Review: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

Author: Tia Williams

Book: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

I first picked up A Love Song for Ricki Wilde in mid-February, eager to dive in, but I couldn't get through more than two chapters—not the book's fault; I'm a huge mood reader. So, I set it aside, read like seven more books, and didn't revisit it until late March. I think it was a case of timing—it wasn't calling to me then, and I'm a firm believer that certain books need to be read at the right moment.

When I finally picked it up again, I couldn't put it down.

When we meet Ricki Wilde, it's clear she's got loads of talents but does not fit in with her fancy Atlanta family. While her sisters are all prim and proper socialites, Ricki is more free-spirited and looking to go wherever life takes her—desperate for a change even.

So when this amazing older lady, Ms. Della, offers her a place to stay in her Harlem brownstone, Ricki doesn't think twice. She leaves her wealthy family and messy love life behind to chase her dream of opening a flower shop. Plus, her new neighborhood's got this incredible vibe—it's like the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance is still alive and kicking.

Then one February night, when this weird but beautiful jasmine scent fills the air, she runs into the mysterious, gorgeous Ezra who totally turns her world upside down.

I wished I could live in this book. It was magic! I'm not kidding—there's actual magic in A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. The story is electric—funny, passionate, and sexy, set in vibrant Harlem. The characters are full of life; Ricki and Ezra were beautiful together, and I loved their romance and their zest for life.

The book's vivid descriptions pulled me in—of the characters, their lives, and the time they're living in. It felt like summer between the pages; the kind of book that makes you want to dance through every chapter. It's not just a romance—it's a celebration of living fully, and I loved every moment of it.