the time of day, he also asked her to marry him...as a favor. But this character was so understanding about Jude's situation that she ended up accepting it anyway, even when her own feelings were on the line. And Jude, the funny friend of the group, who always keeps his problems to himself, was a character full of good intentions, but bad executions. Somehow he always ended up screwing it, and that was funny, but it also brought a lot of heartache when both he and Izzy were caught up in her feelings without being able to show them out, still pretending that it was all a fake. Then he got it right, but not before Izzy made a decision for both of them (and frankly that was one of my favorite parts of the book, even if it was painful), and he had to fight. And then the happy ending came, with an extra epilogue and everything. I'm telling you, I discovered these books recently, but I'm loving all these characters; small town romances with a close knit group of friends are my weakness, and this author is really good at hooking you with her light and fun plots, with a dash of angst just to keep you on your toes 😉
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes: marriage of convenience, unexpected pregnancy, kinda second chance romance, small town. Can be read as a standalone.
I was expecting a light romcom but this book really said "Nope, I'm not gonna make it easy for you", and it ended up being completely emotional! Izzy has always had a crush on Jude, and when he finally gave her the time of day, he also asked her to marry him...as a favor. But this character was so understanding about Jude's situation that she ended up accepting it anyway, even when her own feelings were on the line. And Jude, the funny friend of the group, who always keeps his problems to himself, was a character full of good intentions, but bad executions. Somehow he always ended up screwing it, and that was funny, but it also brought a lot of heartache when both he and Izzy were caught up in her feelings without being able to show them out, still pretending that it was all a fake. Then he got it right, but not before Izzy made a decision for both of them (and frankly that was one of my favorite parts of the book, even if it was painful), and he had to fight. And then the happy ending came, with an extra epilogue and everything. I'm telling you, I discovered these books recently, but I'm loving all these characters; small town romances with a close knit group of friends are my weakness, and this author is really good at hooking you with her light and fun plots, with a dash of angst just to keep you on your toes 😉
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
February 1, 2022
Reckless is the third book in Abby Brook’s Wildrose Landing series. It can be read as a stand alone, but I think it’s better if you read the first two books because you get a bit more background on our two MCs, as well as supporting characters.
In regards to books in a series, Reckless follows a theme I’ve read in a handful of books recently and that’s that you can’t always judge a character at face value. That one character you didn’t like or thought was a bit of an ass in book 1 or 2, may just be misunderstood and actually pretty swoony by book 3. That’s what we get in bartender Jude. He’s in a bind at the beginning of the book and needs help. The one person who can help him is his best friend’s younger sister, Izzy, who’s been in love with him since she was 16. His marriage proposal is noble and although not well timed, it’s hard for Izzy to say no…eventually.
I love the relationships the MCs have with the supporting characters. They’re all friends, but they have their separate “support” groups and it leads to some pretty funny moments. This series has a lot of humor, but also can be pretty emotional. You really feel for Izzy throughout the book. She’s never felt first, having always been compared to her famous author brother, and it’s heartbreaking at times. Jude has his work cut out for him to prove that she’s not second best to him.
I’m not a huge fan of accidental pregnancy, but it’s books like this that change my mind about the trope. It’s done really well in Reckless. It is a subplot and not the main focus, so I didn’t mind it at all.
I’m really hoping we get a book for Austin because that’s touched on lightly throughout the book, so I’m really curious what happens with him.
Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 Stars
In regards to books in a series, Reckless follows a theme I’ve read in a handful of books recently and that’s that you can’t always judge a character at face value. That one character you didn’t like or thought was a bit of an ass in book 1 or 2, may just be misunderstood and actually pretty swoony by book 3. That’s what we get in bartender Jude. He’s in a bind at the beginning of the book and needs help. The one person who can help him is his best friend’s younger sister, Izzy, who’s been in love with him since she was 16. His marriage proposal is noble and although not well timed, it’s hard for Izzy to say no…eventually.
I love the relationships the MCs have with the supporting characters. They’re all friends, but they have their separate “support” groups and it leads to some pretty funny moments. This series has a lot of humor, but also can be pretty emotional. You really feel for Izzy throughout the book. She’s never felt first, having always been compared to her famous author brother, and it’s heartbreaking at times. Jude has his work cut out for him to prove that she’s not second best to him.
I’m not a huge fan of accidental pregnancy, but it’s books like this that change my mind about the trope. It’s done really well in Reckless. It is a subplot and not the main focus, so I didn’t mind it at all.
I’m really hoping we get a book for Austin because that’s touched on lightly throughout the book, so I’m really curious what happens with him.
Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 Stars
February 3, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
February 21, 2022
Cute
Not exactly what I was expecting, but I thought this story was cute. Both characters dive me nuts a few times… no worries - they redeemed themselves later.
Not exactly what I was expecting, but I thought this story was cute. Both characters dive me nuts a few times… no worries - they redeemed themselves later.
February 2, 2022
3.5 stars
Reckless is the third book in Brook’s Wildrose Landing series which will be at least a four book series. Fearless the first book in this series is what introduced me to Brook’s work and I was so impressed with that book that I read several of her earlier series while waiting for Shameless the next book in this series to be published. I can’t say I was equally as impressed with all of them as I was with Fearless but I did enjoy reading them all. Some more than others. Reckless unfortunately while a good story doesn’t live up to the standard Fearless set for this series.
I did enjoy this story hence the 3.5 star rating. I hesitate to begin this review with the things I didn’t like but since most of them came up early in the story, that’s how this review will roll.
None of these criticisms may matter to most readers but they did bother me and this is after all my review. Early in this story our male lead Jude bemoans the fact that Isabelle or Izzy his BFF Alex’s little sister has spent much of the past decade keeping him at arm’s length. Later he worries about how his awkward post sex impromptu marriage proposal may have ruined their long-time friendship. If Izzy has been actively trying to avoid him for the past decade, how could he claim they had a long-time friendship? Seemed more like an acquaintance to me. The reason he proposes to Izzy was ridiculous in any circumstances other than as a contemporary romance plot as was her eventual reason for accepting his proposal. The idea that these two were planning to spend a large part of the rest of their lives living in a sexless marriage of convenience was equally ridiculous even without the fact that they had off the charts sexual chemistry. After seeing Izzy’s parent’s in action it was understandable why she always felt like she wasn’t good enough. Still, once Jude explained to Izzy why he walked away from her in the middle of foreplay when she was willing to give him her virginity, now at 27 years old, she should have been able to get past her adolescent hurt feelings of rejection as if it was just proof she’d always be second to Alex, and accept the validity of his reasoning that she was a 16 year old high school sophomore and he was a 19 year old college student. That constitutes statutory rape in most states. It was Izzy’s insecurities more than anything Jude did that nearly tanked their relationship. Then there’s the fact that they both keep referring to their impending wedding as a fake wedding or a fake marriage even after they began to regularly have sex. The marriage was going to be legal and binding and they were living together and having sex so in what way was the marriage going to be fake? I liked the Izzy character but her constant harping that nobody ever chose her over Alex just because that was what her parents had done got tedious. I liked Jude but I really didn’t understand why he got so upset with Izzy asking him about his father. Nor did I understand why Izzy kept pushing him for more. Jude was right. She’d known him his entire life. What deep secret about his father or their relationship did she think was going to reveal more of Jude to her? I thought all of their friends, both the men and the women were great secondary characters. Brennan was a great kid but considering his childhood he was almost too perfect to be real.
Anyway despite all of my complaints about this book I did enjoy reading it and I hope I don’t discourage anyone else from doing the same.
Reckless is the third book in Brook’s Wildrose Landing series which will be at least a four book series. Fearless the first book in this series is what introduced me to Brook’s work and I was so impressed with that book that I read several of her earlier series while waiting for Shameless the next book in this series to be published. I can’t say I was equally as impressed with all of them as I was with Fearless but I did enjoy reading them all. Some more than others. Reckless unfortunately while a good story doesn’t live up to the standard Fearless set for this series.
I did enjoy this story hence the 3.5 star rating. I hesitate to begin this review with the things I didn’t like but since most of them came up early in the story, that’s how this review will roll.
None of these criticisms may matter to most readers but they did bother me and this is after all my review. Early in this story our male lead Jude bemoans the fact that Isabelle or Izzy his BFF Alex’s little sister has spent much of the past decade keeping him at arm’s length. Later he worries about how his awkward post sex impromptu marriage proposal may have ruined their long-time friendship. If Izzy has been actively trying to avoid him for the past decade, how could he claim they had a long-time friendship? Seemed more like an acquaintance to me. The reason he proposes to Izzy was ridiculous in any circumstances other than as a contemporary romance plot as was her eventual reason for accepting his proposal. The idea that these two were planning to spend a large part of the rest of their lives living in a sexless marriage of convenience was equally ridiculous even without the fact that they had off the charts sexual chemistry. After seeing Izzy’s parent’s in action it was understandable why she always felt like she wasn’t good enough. Still, once Jude explained to Izzy why he walked away from her in the middle of foreplay when she was willing to give him her virginity, now at 27 years old, she should have been able to get past her adolescent hurt feelings of rejection as if it was just proof she’d always be second to Alex, and accept the validity of his reasoning that she was a 16 year old high school sophomore and he was a 19 year old college student. That constitutes statutory rape in most states. It was Izzy’s insecurities more than anything Jude did that nearly tanked their relationship. Then there’s the fact that they both keep referring to their impending wedding as a fake wedding or a fake marriage even after they began to regularly have sex. The marriage was going to be legal and binding and they were living together and having sex so in what way was the marriage going to be fake? I liked the Izzy character but her constant harping that nobody ever chose her over Alex just because that was what her parents had done got tedious. I liked Jude but I really didn’t understand why he got so upset with Izzy asking him about his father. Nor did I understand why Izzy kept pushing him for more. Jude was right. She’d known him his entire life. What deep secret about his father or their relationship did she think was going to reveal more of Jude to her? I thought all of their friends, both the men and the women were great secondary characters. Brennan was a great kid but considering his childhood he was almost too perfect to be real.
Anyway despite all of my complaints about this book I did enjoy reading it and I hope I don’t discourage anyone else from doing the same.
February 9, 2022
Nothing says I love you more than a proposal but when the proposal comes right after a drunken night together is seems to lose its flair. So when Jude proposes to Izzy the romance part of it is left lacking. It does not matter that Izzy has loved him her entire life, it only matters that her brother's best friend needs her help. What happens between them will make the reader laugh out loud as well as wipe tears from their cheeks. I have always had a soft spot for Jude and Abby Brooks knocked his story right out of the park. A must read book in the series.
January 20, 2022
Reckless is the 3rd book in the Wildrose Landing series by Abby Brooks. This book can certainly be read as a stand-alone but having read the previous 2 books it helps add to the scope of all the tension between Izzy and Jude.
I am so excited that Izzy and Jude's story is here! I admit, I was not expecting the storyline that they were given at all but it turned out to be a really great surprise. Reckless is sweet yet emotional and peppered with fun, silly banter that just comes with ease from a lifetime of knowing each other. I love a good best friends little sister story- and come on, with Izzy having a brother as protective as Alex watching over her it's no wonder that Jude had decided long ago to stay away. It's the fake marriage thing that had me shocked when I first read the blurb- not to mention the reason for needing the marriage. Add in an accidental pregnancy with it and there's a lot happening- in all the best ways! I really truly loved these two together. The absolute ease of this relationship and how quickly the fake part felt like more to each of them almost felt too good to be true.
Izzy is such a sweet and wonderful character. She is kind, loyal, loving but also carries a deep emotional scar of never feeling like she is enough. Jude is a natural flirt and has an easygoing casual presence about him while still being a bit closed off and private. He has all these layers to his personality that he didn't even realize were there and it's fun to follow along as he has all these little mini epiphanies about himself. I loved getting to see his protective side, romantic side (Jude has some major swooniness going on) as well as his bedroom side with Izzy (these two have plenty of heat!) But peeling back all the layers of Jude reminded me of Evie in the first book of the series- Fearless, including how he shuts down when pushed too much.
I did go back and forth on whether to give this 4 or 5 stars- I got a little over frustrated when Jude and Izzy would go back and forth in their feels and relationship because neither one of them wanted to admit to feeling more. It felt like a lot BUT I will say I stayed at 5 because this story had so much going for it. I would have devoured this book all in one sitting had I not started it so late at night!
Do not skimp on going to the bonus epilogue either- that extra chapter had me all in my feels that I definitely shed some tears.
I am so excited that Izzy and Jude's story is here! I admit, I was not expecting the storyline that they were given at all but it turned out to be a really great surprise. Reckless is sweet yet emotional and peppered with fun, silly banter that just comes with ease from a lifetime of knowing each other. I love a good best friends little sister story- and come on, with Izzy having a brother as protective as Alex watching over her it's no wonder that Jude had decided long ago to stay away. It's the fake marriage thing that had me shocked when I first read the blurb- not to mention the reason for needing the marriage. Add in an accidental pregnancy with it and there's a lot happening- in all the best ways! I really truly loved these two together. The absolute ease of this relationship and how quickly the fake part felt like more to each of them almost felt too good to be true.
Izzy is such a sweet and wonderful character. She is kind, loyal, loving but also carries a deep emotional scar of never feeling like she is enough. Jude is a natural flirt and has an easygoing casual presence about him while still being a bit closed off and private. He has all these layers to his personality that he didn't even realize were there and it's fun to follow along as he has all these little mini epiphanies about himself. I loved getting to see his protective side, romantic side (Jude has some major swooniness going on) as well as his bedroom side with Izzy (these two have plenty of heat!) But peeling back all the layers of Jude reminded me of Evie in the first book of the series- Fearless, including how he shuts down when pushed too much.
I did go back and forth on whether to give this 4 or 5 stars- I got a little over frustrated when Jude and Izzy would go back and forth in their feels and relationship because neither one of them wanted to admit to feeling more. It felt like a lot BUT I will say I stayed at 5 because this story had so much going for it. I would have devoured this book all in one sitting had I not started it so late at night!
Do not skimp on going to the bonus epilogue either- that extra chapter had me all in my feels that I definitely shed some tears.
January 30, 2022
I have loved each visit to Wildrose Landing and was so excited that Abby Brooks took us back again for Jude and Izzy’s story. I love this wonderful group of friends and family and was especially curious about these two friends who clearly had a past together. And boy did their past collide with their plans for the future to make for a very exciting present!
While this is a friends to lovers, fake marriage story, it’s also a wonderful story of second chances – not just for Jude and Izzy as a couple but for their relationships with others that they love. Speaking of love, Izzy has loved Jude since they were teenagers, but thanks to his friendship with her big brother Alex, he was off limits. He was sweet, funny, charming and their chemistry was amazing, but he was also clueless to her feelings for him. Things change forever at Alex’s wedding reception when they finally give in to their undeniable chemistry and attraction. On top of that, Jude has reasons for needing a wife and asks for Izzy’s help. He sees her as kind, smart and driven – the perfect role model for his younger brother who needs positive influences in his life. She hesitates because she feels like he chose Alex over her years ago, only adding to her feelings of insecurity and of always being second best. As they navigate their fake marriage, they soon realize that their old feelings have never died. It’s just a matter of how hard they’re willing to fight to overcome the obstacles that get in their way and trust the true depth of their feelings for each other.
I love Abby’s writing and she gives us so many sweet, tender, amazing moments in this story. Jude and Izzy’s journey had me laughing, tearing up and completely swooning. (I even love their nicknames of Snow White and Prince Charming - which seem to subtly imply that fairy tales really do come true!) Reckless is a completely wonderful, incredibly romantic, steamy, small town love story with all the feels!
While this is a friends to lovers, fake marriage story, it’s also a wonderful story of second chances – not just for Jude and Izzy as a couple but for their relationships with others that they love. Speaking of love, Izzy has loved Jude since they were teenagers, but thanks to his friendship with her big brother Alex, he was off limits. He was sweet, funny, charming and their chemistry was amazing, but he was also clueless to her feelings for him. Things change forever at Alex’s wedding reception when they finally give in to their undeniable chemistry and attraction. On top of that, Jude has reasons for needing a wife and asks for Izzy’s help. He sees her as kind, smart and driven – the perfect role model for his younger brother who needs positive influences in his life. She hesitates because she feels like he chose Alex over her years ago, only adding to her feelings of insecurity and of always being second best. As they navigate their fake marriage, they soon realize that their old feelings have never died. It’s just a matter of how hard they’re willing to fight to overcome the obstacles that get in their way and trust the true depth of their feelings for each other.
I love Abby’s writing and she gives us so many sweet, tender, amazing moments in this story. Jude and Izzy’s journey had me laughing, tearing up and completely swooning. (I even love their nicknames of Snow White and Prince Charming - which seem to subtly imply that fairy tales really do come true!) Reckless is a completely wonderful, incredibly romantic, steamy, small town love story with all the feels!
January 24, 2022
When a man asks you to marry him you shouldn't laugh in his face... but that is exactly what Izzy did when Jude uttered the words she's been waiting to hear since she was a lovesick teen. Knowing Jude the way she does she honestly thought his proposal was a joke, but it was anything but. Sure his proposal doesn't come with love or the promise of a happily ever after... it's more of a life required necessity.
As much as she wants to say "yes" and go along with his plan, she knows the only way it is going to work without her heart getting shattered is to say "yes" and maintain a safe distance from him at all times. Because if she gets to close her heart will wander, and lead her to an epic disaster.
Reckless is the wonderfully penned story of two friends that come together for the purposes of convenience and necessity and wind up finding something they never knew was possible. Jude needs a wife so he can appear responsible and stable enough to adopt his step-sibling. He can't ask just any woman to go along with his plan, so he turns to a safe bet and asks Izzy to help him out. Not realizing that Izzy has wanted to hear those words from him since she first became infatuated with him as a teen. It seems like an easy enough situation to manage, but somewhere along the way their hearts become involved and suddenly things take a sharp turn that he didn't see coming!
Once these two get over the fact that there is nothing fake about their marriage and start to embrace this new direction their hearts are leading them in, you will find your heart skipping a beat right along with theirs's. I enjoyed watching them go from fake to more, their captivating story brought smiles, feels and swoons the whole through! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
As much as she wants to say "yes" and go along with his plan, she knows the only way it is going to work without her heart getting shattered is to say "yes" and maintain a safe distance from him at all times. Because if she gets to close her heart will wander, and lead her to an epic disaster.
Reckless is the wonderfully penned story of two friends that come together for the purposes of convenience and necessity and wind up finding something they never knew was possible. Jude needs a wife so he can appear responsible and stable enough to adopt his step-sibling. He can't ask just any woman to go along with his plan, so he turns to a safe bet and asks Izzy to help him out. Not realizing that Izzy has wanted to hear those words from him since she first became infatuated with him as a teen. It seems like an easy enough situation to manage, but somewhere along the way their hearts become involved and suddenly things take a sharp turn that he didn't see coming!
Once these two get over the fact that there is nothing fake about their marriage and start to embrace this new direction their hearts are leading them in, you will find your heart skipping a beat right along with theirs's. I enjoyed watching them go from fake to more, their captivating story brought smiles, feels and swoons the whole through! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
March 22, 2025
Von Abby Brooks habe ich bereits ein paar Bücher gelesen und auch Band 1 der Reihe rund um Wildrose Landing. Als ich dann gesehen habe, dass Band 3 auch kommen würde, habe ich mich umso mehr gefreut, endlich auch die Story um Izzy und Jude lesen zu können.
Der Schreibstil war hier sehr flüssig, leicht und ich war wirklich ratzfatz durch. Das ging echt schnell, denn ich war von der ersten Seite an wieder in Wildrose Landing und der Clique rund um die Prescott Geschwister mit drin. Wie ein Nachhausekommen. Abby Brooks hatte mich sofort gecatched.
Izzy und Jude kennt man ja aus den vorherigen Büchern und so hatte man am Rand schon was von ihnen erfahren.
Mir gefiel Izzy als weibliche Prota sehr gut, denn sie macht von Anfang an eine ziemliche Entwicklung durch. Sie wirkt immer ein bisschen unscheinbar neben ihrem bekannten Bruder, was sicher auch der eigenen Familie geschuldet ist. Sie blüht während der Geschichte regelrecht auf und steht für sich und ihr Leben ein. Sie fordert ihr eigenes Glück ein und das nicht auf eine rücksichtslose Art wie vielleicht der Titel vermuten lassen könnte, nein, sie wird stark, selbstbewusst und weiss was sie will und verdient hat.
Jude war mir zu Beginn echt ein Rätsel. Den Antrag den er Izzy nach einer gemeinsamen Nacht macht war echt crazy. Vor allem wenn man als LeserIn weiss, dass Izzy schon seit Jahren unsterblich in ihn verliebt ist. Dass sein Motiv dafür aber ganz wo anders liegt, zeigt, dass er echt ein Herz aus Gold hat. Er wirkt zu Beginn ein bisschen unbedarft, der Sunnyboy von nebenan, den alle toll finden und der immer bei jeder Party die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zieht. Das viel mehr hinter dieser Fassade steckt, wird erst im Lauf der Story klarer.
Mir gefiel dieser Teil der Reihe sehr gut und ich bin froh, dass auch Izzy ihr Happy End bekommen hat.
Der Schreibstil war hier sehr flüssig, leicht und ich war wirklich ratzfatz durch. Das ging echt schnell, denn ich war von der ersten Seite an wieder in Wildrose Landing und der Clique rund um die Prescott Geschwister mit drin. Wie ein Nachhausekommen. Abby Brooks hatte mich sofort gecatched.
Izzy und Jude kennt man ja aus den vorherigen Büchern und so hatte man am Rand schon was von ihnen erfahren.
Mir gefiel Izzy als weibliche Prota sehr gut, denn sie macht von Anfang an eine ziemliche Entwicklung durch. Sie wirkt immer ein bisschen unscheinbar neben ihrem bekannten Bruder, was sicher auch der eigenen Familie geschuldet ist. Sie blüht während der Geschichte regelrecht auf und steht für sich und ihr Leben ein. Sie fordert ihr eigenes Glück ein und das nicht auf eine rücksichtslose Art wie vielleicht der Titel vermuten lassen könnte, nein, sie wird stark, selbstbewusst und weiss was sie will und verdient hat.
Jude war mir zu Beginn echt ein Rätsel. Den Antrag den er Izzy nach einer gemeinsamen Nacht macht war echt crazy. Vor allem wenn man als LeserIn weiss, dass Izzy schon seit Jahren unsterblich in ihn verliebt ist. Dass sein Motiv dafür aber ganz wo anders liegt, zeigt, dass er echt ein Herz aus Gold hat. Er wirkt zu Beginn ein bisschen unbedarft, der Sunnyboy von nebenan, den alle toll finden und der immer bei jeder Party die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zieht. Das viel mehr hinter dieser Fassade steckt, wird erst im Lauf der Story klarer.
Mir gefiel dieser Teil der Reihe sehr gut und ich bin froh, dass auch Izzy ihr Happy End bekommen hat.
February 2, 2022
I couldn't put it down. I mean... I had a million other things to do and there I was on Chapter 15 in a blink of an eye. I started the book thinking I'll just read a few chapters to get a memory of Wildrose Landing back in my head and BOOM... everything just fell away and I had to know if Jude and Izzy were going to last.
Oh my swoony stars! Jude just couldn't get out of his own way and be perfect all at the same time. Absolutely rooting for him each step of the way to just figure it out, but like most of us he did not until it was almost all lost. And Izzy. Sweet, adorable Isabella. The amount of tears that built right along side of her was astonishing since I wasn't expecting depth of feeling along with this cute "I've loved my brother's bestie forever" story. The motions she has to go through with her world turning upside down and those parents -- oh I have experience with those people.
I think that's what gets me about writers like Abby Brooks. They always have a moment where you are going along in a story and next thing you know you are finding yourself in one or both of the main characters. That connection we all find when reading is phenomenal because of amazing authors. Abby is one of those and you don't want to miss out on her works!
Oh my swoony stars! Jude just couldn't get out of his own way and be perfect all at the same time. Absolutely rooting for him each step of the way to just figure it out, but like most of us he did not until it was almost all lost. And Izzy. Sweet, adorable Isabella. The amount of tears that built right along side of her was astonishing since I wasn't expecting depth of feeling along with this cute "I've loved my brother's bestie forever" story. The motions she has to go through with her world turning upside down and those parents -- oh I have experience with those people.
I think that's what gets me about writers like Abby Brooks. They always have a moment where you are going along in a story and next thing you know you are finding yourself in one or both of the main characters. That connection we all find when reading is phenomenal because of amazing authors. Abby is one of those and you don't want to miss out on her works!
January 24, 2022
“Reckless” is a sweet story about falling for your brother’s best friend while figuring out life as you go.
Jude and Izzy have known each other for most of their lives. Jude is Alex’s best friend and Izzy has always had a crush on him. One night that leads to an accidental pregnancy and a proposal so Jude can adopt his half brother, has Izzy living out a dream she always wanted. To be Mrs. Malone and be seen. But past insecurities start to creep in and put doubts in her head.
I enjoyed this story even if Izzy did let her insecurities get to her. That to me is relatable so that adds something to the story. Their relationship that started out fake went to real super quick once Jude realized something that had been brewing for him for years but he always saw his best friend’s sister off limits. I had loved Jude in the past books and was happy that he finally got his story. And Izzy is as sweet as can be which works out nicely since she owns a candy shop. The story does get emotional when you’re reading about Izzy's struggle to realize that she is good enough. There are some frustrating moments with Jude and Izzy both being stubborn but we get the HEA that they need. The epilogue was super sweet and I’m hoping we get Austin’s story next.
Jude and Izzy have known each other for most of their lives. Jude is Alex’s best friend and Izzy has always had a crush on him. One night that leads to an accidental pregnancy and a proposal so Jude can adopt his half brother, has Izzy living out a dream she always wanted. To be Mrs. Malone and be seen. But past insecurities start to creep in and put doubts in her head.
I enjoyed this story even if Izzy did let her insecurities get to her. That to me is relatable so that adds something to the story. Their relationship that started out fake went to real super quick once Jude realized something that had been brewing for him for years but he always saw his best friend’s sister off limits. I had loved Jude in the past books and was happy that he finally got his story. And Izzy is as sweet as can be which works out nicely since she owns a candy shop. The story does get emotional when you’re reading about Izzy's struggle to realize that she is good enough. There are some frustrating moments with Jude and Izzy both being stubborn but we get the HEA that they need. The epilogue was super sweet and I’m hoping we get Austin’s story next.
January 27, 2022
Abby is a new-to-me author and I loved this book! It had a really nice balance of sweet romance and heavy drama. It reminded me a lot of other really popular books in that regard! This is book 3 in the series, but I MISSED nothing but my not reading the others and now I’m going to go back and read the others. Izzy has been in love with her older brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember. When he proposes to her right after they sleep together, she thinks he’s making another one of this famous light-hearted, tension-relieving jokes. But, Jude isn’t joking. He needs a wife, and fast. For Jude, Izzy is the only one he could imagine asking something this big of. For Izzy, her dream became a base joke.
When these two decide to make it work, they get more than they bargain for. After all, marriages are hard, but they’re harder when you’re getting to know someone at the same time. Izzy and Jude suffered a lot from their own personal demons preventing them from going all-in. But after growing, what they build is really something special.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
When these two decide to make it work, they get more than they bargain for. After all, marriages are hard, but they’re harder when you’re getting to know someone at the same time. Izzy and Jude suffered a lot from their own personal demons preventing them from going all-in. But after growing, what they build is really something special.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 30, 2022
4.5 Stars for Reckless ( Wildrose Landing #3)
This book has something for everyone, it’s a romcom but it’s also emotional and if fake marriages are your troupe, Reckless should certainly be on your radar.
This is Izzy and Jude’s story and boy do they have a tale to tell.
Izzy has secretly been in love with her brothers best friend for many years so when he needed a fake wife she didn’t hesitate when he asked her to help out. What she didn’t expect was to find out was the feelings she felt , he felt as well so what happens when lines get crossed, what happens when a fake marriage is no longer fake ….
Izzy is a wonderful character, she is owns her own candy store and she is as sweet as the candy she sells but she is also sassy, just a bit quirky and very independent and that makes her the girl we would all love as a friend. Reckless ticked my boxes, I loved the characters and I found myself engrossed in their emotional journey. This is book 3 in the series and I do believe it can be read as a stand-alone but I will certainly be going back to read the previous books as soon as time permits.
This book has something for everyone, it’s a romcom but it’s also emotional and if fake marriages are your troupe, Reckless should certainly be on your radar.
This is Izzy and Jude’s story and boy do they have a tale to tell.
Izzy has secretly been in love with her brothers best friend for many years so when he needed a fake wife she didn’t hesitate when he asked her to help out. What she didn’t expect was to find out was the feelings she felt , he felt as well so what happens when lines get crossed, what happens when a fake marriage is no longer fake ….
Izzy is a wonderful character, she is owns her own candy store and she is as sweet as the candy she sells but she is also sassy, just a bit quirky and very independent and that makes her the girl we would all love as a friend. Reckless ticked my boxes, I loved the characters and I found myself engrossed in their emotional journey. This is book 3 in the series and I do believe it can be read as a stand-alone but I will certainly be going back to read the previous books as soon as time permits.
January 25, 2022
Jude and Izzy were awesome. Both great characters that I wanted to spend time with as though they were friends of mine.
Izzy and Jude have loved each other forever. But so much has happened over the years that Izzy doesn’t want to risk her heart and Jude doesn’t recognize his true feelings.
Then one teenager and one teenage dream come true later and it all changes. Jude needs a wife and Izzy’s walls start to fall. Everything gets a little mixed up with lots of emotions involved. That’s when it gets good for the reader. The story takes off from there and we get to experience all the emotions and struggles these two go thru. What a great experience!!!
Love the town of Wildrose Landing. It reminds me of my favorite Cape Cod small town. Loved the tie in to the Hutton Hotel where Alex and Evie spent their honeymoon. So, happy to see Izzy get angry with her parents.
So much to read and we get to check in with Everyone in Wildrose Landing again. Just a great book. I throughly enjoyed it.
Izzy and Jude have loved each other forever. But so much has happened over the years that Izzy doesn’t want to risk her heart and Jude doesn’t recognize his true feelings.
Then one teenager and one teenage dream come true later and it all changes. Jude needs a wife and Izzy’s walls start to fall. Everything gets a little mixed up with lots of emotions involved. That’s when it gets good for the reader. The story takes off from there and we get to experience all the emotions and struggles these two go thru. What a great experience!!!
Love the town of Wildrose Landing. It reminds me of my favorite Cape Cod small town. Loved the tie in to the Hutton Hotel where Alex and Evie spent their honeymoon. So, happy to see Izzy get angry with her parents.
So much to read and we get to check in with Everyone in Wildrose Landing again. Just a great book. I throughly enjoyed it.
January 31, 2022
Reckless is a fantastic brother's best friend romance. This Abby Brooks gem is everything I love about this trope.
From the start, I feel in love with Jude and Izzy. These two have been longing for one another for years. But Jude has long known that Izzy was off limits.
Add in a one night stand, a proposal, and an accidental pregnancy, and things start to progress between the two. And wow, it gets so good between them!
Omg. I just love these two. Their story is riveting, with some tension and angst. Of course, there's plenty of doubts and some big obstacles, but I never doubted they'd eventually find their way.
Written in alternating first person pov, both characters fully come to life. Both characters have some issues in their backgrounds that have led them to be the way they are.
Reckless is a feel-good, wonderful read. I couldn't put this Abby Brooks book down, leaving me reading it late into the night. This is a must read for any fans of brother's best friends romances.
From the start, I feel in love with Jude and Izzy. These two have been longing for one another for years. But Jude has long known that Izzy was off limits.
Add in a one night stand, a proposal, and an accidental pregnancy, and things start to progress between the two. And wow, it gets so good between them!
Omg. I just love these two. Their story is riveting, with some tension and angst. Of course, there's plenty of doubts and some big obstacles, but I never doubted they'd eventually find their way.
Written in alternating first person pov, both characters fully come to life. Both characters have some issues in their backgrounds that have led them to be the way they are.
Reckless is a feel-good, wonderful read. I couldn't put this Abby Brooks book down, leaving me reading it late into the night. This is a must read for any fans of brother's best friends romances.
January 30, 2022
3.6 ⭐
This is the first book I read by the author and although it's the 3rd book in the series it can be read as a standalone.
It's a combo of some of my favourite troops like small town romance, brothers bestfriend, fake relationship, surprise baby, second chance romance.
I felt for both Jude and Izzy. They had their own insecurities and baggage which they slowly work on. There were many moments between them which makes you swoon.
This small town romance not just makes you fall in love with the romance and story but all the people in it. There is a certain charm in Wildrose Landing which pulls you right in.
There were 2 major disappointments for me due to which I couldn't give it a 5⭐. First being Izzy projecting her insecurities on her relationship with Jude. I sympathies with her and understand but overall I did not like that. Next thing was Alex not taking a stand for Izzy. He was upset but never actually did anything about it.
Apart, from which I absolutely loved the story.
I received an ARC copy for a honest review 😊.
This is the first book I read by the author and although it's the 3rd book in the series it can be read as a standalone.
It's a combo of some of my favourite troops like small town romance, brothers bestfriend, fake relationship, surprise baby, second chance romance.
I felt for both Jude and Izzy. They had their own insecurities and baggage which they slowly work on. There were many moments between them which makes you swoon.
This small town romance not just makes you fall in love with the romance and story but all the people in it. There is a certain charm in Wildrose Landing which pulls you right in.
There were 2 major disappointments for me due to which I couldn't give it a 5⭐. First being Izzy projecting her insecurities on her relationship with Jude. I sympathies with her and understand but overall I did not like that. Next thing was Alex not taking a stand for Izzy. He was upset but never actually did anything about it.
Apart, from which I absolutely loved the story.
I received an ARC copy for a honest review 😊.
January 24, 2022
"Can I just say - Small Town romances rock!!! I love everything about them, even the annoying everyone knowing your business part as well.
It was great to step back into Wildrose Landing. Reckless does feature the previous two books characters but I would definitely say that Jude & Izzy’s story still reads as a stand-alone.
I love a fake marriage trope, and Abby’s version is outstanding. I could feel the chemistry these two had drip from the pages. But that certainly didn’t make for a smooth sailing relationship. Both have baggage from their pasts that end being a factor in their present. I did feel for Izzy though, she always felt like she was a second choice for everyone. So all I am going to say more about that without giving away a whole heap of the story - the grand gesture towards the end of the story made my heart happy and I loved reading that for Izzy. Hopefully Austin ends up with his own story as well. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book."
It was great to step back into Wildrose Landing. Reckless does feature the previous two books characters but I would definitely say that Jude & Izzy’s story still reads as a stand-alone.
I love a fake marriage trope, and Abby’s version is outstanding. I could feel the chemistry these two had drip from the pages. But that certainly didn’t make for a smooth sailing relationship. Both have baggage from their pasts that end being a factor in their present. I did feel for Izzy though, she always felt like she was a second choice for everyone. So all I am going to say more about that without giving away a whole heap of the story - the grand gesture towards the end of the story made my heart happy and I loved reading that for Izzy. Hopefully Austin ends up with his own story as well. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book."
January 30, 2022
Reckless by: Abby Brooks
Reckless is a wonderful story of friendship, love, and devotion. This book is #3 in the Wildrose Landing series but can certainly be read as a stand-alone. I loved the tease of what was in store for Izzy and Jude in Fearless and Shameless.
Everyone seems to know how Izzy feels about Jude, so of course their friends are concerned when they announce that they are getting married. Learning how to navigate all of the changes, their feelings, and how their past plays into their future is just too much when they are lacking a foundation and harboring secrets. Can they honor their commitments? Will love be enough? These are all reasons to continue to turn each page.
Izzy is a great friend, has a big heart, and runs a successful business. She is the character that would fit right in with your friend group. But she has always felt that others think she is not enough. Read to see her journey with Jude and find out if she is enough for Jude and how he can show her.
Jude pulls out some beautifully romantic stops, but are they for the right reasons? Abby Brooks has her readers loving him at the same time as cussing him. She picked Izzy to be the best character to call him out, when he needs it.
The town…the people…the stories! Abby Brooks’ characters are real, genuine, and believable.
Reckless is a wonderful story of friendship, love, and devotion. This book is #3 in the Wildrose Landing series but can certainly be read as a stand-alone. I loved the tease of what was in store for Izzy and Jude in Fearless and Shameless.
Everyone seems to know how Izzy feels about Jude, so of course their friends are concerned when they announce that they are getting married. Learning how to navigate all of the changes, their feelings, and how their past plays into their future is just too much when they are lacking a foundation and harboring secrets. Can they honor their commitments? Will love be enough? These are all reasons to continue to turn each page.
Izzy is a great friend, has a big heart, and runs a successful business. She is the character that would fit right in with your friend group. But she has always felt that others think she is not enough. Read to see her journey with Jude and find out if she is enough for Jude and how he can show her.
Jude pulls out some beautifully romantic stops, but are they for the right reasons? Abby Brooks has her readers loving him at the same time as cussing him. She picked Izzy to be the best character to call him out, when he needs it.
The town…the people…the stories! Abby Brooks’ characters are real, genuine, and believable.
January 29, 2022
4.5🌟🌟🌟🌟✨
Older brothers best friend if it's what you love then this should be on your kindle, in your wish list, on tour TBR.
We have Jude the charismatic, hotter then hot best friend. Or Charming!
Izzy the little sister she's kinda quirky, sassy, independent, smart and of course her brothers BFF thinks she's hot! Also known as Snow!
Alex the protective older brother who has warned his friend/s to stay away from his little sister or else.
But Jude he needs a wife, and Izzy well she's the kindest person Jude knows willing to help anyone in need. But boy does he make a mess of asking.
And really Izzy makes a mess of accepting. But damn they are so cute together and doing it all so wrong you want to smack them both.
It was a little predictable, but it's heart warming and heart breaking and there's so much love and friendship. Your not going to want to miss it.
I have voluntarily left this review.
Older brothers best friend if it's what you love then this should be on your kindle, in your wish list, on tour TBR.
We have Jude the charismatic, hotter then hot best friend. Or Charming!
Izzy the little sister she's kinda quirky, sassy, independent, smart and of course her brothers BFF thinks she's hot! Also known as Snow!
Alex the protective older brother who has warned his friend/s to stay away from his little sister or else.
But Jude he needs a wife, and Izzy well she's the kindest person Jude knows willing to help anyone in need. But boy does he make a mess of asking.
And really Izzy makes a mess of accepting. But damn they are so cute together and doing it all so wrong you want to smack them both.
It was a little predictable, but it's heart warming and heart breaking and there's so much love and friendship. Your not going to want to miss it.
I have voluntarily left this review.
January 31, 2022
4 Stars!
I'm a semi-seasoned reader when it comes to Abby Brooks, and y'all this might just be on the list to be a top favorite of mine by her.
The third in the Wildrose Landing series and my first in this series... that blurb is what initially drew me in to this book, this series but gahh, I stayed for all the feels and all the words Abby gave me.
Reckless tells us Izzy and Jude's story and I promise, you don't want to miss out on meeting these two for a single moment. I mean brother's best friend / (kinda)fake marriage (not really!) all rolled into one beauty. What a journey this was!
I've already downloaded the first two I've missed in this series, and I'm definitely going back to where this series all started.
I totally recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
I'm a semi-seasoned reader when it comes to Abby Brooks, and y'all this might just be on the list to be a top favorite of mine by her.
The third in the Wildrose Landing series and my first in this series... that blurb is what initially drew me in to this book, this series but gahh, I stayed for all the feels and all the words Abby gave me.
Reckless tells us Izzy and Jude's story and I promise, you don't want to miss out on meeting these two for a single moment. I mean brother's best friend / (kinda)fake marriage (not really!) all rolled into one beauty. What a journey this was!
I've already downloaded the first two I've missed in this series, and I'm definitely going back to where this series all started.
I totally recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
January 25, 2022
I’ve always been a huge fan of Abby Brooks’ books. They literally never disappoint & this one was absolutely no different. It ripped me apart & then stitched me back together. Jude & Izzy were so good together & I love how their relationship formed into something so much greater than just surface level love. I’m really hoping there’s going to be a book about Brennen. He added so much to the story as a supporting character.
Whatever book is going to come out next, I know it’ll be awesome bc that’s all Abby writes… amazing content!
Whatever book is going to come out next, I know it’ll be awesome bc that’s all Abby writes… amazing content!
February 3, 2022
I absolutely enjoyed Izzy’s Story; it did hit on all of my emotions. Every girl waits for her crush to notice her, but when he leads with a fake proposal? I would have laughed it off as well.
Jude needs a wife, as his lawyer has advised him that this is the best plan.
I love returning to Wildrose Landing, Izzy and Jude working together to make things work between them. My favorite book so far in the series, but it can stand alone. I had a hard time putting this one book down.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Jude needs a wife, as his lawyer has advised him that this is the best plan.
I love returning to Wildrose Landing, Izzy and Jude working together to make things work between them. My favorite book so far in the series, but it can stand alone. I had a hard time putting this one book down.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
February 21, 2022
Izzy and Jude have been in love since forever. Between her eternal crush and his avoiding the fact, they are really a lost case. After a passionate night, Jude out of the blue asks Izzy for her hand only to help him with an issue. Wait, is he really serious? He really is and Izzy decides to accept also because a consequence occurred after their one night stand. 🤭. It may seem that this is a never-ending mess but Izzy and Jude have great character so get ready to enjoy another amazing small town romance, perfectly wrapped in a box full of love!
February 1, 2022
I was excited for Izzy and Jude! I loved getting to see little glimpses of them in the previous books leading up to this. Reckless was the third book in Abby’s Wildrose Landing series. It can be read as a stand-alone but I suggest reading them all, they are just that good! It was super sweet, full of emotions, and had all the chemistry!
When Jude proposed to Izzy, she pretty much laughed it off. Only, he was being serious! He needed a wife and who was she kidding, of course she said yes. After all, she had been in love with him for years!
Jude knew it was all business but Izzy was having trouble distinguishing reality from fantasy, especially as time went on. When everything started crashing down around them, would they be able to hold on or would hearts ending up being broken?
Oh Izzy! I felt all the things throughout this book. I was rooting for them the entire time! I loved the banter and how they eventually found their way. Can’t wait for the next installment of this fun series!
When Jude proposed to Izzy, she pretty much laughed it off. Only, he was being serious! He needed a wife and who was she kidding, of course she said yes. After all, she had been in love with him for years!
Jude knew it was all business but Izzy was having trouble distinguishing reality from fantasy, especially as time went on. When everything started crashing down around them, would they be able to hold on or would hearts ending up being broken?
Oh Izzy! I felt all the things throughout this book. I was rooting for them the entire time! I loved the banter and how they eventually found their way. Can’t wait for the next installment of this fun series!
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