Wild Side

Elsie did it again. This time not only did she slay on the small town romance, she outdid everything else with the wrestling nostalgia. There were dozens of times I bawled my eyes out during the read. I don't want to spoil much but if anyone wants to bring back their forgotten obsession on WWE, get the book ASAP.I had a walk through my memory lane when I used to watch WWE with my brothers and they even tried some unharmful stunts on me too. Thank you Elsie for bringing back those memories. Now I guess I need to go watch some wrestling memories.

WILD SIDE by Elsie Silver, is the third book in her Rose Hill Series, it's a mix of romance and drama. This is not the first series by the author though, she has also written Chestnut series which includes five books in total so far.Wild Side is a story of Tabitha, a Restaurant owner in rose hill, and Rhys, a famous wrestler known as Wild Side, Life brings them both together when Tabitha loses her sister Erika, who was a tenant of Rhys. Tabitha davested by the news, finds her 3 year old nephew Milo like a ray of sunshine but that was short lived too as she finds out that Rhys is the legal guardian of Milo. What will happen to Milo? Why did Erika make Rhys his legal Guardian ? What exactly happened to Erika? What does Fate hold for Rhys and Erika? Thousands of questions, hundreds of emotions all twisted into one story WILD SIDE.I love the bond between Milo and Rhys. It's just so pure and adorable, alsooooo my favourite bond in the entire series was Rhys and Cleocatra 😂 a full on strangers to lovers trope. But on a serious note I really loved how even after so many differences, Rhys and Tabitha always came together for Milo, Always agreed on one thing, that they both want what’s best for Milo, and I really appreciated that about them.This was the first Elsie Silver book that I read and now I can definitely say that I am gonna read more of her in the upcoming days. The book was very well written, the story and plot were quite interesting and sweet.I would recommend this book to all the Romance lovers out there, give it a try, you might fall in love with her writing.

This book was everything and the chemistry between Rhys & Tabby was great! What I loved the most was how they dealt with the whole situation about Milo so maturely and how both of them loved him so much. Rhys deserved the absolute best and to see him slowly bond with the guys and Tabby's family was heartwarming! All the side characters added a nice layer of energy to the story. The book also dealt with the topic of grief and Elsie did a good job with portraying all the emotions. Overall I loved it and couldn't get enough! I'm already so excited for the next book!

Welcome back to Rose Hill! (Yes, twice in a week—and I regret nothing.)This book had all the delicious drama and slow-burn tension I live for! If you’re into marriage-of-convenience, broody, secretive heroes, and just the right amount of angst, you’re in for a treat.Tabitha, our fierce and stubborn FMC, is heartbroken and fighting hard for her nephew, Milo. She’s the kind of character who tries to do everything on her own—constantly in “I don’t need anyone” mode—and honestly, I was rooting for her from the very start. You feel her pain, her love for Milo, and her quiet strength in every single chapter.And Rhys? Oh boy. The man is a mystery wrapped in bruises and brooding stares. He barely speaks, but when he looks at her? It's like he's trying to read her soul. He's emotionally shut off, yes—but also fiercely protective, especially when it comes to Milo, and that absolutely melted me. The man-dad vibes? Top tier. His bond with the other guys was so fun to read about.Their banter? On point. The chemistry? Electric. Watching them go from reluctant roommates to oh-no-we-might-actually-be-in-love was such a satisfying ride.It’s a slow burn in the best way—the kind that makes the final emotional payoff hit even harder. This isn’t just a love story. It’s about trust, healing, showing up for each other, and realizing that sometimes love looks a lot different than you expected.I adored this book and would absolutely recommend it if you’re in the mood for something tender, tense, and full of feels.

The storyline was fresh at the outset, but lost its sheen with mundane themes, lack of well-though characters and interactions — and for a book over 300 pages — it asked for too much of a time investment

4.5/5 stars 🤩There are so many aspects of this Marriage of convenience that got it to the top of my favourites. I loved Rhys and Tabby as people before I started loving them as a couple. Milo was such an adorable kid, I was always looking forward to his mentions. I loved how Sassy Tabby was, she has the i-want-to-be-her-when-i-grow-up kind of personality.I knew the reason behind wild side and then I was simply obsessed. I liked those scenes and their dynamic so much.🌷Marriage of convenience🌷Banter and Chemistry😺 Kids and pets🌷Love the side characters🌷Characters from the previous books🥰🥰🌷Jealousy and mild talk to her and d!e🌷Celebrity🌷Strong, supportive and mature FMC🌷 Broody but soft and supportive MMC🌶️ Spice - 3/5Though I was afraid of the miscommunication that was happening there, I understand their reasons and it was handled well. I love Tabby even more for that particular decision, how she understands Rhys well. And without spoiling anything, the reason behind wild side made much more sense to the whole huge guy trope.TW: de*th of loved one, substance abuse, foster care situation