A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
A free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soulmate connection told through the history, art, and the magic of Harlem in this sexy modern-day fairytale from the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June. "Dazzling." --The New York Times Book Review "Funny, sexy, and breathtakingly romantic." --Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach 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. 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
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Readers say *A Love Song for Ricki Wilde* is a richly written, character-driven novel blending historical fiction, magical realism, and vibrant Harlem...
This book really got me to feeling something and that’s saying a lot seeing as how I didn’t get fully hooked until I was 75% of the way through it. I’m glad I didn’t DNF, although it was hard to get with the vision of the story. But at 75% of the way through, it just clicked and I smiled and quickly finished. The love exuded on those pages was just as magical as the voodoo. It was Della recognizing that she had experienced what some women have never had in life. I don’t want to share too much, but if you’re looking for something way out of the ordinary and magical, then read this book.
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 👀
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
To begin with the writing is magical. I was captivated by the setting the vibrant Harlem renaissance came alive through Tia Williams, rich descriptions transporting me completely to that era. The energy and culture significance of the time were palpable, making the setting feel like a character in its own right.
Beyond the mere love story this book explores themes of self-growth, personal development, and discovering one’s true place to thrive.
I loved the love displayed in the various relationships, friendship (Tuesday), new found family (Ms. Della), romantic (Ezra), and relationships within the community (Harlem). They truly loved Ricki and Ricki loved them in return.
The writing wasn't my favorite at first, but soon I completely fell in love with the characters and began to see them in the writing (still not my fav though, I prefer less modern but that is totally preference) What a heart breakingly beautiful and intense love story. Loved the balance of spicy and romantic. Very very good! Surprised by how much I liked it. Ezra is every woman's dream!
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