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Roseville Ramblers #1
Wild Card
The hot baseball player I’m forced to stay with for my best friend’s wedding is off limits.
Remy Winfield has more muscles than manners, and he’s on a mission to get me into bed by way of the filthiest mouth I’ve ever wanted to kiss. He doesn’t care about my long time crush or my certainty that we’re finally about to happen.
Remy's sure I’ll break first and kiss him, and he’ll tease me to the limit to make sure I do. I might be a Lady, but I can still play his dirty little game. It’s perfectly safe, totally harmless.
Until I fall for him.
Suddenly, Mr. Long-Time Crush doesn’t matter at all.
And my best friend can never know.
Remy Winfield has more muscles than manners, and he’s on a mission to get me into bed by way of the filthiest mouth I’ve ever wanted to kiss. He doesn’t care about my long time crush or my certainty that we’re finally about to happen.
Remy's sure I’ll break first and kiss him, and he’ll tease me to the limit to make sure I do. I might be a Lady, but I can still play his dirty little game. It’s perfectly safe, totally harmless.
Until I fall for him.
Suddenly, Mr. Long-Time Crush doesn’t matter at all.
And my best friend can never know.
First published April 5, 2024
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About the author
Staci Hart
60 books6,217 followersI was the kid who stayed inside to read.
As a four-eyed nerd with a bad perm, I was no one’s dodgeball pick, but I had a lot of friends. Frodo and Bilbo, for instance. Kristy, Stacey, Claudia and the gang (iykyk). Once, in the third grade, I wrote a teen murder mystery inspired by Christopher Pike. On solving my mystery in twelve pages, I decided I was a terrible writer and should never, ever do that again.
Fortunately, I didn’t take my own advice.
I write romance for that feeling you get at the end, like you’re standing on top of a mountain with a backpack full of hundred dollar bills. I write romcoms because is there anything better than banter and grand gestures? I write because I love to create and I love words. I love books, and I love stretching my imagination. I love love, and if you do too, bring your coffee and have a seat. I think we’re gonna be friends.
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As a four-eyed nerd with a bad perm, I was no one’s dodgeball pick, but I had a lot of friends. Frodo and Bilbo, for instance. Kristy, Stacey, Claudia and the gang (iykyk). Once, in the third grade, I wrote a teen murder mystery inspired by Christopher Pike. On solving my mystery in twelve pages, I decided I was a terrible writer and should never, ever do that again.
Fortunately, I didn’t take my own advice.
I write romance for that feeling you get at the end, like you’re standing on top of a mountain with a backpack full of hundred dollar bills. I write romcoms because is there anything better than banter and grand gestures? I write because I love to create and I love words. I love books, and I love stretching my imagination. I love love, and if you do too, bring your coffee and have a seat. I think we’re gonna be friends.
Stay connected!
Instagram: http://instagram.com/quirkybird
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stacihartnovels
Reader Group: http://facebook.com/groups/stacihart
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April 3, 2024
4.25 stars
Well, that was just lovely. I have missed Staci Hart’s words so much. I was thrilled when I saw she had a new release out. Wild Card was delightful. Small town sports romances… you can never go wrong with those. Add in a bit of opposites attract and forced proximity and I was smitten.
Jessa comes to Tennessee for her best friend Cass's wedding. Lady Jessamine is coming from overseas to be the maid of honor and somehow ends up getting stuck bunking with Cass’s cousin, Remy. Remy and Jessa couldn’t be more different on the surface but the connection and banter they have will keep a huge smile on your face.
My favorite part about this story was how Jessa and Remy could be completely themselves with one another. There is nothing better than being able to be your absolute self. Even though it started out as bickering, it soon went to bantering, and these two truly did bring out the best in one another.
There was a bit of drama and angst and a somewhat predictable (for me) twist toward the end… but the very end... Sigh. It was so dang sweet. I loved this couple together. I love the romance and the swoon Staci writes. My heart is so happy that we are getting more books by this beloved author. I sure hope the next book she writes is Wilder’s.
Well, that was just lovely. I have missed Staci Hart’s words so much. I was thrilled when I saw she had a new release out. Wild Card was delightful. Small town sports romances… you can never go wrong with those. Add in a bit of opposites attract and forced proximity and I was smitten.
Jessa comes to Tennessee for her best friend Cass's wedding. Lady Jessamine is coming from overseas to be the maid of honor and somehow ends up getting stuck bunking with Cass’s cousin, Remy. Remy and Jessa couldn’t be more different on the surface but the connection and banter they have will keep a huge smile on your face.
My favorite part about this story was how Jessa and Remy could be completely themselves with one another. There is nothing better than being able to be your absolute self. Even though it started out as bickering, it soon went to bantering, and these two truly did bring out the best in one another.
There was a bit of drama and angst and a somewhat predictable (for me) twist toward the end… but the very end... Sigh. It was so dang sweet. I loved this couple together. I love the romance and the swoon Staci writes. My heart is so happy that we are getting more books by this beloved author. I sure hope the next book she writes is Wilder’s.
April 5, 2024
*IT’S RELEASE DAY … GO, GO, GO.*
Hello loves, as this was an easy to love five star romance I thought it was time to dust of my review writing and let the world (or at least my Goodreads pals) know how much I adored this latest literary romance romp by the wonderful Staci Hart.
So where do I start? This book was wonderfully and sinfully romantic. It had a little bit of everything that I love to read and I didn’t have to think twice about giving out five stars. (And I can admit I can be a bit mean with my handing out of stars).
What’s it about?
An opposites attract romance with a twist - throw in some fake dating in the mix and a hero with a hidden huge heart and plenty of spicy scenes to boot and you have yourself a perfectly written romance book. Shes British (prim and proper but utterly loveable) he’s the filthy mouthed american baseball player who’s a little rough round the edges (but with a heart that’s dying to be loved). All this plus amazing secondary characters who add perfectly to the story telling.
What did I love?
One of the things I think is hard to balance with any romance is the like ability of both protagonists and in this novel, the author absolutely nails it - I was rooting for both the hero and heroine right up until the end and not once did I find anything to dislike. I also loved how there was quite a few themes thrown into the mix but as usual Staci Hart was able to weave and spin all the tropes together to bring about a great romance tale. The secondary characters also led to some great story telling which kept everything interesting and entertaining and it left me desperate for what I hope to be a continuation of the series. This book also features a couple of my favourite tropes - fake dating and sports related romance and surprisingly it also encompassed one of my not so loved themes of insta love/connection BUT I was sold over all the way.
Final thoughts …
I won’t hide the fact that I’m a fan of Staci Hart. I’d like to think of myself as a mini cheerleader in her corner always celebrating every release and championing an author that should be on every romance readers hit lists. Her books are so cleverly put together and her writing skills are something special. This book was no different - it has spice and romance and charm and all the things that we romance readers love but she has a level of skill and romance writing mastery that I don’t think can be compared for this genre. Do not delay grab this book with both hands on release day. Enjoy.
Hello loves, as this was an easy to love five star romance I thought it was time to dust of my review writing and let the world (or at least my Goodreads pals) know how much I adored this latest literary romance romp by the wonderful Staci Hart.
So where do I start? This book was wonderfully and sinfully romantic. It had a little bit of everything that I love to read and I didn’t have to think twice about giving out five stars. (And I can admit I can be a bit mean with my handing out of stars).
What’s it about?
An opposites attract romance with a twist - throw in some fake dating in the mix and a hero with a hidden huge heart and plenty of spicy scenes to boot and you have yourself a perfectly written romance book. Shes British (prim and proper but utterly loveable) he’s the filthy mouthed american baseball player who’s a little rough round the edges (but with a heart that’s dying to be loved). All this plus amazing secondary characters who add perfectly to the story telling.
What did I love?
One of the things I think is hard to balance with any romance is the like ability of both protagonists and in this novel, the author absolutely nails it - I was rooting for both the hero and heroine right up until the end and not once did I find anything to dislike. I also loved how there was quite a few themes thrown into the mix but as usual Staci Hart was able to weave and spin all the tropes together to bring about a great romance tale. The secondary characters also led to some great story telling which kept everything interesting and entertaining and it left me desperate for what I hope to be a continuation of the series. This book also features a couple of my favourite tropes - fake dating and sports related romance and surprisingly it also encompassed one of my not so loved themes of insta love/connection BUT I was sold over all the way.
Final thoughts …
I won’t hide the fact that I’m a fan of Staci Hart. I’d like to think of myself as a mini cheerleader in her corner always celebrating every release and championing an author that should be on every romance readers hit lists. Her books are so cleverly put together and her writing skills are something special. This book was no different - it has spice and romance and charm and all the things that we romance readers love but she has a level of skill and romance writing mastery that I don’t think can be compared for this genre. Do not delay grab this book with both hands on release day. Enjoy.
May 1, 2024
5 'There aren’t enough zeros' Stars!
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been a fan of Staci Hart’s work for years and I was definitely sad to see her not writing for a while. But today, I am so very happy to say Staci is BACK in the game, and she is here with and absolute BANG. If you love small-town romance, this woman is one of the best at it and let me tell you, she doesn’t disappoint with her upcoming release, Wild Card. Get ready for this thrilling, steamy ride and get all set to fall in love with this new crew of characters!
So, Wild Card also is the first installment in Staci’s newest series called Roseville Ramblers and it tells the story of Remy Winfield and Jessa Hastings, two polar opposites from two very different worlds who are “forced” to be roommates because Jessa’s best friend and Remy’s cousin Cass is getting married. Mix that with other troupes like sports romance, fake dating, unexpected twists and a WHOLE LOT of steam and you get this gripping love story.
I didn’t just have it bad. I had it brutally. The wanting was eating me up from the inside like a sweet, sweet poison, and I was so obsessed with her I didn’t even care. I’d die happy.
Oh boy, that sure is the way to come back to the book world! Staci is here and she is not playing. Wild Card is definitely her spiciest book and this girl is not complaining. While never leaving her love for small-town romance, Hart dives into new territory with this new series and she definitely delivers. Remy and Jessa are an unstoppable force together, they can’t control their attraction for one another and they just click in a very special way even though they are so different in so many ways. And that intense passion turns into a beautiful love story with much deserved happy ending.
“I offered him carte blanche to end things. Would you like to know what he said?” When Jessa didn’t answer right away, Grace’s lips curled into the smallest smile. “There aren’t enough zeros.”
Therefore, I am so happy to rate this book with 5 STARS because Staci is back at full speed in the romance community and she comes bearing delicious treats. You’ll adore Remy and Jessa, their chemistry, the new characters, the town, the banter, the steam… Just everything! And that twist and teaser at the end? Never saw that coming! It makes me even giddier to get to the next book in this series. So guys, make sure to not miss Wild Card, especially if you love Staci’s writing!
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been a fan of Staci Hart’s work for years and I was definitely sad to see her not writing for a while. But today, I am so very happy to say Staci is BACK in the game, and she is here with and absolute BANG. If you love small-town romance, this woman is one of the best at it and let me tell you, she doesn’t disappoint with her upcoming release, Wild Card. Get ready for this thrilling, steamy ride and get all set to fall in love with this new crew of characters!
So, Wild Card also is the first installment in Staci’s newest series called Roseville Ramblers and it tells the story of Remy Winfield and Jessa Hastings, two polar opposites from two very different worlds who are “forced” to be roommates because Jessa’s best friend and Remy’s cousin Cass is getting married. Mix that with other troupes like sports romance, fake dating, unexpected twists and a WHOLE LOT of steam and you get this gripping love story.
I didn’t just have it bad. I had it brutally. The wanting was eating me up from the inside like a sweet, sweet poison, and I was so obsessed with her I didn’t even care. I’d die happy.
Oh boy, that sure is the way to come back to the book world! Staci is here and she is not playing. Wild Card is definitely her spiciest book and this girl is not complaining. While never leaving her love for small-town romance, Hart dives into new territory with this new series and she definitely delivers. Remy and Jessa are an unstoppable force together, they can’t control their attraction for one another and they just click in a very special way even though they are so different in so many ways. And that intense passion turns into a beautiful love story with much deserved happy ending.
“I offered him carte blanche to end things. Would you like to know what he said?” When Jessa didn’t answer right away, Grace’s lips curled into the smallest smile. “There aren’t enough zeros.”
Therefore, I am so happy to rate this book with 5 STARS because Staci is back at full speed in the romance community and she comes bearing delicious treats. You’ll adore Remy and Jessa, their chemistry, the new characters, the town, the banter, the steam… Just everything! And that twist and teaser at the end? Never saw that coming! It makes me even giddier to get to the next book in this series. So guys, make sure to not miss Wild Card, especially if you love Staci’s writing!
December 28, 2024
4.5⭐️
March 17, 2025
It felt so good to be back in a Staci Hart world, and just like before, I was completely in love with her newest small town and cast of characters!
Wild Card has all the signatures of a Hart novel - great writing, poignant moments, romance, and while there has always been steam, this time there was STEAMMMMMM.
That didn’t detract from the romance between Jessa and Remy. While they dirtied up the sheets, they had real moments of connections and vulnerability, because when you don’t care about someone liking you, you show them who you really are, and sometimes that can blossom into like and then love. It did with them. I loved those moments just as much as the steamy ones.
This town is full of a cast of characters and sometimes crazy antics, which added the comedy to the romcom part of this. While maybe outlandish at times, it fit into the charm of the small town eccentricities.
The ending of this one was so sweet, loved getting to see these two get their HEA, even if it was wrapped in a bit of a different package they had planned for originally. Which, I think, only drove home the theme of the story more, that sometimes you can have all the boxes checked and you still aren’t happy. Happiness can come in various forms and you have to do what makes you happy, not the society standards of happy. I loved seeing these two grab their happiness, damn what anyone had to say about it.
I’m absolutely feral for the next standalone. I was desperately hoping for them to get their story! I’ll be eagerly awaiting it.
Wild Card has all the signatures of a Hart novel - great writing, poignant moments, romance, and while there has always been steam, this time there was STEAMMMMMM.
That didn’t detract from the romance between Jessa and Remy. While they dirtied up the sheets, they had real moments of connections and vulnerability, because when you don’t care about someone liking you, you show them who you really are, and sometimes that can blossom into like and then love. It did with them. I loved those moments just as much as the steamy ones.
This town is full of a cast of characters and sometimes crazy antics, which added the comedy to the romcom part of this. While maybe outlandish at times, it fit into the charm of the small town eccentricities.
The ending of this one was so sweet, loved getting to see these two get their HEA, even if it was wrapped in a bit of a different package they had planned for originally. Which, I think, only drove home the theme of the story more, that sometimes you can have all the boxes checked and you still aren’t happy. Happiness can come in various forms and you have to do what makes you happy, not the society standards of happy. I loved seeing these two grab their happiness, damn what anyone had to say about it.
I’m absolutely feral for the next standalone. I was desperately hoping for them to get their story! I’ll be eagerly awaiting it.
April 1, 2024
ALL THE STARS! 🌠
Gah, my heart is so full and on the verge of bursting with all the feels! I'm such a proud mama of Staci Hart and this epic comeback of hers. Without a doubt, her stories were truly missed.
Jessa Hastings ends up by fate's design at Remy Winfield's falling apart cottage. She's there for Cassidy, her best friend's wedding, and was not expecting to meet her dashing cousin while there. Y'all, it was lust at first sight... for Jessa AND ME! Throw in a naked Remy and a crazy dog, and the happy, fun times will commence 😅.
Remington Winfield isn't your typical bad boy. He's got that southern twang mixed with the southern gentlemen and the type of aura where you instantly know you're in trouble.
Jessa isn't your typical lady. She may be prim and proper in the presence of her family, but when it comes to Remy, she goes toe to toe with him, beating him at his own game.
This story was EVERYTHING! Do you hear me? Wild Card was everything!! I just loved how Remy constantly flustered Jessa to no end, and the banter between these two? The banter was—no, is legendary.
Wild Card will take you on an unforgettable ride full of heart, laughter, twists and turns, and top-notch spice! Speaking of spice, this book was the spiciest, and by far, the best Staci has EVER written!! There's more to come in this series, and I can not wait!! Cheers, Staci, my friend. You've outdone yourself! Everyone just listen, please, you need to read this book!!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
Gah, my heart is so full and on the verge of bursting with all the feels! I'm such a proud mama of Staci Hart and this epic comeback of hers. Without a doubt, her stories were truly missed.
Jessa Hastings ends up by fate's design at Remy Winfield's falling apart cottage. She's there for Cassidy, her best friend's wedding, and was not expecting to meet her dashing cousin while there. Y'all, it was lust at first sight... for Jessa AND ME! Throw in a naked Remy and a crazy dog, and the happy, fun times will commence 😅.
Remington Winfield isn't your typical bad boy. He's got that southern twang mixed with the southern gentlemen and the type of aura where you instantly know you're in trouble.
Jessa isn't your typical lady. She may be prim and proper in the presence of her family, but when it comes to Remy, she goes toe to toe with him, beating him at his own game.
This story was EVERYTHING! Do you hear me? Wild Card was everything!! I just loved how Remy constantly flustered Jessa to no end, and the banter between these two? The banter was—no, is legendary.
Wild Card will take you on an unforgettable ride full of heart, laughter, twists and turns, and top-notch spice! Speaking of spice, this book was the spiciest, and by far, the best Staci has EVER written!! There's more to come in this series, and I can not wait!! Cheers, Staci, my friend. You've outdone yourself! Everyone just listen, please, you need to read this book!!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
April 5, 2024
“So the good girl does bad things after all. Next time I make you prove it, I’m getting more than your panties.”
I read 200+ books each year and Staci Hart is in my top authors category. WILD CARD hits it outta the park (ayyy-yoohhh...see what I did there?).
This book is Opposites Attract fire with a high society British heroine, a down-home country boy hero, lots of sparks, loads of chemistry, and ALL THE SPICE.
I fell in love with the slow progression of Jessa finding herself in a very unlikely small town, far from home. And there is also the most satisfying character growth as Remy reconsiders his future.
And while all that character growth and soul searching is taking place get ready to overheat your eReader with scorching hot spice. The amount of locations these two bang is pretty epic. I can't even look at my clothes drier without getting vaguely horny.
WILD CARD has everything good in romance: small town charm, f*ckboy finds love, bitable man asses in Baseball pants, fake dating, "don't talk to her that way”, forced proximity, her-panties-in-his-pocket, and all the spice!
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated NC-17 / 5+ sex scenes, harsh language. *MIGHT* include props/kink.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: parent with cancer in past
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read.
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 ➡️ INSTAGRAM
I read 200+ books each year and Staci Hart is in my top authors category. WILD CARD hits it outta the park (ayyy-yoohhh...see what I did there?).
This book is Opposites Attract fire with a high society British heroine, a down-home country boy hero, lots of sparks, loads of chemistry, and ALL THE SPICE.
I fell in love with the slow progression of Jessa finding herself in a very unlikely small town, far from home. And there is also the most satisfying character growth as Remy reconsiders his future.
And while all that character growth and soul searching is taking place get ready to overheat your eReader with scorching hot spice. The amount of locations these two bang is pretty epic. I can't even look at my clothes drier without getting vaguely horny.
WILD CARD has everything good in romance: small town charm, f*ckboy finds love, bitable man asses in Baseball pants, fake dating, "don't talk to her that way”, forced proximity, her-panties-in-his-pocket, and all the spice!
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated NC-17 / 5+ sex scenes, harsh language. *MIGHT* include props/kink.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: parent with cancer in past
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read.
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 ➡️ INSTAGRAM
May 26, 2024
Uh, this book was IMPECCABLE.
What do you do when a book gives you everything you needed at the exact right time? You give it 5 stars and shout it from the rooftops.
📕 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wild Card by Staci Hart
📙 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Roseville Ramblers character series. Book 1.
📗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: E-book on Kindle. 🆓️ on KU
📘 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: Contemporary romance
📔 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: Sports romance (baseball), opposites attract, just for the summer, reformed playboy, small town, forced proximity.
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Jessa is the maid of honor in her best friends wedding, taking her from posh London to a small town in Tennessee. A housing mixup has her staying with charmer Remy, who immediately sets his eyes on her.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: I’ve read a couple Staci Hart books and really liked them… and every time I read a new one I wonder why I haven’t read her entire backlist. But I’m so glad I picked this one up.
Wild Card is the perfect read for right about this moment. It’s all Summer and fun baseball and careless nights. It’s so unbelievably hot and incredibly romantic. There’s no chance you don’t like it - that’s how sure I am.
Jessa and Remy were such a great opposites attract couple. Jessa was a honest to goodness Lady, British royalty in a fish-out-of-water type way. Remy was this incredibly fun guy, who morphed into a character who wanted so much more than the lot he had in life. The sports aspect was light-ish but so meaningful.
And guys… the spice was 🔥 SPICY 🔥.
My only qualm was that Staci Hart set up book two in this series so well I want to scream that it won’t be out until 2025. But I guess that’s a good problem to have.
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 4/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: Need another baseball fix? Try Caught Up by Liz Tomforde - a single father/nanny romance set on the backdrop of professional baseball.
What do you do when a book gives you everything you needed at the exact right time? You give it 5 stars and shout it from the rooftops.
📕 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wild Card by Staci Hart
📙 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Roseville Ramblers character series. Book 1.
📗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: E-book on Kindle. 🆓️ on KU
📘 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: Contemporary romance
📔 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: Sports romance (baseball), opposites attract, just for the summer, reformed playboy, small town, forced proximity.
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Jessa is the maid of honor in her best friends wedding, taking her from posh London to a small town in Tennessee. A housing mixup has her staying with charmer Remy, who immediately sets his eyes on her.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: I’ve read a couple Staci Hart books and really liked them… and every time I read a new one I wonder why I haven’t read her entire backlist. But I’m so glad I picked this one up.
Wild Card is the perfect read for right about this moment. It’s all Summer and fun baseball and careless nights. It’s so unbelievably hot and incredibly romantic. There’s no chance you don’t like it - that’s how sure I am.
Jessa and Remy were such a great opposites attract couple. Jessa was a honest to goodness Lady, British royalty in a fish-out-of-water type way. Remy was this incredibly fun guy, who morphed into a character who wanted so much more than the lot he had in life. The sports aspect was light-ish but so meaningful.
And guys… the spice was 🔥 SPICY 🔥.
My only qualm was that Staci Hart set up book two in this series so well I want to scream that it won’t be out until 2025. But I guess that’s a good problem to have.
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 4/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: Need another baseball fix? Try Caught Up by Liz Tomforde - a single father/nanny romance set on the backdrop of professional baseball.
March 31, 2024
Wild Card is a very cute small town, (kind of) enemies-to-lovers romance. It's perfect if you're looking for a book with banter, spice, romance, cozy small town vibes and a cast of fun characters.
Remy and Jessa are kind of fun to follow and I was definitely rooting for them. The sporty guy and the 'Dutchess' made a cute pair, although their romance was quite predictable throughout the story. I still enjoyed it though. The smut was also pretty damn decent! And while I loved them, for some reason I was focused more on Cass? She makes quite some appearances and even has a plot twist that highly involves her. And I can't put my finger on it, but I was feeling her vibe more.
Wild Hart is kinda you're typical smutty romance and that is perfectly fine. It's an enjoyable and smooth read with short chapters, good writing and good times.
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Thanks to Good Girls PR and Staci Hart for a review copy of this book 🩷
Remy and Jessa are kind of fun to follow and I was definitely rooting for them. The sporty guy and the 'Dutchess' made a cute pair, although their romance was quite predictable throughout the story. I still enjoyed it though. The smut was also pretty damn decent! And while I loved them, for some reason I was focused more on Cass? She makes quite some appearances and even has a plot twist that highly involves her. And I can't put my finger on it, but I was feeling her vibe more.
Wild Hart is kinda you're typical smutty romance and that is perfectly fine. It's an enjoyable and smooth read with short chapters, good writing and good times.
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Thanks to Good Girls PR and Staci Hart for a review copy of this book 🩷
March 25, 2024
Lady Jessamine Hastings and Remington Winfield known simply as Jessa and Remy could not be anymore opposites. Jessa a British heiress has come to Tennessee for her friends Cass wedding. Due to a mixup of living arrangements she ends up staying with Cass cousin Remy who is all country and stud of a man with practically no manners for a heiress like her. So begins this novel of what happens when a British beauty and an American stud stays under the same roof. Comedy, mayhem and drama ensues. We see through the prepping of the wedding and other pre-wedding activities how both Jess and Remy underestimate one another as times goes by and getting to know each other.Ms. Hart not only gives us an opposites attract but as the story unfolds they are other subplots going on that will make the reader be like "wow". A great engaging thought proving small town read. Arc giving by the author.
April 21, 2024
Spicy fun
Spicy fun, this didn’t take itself too seriously, and that made it an easy, bingeable read. This couple had chemistry from the moment they met, so it wasn't long before the heat was dialed up a notch with tons of tension-filled moments. Perhaps too many, honestly, but I'm really not complaining. It’s got a bad boy/good girl pairing that’s a classic for a reason, with an adorably insecure hero who is convinced that he’s not good enough for his girl. What starts as a fling turns into something else entirely, and it was a sexy, fast-paced ride from start to finish. It was a solid 4-star read for me the whole way through - a few things rubbed me the wrong way, but it was very entertaining overall.
The story follows Jessa, a woman who is visiting a small town for her best friend’s wedding. After a mixup, Jessa finds herself staying with the bride’s cousin while she’s in town. Remy is the town playboy and a brash, heartbreaker of a man. He doesn’t hide his interest in Jessa, but his over-the-top antics don’t seem to work on her - at first. That’s because her longtime crush is in town for the wedding too, and Jessa is convinced that now is the time they’ll finally become something more. But instead of focusing on her crush, Jessa can’t seem to stop growing closer to Remy, and that’s sure to cause trouble for everyone involved.
So I actually read the blurb and interpreted it completely different, thinking the best friend’s cousin and longtime crush were the same person. That’s not the case, so I can’t say that I liked the love triangle aspect, though it was clear from the start that Remy was the guy for Jessa. Most of my hangups about the story revolve around how long the crush was in the picture, and how inappropriate some of Jessa’s actions were if she truly did intend to start up something with him. Other than that, I really did enjoy this. It was light, SUPER spicy, and totally playful. Remy was also a great hero, the kind of cocky guy who hides his vulnerability behind a bold personality. He was gone for Jessa from the moment they met, and I loved that. Their connection was largely sexual with some more serious undertones, and I wouldn’t have minded a few more moments of emotional connection, but the spice was fun too. This is definitely the spicest book I’ve read from Hart, but that kept the story light, bright, and easygoing.
Spicy fun, this didn’t take itself too seriously, and that made it an easy, bingeable read. This couple had chemistry from the moment they met, so it wasn't long before the heat was dialed up a notch with tons of tension-filled moments. Perhaps too many, honestly, but I'm really not complaining. It’s got a bad boy/good girl pairing that’s a classic for a reason, with an adorably insecure hero who is convinced that he’s not good enough for his girl. What starts as a fling turns into something else entirely, and it was a sexy, fast-paced ride from start to finish. It was a solid 4-star read for me the whole way through - a few things rubbed me the wrong way, but it was very entertaining overall.
The story follows Jessa, a woman who is visiting a small town for her best friend’s wedding. After a mixup, Jessa finds herself staying with the bride’s cousin while she’s in town. Remy is the town playboy and a brash, heartbreaker of a man. He doesn’t hide his interest in Jessa, but his over-the-top antics don’t seem to work on her - at first. That’s because her longtime crush is in town for the wedding too, and Jessa is convinced that now is the time they’ll finally become something more. But instead of focusing on her crush, Jessa can’t seem to stop growing closer to Remy, and that’s sure to cause trouble for everyone involved.
So I actually read the blurb and interpreted it completely different, thinking the best friend’s cousin and longtime crush were the same person. That’s not the case, so I can’t say that I liked the love triangle aspect, though it was clear from the start that Remy was the guy for Jessa. Most of my hangups about the story revolve around how long the crush was in the picture, and how inappropriate some of Jessa’s actions were if she truly did intend to start up something with him. Other than that, I really did enjoy this. It was light, SUPER spicy, and totally playful. Remy was also a great hero, the kind of cocky guy who hides his vulnerability behind a bold personality. He was gone for Jessa from the moment they met, and I loved that. Their connection was largely sexual with some more serious undertones, and I wouldn’t have minded a few more moments of emotional connection, but the spice was fun too. This is definitely the spicest book I’ve read from Hart, but that kept the story light, bright, and easygoing.
June 4, 2024
okay I just literally INHALED this book! so fun and SO HOTTTTTTT
absolutely loved jessa and remy, and their banter and chemistry were just toooooo good. 4.5⭐️
absolutely loved jessa and remy, and their banter and chemistry were just toooooo good. 4.5⭐️
May 30, 2024
Wild Card was a wild ride. Remy and Jessa’s love story was hilarious, sweet and extremely spicy.
Remy was healing and dealing with the realization that he sacrificed his dream to take care of his mother. He had no regrets about stepping up to the plate. But he kept thinking what if he had gone back to playing pro? Would things be different?
Jessa was a spitfire and she wanted out of the shell that her parents had forced her into. She found her voice and became more confident in knowing what she wanted it life.
Jessa & Remy had a funny way of pushing each other out of their comfort zones. The banter between them will put a smile on your face and the wedding scene... that was good.
I can’t wait for book 2.
June 1, 2024
wild card is an opposites attract romance with a little twist. jessa is the british prim and proper lady coming into tennessee for her best friend's wedding, remy is the filthy mouthed american baseball player with rough edges and a huge heart.
staci hart is able to weave stories together so that all these different book tropes fit seamlessly together. there is not one thing I didn't love about this book. I can not wait for book two.
🍓 fake dating
🍓 instant attraction
🍓 baseball
🍓 banter/competition
🍓 forced proximity
🍓 🌶🌶🌶
🍓 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
quote: “we call that a wildcard. unpredictable underdogs with nothing to lose. they get you when you least expect it, and I guess I’m just afraid you won't see him coming.”
April 14, 2024
4.25! This book was FUN. The perfect spin on a small town romance. I loved that Lady Jessa ended up being the perfect match for Remy. It was funny, quirky and swoony. The spicy scenes were SPICY. This was my first Staci Hart book, and I’m now a fan!
Highly recommend if you love sports rom-coms!
Highly recommend if you love sports rom-coms!
April 14, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
May 2, 2024
I had a massive gooey smile on face from Chapters 42 through to the end
Plot: 4 📍
Spice: 3 🌶️
Overall: 4.5 ⭐
Y’all… That was SUCH a fun read!
Remy, the beast of a man, is just drool worthy, dream boat material, especially if you love the big, burly, muscley guys. (*cough, cough* like me!) He’s a hard working, hard loving, fun loving, fun seeking man and I was instantly in love with him.
Jessa, Lady Jessa, or Duchess, was a slow burn but watching her come out her structured little shell was just amazing! I had so much fun watching her learn to love herself for who she really is rather than who she’s expected to be.
Cass, Jessa’s best friend, and Wilder, another of the side characters, plus the host of cousins, mothers, aunts, and the rest of the baseball team are all just a hare’s breath away from being the perfect mix up for a RomCom SitCom and I would be turning into that hilarity every prime time!
Little red radars pop up early on indicating “Warning, Warning, Will Robinson” and it makes you wonder when the (side character’s) tension is going to pop and boy does it! Spectacularly!
I had an absolute blast reading this book, staying up way past my bedtime, snickering just quietly enough not to wake up my husband, and finally falling asleep with my Kindle in my hand when I did finally finish not one but TWO amazing epilogue scenes.
If you like burly dudes, sports romances, strong female leads who grow up and grow on you, doddering old Aunties who set up accidental meet-cutes, then this book is for you!
I received this as an ARC with no compensation other than getting to discover a wonderful new author in return for my honest review and I definitely recommend this hilarious story.
Plot: 4 📍
Spice: 3 🌶️
Overall: 4.5 ⭐
Y’all… That was SUCH a fun read!
Remy, the beast of a man, is just drool worthy, dream boat material, especially if you love the big, burly, muscley guys. (*cough, cough* like me!) He’s a hard working, hard loving, fun loving, fun seeking man and I was instantly in love with him.
Jessa, Lady Jessa, or Duchess, was a slow burn but watching her come out her structured little shell was just amazing! I had so much fun watching her learn to love herself for who she really is rather than who she’s expected to be.
Cass, Jessa’s best friend, and Wilder, another of the side characters, plus the host of cousins, mothers, aunts, and the rest of the baseball team are all just a hare’s breath away from being the perfect mix up for a RomCom SitCom and I would be turning into that hilarity every prime time!
Little red radars pop up early on indicating “Warning, Warning, Will Robinson” and it makes you wonder when the (side character’s) tension is going to pop and boy does it! Spectacularly!
I had an absolute blast reading this book, staying up way past my bedtime, snickering just quietly enough not to wake up my husband, and finally falling asleep with my Kindle in my hand when I did finally finish not one but TWO amazing epilogue scenes.
If you like burly dudes, sports romances, strong female leads who grow up and grow on you, doddering old Aunties who set up accidental meet-cutes, then this book is for you!
I received this as an ARC with no compensation other than getting to discover a wonderful new author in return for my honest review and I definitely recommend this hilarious story.
April 6, 2024
4/5 stars.
I really loved this book and I'm glad this author is back! I loved the characters, the storyline, the way it kept me interested all throughout the book and just everything. It was a great book and I definitely recommend it! It was easy to read and I kept wanting more and more. Yes!
I really loved this book and I'm glad this author is back! I loved the characters, the storyline, the way it kept me interested all throughout the book and just everything. It was a great book and I definitely recommend it! It was easy to read and I kept wanting more and more. Yes!
March 27, 2024
The spice be spicy!! 🍓⚾️❤️🔥👑🌶️
4.5/5 ⭐️ rounded up
I loved the forced proximity, opposites attract and banter between Jessa and Remy. I went between laughing out loud and fanning myself.
The dirty talk and action!
I adored the small town vibes and side characters, especially her bestie Cass.
And I did not see all the drama coming!
Oh and did I say it was steamy!!
My first Staci Hart read and I loved it!
“𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙. 𝙐𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙄’𝙢 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
Perfect for those who love:
♡ Small Town
♡ Opposites Attract
♡ Forced Proximity
♡ Fake Dating
♡ One Bed
♡ Bad Boy x Good Girl
Thank you Staci & Good Girls PR for the e-arc
4.5/5 ⭐️ rounded up
I loved the forced proximity, opposites attract and banter between Jessa and Remy. I went between laughing out loud and fanning myself.
The dirty talk and action!
I adored the small town vibes and side characters, especially her bestie Cass.
And I did not see all the drama coming!
Oh and did I say it was steamy!!
My first Staci Hart read and I loved it!
“𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙. 𝙐𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙄’𝙢 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
Perfect for those who love:
♡ Small Town
♡ Opposites Attract
♡ Forced Proximity
♡ Fake Dating
♡ One Bed
♡ Bad Boy x Good Girl
Thank you Staci & Good Girls PR for the e-arc
April 7, 2024
I just loved this book so much!! The story is sweet and soooo hot!! 😅
The writing is smooth and funny. I laughed and swooned all through it.
I’ve read most of this author’s books and I‘ve enjoyed all of them immensely.
If you like a sweet and sexy HEA without too much anxious feelings this is a must read.
The writing is smooth and funny. I laughed and swooned all through it.
I’ve read most of this author’s books and I‘ve enjoyed all of them immensely.
If you like a sweet and sexy HEA without too much anxious feelings this is a must read.
March 17, 2025
I love a good small town romance. Mix it with fish out of water, forced a proximity, fake relationship/sex deal and I am all in.
I loved aren’t from the moment he showed up, shirtless and working on a vehicle. I love a handy man. Competence, am I right?
Jessa was a fantastic FMC. British, confident, and really unsure about what’s next in her life. She is sure it isn’t this absolutely hot man and his unruly cock, I mean dog.
I loved the friendships and the magnetism between these very different people.
I did Sherlock Holmes one big plot point but it didn’t impact how much I loved the story.
I cannot wait for the next book.
I loved aren’t from the moment he showed up, shirtless and working on a vehicle. I love a handy man. Competence, am I right?
Jessa was a fantastic FMC. British, confident, and really unsure about what’s next in her life. She is sure it isn’t this absolutely hot man and his unruly cock, I mean dog.
I loved the friendships and the magnetism between these very different people.
I did Sherlock Holmes one big plot point but it didn’t impact how much I loved the story.
I cannot wait for the next book.
November 25, 2024
As much as I’ve loved Staci Hart’s writing in the past, this one wasn’t doing it for me. It had a lot of potential but ultimately lacked the character development and emotional connection I wanted in a romance novel. There were too many competing tropes, and none felt fully fleshed out. Remy and Jessa spent the first half of the book bickering and panting over each other, then the second half sleeping together. I’m so tired of reading romances where it’s nothing but one sex scene after another with little to no character development.
May 7, 2025
It's been a hot minute since I read a book by Staci Hart but she's back and with a banger of a book! If you enjoy sports romances set in small towns full of banter between the two main characters, steamy romance and laugh-out-loud funny scenes, then you will love Wild Card.
This book starts with Jessa Hastings traveling overseas from the UK to the small town of Roseville, Tennessee for the wedding of her best friend Cass. Not only is she excited for the wedding but Jessa also has high hopes to finally make things happen between her and Henry, her oldest childhood friend who's also coming to the wedding and someone she has had a crush on for ages. What she didn't expect is that she is forced to stay, due to a mishap, with Cass's cousin Remy and his chaotic dog Beau. Remy who is a hot baseball player with the filthiest mouth ever and who's determined to use it on Jessa. They're opposites in every way but that doesn't stop them from fake dating each other to make Henry jealous. Until the fake dating turns out to be not so fake after all.
I simply ended up adoring this story, something I hadn't necessarily expected when I started reading the book. Before I knew it I was so hooked by all the characters, the story and the opposites attract romance. It's been a little while since I read a book by this author but it's my absolutely my favorite of hers so far. I mean, what didn't I love about this book? I loved it all! The banter was topnotch, just full of chemistry between Jessa and Remy as they went from arguing to fake dating to falling for each other hard.
The secondary characters were also fantastic to read about. I especially loved the scenes that involved Cass (her book is the next one in the series and I'm reading it as we speak) because I really liked her friendship with Jessa as well as her relationship with her cousin Remy. There were also a few twists in the story that I hadn't seen coming at all that left me a bit shook. But that only means that Staci Hart from them very well. And they all definitely had a purpose to the story in general.
What else can I say except go read this book if you're in the mood for a sports romance with fake dating and hot spice that had a really sweet and moving ending. Staci Hart is a romance author that you just HAVE to read!
This book starts with Jessa Hastings traveling overseas from the UK to the small town of Roseville, Tennessee for the wedding of her best friend Cass. Not only is she excited for the wedding but Jessa also has high hopes to finally make things happen between her and Henry, her oldest childhood friend who's also coming to the wedding and someone she has had a crush on for ages. What she didn't expect is that she is forced to stay, due to a mishap, with Cass's cousin Remy and his chaotic dog Beau. Remy who is a hot baseball player with the filthiest mouth ever and who's determined to use it on Jessa. They're opposites in every way but that doesn't stop them from fake dating each other to make Henry jealous. Until the fake dating turns out to be not so fake after all.
I simply ended up adoring this story, something I hadn't necessarily expected when I started reading the book. Before I knew it I was so hooked by all the characters, the story and the opposites attract romance. It's been a little while since I read a book by this author but it's my absolutely my favorite of hers so far. I mean, what didn't I love about this book? I loved it all! The banter was topnotch, just full of chemistry between Jessa and Remy as they went from arguing to fake dating to falling for each other hard.
The secondary characters were also fantastic to read about. I especially loved the scenes that involved Cass (her book is the next one in the series and I'm reading it as we speak) because I really liked her friendship with Jessa as well as her relationship with her cousin Remy. There were also a few twists in the story that I hadn't seen coming at all that left me a bit shook. But that only means that Staci Hart from them very well. And they all definitely had a purpose to the story in general.
What else can I say except go read this book if you're in the mood for a sports romance with fake dating and hot spice that had a really sweet and moving ending. Staci Hart is a romance author that you just HAVE to read!
April 4, 2024
HOO-BOY. Remy and Jessa brought the HEAT even before things got steamy between them. No joke, these two sparked off each other even in the middle of Remy's filthy living room (which might have also been maybe slightly thanks to Remy's rambunctious dog and an unruly towel, but STILL!) when Jessa was not at all inclined to like Remy or his muscles or his (probably) deliciously biteable butt (amongst other parts).
But let's back up for a moment. Jessa's BFF (who happens to be Remy's cousin) is getting married. Jessa has a Plan (with a capital P, thankyouverymuch) to make things happen with the guy she's been crushing on forever and said Plan does NOT include being forced to room with Remy. Who is VERY distracting with the muscles and filthy mouth and smoldering looks. He's absolutely the last man she'd be interested in.
Except...whoops. She kind of is.
On Remy's end, he's...coasting, maybe. Yeah. That works. He's coasting through life after having his baseball dreams derailed and his heart battered a little by someone who wasn't willing to stick with him when things went south. He's not UNhappy, exactly, but he's not happy either. He just is. And Jessa with her proper speech and polite manners sparks interest in him. More than he expected. And he REALLY doesn't like the guy Jessa has her heart set on.
Plenty of dirty talk, panties that keep ending up in Remy's pocket, home improvement that is a whole lot of wicked, secrets, more secrets, outdoor trysts, indoor lovin', parental issues and obligations, a man who is stuck in neutral, and the lady (literally) who gives him the push he needs. Staci Hart brought us the heat with these two and BOY did I enjoy it!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
But let's back up for a moment. Jessa's BFF (who happens to be Remy's cousin) is getting married. Jessa has a Plan (with a capital P, thankyouverymuch) to make things happen with the guy she's been crushing on forever and said Plan does NOT include being forced to room with Remy. Who is VERY distracting with the muscles and filthy mouth and smoldering looks. He's absolutely the last man she'd be interested in.
Except...whoops. She kind of is.
On Remy's end, he's...coasting, maybe. Yeah. That works. He's coasting through life after having his baseball dreams derailed and his heart battered a little by someone who wasn't willing to stick with him when things went south. He's not UNhappy, exactly, but he's not happy either. He just is. And Jessa with her proper speech and polite manners sparks interest in him. More than he expected. And he REALLY doesn't like the guy Jessa has her heart set on.
Plenty of dirty talk, panties that keep ending up in Remy's pocket, home improvement that is a whole lot of wicked, secrets, more secrets, outdoor trysts, indoor lovin', parental issues and obligations, a man who is stuck in neutral, and the lady (literally) who gives him the push he needs. Staci Hart brought us the heat with these two and BOY did I enjoy it!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
April 2, 2024
This book was such a luscious luscious dream of a romance. From their first encounter Jessa and Remy’s chemistry screamed from the pages. She’s in a small town for a wedding of her college best friend, and he’s the cousin of the bride and a bit of a local legend. They’re supposed to be off limits but can’t seem to help themselves. Those are my favorite kind of books…when they just can’t help themselves. She wants to get a little dirty while away in a small town? What harm could it do? He’s forbidden by his cousin? Who cares! Jessa’s a sweet temptation to him and once he has a taste he’s hooked.
These two were perfect for one another. Many would assume Jessa is uptight because of her upbringing but she’s one of those more down girls I’ve ever seen written. And Remy character traits are so damn good. He’s a good man, though often a playboy, and that goodness in him just shines through all his playboy ways.
This book was so yum.
These two were perfect for one another. Many would assume Jessa is uptight because of her upbringing but she’s one of those more down girls I’ve ever seen written. And Remy character traits are so damn good. He’s a good man, though often a playboy, and that goodness in him just shines through all his playboy ways.
This book was so yum.
March 30, 2024
(ARC Review) 4 enthusiastic stars
Staci Hart has written pure horny romcom gold!
It’s a small town, forced proximity, opposites attract, fake dating romance between Jessa, who’s in town for her best friend’s wedding, and Remy, her best friend’s cousin who is forced into hosting Jessa at his house when all other beds fall through. Jessa’s been in love with a childhood friend Henry her whole life, so Remy agrees to fake date her to make him jealous, only things turn real pretty quickly.
Remy is totally outrageous- an unrepentant flirt, cocky and full of southern charm but also sweet to his mama and hiding his soft side. Jessa starts as a prim and proper lady and quickly devolves into playing horny games with Remy and I loved watching her let loose.
The banter between them had me cackling, the spice had me sweating (this is SERIOUSLY spicy), and the romance had me swooning.
Staci’s back and her books are hornier than ever and I’m here for it!
I can’t wait for more from this world because that last epilogue had me gasping and clutching my pearls.
Staci Hart has written pure horny romcom gold!
It’s a small town, forced proximity, opposites attract, fake dating romance between Jessa, who’s in town for her best friend’s wedding, and Remy, her best friend’s cousin who is forced into hosting Jessa at his house when all other beds fall through. Jessa’s been in love with a childhood friend Henry her whole life, so Remy agrees to fake date her to make him jealous, only things turn real pretty quickly.
Remy is totally outrageous- an unrepentant flirt, cocky and full of southern charm but also sweet to his mama and hiding his soft side. Jessa starts as a prim and proper lady and quickly devolves into playing horny games with Remy and I loved watching her let loose.
The banter between them had me cackling, the spice had me sweating (this is SERIOUSLY spicy), and the romance had me swooning.
Staci’s back and her books are hornier than ever and I’m here for it!
I can’t wait for more from this world because that last epilogue had me gasping and clutching my pearls.
April 1, 2024
4.5!
This was my first book by this author and it for sure won’t be my last! This story these characters, were EVERYTHING I needed.
There’s twists, amazing plot, electric chemistry and SPICE!! The dirty talk.. Remy knew what he was doing! I went into this book just for the Fake dating (the elite trope)! The fake wasn’t “fake” because the chemistry and tension! 😉 This book ended up having all of my fav things…
Fake relationship ✔️
Sports Romance ✔️
One bed ✔️
Tension/ spice ✔️
Small town ✔️
No third act breakup ✔️
An amazing experience from start to finish!
This was my first book by this author and it for sure won’t be my last! This story these characters, were EVERYTHING I needed.
There’s twists, amazing plot, electric chemistry and SPICE!! The dirty talk.. Remy knew what he was doing! I went into this book just for the Fake dating (the elite trope)! The fake wasn’t “fake” because the chemistry and tension! 😉 This book ended up having all of my fav things…
Fake relationship ✔️
Sports Romance ✔️
One bed ✔️
Tension/ spice ✔️
Small town ✔️
No third act breakup ✔️
An amazing experience from start to finish!
March 25, 2024
Who's excited for another Staci Hart book? (waves hands wildly) If you're excited for
Wild Card
, be even more excited because it is *chef's kiss* We're talking top of your TBR, toss your current read aside and pick this one up now!
Remy and Jessa . . . are everything. I have so many highlights, but I don't want to spoil anything! Just know that if you're looking for an opposites-attract, forced proximity, small-town romance, with an abundance of fun, witty banter perfectly combined with sweet, swoony, heartwarming moments, oh so much steam! (all the chili pepper emojis) and fantastic characters (with a few exceptions... when you read it, you'll know.) then you've found it.
My only wish was to have had more of Remy's baseball journey, but that is very much me not wanting to say goodbye and having more story to read. But that teaser epilogue... *giddy* I cannot wait!
Remy and Jessa . . . are everything. I have so many highlights, but I don't want to spoil anything! Just know that if you're looking for an opposites-attract, forced proximity, small-town romance, with an abundance of fun, witty banter perfectly combined with sweet, swoony, heartwarming moments, oh so much steam! (all the chili pepper emojis) and fantastic characters (with a few exceptions... when you read it, you'll know.) then you've found it.
My only wish was to have had more of Remy's baseball journey, but that is very much me not wanting to say goodbye and having more story to read. But that teaser epilogue... *giddy* I cannot wait!
April 5, 2024
I’ve never been so quick to give a book 5 stars! This book was written for me.
Releasing 4/5
Tropes: Fake Dating
“Royalty” vs commoner
Sports
Small Town
There are no words for Jessa and Remy. They are the perfect balance for each other, she makes him want to be better and he lets her see she live by her own rules. They feed off of one another in the most beautiful way.
The chemistry is off the charts between these two and the mouth on Remy…
Thanks Good Girls PR for this one!
Releasing 4/5
Tropes: Fake Dating
“Royalty” vs commoner
Sports
Small Town
There are no words for Jessa and Remy. They are the perfect balance for each other, she makes him want to be better and he lets her see she live by her own rules. They feed off of one another in the most beautiful way.
The chemistry is off the charts between these two and the mouth on Remy…
Thanks Good Girls PR for this one!
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