NicoMy dreams haunt me. I feel as if I am falling into a pit of impending doom, but even that has not prepared me for the rollercoaster of emotions that flood over me when I’m near Phoenix. I have to keep my distance from her. I need to. It’s the only thing I can do to keep from getting hurt again. Staying away from her proves to be a much harder task than I could have ever imagined. She’s not … She’s not only my assistant, but she’s half my age. She gets under my skin and irritates the shit out of me, yet, one smile, one laugh, and I’m melting into a puddle at her feet. Falling in love with her is a bad idea, a very bad idea, because she just may be the one person who breaks my heart for good this time.
Phoenix
Nico is my boss. He’s demanding, bitter, brooding, and a downright bully at times. But, all that doesn’t deter me from him at all because I can see kindness and compassion in his eyes. I know the secret he’s keeping from everyone and why he’s so guarded with his heart. I don’t care about his secret, nor do I care that he’s twice my age. What matters is the undeniable attraction we feel for each other. If only he can just let go of the past and see what’s right in front of him.
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Decadent Dreams by Nicole Garcia was a great read. Nico and Phoenix are on a journey that many people can relate to. They are both mutually attracted to each other but are allowing circumstances to get in the way. I loved reading Nico and Phoenix’s story and can’t wait to read more by Nicole Garcia.
I absolutely loved this audiobook. Nico owns his own company and has been in a downward spiral emotionally for the last 3 years since his wife died. His best friend Gio decides Nico needs an assistant so he hires Phoenix and the fun begins. She is a fiery redhead that doesn’t take any sass from anyone including her new boss. She is just what Nico needs in his life it just takes a little convincing to get there. There is mystery, heartache, love, and humor in this book and I enjoyed all of it. The narrator’s Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott did a great job telling their story and bringing the characters to life. I love listening to this pair and especially the fact they both speak throughout the entire book so he does all the male voices and she does all the female. My favorite kind of listen.
I received a code to listen and review with my honest opinion. I loved it and highly recommend it.
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this is a delightful story. Great characters and wonderful storyline. though at times harsh this is really about love and family, wither by blood or choice!
enchanting romance!
Just as decadent as it’s title.
This story was a surprise. I really enjoyed it. It is more than just a romance. It’s filled with betrayal, drama, suspense and different kinds of love. The characters are large and they easily drew me into their plights. Each of the main characters have strong personalities that clash on more than one occasion. I have to say I loved Nico’s real name And enjoyed hearing his father say it in his Italian accent.
Giovanni was a character that was full of support and didn’t overstep his secondary boundaries. His has great rapport with Nico since they grew up together. He brought Phoenix in and loved her as a sister. He was light hearted and loves to joke around.
I listened to this on audio and I can’t say enough good things about Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott. They seem to get better every time I hear them. The way they play off of each other makes these characters come to life. They really ruin me for other books. This is one story that will be easy to listen to over and over.
Nico lost his wife three years ago and has been going through life with a chip on his shoulder since. Sparks fly all over the place when he meets Phoenix, the assistant his best friend and business partner hired for him without him knowing. Will Nico be able to let go of his past for a chance to have a future with Phoenix?
This audiobook was awesome, awesome, AWESOME! I couldn’t stop listening to it until the end! The story was well-written, and although it is 10 hours and 25 minutes long, it wasn’t dragged-out. The sex scenes were hot and steamy. The characters have depth and the chemistry between Phoenix and Nico was undeniable!
The narration was great. As always, Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross deliver. They were emotive and was able to make each character sound distinct from each other, making this audiobook a joy to listen to.
Decadent Dreams is a boss/assistant, age gap romance written in dual narrative and recorded in dual narration. It involves some violent scenes and ends with an HEA. No cliffhangers, no cheating.
I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
This by far, in my opinion, is the best book this author has ever written. It has so much depth, feeling, the strength of characters.
I found myself busting out laughing one minute, wanting to cry the next. Phoenix is no ordinary female she is strong, sassy, and will put even the biggest of men in their place.
She isn’t quite prepared for her new boss Nico and lord knows he isn’t quite ready for the firecracker that is known to all as Phe.
I enjoyed this book very much. It’s a roller-coaster ride, gives us suspense, action, laughter, and heart. Awesome reading.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
Nicole Garcia did it again. This book is hot and sexy and hilarious all in one. I love how Pheonix and Nico’s relationship slowly built up to the happily ever after. An older man with a younger woman has never really been my cup of tea but the way Nicole writes it, I just love it. This book has made it to my favorite list. It had me laughing out loud more than once. The cherry on top? Wen Ross’s voice!!! Highly recommended!
(Review based on audio version)
If you have ever listened to old radio shows, try any of Nicole Garcia’s audio books with narration by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross. If you haven’t, you are in for a treat. Narrated in such a way that sound more like a play just sans the sound effects. Decadent Dreams is a love story that starts with ‘insta-lust’ and travels on the road to real love and a HEA. Nico, our hero has been hurt in the past and must learn trust while Phoenix has had make her own way in the world from a young age. Both characters grow over the course of the story, finding their way into each other’s arms. I truly enjoyed this story and look forward to Gio’s story in the future.
4 Star review Decadent Dreams by Nicole Garcia
Audio Review:
Nicole Garcia is a new author to me although I have listened to other books narrated by Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott.
I was a little hesitant about this book at first as I am not too keen on stories where the age difference is substantial; however, I went in to Decadent Dreams with an open mind.
This was a book that despite my initial reservations I enjoyed. Nico is a man still struggling over the loss of his wife 3 years ago. He has trouble sleeping and his partner decides that he needs an assistant, which is where Phoenix comes in.
There was plenty to tug at the heart strings in this story, along with humour and certainly some spice. The secondary characters were great and I found myself invested in Nico and Phoenix’s story. It was interesting to listen as the passion and fire erupted between Nico and Phoenix, I really love her feisty, take no prisoners attitude.
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Decadent Dreams what can I say but I loved this story.
Nicole Garcia, you picked two superb narrators in Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott, they nailed these characters. The try as she might assistant Phoenix, who no matter how hard she tried couldn’t please her hard headed boss Nico. Nico who kept trying to find fault with Phoenix and was constantly having to apologize for his own shortcomings, and then we have Nico’s growing attraction for Phoenix along with hers for him. Most of all I enjoyed Geo, he was the one who kept Nico in check, Phoenix sane, and was a laugh a minute with his wit and devil may care attitude.
Put them all together and Decadent Dream was decadent.
This was a fair and honest review for Audiobook Obsession.
Great Read! Great Listen!4.5 Wonderful Stars!
Decadent Dreams
By: Nicole Garcia
Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross
Another well written, well told story by the talented author Nicole Garcia who knows how to capture the readers attention and hold it to the very end. Her stories entertain and have the reader think. The characters she creates are awesome, I loved Phoenix, she has great spirit & spunk, stands up to Nico who is filled with so much angst and can be a demanding brut at times. His partner Giovanni is great would love to see him get his own story, some of the other secondary characters are great as well. Decadent Dreams is a great mixed bag, you get some hot romance, some mystery & intense drama, some twists and some light hearted laughs. Nicole Garcia, thank you for another great read!!
I listened to the Audiobook, Kai Kennicott & Wen Ross are awesome narrators they bring the characters and the story to life from the pages to your ears. There is great chemistry between them. Each gives a great performance and are gifted storytellers. Thank you for another great listen!
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This book. That is all I have to say! To begin with, I really didn’t know what to expect. Nicole Garcia always writes books that entertain me, so I went in and knew it was going to be fun. But to my surprise, it didn’t only entertain me, but it included so many different feels and twists that I could not stop listening to it! To start with, forbidden love…Nico is Phoenix’s boss, and if that isn’t bad enough, he is significantly older than she is. I love this premise, you always end up routing for them. But that isn’t all this book has to keep you enthralled! There is suspense, danger, murder, business deals, overcoming a past, sadness, dealing with dementia…I cannot tell you how good this book is. The character development, the attention to detail and the seamless intertwining of story plots is incredible. I don’t want to get caught up in a summary of the book, but if you want to disappear into a book, this one is for you. Come and meet Nico and Phe, along with Gio, Josh, Derrick and Nico’s family(love his dad and grandmother!) and you will no doubt fall in love like I did.
Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross give a stellar performance in the narration of this book. This team can provide every emotion and feel necessary to pull you into the story, and make you feel like you are actually watching it in your mind.
Title: Decadent Dreams
Author: Nicole Garcia
Genre: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Format: Audiobook
Pages: 10 hrs 25 min
Rating: 5
Heat: 5
Thoughts: Yes, this took me forever to listen to but I loved it. Awesome characters that made me wish they were all my friends and Nico… hot damn I call dibs! The narrators were awesome as well, Wen Ross (first time listening to him) has such a sexy voice and made Nico that much more irresistible. Whether you read this or listen to it I highly recommend it!
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work and chose to write a review.
I am filled with so many emotions right now after finishing this story. We’re introduced to the tough and hot headed Nico and a very strong willed Phoenix, a woman that won’t take no crap from anyone. The way these two go head to head constantly just shows you the intensity they both have. Gio, Nico’s best friend and practically brother from another mother as well as his business partner is such a beautiful and caring soul. Phe and him become very close friends right away. My heart breaks for each one of them in different ways with what they go through, but at the same time I’m so happy that they’re each other’s support system. I was laughing to the point I was in tears with some moments and others I just want to scream at Nico. When you add Josh, a fellow co-worker and a close friend to Phe into the mix you can’t imagine him not being part of the group. Now without giving anything away Derrick turns out to be more then I expected and oh my gosh I just love each and every one of these characters. PS-Have you ever had popcorn with maple syrup on top? Sounds interesting doesn’t it?. Nicole Garcia has written one helluva story and I can’t wait for more. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
I’m an avid fan of this author and have loved all her books, but this one is outstanding. This is her best work yet. The characters in this story feel like they are part of your family and friends-they capture all your emotions.
Phoenix McKay, known as Phe, is a beautiful, smart, sassy and funny woman. She has a Masters Degree in Business Management and is hired to be an Assistant to Nico Valenti. Nico is a handsome, intelligent widower. Also owns the Decadent Property Management Co. He can be so exasperating at times that you want to smack him and at other times, just want to give him a hug. There is such an attraction between these two but Nico fights it because he feels he’s too old for Phe. Also had a bad relationship with his deceased wife. Then there is Giovanni, known as Gio, who is such an adorable, funny, and sweet man who is Nico’s best friend and also his partner. You can’t help loving him but he can be a thorn in Nico’s side. The part about the lemons was hysterical-you’ll have to read the story for yourselves to find out what I’m referring to. 🙂 Can’t wait for Gio to get his story and meet his match!!
I absolutely adore Nico and Phe! I can’t wait to read more books in this series. The characters are so lovable that you want to be friends with them in real life!
I was totally captivated with the entire story. The characters are well developed and true to life. I loved that Nico was not afraid to show his true feelings without worrying about his “manhood ” being challenged. And
Phoenix (Phe) is everything you hear about a redhead, and then some!
Watching these two go at each other either at work or at home can be hysterical and/or decadent….. but wait…… something from the not so distant past is about to rear its ugly head with the power to destroy everything!