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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A rugged mountain town seemed like the perfect escape from a life in shambles. But on day one I ran full tilt into the world’s hottest single dad and now all my plans are ruined.

As a chart-topping country singer with a recent streak of bad press it’s hard to find any peace. But I find it in Rose Hill. With a little boy and a little girl who steal my heart just as thoroughly as their dad.

Weston Belmont.

The man is a shameless flirt. He oozes confidence and masculinity in a way that’s downright distracting. And in bed? He’s addictive.

Everything with him is wild and impulsive and I’m desperate to regain some control.

But no one has supported me like West does. And no one has ever made me feel as loved as he does either.

So, while my brain says settling down with a small-town horse trainer is impossible… my heart says I’m right where I belong.

Still, my life as a celebrity haunts me. It has the power to pull us apart.

I can see in his eyes that wants me to stay. And I want that too.

But I know better than anyone that we don’t always get what we want.

Review

This was one of my most anticipated reads this year. For most of the book, I had fun. When I think about my experience with this book—having finished it a few days ago, the favorite scenes that come to mind involve West. I enjoyed him as a main character, and I absolutely adored his kids—Ollie and Emmy. Kudos to Silver for giving readers this amazing guy who had a great and silly relationship with his kids.

Moreover, he had a great relationship with their mother. Bonus points. It gets extremely old reading stories where the mother is villainized or absent and the single dad is made to be the hero. That isn’t the case here. Sure, West and his ex-wife didn’t work out; however, they can efficiently co-parent and be in the same room together without screaming at each other. And not to applaud a fish for swimming, but it was refreshing that West didn’t blame his ex-wife for their marriage ending and did not hate her. West and his family elevated the book for me and stole the show.

I was a little weary of Skylar in the beginning. She isn’t my favorite Silver’s FMC, and honestly, I think I would rank her low. She felt out of touch with reality to me. Yes, she grew up privileged; however, I would assume that she should know how to make her bed. My feelings of her did improve. She was dealing with some personal struggles and attempting to rebuild her life after being controlled by her family. I did enjoy the soccer game scene with her and the gang. I thought that was fun, and I craved more. I also loved how the kids immediately were taken by her. And that West was a secret fan. That was adorable.

As the story approached the third half, my rating of the book significantly decreased. I would have preferred if Silver took a different approach this half. The drama didn’t add anything, instead caused me to be ignored. What was the purpose if there wasn’t going to be an emotional deep dive or revelation regarding one of them?

Final Thoughts

Wild Eyes was an underwhelming follow-up to Wild Love. Especially with the characterization of Skylar. With more time and consideration, I think there could have been a far more interesting story than what readers were presented.