Review: "Wild Boys: Cooper" by Melissa Foster

Synopsis:

Four years ago at a film festival, Cici Fine met Cooper Wild, a man who turned her world upside down in the span of one deliciously perfect week. He was everything she’d ever dreamed of: sinfully sexy, intelligent, and incredibly loving. When the festival ended, they returned to their own hometowns with promises of forever. But Cooper disappeared, and Cici was left to raise the daughter he never knew about alone.

Cooper is finally thinking straight after years of being lost in grief from the tragedy that killed his father and left his mother blind. Now he’s on a mission to find the woman he left behind—the only woman he’s ever loved.

But Cici Fine is no longer a naive young girl. She’s a savvy businesswoman with big responsibilities, on the cusp of a life-changing move. When fate brings the two together, they’ll put the old adage to the test and find out if love really can conquer all.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

My Review

Another hot, steamy read from Melissa Foster. Cooper is a wonderful, sensitive character. He feels things deeply, whether it be the death of his father, the impact to his mother, or his feelings for Cici. Those feelings have affected him for so long and after years, he's finally digging himself out of the emotional hole he dug for himself and is trying to set his world right.

Cici has been dealing with the impact of Cooper's departure for the past four years. I feel like I didn't get to know her as well as I wanted to in this book. And I was a bit perturbed at times that she allowed her lust for Cooper to continue to hijack her brain and what she knew she needed to do.

I loved how the author handled when Cooper found out what Cici had been keeping from him. It was another reflection of his deep emotional nature and also the guilt he was feeling over how he had handled basically everything in his life in the past four years.

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About the Author:

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes contemporary romance, new adult, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.

Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.

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Review: "Wild Boys - Jackson" by Melissa Foster

Synopsis:

Receiving a marriage proposal is supposed to make a women happy, but when Erica Lane receives a beautiful marriage proposal from her perfect boyfriend on the eve of her annual camping trip with her best friend, Jackson Wild, the first thing she does is jump into bed with Jackson.

Jackson’s all too happy to screw the annoyance out of Erica. After all, they’ve always screwed the hell out of each other when they were bored or angry, lonely, or too damn drunk to see straight.

But the marriage proposal changes everything, and their annual camping trip takes unexpected turns. Will a few nights in the wilderness set these friends with benefits free, or lead them on a path of destruction?

Genre: Contemporary Romance (borderline, but not quite erotic)

My Review:

I almost feel like I could repeat myself over and over when reviewing a book by Melissa Foster, but she hit it out of the park with Jackson's book. I felt the connection between Jackson and Laney from the very beginning - perhaps because their relationship had been developing for so long. But as much as their relationship is about "benefits" as much as it is "friends", their connection is deep. I don't think either of them realized the depth of their connection at the beginning of this book, but their transformation throughout the story was enjoyable to watch. Each has realizations about their relationship with the other, and it rocks what they thought was a solid foundation. There were times that I wanted to smack each of them upside the head and tell them to "catch on" to not only the other's feelings, but their own.

The author includes a lot of poignant points in these characters' story - the tattoos that are truly ingenious, the incorporation of the cover photo into their relationship - these are little unique aspects of the story that make the book memorable, and are a hallmark of a Melissa Foster book.

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About the Author:

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes contemporary romance, new adult, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.

Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.

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Release Day Review: "Wild Boys - Heath" by Melissa Foster

Synopsis:

No last names. No strings. No ties.
Except of the silk variety.

Dr. Heath Wild and Allyson Jenner only wanted a simple tryst. But Heath couldn’t live with just one night, just one taste, of Ally—and Ally couldn’t escape the memory of his hands on her skin, the way he looked at her like she was his obsession, or his seduction, which had pushed her to the edge and had made her want to do things she never had before.


One night leads to one tantalizing phone call. Can one phone call lead to forever?

Genre: Contemporary Romance

My Review:

Heath, the 2nd book in the Wild Boys series, is an intensely sexual and emotional read. The author immerses the reader in the intensity of Heath and Ally's sexual relationship from the very first page. But, as the book progresses, you fall in love with Heath and Ally for who they are out of the bedroom more than in. Heath is intense, but he is also very considerate and respectful, and he is a great communicator. Heath really listens to Ally when she talks and he really seeks to understand her and not to pressure her. Ally is a bit of a hot mess because she can't figure out what she wants for herself in this situation, but Heath is incredibly patient and waits for her to decide what she wants.

The authors descriptions of the settings in this book were well done - for some reason, they have really stuck with me after reading the book. I feel like I can see Heath's condo in my mind, as well as Ally's apartment. The visual images she created left an impression on me.

And, in true Melissa Foster fashion, she gave us a check in with the previous "Wild Boy", Logan, and teased us with the other brothers who haven't found their happily-ever-after yet. And, she even teased us with future possibilities of relationships for other characters. All great ways to draw in a reader and keep them coming back again.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Other Books in the Wild Boys Series:
Wild Boys After Dark: Logan Goodreads • Amazon • BN • Kobo • iBooks • Google Play

Wild Boys After Dark: Jackson (Nov 24) Goodreads • Amazon • BN • Kobo • iBooks • GooglePlay

Wild Boys After Dark: Cooper (Dec 1) Goodreads • Amazon • BN • Kobo • iBooks • GooglePlay

About the Author:

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes contemporary romance, new adult, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.

Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa at The World Literary Cafe or her personal website.Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.

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"Wild Boys After Dark: Logan" by Melissa Foster

Synopsis:

Stella “Stormy” Knight is an expert at hiding—her feelings, her past, and her identity. Sometimes all that hiding takes its toll, and she needs to come out from under that heavy suit of armor and cut loose—but it never takes her long to put it right back on and disappear without a trace.

Private Investigator Logan Wild is relentless in his pursuit to discover the truth for his clients. He works hard, plays even harder, and always walks away unscathed and untethered. Until he meets mysterious and sexy-as-hell Stormy, who leaves him craving more than a one-night stand.

Passion ignites, secrets are shared, and their deep connection is impossible to ignore. But in order to have a future, Logan must uncover Stormy’s dark past—and when he does, he’ll hold her fate in his hands. 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

My Review:

I was intrigued when author Melissa Foster said the "Wild Boys" was a hotter series than her normal ones - because her regular books are pretty hot. After reading Logan, I'm convinced that this book is hot because Melissa wrote it - it has little to do with the language (which is coarser) or the storyline (which is darker). This book is hot because Melissa knows how to draw a reader in to a sexy story and keep them captivated until the last page.

The characters in Logan are both complex, wounded souls. Stella is running from an abusive boyfriend and Logan is haunted because of what he saw during his time in the Navy SEALs, and what he was confronted with about his family when he returned home. I believe these two were drawn to each other because Logan is a "protector" and Stella needs protecting. Even Logan's mother picked up on it - those two were drawn to each other because they were meant to be together.

The language is a bit more explicit than a typical Melissa Foster book, the sex scenes are a bit more graphic and the sex comes a bit earlier than is typical of a Melissa Foster book. But, it is as well written as any Melissa Foster book, it's fast paced and compelling. It's a quick, easy read!

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Other Books in the Wild Boys Series:
Wild Boys After Dark: Heath (Nov 17) - Goodreads • Amazon • BN • Kobo • iBooks • GooglePlay
Wild Boys After Dark: Jackson (Nov 24) - Goodreads • Amazon • BN • Kobo • iBooks • GooglePlay
Wild Boys After Dark: Cooper (Dec 1)- Goodreads • Amazon • BN • Kobo • iBooks • GooglePlay

About the Author:

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes contemporary romance, new adult, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.

Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa at The World Literary Cafe or her personal website.Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.

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