“Talk Wicked to Me” is the captivating sixth installment in Melissa Foster’s “The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside” series. Melissa Foster once again enchants with a heartwarming tale set in a charming small town, weaving a narrative of found family and romance. This book is a perfect pick for those who love romances that spotlight single mothers, endearing infants, and heroes with a protective streak. It’s sure to delight readers looking for all the feels of a cozy, romantic escape.
Title: Talk Wicked to Me
Author(s): Melissa Foster
Series: The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #6
Also in this series: A Little Bit Wicked , The Wicked Aftermath , Crazy, Wicked Love , The Wicked Truth , His Wicked Ways
Published by World Literary Press on October 30, 2024
Pages: 426
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc 
Purchase: Amazon
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Veterinarian and Dark Knights biker Baxter “Baz” Wicked, the most charming and mysterious of the family, has a career he loves, a brotherhood he trusts, and plans that don’t include settling down just yet. Come along for the unexpected, hilarious, and heart-wrenching ride as Baz discovers that life and love can be messy, and carefully crafted plans can’t hold a candle to ten tiny fingers and toes.
Talk Wicked to Me may be enjoyed as a standalone romance
or as part of the larger series. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless.
Tropes: Pregnant heroine, single-parent, small-town romance, found family, biker family, close proximity, protective hero, he falls first, strangers to lovers, slow burn, chance meeting, golden-retriever hero, romance with animals.
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Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.
Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.
Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?
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“Talk Wicked to Me” tells the story of Baz Wicked, a Dark Knights Bayside chapter member and veterinarian, and Emerson Lockhart, an editor who’s eight months pregnant and new resident of Bayside. Emerson’s move was all about starting fresh and finding a secure environment to raise her baby. What she didn’t anticipate was the dashing veterinarian Baz, who would unexpectedly come to her aid, delivering her baby by the roadside.
Fans of the series are no strangers to Baz, having met him in earlier installments. “Talk Wicked to Me” delves into the backstory of this beloved veterinarian and Dark Knights member, shedding light on his life with the detail fans crave.
Baz is currently uninterested in pursuing a relationship. His dedication to his veterinary practice and his role as a Dark Knight consume all his time. Moreover, he’s planning to travel to Indonesia to join a veterinary program akin to Doctors Without Borders, leaving no room for serious romantic commitments. However, Emerson Lockhart enters the scene, a woman who might just make him reconsider his priorities.
Emerson never planned on having a baby. However, she finds herself eight months pregnant and moving to a town filled with strangers. She’s resolved to be independent and keep her distance from others. Having experienced devastating loss in the past she has no intention of getting close to anyone. However, Baz and the rest of the Wickeds wouldn’t allow her to go it alone. Although she didn’t make it easy for them.
The first encounter between Baz and Emerson is the kind that leaves readers grinning widely. From the get-go, they were utterly captivated by one another. The bond between them deepened profoundly when Baz assisted in the birth of Emerson’s baby. It was heartwarming to witness the Wickeds welcome Emerson with open arms. Baz commitment to Emerson from the start endeared him to the reader, and as a pair, they were simply perfect. Their love story is so touching it could melt even the iciest heart.
Foster masterfully captures the nuances of grief. She crafted with skill and sensitivity the scenes detailing Emerson’s path to self-forgiveness and her release from the pain of loss.
“Talk Wicked to Me” is a wonderful addition to the “Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside” series. Fans of small-town romance featuring single mothers and found families will delight in this new release from Melissa Foster.
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About Melissa Foster
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented, the perfect beach reads for contemporary romance and women’s fiction lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues. Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name Addison Cole. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event! Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.
