A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
an epic love story of star-crossed lovers, from the author of Seven Days in June
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4.1 • 44 Ratings
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
'A spellbinding modern fairytale' BOLU BABALOLA
'Funny, sexy and breathtakingly romantic' EMILY HENRY
One florist. One pianist. One love story . . . One hundred years in the making.
Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a more exciting life awaits her.
So, when she is invited to rent the bottom floor of a Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She leaves behind her wealth and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. Then one evening in February, as the heady scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome 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.
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Praise for A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
'Magical and steamy . . . their love story is literally written in the stars' Red
'An evocative story of love against the odds' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'Williams never ceases to surprise and delight!' Robinne Lee
'A magical, aesthetic, lyrical, sublime, timeless love story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'It's a showstopper' Publishers Weekly
'Punchy and poignant, sweeping and yet so intimate' Kennedy Ryan
'Quirky, suspenseful, and unforgettable' Booklist Starred Review
'Reads like the best kind of love song: tender, smart and sexy' Leah Johnson
'An epic romance' Glamour
Everyone's falling for Tia Williams
'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon
'Modern, beautiful, emotional, sexy and funny!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'A smart, sexy testament to Black joy' Jodi Picoult
'Tia Williams conjures a seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam
'Such a beautiful love story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Hilarious, romantic and incredibly sexy' Hello!
''I literally couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Elegantly blending past and present, romance and fantasy, Williams (Seven Days in June) delivers a gorgeous, transportive love letter to the Harlem Renaissance. The novel begins in the present day, introducing 28-year-old vintage fashionista Ricki Wilde, the youngest in a high-achieving, high-society Atlanta family. While her sisters happily contribute to her father's funeral home empire, Ricki, who's considered by her family to be "too flighty, too messy, too much," wants nothing to do with the family business. She dreams instead of opening a flower shop—and through hard work, an extremely popular floral Instagram account, and a touch of fate, she's able to move to Harlem and follow her dream. Bouts of crushing loneliness and social anxiety are eased by Tuesday, a former child star who bursts into the shop and becomes Ricki's new best friend, and Ms. Della, her spunky 96-year-old landlady. And then there's Ezra, a jazz savant who, Ricki thinks, would be "beautiful in any era, anytime, anywhere"—and indeed he seems somewhat out of place in this one. What begins as a simple romance is elevated by rich history as the story flashes back through Harlem's past, revealing both its glamor and its danger. This vast time span creates an epic feel that never overpowers the tender heat of the romance. It's a showstopper.
Customer Reviews
Love, love, love
I took my time getting to this book; it’s been on my TBR for some time. I’m glad I read it when I was less busy so I was able to savour it…I had the time to enjoy the experience rather than just quickly consuming it (as I often do!). The Song for Rikki Wilde deserves your full attention….it starts slowly, then gently draws you in as the stories of Rikki, Ezra, Ms Della, Tuesday and others beautifully unfolds. I think this might be my favourite of all Ms Williams books!