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A review by booknerd_lifestyle
His Wicked Ways by Melissa Foster
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Right away, we are introduced to Blaine the non-romantic, closed-off harda** biker. He helps Reese out of a bad spot she gets in, acknowledges an attraction, but knows she won’t be able to handle his idea of fun in the bedroom.
But, then he starts falling for her (stubbornly refusing to see it as that, of course). I swear these are my favorite romances … the ones where the hero or heroine denies the attraction until they can’t deny it anymore.
As he opens up to Reese, I also loved watching how he interacted with Colette (Reese’s younger sister). He treated her like his own little sibling right from the beginning, welcoming not only Reese into his family, but Colette as well. This is the Wicked way of life and I love it!
Even though Blaine says he’s not romantic, the little things he does for Reese scream the opposite. There is a mushy heart at the center of this badass biker.
If this book taught me anything, it’s that I’m not ready to parent a teenager. Oh my gosh, I struggled with Colette’s snarky (read: bitchy) teenage attitude. In the beginning, she’s a serious attitude-wielding teenager. BUUUTTT (you knew that one was coming), I liked watching her open up throughout the book. And as she found friends within the Dark Knights family, she really grew into a snarky, sweet teenager. I look forward to seeing more of her in the future.
I’ve read books by Melissa before that had disability reps in them and it was nice to see how she wove dyslexia into Colette’s story. It tied back to Zander and Zeke all over again (and we all know I love those two boys!) but it was nice to see how Zeke stepped in and offered help to Colette so she didn’t feel like an outsider.
I never would have thought of audiobooks as a way to help dyslexic people enjoy reading, though it’s just one more reason why I absolutely love them and believe they are TOTALLY real books!
I love the Dark Knights motorcycle club so much!! And the best part about HIS WICKED WAYS was seeing them all come together (200+ people, if I read right) to celebrate their president (Preacher – that’s Blaine’s dad)’s birthday. So many family and close friends of the family. All strong, broody bikers … and of course, a cake-sneaking Grandpa!
The Wickeds embraced Reese and her sister like it was the most natural thing in the world. I especially loved Blaine’s sister, Madigan, and his mother, Reba.
I’m not sure what it is about the older generation when Melissa writes them (think: Bra Brigade from Silver Island 🤣) but I adore the grandparents! I adored Gramps and all his sugary shenanigans. What really stood out to me, though, was the way he talked about his late wife. There is so much emotion and love there! The advice he gives Blaine (who is trying to work through his overly emotional attachment to Reese) is perfect and had me in tears.
But, then he starts falling for her (stubbornly refusing to see it as that, of course). I swear these are my favorite romances … the ones where the hero or heroine denies the attraction until they can’t deny it anymore.
As he opens up to Reese, I also loved watching how he interacted with Colette (Reese’s younger sister). He treated her like his own little sibling right from the beginning, welcoming not only Reese into his family, but Colette as well. This is the Wicked way of life and I love it!
Even though Blaine says he’s not romantic, the little things he does for Reese scream the opposite. There is a mushy heart at the center of this badass biker.
If this book taught me anything, it’s that I’m not ready to parent a teenager. Oh my gosh, I struggled with Colette’s snarky (read: bitchy) teenage attitude. In the beginning, she’s a serious attitude-wielding teenager. BUUUTTT (you knew that one was coming), I liked watching her open up throughout the book. And as she found friends within the Dark Knights family, she really grew into a snarky, sweet teenager. I look forward to seeing more of her in the future.
I’ve read books by Melissa before that had disability reps in them and it was nice to see how she wove dyslexia into Colette’s story. It tied back to Zander and Zeke all over again (and we all know I love those two boys!) but it was nice to see how Zeke stepped in and offered help to Colette so she didn’t feel like an outsider.
I never would have thought of audiobooks as a way to help dyslexic people enjoy reading, though it’s just one more reason why I absolutely love them and believe they are TOTALLY real books!
I love the Dark Knights motorcycle club so much!! And the best part about HIS WICKED WAYS was seeing them all come together (200+ people, if I read right) to celebrate their president (Preacher – that’s Blaine’s dad)’s birthday. So many family and close friends of the family. All strong, broody bikers … and of course, a cake-sneaking Grandpa!
The Wickeds embraced Reese and her sister like it was the most natural thing in the world. I especially loved Blaine’s sister, Madigan, and his mother, Reba.
I’m not sure what it is about the older generation when Melissa writes them (think: Bra Brigade from Silver Island 🤣) but I adore the grandparents! I adored Gramps and all his sugary shenanigans. What really stood out to me, though, was the way he talked about his late wife. There is so much emotion and love there! The advice he gives Blaine (who is trying to work through his overly emotional attachment to Reese) is perfect and had me in tears.