I've actually read this one a couple of times now, because I really enjoy it. The characters are solid, unique individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses. I love how we get to watch them struggle, learn and compromise to make the relationship work. As an added bonus, the sex scenes are scorching hot. ( )

I've actually read this one a couple of times now, because I really enjoy it. The characters are solid, unique individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses. I love how we get to watch them struggle, learn and compromise to make the relationship work. As an added bonus, the sex scenes are scorching hot. ( )

3.5 Stars

This is a well written, very, very hot ménage. The M/M/F sex was really well done and with more than just a token of M/M sex that I’ve read in other ménages. I’m not sure where to start with this review. I really did like the story, but I have one issue that has me going between a 3 and 4 star rating.

Kat and Liam have a strong and loving marriage; they just occasionally bring in a third. They have both missed Hunter for 10 years, but the way Liam brings him back into the picture could’ve been handled better and Kat lets him know it. The revelation of what Liam did when Hunter left really hurt Kat and I liked the way that was dealt with. I liked the foundation of trust, openness and sureness of each other within their marriage, but felt they were a bit too anxious, lenient, and maybe forgiving toward Hunter just so they’d have him in their lives. They are willing to rearrange absolutely everything but Hunter, not so much. I mean I get he’s a marine and has to watch his image for good reasons, but come on he’s basically hiding his partners in a closet. That’s what really got to me. Maybe the story ended too soon, it is a quick read. It seemed as if Hunter loosened up at the end, but really only in the bedroom with Liam. A bit more story where Hunter didn’t come across as embarrassed or ashamed of Kat and Liam would have bumped this up to 4 or 4.5 stars for me.

Overall I liked the story and connected with the characters, even if I didn’t like one of them some of the time. If you enjoy a really hot M/M/F that also has depth, real issues that three would face, and intensity in and out of the bedroom this would be a good pick.

(I received a copy from publisher for an honest review.)

Darker Passions ( )

ARC provide by NetGalley for an honest review.

Tantalizing, scandalous, and over the top with luscious indentation of how love can be more than a couple but can be defined as a trio. Kat loves her husband Liam, but 10 years ago she fell in love with Hunter. Liam, Kat's husband, has a very open and specific relationship with his wife. They are allowed to bring other men, into the bathroom with them. Liam and his wife had this relationship for years but Liam sees that something is missing from the relationship and that person is Hunter.

Hunter has returned from the arm services and all you can think about is his lost love Kat and Liam. He's angry with both of them for a decision that was made 10 years ago.

Liam wants Hunter back in their lives. But can years heal old wounds (Kat and Hunter) and help build relationships. How will Hunter take to the proclivities of Liam and Kat's open relationship? Will he be interested?

Literally the air shifted when all three of them were in the room together and I was reading this book. I found the relationship to be very profound and even though this is a short story all questions I had were answered and some concerns I had were explained. I was very please with the development of the story and I think that if you are interested and real scenarios with a hint of romance and a whole lot of erotica this is definitely the book for you.

This book will most definitely get you into the holiday spirit as the play on words with the title are relevant. A Christmas miracle may happen.

Happy reading.
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