A fun and light hearted read, it's cute and low steaks perfect for a small break between other books or series

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Vivian is rude, a knows-it-all, and insufferable. Jacob is polite, smart, humble, and useful. I didn't see any chemistry between Vivian and Jacob, only that Vivian kept insulting, and Jacob took it all in, and apparently fell in love with her because of that (???). Many details, too gory for a book like this, about plantations, the owners, and how slaves were treated and how they tried to get out of there - darkest Regency Historical Romance ever! A couple of times, Vivian got mad at Jacob, while he never implied whatever she was thinking he said (but didn't). Plainly, skin color was necessary as it came to differentiate people 69 times (I might have missed some) - THAT got old fast because the author did the same with Kuni's story. The two best parts was when Stephen was crying over the fact that he could have made a machine instead of him being the motor/muscles for something.

The witty, wild, whimsical, and completely wonderful Wynchester’s are back in another romantic and mysterious novel. This book features quite possibly my favorite Wynchester: Jacob. He is a secret poet and an animal trainer. He’s smitten when Miss Vivian Henry comes to ask his family to help find her younger cousin Quentin. Vivian is from Dememera and was once a slave. She’s outspoken, a talented writer, and has a prickly personality. She’s also very prejudiced against the pampered and privileged Wynchester family. Jacob knows that winning her love won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. The spice level is midrange, with mostly kisses and one bedroom scene; which feels appropriate because her cousin has been kidnapped. I loved the character development and romance in this novel. Jacob and Vivian challenge each other to be the best versions of themselves and not to hide who they are to be accepted by others. You don’t have to know all the Wynchester stories to enjoy this latest caper.

This one’s a total delight; think snarky banter meets heartfelt teamwork with a dash of slow-burn romance that sneaks up and knocks you off your feet. Vivian’s sharp, no-nonsense attitude paired with Jacob’s quiet, poetic soul makes for a dynamic duo that’s impossible not to root for. Their constant verbal sparring is so much fun, but underneath it all, you can feel the genuine respect and chemistry building in every scene. The story shines not just in the witty back-and-forth but in how it explores identity and trust. It’s clever, fast-paced, and packed with moments that made me laugh out loud and others that pulled at my heartstrings. The vibe is equal parts action-packed and emotionally satisfying, blending the thrill of a rescue mission with the tenderness of two people slowly realising they might just be perfect together, even if it starts with a whole lot of sass and eye-rolling. Definitely one of my top favourite of the year already,

Ridley does it again! This historical romance made me laugh out loud and research what it takes to train weasels. Viv and Jacob are a great pair of main characters that you root for the whole way through. The cast of characters in general are a diverse group of tricksters that I enjoyed revisiting.

While this series may not be historically accurate, it is hysterical and includes a bit of mystery. It lost a star for me due to an overuse of ellipses and a more unbelievable plot point than I generally enjoy but overall A Waltz on the Wild Side is a fun, light-hearted read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC!

This next book in the series of the madcap family definitely holds up to the barmy antics of the other books. There is kidnapping and sword waving, along with animal taming and pet badgers and tigers. The characters hold their usual charm and are as unique as ever. The book kept me on a knife edge with white knuckles as I was never sure what was going to happen next, what amazingly odd and unusual thing would happen and that was a great feeling, this book is total immersion in a world that cannot be real and yet somehow just makes sense when reading! Such great escapism.

“I absolutely loved A WALTZ ON THE WILD SIDE! (Aside from the open door, descriptive sex scene near the end.)
It has an interesting, imaginative, exciting plot, characters you want to move in with, and wonderful humor. Thanks to you I got only a few hours of sleep last night since I could. Not. Put. This. Book. Down. Thank you for hours of fun reading!
I reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book with no strings attached.”