The Wild Side by R.K. Lilley
Part 1 of a 3 part over 3 months erotic mystery
I have definitely fried some brain cells throughout my life, so when I see a novella serial, my first reaction is “No way! I can’t remember enough from one book to the next.” But when the great R.K. Lilley told me about her novella trilogy releasing over three months, I shucked all my misgivings. Because, well…its RK LILLEY!!!
The Wild Side is a departure from the previous books I have read and loved by RK. She is the Master (or Mistress?) of the alpha male romance, but The Wild Side was from the man’s point of view, and the woman was definitely the aggressor.
Alasdair Masters is a 40 year old best selling author. Since he divorced his cheating wife a year ago he has been celibate and frankly, lonely, though he didn’t realize it. Writing is a solitary job, and the only times he leaves his palatial home is to go to the gym for a 3 hour, grueling workout every day.
Over the last nine days, a beautiful young woman has been there for the same three hours as Dair.
“Way, way too young for you, I reminded myself, my furtive gaze catching on her lithe hips as she jogged her sexy little heart out.”
A friendly girl, she usually took the machine right next to him even though there were plenty to choose from.
“She always had a smile for me, too.
Maybe I reminded her of her dad. Or fuck, her grandpa.”“Hell, she’d probably give me a heart attack. I shook off the thought. A flawless little thing like that wouldn’t give me a second glance, and I told myself that was a good thing.”
But she did give him the time of day.
“Sometimes my friends call me Dair.”
“Dair. I like that too. And are you daring, Dair?”
“Not particularly.”
As Dair tried to avoid Iris, and avoid the inappropriate thoughts he was having for ‘jailbait’, she found ways to get in his space, and invite herself over to his house after the gym. Despite Dair’s misgivings, after asking for her ID to make sure she was the 24 years she claimed to be, he took her home to ‘see his house’.
“I’m still way too old for you.”
“Your cock doesn’t agree.”
I flushed bright red. “My cock doesn’t know what’s good for it.”
“But I do.” Her voice was whisper soft.“It was insanity, but who the fuck could resist a girl like Iris? Not me.”
As Dair gets to know Iris, he is thrilled to find out that she is very intelligent, and he can have full out real conversations with her as well as smoking hot sex. The woman is absolutely every man’s dream, and she happily fulfills every fantasy while asking for nothing in return.
“She had a mind and a motor, this one, and I found that it was just as attractive as the rest of her.”
I found myself stressed out while reading The Wild Side (that is the point!). At first, I was worried I wouldn’t like the male POV because I don’t connect as well. Then I was worried because I like my men Alpha, though Dair seemed hot in bed, his lack of confidence and daring is not my usual type. Then I was worried because I like Dair, he is a genuinely nice guy and obviously this was all too good to be true. Why doesn’t he see that? What is she after? But Dair couldn’t care less, how many times in his life would he get this kind of opportunity? Plus…he was HOOKED. And so was I.
Last, I was worried about where RK was going to leave the story, and me, hanging. I will say this, where she ended book one was perfect. And I honestly wish I didn’t read the preview for book 2, Iris, coming in late June. I think ending it without the preview would have ramped up the anticipation and surprise more. This is one book where I think the fact that it is a 3 parter actually enhances the story, and I like the idea of waiting…you’ll see why.
Likes:
- The gnawing worry that all is not what it seems.
- I have NO CLUE what Iris is up to. I think I found a major clue, but I still can’t guess what it will lead to.
- This story is completely different than I normally read. The man is not really alpha. Although there is very hot sex, it’s not quite a romance, it’s more of a complete mystery.
- Though I usually like to have a little of the woman’s POV, this book had to be all from Dair.
- I actually liked that it is a trilogy with a month in between, in this case, it adds to the story.
- I like Dair, and his funny little self depreciating old man comments.
“These young folks, with that twerking, I thought, just like an old fart.”
- That he wasn’t as naive as I first thought he was. He’s just not stupid, but what guy would say no?
“If she had asked me to lick her asshole while she cut the lawn with her teeth, I would have agreed to it.”
- The cover actually fits the storyline and works for me, I know a few people didn’t love it, but after reading it, the cover works.
Dislikes:
- I wish there hadn’t been a preview to book 2, Iris.
Rating:
4.5 stars **MAY BE UPGRADED AFTER READING ALL 3 BOOKS 4.25 heat (Lots of sex, but I was too into figuring out what was up to really enjoy it.
I actually find The Wild Side by R.K. Lilley very hard to rate. At first, I wasn’t sure I was truly loving it. It’s not a romance, it’s a mystery with sex and a slight romance. But once I really got into it, and gave in to the fact that it’s a psychological thriller/mystery more than a romance, it became unputdownable. But since it is not a complete story, I find it hard to give a complete rating. I have a feeling that after reading the whole series, I may be coming back and upgrade this rating.
“Me, I was simple. I was order. A very neat, efficient machine that ran on nothing but air.
Me plus anyone else, well, that was another matter. And me plus Iris, that was a monster of a machine, with all gears going at different speeds, some spinning off their hinges, just going mad, but it was a wonderful madness, at full throttle, misfiring in all directions.
It felt wonderful and dreadful.
I was breaking down, and it felt amazing.
And terrifying.”
R.K. takes you for a walk on The Wild Side, and I can’t wait to find out just what the heck Iris is all about in the next book, IRIS, coming out at the end of June, and book 3, DAIR, coming at the end of July. (No pre-orders).
Purchase The Wild Side by R.K. Lilley
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Paperback will not be available until all installments are released at the end of July.
6 winners!
1st Place (1 winner):
A $25 Amazon Card plus a choice of any of R.K. Lilley’s books in any format (signed, e-book or audio)
5 winners:
Choice of any of R.K. Lilley’s books in any format (signed, e-book or audio)
ajw says
I have a love/hate relationship with serials.
Corina Paris says
Great review! It was a surprise hearing that the Wild Side is a trilogy. Last time I waited until I had all three parts of the Danika and Tristan trilogy before I read the books, might do he same with this one.
kara says
Awesome giveaway thank you! 🙂
Megan Wickland says
Thanks for the giveaway, gorgeous!
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Karen G. says
I love mystery in my books, especially if I can’t predict what will happen. I am very excited for another great read by R.K. Lilley, thanks for the chance to win!
Cara O says
Love R.K Lilley! Great giveaway, thanks for the chance!
Ivey says
Thanks..I’ll probably wait until all three are released to read❤️FLOVE RK Lilley!
Lola Figueroa says
Thank you for the giveaway! This is a great series
Kelli says
Thank you for the giveaway and the chance!
Feifei Le says
Thanks!! I love RK Lilley!
Pam says
Thanks for the giveaway!
J. Bradley says
Thanks for the giveaway !
Renee says
Can’t wait to read this Thanks for the giveaway
Joanne Christenson says
Awesome giveaway & review
Scheva says
RK Lilley can do no wrong!! I love her books! Can’t wait to read it!
Marie says
I have read all her books and love them all…will wait until all 3 are out and read all 3 together. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Tam says
I can’t wait to read this!!! And as always thanks for your awesome giveaways!!!
melissa mcentyre says
thanks–giveaways are fun
Jahzara Zion says
Thank you! awesome giveaway!
Niki T. says
Interesting cover. It sounds really good, but I’m also one to wait until all parts have been released. I get cranky if I encounter any kind of cliffhanger. lol
Hannah says
I always love Rebecca’s books so without even reading what it’s about I’d read it!
Mindi says
Can’t wait to read this! Move you and R.K. Lilley!
Nancy M says
Definitely not a fan of installments/trilogies, but may give this one a chance. Great giveaway.
Rachel Brown says
Awesome giveaway. Thanks!!!!!
Cheryl Nasca says
Crazy great books! Love love love!
Gina says
can’t wait to read it!
Altovise says
Great giveaway!!!
Laurie says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
tami czenkus says
Love her!!!!!
Monica Sof says
Thanks for the giveaway!*
Deborah Favorito says
Thank you for this great giveaway
Lori Moore says
Awesome giveaway
Jo-Ann Forrest says
Love all her books
Alissa Marino says
Thanks for the giveaway! Just finished Tristan & Danika’s series and LOVED LOVED it!!
Mara says
Thanks for this giveaway, Ana! I love RK’s books!! <3
elena k says
great giveaway!thanks
Julie K says
Great giveaway!!
Diana Doan says
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kristy says
Loved this book CANNOT wait for the next installment!!!
Tiffany Clem says
Thanks for the great giveaway!
lesleyg says
Sounds GREAT!! Thanks for giveaway!
Donna Reynolds says
Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
Juewelz says
Pick me I love RK Lilley!!!
Penny says
I really enjoyed this book, I found Dair funny at time’s. It was definitely a hot read. Can’t wait for the next book Iris
Shella Monica says
Thanks for the giveaway <3
R.K Lilley is one of my fav authors. I love her books!
Fox says
Interesting review. Always neat to see how genres can be blended.
N. Brown says
Need more of R.K. Lilley in my life!
Maria Malaveci says
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Melody Gonser says
Thank you for having this giveaway.
Julie Bourke says
Fantastic Giveaway
Jessica Iskey says
Thank You so much for this very generous giveaway!!
Lea says
Thanks for the chance! *fingers crossed*
Jo-Ann Forrest says
Good luck every body
Amber Slade says
Thanks for the chance <3
Rhonda Anderson-Pease says
Looking forward to books 2 and 3. Loved loved loved The Wild Side and would love even more to have it in paperback form. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
Anna Kidd says
Thanks for the giveaway! I can’t wait to read this (:
Amanda Sakovitz says
Thank you for the chance
Dena says
Awesome. Thank you.
Thomas Murphy says
sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway.