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Club Decadence #7
Hooked
He always plays by the rules.
But almost losing the woman he can’t live without changes the game.
After years of searching for the man of her dreams, legal secretary Olivia Wright has all but given up on finding him. With a past full of heartbreak and intermittent dry spells, she is nearly resigned to the life of loneliness that seems to be her fate. She can't even garner the attention of her incredibly handsome boss, although she's certainly tried. Discouraged, Olivia is left with no choice except to move on. When she procures an invitation to Club Decadence, the most exclusive club in the state, it seems her luck might finally be changing. Dapper, dynamic, and disciplined, Joseph Hooks is not your average attorney. He's shamelessly smart, effortlessly powerful, and a stickler for following the rules. Intimidating his opponents in the courtroom comes naturally. And no matter whom he's facing off against, he never loses control. Until he spots his strictly vanilla secretary taking part in a new member recruitment event at his club. It's hard enough for Joseph to ignore Olivia at work, watching her with another man would be impossible to bear. Despite his attempts to exercise caution, work and play finally collide. The electricity sparking between him and Olivia for three long years must finally be dealt with. Giving in to temptation will change everything, but Joseph is hopelessly enamored. No matter the obstacles they must hurdle, he's not letting her off his hook.
But almost losing the woman he can’t live without changes the game.
After years of searching for the man of her dreams, legal secretary Olivia Wright has all but given up on finding him. With a past full of heartbreak and intermittent dry spells, she is nearly resigned to the life of loneliness that seems to be her fate. She can't even garner the attention of her incredibly handsome boss, although she's certainly tried. Discouraged, Olivia is left with no choice except to move on. When she procures an invitation to Club Decadence, the most exclusive club in the state, it seems her luck might finally be changing. Dapper, dynamic, and disciplined, Joseph Hooks is not your average attorney. He's shamelessly smart, effortlessly powerful, and a stickler for following the rules. Intimidating his opponents in the courtroom comes naturally. And no matter whom he's facing off against, he never loses control. Until he spots his strictly vanilla secretary taking part in a new member recruitment event at his club. It's hard enough for Joseph to ignore Olivia at work, watching her with another man would be impossible to bear. Despite his attempts to exercise caution, work and play finally collide. The electricity sparking between him and Olivia for three long years must finally be dealt with. Giving in to temptation will change everything, but Joseph is hopelessly enamored. No matter the obstacles they must hurdle, he's not letting her off his hook.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 20, 2015
About the author
Maddie Taylor
89 books549 followersUSA Today and #1 International Bestselling Author, Maddie is a lifelong reader who became a romance junkie as a teen with her first romance novel, The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss. From then on, she was hooked and gobbled up everything she could get her hands on, whether contemporary, historical, paranormal, or sci-fi.
With over seventy published works, a quarter of a million books sold, and fifty million pages read, Maddie writes fast-paced, steamy fiction in multiple genres from contemporary to Sci-fi to historical western romance. Pour yourself a glass of wine, curl up in your favorite chair, and escape for a few hours in the rich worlds she creates. It will be time well spent.
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BDSM Writers Con 2016 - Golden Flogger Award Finalist - Best BDSM Book of the Year
2015 SSR Nominee Best BDSM Romance of the Year
"Excellent development, great build up, good characterization, story spilled our. These two love each other and don't hide from it."
"Another fabulous addition to a terrific series. This author should be an "automatic buy". Both characters are likeable, the emotions are genuine and there are no silly contrived situations."
"When everything you've ever wanted is right there in front of your face...this is a story that makes you open your eyes to the endless possibilities all around you."
BDSM Writers Con 2016 - Golden Flogger Award Finalist - Best BDSM Book of the Year
2015 SSR Nominee Best BDSM Romance of the Year
"Excellent development, great build up, good characterization, story spilled our. These two love each other and don't hide from it."
"Another fabulous addition to a terrific series. This author should be an "automatic buy". Both characters are likeable, the emotions are genuine and there are no silly contrived situations."
"When everything you've ever wanted is right there in front of your face...this is a story that makes you open your eyes to the endless possibilities all around you."
December 21, 2015
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April 25, 2023
A riveting read, enjoyable and full of action and intrigue I guarantee like me you’ll be captivated by
This is an interesting read that I guarantee you like me will be totally blown away by, the characters are well written and the plot held my attention from start to finish and I guarantee that you will simply love every moment of this book.
Club Decadence is used to seeing its own fair share of changes in members and when Olivia Wright shows up by herself it comes as something of a surprise, when she earns herself a punishment it is given by Master J one of the club Dom’s which is what the Submissives expect.
Olivia has worked for James for several years and during this time has come to admit to herself that she has fallen in love with him. However, it has been a very long-time sine she actually had a Dom/sub relationship, in fact not since she was dumped several years ago.
She has received a special invite to attend Club Decadence and is hoping that she might actually make a connection with one of the club Dom’s but she would never of expected to come across James there and he is equally as surprised as he’d no idea that she was not in fact only interested in vanilla relationships.
When she sees him at the cub she is taken by surprise and for some reason faints, this is an interesting read and if full of surprises I guarantee that you will enjoy this book.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is an interesting read that I guarantee you like me will be totally blown away by, the characters are well written and the plot held my attention from start to finish and I guarantee that you will simply love every moment of this book.
Club Decadence is used to seeing its own fair share of changes in members and when Olivia Wright shows up by herself it comes as something of a surprise, when she earns herself a punishment it is given by Master J one of the club Dom’s which is what the Submissives expect.
Olivia has worked for James for several years and during this time has come to admit to herself that she has fallen in love with him. However, it has been a very long-time sine she actually had a Dom/sub relationship, in fact not since she was dumped several years ago.
She has received a special invite to attend Club Decadence and is hoping that she might actually make a connection with one of the club Dom’s but she would never of expected to come across James there and he is equally as surprised as he’d no idea that she was not in fact only interested in vanilla relationships.
When she sees him at the cub she is taken by surprise and for some reason faints, this is an interesting read and if full of surprises I guarantee that you will enjoy this book.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 25, 2023
Livia has worked for James for over 3 years and has loved him almost as long. It's been a long time since her last dom dumped her. Doms don't do that. So, with a special invitation she's going to Club Decadence in hopes of connecting with a new Dom.
James has wanted Livia since the beginning but he does not do vanilla. He plays often at the club but imagine his shock when he sees Livia there. She sees him an runs. He follows, catches her and she promptly faints.
This book has humor - Livia wears tight skirts and bends over frequently when James is near. She purposely moved most items to lower shelves for this reason. He just never noticed higher up shelves were empty. But he notices her.
And BDSM - so hot. James is an excellent Dom and Livia will be his perfect sub.
An exploration of their love, kink and friendship. A true love story.
James has wanted Livia since the beginning but he does not do vanilla. He plays often at the club but imagine his shock when he sees Livia there. She sees him an runs. He follows, catches her and she promptly faints.
This book has humor - Livia wears tight skirts and bends over frequently when James is near. She purposely moved most items to lower shelves for this reason. He just never noticed higher up shelves were empty. But he notices her.
And BDSM - so hot. James is an excellent Dom and Livia will be his perfect sub.
An exploration of their love, kink and friendship. A true love story.
April 21, 2023
Unlike the rest of the Club Decadence books, Hooked is a love story pure and simple. True there's a bit of drama but in essence it's about a relationship three years in the making. Two people who are boss and subordinate have kept their attraction for one another to themselves. All that changes when she, Olivia Wright, shows up at the Club alone. Master J, Joseph Hooks, homes in on her like a heat seeking missle. Once they get past the punishment she's most assuredly earned (for a variety of reasons) it's readily apparent they are the perfect match. He fulfills every one of her submissive fantasies and she's everything he's ever want in a submissive.
April 30, 2023
What a great off shoot from the Club Decadence series and a joy to read in this sweet and steamy workplace romance as Livia who has had a crush on her boss Joseph ever since she started working for him only to try and run away from him at the Club to being caught brings their relationship forward to a new path but with trust and self esteem issue rising from a past abusive relationship in Livia’s past is highlighted and handled by the Rossi/Decadence Doms..
I loved reading this and even without the thrill and suspense of the last books I defiantly loved going back to the characters of Decadence….
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved reading this and even without the thrill and suspense of the last books I defiantly loved going back to the characters of Decadence….
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2019
So many things I liked about this book. Livvy and her daydreams about Joseph for one. The fact that Joseph was a non-military dom, yet absolutely still a dom. I liked that his "dom" radar was off for a while. I did appreciate that there wasn't a ton of angst in this book.
I also liked Livvy's encounter with Vaughn, and really enjoyed Vaughn's encounter with the owners and members of Club Decadence.
It was nice being able to revisit the characters from the Club Decadence series. A good start to a new series.
I also liked Livvy's encounter with Vaughn, and really enjoyed Vaughn's encounter with the owners and members of Club Decadence.
It was nice being able to revisit the characters from the Club Decadence series. A good start to a new series.
August 3, 2022
BDSM romance
No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There are some BDSM themed sex scenes and there is some swearing.
The characterisation is good, although I struggled to obtain a connection with either lead character, mostly I think because they felt a bit forced, and I couldn't raise much empathy for them.
The plotline is okay, the usual for the genre.
I have no problem recommending the book to fans of the genre.
There are some errors that irritated, mixed tense and missing/incorrect words etc.
No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There are some BDSM themed sex scenes and there is some swearing.
The characterisation is good, although I struggled to obtain a connection with either lead character, mostly I think because they felt a bit forced, and I couldn't raise much empathy for them.
The plotline is okay, the usual for the genre.
I have no problem recommending the book to fans of the genre.
There are some errors that irritated, mixed tense and missing/incorrect words etc.
May 16, 2023
Although this is the latest book in the Club Decadence series and does contain characters from those previous books, this story is completely standalone with it's own HEA. I really enjoy reading of characters who have flaws, who aren't the perfect romance book hero or heroine. This book gives us both. A delightfully nerdy alpha, and a curvaceous but insecure sub. This couple complemented each other so well it was wonderful. There was great interaction between the characters and I loved how Joseph stood up for Olivia, providing a welcome bit of drama to the story.
April 26, 2023
Olivia loved and lost, due to wrong man/wrong time. From abuse came vulnerabilities and trust issues. Joseph proved you can't judge a book by its cover...missing what's right under your nose. You can feel what they want, see it in there words. This made want it all in spades, or is or only in books. Definitely a must read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 7, 2023
You would think that with seven books that this series would start to lose its shine but it definitely has not. Ths characters and scenes get better with each book. I loved sweet hurt Olivia and protective dominant Joseph. I very much enjoyed their interactions. There are lots in this story to hold the readers interest. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and I recommend it. This is a very enjoyable page-turner.
December 2, 2018
I loved this book y'all. I just wish it was longer. 😭
Maddie has a way of bringing the characters to life. They seem like everyday people like you or I. There's comflict, love, hate and so much more in these pages. You will need a cold shower after you're done reading this book!
Maddie has a way of bringing the characters to life. They seem like everyday people like you or I. There's comflict, love, hate and so much more in these pages. You will need a cold shower after you're done reading this book!
December 30, 2018
3 years of longing and dreaming accumulate in a storm.
She is his secretary and has been daydreaming about him for 3 years but she thinks he is gay. She wants a relationship with a good Dom which he can't be. Turns out she is so wrong. ....
She is his secretary and has been daydreaming about him for 3 years but she thinks he is gay. She wants a relationship with a good Dom which he can't be. Turns out she is so wrong. ....
April 21, 2023
What a lovely story. Two people working together so closely and so enamoured of each other but never acting on it, then a thunderstorm brings them together and the rest as they say is history. It is such a hot story and so much fun to read and to see all the Cub Decadence gang. Great book.
September 18, 2018
Love it.
This is a great story about the lawyer we meet in Second Time Lucky. Joseph and Livy are dynamic together!
This is a great story about the lawyer we meet in Second Time Lucky. Joseph and Livy are dynamic together!
February 13, 2019
Hooked - 5 Stars!
Joseph & Olivia's story is steamy, sweet and funny. Not to some of the characters from the original series make an appearance. Another Decadence must read.
Joseph & Olivia's story is steamy, sweet and funny. Not to some of the characters from the original series make an appearance. Another Decadence must read.
November 5, 2019
Another good book
This author, as always, always has good, well written characters. It was sweet, as well as ending well...and hot. Recommended it.
This author, as always, always has good, well written characters. It was sweet, as well as ending well...and hot. Recommended it.
October 4, 2015
Olivia has been Joseph’s legal secretary for a long time and has had some pretty intense fantasies about him. He has always been a gentleman, so she never thought that beneath his neatly pressed business suit and Harry Potter glasses was the Dom of her dreams. Joseph never knew his sexy secretary was a sub when he saw her at a BDSM club a few hours away from their hometown. Their chance meeting at the club instantly sets off fireworks between the two and they have a wild night of passion together.
I really enjoyed the pairing of Livvy and Joseph. Their relationship was not forced nor did it seems silly. LIvvy has always submitted to him in the workplace and Mr. Domineering Lawyer has had his eye on her curvy figure since she started working for him. Yes, they both have some issues to work though, but their paring works in a sensual way that makes me want them together. Having never read anything by this author (and finding out that this is a spin off series of another one of her series) I am going to have to read some of her other books because this one was so good!
*A copy of this book was provided for review.
I really enjoyed the pairing of Livvy and Joseph. Their relationship was not forced nor did it seems silly. LIvvy has always submitted to him in the workplace and Mr. Domineering Lawyer has had his eye on her curvy figure since she started working for him. Yes, they both have some issues to work though, but their paring works in a sensual way that makes me want them together. Having never read anything by this author (and finding out that this is a spin off series of another one of her series) I am going to have to read some of her other books because this one was so good!
*A copy of this book was provided for review.
October 26, 2015
Joseph and Olivia
Master J has been looking for his forever submissive for ever but nothing even close came in his path for three years. He has the major hots for his secretary of three years and since that day, the senior partner in the large criminal attorney's firm, has been hooked.
Livvie has had a horrible jerk for a boyfriend and he dropped her three years ago, which is why Live decided to change jobs.
She has the hots for her boss but no matter what she does, he does not make a move. Maybe he plays for the other team.
Then she goes on an invitation to club decadence. Master J finds her there. Alone. Unprotected, on a very stormy night.
Then the fun begins.
Economic
Excellent development, great build up, good characterization, story spilled our. These two love each other and don't hide from it.
Another good one.
Master J has been looking for his forever submissive for ever but nothing even close came in his path for three years. He has the major hots for his secretary of three years and since that day, the senior partner in the large criminal attorney's firm, has been hooked.
Livvie has had a horrible jerk for a boyfriend and he dropped her three years ago, which is why Live decided to change jobs.
She has the hots for her boss but no matter what she does, he does not make a move. Maybe he plays for the other team.
Then she goes on an invitation to club decadence. Master J finds her there. Alone. Unprotected, on a very stormy night.
Then the fun begins.
Economic
Excellent development, great build up, good characterization, story spilled our. These two love each other and don't hide from it.
Another good one.
July 31, 2015
Another fabulous addition to a terrific series. This author should be an "automatic buy". Both characters are likeable, the emotions are genuine and there are no silly contrived situations. I loved Joseph's character and he and Olivia were very good together. I also liked that fact that he was tall slim (but strong) and wore tweed and "Harry Potter" glasses. Joseph and Olivia worked together but their D/S relationship only developed after a coincidental meeting at a club a couple hours drive away from the office. The relationship developed quickly but they had worked together for the previous 3 years so they knew each other quite well. They worked through some of Olivia's insecurities and fell in love.
July 25, 2015
NOT SEEING THE FOREST FOR THE TREES
I loved this story with its charming characters and witty dialog. The story kept me captivated and the pages turning. Amazing how two people worked together for three years and missed all the signs. She is submissive and he dominant. but he thought she was vanilla and she feared he was gay. One fateful night at a private BDSM club in another town will change the dynamics of this legal secretary and her prominent attorney boss. Can these two work and play together? What happens when her former Dom shows up, more humiliation? I look forward to more books in this wonderful series and spin-off from the Club Decadence series.
I loved this story with its charming characters and witty dialog. The story kept me captivated and the pages turning. Amazing how two people worked together for three years and missed all the signs. She is submissive and he dominant. but he thought she was vanilla and she feared he was gay. One fateful night at a private BDSM club in another town will change the dynamics of this legal secretary and her prominent attorney boss. Can these two work and play together? What happens when her former Dom shows up, more humiliation? I look forward to more books in this wonderful series and spin-off from the Club Decadence series.
July 30, 2015
4 ½ stars
This was a story of Oliva and Joseph who have worked together for three years and neither
is aware that the other is into the BDSM scene. Lizzy is a submissive with a horrible past with
an abusive Dom. Joseph is a lawyer who has been attracted to Lizzy, but is afraid of Sexual
harassment claims.
I really liked the contrast between the two Doms. Joseph is caring and loving while Vance is
abusive, hurting with his words and actions. The story is BDSM mild though. Although you
have several graphic sexual scenes, you have role play, and spankings, but not excessive
punishments. I really enjoyed this story. It has a happy ending.
This was a story of Oliva and Joseph who have worked together for three years and neither
is aware that the other is into the BDSM scene. Lizzy is a submissive with a horrible past with
an abusive Dom. Joseph is a lawyer who has been attracted to Lizzy, but is afraid of Sexual
harassment claims.
I really liked the contrast between the two Doms. Joseph is caring and loving while Vance is
abusive, hurting with his words and actions. The story is BDSM mild though. Although you
have several graphic sexual scenes, you have role play, and spankings, but not excessive
punishments. I really enjoyed this story. It has a happy ending.
July 21, 2015
An incredible beginning to a new series!
I adore the 'Club Decadence' series and devoured each book the day it was released. I am thrilled to discover that my feelings are going to be the same for this new series, 'Decadence Nights'. Joseph and Olivia made for the perfect couple once they became aware of each other. And that's all I am going to say, no spoilers here, but make sure you have a fire extinguisher handy in case your Kindle starts smoking. Quit reading here and buy the book already, seriously!
I adore the 'Club Decadence' series and devoured each book the day it was released. I am thrilled to discover that my feelings are going to be the same for this new series, 'Decadence Nights'. Joseph and Olivia made for the perfect couple once they became aware of each other. And that's all I am going to say, no spoilers here, but make sure you have a fire extinguisher handy in case your Kindle starts smoking. Quit reading here and buy the book already, seriously!
August 29, 2023
Second impression: when I adjusted to the author's style, I couldn't stop reading the series. And I reread this book this August when I was in my laws. So, now I loooove it and even have a printed copy (what a strange turn of events!)
First impression: For my taste, it's 2.5 stars. I liked the plot, HEA, and characters. But there are at least two plot contradictions - the age of the main character and how she met Emma.
First impression: For my taste, it's 2.5 stars. I liked the plot, HEA, and characters. But there are at least two plot contradictions - the age of the main character and how she met Emma.
September 24, 2015
When everything you've ever wanted is right there in front of your face...this is a story that makes you open your eyes to the endless possibilities all around you. As an extra bonus (for me, at least)was getting to go back to the club to visit old friends, even if it was from a different perspective. I can't wait for the bittersweet ending today when I begin "What about Love".
July 1, 2016
Quick Read
Who knew that your true love set at the desk in the outer office - Livvy is Joseph's admin but he doesn't see her true heart until that one night, but once he does he goes after what he wants.
Who knew that your true love set at the desk in the outer office - Livvy is Joseph's admin but he doesn't see her true heart until that one night, but once he does he goes after what he wants.
July 30, 2015
I feel like I'm at a reunion, old familiar faces and new ones. I just love the Decadence Club. Two hot characters that made me read this in fron of a fan. Terrific as usual. Well done Maddie
September 13, 2015
Hot and steamy
This story was full of hot sex scenes and several hot Doms. I always enjoy a story with a happy ending, but I guess I wanted more than I got. Still a great job.
This story was full of hot sex scenes and several hot Doms. I always enjoy a story with a happy ending, but I guess I wanted more than I got. Still a great job.
April 27, 2017
This is such a lovely story. The story kept me entertained all the way. The characters are well created and very engaging. Their scenes are hot and super sexy.
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