Coming Home For Us (The Wilder Brothers #4)
By: Carrie Ann Ryan
Recommendation: 👍👍👍👍 - (Out of 5 👍)
Synopsis: Maddie was the Wine Club and Tasting Manager long before the six Wilder brothers came along and purchased the winery she was employed at and turned it into what is now known as the Wilder Retreat and Winery. She was sure once they had a firm understanding of the business they would let her go but instead they made her feel like an important part of their family. In the early years, she had a huge crush on Elijah Wilder but he fell in love with Joy, a woman who would eventually become a close friend to Maddie. Over time, Maddie has grown to feel a need for something more. There is no opportunity for growth at the resort and she has begun to think it is time for her to move on to something different. But, it's tough to leave when you work with people you have grown to respect and love.
Out of the six Wilder brothers, Elijah's time in the armed service was comparably easy. He served as a meteorologist for the Air Force. Elijah saw his fair share of tragedies but suffered no personal injuries. When he and his brothers first purchased the winery he admittedly had a secret thing for Maddie but then he met Joy and fell in love. Tragically, two years ago, Joy died in an automobile accident leaving Elijah reeling from the loss. After Joy's death, he vowed to never love and lose ever again.
I was provided an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily providing an honest review.
Carrie Ann Ryan always writes stories with relatable characters and storylines that have so much depth. Her characters have the capacity to grow and learn as the story progresses. Through the first three books, Ryan developed a slow building intensity with Maddie and Elijah's romance. Allowing us, the readers, to be voyeuristic participants whenever Maddie shared her feelings with her girlfriends. At first, I honestly disliked Joy but grew to like her character. How could you not like a person who was honestly kind hearted. I was shocked and saddened by her tragic death at the end of the last book. Both the main characters had to overcome great personal struggles throughout this book. Coming Home For Us was an amazing read with emotional rollercoasters throughout; happiness and pride for what Maddie and Elijah accomplished for the winery, great sadness while they both continued to deal with the fallout of losing someone they both loved, and don't forget about the steamy romance scenes. Both characters have more hurdles to overcome but I am happy to finally learn Maddie and Elijah's story. This story grabbed me so much, I read it in one sitting.
Coming Home For Us will be available for purchase April 10, 2023
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