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  • Decadent

  • Wicked Lovers Series, Book 2
  • By: Shayla Black
  • Narrated by: Lexi Maynard
  • Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,421 ratings)

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Decadent

By: Shayla Black
Narrated by: Lexi Maynard
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Publisher's summary

How can a virgin seeking happily ever after with a hot pop star who has a penchant for threesomes win her fantasy man? Kimber Edgington desperately needs a plan to convince Jesse McCall, who's been her friend and secret crush since they spent a summer together as teenagers, that they are meant for each other. But all the tabloid stories about his sexual escapades make her feel oh so inadequate.

Determined to prove she's woman enough for Jesse, Kimber turns to bodyguard Deke Trenton for sexual education. Bold and brash, Deke warns Kimber that playing with him is playing with fire. But he can't bear to imagine the innocent beauty in someone else's arms. So Deke and his super sexy cousin, Luc, take Kimber under their wings and dangerously close to the edge of ecstasy. Though she's saved herself for Jesse, Kimber soon learns he's not the man adept at stroking her aching, endless need. That's Deke, and he can't resist when Kimber begs for more-and more.

©2007 Shelley Bradley, LLC (P)2012 Tantor
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Critic reviews

"Hot sex scenes, a strong yet innocent heroine, two devastatingly sexy heroes and enough danger, intrigue and tragic pasts to keep the pages turning." ( Romantic Times)

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The female voice is annoying

I had a difficult time listening to the female character's voice. She sounds shrill and whiny. I liked the first book but the 2nd wasn't as good.

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Good book, horrible female voice

The book is a great story, hot and steamy fmm. I loved all the characters, but the narrator, who is female, did a horrible job narrating the main character, a female. When narrating the male parts, she was great. I’d definitely buy another book by this author.

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Great Story! Give me more Shayla!

If you could sum up Decadent in three words, what would they be?

Hot, Wicked & Mysterious

What did you like best about this story?

The way you could just reach out and touch the characters.

Which character – as performed by Lexi Maynard – was your favorite?

Deek

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Unforseen Circumstances

Any additional comments?

Great story, a great continuation of Wicked Ties. I can't wait to hear more from Shayla Black!

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Good 2nd Book

Very good continuation of Wicked Ties. I loved the characters but I must say Deke's issue doesn't really make sense. It does, but it doesn't. I kinda feel like Black just needed to end the book so she came up with the lame reason for Deke's issue. Everything was on the same level as Wicked Ties up until that point. Still worth a good listen. Worth the credit. Just wait for your free credit. Don't buy this, use a free credit. Great listen though. Amazing smex! A little tooo amazing to be real if you ask me.

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Spoilers...

** spoiler alert ** I liked this book more than the first in the series, but it still has a few problems...

This book was filled with knock your socks off steamy scenes, the problem for me is that Deke and Luc are cousins. That's weird for me. I know they don't actually touch each other during their sexcapades, but it's just weird. I felt like Luc was the gay best friend that is scared to come out of the closet. He's too sensitive. Deke is emotionally damaged and Kimber is his savior... we've heard this story before. Not to mention that the crime doesn't fit the punishment so to speak.

Kimber's infatuation with a pop star is believable - but if she were truly in love with him would she really have let two mostly strange men do those hot and steamy things to her as tutors? In reality, no; but it makes the book interesting and we read books to escape reality, right?! Jesse's obsession with Kimber however is rather odd and I could have done without that whole part of the story.. but it leads to the only non steamy action scene in the book - where we finally see the original Deke - super hot, masculine, kick ass body guard.

Overall it was a good listen. (audio book)

You have to hand it Shayla, she can write some awesome sex scenes. For the most part the story is good, especially for the length of the book, I was never bored with it, always interested in what was going to happen next, and definitely a little hot under the collar a few times.

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Deke thinks too much........

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you are reading the series you may want to read it.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Typical......

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Kimber's voice was fingernails on a chalkboard.....very annoying.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I wanted to get it over with...

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Is Two better then One?

This is my least favorite of the series. Deke was wonderful in the first book but I agree with other reviewers he was a little too tortured and tormented in this one. However his partner in crime cousin Luc is well worth admission. Kimber's character does not inspire much, shes smart and has a great background with Deke and Jessie her pop star but didn't really care much about her. Thought her scenes with Luc were hotter then with Deke. I know I would have done a lot less talking if I found myself between these two men.

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Baby doll narrative voice

This one was difficult to finish. Lexi's narration of Kimber was in a baby doll/child's voice and it was like nails on a chalkboard. Deke seemed kicked back and smooth in the first book of the series, then was a borderline neurotic ass in this one. Overall, it was an eh/eye rolling experience.

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Two is better than one

Where does Decadent rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very high up there. Loved it.

What other book might you compare Decadent to and why?

Men with the Golden Cuffs. Both menage books.

Which scene was your favorite?

Loved the entire book. Can't pick just one. (and why should I try?)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but sadly, something called my job got in the way. I listen to Audible books on my drive to and from work.

Any additional comments?

Loved the book. I am going to buy and listen to the rest in the series. THAT alone tells you how good it was.

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2 of series not as good , I like more suspense

Would you try another book from Shayla Black and/or Lexi Maynard?

Yes ,going to take a chance on the third in the series , can't quit now...plus
it has good reviews.

Which character – as performed by Lexi Maynard – was your favorite?

Deke and Luke

Could you see Decadent being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No

Any additional comments?

Ok ...book three ....come on Luc !

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