Release Blitz & Review: Wicked as Seduction: Trees & Laila Part 1 (Wicked & Devoted #5) by Shayla Black

 

Wicked as Seduction by Shayla Black is now live!

He'll protect her...even if he has to take her captive to save her.

Tech wiz and former elite soldier Forest "Trees" Scott had one mission: Rescue the woman being hunted by a vicious cartel and get her to safety. It should have been simple...but the minute he sees the wary beauty with haunted eyes, his desire for her complicates everything. So does her stubborn refusal to trust him. When Trees is forced to abduct her, she vows to hate him--even as he finds himself falling in love...

For six years, Laila Torres has known nothing but brutality at the hands of men, so when the massive stranger with the forbidding mien kidnaps her, she's frightened--and furious. But the giant's protective care shocks her. With every word, he proves steadfast. With every forbidden touch, he awakens the woman in her. Soon, she's facing the terrifying realization that he's also dangerously close to capturing her heart.

But their ruthless enemies are closing in, threatening everything Laila holds dear. When she's forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice, will she trust Trees and their love to save her?

 

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 What I thought about Wicked as Seduction

It's been a while since I've read Shayla Black's Wicked books, but there are just some characters you never forget. I was immediately hooked by the mention of Hunter and Logan, two of my favorite unforgettable characters.   And Kimber too!  I really liked that this story connected with these characters.

Trees is tasked with taking care of Laila, one of two sisters the security firm is hired to protect.  Except there is a mole in the organization, and suspicion is on Trees and his best friend's girlfriend.

And in the middle of all of that is Laila.  She's tough as nails because she had to be, and she really doesn't trust anyone but herself and her sister. But when the people chasing her down get too close, she has no other choice than to stick with Trees.

Trees quickly goes from frustration to lust and back to frustration as he and Laila get closer. At first I was a bit perplexed as to why Trees was basically lusting after Laila  (not really professional) but it was also a bit cute (he doesn't do anything inappropriate) -- he just falls and falls hard. 

I liked the relationship between Trees and Laila, especially how he tempers his dominant side due to Laila's past.  Things still get plenty steamy and there's a few twists that I didn't see coming. Overall, I liked this and I'm looking forward to seeing how things turn out between Trees and Laila and the rest of the gang.

 

Meet Shayla

Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighty contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her "free" time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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Review & Excerpt:Dirty Wicked by Shayla Black

DIRTY WICKED
A Wicked Lovers Novella
1001 Dark Nights By Shayla Black

From New York Times bestselling author, Shayla Black...

After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, former private eye Nick Navarro has nothing but revenge on his mind—until a woman from his past returns to beg for his help.

Beautiful widow Sasha Porter has been hunted by his enemies. Desperate, she offers him anything to keep her young daughter safe, even agreeing to become his mistress. The last thing either of them want are emotional entanglements but as they entrap the ruthless politician who arranged Nick’s downfall and passion sizzles between them, danger closes in.

Will he choose love over vengeance before it’s too late?

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Excerpt

“Clifford is looking for a blonde with a toddler, not a brunette with a boyfriend.”

Sasha zipped her stare to him, her lush lips parted in surprise. “A what?”

“Boyfriend. Me. We’re going to the bandstand about midmorning, after the joggers but before the stroll-through-the-park-at-lunch crowd. The moms pushing strollers that time of day won’t pay us much mind. If Clifford has surveillance on the area, all he’ll see is two people hand in hand, seemingly in love.” He picked up the Saints ball cap he’d bought and shoved it on his head. “Not only will you look different, but by tomorrow morning, I’ll have enough stubble to pass as a beard. With the bill over my face and these”—he extracted a pair of cheap, dark sunglasses, tag dangling—“no one will recognize me. You have a pair in there, too.”

“And makeup?” She ignored the glasses and started pulling cosmetics from the bag.

He shrugged, hoping he hadn’t fucked up. “One of the female clerks helped me.”

Sasha studied the BB cream that was supposed to adjust to her skin tone, the soft peachy-pink blush, and a translucent powder. A little compact with some brown, gold, and rosy shadows pressed into the shape of an eye shimmered behind the plastic lid.

“The woman said these colors would work for most anyone. When I told her you had hazel eyes, she recommended those shadows.”

“You remembered?”

The color of her eyes? Yeah, he’d never forgotten. “There’s a nude lip in there, too. Whatever that means.”

Nick wished like hell Sasha would give him some sort of reaction. Was she pleased? Pissed? Or just puzzled?

Suddenly, she smiled at him. “This is the most makeup I’ve had in what seems like forever. Oh, the lipstick looks pretty. Mascara!” She hugged it to her chest. “I’ve missed this. Thanks.”

He sighed with relief as she pulled out a couple of toothbrushes, toothpaste, a new brush, a travel-sized lotion. “You’re welcome. Sasha—”

What I thought about  Dirty Wicked

This book reminded me why like I the Wicked series by Shayla Black. She knows how to write some sexy alphas that are a bit dirty and have a heart of gold.  

Nick just got out of jail when he gets pulled into a nasty situation involving his dead friend's widow. It was an instant attraction that he's held at bay for the last three years but when she whos up on his doorstep in trouble, he can't turn her away.

Sasha  has been running for her life and her toddler is in need of medical attention. She doesn' twant to ask Nick fo rhelp, but she has no where else to turn. She's even willing to agree to his conditions.  But the longer they spend together, Sasha realizes just how much Nick means to her.

There's plenty of action and  sexual tension in this Dirty Wicked novella, and it was a treat to revisit this world.

ARC provided for review. 

          

 Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty novels. For over fifteen years, she’s written contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances via traditional, independent, foreign, and audio publishers. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages. 

Raised an only child, Shayla occupied herself with lots of daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and realized that she could have a career publishing the stories spinning in her imagination. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America to pay the bills, her heart has always been with her characters. 

She’s thrilled that she’s been living her dream as a full-time author for the past seven years. Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her teenage daughter, and a very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.   

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