Wild Love Audiobook – Rose Hill, Book 1

Sometimes, the best audiobooks find you when you need a reminder that love—messy, unpredictable, and exhilarating—can truly turn your world upside down. I spent a rainy Portland afternoon curled up by my living room window, letting Elsie Silver’s “Wild Love” wash over me like the comforting patter on the glass. As someone who has always been drawn to stories with both heat and heart, this audiobook was a delightful surprise that swept me into its whirlwind romance.

“Wild Love” centers on Ford Grant—a man so dazzlingly successful he’s literally been dubbed “World’s Hottest Billionaire” by Forbes—and Rosie Belmont, his best friend’s untamable little sister. Ford isn’t just juggling opening a new recording studio in small-town Rose Hill; he’s suddenly thrust into fatherhood when a twelve-year-old girl claims she’s his daughter. The real magic begins when Rosie re-enters his life in all her chaotic glory.

I found myself grinning (and sometimes even laughing out loud) at the crackling banter between Ford and Rosie. Their verbal sparring is sharp as espresso and twice as invigorating—it reminded me of those late-night debates with my own close friends that start playfully but end up revealing hidden vulnerabilities. That kind of intimacy built through wit feels rare and special to me.

What really pulled at my heartstrings was how Silver wove tenderness into the steamy tension. For every sultry glance or heated exchange between the leads, there were also moments of quiet self-doubt and unexpected sweetness—especially in Ford’s fumbling attempts at being a good dad to his newfound daughter. Those scenes were both touching and funny; parenting isn’t glamorous or straightforward, but here it made an intimidating billionaire feel beautifully human.

Narration can make or break an audiobook romance for me, and Vanessa Edwin & Zachary Webber deliver performances that elevate every nuance of these characters’ emotional journeys. Edwin captures Rosie’s fiery spirit without making her abrasive; instead, she radiates warmth beneath each teasing jab. Webber imbues Ford with just enough gravitas (and more than enough vulnerability) to make him swoon-worthy but relatable—even when he tries desperately not to be emotionally available.

If I have any quibbles, it might be that some plot twists lean heavily on familiar tropes: secret paternity surprises aren’t exactly new terrain in romance novels! But Silver keeps things feeling fresh thanks to clever dialogue and genuine chemistry—the story never felt formulaic or forced because I cared about everyone involved.

By the end of those eleven hours snuggled under my favorite quilt (cat firmly wedged at my feet), I didn’t want to leave Rose Hill behind. There was laughter aplenty—and more than one teary moment—but mostly there was that sense of hope only true romantics know: no matter how complicated life gets, love finds its way through chaos.

If you’re looking for an immersive listening experience filled with passion, humor, vulnerability (and just enough sizzle), “Wild Love” is definitely worth pressing play on your next rainy day—or whenever your heart needs reminding why we risk everything for love.