Dylan Stone and Serena Fields have been best of friends their entire lives. For Dylan, she’s the solid, dependable woman in his life. His person. The one who has been there for him through the best and worst of times and doesn’t see him for the millions he has in the bank. And even though he’s been secretly attracted to her for years, there are some lines that best friends don’t cross—even if he … he does spend most of their time together entertaining dirty thoughts about her that have no business being in his head.
Serena has been in love with Dylan Stone for as long as she can remember, but she’s searching for her happily-ever-after and that’s not her best friend’s thing. Unfortunately, her dating life is one disaster after another, yet Dylan is always there with a pint of her favorite ice cream and a listening ear after each and every disappointing encounter.
It’s the perfect arrangement, until one night changes everything.
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A fairytale come true…
…and a sigh of satisfaction for Dylan and Serena’s love story. Erika Wilde puts her own playful and emotional spin on this friends to lovers tale.
This pair has been friends for years, with Dylan faithfully offering a shoulder to lean on when Serena’s disastrous relationships come to an end. Their easy friendship has become comfortable…until feelings start to run deeper. Cue the swoon.
Ms. Wilde had me smiling throughout the book, and the heat and attraction that was never far from the surface, kept me engaged from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and loved the interaction with characters from previous books.
4.5 stars!
I think this might be my favourite book by Erika Wilde. I loved this BFF to lovers story.
I got to admit I wanted to slap Dylan more than once while reading. His love for Serena was felt with every page I’ve read even when he was screwing everything up and his reasons for keeping her in the friend zone were (for me ) at times plain stupid. But having said that I got to say that the best part was Serena’s love for him even when he didn’t know she felt about him. I loved their rituals and easygoing friendship. And when Dylan finally realised that she was his HEA?? Pure magic
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
A great conclusion to the series plus an introduction to Eric’s story in the boyfriend experience. As per the other books in the series this one was a sweet and sexy story. Dylan and Serena were adorable together even though Dylan was an obtuse idiot most of the time but he was so dam cute and attentive to Serena so I couldn’t stay mad at him. I’m glad Serena held out in the end for what she wanted and knew her self worth. I was all in on the story and having all the stones involved it it was a bonus. Until next time y’all happy reading.
Best friends since childhood, Dylan and Serena are too afraid to let themselves go the next step. I love how well they know each other. Dylan is always stocked with Serena’s favorite ice cream for when she needs comfort. I fell so hard for Dylan even though he refused to be marriage material. I found myself yelling at them both to share their true feelings. Once they get together, the story heats up and the emotions run high. Once again Erika Wilde writes a relatable and real relationship. I cannot wait for Eric’s story!
Lia Langola brings out the best in Dylan and Serena. I think this story was one of the harder ones to narrate because all the other main characters are present in this book. Ms. Langola is able to keep their original voices constant and separate all the other characters with ease. Once again, I felt as if I was a part of the story and they are all my friends. Ms. Langola brought this book to life and caused my book hangover to be intense!
Great series! Each audiobook stood on its own. I loved the yummy steamy scenes! The audiobook was well done with a sweet romance built upon a solid friendship. The heroine stuck to her guns and I agreed with her. I also loved hearing how the previous books romances are progressing. The narrator did an amazing job on all the audiobooks. Really brought the story to life!! Fantastic audiobook and series. I am definitely hooked on Erika Wilde!
Erika Wilde absolutely knocked it out of the park with Dylan and Serena’s story!
Serena has been in love with Dylan since they were little kids, but Dylan refuses to acknowledge his feelings for her because he doesn’t want to ruin the friendship and he also doesn’t think he deserves a HEA.
One night in Vegas the two of them FINALLY give into things and it is hot hot hot! This changes everything between them, but Dylan still isn’t ready to commit and Serena isn’t having it.
I love how Serena stands her ground with getting what she wants most. She deserves the world and won’t stop trying to find that, EVEN if it means it won’t be with Dylan.
Loved this story and watching things unfold!
I love Serena and Dylan’s story so much. Friends since childhood, Serena has always had feelings for Dylan, but he has put her in the friend zone and keeps his feelings to himself. He’s there for her through all boyfriends, break-ups and anything she may need, but a weekend in Vegas changes everything. Mistake after mistake Dylan can’t seem to get it right. Now there is the risk of losing his best friend or deciding what he wants for his future. It’s sweet, sexy with ice cream and hallmark movies for the win!
This was okay for me. The writing flowed well, but I wasn’t a big fan of this story. Dylan wanted his Serena, but didn’t want to change their friendship. Serena wanted Dylan, but he wouldn’t cross the line. When they finally do act on their feelings, Dylan is a jerk. Serena was hurt, but I didn’t understand how she thought he would change instantly. Serena goes back to dating other people, and that’s a big turn off for me in romances. Dylan eventually gets his head on straight, but their relationship moves very quickly after that. This is a sweet story, and even though this was a first for me from this author, I would read her again.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
Sexy quick read about best friends who fall in love.
As the seems to be an abundance of best friends to lovers books out on the market these days, I am extremely happy that Wilde’s had a good storyline. Her characters are well planned out. The story moves at a nice pace.
Tall Dark and Temping is a great friends to lovers story with 2 people who have a long history of being best friends and have always secretly loved each other but they fight the attraction for along time, then temptation gets the best of them. Erika Wilde has done an amazing job with this story.
And again, another 5 star read by Erika Wilde! Book 3 in the Tall, Dark and Sexy Series continues to please with oh so sexy Dylan, jaded and clueless about relationships and Serena, disenchanted with her dream of finding the one. Best friends, unrequited love, a wild time in Vegas ultimately leading to what could be. Hearts and heat, my favourite kind of story.
Let me start by saying that I haven’t read the first two books in this series, but it’s written in such a way that you can totally read it as a standalone. I love the friends-to-lovers genre and this one (a best friends-to-lovers) hit MANY of the highlights of a good one….however, I found it just a touch lacking in that in the attempt to build some angst and drama, Dylan comes off as being a bit wishy-washy. He’s known forever that Serena had very UNfriendly feelings for him but HE feels that he’s not “relationship material”, even though he has the same feelings for HER! It FINALLY takes Serena’s severing of the friendship (and a “conversation” with his brothers’ and their significant others’) to make him really see what’s been in front of him the whole time!
I did enjoy the banter and the obvious connection between the brothers and their wives and I will read the other 2 books in this series. And once Dylan realized that there ARE no guarantees in love (and life) I actually kinda fell in love with him, too! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves this genre…I love Ms. Wilde’s writing style and she is an auto-click author for me!
Dylan and Serena’s book is my favorite best friends to lovers read this year. In parts of the book I wanted to smack Dylan upside the head lol. Another terrific read from Erika Wilde can’t wait for more.
ARC for honest review with no compensation
Tall, Dark and Tempting is book 3 in the Tall, Dark and Sexy series by Erika Wilde and is another amazing book about the final Stone brother,
Dylan and Serena have been best friends since childhood, always looking out for each other. Now as adults, Dylan thinks love is not for him after because of his past so love’em and leave’em is his motto. Serena on the other hand wants someone to love her, cherish her, marry her and give her babies… it can’t seem to find the right one. Until one night when things change between them and both realize that love was right in front of them…that friendship can develop into a love everlasting…
You will stomp your feet, laugh, keep turning the pages, swoon and root for their HEA!
I loved reading Dylan and Serena’s amazing story in , Dark, and Tempting by Erika Wilde, book three in her Tall, Dark, and Sexy Series. This steamy and hot story drew me in with its best friends to lover trope. Dylan and Serena have been best friends their entire life, the only person who truly understood and saw the other. Always there for each other, in good and bad times. Serena wore her feelings on her sleeve, making everyone aware of how see felt and cared about for Dylan. Dylan, being a man, kept his attraction secret, worried that if he crossed the line and acted on those feelings or thoughts it would change their friendship.
Serena wanted a happy ever after relationship and knew that was so not Dylan’s thing. Yet, Dylan was always there for her after each and every time disaster hit with the guy she was dating; ready with a pint of her favorite ice cream, a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, and the Hallmark channel ready to be watched. How could you not love a man who would watch Hallmark movies while you ate your favorite ice cream. This was the perfect situation until one night in Vegas changes everything. Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Dylan will need to figure out how to come to terms with his love for Serena or live life without her.
Ms. Wilde wrote a wonderful, sexy story; filled with sexual chemistry, fun dialogue, and endearing characters. I really loved Dylan and Serena, flaws and all. I highly recommend Tall, Dark, and Tempting to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
Serena Fields and Dylan Stone story is a romantic and fun one. I was expecting Dylan to have the hardest time of his life but after reading the book I think they got the best ending ever. He is so amazing with Serena even do he is holding back. This series is amazing and this book didn’t dissapoint. I received a free arc in exchange of my honest review.
Tall, Dark and Tempting is a fun, sweet, best friends to lovers novel. It completely has its tongue-in-cheek moments, as it references the clicheness of Hallmark movies, but since Serena adores watching them, Dylan can’t help using them as his framework for romance, so to speak.
The sweetness of their long time friendship is infectious, but it’s not to be overshadowed by the sizzling chemistry that lies between them. Each Tall, Dark and Sexy book has only gotten better and the follow ups on each family member, along with the look ahead for what’s next was perfect.
Dylan Stone and Serena Fields have been best friends forever. Living next door to one another they were there for one another through thick and thin. As they matured, Serena’s feelings grew into more than friendship, but Dylan kept Serena strictly in the friendzone and there was where they both stayed. Watching one another suffer through bad relationships and one night stands accordingly until one night it all changed.
Serena was no longer willing to give up her happily-ever-after and remain in the sidelines. If Dylan didn’t want a forever with her she was finally moving on, if that meant a future without him even as a friend that is what she’d have to do. Her happiness depended on it.
Dylan had always had Serena by his side. She was always the one he went to for everything, whether he was happy, upset, or just to joke around. When he screwed that up, he knew he had to make things right, but the question became, did he want it back the way it was or did he want more?
Can they be just more than friends or is that just not possible once lines have been crossed?
Tall, Dark and Tempting was absolutely my favorite book in this series! I also am super excited for the upcoming spin-off series from Erika Wilde and Carly Phillips. Two of my favorite authors writing another series of books together puts me in my happy place! I highly recommend this book to all readers who love contemporary romances!
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Erika Wilde
Fast-paced, steamy and delightful! Dylan and Serena are really easy to connect with right from the start in this story. He’s supporting her as she hunts for Mr. Right, all the while enjoying the scenery along the way. She’s tired of all of the frogs she’s having to kiss on the way towards her Prince. The characters were believable and fairly well developed, and the story line in general was pretty spot on. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed though and we could have used a little more development of their unfolding relationship together. Overall a very enjoyable read!
Dylan Stone has adored Serena for as long as he can remember. She’s been his best friend since way back when they were just kids, and she’s been there through thick and thin. He supports her through this journey of life, and wants her to find her happily ever after more than anything, but it doesn’t stop him from secretly lusting after her body on a regular basis!
Serena Fields wants forever. Love, marriage, kids … the whole nine yards. She’s been in love with Dylan for so long she can’t remember not loving him, but he doesn’t want the same things that she does out of life, so she keeps trudging along one rotten date after another searching for “the one”. One unexpected night changes everything between them, and it’s time to get their heads out of the sand once and for all and decide what exactly they are going to be to each other.