Wild Collision (The Wild: A Rock Star Romance Series Book 1)

I love love love this author and all the books associated with The Willow Creek Series. I have to admit that the Willow Creek series is one of the first series that I read on my kindle. I was an adamant paperback gal. That’s a completely different post. Once I finished reading the last book from Willow Creek. I wanted to know what happened to the bassist’s adopted daughter Mia. I fell in love with this adorable little girl. What kind of woman did she grow up into? I was ecstatic when I found out that Micalea was writing Mia’s story. That is also why I have like three postings on this book in my blog. Sorry, not sorry. I really love these characters. I can’t wait to read the rest of The Wild series and the stories for the rest of the next generation of Willow Creek Boys. They are completely crazy and unique characters.

Now onto my review of these characters: Mia Hayes is the daughter of the bassist Joshua Hayes, Willow Creek. Yes, she has not had what some would call a normal childhood. How many kids have media outlets claiming that your father is cheating on your mother? All of which are untrue since Hayes is still madly in love with her mother, Arden. Hayes brought his family back to his hometown to raise them in a somewhat normalish environment. As normal as can be when your father is a rock god. Whatever. Mia developed her love of music from her father, although she prefers to be in the background–producing music. When her father brings his new project home, The Wild she stays as far away from the man-whoring party animals as possible. But something about Hollis draws her in. She shouldn’t be attracted to the sexy as sin lead singer. Her dad had to drag their drunk butts out of a bar with women hanging all over them. She doesn’t want to be just another notch on the sexy rocker’s bed post.

He shows her another side of himself that she doesn’t think he shows anyone else.

Hollis Wilder is the lead singer for his band, The Wild. His band just signed with Joshua Hayes’ new record label. He gets the chance to work with one of the greatest bassist players in the industry. No way is he going to blow it by sleeping with his mentor’s adorable sexy daughter. They share an undeniable attraction. He tried staying away from her especially after Hayes warned the entire band to keep clear of his daughter. The siren who watches him as he records, eats, and discusses music in the recording studio. They can just be friends, right? But what happens if Hayes finds out about their friendship? Will he think it’s more? Does he really believe that they only have a friendship? Who else dreams about having sex with a friend? Yeah, he doesn’t believe that either.

I highly recommend this book!! Go buy it.

5 Hollis Filled Stars!!!

Oh Micalea!!! I’m such a sucker for her books. ESP her rocker men. If you’ve read her Willow Creek Series be prepared. BC, rememberer bad boy Hayes…. He’s back. Hayes has opened his own production company. He’s found The Wild and has signed them first at his label. Hayes only has one major rule…. Stay away from his daughter Mia.

Mia is going to school, working at the sub shop and has started at her dads company. Mia wants to work in the music business and loves learning from her dad.

When her dad signed The Wild she was happy for him. Then, she walked into her bedroom and walked into Hollis Wilder the lead singer. He’s one cocky SOB and she instantly hates him even though he makes her feel things she doesn’t want.

Mia never grew up in the spotlight with her dad and uncles being in the biggest rock band. She got used in the past bc of who her dad was. Since then Mia has said she’d never date another musician. Hollis is making her decision hard to follow thru on.

Hollis’s dream was always for his and his best friends to make something of their music career. They’ve found a bit of fame and fans but never seem to make it big.

When Hayes from the rock band Willow Creek signs them they all know their lives are about to change. Hollis and the guys will put in the hard work to make their album a hit and climb the ladder to the top.

Hollis wasn’t going to let anything get in his way. Until he came face to face with the fiery redhead. Then, his cockiness came out a little too much. Mia’s not like most girls. She grew up with her dad and uncles in the music business. She’d been hurt in the past and Hollis wants to prove to her not all musicians are the same. The biggest problem is if Hayes finds out about him and Mia they’ll loose their contract.

This was amazing!! It’s a new adult read. These two are hot….. sweaty hot!!! There was so many times I was legit lol.

Add in the other 3 guys from the band, Mia’s best friend Kira and of course Mia’s dad Hayes. There was a scene that happened that had me dying and I was like “OMG I’d die to get this in Haye’s POV” and Micalea must’ve known her Willow Creek fans would say it bc in a bonus epilogue was that scene from his POV and I was hysterical laughing all over.

Hollis is a man whore & a partier & Mia is the boss’s daughter which she’s off limits. Will these two stay away & will her dad find out

Oh my Hollis! This beauty truly captivated me from beginning to end. I can’t imagine any romance lover not being pulled into this story. The angsty push and pull of these two wanting each other but knowing it’s forbidden was a sexy love affair that danced across the pages and into my heart.

Fans of Micalea’s Willow Creek series will be LIVING, a flawlessly executed next gen novel that’s guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings and have you falling more in love with the Willow Creek family. Getting more insight into what happened after Willow Creek ended was wonderful, seeing how these families have grown, how the original couples are as swoontastic as ever was epic. But personally I think they got outswooned by Hollis and Mia.

Mia has grown into a strong, fiery badass, she’s chasing her dreams and determined to put in the hard work to achieve them on her own. She’s humble, kind and pure sass. Basically the kind of female character that inspires you to just be you.

Hollis is guarded, brooding, and arrogant. The signature bad boy. But to those he cares about, he’s gentle, kind, and protective. And of course, be prepared for the alpha sexy times!

And the icing and sprinkles on top of the sparkly rockstar cupcake? The way Micalea Smeltzer mirrored Wild Collision with Mia’s parents story (Take A Chance) was beautifully executed.

This steamy, sensual, lyrical love story was exactly what my book dragon heart needed to get into a reading binge. Guess who’s going to be rereading the Willow Creek books now?

Sweet, swoony, and funny, Wild Collision was a fun read. There were some things that didn’t quite work for me, but I could definitely see the appeal of Mia and Hollis for someone else. I didn’t quite feel their connection as deeply as I hoped, but I could feel that it may have been headed in that direction with a little more time.

Mia and Hollis had great banter; I always feel like the best relationships are rooted in couples who can communicate freely and having a good back and forth is a backbone of that kind of interaction. I loved that they knew what they wanted from one another and pursued it knowing what it could cost them. They both had powerful and intriguing personalities and seeing them figure out how to navigate this new dynamic they had was fascinating.

My wish for this story would just be to see a little more connection and chemistry between Mia and Hollis. There was some written, but it felt a little forced to me. What we did see of their chemistry seemed mostly predicated on the physical aspect of their relationship, and I wish I would have seen more of the emotional side of it.

Wild Collision is the first book in Micalea Smeltzer’s The Wild series. This series is a spinoff of Willow Creek series; I haven’t read that series, but I don’t feel like that took away from the experience of this novel. If anything, it made we want to check those books out to see where this all started. Wild Collision is written in dual first-person perspective, narrated by Mia and Hollis.

3.5 stars

Micalea Smeltzer is one of my favorite go-to authors and one I never fail to recommend to people needing a new book to read but Wild Collision did not captivate me like her earlier books. I liked it and enjoyed it and I can’t believe I am saying this but it needed just a little bit more substance and less sex.It was very well-written, like all of Micalea’s books, but I wanted more storyline and background to go with the chemistry between Mia and Hollis.

I loved every single character in this book, especially the Willow Creek gang who we meet in another series. I loved Mia and Hollis’s stubborness and independence, but I really missed the connection between these two. They got together so quick and fell immediately “in love” and it seemed like their romance was completely dependent on sex. There wasn’t enough emotion and I really needed to see more of a progression in their relationship.

The overall plot and side characters were a really good aspect and I cannot wait to read Rush, Cannon, and Fox’s books and to see how the rest of The Wild’s bandmates will find love. Despite not really loving this book all that much, I definitely recommend it to those looking for a steamy read with tons of sex and great chemistry. For lovers of NA romance, this is definitely the book for you!

“We’re opposites in every way—I’m hard to her soft, loud to her quiet, dangerous to her safe—but we click like two puzzle pieces snapping together, there’s no denying it.”

I’ve always been a big fan of Micalea from the beginning.
I was so excited when I found out it was a spinoff to Willow Creek series! Fangirling moment…..

The chemistry between Hollis & Mia were off the charts! More sexy scenes than what I’m use to reading but overall had a great story & loved the banter between the guys! I will be anticipating the next book & can’t wait for who each band member ends up with!!

WOW! This book was amazing. I love Rock Stars and the girls who tame them books! This one did not disappoint. I thought Hollis was funny and definitely full of himself, but Mia got him. She made him lovable and it turns out he is fantastically romantic. I did not see that twist coming so it was a good one! I can’t wait for more of the Wild boys. Oh, and if your are new to this author there are also books for Willow Creek boys.

If you’re a fan of the Willow Creek series like I am, you’re going to love this! Mia, Arden and Hayes’ daughter, meets her match in Hollis Wilder, lead singer of The Wild, an up-and-coming band. The two have instant chemistry, although they don’t meet under the best of circumstances. Trying to keep their relationship a secret from her dad, the band’s mentor, they sneak around all while falling in love. Their feelings for each other come fast, but they were real. I loved this couple, their banter had me laughing throughout the book. I loved Mia’s relationship with her best friend, Kira, how close they were and how they were always there for the other.

Micalea’s writing has definitely gotten better, and it shows in this book. I’m anxiously awaiting the next book in this series, and for each band member to have their story told.