It’s not a book I can just read from page to page, it is a book that leaves me reflecting from page to page.

Having read it, one of the big takeaways I took is the 4 breaths. Having experienced issues sleeping, bordering on insomnia, all I do now is remember to take and hold 4 breaths once in bed and as the authors state within your nervous system it resets itself and tells you everything is calm, and that alone allows my brain to switch off and settle down.

I managed to secure a pre-released copy from Waterstones and now the book is officially released it will become one of the most talked about books in 2026.

I will definitely read more about my nervous system because of this book.

This one did not disappoint either. A very solid and more mature book for sure. You can tell the characters have a bit more at stake compared with some of the other couples. The pressure was also very much there for them to keep things professional and for Jordan not to fail as a woman in sports and the daughter of the owner of the hockey team.

I loved their games and how stubborn both were while at the same time being mature and holding themselves accountable when they messed up or were wrong. Their chemistry was definitely there, I loved their banter and teasing, especially the morning drinks that Jordan brought Tate.

The relationship between Tate and his daughter was so sweet. I loved that he co-parented without any drama with her mom, they’re actually close friends. Often times, in single parent romances, we only see one parent or one of them is clearly neglecting the child or the parents co-parent but don’t get along at all. I was super glad that wasn’t the case in The Wild Card.

Tate’s struggle with addiction came across really well in his thought process and his decisions. His recovery story was a key part of his character arc.

On the other hand, Jordan struggled with bouts of self-doubt and fear of abandonment by her father. Their relationship is explored further in the book and we get a glimpse into her father’s failures as well as how much he regretted not being there for Jordan. I love how selfless Jordan is and how much she cares for everyone’s future even at her own expense.

Women in sports was again a big part of the story with attempts to discredit Jordan’s work and professionalism. I loved her approach to team-building with a focus on player dynamics. As someone who is not familiarised with it, it was super interesting to read about.

If you can’t tell yet, I absolutely adored The Wild Card and highly recommend the entire series to all romance lovers, these books never disappoint.