Wilde For Her by Tonya Burrows – a Review

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Wilde For Her by Tonya Burrows – a Review

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Former homicide detective Camden Wilde has been in love with his ex-partner, Eva Cardoso, for longer than he cares to admit. Not that it matters. She’s shoved him into the friend zone, and after living through the hell of his parents’ violent deaths, Cam’s unable to give her the idyllic life she secretly desires.

Eva’s never met a person who hasn’t let her down. Cam may be sex personified, but he’s the only man she can trust, and there’s no way she’ll risk their friendship on the off-chance they could be more. Especially not after the one scintillating night she’s trying—and failing—to forget.

When a murder-for-hire contract on his head lands Eva on his doorstep, Cam knows it’s time to put up or shut up. He’s done biding his time, and he’ll be damned if he lets the delectable detective ignore what’s between them, no matter the cost.


Review:

Wait.  What was he thinking?  This kiss was a ruse.  It wasn’t real.  He was simply doing her a favor, being a good friend by helping her make her ex jealous to soothe her wounded pride.

Fuck, he really hated being stuck in the friend category.

Seems Wilde Security can handle a variety of matters — P.I. work is just their bread and butter.  Problem is this isn’t a job.  When Cam’s date/ex-partner/BFF, Eva, faces her cheater-ex (and his fiancé), Cam rushes in to assume the guise of lover and spare her embarrassment.  Bigger problem?  Cam’s genuinely in love with Eva and he can no longer deny it.  Fingers crossed hard-ass, and unapologetic, Eva feels the same way.  That kiss sure felt real!  

We all know how temperamental we can be about sequels (imagine the stress of writing one!), but I was [beyond] eager to read about the second Wilde brother based on the wonderful family created by author, Tonya Burrows (debut novel, Wilde Nights in Paradise, can be read here).  Get ready to swoon for Cam in Wilde for Her…

While I can devote an endless amount of time on Cam and Eva alone, we explore their background, make sense of their insecurities, and squirm (a lot) over misunderstandings, Ms. Burrows provides interesting subplots including a terrific thriller.  It still revolves around Cam, though, lol.  After a clandestine meeting with a loyal, but troubled informant, Cam discovers there’s a contract on his head.  “Some white dude.  Mean.  Nice clothes.”  has offered $1,000 to kill Cam.  Are you thinking what I am?  Clear your mind…he’s just one on Cam’s “long and varied” list of suspects. 

The brother bond is deftly handled.  Suffering from their parents’ abrupt death, each Wilde sibling went into a different branch of the military and Ms. Burrows allows each story to unravel, unhurried, at its own pace.  The Wildes can fist-fight without hard feelings, open up through “cool bro talk”, but Burrows’ measured steps/writing, endear us to the family and keep us aware of particular torments unique to each brother.  PTSD is a recurring theme for this series and her research is an invaluable service to anyone close to the issue.

If I’m being critical, the hit on Cam, or rather its resolution, may have wrapped up too neatly, and co-workers falling in love isn’t exactly innovative, but when written earnestly, thoughtfully, like Ms. Burrows continues to demonstrate, it matters not.  This is not a cookie-cutter version of something you’ve already read.  Ms. Burrows creates characters that you want in your circle of friends (and certainly in a fight!).  She utilizes a subtle touch in an effort to gain sympathy for both Cam and Eva.  Before long, their “baggage” (we ALL have it) becomes personal and relatable to anyone who’s persevered and endured the highs and lows of falling in love.  Yes, many swoooon moments to linger in your system.  😉

I enjoyed Wilde for Her immensely and will read anything written by Ms. Burrows.  If my instincts are honed (I should work for Wilde Security!), then the fortuitous run-ins with a suddenly available woman should bring Vaughn Wilde front and center.  And since he seems to be the more stoic of the bunch, consider this my pre-swoon.  That book cannot come out soon enough.  Great read, Ms. Burrows!!!

Reviewed by Carmen
Copy provided by Publisher

 

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  5. I became a Tonya Burrows fan after reading “SEAL of Honor.” Once she started the Wilde Security series, she became a must-pre-order, 1-click author for me. Fantastic, yummy alpha heroes and smart, independent, intelligent heroines. Not a whiny, immature, psuedo-virgin, NA ingenue in the bunch, thank goodness! 😀

    • She kept her stride with Wilde #2, EmberFlame. I’m going to enjoy SEAL of Honor in the meantime. Hope you’ll consider adding this series yo your TBR! 🙂

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