About the Book

She's always dreamed of her wedding day. And those dreams never included saying "I do" to a man she hates.

But when Tabitha's nephew's guardianship is contested, she decides she'll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy.

Rhys Dupris.

A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating. A man whose work takes him away for weeks on end and brings him back covered in mysterious bruises―ones he won't talk about. In fact, Tabitha and Rhys barely talk at all.

Which would be fine, except when he's not talking, he's staring. And the way he looks at her is borderline indecent.

The tension between them has always been palpable. But living under the same roof is a dangerous temptation.

Tabitha swore she would never forgive him. But that was before she knew the man behind the mask. The one who's fierce and protective. The one who's gentle and patient. The one who shows up for her and her nephew when they need him most.

He's not at all who she thought he was.

And that makes hating her husband so much harder…and loving him just a little too easy.

Review

It’s been a few days since I’ve finished this book and it’s been circling my thoughts since I finished it. Wild Side is the best book within the Rose Hill series, and it’s tied at the top for my favorite Elsie Silver book. Words cannot describe how much I loved this one. It might be a bold statement since it’s still early in the year, but this is my favorite read of the year. I give this one infinite stars.

I would love to thank Elsie Silver personally for creating Rhys and Tabby. I’ll admit that they were not my most anticipated couple within this series. But boy, did they surprise me. In the previous books, readers only know that Tabby dislikes Rhys. We don’t know the extent of their relationship until their book. Tabby’s older sister was Rhys’ tenant, and after she passed, he became the legal guardian of her adorable son, Milo. Tabby is livid about that. Rightfully so, she believes that Rhys evicted her sister and played a part in her death. There’s more to the story, and Rhys and Tabby put aside their differences to ensure that Milo is cared for. With that comes fun, witty banter, to-die-for chemistry, and several heartfelt moments.

Tabby’s still dealing with the emotions of losing her sister to addiction and the complicated relationship that her sister had with their parents. It took her a while to cry, and when she finally did cry, it was a dagger to the heart. She’d do anything for those she loves and is fierce and strong. She had no problem standing up to Rhys—for instance, getting Milo a cat when Rhys had lied and said he was allergic. She’s by far my favorite FMC within this series. I would pay Elsie to give me more of Tabby. I would pay triple for more of Tabby, Rhys, AND Milo. I loved this family so much.

Rhys is the perfect companion for Tabby. Outwardly, he’s a quiet, tough guy. But on the inside, such a softie. He and Milo have such an adorable relationship, and it was very clear he’d do anything for that little boy—like Tabby would. Rhys didn’t have a perfect childhood, and as an adult, he worked hard to have a private life and excel at his craft. It was beautiful how everyone welcomed him to their lives at Rose Hill and how supportive they were of him. Yes, I did cry, especially during a scene when Rhys discovers they all had gathered to watch him on television. This was my first time reading a wrestler romance story, and I’m completely sold. Of course, that could only be because of Rhys Dupris. Regardless, I enjoyed that aspect of the book.

Final Thoughts

I’d give Wild Side infinite stars if I could. My expectations were exceeded, and there were several moments when I cried or almost cried. Tabby and Rhys had a beautiful love story and were absolutely perfect together—special kudos to the found family of it all.

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