Tropes: Forced proximity, Slow burn, Age gap, Forbidden romance

Blurb:

Sebastian Rousseau is a grumpy, hot as hell fire pilot who is too damn good with his hands.

It’s the perfect combination. But unfortunately for me, he’s also my ex-boyfriend’s dad.

A chance meeting brought us together and a missed connection has kept us apart.

One year later, a stroke of fate has us living under the same roof—which makes everything between us downright messy.

Because even after all this time, he’s still the man I think about when I fall asleep. The one I can’t get over no matter how hard I try.

He’s working on mending a fragile relationship with his son and we both know acting on these urges would be the ultimate betrayal.

But I see the heat in his eyes. That look of need that never fails to send a shiver down my spine.

The mutual longing is borderline unbearable and the simmering heat between us is downright palpable.

We both know there are rules when it comes to situations like this.

But then again…following the rules never has been my strong suit.

Review:

Wild Card, the final instalment in Elsie Silver’s Rose Hill series, is a slow-burn, forbidden romance that pairs vulnerability with passion.

It’s been a few weeks since I finished reading the latest book in the Rose Hill series and Oh, my…

I mean, I’ve quite enjoyed reading all of the male main characters in this series. Ford Grant. West Belmont. Rhys Dupris.

But Bash Rousseau?

BASH FREAKING ROUSSEAU?!

My God, did Elsie Silver deliver.

Grumpy, not a man of many words, Bash has lived a life believing that he wasn’t worthy of being loved and that a happy ending wasn’t in the cards for him.

A man with a heart of gold, he’d been hurt so many times and had built a fortress around himself, struggling to let anyone in.

Until Gwen.

Gwen was the perfect complement to his tough demeanour.

Bubbly and quirky, Gwen was a breath of fresh air.

She definitely had her own struggles, but she kept on going and went after what she wanted. Even when Bash pushed back and didn’t think he was right for her, she stood her ground and chose him every time.

The tension?

Oh, WOW!

So well written, the constant push and pull, the moments where Bash was SO close to losing control, the constant internal battle kept me at the edge of my seat.

And when he did lose control? GLORIOUS!!

And Clyde? The perfect comedy relief.                                              

I loved his schemes, playing matchmaker when they were too stubborn to admit it to themselves. Bash giving him his kidney was honestly one of the most heartwarming and humbling things to do, a true testament to their relationship and how highly he valued Clyde in his life.

One of the most poignant moments the entire book was on the balcony. Being seen, truly being seen like that is a gift that not many people get to experience and Elsie Silver captured that moment so well! The ability to vividly describe such a vulnerable and relatable moment with such grace blew me away.

I truly believe that this is by far the best book in the series. The crown jewel.

Absolute chef’s kiss.

What a way to end an amazing book series!

Wild Card is a gentle but powerful testament to betting on yourself, disregarding the risks and taking a leap of faith.

For anyone who has felt as if they weren’t good enough or needs reassurance that there is someone who will love you for you, flaws and all.

This book is for you.

Have you read Wild Card or any of the Rose Hill series? Which character captured your heart?

If you enjoyed this post, read my review of Good Dirt and Dream Count.

Until the next one!

Bibi x