Unholy Yearning (Sinful Natures #2) by Lynn Burke

 

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As a Christian counselor, I strive for integrity in helping guide others in God’s will for their lives.

Until a young man walks into my office for premarital counseling—the stranger who ensnared my soul eight months earlier with his bewitching green eyes.

Levi Townson.

The one whose addictive, luscious mouth I can’t cleanse from my memory.

My hunger for another taste of him should assure me of my need for a savior, not shepherd me down the rabbit hole toward depravity.

Levi’s yearnings mirror mine, the kind that dominates my will. Incinerates and leaves me powerless against my sinful nature.

But if we fall from grace, neither of us will escape unscathed. 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

Unholy Yearning is a hot forbidden romance by Lynn Burke. 

This book is hot from the start, with an arranged menage. That said, it took me a while to fully get invested in the characters. 

At first, I hated the circumstances of this story. Besides the taboo nature, and the two men desperately aching for each other, it just seemed so icky to me. I don't want to give the storyline away, so I am purposely remaining vague.

But, by the end, I enjoy the way everything plays out. 

This story includes an age gap and a whole lot of angst.

Overall, Unholy Yearning is an emotional, super steamy forbidden romance. 

Three Shots: A MMF Small Town Poly Romance by Brigham Vaughn

 

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A musician, a computer designer, and a tavern owner walk into a bar: it’ll take three shots to get this right …

When Reeve Jenkins picks up his guitar to sing at a local dive bar, the last thing he expects is to bring a guy home that night. Grant McGuire is a man drowning his sorrows in beer after a painful breakup. Having some fun in bed is easy for the two of them but while hookups are simple, pursing a relationship never feels quite right.

Rachael Bradford has seen plenty of attractive men walk into the Hawk Point Tavern but she’s too busy running the place to worry about taking any of them home.

The chemistry between them is off the characters but when Reeve and Grant offer her more than a quick fantasy, they’ll have to figure out how to navigate an openly poly relationship in the small town of Pendleton Bay.

Originally released in 2017, Three Shots has been re-written with an additional 40k words of content, set in the Pendleton Bay Universe, and re-edited.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Three Shots is a fantastic menage romance. This Brigham Vaughn MMF romance is a great mix of fun and heat. 

Take note that this is a new, updated edition releasing in 2021. The reviews from 2017 need to be ignored. The author has revamped this story from a hot, short story, and added a whole lot of emotion, development, and charm to the original content. 

This relationship is slow going, taking years to cement itself. Grant and Reeve have one hot night together, but Grant isn't looking for something serious. They definitely connect well and it's relaxing and hopeful. 

And then there's Rachael. And hot damn, even her masturbation scene is smoking, as she dreams of two men taking her at once. 

I enjoy the pace of this story. There are a lot of time jumps. Sometimes that can be annoying, but I really enjoyed it in this book. 

The men slowly reconnect and definitely enjoy their time together. But they both know something is missing, keeping them from wanting more. 

And then they meet Rachael. Woah. Cue the sexual tension. The chemistry is off the charts. And the three are wonderful together. 

I love this story. The characters all truly complete one another. The bond of their relationship is solid and their chemistry is off the charts. And damn, the communication between all of them is stellar. You definitely don't need to worry about misunderstandings with these three. 

The one thing I didn't love though is the missed on-page first dp scene. Omg, I wanted that so badly and was shocked it was off the page. That was disappointing. 

But everything else is fabulous. 

They face some narrow minded townsfolk, but damn, most of this small town is supportive and truly wonderful. 

The writing style is great. Written in alternating povs, we get to know each character well. But, hot damn, it's the sex that's the big draw here. Let's be honest, MMF menages are hot, and the author never lets us down. 

Three Shots is a must read to any fans of MMF romances.  Brigham Vaughn definitely delights in this poly romance. It's hot. It's sweet. And it's well worth a read when you're in the mood for some spicy fun. 

This Is Not the End by Sidney Bell

 

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A Polyamorous Love Story

Zacary Trevor is the love of Anya Alexander’s life. Their sometimes tumultuous marriage has survived ups, downs, and all the in-betweens. With successful careers, a lovely home, and a beautiful child, domestic bliss is a hard-earned reality for two people whose hedonistic days are in the not-so-distant past. They’re happy. Enter Zac’s best friend, the deeply reserved Cal Keller.

Zac’s friendship with Cal is the foundation of his career and—until Anya and their son came along—the most important relationship of his life. Cal’s a cipher, someone Anya can’t help but gravitate to, even if they don’t always get along. Even more, she’s drawn to the Zac she sees when he’s with Cal—a careful, cautious version of her husband, someone with hidden thoughts and desires kept secret even from her. Inviting Cal into their home, deeper into their life, is a risk.

Zac should say no. He knows he should. But he doesn’t. From the first, the hint at the life the three of them could have together is exhilarating. And finding a new definition for family just might be worth the risk to every bond that exists between them.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

This is Not the End is great polyamorous MMF romance by Sidney Bell. 

This is a tale of bandmates Zac and Cal. And Zac's wife Anya.

Zac and his wife Anya are players. With Zac's birthday approaching, she wants to do something special for him. 

What follows is emotional and intense. And hot!

We get to follow along as they make their way through their feelings, conversations, first times, and the development into more. And I love it all!

Written in third person present tense, it's definitely not my favorite writing style. But the storyline and emotional are enough to overlook it.

This is Not the End is a fabulous MMF menage romance. Sidney Bell gave the readers everything we'd want in such a story. It's a riveting and beautiful tale of unconventional love. 

MMF - Grif's Salvation (Delta Force: Team Panther #6) by Annabella Stone

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Do no harm. It’s a mantra former Delta Force Team Panther medic, Griffin St. Clare, follows to the letter—until someone comes after his family. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep them safe, even if it puts his own life on the line. Grif knows the only way he can fix things, including his own broken heart, is to find his man, bring him home, and open himself to love again, but getting his family back together is going to be a challenge—especially considering his guy is AWOL.

Garrett ‘Rock’ Rockwell is used to dealing with trouble, but betrayal is another matter. After the devastating blow Shar delivered, he thought he would never want another woman in his bed again, but Allie has awoken something in him he can’t explain. Rock loves Grif, but they both know something is missing from their life—a third. Is Allie the right person to fill the hole left behind, or is getting into something new with a teammate’s sister a bad idea?

Allie Kennedy has always loved her bosses. She regretted not taking a chance with them before, but now they are finally free, she is determined to help her two troubled warriors heal. Grif and Rock may have had their hearts hurt, but Allie will prove to them that bruised is not broken.

Their path has never been straight or perfect. Many times, it hasn’t even gone in the right direction, but can Grif and Rock open themselves up to loving more than each other once more? Can Allie get them to trust her enough to give them all one more shot at happily ever after, or will Grif and Rock refuse to see what has been right in front of them all along?

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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Annabella Stone's Delta Force series continues with Grif's Salvation, the sixth book. 
 As I've come to expect from this author, the story is fast paced with non-stop action, and full of tension and heat.

The book is separated into different sections, each with a unique tone.

Grif and Rock have long wanted Allie to join their relationship, but things got in the way. Now, if they can survive their current danger, they want to claim her.

Their relationship is not at the forefront, as the action and trying to save one another is the main driving force. That said, the building of them as a throuple is wonderful, full of heart, forgiveness, and romance.

I absolutely love Allie's daughter , as she is just so darn adorable.

The author's writing style is consistent to the rest of her books. Each book is wonderful, building upon the next. In other words, the books need to be read in order. The characters are all complex and well developed, constantly evolving.

Grif's Salvation is a must read for any fans of the Delta Force series. It will not disappoint.

MMF - Threesies (Happy Hours Book 2) by Shaylin Matthews

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My name is Miracle and I’m the headmistress of a highly exclusive escort agency. My influences run from CEOs to street royalty. I handle my business and my word is my bond until this.

One Threat…

I’ve pissed someone off. And when a series of threats show up on my doorstep, in my mailbox, my email, and my phone I dismissed it. When my car explodes I’m concerned for my life.

Two Crushes...

There are only two people in this world I trust to help me find the source, even though I’d never ask them: Jared and Connor. Connor’s a cop. Jared is an entrepreneur on both sides of the law. We were once inseparable until they pushed for me to choose one over the other. And I wouldn’t. I couldn’t because I need and want them both.

Three Lovers...

Complicated are our ties. Complex is our relationship. Covered by two men who love me and will shield me from the threat hanging over my head. And now, I’ll gladly place my life in their hands, and my body in our bed. Threesies is what we were as children but when this is over what will we be?

***Warning - this book includes hot lovin' by all parties mentioned. It is intended to be read by people who have open minds, open hearts and likes to feed their need for naughty.

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My Rating -  3.5 Stars!

Threesies is a fun MMF romance by Shaylin Matthews.

Miracle is reunited with Jared and Connor when someone tries to harm her.

The three that used to be close, but have been apart for years, and each have changed a lot. You can feel the awkwardness and the tension jumping off the pages.

With a second chance for these three, it's a chance to set things right. And they have secrets, desires, and a first time for their new relationship.

It has a decent mystery that reunites the trio. But without having read book one, the mystery is lacking. Thus, I found it to not be a standalone, and wish I had read the previous book. 
 

I don't love Miracle in the beginning, but my feelings change early enough on, as she needs their help. And, wow, that help is hot. 

Threesies is a short, quick menage romance. The sex is hot and often, but it's all a part of the three learning to trust one another again.

Inked in Vegas (Heathens Ink #6) by K.M. Neuhold

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“We’re going to be married in a week. You’re going to be my husband, and we’re going to live happily ever after.” ~Madden

It feels like I’ve been waiting to marry Thane my entire life. And with our big day only a week away, our friends insist on a bachelor party in Vegas.

An outrageous scavenger hunt, an unexpected trip to the altar, and a wild night with an ex-boyfriend. You know we don’t do anything half-assed.

***This is a multi-POV novella with lots of sexy times (including one MF and one MMF scene). Unlike the rest of the Heathens Ink series, this one CANNOT be read as a standalone.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

As if I didn't already love KM Neuhold's Heathen's Ink series, she then gifts us with Inked In Vegas, the sixth book in this fabulous series. 

From the beginning, the humor, sass, and antics are fantastic, as the group heads to Vegas for Madden and Thane's Bachelor Party.

They deal with facing nightmares, sobriety, exes, and more. There are plane antics, an hysterical scavenger hunt, and some surprises for all. And of course, since they are all together in this book, we get a plethora of sex scenes. If nothing else, you have to read this just for the naked proposal!

Honestly, Inked In Vegas is an exquisite combination of all the fantastic men in this series. They are all a large part of this story and seeing them have fun together makes for an enjoyable read. 

Storm Clouds Ahead (Black Ops Heroes #2) by Kendel Duncan

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Three lost souls. Thrown together by chance, by circumstance, by life. Two men, one woman. Will they combine to make the perfect storm – creating havoc and destruction all around them, destroying everything they touch, including each other? Or will love prevail and give them what they need, what they desire, what they crave?
Raine Braddock – tough as nails Park Ranger with a heart bigger than the National Park that she lives in, but also a woman who knows what she needs to make her life complete – and that is more than one man to love her. She can’t seem to find men strong enough so she flounders alone, a lost soul in a big park.
Paddington ‘Mac’ McIntyre – Not your typical FBI agent – he’s got piercings, tons of tattoos and enough of an Irish temper to have gotten him into trouble more than his fair share of times. But he’s also got a dark past – a traumatic upbringing by a strict Catholic father has him fighting his true nature, his basic desire, his need – and it’s keeping him angry, confused, lost and unable to find the love that he so desperately needs in his life.
Storm Wilson – DEA agent who has never hid his bi-sexual nature from anyone, not even his co-workers, but with his career stalled as he’s bumped around from every crap case that his supervisor can seem to find, he’s re-thinking his choices and wondering what the hell he’s going to do with his completely lost, lonely, messed-up life.
A series of events: A murder, an opportunity, a chance – bring these lost souls together. Will the love that they find together be enough or will this stormy life try to rip them apart?

Warning – Contains adult subject matter, including graphic language and sex, including: m/f, m/m & m/m/f. It is NOT suitable for younger readers – parental discretion is advised.

Reader Advisory – While the main characters in this book do have an HEA, this is a cliffhanger involving some secondary characters. The secondary characters will go on to become the main characters in the next book in the series. 

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Storm Clouds Ahead is the second book in Kendel Duncan's Black Ops series, and it is HOT!

This book centers around Storm, Mac, and Raine. Their tale is thrilling, suspenseful and oh so steamy. It's fun watching them navigate their feelings while dealing with a whole lot of danger. 

The story is exciting and deep, and is written with a whole lot of humor and tenderness. Admittedly, there are parts of the story that I have to just agree to ignore, as they don't make sense, but I believe an author can take some creative liberties from time to time. 

Mac's background, and resulting struggles with his sexuality is abhorrent. I found my heart breaking so very much for this man and his pain.

I find Storm and Mac to be amazing together. I enjoyed every part of their tale. I wasn't so in love with Raine, but she's ok and adds a lot to the story. She's definitely a bad ass and her sass is fun. 

Overall, the Black Ops series is superb thus far. I am loving the feel we get for Ben and Billy so far and cannot wait to read their story. And as with any good series, I love getting to spend time with the previous characters.



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