✫✫ 4 Stars ✫✫

Oh I love a rough alpha gay man who helps people for a living so getting 2 in one book was PERFECTION for me! A Fire Fighter and Police Officer who have always loved each other, this is a second chance romance and I am in love. Great story line, great characters and hot hot hot too.

The narration was good. I feel like a broken record when I always say the same thing about the same narrator but he just gets TOO excited during the sex scenes for me and it ends up sounding like he is mad rather than in pleasure.

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Forever Wilde #3

I love Second Chance romances, but I'm a hard sell with them too, especially when forgiveness is necessary. I require a lot of groveling, and that was definitely missing here.

Told in a dual POV the story begins with childhood sweethearts Seth Walker and Otto Wilde reuniting after more than a decade apart.

"Ten years. Ten years since I'd last seen the other half of myself, the boy I'd loved since I was eight years old and had fallen into the pond between our properties." -- Seth

There's very little explanation on Seth's part at first for cutting off all communication with Otto. Personally, the reason for their separation, which includes a whole lot of miscommunication, was problematic for me.

The chemistry between Seth and Otto is extremely apparent, but it just seemed that Otto forgave Seth very quickly and Seth got off a bit too easily (ha! No pun intended). The romance seemed to rely far more on Seth and Otto's young love, and the hot and heavy sex they have now they're reunited, rather than the development of the character's romance and their reasons for being together now. There just wasn't enough page time given to them getting to know each other as adults with all their baggage.

My biggest issue with Wilde Fire is, put simply, I am not a fan of ridiculous martyrdom behavior. First Seth's leading to their initial separation and then later Otto's in order to protect the arsonist.

Regardless of my personal peeves, this is a pretty intense and entertaining story. The suspense surrounding the arson was interesting and incorporated well into the rekindled romance. I love the supporting characters, and there's enough humor to simply make me a happy listener.

Wilde Fire was an entertaining listen. Michael Pauley uses distinctive character voices, which is impressive considering the large cast in the story. I found it an interesting choice on Pauley's part that even though both characters were raised in the same town, he doesn't use the same accents for both men, instead Seth's accent was more northern sounding, while Otto remained with a harder southern accent.

Recommended for those who like a Second Chance romance with lots of passion, a suspenseful side plot, a great supporting cast, and great narration who don't mind some miscommunication that's cleared before the HEA ending.

I'm really looking forward to Hudson's story and spending more time with the Wilde clan!

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Sooo good it hurt.

OMG Lucy and Michael never disappoint I wish I could give more stars. Can't wait for the next...

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Loved this Story!

This book is one of the sweetest I have read. The narration was fantastic! I think the narrator really found his groove as far as inflection and intonation. it allowed me to really get into the book and enjoy it more. it was a sweet journey!

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Otto and Seth...sigh

Lucy Lennox hit it out of the park again. I love this series! The family dynamics are amazing. The Wilde family is a family I want to join. This book has all the feels...Otto is so courageous and brave. Seth is sweet. Both have this incredible sense of valor that you just sit in awe of them. If you haven't started this series, you truly need to. Michael Pauley, I think I have typed your name more than my own in recent months, simply to let others know how great you are at your job.

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Not as formulaic as I thought it would be

So, normally by this point in a series, it begins to get a bit predictable. But it actually wasn't. It was a great second chance romance. I read another review that mentioned this was a cliff hanger. I feel like that person must not have listened to the same book that I did.

This story was a tiny bit formulaic, but there were elements you really didn't see coming. Every story in this series has been enjoyable. The Felix and the Prince book has actually been my favorite so far but all of them have had me listening to these books back to back. I kept telling myself, listen to something else then come back to the series. But I just couldn't.

I love the grandfathers. They are integral to each one of these stories to me. They bring the humor while showing you what love looks like as you grow older together.

As normal, Michael Pauley knocked the narration out the park. I love listening to him. Especially the smexy sexy scenes.

At any rate, this was a great listen. It didn't even register on my 'too much angst' meter. So I am looking forward to reading Hudson's story next.

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loved this book so much

I just LOVED this book. I just stole my heart. so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy reading

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Awesome series

This is one one of my favorite series.

This book especially. It has a great story with twist and turns and maybe a touch too much sex, but hey, that’s what got you listening in the first place.

And Michael Pauley does such a great job with the characters; I really enjoy his voice.

Thank you.

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Awesome

I love Lucy Lennox, and hearing this book was almost as good as reading it, and the narrator has a great voice.

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Walker, Wilde Slap Slap.

Walker made a promise that why he got married.But what about the promise he made to Otto. Jolie gets piss about Seth dating Otto to be honest jolie is a bitch a serious bitch. he shouldn't have married her if he was going to take on a father figure and be called daddy, yet points out that he's her uncle. Truly confusing.. Drives me crazy that he makes it clear that he's tisha uncle and not daddy Jolie took advantage of Seth's heart.
spoiler Seth had sex with her WTF .

Yet he calls her his daughter a few times.
Otto so needs to fine someone else.
To certain extent Seth was a bastard. felt what Seth did to Otto was inexcusable
Otto pain was the heartbreaking moments in the story. begging the love of his life to come back. I think Otto is a huge idiot. for forgiven him so easy.
I love SETH but marrying jolie raising a kid sleeping with his brother baby mom turn his Wife.
Seth could have been a uncle without marrying her. oh wait medical. call bullshit he could have add her to his insurance as his niece.Hell if he trust Otto the Wilde's would have help her.

The plot was Walker broke wilde heart 10 years ago . Yet spoiler get together by the first 3 chapters. Sad i spent money on this what happened to the plot. Yet Walkers married. WTF. Otto should so make him suffer.
Leave supposedly the love of your life. Otto has no self respect for himself. He should had at least. Held out longer.
Walkers pissed at Otto for leaving. Walker has the nerve to say shit about Otto.When Otto went to help felix. Jolie used him like that..And Seth parents suck big time. MMC martyrs is a huge joke.
I think Otto should had dated someone in front of him let him experience Otto's pain. if i didn't need the book to complete the series. i would return this. Jolie tells seth that their kid see Otto before the fire.
Seth family they implied, he needs his ex wife to watch his niece and nephew's. homophobes much.
In the person that was a fire bug should have paid more. they should have been billed for it plus time in jail.