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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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Published Feb 6, 2024

368 pages

Average rating: 8.1

438 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

LaKasha
May 11, 2025
8/10 stars
🚨 Spoiler Alert: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams 🚨 What if you had to wait an eternity to meet the love of your life? In A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, Tia Williams crafts a hauntingly beautiful tale where time bends, Harlem breathes with magic, and love demands more than just affection—it asks for sacrifice. Ricki, a florist craving freedom from her Southern roots, stumbles into a world stitched together by music, memory, and mysticism. When she meets Ezra, a jazz musician out of time, their connection feels destined. But as their bond deepens, so does the price of their love. Have you ever walked the streets of Harlem and felt the echoes of the past? Williams makes the setting feel alive, pulsing with the rhythm of generations. And while Hoodoo may feel unfamiliar or unsettling to some, here it’s portrayed as a profound spiritual practice—one rooted in love, sacrifice, and ancestral power. This is more than a romance. It’s a meditation on what we’re willing to give for wholeness—ours and someone else's. A love story that asks: Would you lay down your life for healing? Ricki does.
1mrsbeck
Apr 05, 2025
8/10 stars
Very interesting love story. Was not expecting it but enjoyed it!
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.

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