This is the second book in the Corisi Billionaires series, which is tied in (or is a spin-off?) with the Legacy Collection series. While it CAN be read as a stand-alone romance, it probably shouldn't be because it is definitely is helpful to have read both the first book in this series as well as the original Legacy Collection series. I hadn't read the original series in quite a few years, so I was pretty lost while reading the chapters from Dominic's point of view, but I ended up going back and at least re-reading the first book so I had some idea of what was going on there. Although Dominic's chapters aren't essential to the main story, the do tie in with the main character Mauricio and his family, so it really helped in understanding what it was referring to. I just wish a little backstory was included with those chapters - I know, the author probably doesn't want to give away any spoilers, but it was really confusing not having any context for Dominic and his family and left me wondering just how this fit in with the main characters.

Having said of all that (for a handful of chapters!), I actually really enjoyed Mauricio and Wren's story, which is the majority of the book. Both were at a crossroads in their lives and looking for a little fun and combined with the romance of Paris made this a very enjoyable read. Wren's enthusiasm for architecture and history made me feel like I was there experiencing Paris right along with her. I love how the author creates characters that are both realistic and fun, mixing witty dialog with steamy chemistry. And every girl dreams of a man who woos her like Mauricio did! These are characters I want to hang out with and be friends with, and revisit in the future. I'm excited to read the next book in the series!

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

he second book in the Corsi Billionaires. In this story Mauricio has gone to France to have a business meeting with his friend Felix. Felix ends up in the emergency room(the reason he is there is quite humorous.) Mauricio meets Wren a friend of Felix girlfriend Cecile and is instantly attracted to her. They both agree to a fling for the week that Wren is in Paris with no strings attached. Of course with these storyline they fall in love with each other. We continue getting glimpse of another story within the story dealing with a Dominic individual and we the readers can see what the connection is already this Dominic to the Romano's. I honestly preferred book one more but this too was a sweet novel with some emotional and realistic issues thrown in. Review on goodreads and eventually will be on amazon.

Another great read from Ruth Cardello. Americans in Paris, it was supposed to be a fling. Five days and nights. But for Mauricio a new feeling came over the king of heart breakers. For Wren it was supposed to be her sexy kitten fling with no feelings involved. Well, that didn't happen. The second book in Ruth's Corisi saga will drag you in and keep you there till the end. A great story, great characters and the mystery you won't know till the end of the series! Loved it

WOW or I love this series Ruth does such a great job of weaving the intrigue and the romance together you feel all the feels/ I know some get a little confused about the reference to the Domnic part of the store but if you've read them all it is very easy to follow along. Mauricio goes to Paris to help a friend then runs into Wren. Wren is In Paris to try to get some her time for she is always helping her family which she is happy to do but her mind is a jumble She decides despite the risk to her heart to ask for a Paris fling with Mauricio but things change. Due to events, not in her control, she leaves without talking to him. Now he has to decide if he can follow his heart and find her. This story was really good.

This is a really good storyline. It makes the reader want to go back and read about some of the characters that are mentioned. The author paints a good introduction so you can get a better understanding of the background story. The main characters are perfect for each other and it’s enlightening to read about their path to love. It has quite a few enjoyable and humorous parts to the story that’s makes it a joy to read. It has all the required parts, family, friendships, love, and steamy love scenes. I highly recommend this book , and would definitely read other books by her. This review was based on receiving an advanced copy for an honest review.

Three Stars for ‘The Wild One’ (Corisi Billionaires #2) by Ruth Cardello

Many thanks to NetGalley, Montlake Romance, and Ruth Cardello for an ARC in exchange for an honest book review of The Wild One (Corisi Billionaires #2). My thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advance copy.

Synopsis: “She wants to go wild. A billionaire decides to go with her. For two Americans in Paris, love wasn’t in the plans in New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello’s sexy high-stakes romance.

After years of choosing safe over satisfying, a weeklong Paris fling sounds perfect to Wren Heath. And who better to have it with than Mauricio Romano, a billionaire with a reputation as a first-class heartbreaker. A few days. Fun, then done. What happens on vacation stays on vacation, right?

Paris was Mauricio’s playground, and love was never part of the game. Lust? Toujours. Then he meets a sweet woman who wants to be a sex kitten. He knows how to give her the wildest five days and nights of her life. No commitments. No strings. But the hotter it gets, the harder it is to remember his own rules.

What do you do when what happens in Paris stays in your heart and then shows up at home?

Are these two destined to clash or destined for love?”


The framing device of Dominic Corisi and his family “problems” is awkward and confusing in this otherwise fine romance. The main story involves Mauricio and Wren who meet in a kind of meet-”ick” scene that doesn’t really go with the rest of the book. They end up agreeing to a fling and spend a week in Paris which is when the book starts to really shine. In those scenes, as they walk the streets getting to know one another, and back home with their families, lie the book’s greatest strengths. Ruth Cardello does some really great character and world-building. I truly loved the Mauricio and Wren characters and their story. It’s too bad the Dominic Corisi sections take the reader out of their story and detract from the main romance. Readers of her series who know who this person is might enjoy this, but as this is billed as a “standalone”, I can’t really get on board with it. Regular Cardello readers will likely love this book. Casual readers will have more of a difficult time jumping into the story.

A heat wave. Oh my Romano. This book was steamy. I loved the characters and seeing Paris from and engineer’s brain was fascinating. But this story was H. O. T. Great read.

I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was just amazing! It took me a while to get through because I was in a reading slump but when I finally started reading it again I simply couldn't put it down!

This book is about Wren who works as an engineer to support her family because both her parents are unable to work, Wren doesn't really enjoy her job but she stays because it's a good paying job and it's a safe position.
Cecile, Wrens friend, invites her over to her other friend Felix's house, but Felix is unable to come and sends Mauricio instead to tell the girls that he isn't coming. Then Wren and Mauricio meet and it's Insta-lust,

Mauricio and Wren eventually get into contact with one another and they go on a week-long trip to Paris together to go crazy.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved Mauricio and Wren's relationship and I actually really enjoyed how they didn't fall in love with each other at first sight, I prefer insta-lust over insta-love and this book had it! :)

This is a safe book with a HEA, a solid 4 stars!!

4 stars
Ruth Cardello has talent. She weaves a tale and immediately has you captivated. This is the second in the series and you want this couple to have their happily ever after.

The Wild One is the second in the Corisi Billionaires series, but it can be read as a standalone. All of Ruth Cardello's books are somewhat loosely interconnected across series as well, but you don't need to read them all to enjoy any one.

The Wild One is the story of how Maruicio and Wren find each other and fall in love. Their story starts with lust, passion, and the fantastic setting of Paris. Neither of them is looking for love and a long-lasting relationship, but slowly their story goes from pure lust to intrigue and fascination to long-lasting love that neither of them saw coming.

The Wild One is a well-written love story with a happy ending from a reliable author that always provides just enough drama but not too much angst, an abundance of feelings, and two characters that realize they have exactly what the other needs.

Thumbs-Up!! A hero who goes back to a place in the past only to realize he no longer feels the pull of youthful antics. A heroine who has always been responsible and mature wanting to let go and have fun in a place far from home and responsibility. Mauricio and Wren were fun to get to know. I really enjoyed the interaction between them and how they each were always upfront with each other and their expectations. The only thing I missed is I would have like to learn a little more about why Dominic doesn’t want anything to do with his past. What did Althea find out about that made her stop looking into it? Otherwise this was a sexy, engaging romance I really enjoyed.

When Mauricio and Wren meet in Paris, the attraction between them is instant and they agree to a fling while they are in Paris. As they spend time together, they both realize they want more than just Paris, but are not sure of the others feelings. So when Wren gets a distress call from her mom she leaves Paris and Mauricio with just a goodbye note.
The Wild One is a fun, sexy and entertaining read. While their time in Paris was all fun and sexy, I enjoyed how Mauricio woos Wren when they are back home, and how the family gets involved in getting Mauricio and Wren together.
I haven’t read the first book in the series, but I enjoyed the wild one and look forward to reading more in the series and how Dominic Corisi ties in with the Romanos.

I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest and independent review.
This was the second book in the series and although can be read as a standalone, if you have read the first you know the characters and some of the back stories. But this book was better than the first one.
An easy to read, steamy romance with a fairly good storyline and some good characters.
Easy and quick to read, it’s a bit of pure escapism. Perfect holiday read if this is your genre.
3.5 stars.

The wild one by Ruth Cardello is a great book. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Can't wait for her next book.

Really good story but was a bit too steamy for me. Wren is a woman who has devoted her life to her parents. She has lived near them to help as much as possible giving up her dream of creating something that will help people with her engineering degree. Wren takes a vacation to Paris to see her best friend.
Mauricio is a player, love them and leave them. A chance meeting in Paris has Mauricio rethinking his thoughts on relationships.

Do Wren and Mauricio have a chance at a happy ending? Will their family obligations keep them apart?
Thank you to netgalley for complimentary copy. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wren was a delight and I believe Mauricio didn’t know what hit him when he met her. I loved that Ruth told their story with the setting in Paris. The city of love and for these two it was. Until reality hit and Wren left without warning. With emotions running high, I totally understood the emotions Maurcio went through – and he felt them all.
With meddling family (what would we do without them) they are given one more chance at happiness. And of course, we get to keep up with other families we love from previous books.
This story is happiness, laughter, a few tears, and best of all an HEA from one of my favorite authors.

This has little to do about the story, but I absolutely love the character names wren and Mauricio. The characters were pretty fantastic too. I enjoyed getting to know Wren and her journey to figure out what she really wants to do with her life and the contrast with Mauricio who is on a similar journey. This is the second book in this series and I have to say I'm really digging the Romano brothers. One thing that sets this book and series apart from others is the secondary story with Dominic, a character from one of Ruth's first books, which currently seems to have little to do with the primary story, but will obviously interact in the future. I like that it is tying the books together with more than just a common family like most romance series.

This book was one I found hard to rate because I had mixed feelings about it. I finally decided because it did have more good points that it deserves 4 stars on Amazon. It did contain more story than just the sexual fling.

Okay, now I knew this was going to be an adult story. But did there really have to be so many "F" words in the story. From even the first few beginning chapters, I lost count. So if you needed to be warned you have been now. This story was filled with history, some engineering references, sex and sexual foreplay. But the blurb of the book should have prepared us for the sexual angle right?
On the plus side though, there is a good amount humor, affection, family interactions and interesting main characters. Both Wren and Mauricio had close, loving family members in common. I did enjoy seeing them being there for each other even if it differed a bit in each family.
Mauricio is used to women falling at his feet and he finds Wren intriguing. Oh, he knows she's attracted to him. But she is shy, blunt and funny, all the things he wasn't expecting. She's a breath of fresh air that isn't all that impressed with some of his ways.
Wren had so many weights on her shoulders. A job she doesn't love, her family to help and a father she doesn't know how to help. One of the reasons she just wanted to do something wild for herself. I thought Wild One was about Mauricio but as the story went on Wren could also grab part of that title.
Dominic Corisi part of the story I found kind of irritating. Why? Because I had read a bit about him in a previous book. And in this one he had a chapter at the beginning and a chapter at the end that was more like a teaser. Although from the information in that last chapter it now looks like Dominic is now on a tear. And he's looking to unleash some pain.

"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

“Ruth Cardello” romances are so delicious, so captivating and so addictive, a good night sleep isn’t even an option.....I’m so in love with this book. It ticked all of my boxes. I laughed. I swooned. I teared up too. It was just PERFECTION!! What more could you ask for!! Other than the next book that is lol you definitely need this book at the top of your TBR library!! Happy reading!!

Ruth has a true gift of a arrogant man being brought to reality by a strong woman. Wren, was a family oriented woman who was strong willed and knew what she wouldn't settle for. A true vacation brought a little blur to reality. When her reality creeped in Mauricio couldn't handle his feelings. With the help of his family things turned around and brought ease to a strain that ran deep but was out of pure love and respect.