You may recall that earlier this month I read the Fillmore Siblings series by Melissa Schroeder. At the end of my Love to Hate You review, I mentioned how I was looking forward to Wild Love because I needed Quinn's story! Well here we are my friends.
Today is the day that Wild Love is available, and if you've been waiting for Quinn's story, go grab this book! Wild Love is also the first book in the new Juniper Springs series!
Today is the day that Wild Love is available, and if you've been waiting for Quinn's story, go grab this book! Wild Love is also the first book in the new Juniper Springs series!
Late last night I finished reading my advanced copy of the book, and while I enjoyed the heck out of it, I also had higher hopes. Does that make sense?
Let's recap a bit of the book first before we delve into my thoughts.
Wild Love fills us in on what happened when the Hawthornes visited Denver, and the "outcomes" of that trip. You may recall that whole scene from the Hate to Love You book. Quinn was introduced to a woman named Everly, and Everly had some rules for their one night stand. First, no last names can be exchanged. Two, no talking about what you do for a living, or really where you live. Basically no personal information should be shared. So they had their fling, and that was supposed to be the end. But Everly had gotten under Quinn's skin. Everly also inspired Quinn's creativity, and he began working on his next book. So much so that he created a new character, and look at that, that character looks exactly like Everly. She also has her name. While all this is going on, Quinn and Everly meet up a couple more times. Essentially continuing what was a one night stand. After their last get together though, Everly ghosts Quinn. That is until the day he shows up at the bookstore she owns. It is there that the ball really gets rolling.
Everly and Quinn's story was good. There was so much that I enjoyed. From the initial meeting in Denver, to the hookup in California, to the random run in at the bookstore in Juniper. Everly is an amazing character on her own, and quite honestly I would have read any book that featured her. Same goes for Quinn. He seems like a strong character who has been through some stuff, and is trying to get his creativity back. Again, I would have read any book that featured his story. You combine these two, and all their geeky tendencies, and it has the potential to be wonderful. While there was so much that I loved about the book, there were also a few things that I wasn't as fond of. I guess the biggest is that it just felt a bit rushed in my mind. We have this reconnection, the surprise is revealed, there's a little drama surrounding it, and then it's smooth sailing. I guess in my mind I wanted more conflict, and for that to be a bit more drawn out. I was also expecting more shenanigans from the LOLs and the Juniper Express App. I was waiting to see how that impacted their relationship, and the journey back to each other.
Even with those little things, I loved the book. Everly and Quinn's journey to their HEA was so good. I am looking forward to the next in the series. I'm hoping that Becca eventually gets her HEA, and it's looking like it will be with one of Everly's brothers.
If you choose to read Wild Love, and I suggest you do, I do think you'll want to read the Fillmore Siblings duet first. I say that because the back story would be helpful. Plus it might help you understand Carter a bit more. Oh Carter.
If you choose to read Wild Love, and I suggest you do, I do think you'll want to read the Fillmore Siblings duet first. I say that because the back story would be helpful. Plus it might help you understand Carter a bit more. Oh Carter.
Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Title: Wild Love
Series: Juniper Springs #1
Author: Melissa Schroeder
Genre: Small Town Romantic Comedy
Release Date: May 27, 2021
I’m not the kind of girl who expects happily ever after. In fact, I prefer my partners don’t get too clingy. Don’t get me wrong. I like a good night of loving, but beyond that, I’m happy to see them leave in the morning, without my phone number.
Then I met him.
Quinn is a big bear of a man, with massive hands and amazing…staying power. Like all night long and the next morning kind of staying power. So when he asks me to spend the next day with him, I do. The only reason I give him my number is because he makes me laugh. And, okay, so I might have met up with him once or twice.
That doesn’t mean I need him. Because I am Everly Freaking Spencer, and I don’t need anyone (other than my bestie), and definitely not a man.
Only…
He shows up by chance at my store, which totally freaks me out. Finding out he’s my favorite author doesn’t help either.
And the surprise that’s dropped in our laps later that day?
Major. Freak. Out.
But, like I said, I don’t need anyone.
Right?
If I keep repeating that, I might just believe it.
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EXCERPT
The door to my hotel room slams open as we stumble over the threshold. Neither of us pay attention to it, or anything else. His hands are in my hair, his mouth on mine, and if I don’t get him inside of me right this minute, I might explode.
Since we stepped onto the elevator, our hands have been all over each other. I just can’t get enough of him. His hands slip down my body, grabbing my ass as he lifts me off the floor. Oh, god, he’s amazing. As he slips his tongue along mine, he gyrates his hips, and there is no doubt how aroused he is. Of course, I’ve been feeling that from the moment we stepped onto the dance floor. He’s long and thick, and I can’t wait to have that monster inside of me.
He tosses the pharmacy bag on the nightstand as he carries me over to the bed—an amazing feat because I am not a small woman—and sits down, settling me on his lap. I swivel my hips and he leans his head back with a groan. I take advantage of our position and attack his throat. He smells of expensive whiskey and sexy, sweaty man.
“You’re going to make me come in my pants, woman.”
Power surges through me. My head spins as if I drank five bottles of whiskey in the last ten minutes. I giggle—actually giggle—but he frowns at me. Before I know what he’s about, he stands up, taking me with him, then tumbles me back onto the mattress.
He has quick hands; I’ll give him that. My shoes and socks are off my body before I can blink. Next, he’s clawing at my jeans and I smack his hands away so I can take over the job. Once I have them unbuttoned and unzipped, he tugs them down my body along with my panties as I tear off my shirt and bra. Soon, I’m lying there completely naked. His eyes darken as his gaze roams down my body.
“Jesus,” he says, reverence in his voice. I know I’m in good shape, but I have always thought I was too angular. Apparently, Quinn does not.
“I don’t think we need a third tonight, and definitely not part of the holy trinity.”
AUTHOR BIO
From an early age, USA Today Bestselling author Melissa loved to read. First, it was the books her mother read to her including her two favorites, Winnie the Pooh and the Beatrix Potter books. She cut her preteen teeth on Trixie Belden and read and reviewed To Kill a Mockingbird in middle school. It wasn’t until she was in college that she tried to write her first stories, which were full of angst and pain, and really not that fun to read or write. After trying several different genres, she found romance in a Linda Howard book.
Since her first published book, Grace Under Pressure, Mel has had over 90 short stories, novellas, and novels published. She has written in genres ranging from historical to contemporary to futuristic and has worked with 8 publishers although she handles most of her publishing herself. She is best known for her Harmless and Santini series.
After years of following her military husband around the country and world, Mel happily lives with her family in horse and wine country in Northern Virginia.
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Thank you to Melissa Schroeder and Give Me Books PR for providing me with an advanced copy of Wild Love.
