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Seductive Nights #3.25
Ace, Whiskey and a Hot Tub
This is a 3,000 word short story about Julia and Clay from the Seductive Nights series. It is not required reading - it is simply an HEA short story and it is intended for passionate fans of Julia and Clay who have read all the way through One More Night. The events in this short story occur 1.5 years after One More Night. Please enjoy this sexy short story! PS - it's in Kindle Unlimited so you can read it for FREE!!
18 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2015
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Lauren Blakely
253 books25.3k followersYou can find Lauren on TikTok at @laurenblakelybooks! A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
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June 6, 2016
Absolutely loved this sweet extra look into Clay and Julias HEA. They are one of my favorite couples ever. So devoted and Clay just makes me swoon.
January 18, 2018
Salve lettrici.
Oggi, in anteprima per voi, grazie alla Newton Compton, vi parlo di “Scaldami il cuore”, una delle novelle che segue la serie "Seductive Nights".
Con il titolo originale “Ace, whiskey and hot tub”, questa novella, molto breve, racconta due episodi della coppia che mi ha fatto salire sulle montagne russe con la sua storia, alcune volte troppo piatta, altre troppo movimentata.
Se avete letto le mie recensioni, infatti, potete leggere due pareri molti diversi: il primo volume non mi aveva molto convinta, il secondo mi aveva stregata e il terzo mi aveva alquanto deluso.
E così, non molto entusiasta, ho iniziato questa novella nella speranza di trovarvi ciò che mi aveva incantato nel secondo volume, ma niente.
La novella, come vi stavo accennando, racconta due episodi molto brevi, di cui il primo racconta la decisione di Clay e Julia di diventare una famiglia, mentre il secondo episodio racconta di quando, tre mesi dopo, finalmente arriva il lieto annuncio. Tutto questo è accompagnato da diversi momenti erotici perché, come ben sappiamo, in questa serie le scene di sesso non mancano mai.
Che dire quindi? Di solito quando si chiude una storia adoro sapere se ci sarà una novella che raccoglie i loro momenti. Sono sempre in cerca di dettagli succulenti della vita dei protagonisti dopo il lieto fine e sono sempre in cerca di litigi e rappacificamenti. Voglio lacrime e risate, voglio la vita vera e questa novella, che seppur racconta due momenti felici, non regala molte emozioni.
L’unica nota positiva è Ace, il loro cucciolo, perché per il resto zero ed è un vero peccato, perché io adoro le novelle, ma questa è davvero inutile.
Se la consiglio?
Ovviamente no. Non ci sono dettagli in più. Non ci sono emozioni, non c’è nulla.
Una lettura inutile, per fortuna si legge in pochi minuti.
Oggi, in anteprima per voi, grazie alla Newton Compton, vi parlo di “Scaldami il cuore”, una delle novelle che segue la serie "Seductive Nights".
Con il titolo originale “Ace, whiskey and hot tub”, questa novella, molto breve, racconta due episodi della coppia che mi ha fatto salire sulle montagne russe con la sua storia, alcune volte troppo piatta, altre troppo movimentata.
Se avete letto le mie recensioni, infatti, potete leggere due pareri molti diversi: il primo volume non mi aveva molto convinta, il secondo mi aveva stregata e il terzo mi aveva alquanto deluso.
E così, non molto entusiasta, ho iniziato questa novella nella speranza di trovarvi ciò che mi aveva incantato nel secondo volume, ma niente.
La novella, come vi stavo accennando, racconta due episodi molto brevi, di cui il primo racconta la decisione di Clay e Julia di diventare una famiglia, mentre il secondo episodio racconta di quando, tre mesi dopo, finalmente arriva il lieto annuncio. Tutto questo è accompagnato da diversi momenti erotici perché, come ben sappiamo, in questa serie le scene di sesso non mancano mai.
Che dire quindi? Di solito quando si chiude una storia adoro sapere se ci sarà una novella che raccoglie i loro momenti. Sono sempre in cerca di dettagli succulenti della vita dei protagonisti dopo il lieto fine e sono sempre in cerca di litigi e rappacificamenti. Voglio lacrime e risate, voglio la vita vera e questa novella, che seppur racconta due momenti felici, non regala molte emozioni.
L’unica nota positiva è Ace, il loro cucciolo, perché per il resto zero ed è un vero peccato, perché io adoro le novelle, ma questa è davvero inutile.
Se la consiglio?
Ovviamente no. Non ci sono dettagli in più. Non ci sono emozioni, non c’è nulla.
Una lettura inutile, per fortuna si legge in pochi minuti.
June 11, 2016
Short and sweet (less than 20 pages) If you read this series, it's a nice little continuation of their lives!
August 4, 2021
I love the continued hot erotic love story of Clay and Julia and I can’t believe how much and what they continue to experiment in their sexual life. These row were made for each other in every way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
December 31, 2015
I was going through reads from this year and I just realized that I had not posted a review or rated for this novella right after I first read this last October or November.
Nevertheless, this was a very short read but still a trademark Julia-and-Clay sweet. We also get to meet their four-legged furry friend, Ace. So Clay! Loved that this was the first time they actually decided to finally have a baby. (Fast forward to Plus One!)
Nevertheless, this was a very short read but still a trademark Julia-and-Clay sweet. We also get to meet their four-legged furry friend, Ace. So Clay! Loved that this was the first time they actually decided to finally have a baby. (Fast forward to Plus One!)
May 30, 2016
Love it! It was beautiful and sexy! ❤️❤️❤️
June 6, 2018
Julia and Clay have been married for nearly two years at this point. Not long ago, they adopted a
now 10 month old rescue collie, Ace. Clay is so close to the dog that the dog now comes on family vacations with them when they can make it happen. This book takes place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where they rented a cabin and opens with them snow shoeing down Emerald Mountain with Ace's "black and white body looking like some kind of snow dolphin as he bounded through the banks of snow." Unbeknownst to each other, both Julia and Clay have been thinking about making their family a little bigger. This novella revolves chiefly around their desire to have a baby and making the decision to do so. It's a super quick read with a HEA ending.
now 10 month old rescue collie, Ace. Clay is so close to the dog that the dog now comes on family vacations with them when they can make it happen. This book takes place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where they rented a cabin and opens with them snow shoeing down Emerald Mountain with Ace's "black and white body looking like some kind of snow dolphin as he bounded through the banks of snow." Unbeknownst to each other, both Julia and Clay have been thinking about making their family a little bigger. This novella revolves chiefly around their desire to have a baby and making the decision to do so. It's a super quick read with a HEA ending.
September 24, 2025
📖 Ace, Whisky and a Hot Tub (Novella)
A lighthearted and flirty escape with Julia and Clay, this novella shows them at play rather than in crisis. It’s sexy, fun, and feels like bonus content for fans who love seeing their favorite couple cut loose. Spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (playful steam). The tone is romantic, cheeky, and light. Ends on a purely happy note.
A lighthearted and flirty escape with Julia and Clay, this novella shows them at play rather than in crisis. It’s sexy, fun, and feels like bonus content for fans who love seeing their favorite couple cut loose. Spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (playful steam). The tone is romantic, cheeky, and light. Ends on a purely happy note.
January 27, 2018
A nice window into Julia & Clay's happily ever after
Sweet scene checking in with Julia and Clay, but other than checking in on their life together it didn't have the grab that Lauren's books have.
Sweet scene checking in with Julia and Clay, but other than checking in on their life together it didn't have the grab that Lauren's books have.
December 15, 2017
Nice story little story. kinda making me want to go back and read the series
June 24, 2019
Not a fan of short stories / novellas, but if I'm gonna read one...this one made the list. Short and sweet!
July 13, 2019
The perfect bit of more with Clay and Julia!!!! I loved this short story and every bit of them together!
September 16, 2019
Good read
Good short novella. It gave u brief glimpse into the loving relationship between Clay and Julia. I really enjoy this couple.
Good short novella. It gave u brief glimpse into the loving relationship between Clay and Julia. I really enjoy this couple.
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June 6, 2022
We are pregnant FULL STOP
June 26, 2015
I Love Lauren Blakely and this series is my favourite of hers. I Was starting to Miss Julia and Clay and the Author has written this noovella which brings my favourite couple back. I Was so happy while reading this book.
It's a wonderful for all the fans of Julia and Clay and for others too. Grab it now <3
It's a wonderful for all the fans of Julia and Clay and for others too. Grab it now <3
October 27, 2015
This is a great series. You will love Clay and Julia. As we all know, Julia is feisty and Clay is a total alpha male. With each story we get, I fall in love with Clay and Julia just a little more. This is a quick read, that you will not regret one-clicking. As this series continues, I look forward to seeing a little more of these characters.
January 16, 2016
After Happily Ever After, part 1
This novella tells us a moment after the ending of One More Night, we get to see the start of a happy event soon to happen in the future.
It's 18 pages but it's enough for us Clay and Julia fans.
We get to meet a new family member they adopted dog Ace.
This novella tells us a moment after the ending of One More Night, we get to see the start of a happy event soon to happen in the future.
It's 18 pages but it's enough for us Clay and Julia fans.
We get to meet a new family member they adopted dog Ace.
March 7, 2016
I LOVED this!! Two years later and Clay and Julia are as in love as ever. Marriage definitely hasn't slowed them down. It was 18 pages on my Kindle, but those pages were amazing!! And how cute was their relationship with Ace?? I'm glad the author gave us more in the HEA department because this is one of my favourite couples.
February 18, 2015
Pretty cute read. I think it would have been better if I had already read Seductive nights or knew some of Julia and Clay's history. I didn't so even thought it was probably a 3 star read for me I will give it 4 stars since I do not feel that it was the author's fault I did not know the characters.
August 13, 2015
Good storyline
Love the characters and storyline, but the story is much too short. Very similar to the authors other works. I just wish these were available in one book or download all at once.
Love the characters and storyline, but the story is much too short. Very similar to the authors other works. I just wish these were available in one book or download all at once.
February 7, 2016
Too short but too sweet!
Too short! A sweet story but I wanted more from my favourite couple. Sad that it took less than an hour to read ( that's why I only gave it four stars) but enjoyed the book regardless.
Too short! A sweet story but I wanted more from my favourite couple. Sad that it took less than an hour to read ( that's why I only gave it four stars) but enjoyed the book regardless.
February 10, 2015
I love Julia and Clay and hope that we will see more of them in the future.
February 15, 2015
Ace Whiskey and Hot Tub
Clay and Julia are the best. I am glad they are doing well. I am beaming that they got their HEA. Can't wait to see how their next journey unfolds.
Clay and Julia are the best. I am glad they are doing well. I am beaming that they got their HEA. Can't wait to see how their next journey unfolds.
February 23, 2015
A short visit to a really enjoyable couple. I just wish it was longer! Hopefully we'll see more of Clay and Julia in the future!
March 2, 2015
Love all your books!
Lauren, your books are so hot! Thank you for writing these wonderful books! Loved this series, all of the books!
Lauren, your books are so hot! Thank you for writing these wonderful books! Loved this series, all of the books!
May 20, 2016
I loved this short story about Clay & Julia deciding to start a family.
May 7, 2015
Enjoyable... but too short!
June 6, 2015
So glad these two got their HEA! Love them and this cute ending to their love story!
October 30, 2015
Thank you Lauren for this novella. I will always love Clay and Julia.
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