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ameserole's review
2.0
Okay, I liked that this was sort of a twist on Cinderella.. but Gia was just unlikable to me at times.
Forever Wicked was an okay book. More meh to me because things that Gia did just made me roll my eyes. I just feel like she was a smidge selfish for stupid reasons. I totally get not wanting to be someone else's baggage.. but she quickly dumped someone she loved because she didn't want him to deal with anything?
I feel like it shouldn't matter if they both truly loved one another - ya know? It wouldn't just be her baggage.. it would be their baggage (or maybe I'm just trying to make this more realistic ?). I don't know.. it just didn't work for me.
Overall, the romance was good but couldn't save the book for me.
Forever Wicked was an okay book. More meh to me because things that Gia did just made me roll my eyes. I just feel like she was a smidge selfish for stupid reasons. I totally get not wanting to be someone else's baggage.. but she quickly dumped someone she loved because she didn't want him to deal with anything?
I feel like it shouldn't matter if they both truly loved one another - ya know? It wouldn't just be her baggage.. it would be their baggage (or maybe I'm just trying to make this more realistic ?). I don't know.. it just didn't work for me.
Overall, the romance was good but couldn't save the book for me.
loverofromance's review
challenging
tense
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
4.0
Quickie Review- (May contain spoilers upon reading the review. Proceed at your own risk)
Forever Wicked is the first book in the 1001 Dark Nights. I have been wanting to work through these a bit more here. Forever Wicked is a story that I really had fun with. I love marriage in trouble setups and this one was very interesting. I enjoyed how the author had this hero pining after the heroine. I didn't really understand her motivations on why she was always pulling away. The hero has to really pull some alpha moves to get her to give them a second chance. We see a man that is determined to fight for his marriage and he does it so creatively. The interactions between her family and the hero was perfection. The romance was a great erotic romance theme. There are deep layers within these more sensual scenes where we see this couple learn to reconnect.
Overall I had a good time with this one and enjoyed this Shayla Black and definitely want to explore this series more.
Forever Wicked is the first book in the 1001 Dark Nights. I have been wanting to work through these a bit more here. Forever Wicked is a story that I really had fun with. I love marriage in trouble setups and this one was very interesting. I enjoyed how the author had this hero pining after the heroine. I didn't really understand her motivations on why she was always pulling away. The hero has to really pull some alpha moves to get her to give them a second chance. We see a man that is determined to fight for his marriage and he does it so creatively. The interactions between her family and the hero was perfection. The romance was a great erotic romance theme. There are deep layers within these more sensual scenes where we see this couple learn to reconnect.
Overall I had a good time with this one and enjoyed this Shayla Black and definitely want to explore this series more.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
4.0
This book has it all A husband who wants his wife back, a wife who walked away to take care of her family, 18 days to win her heart back while. Shayla Black once again gives the reader the best in a D/s relationship while taking it a step further into love and forgiveness. A wonderful story that makes the reader swoon and smile at the same time.
deanapotter's review
5.0
From the moment we got our first glimpse of Jason and Greta in Logan’s book of the wicked lover series, I knew there had to be more to the two of them than the dominant submissive relationship. They are the opposites attract couple.
Jason Denning is the powerful and wealthy man who is used to getting what he wants, pretty much when he wants it. He is also a sexy Dom at our favorite club, Dominion. He comes from the corporate high class world where things like marriages and children are arranged and contracted. Love is not a word Jason knows the meaning to. Jason has to learn that there are things money can’t buy.
Gia Angelotti aka Greta, is what you would call a good woman. She a civil worker, kind hearted and loyal beyond belief to her family, but she also had secret needs. Joining club Dominion To express and learn about personal side, Gia got more than what was included with her monthly dues. Her connection with Jason lead to be more just a dominant submissive relationship, he got her to marry him. On their wedding night, while eloping in Vegas a tragic accident the falls upon Gia’s family. She leaves to care for her family. Meanwhile not speaking with Jason for almost a year.
Jason and Gia have to have one of my favorite stories from the wicked lover series. Touching, thought-provoking, emotional and sexy as hell, these to go on a roller coaster ride that shakes up both their lives. They both are so different and I think that what makes them so good together. He wants nothing more to have that woman by his side to be able to provide for her.
Gia wants to be loved, not just take care of. Gia is special because she gets to teach Jason what love truly is and that money can’t buy true happiness.
A must read for anyone who enjoys the Wicked Lover Series or a good d/s story.
Jason Denning is the powerful and wealthy man who is used to getting what he wants, pretty much when he wants it. He is also a sexy Dom at our favorite club, Dominion. He comes from the corporate high class world where things like marriages and children are arranged and contracted. Love is not a word Jason knows the meaning to. Jason has to learn that there are things money can’t buy.
Gia Angelotti aka Greta, is what you would call a good woman. She a civil worker, kind hearted and loyal beyond belief to her family, but she also had secret needs. Joining club Dominion To express and learn about personal side, Gia got more than what was included with her monthly dues. Her connection with Jason lead to be more just a dominant submissive relationship, he got her to marry him. On their wedding night, while eloping in Vegas a tragic accident the falls upon Gia’s family. She leaves to care for her family. Meanwhile not speaking with Jason for almost a year.
Jason and Gia have to have one of my favorite stories from the wicked lover series. Touching, thought-provoking, emotional and sexy as hell, these to go on a roller coaster ride that shakes up both their lives. They both are so different and I think that what makes them so good together. He wants nothing more to have that woman by his side to be able to provide for her.
Gia wants to be loved, not just take care of. Gia is special because she gets to teach Jason what love truly is and that money can’t buy true happiness.
A must read for anyone who enjoys the Wicked Lover Series or a good d/s story.
romancejunkie1025's review
5.0
wow this one actually had me in tears a time or two which rarely happen on a novella. Loved these two crazy lovebirds and so glad they work everything out. hope to see them in the next story
THORN & CALLIE FINALLY!!!!!
THORN & CALLIE FINALLY!!!!!
mimireadsromance's review
5.0
The Wicked Lovers series by Shayla Black is one of my favorite series and I couldn't believe I'd missed this novella earlier. Jason and Gia's story was a perfect example of everything to love about Ms. Black's writing. Sexy, emotional, completey riveting! I could not put it down! It was a great story of second chances, overcoming emotional insecurities, and finally going after what you want. Following along as Gia worked through all of her issues with Jason was absolutely worth the sleep I lost when I couldn't put it down.
My favorite line from the story (which was hard to choose, because I honestly highlighted so much of this story) is:
"I will place your needs above my own and take care of you until the end of time."
Cue the swooning. As if Jason and his dominant ways weren't sexy enough, he always knows just what to say! If you're a fan of the Wicked Lovers series, this is a must-read. Haven't tried the series yet? What are you waiting for?! It's fantastic & I highly recommend it!
My favorite line from the story (which was hard to choose, because I honestly highlighted so much of this story) is:
"I will place your needs above my own and take care of you until the end of time."
Cue the swooning. As if Jason and his dominant ways weren't sexy enough, he always knows just what to say! If you're a fan of the Wicked Lovers series, this is a must-read. Haven't tried the series yet? What are you waiting for?! It's fantastic & I highly recommend it!
avid_read's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
This book was WICKEDLY delicious! I freaking LOVED Jason. Holy moly this book is awesome.
I hate that he has such a toxic relationship with his mother.
I love the he doesn’t think he knows how to love but he does he really does and the one person he finally loves well , that just happens to be his wife.
FANFREAKINGTASTIC narration I love with Christian Fox narrates these books!
I hate that he has such a toxic relationship with his mother.
I love the he doesn’t think he knows how to love but he does he really does and the one person he finally loves well , that just happens to be his wife.
FANFREAKINGTASTIC narration I love with Christian Fox narrates these books!
booklovinmamas's review
3.0
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Overall, I give this book 3 stars and if you’ve read the Wicked Lover series already then I recommend reading this book. If you haven’t read any of the books yet in the series then this is a fairly good teaser to the series.
Overall, I give this book 3 stars and if you’ve read the Wicked Lover series already then I recommend reading this book. If you haven’t read any of the books yet in the series then this is a fairly good teaser to the series.
ccoleman813's review
5.0
Forever Wicked was a very cute novella for the Wicked Lovers series!
Jason and Gia have some serious chemistry but they still have many issues they need to get through. Mostly it's Gia fault for bailing on their marriage after only one day and not trusting her now husband to help take care of the situations she's found herself in.
Jason isn't totally blameless either though, Mister Money-Bags. He thinks he really can just buy happiness from anyone he wants. He doesn't understand that words can mean as much as new LV bags.
But I tell you what, these two are hot and heavy together and seriously know how to get it on! Their sexual awareness for one another is amazing and they definitely know how to steam up a book!
Overall, I was very pleased with this novella and as always, with Shayla Black's work!