Wild Card: Discover the no 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and your new small town romance obsession! (Rose Hill)

Elsie Silver, the woman that you are! I have loved every book in the Rose Hill series but Sebastian and Gwen were just perfect! I loved their chemistry and especially Gwen’s personality and how she stood up for herself, had her own independence and knew what she wanted out of her life. I wish I could be as confident as Gwen. Then Sebastian (Bash) was such a patient man who quite frankly just needed to know how important and loved he was. This book had everything I wanted: chemistry, spice, loveable characters, great plot line, no third act breakup, plus when you add in forced proximity, and sleeping with your exs dad, it immediately becomes a 10/10! 2 series of Elsie’s finished, one more series to go! Always an auto buy author for me!

3.5⭐️ I love Elsie Silver books, she’s an automatic read for me. If she writes it, I’m going to read it. However this one wasn’t my favourite, but that isn’t a reflection on the quality of the writing and story. It’s more of a personal reader interpretation issue, as someone who has a strained relationship with my father due to complex relationship circumstances this one hit a bit too close to home to be enjoyable & to be honest as I was reading it I just kept thinking that Tripp was getting some pretty harsh treatment considering he’d been blindsided with lies from his mother for his whole life & discovering his father in adulthood. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Maybe at the front there needed to be a ‘Daddy issues’ trigger warning along with the weight one! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ That being said, Clyde is literally the best character Elsie has ever written! He was an absolute Gem! He had me howling with laughter at points, and I’m sad we didn’t get more of him in the previous 3 books now.

Loved Bash, getting to see the man under the mask was everything I expected & with Gwen? They were perfect. Only thing that would have made the book was to see his reaction to becoming a dad with Gwen and the final step for him to get his family. Would have been so beautiful.

Airport spark ➜ missed connection ➜ a house full of tension. Neon margaritas, wildfire heat, and two people choosing honesty even when it’s messy. I laughed, I winced, I swooned—and now I need lime wedges. 🍹🔥 📖💜 Plot Summary In small-town Rose Hill, a chance, electric meeting between Gwen Dawson and Sebastian “Bash” Rousseau never quite leaves either of them and a missed connection keeps them apart. Months later, fate (and some messy circumstances) land them under the same roof. The problem? Bash is an aerial wildfire pilot trying to repair a fragile relationship with his newly discovered adult son…who also happens to be Gwen’s ex. What follows is a slow-burn, high-tension, deeply emotional push-pull as Gwen and Bash navigate forbidden chemistry, family fallout, and small-town scrutiny on their way to hard-won honesty and a real shot at love. 💜👤 Character Breakdown Gwen Dawson — A warm, sunshine-y yoga instructor who’s been searching for belonging. Empathetic to a fault, she brings light into people’s lives but has to learn boundaries and self-worth when desire collides with loyalty. Sebastian “Bash” Rousseau — A gruff, skilled aerial firefighter/pilot (think wildfire operations) with calloused hands and a guarded heart. Newly trying to be a father and a better man, he’s torn between doing the “right” thing and the one woman he can’t forget. Tripp Coleman — Bash’s adult son and Gwen’s ex; his complicated history with both of them raises the stakes and forces everyone to confront truth, forgiveness, and growth. Rose Hill crew (cameos & support): Rosie, Skylar, Tabitha, West, Ford, Rhys, and others from earlier Rose Hill books weave in as found-family and sounding boards, grounding the romance in community. 💜📚 Themes of the Book Forbidden love & moral complication — Ex-boyfriend’s dad + small-town spotlight tests integrity, trust, and timing. Family, forgiveness, and second chances — Estrangement, imperfect parenting, and chosen family; learning to repair what’s breakable rather than walking away. Identity & self-worth — Both leads shed old narratives (guilt, “not enough,” being too much) to choose a love that’s equal and honest. Duty vs. desire — The danger and discipline of wildfire work mirror the risk of emotional vulnerability. Small-town scrutiny & found family — Community pressure vs. the safety of friends who show up when it counts. 💜🂡 Quotes from Wild Card You’re my limes, Bash. I’m the tequila. You & me Bash? We're gonna spend the rest of over lives making margaritas. I usually have my guard up, reinforced and sky-high. Where my father found faults, Bash only finds beauty. Enjoy your life while you’ve got it… Tomorrow is never promised. If I live, I’m coming after you. For me, just… stay. She brightens, like a ray of sunshine in the middle of a dark winter night. In conclusion, Wild Card is messy in the best way forbidden, grown-up, and full of heat and heart. If you crave small-town scandal, found family, and a gruff pilot who chooses love on purpose, this one delivers. 🍹🔥 Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Gwen was definitely the standout for me. I loved how direct she was, especially when it came to communication. Instead of letting misunderstandings drag on, she basically says, “You need to speak to me,” and I was here for it. A curvier FMC in her late twenties who actually communicates? Yes please. I wasn’t completely sold on Bash at first, but I really liked him and Gwen together. He’s a sweetheart, although there were a few things he said and did that had me cringing a little, particularly when it came to his son. And as a 40-year-old woman, I’m also going to object to the repeated implication that 40 is basically ancient. Excuse me? But Clyde. Legendary Clyde absolutely stole the show. He was hilarious, brought so much fun to the story, and somehow added a bit of gravitas when it was needed too. I also loved being back in Rose Hill and seeing all the familiar characters popping up throughout the story. It’s fun, light, fluffy romance that does exactly what it says on the tin. The epilogue was perhaps a little too much with the one year later, then two years later situation. We got it, Elsie. Not my favourite Elsie Silver, but still a really enjoyable addition to the series.

This was full of ups and downs felt like I really faced every emotion reading this. Beau Eaton and Emmett being featured later was a nice nod. But yeah this was a good book and a nice storyline!

4.5 stars Ex boyfriend's Dad trope? Consider me intrigued.... Elsie Silver does it yet again, a quick fun and easy romance that I got on board with from the first chapter. The initial airport scene I think was actually my favourite part of the whole book, where the two were forced to spend time together and realise that perhaps they are good enough for someone. The chemistry and tension felt so natural and unforced and the relationship between Bash and Gwen ultimately felt believable and something I truly invested in. Clyde as a side character was fab and had me laughing so much throughout. Overall I think this is my second favourite in the Rose Hill series and what a way to finish!

Wild Card was a well written romance with characters I enjoyed, but this was one of those reads where I liked it more than I loved it. Bash and Gwen had a great dynamic, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. I always enjoy Elsie Silver’s writing style, and honestly, if this had been written by a different author, I think this may have rated lower for me. She has a way of making characters and their world easy to fall into. There were so many elements of this story that should have worked for me, but for some reason I just didn’t fully connect with it the way I hoped I would. Overall, this was a solid read with great characters and a good story, it just didn’t become a favourite for me.

The book has been delivered to me all safe and salary, and it also good like so so much the story is a breathtaking. If you saw this book and my review you should read it especially if you like the single dad but at the same time his her ex-boyfriend’s father you would love it !

When I heard that Elsie Silver was tackling the deliciously forbidden and inherently messy trope that is “ex-boyfriend’s dad,” I was immediately excited. Not because it’s a trope that I read often (I don’t!), but because I knew she would handle its complexities well - and that was definitely the case with this tension-filled book. Our couple’s relationship didn’t feel taboo or wrong, simply a different kind of forbidden and absolutely meant to be. I loved their meet cute and the immediate connection between them, the way they fit together. And I ADORED the fact that our hero knew from the very beginning that what he wanted was HER. It was incredibly refreshing to read about a man who knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to admit it to himself, even if he isn’t sure that it can ever happen. Seeing the contrasts between him and his son also showcased how grown and mature he is, which was somehow even hotter. And I loved that our heroine was strong, stubborn, and willing to push him when needed. It was a breath of fresh air and a fun, small town-swoony take on a trope that isn’t usually known for that vibe. What a way to end the series… and get me excited for the next one! The story follows Bash (39), a man who just found out he fathered a child when he was 15. He had no idea about Tripp, who is now a privileged 24-year-old who still has some growing to do. When Bash meets a gorgeous stranger at the airport, he is immediately struck by her. Bash and Gwen (27) have an instant connection, which they both intend to continue… until circumstances keep them apart. So it’s a shock to the system when Bash is introduced to Tripp’s girlfriend months later… and she’s none other than the woman he can’t stop thinking about. Now, I’ll be honest, this trope is always a little messy, and this is no exception. Yes, Gwen has been banging Bash’s son, but it was handled really well and there is zero cheating, so don’t worry about that. It’s not that Tripp is a bad guy (I would love to read his book in the future!), but he is a bit of a man-child with some growing up to do. Bash and Gwen were clearly the better fit, and I was rooting for them from the start. We get the forbidden tension that comes from knowing they really shouldn’t cross those lines, all while knowing they would be so, so good together if they did. It’s a tense slow burn that pays off with some smokin’ hot spice in the back half. I loved the transformation of the characters and the way they fit together. I also loved that the story fit into the universe Silver has built, with appearances by past favorites and the introduction of some characters I am very intrigued by. I’ve been in a reading slump all summer, yet this held my attention with ease - another fantastic read by Silver!

« 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙. » Je n’aurais pas pu imaginer une plus belle façon de clore la saga 𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝐻𝑖𝑙𝑙. Cette petite ville si charmante, ce groupe d’amis si humains et débordants d’humour, l’histoire de Bash et Gwen atypique et touchante : 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙚𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩. Et pourtant rien n’était gagné pour moi avec ce quatrième tome. Si j’aime de plus en plus le trope « 𝘢̂𝘨𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘱 », je ne pensais pas du tout être convaincue par le trope « 𝘦𝘹-𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘥 ». Pour ma plus grande surprise, j’ai tout de suite été touchée par Bash et Gwen, ensemble comme séparément. Ils sont deux êtres humains absolument exceptionnels. J’ai aimé leur 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦́, leurs 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 et leurs manières de penser. Elsie a cette manière bien à elle de toujours réussir à parfaitement jouer entre des 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴, remplis de 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 et si 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦́𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢̀ 𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘪𝘴. Le mélange parfait pour me faire passer un moment exceptionnel à chaque fois. Encore une fois, j’ai succombé pour l’ambiance small town et ses personnages. Il n’y a pas besoin de drame inutile pour apprécier à sa juste valeur l’histoire de Gwen et Bash. La vie ne les a pas épargné, l’un abandonné par son père lorsqu’il était enfant souhaite fonder sa propre famille. L’autre jugée par son père et ne s’est jamais sentie suffisante… Mais le destin a choisi plus d’une fois de les réunir pour leur donner enfin une chance d’être heureux. J’ai aimé chacun de leurs moments ensemble. Ceux qui leur ont permis de se rencontrer, s’apprivoiser, se charmer et s’accepter. C’est avant tout 𝙪𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙧𝙚́𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, d’apprendre à s’aimer et s’aligner avec ce que l’on souhaite, de 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙨 et d’accepter que chaque histoire d’amour est unique et belle. Aucune n’a besoin de rentrer dans un moule tant que vous avez assez de courage pour choisir ce qui vous rend heureux. Gwen et Bash resteront mon histoire préférée et l’une des plus grandes leçons qu’Elsie m’aura données. 💜

I loved everything about this book: the plot, the characters, the slow burn, the spice. It’s probably my favore of the series along Wild Eyes. I loved Bash’s story so much because shows perfectly the struggles that sometimes life dishes you. And the fact that he tried to do the right thing to obtain what I truly wanted in life was priceless. Gwen has this bright personality and chose to live her life happy and to love herself, despite what happens. And then there’s crazy Clyde, the best side character in history! I loved the sweet moments between him and Gwen, and the banter with Bash. This books is for you if you like: - Small Town Romance - Forbidden (he is her ex boyfriend's dad) - Age Gap - Grumpy/Sunshine - Slow Burn Happy reading!

Absolutely loved this book and series. So cute and spunky. Love how all of the characters from the series tie together and the excitement. Highly recommend! Love supporting Canadian authors!