I always end up really liking Elsie Silver's characters and this was no exception. I look forward to the second book in the series, as I also like how she builds the world from book to book. ( )

When Rosie Belmont's boss gropes and then fires her, and her boyfriend doesn't seem to care, she decides it's time to go home to Rose Hill to see her brother, West. After she arrives, she is overcome by the kindness of her brother's best friend, Ford Grant. She and Ford always had a contentious relationship that they more than likely used to hide their feelings for one another. Ford gives her a job, and she finds a place with him and his newly discovered biological daughter, Cora, but unresolved issues may keep their new idealic life from becoming a reality.

Wild Love is a good beginning to the Rose Hill series based on the town where they all live. While the story is a very enjoyable read and the characters likable, everything is just too perfect including Ford Grant. The whole plot is just too unrealistic to be believable. Lots of humor and witty banter as well as Rosie's diary entries all add to the entertainment value of this novel, but the stakes for the characters and the level of angst just fall a little short. Overall, Wild Love makes for a pleasant and light reading experience. ( )