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allisonw9909's review against another edition
4.0
Much better story than Wicked Ties. This plot kept me interested beyond the physical aspects, though those were just as intriging. I didn't even realize Deke was the same guy in the menage with Morgan and Jack. Luc was a great character, especially as a roommate/sex buddy because he was so different than Deke. I felt bad when Kimber found out that she was never pregnant and for Luc. I am glad that Deke didn't stick with the menage because he was scarred that she would kill herself or something. I am so glad that she didn't stay with the popstar for very long because he was a head case, case in point, his manage tried to kill her. I wasn't sure I was going to continue on with this series becasue the first one didn't really do much for me, but after reading this story I am looking forward to the next.
emilij0307's review against another edition
5.0
My April Book of the Month! Loved this story!!! It had everything and I immediately fell in love with these characters.
Luc, Deke and Kimber
It was everything a love triangle should be with willing participants! And Deke - his character was complex. We knew that when he was first introduced in Wicked Ties - but I was not expecting this level of complexity where his sexual preferences depended on not only one but two people. Kimber - she fell into the typical troupe of a girl who did not understand the complications that come along with love! And were we all so happy when she ditched the pop star and took on two boyfriends! Then, Luc...Luc resonated with me the most considering the infertility issues me and my husband currently face. He need to start a family at any cost was admirable, but at the same time clouded his judgment and created a situation where he was using people for his own personal gain.
This was a powerful story and left me wanting more from Shayla Black! From the love, the sex, the suspense and the mystery of these story created a page turner that I could not get enough of!
Luc, Deke and Kimber
It was everything a love triangle should be with willing participants! And Deke - his character was complex. We knew that when he was first introduced in Wicked Ties - but I was not expecting this level of complexity where his sexual preferences depended on not only one but two people. Kimber - she fell into the typical troupe of a girl who did not understand the complications that come along with love! And were we all so happy when she ditched the pop star and took on two boyfriends! Then, Luc...Luc resonated with me the most considering the infertility issues me and my husband currently face. He need to start a family at any cost was admirable, but at the same time clouded his judgment and created a situation where he was using people for his own personal gain.
This was a powerful story and left me wanting more from Shayla Black! From the love, the sex, the suspense and the mystery of these story created a page turner that I could not get enough of!
candylovegirl's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining and quick read. There’s always more to the story of why people do or don’t do things. Luc was adorable and Deke was enigmatic.
joyousreads132's review against another edition
1.0
WARNING: Mature review for a mature book.
Oh my. What have I gotten myself into?
I polished off this book in no time; not because it’s darn right addictive, or I couldn’t put it down. It’s because I skipped a whole slew of pages. Which parts did I skip, you ask? The sex scenes. Say, what?! For real, yo.
The gist: Kimber wanted to learn about the three-way play that Jesse McCall is into. Jesse McCall is a childhood friend turned pop star sensation that Kimber has been in love with since forever. She’s 23, a virgin – because all this time, she saved herself for Jesse (gag). But first, she needed some education; that’s where Deke and his cousin, Luc comes in.
Deke has been lusting after Kimber since she was seventeen. So when Kimber walked in to Luc’s house asking for a jaw-dropping favor, it’d only make sense that he’d say, “f*ck, yeah!” But Deke saw all the wrongs that could happen if he did and gave Kimber an impromptu lesson right then and there along with some harsh words to remember the moment by. Long story short, Kimber ran off in search of another willing pair to give her the education she needed. Well, Deke would not stand for it. So he took her back and signed on as one of her teachers. These types of things are never easy and no one walks away scot-free. This has disaster written all over it.
The rant: Good golly, Miss Molly. Who saves their virginity for a guy whom you know is a skeeze and is into three-ways? Seriously, who does that? And in any case, how the hell do you expect to keep your virginity if you wanted a lesson in ménage? This book went past ridiculous. About 70% of this novel is sex – which, I didn’t mind but OMG, the sex was torture. Deke was always encumbered with self flagellation and overwhelming guilt afterwards. He was so intense before, during and after the act that I don't know how he could've possibly enjoyed it!
Reading this book is like watching porn: all sex, no plot (not that I'm an expert on porn, per se). The story line is weak at best, and the conflict is manufactured in a way that it felt more like a filler than anything else. There was a little made-up added suspense, which was in no way suspenseful but predictable to say the least.
VERDICT: I don’t get the appeal of ménages and I don’t think I ever will. I’m terminally selfish and am not very welcoming to the idea of sharing – especially in that sense (smirks). And this is why this book didn’t work for me. I skipped the sex scenes because honestly, I couldn’t stand it. Most of the time, I was grossed-out. But that's just me and my personal preference. I’m hoping the rest of the books in this series wouldn’t have such an adverse affect. Otherwise, the remaining four books that I have will remain unread in my shelves.
Oh my. What have I gotten myself into?
I polished off this book in no time; not because it’s darn right addictive, or I couldn’t put it down. It’s because I skipped a whole slew of pages. Which parts did I skip, you ask? The sex scenes. Say, what?! For real, yo.
The gist: Kimber wanted to learn about the three-way play that Jesse McCall is into. Jesse McCall is a childhood friend turned pop star sensation that Kimber has been in love with since forever. She’s 23, a virgin – because all this time, she saved herself for Jesse (gag). But first, she needed some education; that’s where Deke and his cousin, Luc comes in.
Deke has been lusting after Kimber since she was seventeen. So when Kimber walked in to Luc’s house asking for a jaw-dropping favor, it’d only make sense that he’d say, “f*ck, yeah!” But Deke saw all the wrongs that could happen if he did and gave Kimber an impromptu lesson right then and there along with some harsh words to remember the moment by. Long story short, Kimber ran off in search of another willing pair to give her the education she needed. Well, Deke would not stand for it. So he took her back and signed on as one of her teachers. These types of things are never easy and no one walks away scot-free. This has disaster written all over it.
The rant: Good golly, Miss Molly. Who saves their virginity for a guy whom you know is a skeeze and is into three-ways? Seriously, who does that? And in any case, how the hell do you expect to keep your virginity if you wanted a lesson in ménage? This book went past ridiculous. About 70% of this novel is sex – which, I didn’t mind but OMG, the sex was torture. Deke was always encumbered with self flagellation and overwhelming guilt afterwards. He was so intense before, during and after the act that I don't know how he could've possibly enjoyed it!
Reading this book is like watching porn: all sex, no plot (not that I'm an expert on porn, per se). The story line is weak at best, and the conflict is manufactured in a way that it felt more like a filler than anything else. There was a little made-up added suspense, which was in no way suspenseful but predictable to say the least.
VERDICT: I don’t get the appeal of ménages and I don’t think I ever will. I’m terminally selfish and am not very welcoming to the idea of sharing – especially in that sense (smirks). And this is why this book didn’t work for me. I skipped the sex scenes because honestly, I couldn’t stand it. Most of the time, I was grossed-out. But that's just me and my personal preference. I’m hoping the rest of the books in this series wouldn’t have such an adverse affect. Otherwise, the remaining four books that I have will remain unread in my shelves.
ccoleman813's review against another edition
3.0
In the second installment of Wicked Lovers, Decadent, we follow the menage trio of Deke, Luc, and Kimber.
With the arrival of Kimber to learn the ways of menage to please another man, it quickly becomes more to Deke and Luc.
Problem lies with a troublesome past of Deke's that he isn't able to have a woman all to himself. In my opinion, he is very whiny. For being such a strong man/bodyguard, his emotional capacity is nill. He becomes terrified of wanting Kimber all to himself because he's never been in any sort of relationship with a woman by himself before, but he doesn't want to share Kimber with anyone anymore. Including his best bud/cousin, Luc.
Emotions run high when Kimber and Deke both decide to split off from Luc, and poor Luc is still falling for the idea of what Kimber can represent.
I've never read a menage with this situation before. I'm sure it isn't completely out of the question but I can honestly say I didn't like that plot. All the menage books I've read have been solely about sharing. Never that one wanted out. Though I understand the reasoning and such, I was a bit let down by that twist.
I really love menage books. I love the understanding and feelings the groups have for one another, the love they have for one another, and fear of leaving someone out. Sadly, this just wasn't one of my favorites, but that's ok. It definitely won't stop me from continuing the series or from me reading more of Shayla Black. I love her work and I'm eager to complete this series!
With the arrival of Kimber to learn the ways of menage to please another man, it quickly becomes more to Deke and Luc.
Problem lies with a troublesome past of Deke's that he isn't able to have a woman all to himself. In my opinion, he is very whiny. For being such a strong man/bodyguard, his emotional capacity is nill. He becomes terrified of wanting Kimber all to himself because he's never been in any sort of relationship with a woman by himself before, but he doesn't want to share Kimber with anyone anymore. Including his best bud/cousin, Luc.
Emotions run high when Kimber and Deke both decide to split off from Luc, and poor Luc is still falling for the idea of what Kimber can represent.
I've never read a menage with this situation before. I'm sure it isn't completely out of the question but I can honestly say I didn't like that plot. All the menage books I've read have been solely about sharing. Never that one wanted out. Though I understand the reasoning and such, I was a bit let down by that twist.
I really love menage books. I love the understanding and feelings the groups have for one another, the love they have for one another, and fear of leaving someone out. Sadly, this just wasn't one of my favorites, but that's ok. It definitely won't stop me from continuing the series or from me reading more of Shayla Black. I love her work and I'm eager to complete this series!
cristianaseqsan8's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
sueotwell's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this menege read... I like to read taboo type erotica books and enjoy Shayla Black's work.
halcyon_rising's review against another edition
2.0
I skimmed this book mostly.
I agree with another reviewer: it's (more than) a bit unrealistic for a virgin who hasn't seen a guy in 5 years to seek out 2 guys to teach her all about threesomes so she can finally be with a guy who doesn't even like her and, again, she hasn't even seen in 5 years.
I agree with another reviewer: it's (more than) a bit unrealistic for a virgin who hasn't seen a guy in 5 years to seek out 2 guys to teach her all about threesomes so she can finally be with a guy who doesn't even like her and, again, she hasn't even seen in 5 years.
kesh757's review against another edition
5.0
Steamy read!
Even though I felt the truth around what happened to Heather dragged on far longer than I would have liked, I really enjoyed the passion between Deke and Kimber.
Even though I felt the truth around what happened to Heather dragged on far longer than I would have liked, I really enjoyed the passion between Deke and Kimber.
majic's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5