Finding the Road to Us

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Finding the Road to Us by Carrie Ann Ryan was a rollercoaster ride and I didn't want to tell down. There are so many things I loved about this story. The Wilders are a big family who thrives on love and support and it's just so heartwarming to read about it. You won't get lost even with the extensive secondary characters. Elliot and Trace are alpha with emotional scars in the best possible way. Sidney was lost and hurt when she first met them but their broken pieces just fit perfectly. It was intense and heartbreaking and also..healing. It was also super spicy like panty melting ovaries exploding kindle burning hot.

Elliot and Trace had a hidden attraction for some time now. Elliot is the youngest and the last single Wilder and he works relentlessly to plan the empire the brothers are building together. He is an ex military and the trauma from the war has left him afraid to fall in love again. But first Trace and then Sidney made him realize that he would rather die than not spending his life with two people he loves most. Trace has come from a wealthy family but he never wanted the riches. He has made a name of himself and own a prestigious security company, much to his family's disapproval. Falling for a man and woman at the same time won't help but he doesn't care. He technically works for the Wilders as the person who takes care of their security but that didn't stop him from falling for Elliot.

Sidney's situation was the most complex. Her first meeting with these gorgeous sexy men when she was left at alter and they consoled her. She felt a connection to both of them. Her family is just terrible. Always putting her down, hurting her feelings, undermining her achievements..but she is strong and these men helped her to see herself in a new way. She slayed her own demons..and some of Elliot's too. The chemistry was just too hot to handle. Sex wasn't a problem at all. They just had to work through their feelings. Sidney pushed aside her insecurities and took a blind leap..and she is fortunate the two dynamic charming possessive protective heroes were there to catch her!

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Gladys

14k reviews162 followers

December 8, 2023

This tantalizing romance tugged heartily on my heartstrings and had me swimming in an ocean of feels. Sidney, Trace and Elliot story is rich with intense emotions, sweetness, heart and spice. It is a truly beautiful romance that packs a punch. I loved it.

Dar

4,545 reviews94 followers

November 30, 2023

I just really enjoyed these three so much! They had amazing chemistry, and while they had big emotions, and big feels, they had a light and love to them that simply shone through everything. They weren’t Sally Sunshines, and things weren’t fake, they just love life and it showed. I also loved how, with all the ex’s and toxic family (obviously not the Wilders!) the hurting moment was something completely unexpected. Extra bonus, we get set up and meet the Wilder cousins, and those men are very intriguing. But, our trio, in this book, they are wonderful perfection and I loved them <3

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Sabrina

300 reviews

December 5, 2023

We are getting to meet the final Wilder brother still standing. Elliot Wilder has a lot of secrets that are weighing on him and he doesn’t even realize how much. He has always followed along and done things because his siblings have done them. He’s not sure of a lot of things these days but one thing he knows for sure is he is in love with Trace but it will never happen.

Trace has a lot of secrets and he’s good at keeping them. He’s distanced himself from his family as much as he can because he wants to be nothing like them nor fall in line so he has started his own business and joined with the Wilders protecting the family and guests. He knows one thing that he has feelings for someone that he can never have….

Sidney a woman from a family who she firmly believes the opposite of everything they believe in. She has done her best to work to build her business and be independent from them. When she is having the the wedding of her mother and sisters doing at the Wilder Winery the unthinkable happens..every brides nightmare. Trace and Elliot are there to help her get through it.

A year later their story begins. It will be a time for spilling secrets, admitting truths and healing. Their future will not be easy but they have to decide if that’s what they want, if they can have it and if tragedy doesn’t take it all away.

Kylee

3,002 reviews56 followers

Finding the Road to Us was an emotional roller coaster ride with Elliott, Trace and Sidney. Three people who had found a connection but doubted that this could be a permanent a thing. The chemistry between the three was scorching hot but was also filled with passion and love. A story that showed three individuals who had each been through their own trauma when it came to love and matters of the heart finding the road to happiness in a relationship that gave them support and a bond that could not be broken. I am normally one to struggle in threesomes but this story just hit the right spot, I found myself holding my breath when I thought one of them might walk away as this relationship needed the three of them to work. A beautiful story that touches your heart.

Keathe

510 reviews28 followers

Finding the Road to Us is the story of youngest Wilder brother, Elliott, rounding out the stories of all the Wilder siblings. For anyone who has read about the Wilders before, this is another great romantic story for the series. It is the first polyamorous relationship in the series, which I really enjoyed.

The timing felt a little weird if you are like me and reading the Montogomery Legacy series in tandem with this one. That series also just had its first polyamorous relationship. Honestly, I would have preferred this one to be a MM romance between just Trace and Elliott as those two have had flirtations and have been around each other in the books for a while now. The FMC in this story is new to the series and we meet her as she is being left at the alter by her groom as the Wilders are hosting their wedding. We then move forward a year, and the three characters haven't been able to get the others out of their minds. The whole 'we all felt a vibe when we were helping this newly jilted woman' was a little strange for me.

Aside from my reservations about that, I still love this series and this was a great addition. Just not my favorite from Carrie.

Thank you to Give Me Books PR for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Becky

1,251 reviews123 followers

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"Finding the Road to Us" is not just a romance; it's a story of self-discovery, acceptance, and the strength found in unexpected bonds. The characters' struggles and triumphs are woven together seamlessly, creating a narrative that is both heartwarming and emotionally charged. With its exploration of love, identity, and the unpredictable nature of life, this MMF romance is a compelling and satisfying read for fans of the genre.

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Julie Booklover

2,112 reviews104 followers

4.5 stars

I loved this latest book about the Wilder Brothers. Elliott’s story did not disappoint, and we see glimpses into the future as the Wilder cousins are introduced. As Elliott is the last single Wilder, I thought the series was winding down.

Elliott, Trace, and Sidney take us on a ride with plenty of emotions as we uncover the pasts of all three characters. Throughout the discovery, they are there for each other, toxic families and exes. As secrets are revealed and hearts are healed, the three who each have had trauma in their lives, find love.

Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

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Alice

2,312 reviews53 followers

January 1, 2024

This fell pretty flat for me. I don't think the author knew how to tackle a throuple and it shows, the dynamic of a polyamorous couple just didn't come across.

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Amanda Brittany

84 reviews

November 9, 2025

Audiobook is in dual narration. It would have been so much better in duet. I really liked this story as it was different from the first 5 books. I loved the trio. The spice could have been better and i would have liked more conflict with the family’s of Trace and Sidney. Elliott’s fears and issues were recycled from the other brother Elijah. Over I I enjoyed it. HEA of course.

Heather M Jones-Lancto

278 reviews1 follower

January 1, 2024

Elliot is the last single Wilder. This is his story. I always enjoy Carrie Ann Ryan's writing, she is on my automatic purchase list, but I think the Wilder Brothers series is my favorite all time favorite series. Ryan has a way of taking an extremely broken individual and healing their emotional and sometimes physical wounds.

When we left off with the last book in the Wilder Brothers series, Trace and Elliot were out for a hike when the ground literally fell out from underneath Elliot's feet. Barely hanging on the ledge, Trace attempts to help when he finds the earth moving beneath his feet. The suspense between books was unbearable, I was dying to know what was going to happen next. I did not see Sidney coming. The beginning of 'Finding the Road to Us' had me on the edge of my seat. I flew through the first few chapters absorbing everything as quickly as I could.

Sidney and Trace have similar upbringings. Although they both come from affluent families, they have not let that warp their sense of self or their values. Elliot followed in the footsteps of his older brothers and joined the military. Although he has never shared with his family about his time in the armed forces, he has his fair share of ghosts. These three individuals come together to form a perfect triad; are a most wonderful fit for on another. They fill the voids that each one of them has and make each other stronger.

I am excited to see what Carrie Ann has planned next for the Wilder family.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Nadine Bookaholic

3,730 reviews527 followers

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Elliot Wilder and his brothers own the Wilder Resort, where Sidney was to be married. Only her husband ran out as she was to begin walking down the aisle. Let me say that was the best thing that had happened to her. That may sound harsh, but it opened the door for two men to show her how special she was, and it also led her to stand up for herself with her family, which was a good thing.

Trace and Elliot have been working together for a while, but more than that, they have become friends with some fantastic chemistry. They just needed a little push in the right direction to get things started.

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LeMiliere

2,896 reviews20 followers

December 28, 2023

My review is written voluntarily after listening to the audio version of this book.

This book tells Elliot's story and it's one I've been looking forward to, it's also one that didn't disappoint. This last instalment of The Wilder Brothers series was enjoyable, yet surprising as I was not expecting it to turn out the way it did.

Sidney was supposed to be getting married at the Wilder Estate but instead found herself left at the altar by her fiance who had been cheating on her with her twin sister. When it happened it was Elliot and Trace, now Head of Security at the Estate who came to her aid.

Trace and Elliot have both been denying the attraction they feel for each other, Chase has even entered into a relationship that was purely for the benefits it would bring to his affluent family but realising it would never work has just ended it. Whilst Elliot has assumed he's off limits. But somehow Sidney seems to be the trigger that makes him admit his attraction to not only Elliot but to Sidney as well. When Trace approaches Elliot he admits his attraction for both Trace and Sidney and both men agree to ask Sidney if she wants to participate in a short-term relationship with no strings attached. Neither men expect it to be more than a way to get their attraction to each other out of their systems.

Sidney returns to the Estate to lay some ghosts to rest and come to terms with events in her life, both past and present and is trying to make some decisions about her business and her life goals and finally get a sense of closure. When the two men she's been thinking about since that fateful day tell her that they want her and would like to have a three-way no-strings-attached relationship.

Elliot had a relationship whilst in the military that had to be kept secret but it ended when Miles, his partner, died in his arms, he still feels guilt over Mile's death and is having a hard time accepting that he is allowed to move on with his life and find happiness with someone else.

This story between this trupple worked well and was definitely steamy as all three characters share palpable chemistry whether they are all together or when they are just a pair. I enjoyed being a fly on the wall, so to speak, as all three characters worked through their issues and became stronger characters for that and I loved the way the Wilder Family as a whole accepted their unusual relationship. I enjoyed the taste of where the series appears to be going with the introduction of another branch of the family. I just loved the Ending it was Perfect!

The narration was wonderfully performed by Ryan West, Stephen Dexter and Samantha Cook giving each character life and depth and were a joy to listen to. This was, in my opinion, enjoyable from start to finish and I have no hesitation in recommending not only this instalment but also the entire series.

Lisa

1,258 reviews3 followers

December 14, 2023

This latest installment of this series was a pretty good read and one that I was not really expecting to turn out the way that it did. It also brought this end to the Wilder brothers to an end and a bitter sweet end to this branch of the family that it was.

In this installment we meet embarrassed bride Sidney who has been left at the altar by her fiance for her sister is trying to come to terms with the events of her life, working in making some life decisions with her business as well as her life goals and just plainly looking for closure. What she does not expect is to find not one but two men that are interested in her and want to have a no strings attached relationship.

Trace who has been fighting his attraction to Elliot for the longest time at the start of the story ends up saving Elliot's life works has just ended a relationship of convenience - one that would only benefit his affluent family and not him. He gives into the attraction that he has to not only Elliot but to Sidney as well and agrees to a short term relationship in hopes to get over his attractions.

Elliot is the last Wilder that is single. He had one relationship that when in the military that had to be a secret. He has guilt over the death of the man in that relationship and is having a hard time accepting that he can move on with his life and be happy too. He too has an undeniable attraction to both Trace and Sidney and also agrees to the short term fling.

While for once, there was not anyone that was after one of the main characters - which appears to be a typical theme in Ms. Ryan's books, this story between this trupple was one steamy read. All three main characters have chemistry that is off the charts when they are all together as well as when they have time where they are paired off in twos. I enjoyed watching these characters work through their issues and becoming the stronger characters that they were meant to be. I also enjoyed the return of hte characters from the previous books in the series as well as the taste of where the series is going to go after this branch ends.

The narration in the audio book was performed by Stephen Dexter, Ryan West and Samantha Cook who all did a great job bringing this story to life while making it an enjoyable listening experience. Overall, this was a good read that I enjoyed from start to finish and would recommend not only this installment to the series but also the entire series.

MNHockeymomreads (Heather)

396 reviews30 followers

December 14, 2023

Elliott Wilder has watched all of his brothers fall in love and start families. On the outside he was the fun loving brother that always over planned and was organized…but internally he was longing for someone to call his own or maybe more than one. He was inexplicably drawn to Trace and then Sidney came along and the connection between the trio grew.
Trace has spent his life protecting those in the spotlight, so as he begins a new business he finds himself drawn to Texas. And the Wilder Retreat. He also tries to tell himself that he is not attracted to Elliott Wilder…that would make life way to complicate his life which isn’t really what he needs…..but Elliott is so tempting. The left at the altar bride, Sidney, also calls him.
After being left at the altar in horrible fashion my heart broke for Sidney! And don’t even get me started on her family. They are just plain terrible and do not deserve someone as amazing and kind as Sidney. As she fled from the retreat on her wedding day; she got on with her life and focused on her business. When she comes back to the retreat to make some new more positive memories she runs smack dab into the two men she can’t get out of her head!
I love throuple ... .so much and Carrie Ann does them oh so well! Sometimes in a throuple it feels like maybe one relationship in the trio is more solid, but not in this! I really like how Trace and Elliott worked together but hadn’t gone past the friendship until Sydney was in the mix. The family dynamics in this book were written so well. I really appreciated how Trace and Sidney bucked their family “tradition” and went with their hearts. Trace, Elliott and Sidney fit so well together. Trace is a natural caretaker, Sidney has so much love to give and Elliott provides them both with the love and sense of family they all so desperately need.
To say I am ecstatic for the next round of Wilder’s is a huge understatement ... Ridge gives off grumpy & stoic and we all know those men always fall hard for their ladies! And the blurb….Carrie Ann Ryan is such a tease! If you are new to Carrie Ann I think the Wilder family is a fabulous place to start. You will fall fast and hard for her characters. And her writing is just simply amazing. I promise you will quickly become a huge fan.

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Jessica Matts

147 reviews10 followers

December 6, 2023

Welcome back to Texas and the Wilder family.

It’s been several years since the Wilders decided to exit the military life and rejoin civilian life…

They’ve made a name for themselves in Texas with the Wilder Winery & Retreat.

Finding the Road to Us is Elliot, Trace, and Sidney’s story…

Elliot is the ‘baby’ boy of this particular Wilder branch, Trace is Bethany’s former bodyguard who now works the security for Wilder Winery & Retreat, and Sidney is the one who’d been left at the altar…

Trace & Elliot first meet Sidney when she needs help ‘leaving’ her wedding—after the potential groom ran off, and her sister followed him. They help her out of her wedding dress, and escape the fiasco of a last-minute cancelled wedding.

A year later, she’s back to say thank you to them for helping her…and then she has snacks and wine with all the Wilder women…

Trace is healing from a ‘job’ and the fact that he dumped the fiancée that he never wanted (and who never really wanted him).

Elliot is just trying to survive…

What happens when all three give into their feelings for each other?

In addition to the ‘joys’ of family problems and interference…

Not to mention planning a Wilder family reunion…

To see how they come together, deal with family interference, and catching up with the other Wilders—pick up Finding the Road to Us—available Monday Dec 11 at all online retailers.

I absolutely loved this series, and am super excited that we’re going to be getting stories of the Wilder cousins…that’s right—the other branch of the Wilder family are going to be getting their stories starting in 2024…

That also means, I need to wait to read the stories of all the other Wilder men before thinking of trying to pick my favorite Wilder…because currently that’s like trying to pick a single favorite book…can’t decide…

So…grab a cozy blanket to curl up in, a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa and Finding the Road to Us as a way of spending a cozy winter afternoon. Finding the Road to Us is a five out of five star read….and I’m so happy that there will be more Wilder stories coming for the next year or two…

Jen

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The last Wilder brother standing has fallen! Elliot Wilder is that brother, and of course, he doesn't just fall for one person--he falls for two! Their story is told in Finding the Road to Us, the sixth and final full-length novel in Carrie Ann Ryan's Wilder Brothers series...or at least for THIS particular set of Wilder brothers. Wink, wink. But let's concentrate on the youngest among THESE Wilder boys first, shall we? And turning your attention away from Elliot won't be easy, especially since he shares the spotlight with Trace Pritchett and Sidney Flowers. If you're familiar with the series, then those two characters aren't strangers.

When Sidney Flowers saw her groom anxiously waiting for her by the altar, she certainly didn't expect him to run away from her rather than walk towards her. Elliot Wilder and Trace Pritchett were the ones who offered her solace then; now, Sidney's back at Wilder Retreat, and as much as she's drawn to both men, she believes the best thing to do is ignore her feelings, especially when those feelings are for both Elliot and Trace. Crossing that line, though, seems inevitable. Giving in, however, also appears to actually invite danger. They may be willing to gamble with their hearts, but can they say the same with their lives?

One of my favorite things about this book was how the three main characters were simply there for each other. Elliot, Trace, and Sidney were pillars of support, lifting the one who needed it most and offering up understanding and patience alongside the love and respect. They trusted one another, and while there were obstacles that they needed to hurdle, each one came into their own, and becoming a triad was like puzzle pieces slotting into place. Finding the Road to Us was a five-starred way to end things for these Wilders, but Carrie Ann Ryan's got more Wilders (the cousins!) ready and waiting into the new year!

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**Audiobook Review**

These Wilder Brothers are something special and we’re at the last brother who has found his forever with two special people. “Finding the Road to Us” is an emotional, heartfelt and wonderful MMF why choose romance that was a delight to listen to.

Elliot is the last brother to be unattached and he’s also the jack of all trades being able to help his family with whatever they need. And when a bride is left at the altar, he and Trace step in to help her escape. Fast forward, one year later, Sindey is back at the resort. She has been thinking about them for the last year and has felt an attraction to both of them. Trace and Elliott have always had a flirtation connection and when Sidney comes back, they all realize that there is an intense connection between the three of them.

Oh my gosh, there was so much emotion and passion within this story… it made my heart so happy. Elliot had a tough time in the service like his brothers and had some struggles dealing with it. Finding Trace and Sidney helped him heal some old wounds that way he could be what they needed. Trace was such a genuine guy and I loved his role on the estate and how he felt connected with Elliot right away. I loved the longing glances and flirtation between them. Sidney was an instant favorite for me and I loved how she became apart of their lives. Being left at the altar was hard but it led her to better things. There were steamy scenes with all of three of them together and some with just two. That shows that this was a true polyamory relationship. The ending was so sweet and I can’t wait for the Wilder cousins stories.

Samantha Cook, Stephan Dexter and Ryan West were so great as this triad. All three were the perfect choices and brought each character alive perfectly. There were so many emotions and special moments in this story and I enjoyed this audiobook so much.

Michelle Pierce

746 reviews2 followers

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WOW, I was literally holding my breathing through the beginning of this book. Both Trace and Elliot were lucky to both walk away, with minor injuries. They definitely both have some feelings for each other but Trace is dating Alicia and Elliot won’t get in the middle of that. Now things get even more complicated when Sidney shows up. She’s supposed to be getting married at the resort, but when her groom runs away, Trace and Elliot come to the rescue to help her get away. When she shows back up at the Wilder Resort and Winery, Trace is now available and both he and Elliot are both interested in Sidney and have decided to see where things go. We find out that both Trace and Sidney have what I would consider pretty horrible families and really feel for both of them. While I’m sad especially for Sidney and the way her family treats her, she’s better off with the Wilder’s especially with whatever happens next with Trace and Elliot. This author is a great writer especially when you think things are going great and then she puts in a ‘twist’ I never saw coming, I wanted to call her and say, can you please just give our Wilder’s a break. I definitely understand why it happened, but haven’t they gone through enough. Things are definitely being set up for the cousins and especially Ridge and his book. I look forward to seeing what happens next with Sidney, Trace and Elliot and I’m hoping that both families get what’s coming to them especially the way they acted towards Trace and Sidney. Great book and I can’t wait to read more on the Wilder’s. I truly wish their resort and winery was real, I’d pack my bags in a minute and plan a trip.

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This story was one I had been looking forward to a while and Find the Road to Us is one of those stories that will stick with you for a while. Trace, Elliot, and Sidney are all character in need of something in order to take their battered hearts and put them back together, and each of them has something crucial to bring to their relationship. Trace was the titanium core of power that will hold the three of them together through anything that comes at them, even as he needs the love and sweetness of the others. Sidney is the sassy sweetness to remind them their lives aren’t always about fighting for their place in the world, but can sometimes just be about being together and finding time to enjoy their lives. Elliot is the glue that binds them together, giving them strength and staying intensity so they never lose one another. Their passion and connection are undeniable whether it is all three of them together, or they are split off into couples, and it is amazing to witness from the beginning. I loved this story from beginning to end, and really my only gripe was I wish it had been a bit longer so we could have enjoyed more of seeing them building their relationship and living day-to-day. I am looking forward to the next story in the series, when Ridge and the Wilder Cousins will be joining the scene and getting their own stories. Carrie Ann Ryan has never once let me down as she gives us amazing stories of loss, love, salvation, and passion, and this story is just another example of her mastery of the written word.

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Kara Quade

621 reviews4 followers

December 19, 2023

Sidney, who was left at the altar by her fiance for her sister, returns to the Wilder Resort for closure. She is coming to terms with her family's disapproval of her life and her business. Sidney is also considering expanding her business to a new location in a new city. Sidney didn't expect to find herself attracted to Elliot and Trace and having a short term no strings fling with them. Trace is the head of security for the Wilder Resort and has been fighting his attraction to Elliot for a long time. Elliot is the last single Wilder brother who has been keeping a secret from his family. Elliot has been dealing with guilt over the death of the man he loved while in the military. Elliot doesn't believe he can be loved or should be happy. Will Sidney stand up to her family and their treatment of her? Will Elliot and Trace finally admit their feelings for each other and Sidney? Will Trace, Elliot, and Sidney decide they want more than just a few stolen weekends? I loved Finding the Road to Us by Carrie Ann Ryan. Elliot, Trace, and Sidney have amazing chemistry. I loved how they worked through their issues and helped make each other stronger. Absolutely love the interaction between all the Wilder brothers and their significant others. I would highly recommend getting Finding the Road to Us and the other books in the Wilder Brothers series by Carrie Ann Ryan. Can't wait to read about the Wilder cousins in the upcoming books. I received an ARC copy of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

Liz

3,719 reviews64 followers

January 1, 2024

Audobook review:

I had the opportunity to listen to Finding the Road to Us by Carrie Ann Ryan and I truly enjoyed listening to it. Narrated by Stephen Dexter, Ryan West and Samantha Cook, this is the final book in the Wilder series (or is it?). I just loved it. For the final single Wilder sibling, we have Elliott and he gets not one, but two loves and I was all here for it. Elliott loves what he does at Wilder Retreat, but no one knows the hurt he carries or the attraction he feels towards family friend Trace. He is caring and protective. Trace does not know if Elliott feels the same way about him, but his job is to protect the Wilder family, not get personally involved, right? He was so confident, determined and very protective and also had his own secrets. Elliott and Trace meet Sidney on her worse day, when she is jilted at the altar, but stand by her. A year later she is back and all bets are off.

Sidney was so strong, independent, and caring. She comes back to rid herself of her past demons and move forward when she comes face-to-face with the two men she cannot forget. But what neither of them expect is the chemistry and connection they all feel. I loved watching them getting to know each other, falling, and communicating. They knew entering into a poly relationship is not easy, but it could be worth everything. Such a great end to the original Wilder siblings journey and excited to see what comes next. Such a great story and series.

Happy listening!

Alecia Reads

811 reviews51 followers

December 6, 2023

Finding the Road to Us is the sixth book in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Wilder Brothers series and it just keeps getting better! In this one, it’s the youngest Wilder brother, Elliot’s, HEA with jilted bride, Sydney, and security expert, Trace.

When Sydney is left at the altar, Trace and Elliot are there to hold her hand. Fast forward a year and Sydney has come back to see the men she can’t forget who were there for her on the worst day of her life. Trace and Elliot have their own history (remember the end of the previous book 😳) but are they just waiting for Sydney to bring them all together?

I loved Elliot and Trace! They are so hot together, they each have their own trauma to work through and I rooted for them. Sydney’s arc of moving forward after the wedding drama and putting her needs above her family is just the stand up for yourself girl power I love in a heroine. Toss in the steam (MMF is one of my favorite Carrie Ann tropes), some meddling Wilder shenanigans and the emotional angst between these three and I read this in one sitting.

I enjoyed the introduction of the Wilder cousins, especially Ridge whose book is up next!

Thank you to the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts are my own. Finding The Road To Us has a pub date of December 11, 2023.

RomanceBookLoverinSeattle

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Finding the Road to Us is about Elliot Wilder, the youngest of the brothers and the only one whose story we haven't gotten yet. Elliot and Trace, a security expert working out of their retreat who each are fighting an attraction to the other, are there to help in the moment as Sidney is left at the alter when her groom runs off and her sister runs off after him. The story really picks up a year later when Sidney comes back to visit the retreat just as Trace and Elliot aren't sure they want to fight their attractions any longer, and at the same time they are also very attracted to Sidney, who is attracted to both of them. Thus begins their story together.

All of them have baggage weighing them down and causing complications in their attempts to see where things go with each other. Sidney and Trace both come from wealthy families with unrealistic expectations on them and Elliot has demons he is fighting from his time in the service. I have really enjoyed the Wilder brothers books, and loved the combination of Trace, Elliot and Sidney, but also felt like spent a little too much time talking everything through. The family drama made for some good angst.

I've really enjoyed all the books in this series. You could read this one as a standalone, but I think it would work better having read the books that come before. Can't wait for the cousins books now!

Liz

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Finding the Road to US by Carrie Ann Ryan is the final book in the Wilder series (or is it?) And I just loved it. For the final single Wilder sibling, we have Elliott and he gets not one, but two loves and I was all her for it. Elliott loves what he does at Wilder Retreat, but no one knows the hurt he carries or the attraction he feels towards Trace. He is caring and protective. Trace does not know if Elliott feels the same way about him, but his job is to protect the Wilder family, not get personally involved, right? He was so confident, determined and very protective and also had his own secrets. Elliott and Trace meet Sidney on her worse day, when she is jilted at the altar, but stand by her. A year later she is back and all bets are off.

Sidney was so strong, independent, and caring. She comes back to rid herself of her past demons and move forward when she comes face-to-face with the two men she cannot forget. But what neither of them expect is the chemistry and connection they all feel. I loved watching them getting to know each other, falling, and communicating. They knew entering into a poly relationship is not easy, but it could be worth everything. Such a great end to the original Wilder siblings journey and excited to see what comes next. Such a great story and series.

Happy reading!

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Elliott is the youngest and the last of the Wilder clan. He is ex military and now focuses on working tirelessly to help his brothers build their empire. Because of his past he is afraid to fall inlove.
For sometime now his attracted to his sister in laws bodyguard Trace...

Trace is the former bodyguard to Bethany (previous book) and the now the head of security for the Wilder Brothers resort. He has had a crush on Elliott since he met him but didn't know if he felt the same.

Sydney is a florist, black sheep of her family and left at the alter. With help from Elliott and Trace she avoided the press. Now she is back at the Wilder resort and didn't think she could have a crush on one of her Saviors but both of them... Hectic 😂

These three each had their own emotional trauma, but they decide to give it a go. And even though it seems like they shouldn't be together, it seems like it might just work... Well until life gets in the way 😔

This is my second book with a mmf story. I loved all three these characters seperate but together I felt that they complimented each other. Loved their story, loved all the other characters, loved the angst and definitely the suspense. Loved meeting the extended family and can't wait to see what this author does with them😊

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Carol

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December 1, 2023

Elliot Wilder and Trace worked for the Wilders - Elliot coordinated most things and Trace was working in security. They were attracted to each other, but neither knew if the other was gay. They had a moment when Elliot fell off a cliff and Trace saved him but then it was just awkward between them. A year later, Sidney was there to get married when as she starts up the aisle, her groom to be runs away, with her twin after him. She really freaked out, but Elliot and Trace got her back to the dressing room and helped her out of her dress and shoes while she melted down. Another year passes and Elliot and Trace are going to try and go out when Sidney shows up. She's attracted to both of them and they decide to go on a date. I loved how each had issues that were difficult to work through, mostly with family. When they finally got together, it was very hot! They had great chemistry and each helped the other with issues. Trace's family wanted him to do what they wanted. Sidney's family wanted her to say it was ok what happened at the wedding. She wasn't about to do that. The story was strong and sweet both and I loved all of it.
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Hanan

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