A new friends-to-lovers small town romance from Amber Kelly… to try my every whim… and I have, now it’s time to figure out who I want to be.
My family would love for me to settle down with someone grounded and successful like the sexy new vet in town.
I like him, but I am restless.
I don’t want to be grounded. I want to ride the wind.
Walker Reid has worked on my family’s ranch for years. He’s like a son to Uncle Jeff and my brother’s closet friend. He is a sexy devil, drinks too much and likes to live wild and free.
I’m drawn to him. Maybe he’ll finally be the one to help me let go and find where I belong. Or maybe my brother will kill us both.
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This is the first book I have read by this author and after reading Wicked Hearts I’m left wondering why. I really enjoyed this read even though I haven’t read the previous books, I had no problem following the story or getting to know the characters so I can honestly say Wicked Hearts can be read as a stand-alone although I’m sure like me you will want to catch up with the previous stories.
If you Ike small town romances look no further than this book, it’s a slow burn that will appeal to all romance readers, it has wonderful characters and it’s well written. This book has all the feels, it’s fun, it’s romantic and it’s low on angst, it’s the type of book that leaves you swooning and wanting more so I highly recommend you one click this gem of a read. Looking forward to playing catch up with the previous books in the Poplar Falls Series as well as looking at any new works by this talented author.
Wicked Hearts is the 3rd book in a series of standalones set in the fictional town of Poplar Falls and is Walker and Elle’s story who we have met in the previous books. This is an adorable, heartfelt, swoon worthy small town brother’s best friend romance and I loved every minute of it.
Walker is by far my favourite guy in this series so far. He was broody, gaurded, conflicted but so incredibly sweet, caring and with a heart of gold. His family background was devasting as was his first heart break that turned him into the guy who doesn’t do serious relationships. We watch him break down his walls and give in to what he deserves even though it takes a while for him to realise it. The way he cares for his Mom, Elle and his friends was beautiful and I truly loved him.
Elle is probably one of the sweetest characters ever. She is compassionate, kind, nurturing, emphathetic, patient and so very loving. She is trying to work out what to do with her life and maybe find love along the way.
Walker and Elle had amazing chemistry and heat between them. I loved their banter and the slow burn with slightly forbidden aspects to their relationship. I would’ve loved more interactions with the Main Couple as there were a lot of scenes involving their friends and family and what is happening with them which of course I loved but I also would’ve loved more of just Elle & Walker.
So far I have really enjoyed this series and this close group of friends and family and can’t wait for whats next which I’m hoping is a Brandt Story
Amber Kelly writes the best small town romance that makes you feel all the emotions and Wicked Hearts did not disappoint with the emotional journey it took us on with Elle and Walker’s love story.
Walker has ideas about who he is as a person because of circumstances of his past. Elle is restless looking for a purpose in her life and someone to share it with. They both find their way to each other and have to figure out that they want to be together and how to be together.
I did not think it could get better than Braxton and Sophie’s story (I loved Myer and Dallas too but Sophie and Braxton were my favorites) but they now have to shove over and share that spot with Elle and Walker.
I love Walker and Elle together. Walker is just so incredibly sweet. I love everything about his personality and I think he is exactly who Elle needs.
I absolutely love this series and all the characters we have met so far and I cannot wait for more from Poplar Falls!
**I was generously provided with a free advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review**
I absolutely loved this emotional, witty, and steamy read by Amber Kelly. She has such a a talent for writing real, raw characters that come to life while reading these pages. I couldn’t put this book down and finished in record time.
Another stellar book by Amber Kelly. She writes small town romance like no other. She has created the farm of Rustic Falls. It is a place of family, love, devotion and acceptance. It is a place you come to wish was real. The sense of family is so strong here and supportive.
I honestly love small town set romance books and this one ranks in a top ten town for me. You get to connect with past characters and find out what they’re doing. My escape when I read these books is epic!!
So this story has many twists and turns with lots of hidden feelings and denial. It has a friendship that slowly develops into something. Walker and Elle have been around each other for a long time. They both have tough pasts and things that are hard to get over. Together, they filter through things. It is a story of second chances and realizing you are more than you think. Everyone deserves a happy ending!!
Channel your inner bad girl. A little wicked goes a long way when it comes to an Amber Kelly story. Elle and Walker give emotions a taste of what it means to be naughty. A good girl that has quite a wild side. A bad boy that with more than a hint of heart. Add a small town with more than enough big city scandal and the stage is set for temptation. Wicked Hearts is sweet serendipity.
Since the age of three, Elle has been taken care of by her big brother and aunts. Now in her twenties she is finally ready to come out from under their wings and find her own way. Falling in love with one of her brother’s best friends was not part of the plan but you cannot walk away when the heart wants what it wants. But will Walker step up to the plate and to her big brother and prove to Elle and the rest of the group that she is his everything? Or will big brother and the devil on his shoulder tell him Elle deserves someone so much better than him? While I have loved Walker from the short times her has been part of the stories that came earlier in the series. it is not until the end of this book that his shows everyone his true nature. Amber Kelly has such a way of telling a tale that the reader cannot help but fall in love and feel all the emotions that the characters do. It felt like I was right in the middle of Poplar Falls. A place I would love to be.
Small Town at its best!!!
I found Amber Kelly last year and have been obsessed with her Poplar Falls series. Wicked Hearts is book #3. You can read it as a stand alone, but for the best dose of Rustic Peak, I would say start at book 1.
In Wicked Hearts we watch Elle find her love story. I was so in love with Walker from the beginning. There was just something there….
“He is sexy as hell. And that voice! His voice could melt the panties off an ice queen. And when he plays that guitar, damn.”
The author paints such a vibrant picture of this ranch and cattle farm nestled in the Colorado mountains. You seriously feel like you are part of the Lancaster family.
This one deserves a full for this wonderful small town romance/brothers best friend/little sister.
Wicked Hearts
Walker Reid is a no holds barred playboy & Elle Young’s brother’s best friend. He’s cocky and isn’t about to settle down, but there might be one woman who can change his mind.
Elle Young has grown up on the Rustic Peak ranch since her parents died. She’s so used to having all the guys around, and usually over-parenting her because of her big brother Braxton. Things start to feel different with Walker though…
They thought they knew each other perfectly, but as a romance buds between them, maybe there is more left to discover between Elle & Walker.
I’m a huge fan of the Poplar Falls series, from book one! I’ve been in need of some sweet romance lately so I’m making my way through this series. I love Amber’s writing style and her group of characters in Poplar Falls. The sweetness & fire in Wicked Hearts was perfect and had me saying “aaaww” at more than one point, an adorable read, I can’t wait to devour the next book in this series!
Brothers Best Friend
I loved Walker’s back story and how it shaped him to the man he is today! I loved that Elle was so direct and took what she wanted even though she has been overprotected all of her life. I really enjoyed them as a couple and seeing Walker break his bachelor ways. I love this series so much
Well, well, well, if this wasn’t the sweetest book I’ve ever read. Amber Kelly knows how to tack on the sweetness when writing. The world she has created in this book (and series) has me wanting to be on the Rustic Peak ranch and I don’t care for the outdoors. With this family and sequence of friends, I’m happy to jump on a tractor.
Wicked Hearts grabs you in, hugs you, and makes you smile. The interactions between Walker and Elle were smile worthy to the point of giddy laughter. Walker just made you smile. I appreciate Elle in that she just wanted to be treated like an adult but Braxton never would let her. Wicked Hearts is book #3 in a series, however, Wicked Hearts can be read as a total standalone. As can any of the books. However, I have read this series in order and I love them in order because you get a glimpse into past characters stories and the whole world on the ranch feels more like reality. I didn’t miss a beat when I started to read about the ranch again. But like I said, if you want to start with this book or just want to read this book, you won’t be lost at all.
Amber Kelly wrote this book with whimsical characters, love, and some heat between the sheets. I was introduced to Amber Kelly throughout this series and I have no looked back since. She has been consistent in delivering the stories I love to read about.
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Let me start by saying that the prologue made me cry, and when the prologue makes you cry that’s because the book will be phenomenal.
That is exactly what Wicked Hearts was… PHENOMENAL.
Amber Kelly made me swoon like never before, Walker and Elle had this chemistry that was BURNING UP MY KINDLE. The way Walker treated Elle had me swooning so hard I couldn’t stop smiling. THIS BOOK IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED RIGHT NOW! This book is A MUST READ, you will cry, laugh, SWOON, and even your heart will skip a beat. This book has become one of my all time favorites.
Also, I NEED FRAGILE HEARTS!!! CAN TIME GO BY FASTER PLEASE!!! (Expect lots of begging posts Amber. I am officially going crazy waiting for this book)