Il Resort: Un romanzo MMM contemporaneo con age gap (Una Stanza per 3)

Room for 3 #1

by Ana Ashley

Una stanza d’hotel. Tre uomini. Un incontro indimenticabile.

Jake
Avevo un piano. Laurearmi e lavorare per il resort di mio zio.
Il piano non prevedeva di andare a letto con due un ragazzo figo, più grande e con tempestosi occhi blu, e suo marito, molto più giovane ma altrettanto sexy.
Dopo l'esperienza più incredibile della mia vita, sono scappato.
Ma come si la vita trova il modo di raggiungerti.
Ora Mal è il mio capo al resort, e combattere la mia attrazione per lui e Griff diventa sempre più dura… se è chiaro cosa intendo.
Mentre cediamo all’attrazione tra di noi e ci destreggiamo tra un conflitto di interessi e l’altro, i nostri sentimenti crescono l’uno per l’altro; tutto quello che resta da capire è… ci sarà spazio per tre?
Il Resort è un romanzo MMM contemporaneo standalone che presenta un age gap, dei coniglietti adorabili e tre uomini che non possono fare a meno di innamorarsi. Questo è il primo libro della serie Una Stanza per 3.

Genres: M M M, Romance, Contemporary, M M Romance, Queer, Menage, Gay

306 pages, Paperback

First published July 7, 2021

About the author

Meet Ana Ashley, your friendly neighborhood romance author!
Ana has been lost in the pages of books for as long as she can remember, taking a few amusing missteps with her childhood writing attempts. But everything changed when she discovered the magical world of LGBTQ+ romance—cue the confetti!


Ana's books offer sweet and sexy romance with a charming mix of humor and heart. Getting her guys together wouldn't be the same without the meddling but well-intentioned cast of secondary characters, who always insist on having their own story.


When she’s not crafting heartfelt tales, you can find her indulging in her favorite pastime of baking delicious treats, enjoying quality time with friends, or staying up late immersed in the pages of a good book.

You can find out more about Ana and her works-in-progress by joining her Newsletter. To sign up visit Ana's website anawritesmm.com

Reviews

[Gustaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't think that anyone has failed to notice that Ana Ashley is one of my favorite authors. With this one she's trying something new, and I'm here for it. As far as MMM goes, this is up there among my favorites.

I adored Jake, Griff and Mal. All three of them just fit together. They felt equal even though Jake is joining Griff and Mal when they already are an established couple. I loved how they worked things out, talked and genuinely cared for each other.

Are you in the mood for a sweet, very sexy MMM book? This is the one for you, no doubt.

[Cadiva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting and fun ménage romance set on an island resort and involving a great cast of characters and a solid sense of place.

Although the narrative felt a bit jerky at times, overall the storyline itself felt like it progressed at a great pace and with accurate reflections of the feelings of each of the three men involved.

I liked the dynamics between Mal and Griff as a pair, and then the way they expanded their behaviour to bring Jake in also worked well. I never felt a sense of third wheel or just a bit on the side from them.

There's also great communication throughout the book, thankfully no silly dramady from misunderstandings or lack of conversation, I also appreciated that the major plot points were more related to outside effects or pressures and weren't just relationship mess-ups.

It's ridiculously steamy too, at times perhaps a bit too much, but there's also some great conversations and just couple/throuple time where they're connecting in other ways outside of sex.

The surrounding cast of characters are really well drawn out, as is the setting, it felt like a solid, real place that you could sense the family feeling of those involved in the business and I adored Jake's Uncle Frank and his cousin Gabe.

Speaking of, he's the subject of the next installment, although I believe that may be a newsletter serial rather than a book (would need to confirm that) and I'm looking forward to seeing how Ana makes that potential threesome different to this one.

#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review

[Mathilde Paulsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3,5 stars.

You know those "stuff your e-reader day"-books? Yeah lmao. This is one of those. I honestly really liked it! If not for the rough start, I might have ended up loving it too. However, the very beginning of the book set the tone for me, in a negative way. Explanation: It starts with a hook-up between the two married men and the man who works at the resort where they stay, but it was just so random? We didn't get any build-up, he walks in there and then one of the married men is all over him, touching his private parts and everything. And the other married man asks his consent even later than this, which is TOO LATE????? It really did not sit right with me. And this scene was repeated later in the book, probably to be a romantic throwback to how their poly relationship got started, but it just reminded me of the awkward first scene with dubious consent... Not great. The rest of the book was kind of sweet, I loved to follow their progression and communication, and the smut was good.

[Lisa Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

For her first MMM, Ana hit it out of the park! I've read quite a few MMM books, including several with an already established couple, and not every author is able to get the feelings of each person right. Ana did it perfectly. I may be a bit biased, since I had something to do with how this story came about in the first place, but the way Ana put it together in her usual fabulous writing style was all her. I can't wait for the next book in this series!

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

È stata veramente una bellissima lettura e threesome .😍
Mi è veramente piaciuto questo libro e come l'autrice abbia descritto, con delicatezza, una storia e un gap generazionale di tre uomini, così diversi tra loro.
Mal, Griff e Jake vi racconteranno, come si sono conosciuti, come sia scattata la scintilla, come una notte infuocata abbia spaventato Jake.
Cone il destino li rifà rincontrare, cone Jake vuole resistere a questa passione, dove ha paura di soffrire e di sentirsi il terzo incomodo.
Mal e suo marito Griff sono uomini meravigliosi, con calma cercano di la compagnia di Jake, di conoscersi meglio, di parlare tra di loro di ogni cosa e di ogni turbamento, che una storia a 3 può creare!!
Lo consiglio vivamente!! ❤❤❤❤💋

( La Copia ARC è stata fornita dall'Autrice )

[AussieMum]

DNF 60%
Everything I liked about this is either rushed or off-page. And for more than half this book it feels very much like a third-wheel situation. Not for me. YMMV.

[Kendra T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowzers! This was hot, hot, hot. Also, so super sweet. Mal and Griff are a married couple who are completely and utterly in love with each other. Griff has always been polyamorous, and while he had been with Mal only up until this book, I loved how it was known and part of who Griff is right from the beginning. When the two of them meet Jake, they both have an instant attraction, and they decide together that they want to act on it. This felt honest to me. All three guys made sure to communicate, and the author didn't shy away from having the characters experience confusion, jealousy, or fear of being a "third wheel". I loved watching them fall for each other, and I loved Uncle Frank. I am very much looking forward to reading Zak, Sam, and Gabe's book.

I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by the author

[Letture Sale e Pepe · Rating 4 out of 5]

4+*

Signorǝ, mettiamo subito in chiaro una cosa, se non siete amanti delle relazioni poliamorose questo libro non è per voi, ma se invece non avete problemi a leggere l’amore in tutte le sue forme e siete dei romantici, credo che Mal, suo marito Griff e il dolce Jake vi conquisteranno come hanno fatto con me. 


La recensione di Tivvy continua qui

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[Daniela Tirrito (Tivvys_books_world) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/4,5*
Recensione in anteprima

Signorǝ, mettiamo subito in chiaro una cosa, se non siete amanti delle relazioni poliamorose questo libro non è per voi, ma se invece non avete problemi a leggere l’amore in tutte le sue forme e siete dei romantici, credo che Mal, suo marito Griff e il dolce Jake vi conquisteranno come hanno fatto con me.


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[Robert Fontenot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine I guess but incredibly forgettable. None of the characters felt remotely realistic, much of the dialogue felt strange and forced, none of the emotions felt real either, and even for this sort of heightened reality book none of it felt grounded in true emotions. Some of the sex scenes were kinda hot so there is that. I’m unlikely to wait for the sequel, and will be hesitant about returning to this author.

[Fernanda Parente · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ana Ashley is one of my favorite authors and this book show us her talent and how twisted her mind works. For a first MMM story she went amazing with it

I loved Jake, Griff and Mal and how all three of them just fit together.
Once again it's an amazing plot and I can't wait to read the next book form this new series

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review

[Natalie H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for a group challenge and because triple M is always good. Straight forward adding of a third. Easy to see who the problem would be. I liked the rabbits with their advice. Soft fun with an age gap and sex. The next trio sounds adorable.

[Xenia Melzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful, low angst read. Following Jake, Mal, and Griff on their journey to a functioning relationship as a trio was a joy. Plus, it takes place in a resort. Holidey feelings are included in this read. I also loved the bunnies :-).
I'm the translator of this book, so I had a free copy.

[peach]

DNF @ 41% The writing just isn't doing it for me, and I'm not feeling the characters or the relationship development either.

[Carole-Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly, nice...
Jake (29, & nearly completed his MBA) has a summer job at the resort, where Mal, a resort manager & Griff, an indie author, attract his attention.
Ooooh they have a glorious one-night stand...
And 6 months later, Mal is assigned to, & relocates, with Griff, to the Resort where they both met Jake - who we now find out is the nephew of the OWNER of the resort :)
Obvious outcome :) & a nice poly story.

[Xanthe · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Resort is a well written, low angst mmm romance that brings an established couple together with another man they meet at the resort.
Mal and Griff have been married for two years and are blissfully happy together but when are checked in by Jake to the resort, there's no denying the attraction that they both feel for him and Griff has always been open about being polygamous. When Jake is in their room cleaning and they walk in, the spark ignites. Months later, they're reunited when Mal and Griff move to the island when Mal is sent to be the new resort manager and Jake is back, wanting to work for his uncle's resort and make use of new MBA. No one has stopped thinking about the other in the months since their time together and when they find out how close they'll be working and living, it's hard to deny what they all want.
From the start, it's easy to feel this attraction and connection that simmers between the three men. I could feel the deeper bond between Mal and Griff but it doesn't take long for Jake to work his way into their hearts. An earthquake is what ultimately brings them together with such a big event having an impact, mostly on Mal and Jake who were both unsure having never felt anything like this for two men at the same time. There is a lot of sweetness but an equal about it best between the men who are not afraid to say or show what they want.
Friends and family are a big part of the story as well, especially Jake's as it's his uncle who is the big boss of the resort it is also more like a father to him. There is also his relationships with his cousin, Gabe, and best friend, Zak, who are supportive and loving throughout, even when they don't know all of what's going on. I'm definitely hoping to hear more from them in the future. Then there is the staff of the resort who are treated more like family which is such a great notion. There is a little angst towards the end of the story but I think that it brings everything together really well and shows off everyone's best aspects.
Another great romance from Ana and I love the way you can feel the connection between the three MC's of the story, right from the start. Definitely a recommended read with, hopefully, more to come soon.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.

[Audrey Pott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love menages, Ana wrote this beautifully, well developed characters, a nasty person, low angst, humour and family. Explosive chemistry between Mal, Griff and Jake just how I love it. Heartwarming. Another keeper.

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book for my honest opinions of which I’m under no obligation to do so. I absolutely recommend this story.

[Lorenzo Adduci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Voto 4,5
Ana Ashley è un’autrice che si affaccia per la prima volta sul mercato italiano del romance male to male e lo fa con il primo volume di una serie che si prospetta molto interessante. Ambientato sull’isola californiana di Santa Catalina, “Il resort” si concentra sulle vicende sentimentali di tre uomini, Griff, Mal e Jake, il cui incontro casuale rappresenta il punto di partenza di una storia importante, ricca di dolcezza e conforto.
Devo ammettere che questo romanzo si è rivelato piacevolmente sorprendente, soprattutto per la delicatezza con cui l’autrice ha sviluppato il tema delle relazioni poliamorose focalizzando l’attenzione non solo sulla componente erotica, ma anche sui sentimenti e sulle paure dei tre protagonisti. Questi sono stati delineati con grande efficacia in modo da porre in risalto le rispettive personalità e le storie passate, che inevitabilmente influiscono sui loro comportamenti.
Griff e Mal sono sposati da circa due anni, il loro è un amore forte e passionale e sembra che nulla possa mancare per rendere la loro vita felice. Eppure durante una vacanza a Santa Catalina incontrano Jake, il ragazzo che lavora nel resort come cameriere tuttofare, e si sentono subito attratti da lui. Il ragazzo vorrebbe evitare di farsi coinvolgere temendo le conseguenze, ma non riesce a resistere a quei due uomini. Il breve passionale incontro che ne segue sembrerebbe non avere effetti sulle loro vite, sebbene nessuno dei tre riesca a toglierselo dalla testa, ma il destino ha in serbo per loro progetti molto più interessanti.
L’autrice, a mio avviso, è stata molto brava nel cercare di creare un legame speciale tra il lettore e ciascuno dei tre protagonisti. Impossibile non provare tenerezza nei confronti di Mal, un uomo gentile e premuroso che ha trascorso gran parte della sua vita da solo e sembrava destinato a continuare così, almeno fino a quando non ha incrociato lo sguardo di Griff e si è innamorato perdutamente di lui. La sua più grande paura è di non essere abbastanza per suo marito, soprattutto a causa della differenza di età, nonostante Griff lo rassicuri che, comunque vadano le cose, lui lo vorrà sempre al suo fianco e sarà felice di trascorrere la sua intera esistenza con lui. Mal adora il suo lavoro, ovvero gestire alberghi e occuparsi delle sfide quotidiane che ne derivano, ma di sicuro non sembra essere pronto ad affrontare una sfida di tipo diverso, dirigere il resort in cui lavora Jake, quel ragazzo che continua a comparire nei suoi sogni nonostante siano trascorsi mesi dal loro incontro.
Griff è, invece, il fulcro del trio, colui che con il suo carattere deciso catalizza i sentimenti degli altri e favorisce l’evolversi della relazione trasmettendo sicurezza. È un giovane e affermato scrittore di gay romance, la sua vena romantica è tale da permeare ogni aspetto della sua vita. Adora suo marito Mal, non potrebbe mai vivere senza di lui, avendo ormai sviluppato una connessione molto intensa, ma sente che il suo cuore è in grado di dare amore anche a un’altra persona. Non ha mai fatto mistero di essere poliamoroso, sente che Jake potrebbe essere la persona adatta per sviluppare una relazione a tre divenendo il giusto completamento per ognuno di loro, deve solo convincere Mal a superare le sue paure e a lasciarsi andare all’attrazione che prova per quel ragazzo.
Jake è il ragazzo timido, volenteroso e ricco di inventiva, fin da quando è rimasto solo ha vissuto con suo zio Frank che lo ha cresciuto come se fosse un figlio. Il suo desiderio, una volta terminati gli studi, è lavorare per l’azienda di famiglia presso il resort dell’isola di Santa Catalina. La sua più grande paura è deludere le persone a cui vuole bene, per questo motivo cerca di essere perfetto a tutti i costi, per non vederle poi sparire. L’arrivo di Mal e Griff è per lui un momento di turbamento, non si aspetta di continuare a provare forti sentimenti, ma nello stesso non può farne a meno, per cui dovrà capire se davvero vuole rischiare tutto per quei due uomini.
Il romanzo si caratterizza per una narrazione davvero coinvolgente grazie anche al giusto ritmo con cui gli eventi importanti si succedono. Infatti, ho apprezzato molto il fatto che l’autrice non abbia voluto affrettare le cose lasciando ai tre protagonisti il tempo per metabolizzare le proprie sensazioni e sviluppare i propri sentimenti al fine di arrivare alla costruzione di una relazione solida in cui nessuno possa sentirsi il terzo incomodo. L’autrice, con una scrittura elegante, precisa, fluida, accompagnata da un’ottima traduzione, ha reso alla perfezione i dubbi e le fragilità di ognuno, così come la loro capacità di reagire al momento giusto e di conquistare ciò che desidera. Le scene erotiche sono presenti, ma non invasive, rese attraverso ottime descrizioni, ricche di passionalità, fantasia e brio, ma senza alcuna forzatura, essendo la conseguenza del reale desiderio dei tre protagonisti.
“Il resort” è, quindi, un gran bel romanzo che mi ha conquistato e appassionato, rendendomi partecipe di un amore che cerca di andare oltre i dubbi e le convenzioni sociali lasciando spazio al semplice desiderio di sentirsi realmente completi.

[Jamie Lee Zonneveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Resort is the first book in the Room for 3 series by Ana Ashley. It's the story of Mal & Griff, a married couple and Jake. I loved their story. It was sweet, sexy, hot, fun, full of feels and very well written. It's so good I couldn’t put it down. I really recommend it.

[Loves · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was OK but pretty forgettable, which is a bit ironic considering one of the MCs is a romance author. There were plenty of genre cliches and not a lot of originality in the characters, plot or threesome dynamic. There was insta-love, the usual self doubts of a third dating an established couple, the expected outed-on-the-workplace crisis and the predictable homophobic villain. And something was just not working in the sex scenes. They were either too short or overly cheesy. I'm probably not going to read the next book in the series.

[Heather MMRomanceReviewed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even as fast as I read, there is no way to read everything that comes out right away, so I tuck books away on my TBR until I have a break and time to enjoy them. I honestly don't review everything I read, but once again I feel compelled to tell you about The Resort by Ana Ashley that I grabbed off my TBR pile this weekend! Check out why I gave it 5 Stars:

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[Valentina Campi · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Larissa_S · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.25 Stars*
Ana Ashley admits that her diverting MMM romance The Resort arose from a writing challenge: Use a photo of a box of condoms and a can of Lysol as the basis for a story. The initial chapter of The Resort reflects that “forced” context because it has a bit of a forced feel to it. The serialized nature of the story does not improve on that. Ms. Ashley originally released The Resort in single chapter installments through her weekly newsletter. That “choppiness” probably adds to the lack of context and cohesion.

When The Resort begins, there’s apparently an undeniable pull between Jake, Mal, and Griff. However, we don’t have context for it, … yet. Jake inexplicably freezes like a deer in the headlights when Mal and Griff find him in their hotel room retrieving the aforesaid can of Lysol. They lasciviously advance on him and Jake offers no resistance. He’s fighting himself we’re told. However, his resolve is paper-thin and crumbles with a glance and a grope from Mal and Griff.

Putting that aside, the first chapter scene is hot as hell. So are the subsequent steamy MMM and MM scenes between these three men. Additionally, the story settles in after the first few chapters which allow the relationship between Jake, Mal, and Griff to develop more organically and less abruptly.

Ms. Ashley displays versatility in her writing throughout The Resort. It really lends itself to the fluid dynamic of the story and the three men in it. She balances the triad relationship without attention skewed towards two of the men at the expense of the third. Ms. Ashley set herself up with the additional challenge of introducing a third (Jake) to an established marriage (Mal and Griff). As such, her deft handling and ultimate achievement of a holistic poly relationship between Jake, Mal and Griff are notable.

Aspects of the story lack some plausibility, but not egregiously. Further, it’s easy to suspend disbelief because of how engaging these three men are. Jake, Mal, and Griff are complex, intriguing men with individual emotional challenges. However, they each are dedicated to finding their way through them to be better for the other two. Additionally, in keeping with the tone Ms. Ashley typically conveys in her stories, The Resort is equal parts sweet, sexy, warm, and fluffy. While there’s angst, it’s pretty low level.

The Resort succeeds to the greatest extent in harmonizing three very different men, in age, personality, background, and experience. We see Jake, Mal, and Griff become a cohesive romantic unit. Yet at the same time, the story respects their individualities while simultaneously showcasing the beautiful triad they form.

If you are looking for a sexy, feel-good read with some emotional dynamics but nothing too angsty, and you are open to the MMM premise, I encourage you to give The Resort a read.

[Luna_bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5
Mal, suo marito Griff e Jake mi hanno conquistato fin dalle primissime righe. Mi è bastato davvero poco per capire che stavo per leggere una storia che mi sarebbe arrivata dritta al cuore.
Non è facile raccontare in modo equilibrato una triade, sopratutto riuscendo a dare la giusta introspezione psicologia a tutti e tre i protagonisti.
L’autrice per me è stata davvero brava a raccontare le paure, i dubbi e le incertezze dei protagonisti nel vivere un rapporto poliamoroso.
È riuscita a gestirlo nel miglior modo possibile, rendendo davvero reale e realistiche le loro reazioni/azioni.
Quando sono arrivata a fine lettura, ho percepito in ogni loro gesto, nelle cose dette solo guardandosi come fossero diventati un’unica entità.
Abbiamo un triplo POV che permette al lettore di conoscerli bene anche singolarmente.
Tutti e tre i personaggi sono stati ben caratterizzati, forse la caratterizzazione di Griff è quel che risulta un po’ più “carente” ma penso che questo sia giustificato dal fatto che lui è sempre stato un uomo poliamoroso. Quindi l’accettazione di provare qualcosa per un altro uomo che non sia marito arriva sicuramente prima, come anche la consapevolezza di poter amare di uomini allo stesso modo con la stessa intensità.
Il percorso più importante lo faranno (per me) Mal e Jake.
Vedremo un MAL terrorizzato nel provare qualcosa per un uomo che non sia suo marito. Bloccato tra l’incertezza di non essere abbastanza per lui (anche per il fatto
di avere 15 anni più) e la paura di perderlo e di ferirlo. Sarà sicuramente lui il più trattenuto dei tre, anche nell’ammettere i propri sentimenti nei confronti di Jake. Ma suo marito sarà sempre presente, con amore e comprensione.
JAKE invece, che si porta dietro anche un bagaglio personale famigliare molto importante, ha paura di mettersi in mezzo ad una coppia sposata e ormai consolidata. Che cosa può offrire a loro che non avevano già?
E se un giorno si sarebbe stancati di lui? Loro avrebbero sempre avuto l’un altro per il resto della vita, ma lui si sarebbe trovato solo.
Con il cuore a pezzi e ferito.
Mal, Griff e Jake ci insegnano che è possibile amare due persone contemporaneamente con la stessa intensità, senza far sentire nessuno esclusivo o inferiore.
Moltissimi i momenti divertenti, come non mancano quelli più commuoventi. Personaggi secondari bellissimi e presenti. E penso di aver capito chi saranno i tre prossimi protagonisti ed io non vedo l’ora.
Le scene di sesso, sono presenti molto sensuali e ben descritte, ma non prevaricanti sulla storia.
Vi consiglio questa storia?
Assolutamente sì.

[Julie Underhill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t know what it is about Ana Ashley’s books but her writing is almost soothing. She doesn’t put in any extraneous facts that make you wonder what is happening and that you have to keep track of details in the story for it to make sense, but she includes enough of them to make it easy to read, to keep it moving, and to make it lush and exciting. This is how I felt about her latest book The Resort: Room for 3. This is the story of Mal, the manager of the Silver Sands Resort on La Catarina Island, California; Mal, his husband and a romance writer; and Jake, the nephew of the owner of the resort. They first meet when Mal is interviewing for the job of manager but he doesn’t know who Jake is and the 3 of them have an encounter. They return 6 months later to begin the job and find Jake who has just finished his MBA and hopes to work for his uncle. They hadn’t forgotten each other and had an instant attraction that continued and smoldered when they met again. The story continues from there. It took a while for Jake to feel he wasn’t a 3rd wheel and was part of the relationship and he had to come to terms with his past and how his present related to it. They all felt they needed to keep it a secret for now as they didn’t know how people would react, especially Jake’s uncle. Then throw in an earthquake which affected the characters personally and had consequences for the resort, and some people they thought were friends but kept challenging their authority and ideas that finally comes to a head and you have the suspense and angst you want in a great book. There were also interesting side characters whose interactions with the main characters helped you understand what they were feeling and their actions. I also loved her description of the resort and the people who worked there as it gave me a sense of what it would be like to have a job there, and her descriptions of the island made me feel like I was there. She fully developed the characters and has a way with love scenes that makes them varied and different but also show the love between them. I have read many of Ms. Ashley’s books and this one is definitely one of my favorites. I highly recommend it and am looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Juniper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This relationship is built on physical chemistry and an emotional intensity that comes entirely from “love at first sight”— the characters somehow have deep feelings for each other before the book begins, even though they only officially meet (and hook up) in the first chapter. There’s definitely plenty of steam to the story, and some emotional turmoil as well, but if you’re looking for the slow, gradual development of feelings between three people, this isn’t that book. If you want instalove with a bit of angst, this is for you. For me, the relationship sometimes felt a bit “too much, too soon,” but I give the author full credit here for conveying the intensity of not just the characters’ attraction to each other but also their feelings for each other. Griff, Mal, and Jake each bring unique perspectives to their relationship, and it’s good to see them weather their challenges and get their HEA. All three of them are lovely in their own ways, but I think Griff, the romance novelist and eternal optimist, is my favorite. As a bonus, the supporting characters are (with the exceptions of the villains, of course) interesting, well developed, and kind hearted, and the resort mentioned in the title seems like an almost idyllic place for the characters to to call home— great environment, adorable wildlife, and more.

*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cat Nunez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book by the author and also my first MMM story and I really enjoyed it, I loved the dynamics between Griff and Mal and how they felt attracted to Jake from the start, all of their interactions were nice to read and the story was enjoyable from the first chapter, especially their steamy scenes and how they all navigated their feelings and this new passionate and secret relationship between them.

The setting of the story also was a plus, the workers at the resort were all friendly and they welcomed Griff and Mal from day one. I also loved how the relationship between them started growing, Jake had never been with 2 people at once so it was nice reading his experiences with both of them and how they always found ways to get creative in the bedroom🤭 Their scenes together were really hot sometimes and I loved how at the end they admitted their feelings and they finally got the chance to be all together in front of their family and friends.

The side characters were amazing too, Jake had a great relationship with his uncle and cousin and I loved how close they were and how Jake’s uncle always supported him. Gabe was nice too and I can’t wait to read his own book and see what happens between him, Sam and Zak.

[Julie Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story. The pacing from the second chapter set 6 months after the first/prologue was really good, and I loved the relationship between Mal and Griff, and how they both fell for and wanted to bring Jake into their life; from the moment they decided to all be together, Jake never felt like a third wheel as it was clear how much they all cared about each other. The pacing was good, and there was some drama throughout that made the story a really interesting read. It’s very insta-love (with just a little bit of hesitation on Jake’s side), so if you like that you’ll probably like this.

The novel’s biggest weakness, unfortunately, is in the opening chapter. There was no buildup, everything moved really quickly, and it felt a bit rushed. It honestly took me by surprise; I realise that a hookup without much time getting to know each other was sort of essential to the plot line of the story, but I still feel like it could’ve been expanded on a little bit at least. This is Ana’s first MMM story though, so I guess maybe she was finding her feet with writing a different kind of dynamic? If you push through the awkwardness that is this first encounter though, you’re in for a great story, and I had lot of fun reading it!

[Isel4books · Rating 5 out of 5]

L’appartenenza era più che amore. L’appartenenza significava che avevi un posto, che eri importante, che ne eri degno. E finalmente appartenevo. Appartenevo alle braccia di quei due uomini meravigliosi che erano stati pronti ad aprire la loro bolla per includere me.

Ho già letto di threesome e ognuna di esse anziché sconvolgenti come molti potrebbero pensare mi ha aperto gli occhi verso nuove prospettive di vedere un legame di amore.
Il nostro trio formato da Mal, Griff e Jake ha solo rinsaldato la mia nuova visione e rallegrato il cuore perché quando si ama e si ama veramente si può lasciarsi andare tra le braccia di due e non di una sola altra persona.
Quando poi si ha la possibilità di avere un uomo amorevole così com'è Frank, che ti fa da padre, ti consiglia, avrai in lui sempre un rifugio, allora l'unica cosa da fare è lasciarsi andare senza alcun timore e vivere la felicità che si desidera da sempre.
Una bella storia che si legge velocemente e che soddisfa le emozioni quelle piene di brio e di amore.
Ho letto che il prossimo volume è La vacanza, pensavo che la Ashley ci regalasse la storia di Sam, Zak e Gabe, ma la trama mi ha dato nuovi nomi…Chissà se un domani Ana deciderà di dedicare loro una storia 🫣 io mi metto comoda in attesa 😜
A presto ❤️

[Reading*Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This poly romance is as sizzling hot as it is full of heart. And with sun, surf, and sexy times - times three, "The Resort" is the perfect sudsy summertime beach read.

An impulsive one-time summer fling - a first for all three men - proves not enough, as Jake is the missing piece married couple Mal and Griff didn't know they needed. The red hot attraction, chemistry and love between them is palpable, and all three are such genuine and caring men that one can't help but root for their shared happiness.

Becoming a throuple is not without some mild angst, though, since they're all navigating uncharted waters, plus there's a no-fraternization work rule to contend with. Their HEA is sweet and almost understated in a way - like this story, it's as much about family as it is the three of them - and left me smiling.

I'm glad to see this book is the start of a new poly-themed series, and am already looking forward to the next steamy excursion to the island. I received an advance reading e-copy of this book and have left this honest review voluntarily. (Also read in KU.)