TALK WICKED TO ME (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside 6) by Melissa Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 30, 2024

Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

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REVIEW:  TALK WICKED TO ME is the sixth instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside erotic, romance series set in the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is thirty-four year old, veterinarian Dr. Baxter ‘Baz’ Wicked, and editor / single mother Emerson Lockhart’s story line. TALK WICKED TO ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Several characters cross over from, or are mentioned from the other series.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Baz and Emerson TALK WICKED TO ME follows the building relationship between our story line couple. Emerson Lockhart is nine months pregnant, single and her dog is in need of emergency care. Enter Dr. Baz Wicked, a veterinarian, a member of the Dark Knights MC, and the man with whom Emerson will fall in love but within hours, Emerson would find herself giving birth on the side of the road with only Dr. Baz Wicked around to help. From the outset Baz takes control of the situation, and without family or support, Emerson will become ensconced in the Wicked family dynamic, at times fearing for the direction of her future. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Baz and Emerson, and the potential fall-out as Baz has volunteered for a mission overseas, and Emerson’s past returns in the hopes of making things right.

The world building is detailed and meticulous, following several paths including a recap of some previous events, and tight family connections; Emerson’s losses and need for forgiveness; the Wicked family’s grief and their need to pay it forward; and the possibility of heart break for our story line couple. The large extended Wicked family becomes both a curse and a blessing for our story line heroine, at times, her entire life controlled by the over protective nature of the family but Emerson needs help, and in this, the Wickeds are quick to jump in when they are needed the most.

The relationship between Baz and Emerson is one of immediate attraction but Emerson is alone and pregnant, and Baz is determined to become guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love. Falling quickly for our story line heroine, Baz finds himself at a crossroads when his time to go overseas may threaten the fragility of their growing love. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, as per Melissa Foster’s style of writing, there is a large ensemble cast of familiar, friendly, and helpful secondary and supporting characters. Some of the previous story line premises are addressed, in an effort to keep both the reader and our heroine aware of the background and histories.

TALK WICKED TO ME is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love, grief and understanding. The premise is intriguing, captivating and inviting yet I had to question the author’s turn of events regarding Baz’s trip overseas knowing the potential dangers for terrorism and violence but such is the nature of the ‘fictional’ story line. The romance is seductive, edgy and passionate; the characters are spirited and energetic. TALK WICKED TO ME ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tru Blue
Truly Madly Whiskey
Driving Whiskey Wild
Wicked Whiskey Love
Mad About Moon
Taming My Whiskey
The Gritty Truth
Running on Diesel
Crazy Wicked Love
The Wicked Truth
His Wicked Ways

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

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