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texcare1's review against another edition
4.0
So much enjoyed reading about clay and Julia. It was HOT !!!!!
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I have no idea why I waited so long to dive into book 2 but let's just go with my weirdness guys.
After This Night was a fun book to listen to. I think the characters were just what I needed after a sad little book. Julia and Clay, the main characters, had some great chemistry. They definitely put a little smile on my face - which may or may not have freaked out my co-workers.
Of course, this book did deliver some drama because what book wouldn't if it was written by LB? Julia has a pretty big secret and I was wondering what was going to happen once Clay found out about it. Would he flip some tables and get mad? Or I don't know what else men do when it comes to this situation.. maybe be a little butt hurt? Who knows.
Well, spoiler alert, he doesn't go all hulk like on her. Nope, he does the complete opposite - he helps and comes to her rescue. Which just brings to light on how cute their relationship was to begin with. They really liked each other and were going to do no matter what to be in each other's lives.
Overall, I liked it so much that I might even dive into the next book later today.
After This Night was a fun book to listen to. I think the characters were just what I needed after a sad little book. Julia and Clay, the main characters, had some great chemistry. They definitely put a little smile on my face - which may or may not have freaked out my co-workers.
Of course, this book did deliver some drama because what book wouldn't if it was written by LB? Julia has a pretty big secret and I was wondering what was going to happen once Clay found out about it. Would he flip some tables and get mad? Or I don't know what else men do when it comes to this situation.. maybe be a little butt hurt? Who knows.
Well, spoiler alert, he doesn't go all hulk like on her. Nope, he does the complete opposite - he helps and comes to her rescue. Which just brings to light on how cute their relationship was to begin with. They really liked each other and were going to do no matter what to be in each other's lives.
Overall, I liked it so much that I might even dive into the next book later today.
theproficientreader's review against another edition
5.0
Aww.. What an adorable ending, and this was definitely much better than the first. <3
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
How do I put into words the love I feel for this book? I can't even begin to tell you all of the ways in which I love Clay and Julia and how sad I am that their story is finished. Is it possible to get you to understand how much I Flove Lauren Blakely? This is where I brag that I got to beta read on this one, right? Because I totally did and I'm so grateful to Lauren for trusting me with that honor. Of course there wasn't much for me to do because the book was basically perfection right from the get go.
Clay continued to melt my panties with his alpha-ness but this time around you really get to see him wear his heart on his sleeve. His protective and loving side really shined here. He is so kick ass when defending Julia's honor and well-being.
Much like in the the first book and the prequel, Julia impressed me with her maturity and confidence. Julia is the epitome of a sexually assured, strong woman and I wish that I could read more women just like her in other romances.
I love that Julia and Clay handled their problems in such a mature and thoughtful manner. There is no tantrums, fits or over-reacting with these two. It's why they work so well together. I wish that we could read about them forever and ever. Like I've said before, I'm sure we will get glimpses of them in future Blakely works so I can take comfort in that.
This book was a perfect blend of romance, angst, sex and suspense, sending my emotions into overdrive. I highly recommend this to everyone that loves a well-written romance with a healthy dose of hot, hot lovin'.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Clay continued to melt my panties with his alpha-ness but this time around you really get to see him wear his heart on his sleeve. His protective and loving side really shined here. He is so kick ass when defending Julia's honor and well-being.
Much like in the the first book and the prequel, Julia impressed me with her maturity and confidence. Julia is the epitome of a sexually assured, strong woman and I wish that I could read more women just like her in other romances.
I love that Julia and Clay handled their problems in such a mature and thoughtful manner. There is no tantrums, fits or over-reacting with these two. It's why they work so well together. I wish that we could read about them forever and ever. Like I've said before, I'm sure we will get glimpses of them in future Blakely works so I can take comfort in that.
This book was a perfect blend of romance, angst, sex and suspense, sending my emotions into overdrive. I highly recommend this to everyone that loves a well-written romance with a healthy dose of hot, hot lovin'.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
From what I understand, After This Night is he 3rd book in a series. The much-anticipated conclusion to Clay and Julia’s story. I have not read the first two books in this series, however that did not dampen my enjoyment in reading After This Night in the least. It reads perfect as a stand-alone novel. If you had no prior information, you would just assume that this particular book is about two perfect for each other people who made the mistake of splitting up instead of working out their issues.
Based on that, I must say that I absolutely loved it. The characters were engaging and entertaining. Clay the epitome of every woman’s dream man is strong, sweet and sensitive. He cares for Julia and is not afraid of showing it. Julia’s insistence on taking care of her problems herself and not relaying on Clay to solve them for her is a refreshing change after so many books where a formerly strong heroine meets the love of her life and suddenly becomes unable to make the slightest decision on her own. This alone makes this book a definite keeper.
Would I read this book again? Most definitely! As a matter of fact, I look forward to downloading the first two books in the series so I can read how Clay and Julia first met and I would recommend others do as well. Ms. Blakely is a new to me author that I will definitely be keeping an eye on in the future.
Reviewed by Iris for Cocktails and Books
Based on that, I must say that I absolutely loved it. The characters were engaging and entertaining. Clay the epitome of every woman’s dream man is strong, sweet and sensitive. He cares for Julia and is not afraid of showing it. Julia’s insistence on taking care of her problems herself and not relaying on Clay to solve them for her is a refreshing change after so many books where a formerly strong heroine meets the love of her life and suddenly becomes unable to make the slightest decision on her own. This alone makes this book a definite keeper.
Would I read this book again? Most definitely! As a matter of fact, I look forward to downloading the first two books in the series so I can read how Clay and Julia first met and I would recommend others do as well. Ms. Blakely is a new to me author that I will definitely be keeping an eye on in the future.
Reviewed by Iris for Cocktails and Books
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
I start every one of Lauren's reviews the same way. I love Lauren and I have read all of her books. They are all amazing 5 star reads and this one is no different. Except this is more Lauren Blakely on erotica crack! After this Night, the third installment of the Seductive Nights Series is so full of emotion and angst. It's sexy and hot as hell. Clay and Julia have been apart since that day when he left her in San Francisco. They have both been miserable alone. Clay wants to trust her and Julia wants to handle things all by herself. Someone has to make the first move. When they finally see each other again, it's off the charts hot! I love Clay. I want Clay. I want to be Julia. Julia is such an independent, sexy woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. They have to learn to trust each other so they can love each other. They don't always handle things the correct way, but their intentions are genuine. Will it all work out? Can they put aside their egos and go all in? And, as always, Lauren brings other character from her books in this one! My book husband, Chris from Trophy Husband and McKenna, Julia's sister make an appearance. As well as Davis and Jill. And I love the Jane Black name drop, and the No Regrets tattoo parlor. Lauren just keeps getting better and better. Do not miss this one!
His whole body was humming, vibrating at a frequency only she could sense. His skin sizzled, and blood rushed hot through his veins. Nearness to her was an aphrodisiac.
Chris - "To also see so many friends and family here makes the occasion all the better, even though I'd have married her anywhere - in a box, on a boat, in the rain, on a train." "What? It's true, " he said to McKenna.
"You are, and I love it because I feel everything. I feel everything for you." she said.
"Ooh, you're going to make me an offer," she said, tap dancing her fingertips along his arm. "I. Can't.Wait."
He rolled his eyes. "You are red-hot trouble."
"Your sexy mouth is one of my favorite playgrounds," he said.
His whole body was humming, vibrating at a frequency only she could sense. His skin sizzled, and blood rushed hot through his veins. Nearness to her was an aphrodisiac.
Chris - "To also see so many friends and family here makes the occasion all the better, even though I'd have married her anywhere - in a box, on a boat, in the rain, on a train." "What? It's true, " he said to McKenna.
"You are, and I love it because I feel everything. I feel everything for you." she said.
"Ooh, you're going to make me an offer," she said, tap dancing her fingertips along his arm. "I. Can't.Wait."
He rolled his eyes. "You are red-hot trouble."
"Your sexy mouth is one of my favorite playgrounds," he said.