Delicious

Wicked Lovers, Book 3

By: Shayla Black

Narrated by: Lexi Maynard

Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Luc's entire future is planned out - but there is one very sexy obstacle in his path: Alyssa, a strip club owner with whom Luc recently shared one night of wild abandon. It left Luc terrified by his loss of self­-control - and Alyssa desperate for more. But Luc is not the only man desperate to have Alyssa.... And that's just one of her secrets - secrets as dark and mysterious and delicious as her fantasies.

©2010 Shelley Bradley, LLC (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Spicy and fun, this romp between the sheets will thrill erotica and mystery fans alike." ( Romantic Times)

Simply Irresistibly Delicious!!!

Delicious is not so simple when you factor in lies, deception and misdirection. Nothing about Alyssa and Luc’s meeting is conventional. So it stands to reason that there coming together as a couple would have some challenges as well. Both of them are content to live with the demons of their past; not once thinking about the direct affect their choices would have on their future.

Delicious is one of the best books in the series to me. There is still the same intensity and steamy sex scenes as the rest of the series, but I could really relate to the different difficult challenges in developing and maintaining the relationship. I also like how the author infused favorite characters from the previous books in the series to give the reader an update on their comings and goings and also to show their direct relationships to each other.

My favorite character in this book is Tyler. His devotion to Alyssa was obvious in that it was unclear if he was the good guy or the bad guy. Tyler’s deception was knowing he had a secret so big that he could alter Alyssa’s life and his possible future with her. He gives a lot of misdirection to Luc purposely to misconceive Luc’s thoughts about Alyssa. Luc falls for the deception as Tyler fuels his jealousy with taunts and very inappropriate gestures. Tyler is clearly the next character in the series.

Lexi Maynard is a very good narrator. In the beginning I didn’t think it would be possible for her to keep up with all the male voices, but Lexi holds her own and has done a very good job. I don’t know if I would continue to listen if there was a sudden change. I still recommend the Wicked Lover series as a good read.

Too dramatic!

I just found it a little too hard to believe. After being attacked once the woman should have armed herself for goodness sake! Instead, she's always in need of rescuing. It was just too dramatic for me... not my favorite Shayla Black book.

Hard to put down, but . . .

What made the experience of listening to Delicious the most enjoyable?

Hot sex and a good mystery. There was plenty of action to advance the plot.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Alyssa's character was very appealing in her determination to succeed despite all the hardship in her life. She busted stereotypes and was someone I could feel empathy for. That she could feel love for a strong man after what had been done to her speaks volumes for her resilience.I was extremely irritated with Luc. His stubborn refusal to believe in Alyssa's fidelity and to believe the baby was his, over and over again, made me grit my teeth at times. I suppose he had too much going on to get re-tested sooner or it might have been difficult to keep the plot going without his attitude issues, but about the only downside to the book from my perspective.

Any additional comments?

I found it very interesting that a man had the urge to be a father like some women have the urge to be a mother. I felt it from a young age and tried to explain it to a friend who'd never felt it. (Not an easy task.) I've never known a man to have felt that same (or similar) urge.

Great Listen!!!!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Delicious the most enjoyable?

All the emotional twists. I love how strong Alyssa is and all the things she has done with her life. I love how much Luc loves her and all he is willing to go through even when he thinks the worse. Not to mention the danger to Alyssa's life.....

What was one of the most memorable moments of Delicious?

Way too many to say!!

What does Lexi Maynard bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It just takes you away and you don't have to worry about turning a page.

Any additional comments?

Well worth the credit. I would recommend getting the books in order. Wicked Lovers Series: Wicked Ties, Decadent, and Delicious. All of them are great!!!!!!!!

Good

This is one of my favs in the series its got it all hot sex a few stalkes and lots of misunderstandings

awesome book

What did you love best about Delicious?

Very good story line, Im addicted!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The moment of realization when Luke realized his lies tore apart the relationship

OMG!!!! I LOVE This SERIES...Couldn't Put it Down!

This was everything a book should be. It was HOTTTT, Action, Sexy Men and of course LOVE!!!!

No menage this time around!

#3 is much like #1 and #2...damsel in distress saved by the hunk she blew off, as in broke up with. This listen would be good with about 4 hours less of repetition and thinking among the characters. The narrator was good and of course there were multiple very hot sex scenes. If you've listened to the others, expect much of the same.

Another Good Love Story

Ms. Black has toned down some of the sex in this book and has given the characters more substance. The more she talks about Morgan's brothers, the more I would like to hear their stories. But this is Luc's story and if you have not listened or read the first 2 books, you will not understand some of the by-play between those characters. But there are some interesting plot twist in this book and it is more like a love story. Luc does let his temper get in the way and almost costs him what he really wants in more ways then 1. Alyssa is a strong willed woman and I find that I liked her more then I thought I would. While these 2 didn't seem like a suitable match in the begining, it turns out that Alyssa is just the woman Luc needs. You will enjoy finding out about both of their storys.

Favorite!

Omg! I swear this is one of the best books I’ve read in years! I highly recommend! It keeps u up on ur feet throughout the whole book lots of crazy turns and twists! Shayla black omg well done! My new favorite author 10/10!