A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

In this sexy modern-day fairytale from the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June, a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soul mate connection told through the history, art, and the magic of Harlem.

A New York Times Best Romance Book of 2024
A 2024 NPR Book We Love
A Library Journal Best Romance Book of 2024
A BookPage Best Romance Book of 2024
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2024
A 2024 Women's National Book Association Great Group Read

The daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, Ricki Wilde is the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a different, more exciting life awaits her. When she moves into a Harlem brownstone, she leaves behind her family, wealth, and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. One evening Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way.

Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York, and whose lives are uniquely and irreversibly linked.

Includes a Reading Group Guide.

ADD TO MY SHELVES

Recommend book

BUY THE BOOK

Published Feb 6, 2024

Average rating: 8.11

589 RATINGS

Join a book club that is reading A Love Song for Ricki Wilde!

Flood City Book Club (Johnstown PA)

Are you a woman in her 20s/30s/40s and love to read? Want to discuss those books (and probably eat good food and drink good wine too)? Join us!

Learn More

Community Reviews

Write a review...

What Bookclubbers are saying about this book

✨ Summarized by Bookclubs AI

Readers say *A Love Song for Ricki Wilde* is a richly written, character-driven romance blending historical fiction, magical realism, and modern Harle...

novelthoughtswithamy

Aug 24, 2025

10/10 stars

I loved this story! I was surprised when things took a magical turn, but I'm learning that I am a magic girlie. The love stories between the characters, romantic and platonic, were beautiful, and as always I loved the back and forth between past and present. I would love to learn more about Tuesday's character though 👀

Takayenna

Jan 22, 2025

10/10 stars

I didn’t want this book to end. I felt all the emotions, loved her writing style, and absolutely loved this book. Everything, I loved everything about it. The chemistry was awesome!!! I have zero complaints.

MrsAletheaDixon

Jan 08, 2025

3/10 stars

Synopsis of Love Song for Ricki Wilde – A young & free spirited Ricki Wilde moves to Harlem. She opens a flower shop and soon encounters Erza, a musician who is over a 100 years old. A curse has been cast upon Erza that when he falls in love, the person he loves will die in Feb. Ricki and Erza meet, fall in love, and attempt to reverse the curse. Shared Thoughts Book Club 5-Star Review: 3 Stars

Hazeleyes91

Jan 27, 2026

10/10 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The history in it gave some depth and even more substance it. It gave romance, syfy, and family dynamics. 10/10

Evolve Book Club

Jan 20, 2026

10/10 stars

9.0