A delicious new twist on lessons in seduction from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!
The rules of the game were simple.
One weekend. We play our roles. Actually, we play lots of roles.
I get the info I need for a secret work project.
We go back to how we were. That’s what I proposed to handsome, clever, commanding Jake. That’s what he said yes to — this decadent gift of a weekend that would get … get me out of trouble.
But that’s not what happened when our nights together in Vegas ended . . .
The Decadent Gift is a romance novel in THE GIFT SERIES. The book in this series are The Engagement Gift, The Virgin Gift and The Decadent Gift, and they each follow a new couple so can be read in any order.
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I love a story based in Sin City! And when that story is written by Ms. Blakely, well you know its gonna be fantastic!
This is the story of Jake and Kate.
Their chemistry is off the charts hot! I enjoyed reading their brand of smexiness and fun! I loved how they trusted each other enough to really express what made them enjoy each other more.
I liked all the POV’s in this story! The multiple storylines didn’t detract from the main story, it just added more depth.
From the glittering neon lights of Las Vegas, the reader is submerged in the world of decadence in this story! I couldn’t put it down until the end!!
Well done Ms. Blakely!
Lauren Blakely returns to the after dark playground of Las Vegas in The Decadent Gift, a scorching new romance in the Gift series. Blakely branches out from the light-hearted, easy-reading contemporary romances and romantic comedies that are the cornerstone of her catalog with this series, giving her readers thrilling, exhilarating romances with adventurous, anything-goes stories that offer a voyeuristic view into these couples’ passionate pursuits.
Jake and Kate have a lot in common. They share the same circle of friends; they are both successful, career-driven professionals; and they’ve both been burned by love. They also share a mutual attraction that they’ve been dancing around for a while—as well as some seriously spicy sensual appetites. An opportunity to explore those desires is presented, and their imaginations run wild over the course of a daringly decadent weekend. But what started out as some no-strings-attached fun turns into more than either one of them was expecting as they get tangled up in each other in all ways.
A bold and titillating tale, The Decadent Gift pulsed with passion and possibilities as Blakely sets a friendship on fire and fulfills fantasies. With a flushed face and a heart that raced, I devoured this addictive love story. Five smooches from me for The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
I didn’t love this one like the other ones and I really wanted to read about Jake. In fact, it all went by in a blur with nothing for me to really hold onto for enjoyment.
Whew Lauren Blakely gets your mind and body right. You will definitely be ready for any all things sexual after reading this book. Her words are so vivid. The movements made by the main characters are felt by the readers. This is the last book of the series and just as hot as the others.
Kate Williams, 1/3 of the trio with Nina and Lily, had a fantasy that seeped deep into her soul. Kate is an observer and secretly loves role playing. Fortunately her job gave her the ability to explore this fantasy. She had to find out as much about it as possible and what better why to find out than to experience it for herself. Jake Hamilton has been in the forefront of her mind and the one she would not mind exploring her fantasy with. Jake is Finn’s best friend and was instrumental Lily’s engagement gift.
This was supposed to be one weekend. Jake prompted by his sister and friends took a much needed break from work. Kate needed this weekend for research. What ensued was a night so hot that readers will be running to look for a toy or a partner with each turn of the page. So many unanswered questions. Will Jake finally reveal his true feelings to Kate? Will Kate finally realize that some men can be trusted? Will Kate get the marketing contract needed to get herself out of the debt her ex plunged her into without her knowledge?
These books were so good. I really did not want the series to end. I enjoyed these characters immensely. The steaminess threw this book over the edge. From the beginning to the end, it will leave you wanting more.
5 When One Weekend Isn’t Enough Stars!!!
This is one sexy and steamy book and I LOVED every single page of it. This is the third book in this sinfully delicious series by Lauren Blakely and no one can do it better than her! Jake and Kate are best friends and when they go to Vegas for a weekend of fun and relaxation….Jake needs to de-stress and Kate has a little research to do…what’s supposed to be a “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” couple of days becomes so much more.
There’s an openness to their friendship and when it comes right down to it, they’re equaled in their desires and what better than to take advantage of the flirting they’ve been doing for the last several months…and let me tell you, this book is H.A.F.!!! I thought the first two books in this series were sizzling, but this one takes it to new heights and I’m 100% on board!!!
Jake and Kate discover that after their weekend that their connection has turned to more than just a flirty friendship and when two people have the chemistry they have, the same desires and are still best friends what else can they do but play for a lifetime!
Along with all the banter and heat generated in this book we get to “catch up” with some of my favorite characters from previous books and this just made this book my favorite of this series!
This was Jake and Kate’s story.
It was a fun and wild ride. We have met these two characters in other books but it was fun to see them get their happily ever after.
I loved the idea of Kate looking for decadent gifts for say a girl friend to give to their friend. Only in Sin City!!!
We met Kate Williams in The Engagement Gift. Kate likes to quietly observe and then make things happen behind the scenes. Kate’s job is to do marketing for some of the seedier things one can find in Las Vegas and her newest proposal has to deal with a male escort service. Kate loves to role play and would love to try a little experiment with Jake Hamilton, the guy she has been drawn to for a long time. When Jake hears Kate’s proposal, he quickly jumps on board….one weekend in Las Vegas…roll playing where anything goes. Kate and Jake have such a fun time, they quickly realize that what they have experienced will last more than just the weekend.
I just adored this couple. They are both so fun, flirty and dirty. I loved how they just fit each other perfectly and it was wonderful to see how they got their happy ending.
A great read and very racy.
The chemistry between Kate and Jake is ! Each character in their own right are people you want as friends. But these two together exploring their fantasies or their pillow talk or flirty texts are EVERYTHING!
Hands down 5 stars!
Definitely a Decadent Gift! This was a seductively sensual, fun, and romantic journey to go in with Jake and Kate. Loved their banter, their friendship, and of course their undeniable chemistry.
Lauren Blakey never disappoints. I absolutely loved this book.
Lauren Blakely is back with another deliciously addictive read for her LB After Dark collection.
If you’re a fan of this series, you’re already a fan of Jake. We definitely got an up close and personal look at him in the first book of this series. And let me tell you, this man is yummy. Sexy with plenty of swagger, a little bit of cockiness, and a surprisingly sweet side make this man extremely irresistible. Add in his dirty mouth and you don’t stand a chance.
Kate is a bit of a mystery. She’s calm, easygoing, and has an imagination that let’s her fantasies run while. They say it’s always the quiet ones you have to watch out for, and that’s definitely true in her case. She has a genuine desire for those around her to fulfill their own fantasies, not just her friends but others too.
These two are combustible! From dirty, flirty banter to innuendos and fantasy-laden secrets, these two will have your pages on fire before you can even blink. I love this series. You get all the heart of a Lauren Blakely book with an extra kick of heat. I can’t think of anything better!
I’d definitely recommend picking up this decadent treat.
I absolutely love stories that are super sweet, with little to no problems and that are mostly about a beautiful love story between two people. For this very reason I swooned my way through The Decadent Gift. Kate and Jake’s story had me smiling from beginning to end. I loved their flirty, sexy and sweet relationship. I love that there is completely acceptance towards each other.
Fun, spicy and sweet.
The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely is the third novel in her The Gift series and is a great addition. Jake and Kate are characters we have seen in past books and Ms. Blakely expertly guides them into situations where their flirty friendship can be taken to the next level. Each of these characters is powerful in their own right and in their own world, but both a gun shy and hesitant to have a real relationship. But what starts out as fun, and research can become more, right? At least if they can find out how to let down their guards and let real love grow.
Overall I very much enjoyed The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely and this third edition to her series and love how she crafts her characters and her world. Very much recommend.
(I voluntarily reviewed an advance review copy of this book I received for free in exchange for my open and honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.)
I had been anxiously awaiting Jake and Kate’s story since meeting them in the first book in the series, The Engagement Gift. Their story was absolutely worth the wait. I loved that their mutual attraction and interest in each other began with a friendship, and loved that they were part of a large friend group. They were so great together- they had fantastic chemistry and banter and their steamy scenes were so well written. I listened the audible book after reading the story, and Elena Wolf and Teddy Hamilton did a wonderful job, as they always do- they are pros and it definitely shows. The Decadent Gift was a great ending to a fun series.
I have been looking forward to a book with Jake and Kate since we met them in The Engagement Gift, book one in The Gift series. In this book, The Decadent Gift, we are treated to a tale of friendship, chemistry, passion, and oh so much fun!
Kate is a laser sharp marketing guru. She’s been burned before by love and she carries those scars. She works hard and her new current project is going to keep her very busy. Unfortunately she is in need of a little research. Research she needs to do only with someone she can trust.
Jake is a lawyer that works entirely too much. He is handsome and funny. He hasn’t had the best of relationships so he is very cautious. He has had zero social life as late except for he and Kate’s friend group. Things take a turn as Jake and Kate flirt and kiss, and then lead to a no-strings attached weekend. They decide it’s no problem for two work-a-holics. They just need to get this thing between them out of their systems! Only we know it is not going to go as simply as that!
I really enjoyed Jake and Kate together! They were a fun couple and they had a sizzling chemistry! They are initially clueless as to being perfect for one another, but their friends have done a lot to try to push them together. I liked that they were very open with each other and didn’t play games. I also liked that they complimented each other and they didn’t try to change the others dreams.
I am a fan of Lauren Blakely’s and am once again enamored with the way she writes her many romance stories! They are always spicy, fun, and are uniquely creative storylines! She always gives us a few added characters and little tidbits to look forward to the next books in the series! The Gift series is especially scorching and I recommend every book in it!
I love every book in this entire series and The Decadent Gift is no exception! Jake and Kate’s story is SO hot and intense, I could not put this book down! I love how Jake and Kate are so open and honest with each other and their pasts stay right where they are, in the past. I enjoyed getting to see all my favorite characters make cameos in this book as well! This story is undeniably sexy, decadent and a MUST read!
This book is a standalone, but the series is about three couples who happen to be friends, I recommend reading the books in order.
The Decadent Gift is one hot, hot, HOT read with lots of sexy, steamy scenes; but there’s more to the story than that—it also shows us that it’s okay to take chances no matter how much we’ve been hurt in the past. Another thing that sets The Decadent Gift different from other books are the fairy godmothers—women who moved behind the scenes, making dreams come true.
The Decadent Gift is a contemporary romance written in multiple first-person POV. It’s a standalone that ends with a HEA. No cliffhanger, no cheating.
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
I’ve been rather impatiently waiting for Jake and Kate’s story every since their flirty banter piqued my interest in The Engagement Gift and these two were definitely worth the wait. When Kate’s work research had her calling on Jake for his help the attraction between them began to sizzle off the pages. I loved how open Kate and Jake were with one another as they dove into exploring their fantasies. I enjoyed catching up with some of the previous Sin City crew in this series and loved the glimpses of what’s yet to come. Sweet and steamy Jake and Kate’s story was indeed a Decadent Gift.
The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely was a steamy and sexy read with two great characters. Jake and Kate are friends who have undeniable chemistry and witty banter but have never acted on it. Until now. And now they are exploring so much more than they ever expected, but it was supposed to be for a limited and set time only. A time of exploring Kate’s fantasies and desires and so much more. These two characters were great together and I loved seeing old friends. This has been great series from Lauren Blakely and one I highly recommend.
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Happy reading!
Kate Williams and Jake Hamilton are independent, successful and single. Part of the same cluster of friends, they circle around each other more times than not and there is a latent attraction that neither of them want to acknowledge.
When Kate takes Jake up on an invitation for the one weekend she’s doing a special research for work, fantasies will unleash and the couple will have a tryst that will open a proverbial Pandora’s Box for each of them.
The After Dark series has been an out of the box experience, a little bit more risqué than what we’re used to from the author, but equally enticing and entertaining. Each couple has explored a different kind of sexual fantasy and each one has been an experience on its own, at least in my opinion.
I found The Decadent Gift a good, sexy read, maybe not par with the previous, but still enthralling, fun and sexy enough to capture my attention until the very delicious end.