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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.

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Average rating: 8.09

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Janelle _loves_Reading

Mar 23, 2025

10/10 stars

I’m so in love with this book . I was expecting to be this good . I’d truly made me happy, sad ,and mad at time. It was a great read.

Jujubeans

Mar 11, 2025

10/10 stars

Loved this romance novel! I could read it again !

iamlorealmoss

Mar 09, 2025

6/10 stars

Predictable “twist.” Enjoyed the book overall.

JShrestha

Mar 05, 2025

8/10 stars

This book flirts the line between a magical soul mate love story and a deep tingling erotica. I did enjoy the book overall as it gave me a black culture - Hallmark - read (but better). It starts by introducing a young female moving to NYC to open a flower shop (full of comedic puns) and prove her family wrong that she isn't the odd ball, quick to fail, mess up. She quickly befriends a celebrity sidekick, a wise guiding elderly neighbour, and a mysterious drawing stranger love interest. I found myself enchanted at times to the mystery of the connection between Ricki and Ezra and then curious if I'm reading a romance fantasy Fabio book. I think it definitely checked the box for a February Valentine's and Black History Month read.

Ginger Snap

Feb 22, 2025

6/10 stars

This magical love story had some really great parts. Mainly that the supporting characters are way more interesting than the cosmically destined lovers. Ricki is lovable and eclectic. She set out to make a life for herself that she can be proud of, and she does just that. Her love interests, whose name is a spoiler, are self-deprecating in an endearing way and physically gorgeous. The fantastical twist that led to a deadly curse wasn't on pace with the rest of the story. The ending was a bit too predictable. Majorly, funny moments. Great literary flare. Ultimately a swing and a miss for me because of the realism mixed with magic mixed with historical fiction. It was doing many things but not quite mastering any one of them. 6/10