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Seductive Nights #0.5
First Night
A sexy short story of handcuffs, lace and one hot night in a bar featuring supporting characters from the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling novels TROPHY HUSBAND and PLAYING WITH HER HEART.
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Fiery bartender Julia Bell has been hit on by her fair share of customers and has never so much as batted an eye in response. After all, she wants a man who can claim her body AND captivate her mind. Enter Clay Nichols, the entertainment lawyer with a dirty mind and a mouth to match. Their connection is off the charts hot, but can it last beyond the first night?
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What happens after the happy ending? Bestselling author Lauren Blakely gives readers a glimpse of the happily ever afters for her popular romantic couples – Kat and Bryan from Caught Up In Us, Chris and McKenna from Trophy Husband, Jill and Davis from Playing With Her Heart, and Jane and Matthew from Far Too Tempting.
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Fiery bartender Julia Bell has been hit on by her fair share of customers and has never so much as batted an eye in response. After all, she wants a man who can claim her body AND captivate her mind. Enter Clay Nichols, the entertainment lawyer with a dirty mind and a mouth to match. Their connection is off the charts hot, but can it last beyond the first night?
*****
What happens after the happy ending? Bestselling author Lauren Blakely gives readers a glimpse of the happily ever afters for her popular romantic couples – Kat and Bryan from Caught Up In Us, Chris and McKenna from Trophy Husband, Jill and Davis from Playing With Her Heart, and Jane and Matthew from Far Too Tempting.
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Lauren Blakely
256 books24.2k followersYou can find Lauren on TikTok at @laurenblakelybooks! A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
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August 15, 2017
★★★★! First Night (book 0.5). Attorney & bartender hit it off leading to a night of passion, but much stand in their way!
“He had a beautiful, majestic cock. Long, thick, and perfectly shaped. She couldn’t wait to taste him.”
Books in Seductive Nights series should be read in order:
Part 0.5: First Night
Book 1: Night after Night
Book 2: After this Night
First Night is a prelude offered as an Amazon freebie [AMAZON LINK] about bartender Julia Bell and entertainment attorney Clay Nichols’ first meeting and night together.
Clay, in town on business and tired after a long day of negations decides to stop by the bar, Cubic Z to meet Julia. He had been given her info by her sister the weekend prior.
“Eight inches. Julia longed for eight inches. Or really, eight inches and a brain.”
These are the thoughts going through Julia’s mind right before Clay enters the bar. Unbeknownst to her Clay well exceeds that criteria. They hit it off with great conversation and sexual chemistry.
Both are open for no-strings-attached sex and so when the bar closes the clothes fly while they enjoy some uninhibited and mind-blowing sex, sex and more sex…
“And I’m all for equal opportunity oral.”
~ Clay
But much stand in the way of a future; they live on opposite coasts and Julia is not looking for a relationship besides she has secrets she must guard…
CLAY NICHOLS:
~35 years/entertainment attorney/$$$/brown hair/brown eyes/tattoo.
Five words to describe Clay: Charismatic, commanding, flexible, confident and open-minded.
JULIA BELL, JULES:
~25 years/bartender/reddish-brown hair/green eyes.
Five words to describe Julia: Secretive, assured, strong, focused, non-committal and spontaneous.
First Night ends abruptly, but no worries just jump to
book 1: Night after Night for the continuation of their story.
A steamy, quick-read with more of a emphasis of sex rather than plot! But since this is only the prelude I see potential for their story!
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Hero rating: 4 stars
Heroine rating: 3.5 stars
Sexual tension rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes rating: 4.5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Plot rating: 3.5 stars
Storytelling rating: 4 stars
Story ending rating: N/A
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 5 stars
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Overall rating: 3.5-4 stars
Would I recommend this story: Yes.
Would I re-read this story: Probably not.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
December 4, 2013
You like dirty-talking, sexy, but tender alpha males? Then wait til you meet Clay Nichols. He's got quite a mouth on him!!!!
May 14, 2015
3.5 top notch flirting STARS
Nope, can't say that I blame the girl. Perfectly reasonable request.
Julia is a bartender who is craving some man action. But please a real one, not some wannabe who drinks sweet girl drinks in a bar. Scotch, Whiskey and Bourbon is just the kind of taste this girl is looking for and as luck would have it the right specimen just walked into her bar. Clay, is an entertainment lawyer and he is just in town for a day. Perfect!
First Night is a very short Novella and only the start for a series with a few more instalments. The plot for this one can be summed up in one word. SEX!
But that's not to say I didn't like this one. I just want to make sure you know what you're getting here. Well, in all fairness there is some really awesome flirting going on. Seriously. Clay and Julia have this thing down to a T. Really entertaining...oh, and the sex is hot and heavy! Some light BDSM is involved. *happy dancing* Also, you can bet your ass that the guy fulfils the inch requirement...he might even surpass the expectations. *wink wink*
Yup. Told ya! That quote there absolutely sold me at 34%.
All in all a solid start and it makes me want to read more. I just hope the writing gets a little better. It's probably me, since I just finished reading a really good book, but the dialogue felt a bit wooden from time to time. Oh well...going to read on. ;D
Looking forward to see what's in store for Clay and Julia!
“Eight inches.
Julia longed for eight inches.
Or really, eight inches and a brain.
Was that so much for a woman to want?”
Nope, can't say that I blame the girl. Perfectly reasonable request.
Julia is a bartender who is craving some man action. But please a real one, not some wannabe who drinks sweet girl drinks in a bar. Scotch, Whiskey and Bourbon is just the kind of taste this girl is looking for and as luck would have it the right specimen just walked into her bar. Clay, is an entertainment lawyer and he is just in town for a day. Perfect!
“He was tall. He was broad. He had the perfect amount of stubble on his jawline, and those eyes were to-die for – deep brown and piercing. Then there was his hair – thick, brown, and ideal for sliding fingers through.”
First Night is a very short Novella and only the start for a series with a few more instalments. The plot for this one can be summed up in one word. SEX!
But that's not to say I didn't like this one. I just want to make sure you know what you're getting here. Well, in all fairness there is some really awesome flirting going on. Seriously. Clay and Julia have this thing down to a T. Really entertaining...oh, and the sex is hot and heavy! Some light BDSM is involved. *happy dancing* Also, you can bet your ass that the guy fulfils the inch requirement...he might even surpass the expectations. *wink wink*
“Softness was for kittens, pillows and pretty cashmere sweaters. Sex needed to be hard, hot and oh-so-rough around the edges.”
Yup. Told ya! That quote there absolutely sold me at 34%.
All in all a solid start and it makes me want to read more. I just hope the writing gets a little better. It's probably me, since I just finished reading a really good book, but the dialogue felt a bit wooden from time to time. Oh well...going to read on. ;D
Looking forward to see what's in store for Clay and Julia!
May 26, 2014
FIRST NIGHT was a short sexy-time novella. While in town for a business trip entertainment lawyer, Clay, gets a tip to check out a certain bar because of the smokin' hot bartender. Julia, lives up to her description and invites Clay to stay after she closes the bar. Once the bar closes my kindle heated up with their one night of adult fun.
I picked up this novella for free from amazon.com. Check it out if you are interested in this series.
SERIES:
Continuing story with cliffhangers. To find out when book 3 will be released check here.
Novella:
(#0.5)
I picked up this novella for free from amazon.com. Check it out if you are interested in this series.
SERIES:
Continuing story with cliffhangers. To find out when book 3 will be released check here.
Novella:
(#0.5)
January 7, 2016
Dayuuuuum! Now THAT was HOT
July 13, 2014
4 “holy heavenly fiesta of the eyes” Stars!!!
First Night is a really short novella and the first part of Julia and Clay’s story. It is a promising start of the series. The writing style is great, the characters are likeable and the story sounds good.
“Because he knew exactly what he wanted. Her.”
Julia Bell needs a break from her problems. She wants to meet a guy that will meet her expectorations for a ‘real man’ (like what kind of drink he needs to order, etc.). And this happens when the sexy and captivating lawyer, Clay Nichols, enters her bar. He is the whole package- hot, intelligent, confident and charming. Julia is more than ready to spend the night with Clay...but their first night is even more special than she expected.
I loved Julia’s confidence. It is a bit soon but I think she will be a really interesting heroine. I liked that she knows what she wants and she is not afraid to go after it. What can I say about Clay....??!! Maybe just this: HOT HOT YUMMY HOT! Lol
I really enjoyed it!!! So yeah...I am definitely going to read the next parts of the story ;) I hope they are as good as this one!
First Night is a really short novella and the first part of Julia and Clay’s story. It is a promising start of the series. The writing style is great, the characters are likeable and the story sounds good.
“Because he knew exactly what he wanted. Her.”
Julia Bell needs a break from her problems. She wants to meet a guy that will meet her expectorations for a ‘real man’ (like what kind of drink he needs to order, etc.). And this happens when the sexy and captivating lawyer, Clay Nichols, enters her bar. He is the whole package- hot, intelligent, confident and charming. Julia is more than ready to spend the night with Clay...but their first night is even more special than she expected.
I loved Julia’s confidence. It is a bit soon but I think she will be a really interesting heroine. I liked that she knows what she wants and she is not afraid to go after it. What can I say about Clay....??!! Maybe just this: HOT HOT YUMMY HOT! Lol
I really enjoyed it!!! So yeah...I am definitely going to read the next parts of the story ;) I hope they are as good as this one!
December 16, 2014
3.5 Wow Stars!
What a hot little intro into some serious heat! Let's just say this is one of those "hot guy walls into a bar...Hot bartender serves him up a cocktail of holy hell!"
Just a tease of what's to come...
What a hot little intro into some serious heat! Let's just say this is one of those "hot guy walls into a bar...Hot bartender serves him up a cocktail of holy hell!"
Just a tease of what's to come...
April 6, 2014
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review
Handcuffs...Purple Snow Globe...Lust….And one hot passionate night in San Francisco! Wow…Ms. Blakely sure knows how to tease her readers with this steaming novella!! It was short, sexy and had me yearning for more of Clay and Julia. If First Night was a taste of what’s to come in Night after Night, then holy hotness!!! I can’t wait to find out what’s in store for Clay and Julia. Bring on the dirty talk, hot sex, and handcuffs!
Lauren Blakely
Handcuffs...Purple Snow Globe...Lust….And one hot passionate night in San Francisco! Wow…Ms. Blakely sure knows how to tease her readers with this steaming novella!! It was short, sexy and had me yearning for more of Clay and Julia. If First Night was a taste of what’s to come in Night after Night, then holy hotness!!! I can’t wait to find out what’s in store for Clay and Julia. Bring on the dirty talk, hot sex, and handcuffs!
Lauren Blakely
April 16, 2014
Well this is a SHORT. HOT. DIRTY TALKING. READ.
April 2, 2014
3.5 - Purple Snow Globe Stars!
Julia Bell meets a lot of men in her work as a bartender, unfortunately very few of them meet her requirements when it comes to what she wants outside of the bar, and in her bed...
Eight inches and a brain!
For starters, and if she's making you a cocktail, keep on walking buster!
She liked her men to be men. No manscapes need apply.
Clay Nichols likes his women feisty, flirty and full of confidence, sadly he hasn't met any like that for quite some time. At a lose end after finishing up some business in San Francisco, decides to look up the bar of a friends sister.
So after a few beers and a lot of innuendo -
One night turns into overnight and a day, and Clay isn't scared of telling Julia exactly what he wants.
"Shower. You. Against the wall."
A brilliant start to the Seductive Nights series. I cannot wait to see how things work out for these two dominant characters and the secrets they are trying to keep hidden!
ARC kindly supplied by Lauren Blakely, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.
Julia Bell meets a lot of men in her work as a bartender, unfortunately very few of them meet her requirements when it comes to what she wants outside of the bar, and in her bed...
Eight inches and a brain!
For starters, and if she's making you a cocktail, keep on walking buster!
She liked her men to be men. No manscapes need apply.
Clay Nichols likes his women feisty, flirty and full of confidence, sadly he hasn't met any like that for quite some time. At a lose end after finishing up some business in San Francisco, decides to look up the bar of a friends sister.
So after a few beers and a lot of innuendo -
One night turns into overnight and a day, and Clay isn't scared of telling Julia exactly what he wants.
"Shower. You. Against the wall."
A brilliant start to the Seductive Nights series. I cannot wait to see how things work out for these two dominant characters and the secrets they are trying to keep hidden!
ARC kindly supplied by Lauren Blakely, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.
March 1, 2017
Mmmmm ....what a promising start!
May 16, 2014
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August 13, 2016
5 Short & Sexy Stars
How does the saying go, “Short & Sweet” well I assure you while this story is short, the word sweet is not the word I would use; try Scorching Hot, Fire Alarm Steamy, Scandalicously Chemistry Crackling, Hilariously Sexy…..the adjectives could go on and on! I love Lauren Blakely’s books and novellas but now she has me hooked on her short story; there is nothing that this writer can’t rock!
First Night revolves around spitfire bartender Julia Bell, little sister of Mckenna from Trophy Husband and Davis’s partner and lawyer friend Clay Nichols.
Everyone has a met or has a friend that will remind you of Julia. She is refreshing real with herself and her expectations
”Julia longed for eight inches. Or really, eight inches and a brain. Was that so much for a woman to want”
She is confident, blunt and damn if she isn’t a riot. As we all have seen at least once, bartenders deal with a lot of interesting (that’s putting it kindly) customers, when alcohol is flowing thoughts are shut off and people just word vomit. Reading of Julia’s encounters with her customers is laugh out loud funny. She deals with them professionally yet make fun of them at the same time.
”And how about a phone number too?”
She flashed him her best “not a chance in hell, sucker” smile. “I’ve got a phone number for a taxi cab and I’d be might happy to provide that for you soon.”
Clay Nichols wants nothing more than “a fiery woman, the kind who could dish it out as well as she could take it.” Well this man definitely gets what he asks for in Julia. The physical attraction is WOWZER both their hormones immediately getting pumping. But it’s more than a physical connection that sizzles between these two. A witty woman who likes to dominate and be dominated mixed with a man who is assertively direct that puts a woman’s pleasure first.
So what happens when these two give in to the magnetic pull that is this sexifyingly electric attraction? More than SPARKS! I’m talking grab a fire extinguisher, have napkins on hand, your kindle screen will be fogged by the sexiness Mrs. Blakely writes as well as from the panting you will overcome with. Clay Nichols *whew have to fan self hold on* we may only get to meet him for a short time but damn if this man doesn’t leave him mark #Added2BookBoyfriendList His dirty mouth will have you drooling and his directness will have you ready to submit.
”You listen to me, and I’ll make you writhe and moan. If you don’t listen, I will have to stop and wait until you can follow orders…Don’t make me wait. I don’t want to wait. I want to taste you so badly it’s killing me.”
Holy hotness I don't know what a Purple Snow Globe drink is but I want one and I want Clay to serve to me hehe Your turned on switch will be upped another level with this scene!!
Personality matched—Check!
Sexual compatibility—Double Check!!
”He thread his hands into her hair and he wasn’t gentle with his touch, and she thanked her lucky stars for that. Softness was for kittens, pillows and pretty cashmere sweaters. Sex needed to be hard, hot and oh-so-rough around the edges.”
Amen sister!
True to her writing style Mrs. Blakely makes you laugh, gets your blood pumping bringing a flush across your face as well as plastering a shit eating grin that will stay long after you read!
In addition to this introduction to Julia and Clay, we get glimpses to the Ever Afters of 4 of Lauren’s previous books—Caught Up in Us, Trophy Wife, Playing With Her Heart and Far Too Tempting. Did you crave more from these couples? More you will get and sigh contently, happily, heartwarming you will feel;Lauren provides us will just enough insight into more of these couples futures that will have you falling in love with them all over again. I recommend and I’m telling you, you don’t want to miss out on this read!
Again Mrs. Blakely you continue to hook me with your writing. Did I want more Julia and Clay of course, but that just proves how well done and alluring your writing is, leaves us readers craving more more more!
*Received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review*
How does the saying go, “Short & Sweet” well I assure you while this story is short, the word sweet is not the word I would use; try Scorching Hot, Fire Alarm Steamy, Scandalicously Chemistry Crackling, Hilariously Sexy…..the adjectives could go on and on! I love Lauren Blakely’s books and novellas but now she has me hooked on her short story; there is nothing that this writer can’t rock!
First Night revolves around spitfire bartender Julia Bell, little sister of Mckenna from Trophy Husband and Davis’s partner and lawyer friend Clay Nichols.
Everyone has a met or has a friend that will remind you of Julia. She is refreshing real with herself and her expectations
”Julia longed for eight inches. Or really, eight inches and a brain. Was that so much for a woman to want”
She is confident, blunt and damn if she isn’t a riot. As we all have seen at least once, bartenders deal with a lot of interesting (that’s putting it kindly) customers, when alcohol is flowing thoughts are shut off and people just word vomit. Reading of Julia’s encounters with her customers is laugh out loud funny. She deals with them professionally yet make fun of them at the same time.
”And how about a phone number too?”
She flashed him her best “not a chance in hell, sucker” smile. “I’ve got a phone number for a taxi cab and I’d be might happy to provide that for you soon.”
Clay Nichols wants nothing more than “a fiery woman, the kind who could dish it out as well as she could take it.” Well this man definitely gets what he asks for in Julia. The physical attraction is WOWZER both their hormones immediately getting pumping. But it’s more than a physical connection that sizzles between these two. A witty woman who likes to dominate and be dominated mixed with a man who is assertively direct that puts a woman’s pleasure first.
So what happens when these two give in to the magnetic pull that is this sexifyingly electric attraction? More than SPARKS! I’m talking grab a fire extinguisher, have napkins on hand, your kindle screen will be fogged by the sexiness Mrs. Blakely writes as well as from the panting you will overcome with. Clay Nichols *whew have to fan self hold on* we may only get to meet him for a short time but damn if this man doesn’t leave him mark #Added2BookBoyfriendList His dirty mouth will have you drooling and his directness will have you ready to submit.
”You listen to me, and I’ll make you writhe and moan. If you don’t listen, I will have to stop and wait until you can follow orders…Don’t make me wait. I don’t want to wait. I want to taste you so badly it’s killing me.”
Holy hotness I don't know what a Purple Snow Globe drink is but I want one and I want Clay to serve to me hehe Your turned on switch will be upped another level with this scene!!
Personality matched—Check!
Sexual compatibility—Double Check!!
”He thread his hands into her hair and he wasn’t gentle with his touch, and she thanked her lucky stars for that. Softness was for kittens, pillows and pretty cashmere sweaters. Sex needed to be hard, hot and oh-so-rough around the edges.”
Amen sister!
True to her writing style Mrs. Blakely makes you laugh, gets your blood pumping bringing a flush across your face as well as plastering a shit eating grin that will stay long after you read!
In addition to this introduction to Julia and Clay, we get glimpses to the Ever Afters of 4 of Lauren’s previous books—Caught Up in Us, Trophy Wife, Playing With Her Heart and Far Too Tempting. Did you crave more from these couples? More you will get and sigh contently, happily, heartwarming you will feel;Lauren provides us will just enough insight into more of these couples futures that will have you falling in love with them all over again. I recommend and I’m telling you, you don’t want to miss out on this read!
Again Mrs. Blakely you continue to hook me with your writing. Did I want more Julia and Clay of course, but that just proves how well done and alluring your writing is, leaves us readers craving more more more!
*Received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review*
April 4, 2014
First Night is a tantalizing tease that will leave you panting for more. Clay is a sexy smart mouthed attorney and he has eyes set on a sassy and sensual bartender. Julia is looking for a man with a nice package that can hold his own in a conversation. A few smoldering looks and you can only guess where this is headed...
I love how Lauren used supporting characters from Playing with Her Heart and Trophy Husband to put together this lustfully luscious prequel to Night After Night. I am sure that this little taste is just a morsel of the sexiness to come. If you like a dirty talking man that knows what he wants and takes it then you will love Clay from First Night. He is my book boyfriend for 2014. Eat your heart out Cara. He is mine!!!
I love how Lauren used supporting characters from Playing with Her Heart and Trophy Husband to put together this lustfully luscious prequel to Night After Night. I am sure that this little taste is just a morsel of the sexiness to come. If you like a dirty talking man that knows what he wants and takes it then you will love Clay from First Night. He is my book boyfriend for 2014. Eat your heart out Cara. He is mine!!!
January 23, 2015
"Julia," he said, and this time his voice was intense, serious. "I had an amazing time with you. I know this sounds crazy since we live on opposite coasts, but I need to see you again. I'm going to call you."
This book was totally PORNY.
Not a complaint, just a fact ;)
This book was totally PORNY.
Not a complaint, just a fact ;)
February 24, 2017
This start was intimidating!!!!
January 8, 2015
2.5 DNF Stars
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August 23, 2014
1 star :(
It started.... fine. I had this book for awhile but I was waiting for book 2. I'm not even sure if it's out already but I was bored after reading A is for Abstinence so I've decided to dig a few novels that I've forgotten it even existed, and this was one of those.
She wants a guy, with an eight-inch long weiner, is she gonna ask, hey, 8 inches? no? fuck off! I felt nothing when they met, and felt nothing when they effed.
I know, I know, a long review for a very short novel, anyways. I don't know why I dislike this so much, I'm not PMS-ing by the way. They were having a one night stand, but they were talking about likes, etc. I mean, WTF right?! I know that happens a lot, but the way it was written, it feels like they're in a real relationship so it just pissed me off.
I've read a few reviews saying how great the novella is, so when it was my turn to read and it turned out like this, I was totally disappointed. This is supposed to be an erotica novel, right? But the love scene, gawwwd, it was like reading a normal scene, it wasn't hot at all. I've read novels mostly with sex coz that's what most new novels are right now, so it's a tough industry, you have to be creative with the writing style and it's written in 3rd person POV so I felt this huge barrier between me and the characters. I wasn't able to connect much with the characters.
So 1 star for the effort.
It started.... fine. I had this book for awhile but I was waiting for book 2. I'm not even sure if it's out already but I was bored after reading A is for Abstinence so I've decided to dig a few novels that I've forgotten it even existed, and this was one of those.
She wants a guy, with an eight-inch long weiner, is she gonna ask, hey, 8 inches? no? fuck off! I felt nothing when they met, and felt nothing when they effed.
I know, I know, a long review for a very short novel, anyways. I don't know why I dislike this so much, I'm not PMS-ing by the way. They were having a one night stand, but they were talking about likes, etc. I mean, WTF right?! I know that happens a lot, but the way it was written, it feels like they're in a real relationship so it just pissed me off.
I've read a few reviews saying how great the novella is, so when it was my turn to read and it turned out like this, I was totally disappointed. This is supposed to be an erotica novel, right? But the love scene, gawwwd, it was like reading a normal scene, it wasn't hot at all. I've read novels mostly with sex coz that's what most new novels are right now, so it's a tough industry, you have to be creative with the writing style and it's written in 3rd person POV so I felt this huge barrier between me and the characters. I wasn't able to connect much with the characters.
So 1 star for the effort.
August 13, 2016
Received a complimentary copy.
A meeting between Clay, the entertainment lawyer we met in Playing With Her Heart, and Julia, Mckenna's Sister from Trophy Husband when Clay is in town for business.
First Night!!!!!! I want more of the hot piece of ass that is Clay. Man alive that was HOT! I love his dirty filthy mouth. And yes, we have got more! Not one, but two novels to follow!
Julia & Clay are evenly matched, Julia the feisty bartender with the red hair, going after what she wants and taking it! Used to handling people in the bar, Clay the Fit, drop dead gorgeous negotiator handling people at work. Now they get to handle each other and boy do they just!
Not one for hanging around, this is straight get to it, and get your rocks off! Just one night right?
Now get me a 'Purple Snow Globe Stat!' Clay to pour it all over me and enough said! Ladies. This is Sassy, Sexy and excuse my french: drop your knickers flucking sextastic
Loved having the first chapter of Night after Night to read, i am itching to read more, there is going to be drama along for the sexy ride too, Julia has a past to get out from under!
A meeting between Clay, the entertainment lawyer we met in Playing With Her Heart, and Julia, Mckenna's Sister from Trophy Husband when Clay is in town for business.
First Night!!!!!! I want more of the hot piece of ass that is Clay. Man alive that was HOT! I love his dirty filthy mouth. And yes, we have got more! Not one, but two novels to follow!
Julia & Clay are evenly matched, Julia the feisty bartender with the red hair, going after what she wants and taking it! Used to handling people in the bar, Clay the Fit, drop dead gorgeous negotiator handling people at work. Now they get to handle each other and boy do they just!
Not one for hanging around, this is straight get to it, and get your rocks off! Just one night right?
Now get me a 'Purple Snow Globe Stat!' Clay to pour it all over me and enough said! Ladies. This is Sassy, Sexy and excuse my french: drop your knickers flucking sextastic
Loved having the first chapter of Night after Night to read, i am itching to read more, there is going to be drama along for the sexy ride too, Julia has a past to get out from under!
August 6, 2016
I thought this was the perfect introduction to the Seductive Nights series. I love Clay and Julia's first meeting, it was flirty and fun! They have an instant connection and electric chemistry.
This was a well rounded novella that really gave me a good idea about who Julia and Clay are. There are brief hints about their past that make me extremely intrigued and I definitely want to know more.
If you’re going to jump into something, this is the way to do it because holy WOW Clay has a way with words (hello dirty talker!). He is confident and extremely sexy. I really liked Julia a lot, she’s a strong woman and I love her feistiness. They were so playful together, it was awesome! The hot and steamy sexy times in this story really packed a punch that’s for sure.
I love that we see characters from other books in this story (and almost every Lauren Blakely book if not all of them). The characters always intertwine so well and I get extra happy when I see a character I know.
I love how it ended, with closure but leaving you wanting more and I think it creates a nice transition into the first book, Night after Night. I’m definitely ready for more Clay and Julia!!!
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
This was a well rounded novella that really gave me a good idea about who Julia and Clay are. There are brief hints about their past that make me extremely intrigued and I definitely want to know more.
If you’re going to jump into something, this is the way to do it because holy WOW Clay has a way with words (hello dirty talker!). He is confident and extremely sexy. I really liked Julia a lot, she’s a strong woman and I love her feistiness. They were so playful together, it was awesome! The hot and steamy sexy times in this story really packed a punch that’s for sure.
I love that we see characters from other books in this story (and almost every Lauren Blakely book if not all of them). The characters always intertwine so well and I get extra happy when I see a character I know.
I love how it ended, with closure but leaving you wanting more and I think it creates a nice transition into the first book, Night after Night. I’m definitely ready for more Clay and Julia!!!
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
July 6, 2015
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I was searching Amazon for something new to read when I came across this. I figured since it was a novella and a prequel to the main story it would give me the chance to sample the writing and characters before committing to the whole story.
This delivered exactly what it promised. Two characters with strong personalities and strong opinions on what they like in the bedroom...or back room of the bar in this case. What makes this a little bit different than some others I have read in the genre is that both Julia and Clay have alpha personalities. It seriously can get annoying when one of the characters is always more dominant than the other. It makes the relationship seem less than equal in my eyes. And let's be honest, it makes the bedroom scenes dull and repetitive after a while.
I won't go in to detail as this story was short. It gave the perfect amount of teasing to peak my interest in reading the full length story of Julia and Clay. I have a couple of the other novella's in the series downloaded so I look forward to reading them before I take on the full length series.
I was searching Amazon for something new to read when I came across this. I figured since it was a novella and a prequel to the main story it would give me the chance to sample the writing and characters before committing to the whole story.
This delivered exactly what it promised. Two characters with strong personalities and strong opinions on what they like in the bedroom...or back room of the bar in this case. What makes this a little bit different than some others I have read in the genre is that both Julia and Clay have alpha personalities. It seriously can get annoying when one of the characters is always more dominant than the other. It makes the relationship seem less than equal in my eyes. And let's be honest, it makes the bedroom scenes dull and repetitive after a while.
I won't go in to detail as this story was short. It gave the perfect amount of teasing to peak my interest in reading the full length story of Julia and Clay. I have a couple of the other novella's in the series downloaded so I look forward to reading them before I take on the full length series.
December 4, 2013
**I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review**
Oh, Lauren Blakley...
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!
You've given me yet another hot book boyfriend, and he really is HOT! Clay Nichols, entertainment lawyer, heads to a bar that was recommended to him by a friend and meets Julia Bell, a beautiful bartender. Simple premise, right? Exactly, and that's what makes this story PERFECT! They meet. They click. BOOM!
I loved Julia because she was confident in herself, and she knew exactly what she wanted in a man. I loved Clay because he knew what he wanted in a woman. I also loved him because he had a wonderfully filthy mouth, and dirty talkers are my weakness. I didn't want this one to end, folks, and you won't want it to either.
Also, we get to glimpse into the futures of four of Ms. Blakley's other beloved couples, but you're not going to get any spoilers from me. You're going to have to trust me on this one. GET THIS BOOK!!
Oh, Lauren Blakley...
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!
You've given me yet another hot book boyfriend, and he really is HOT! Clay Nichols, entertainment lawyer, heads to a bar that was recommended to him by a friend and meets Julia Bell, a beautiful bartender. Simple premise, right? Exactly, and that's what makes this story PERFECT! They meet. They click. BOOM!
I loved Julia because she was confident in herself, and she knew exactly what she wanted in a man. I loved Clay because he knew what he wanted in a woman. I also loved him because he had a wonderfully filthy mouth, and dirty talkers are my weakness. I didn't want this one to end, folks, and you won't want it to either.
Also, we get to glimpse into the futures of four of Ms. Blakley's other beloved couples, but you're not going to get any spoilers from me. You're going to have to trust me on this one. GET THIS BOOK!!
April 6, 2014
I give this a 4 1/2 star. Julia is a bartender with a lot of past baggage. Clay is a hot Dominate man living in New York visiting San Francisco. He goes to the bar where Julia works, Julia’s sister sent him to meet her sister. This book offers hot steamy sexy and a strong sexy alpha man that makes you want him to dominate you. First favorite comment was by Clay in the Bar:
“You listen to me, I’ll make you writhe and moan.”
I am so not a fan of cliff hangers, the book ends to quickly but that is a novella for you. I am totally loving Clay’s character and Julia seems like there is more to her then meets the eye. My last 2 favorite quotes were:
“You will feel me for days, Gorgeous”
“Is this what you wanted when you looked at me with those fuck-me eyes behind the bar?”
So the question is will Clay and Julia go their separate ways or will they find that ultimate love match? Next book Night after night uut April 16th according to the end of the book!
“You listen to me, I’ll make you writhe and moan.”
I am so not a fan of cliff hangers, the book ends to quickly but that is a novella for you. I am totally loving Clay’s character and Julia seems like there is more to her then meets the eye. My last 2 favorite quotes were:
“You will feel me for days, Gorgeous”
“Is this what you wanted when you looked at me with those fuck-me eyes behind the bar?”
So the question is will Clay and Julia go their separate ways or will they find that ultimate love match? Next book Night after night uut April 16th according to the end of the book!
February 20, 2016
★★★ ! (Seductive night #0.5) Hot bartender seduces customer.
I fucking loved this!
Parden the swearing but I felt that my reaction for this book required it. I just can't get over how much I loved it. One kick ass heroine and one super sexy, hot, whatever hero.
One night of passion.
Fireworks, the whole szzzebang!!! Luckily, this is in two parts bc i really NEDD a sequel to FIRST NiGHT!!! Like really need it. Cus it has been a long time a book (novella) has captivated me like this. The genre is erotica. And it was HOT!!!
Like panty changing hot!!
April 29, 2014
HOLY HOTDOGS BATMAN!
That was one epic fucking novella...
The goldilocks effect.
The right amount of backstory without giving too much.
The right amount of chemistry.
The right amount of talking
The right amount of secrets and hints to make me intrigued.
AND
The right amount of hot, sweaty, dirty,, no holds barred sex!
Seriously.. I need more Clay and Julia! NOW
February 4, 2017
Oh, the dirty talk in this was dreadful.
I started this because I knew I had to meet Clay for a book in a different series.
I met Clay.
I think I am good without reading the rest.
Maybe someday I'll revisit.
I started this because I knew I had to meet Clay for a book in a different series.
I met Clay.
I think I am good without reading the rest.
Maybe someday I'll revisit.
April 27, 2014
Another quick read. Tells the story of the beginning of the relationship in Seductive Nights #1
Short. Sharp. Shagging. Smuttertainment.
Not much story, but then it is only an intro. Decided on 4 Stars on Smuttertainment value.
Hoping the first book proper will give us more A to B and a little character development.
Short. Sharp. Shagging. Smuttertainment.
Not much story, but then it is only an intro. Decided on 4 Stars on Smuttertainment value.
Hoping the first book proper will give us more A to B and a little character development.
May 26, 2014
★★★☆ 3.5 Stars!
First Night is a noveall and prequel to Night After Night and it was a fun, steamy and short read with refreshing characters.
Starting the next book ASAP!
April 17, 2014
A great start to this series. First night sets the scene for Julia Bell, renowned bartender at Cubic Z, The red haired beauty is constantly hit on, but has abstained from any horizontal action since a bitter break up a year ago. She is feisty, fearless and knows what she wants in a potential hook up..and that's all she has space for in her current life.
New York Entertainment Lawyer Clay Nichols has just completed a negotiation in San Francisco, and finds himself checking out Cubic Z, not only for the R & R, but also because his friend, McKenna's sister, works there.
On meeting, their attraction was instantaneous, their banter was overtly sexual, and it wasn't long before their physical connection.
I look forward to Night after Night, where I hope we get to see this one night hookup grow..
New York Entertainment Lawyer Clay Nichols has just completed a negotiation in San Francisco, and finds himself checking out Cubic Z, not only for the R & R, but also because his friend, McKenna's sister, works there.
On meeting, their attraction was instantaneous, their banter was overtly sexual, and it wasn't long before their physical connection.
I look forward to Night after Night, where I hope we get to see this one night hookup grow..
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