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Dark Wild Night

By: Christina Lauren
Narrated by: Shane East,Shayna Thibodeaux
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Publisher's summary

When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything could - and does - happen. From Christina Lauren (Beautiful Bastard), book three in the sexy, fun New York Times best-selling Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy and Dirty Rowdy Thing.

©2015 Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. All rights reserved. (P)2015 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Nerds in love

I wasn't expecting very much after not really liking the last book in this series, but this book was rad. I liked it a lot! The only thing I didn't like was that the male narrator sounded like John Malkovich when he tried to do a woman's voice.

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Good story!! But about 50/50 on the narration

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

No, I think I would recommend it was read. The male narration is pretty average. The story itself is good, not my fav from these authors, but still okay. I didn't feel as connected to their story. The conflict/issues felt like a tiny blip in the road rather than much to overcome, which felt a bit of a let down. However, the way that Lola lives in her head is really well done, and could feel the tension. I was getting agitated listening to her stress out, which I guess, is a good thing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dark Wild Night?

When Lola drew him. That was, well, pretty memorable. *fans self*

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Having an actual Aussie do the male narration would have been better. The accent wasn't unbearable though. However, his depiction of Lola speaking was just awful. The female narration was spot on as usual

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Once you give it all, you really shouldn't take it back.

Any additional comments?

I liked it. I think it'd be a better read than listen on this one, but certainly still worth having in your library. I don't know if this is the end of the series, I'm kinda hoping there will be an epilogue at least that will deal with Not Joe and tell some of his back story.

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Great story but PAINFUL male narrator

Great story. Like all of the Christina Lauren books Dark Wild Nights is funny, witty and hot. The Christina Lauren duo can actually write, too few romance writers can truly write well. Shayna Thibodeaux is a great narrator and her performance delivers all wit, humor and depth of the character's thoughts. I could forgive Steve West for not delivering an Austrailain accent, seeing as Oliver is Australian, but he makes female characters sound like nit wits, and Lola is far, far from a nit wit. It really kills the over all narration.

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Little disappointed

I looked forward to this so much, and it just fell short for me. It was like a filler to the series and could have been so much more.

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Goos but a little irritating

This was a good listen but nothing like the previous one.
Lola and Oliver love and friendship is cute but annoying.
They keep their distance and deny their love and relation for way too long...
Bored me.

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A DELICIOUSLY SLOW BUILD-UP FROM FRIENDS TO LOVERS

Three women, three men and lots of drinks ends in three marriages.... but only two of them stick because Oliver and Lola talk all night instead.... cementing a foundation to a great friendship. However, over time, that's not what either of them truly wants as respect, adoration, need, lust and love is silently lurking behind the loving glances, tender words and heat filled touches. But who will finally be brave enough to step over the friendship boundary they've surrounded one another in and take the risk of either being rejected or claimed?

Thankfully one of them does which leads to a beautiful loving confession, hot sex and the possibilities of second chances. Lola is in negotiations with a Film Studio who is adapting her well loved book into a film but there's lots of conflict and pent up anxieties about this together with added pressure for her to finish the sequel. But all Lola can think about is Oliver, his kisses and the wild and dirty nights they've shared (phewee, I don't blame her).... so something has to give before her brain explodes and she makes a heartbreaking decision that she all too soon regrets. She misses him, his body, their talks, his friendship and she feels part of her soul is missing so Lola goes to confront him..... but shock of shocks Oliver is out on a date. Pain, self loathing, sadness, jealousy, heartache, regrets and a deep feeling of loss is all she's now left with - well that and a deadline and unrealistic hopes that just maybe she could somehow put things right.

As with the previous books in this riveting series Christina and Lauren manage to write a beautiful and sometimes funny love story between them then, in this one, they shatters it with a dilemma, angst, tears and wrong decisions but thankfully the duo glues it back together again with heartfelt apologies, soothing words and undying love. Dual POV's, ok narration, a great cast of secondary characters (especially not-Joe), a super hot, kind understanding and forgiving Hero. However, this listen lost a star because of a mixed up Heroine who I didn't really like because of what she did to Oliver, a few unanswered questions and a couple of loose ends.

Worth a credit? Yes, and Christina and Lauren.... please keep em coming.

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LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!

Christina Lauren delivered another winner! Lola and Oliver were not on my radar as a couple I'd be interested in learning more about, but, in true CL fashion they've created characters that you can't help but delight in, as they figure out their HEA.

Dark Wild Night was pretty close to perfection, and a close runner up to the Beautiful series in terms of sexiness, humor, and overall awesomeness! I didn't want this one to end. I can't wait for the next Christina Lauren book; until then, this a 'listen and repeat' for sure. Highly recommended!

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Im in love with this book!!!!

I have been waiting for months for this book, Oliver is my favorite nerd boy ever. you will love this amazball story. so so so so good. listening to it again!

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Least favorite of this series

The will they or won't they is always necessary, but holy smokes, it goes on for 3.5 hours, and their story just isn't interesting enough to pull that off. I also felt like this Lola was so spineless compared to the Lola in the other novels. The Beautiful series is so much better!

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Loved the story and loved the CHARACTERS!!!

Christina Lauren books are absolutely delightful. I fall in love with each and every story and all the characters I meet along the way. Dark Wild Nights did not disappoint. Lola and Oliver's love story swept me away, comic book loving nerds and all. Christina Lauren has this amazing ability to somehow let me see glimpses of myself in each of their characters which is why my heart always clenches for their struggle, their fears, their hopes and their reasons for loving each other.

Sexy comic store owner Oliver and sweet, smart comic writer Lola are the best of friends. Their attraction to each other goes unspoken until one sunny morning when Lola finds herself sketching a nearly naked Oliver. This scene is when I fell for Oliver and his ability to rescue Lola in the most subtle of ways. Oliver is strong and steady and such a good guy. Lola is funny and genuine. I related to the way she struggled with balancing her need for things to happen at the right time and accepting that there isn't always a perfect time. I also identified with Lola falling in love and being so completely consumed that everything else in her life was pushed aside. It's a work of fiction but some of the struggles are very realistic.

Shayna Thibodeaux does an amazing job with Christina Lauren characters. I seriously just LOVE her because she narrates it just how I would if I was reading. Shayna is perfect! I also enjoyed Steve West as Oliver. I did find it a tad distracting from the story when he read the lines of any dialogue from the ladies. When men narrate women's lines I wish they would just do it in their normal voices. They always sounds silly and come across as small little girls instead of the strong characters Christina Lauren has created. Overall I thought Steve came across as a realistic Oliver.

I am sad that it had to end and I can't wait for book four!

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