Fate brought them together, but then it ripped them apart. Eight years later, Wilder is still wishing for more time with the beautiful submissive he held in his arms for a weekend, and Lydia is still searching for a man worthy enough to be called “Master.”At Oasis headquarters, they’re in the business of making dreams come true—especially for the people who work there. When Lydia lands a job … lands a job there, she is required to make a wish, only she doesn’t want to risk her heart, so she wishes to serve a Dom without the complications of a romantic relationship.
Wilder Burke, son of the Oasis founders, is just the man for the job. Years of accumulated misunderstandings means he must settle for the little bit she’s willing to give. Will Wilder fight for Lydia, or will he let fate tear them apart once more?
Warnings: D/s, bondage, impact play
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Wilder and Lydia met 8 years ago during Spring Break in Florida… they enjoyed a weekend of D/s fun .. and just when things were starting to get real.. Wilder just up and left without a word and left Lydia heartbroken..
Wilder had to rush home for a family emergency all those years ago.. why hadn’t Lydia called? She must not have been that into him.. or was it all just a big miscommunication?
Michele Zurlo does it again! Love every word she types. 🙂
Book 1 in the Oasis series and yep hooked. I love a second chance romance. It’s the tension and the lingering longing each feel for each other. Wanting Wilder has that in spades along with scorching BDSM scenes. I enjoy when books that are second chances have flashbacks that flow with the story and this one did that beautifully. This is a series that I will definitely be continuing.
A PERFECT STORY
WANTING WILDER is the first book in the Safeword: Oasis series. Each story will stand on its own, but I recommend reading them in the listed order. This first story is a second-chance romance and is stunning.
Is it bad that I was humming Willie Wonka’s Pure Imagination song while deliciously devising my own wish to be submitted to Oasis, Inc.? Yes? No? We’ll keep that our own little secret, okay. Let me just say that Oasis probably wouldn’t exist as a real work place, but it is a great fantasy, just as Willie Wonka’s factory is the perfect fantasy for chocolate lovers.
On the other hand, Wilder Burke is the fantasy Dom of any little subbie’s dreams. He sees Lydia. Those three words are a complete sentence. In some ways, more than the other three words we all want to hear. He SAW Lydia when they were on Spring Break and they made the most of their weekend as he introduces her to BDSM. He SEES her when they are reunited eight years later and he will move heaven, earth, the moon, and the stars to let her know that he does see her, respects her, and still wants her. You know my word for that – sigh!!
Misunderstandings suck, but the cure is communication. Thank God for the wishes at Oasis, meddling friends, and determination. I cannot wait for more trips to Vermont(despite the snow!).
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: WANTING WILDER
Series: Safeword: Oasis #1
Category /Genre: Romantic Suspense, Erotic
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC copy / errors excused
Received from: Michele Zurlo
Our couple has a past, but things did not work out. Now our heroine takes a job at his organization and a new chance arises.
This is book one of the series.
This is a second change romance with a D/S theme. The story is well written and easy to read with two amazing characters. Each has their own baggage to deal with and that gives us the crux of our story. I loved watching our couple face their issues and the resulting chemistry between them. Overall, a very enjoyable read.
Highly recommended.
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This was amazing. Well written book with fantastic characters. Exciting storyline with great plot twists. Was on the edge of my seat while reading wondering what would happen next. Definitely recommend this book.
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Wilder and Lydia met while they were on spring break. They were supposed to meet up again but Wilder didn’t show up. Lydia now compares every man she’s met since to Wilder and they all keep coming up short. The chemistry between Wilder and Lydia was straight fire! Lydia takes a job with a company called Oasis, their jobs are to fulfill people BDSM wishes. While working at Oasis she meets Wilder again. Per Oasis policy everyone who works for Oasis has to submit to a wish. Will Lydia get her wish to be with Wilder again and will Wilder speak up about wanting to be with her? Read Wanting Wilder to find out. I don’t usually enjoy BDSM in books but was wonderfully written. The author gives great BDSM details so it made the book easier to navigate and understand!
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Eight years ago, when Lydia was on her spring break from college, she was introduced to BDSM by Wilder, They had what both thought was an intense connection, but after a few days, they both vanished from each others lives. Neither has found a fulfilling relationship since. Now Lydia is interviewing for a job at the lifestyle club Oasis, that specializes in making BDSM wishes come true. Except Lydia is expected to supply her wish so she understands the clients better. And who is the son of the owners of the resort and her trainer, none other than Wilder. There is a push and pull of emotions, Wilder and Lydia still have intense chemistry, and eventually it’s impossible to resist. They discover the reason for their missed connections but can they move on from there? Michele Zurlo is one of my favorite authors and I cant think of a book I have rated at less than 3 1/2 stars. The book is well paced, has emotional power exchange scenes, and gives Wilder and Lydia their HEA. Outstanding read!
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A fantastic start to a new series by this author and as per usual she has released a wonderful book. This great second chance romance has a wonderful plot and characters that have amazing chemistry together that leads to steamy scenes together.
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This is the story of Olivia and Wilder. They met eight years ago and neither of them has been able to forget the weekend they spent together or commit to any kind of relationship. Now Olivia has been hired to work at Oasis and all employees must make a wish. When her wish is being fulfilled by Wilder will they be able to walk away from each other again? I enjoyed this spicy romance. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wilder and Lydia met on spring break. Lydia was a beginner and when it was her turn to be flogged, Wilder was her Dom and he sent her to subspace. They began to hang out but Lydia was stood up by Wilder after agreeing to meet at a restaurant. Lydia ends up getting a job at Oasis and meets Wilder again. Wilder wants another chance with Lydia and will do whatever he has to to win her. Finally they communicate about what they want and they both want each other. Great BDSM story with a fantastic HEA> I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I just loved the story, with many hidden trues through all the book.
The characters are wonderful, honest, friendly… Lydia and Wilder are just so in love with one another, but they are both afraid of put their heart on the line.
I read it non stop. Loved it!
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I’ve read a lot of books written by Michele Zurlo; she has done an excellent job at writing a good book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
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I was intrigued by the cover; this is a new genre. I was not sure what to expect; but underneath it all love does win out. There was intrigue, mystery, love, play acting ( I think that’s the correct terminology), and real emotions.
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Loved this book, great storyline in this hot BDSM romance which proves that misunderstandings can have far reaching consequences and communication is very important in any relationship but even more in a d/s relationship. The story was well written, the characters were well developed, had strong chemistry while trying to figure each other out in this romantic tale of fated 2nd chance BDSM romance, I was hooked from the start, through the ups and downs, to the happy ever after ending. Another fantastic book by Michele Zurlo and I cannot wait for another.
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I have read many of this author’s books and enjoyed the series set in Security and FBI. This one, wasn’t as much to my taste but an enjoyable read none the less. So it starts with Lydia, moving to another state to start a new job. This is where l lost my link to the story. So, Oasis is a dream fulfilment company? She is to join a team, vetting customers and setting up scenes within the BDMS lifestyle. But at the start of her job she has to have her own wish granted as part of an induction with her personal security service. This turns out to be someone she met and fell for years previously and then we are into a love story within the confines of a strict D/s setting. The love ok, but a company that deals with BDMS creating huge amounts allowing everyone to have cars, apartments with fold away dungeon equipment? Pure fantasy, but ok for that.
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Wellwritten and fastpaced book with a thrilling storyline and captivating characters. I loved the chemistry between Lydia and Wilder.
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Another amazing read by Michele Zurlo in a new series. I fell in love with Wilder and Lydia. They have been apart for 8 years due to unforeseen circumstances and now by some intervention from family an friends has brought them together again. Both Wilder and Lydia are strong characters who know what they want and even though they fight their attraction to each other in the end love finally wins through. Loved all the BDSM scenes and their beautiful story. I am a big fan of Michele Zurlo and all her amazing series. Look forward to reading the next book in this series.
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That was so, so good! This is a second chance romance between an interracial couple that is real, and doesn’t follow any stereotypes. It is refreshing, sweet, sad, hopeful, and determined, as our main couple tries to fight their attraction to each other, and fail. How they try and fight their nature, and fail. They try and fight themselves, and each other, and their friends, and they fail. They finally speak to each other, and the sun comes out as dawning realization washes over them, and it is blinding how amazing that moment became
Lydia and Wilder met on spring break 8 years ago, and we flash back to there a few times. It isn’t disruptive, and they are some pretty hot scenes. This was Lydia’s introduction to the BDSM scene, and it broke her heart thinking Wilder didn’t feel the same connection she did. She has tried to find that feeling since, but no Dom has satisfied her. It is Wilder on no-one, but when they meet again, both hide how they feel, and how they felt
Wilder can’t believe Lydia is back, and remembers how much she broke his heart. She never looked back after their time together, and he has never forgot. He tries to satisfy the Lydia he has now, hoping she will turn to him again. After realizing he is holding onto a dream that will never happen, he pushes too hard and lets her go
Luckily they have friends and family who won’t let things stay as they are, because these two need some help to get their HEA!
Thanks so much to Booksprout for a look and this is my opinion. I also own a paper copy since I have an actual shelf for this author! Second chance romances are a personal favorite of mine. Mix in some BDSM and some wish fulfillment and I’m sold.
What did I like? Second chance…love them. Lydia spent the weekend getting charmed by Wilder and eight years later she is still looking for a Dom to fill his role. A new job brings them back together and a new role allows them to explore the wish Lydia has. This was a fun and flirty book, much shorter than the authors usual but still a fantastic book.
Would I recommend or buy? I’ve already bought a copy so you know how this part goes. If you like BDSM stories then this author is amazing. She takes the time to really make a story, and also give you a scene unlike any other author that I’ve read before. I recommend wholeheartedly!
Thoughts for the author? I have to say I’m shocked that your not better known. I read over five hundred books a year, and your books are a personal favorite of mine. Your definitely in my top ten authors. Five stars….love your writing style.
Wilder and Lydia met while they were on spring break. Lydia and a friend had attended Beginners Night and when it was Lydia’s turn for a flogging, Wilder was her dom. He sent her into subspace and then they hung out for the next few days. But when Lydia went to meet him at a restaurant, he stood her up. Now she compares every man to Wilder and they don’t stand up. When she takes a job with Oasis, a company that fulfills BDSM wishes, she meets Wilder again. Everyone that works for Oasis has to submit to a wish. Lydia really doesn’t want to, but she goes along with it. Of course, her trainer turns out to be Wilder. They both want the other, but they don’t want to speak up. They eventually have a HEA. The BDSM in this book is wonderful. The author uses very detailed language and it makes the book!
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