Three Lost Now Found

Three Ties #3.5

by Michelle Dare

The Life of the Party
Hale has a body he loves to show off at work. Being a dancer at Untouchable means he gets to do what he enjoys for a living. It also means he gets to see his best friend, who he’s stupidly in love with, even though they aren’t going there… yet.

The Gentle Lover
Danny won’t cross the line between friendship and more with Hale. Not because he doesn’t love him. It’s that he can’t be who Hale needs. But there is someone else. A tall, handsome someone who Danny’s eyes drift to whenever he’s working at the club.

The Protector
It’s Simon’s job to watch over the employees of Untouchable. Sure, he may watch two of them a little more than the others. How can he not with their gorgeous bodies on display every time they dance? Simon desires but never touches. At least, not until a matchmaker gets involved.

All it takes is a not-so-subtle push to put Hale, Danny, and Simon on the path they’re supposed to be on. Love doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes, it just needs to wait until all the pieces are in place.

Three Lost Now Found is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book four in the Three Ties series. It features a larger-than-life dancer, a teddy bear—who has a lot of love to give—and a guard who gets everything he’s ever wanted. There are best friends to lovers, an age gap, a workplace relationship, and a HEA. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed when read in order.

Please note this was previously published in The Matchmakers anthology.

Genres: M M Romance, M M M, Friends To Lovers, LGBT, Contemporary, Novella, Romance

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2024

About the author

Michelle Dare is a USA Today Bestselling Author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from paranormal to contemporary. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.

https://www.michelledare.com/links

Reviews

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice but simple

I liked this novella but would have preferred it to be a full length book, to bring depth to their back stories. I enjoyed the previous full length books more. This was just a little too rushed for my liking. I feel a bit robbed.

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ 3🌶️

This was an awesome novella and the 4th book of the series. It’s definitely not as long as the other 3 but it has a surprising amount of depth and plot for a novella of its kind. It was refreshing that while it’s a novella with smutty goodness, that wasn’t the purpose of the book.

This book includes the guys from the first two obviously and it’s nice seeing their dynamic and interactions with the 3 MC’s of this book.

🔥1st person, multi POV
🖤 3 delicious men
🔥 club shenanigans
🖤 meddling bosses
🔥 a goat 😂

This was quick and easy to read. It took maybe an hour and change. The writing was super digestible and it’s a great addition to the series!

Read it.
Okay bye.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but this is my honest and voluntary review!

[Sophie Reads Stories · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Three Ties series

Being a novella, it's the shortest one in the 4 part series but it still packs as much heart, passion and heat as the full-length novels.

It was really great to see how Danny and Hale navigated their friendship and mutual attraction with Simon giving them the push, and structure they needed.

It's a great series and fun to read.

[Suzanne Irving · Rating 3 out of 5]

A longer book might tell this story better

I love reading books about three people in a relationship and how they work things out so I tried this book but was ultimately disappointed. Don’t get me wrong it’s not horrible it’s just short and it’s nothing different than too many other books that I have read. I just think it would have been better if it was longer and dug deeper into the relationship.

[Bkwrm24 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hale + Danny + Simon = ❤️

4 Stars ⭐️

Another really sweet m/m/m read in this series, two best friends with different needs sexually but very much in love finally find their missing piece in Simon ❤️. I was a bit disappointed this book was so short. I felt like I didn't really get to know these guys as much as the previous characters and the relationship went from 0 to 100, but it was still very good. I would recommend.

* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *

[Gina Burkart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an intense read that is a pager. This story drawn me in from the very beginning to the very last page of this

[VicReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a super short read. It was nice seeing them navigate their relationship but it just lacked for me. It could have been slightly longer to have a but more depth and character development.

[Sazzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a massive fan of MM books but had never read any where a third was involved. This was a good read but, if I'm honest, you need to read the books before this to get your head around all the other characters mentioned. It isn't essential for the actual story but, as its a short book, it's a lot to take in and work out who's who. Saying that, the spice in this is *chefs kiss *. The 3 MCs all have their own individual personalities (although Hale was a little whiney for my liking but he did fit in well with the dynamic). Definitely worth a read 

[Michelle Elman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun quick read. Very novella-ish. I honestly don’t have a good or bad thing to say about it. It just was a good quick read. Didn’t do much for me.

[Tonya Kloiber · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have adored this series from the very beginning, but this one was not up to the author's usual standards. It's much shorter (YES, I know it's a novella), but that seemed to force everything to move very quickly with little to no plot or relationship development. Yes, we like each other-sleep together-one year later. I can only wish the author had taken the time to flesh out the story like the previous ones, and then this would have been a 5 star read for sure.

[Julie Underhill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Lost Now Found by Michelle Dare is a Three Tier Novella. You may want to read the other books in the series first as they contain situations previously described in them as well as reoccurring characters and what they mean to those featured in this one. Danny, or Deisel which is his professional name, is a dancer at the club Untouchable. He is a somewhat big guy who gives a great performance and is working there not only because he likes it but also to help pay his bills. He has always loved his fellow dancer Hale, or Sierra as he’s called, who loves him back. He is very snarky and a diva but everyone likes him. The problem is that they both like the same things in the bedroom and know that if they started that kind of relationship it would doom everything. Simon is one of the guards at the club and has had his eye on both men, as well as they have theirs on him. He is somewhat shy and knows he could never be the first to approach them because he thinks they would not want him. Dexen Dremest, the owner who has had his story told in a previous book, has seen the way they look at each other and decides to become their matchmaker, as he had done with his brother. This starts a whole chain of events where all the men find what they need in each other and a relationship filled with very hot love scenes and one they continue to build on until the fall in love and want to spend forever with each other. I enjoyed this book as I have the others in the series. This one is a little more light hearted and not as angsty. The three men as are as different as can be with Danny being the gentle giant, Hale being his diva self, and Simon wanting to take control, which is what the other two men desperately want. I liked the situations they found themselves in, with Dexen helping along the way, and especially that they were able to get what they needed in each other. I also enjoyed the cameos of the characters from the other books who helped out and added some fun. I highly recommend this book especially if you like reading about the start of an MMM relationship and watching it grow over time among three men who want more than a one night stand and want to nurture what they have until it becomes their everything.

[Katy · Rating 5 out of 5]

(I received an ARC for this book)

Trigger Warnings include:
mentions of death of loved ones and cheating

Not gonna lie, I’m sad this was a novella. I can’t get enough of the men in this series! Jealous they get time together and I’m just watching from the outside. Some serious platonic FOMO going on! Even though it’s shorter than the rest of the series, their is no less heart! (Or heat for that matter!) Hale and Danny are best friends. And they’ve already had the “we can’t, so we shouldn’t” conversation. How refreshing?! Toss in the resident matchmaker striking again, and everything starts to fit together the way it’s meant to. I was NOT ready for the sweet wooing! Even though Hale and Danny have a strong bond, Simon has no trouble fitting right in. The possessiveness, protective personalities, not to mention the reassurance. My heart was yet again stolen by men in Dremest!

My Favorite Quotes:
• “You’re going to keep me on my toes, aren’t you?” “I’m going to keep you on your back while I ride you. That sounds like much more fun.”
• “Maybe it’s you we were missing. You’re the one we need.”
• “Would you control me? Overpower me, make me feel?”
• “Strip. I want us all naked and you two taking turns with me inside you.”
• “I can’t stop thinking about what it would feel like to have your c!m painting my insides.”
• “Own me.”
• “Eyes on me. In a few minutes you can watch me f!ck him while he feasts on you.”
• “Do you think your !ss was meant to be mine too?”
• “Come for us. Show us how much you want us.”
• “I’m where I want to be.”

7/10 Dirty Birdy
4/10 Age Gap
8/10 Friends to Lovers
4/10 Workplace Romance
8/10 Series

This is my review for Three Souls Who Break
This is my review for Three Ties to Bind

[DebbieReadsBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Independent reviewer for GRR, I was gofted my copy of this book.

This is book 4 in the Three Ties series. It can be read as a stand alone, but I think it would be better to read the other 3 books first. It will give you a better picture of this group of men. They were 4, 4 and 5 stars respectively from me. This one? 5 stars again!

Hale and Daniel work a dancers at Untouchable. Simon is security. They all watch each other, thinking the other doesn't see. But someone else sees. It just takes a little shove in the right place, for all the dominoes to fall.

I loved this! Lemme tell you particularly why. Books one through 3 are longer books, some 250-300 pages and books one and two were harder to read because of the long paragraphs of internal monologues from all 6 men. Book three, this reason was why I LOVED that book. And because this is a short book, some 80 odd pages, we don't have as much space for massive ramblings. We get some, yes, and what was here was absolutely the right amount for these guys and their book. But I loved that it was shorter.

It's steamy, oh yes! Once things start moving, all three men are all in. I loved that Simon was the piece that was needed for Hale and Daniel to finally admit their feelings for each other. They both knew they couldn't give the other what they needed, and Simon was that final piece.

It's not ever so emotional, because it's short but there is enough to make you feel for all three of them at some point or other.

All the guys from the other books pop up at some point or other and I loved that.

Is this the last book in the series, or will there be more?? *she says, fingers crossed! I'd love to catch up with everyone again!

5 full and shiny stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 4 out of 5]

THREE LOST NOW FOUND is a too-short novella in the THREE TIES series. We meet Danny (Diesel) and Hale (Sierra) who both dance, and Simon, who is a guard at the club. Danny and Hale have been in love with each other for a long time but they know it won't work as they both want the same things - and not in a good way! What, or rather who, they need is Simon. He is a guard which fully suits his protective nature.

Oh, boy! I need more of these guys! Danny is a favourite of mine and I loved seeing him with Simon. Hale is a brat but you don't hold that against him! You have steamy times but you also have conversations as they work out how it's going to work and if it's what they all want.

I loved seeing Dexen work his magic and the others who keep him on his toes, but for me, it was all about Danny, Hale, and Simon.

Smoothly written, fast-paced, and oh-so-good, this was a brilliant addition to the series and definitely recommended by me.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 30, 2024

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Glad to read their story but I wish it was longer

I've read the other books in the Three Ties series and also the two published so far in the Ruined & Relinquished series and I've enjoyed seeing every triad find each other and fall in love. Dexen's club, Untouchable, has featured throughout and we've caught glimpses of Sierra, Diesel and Simon along the way.
Hale (Sierra) was a mouthy brat, Danny (Diesel) was a gentle soul and Simon was a protector and I loved all three characters. Danny and Hale loved each other but couldn't act on it but there was also an obvious spark between all three men that would combust if only they could all get over their fears. Danny was absolutely my favourite, bless him.
I liked what there was but their story could have been longer. I like novellas but sometimes they're too rushed because the characters deserve more of your time and that's what I felt here. It started out well, showing us each man with a little bit of background to understand their personal histories and a third party to nudge them in the right direction, but then it was all 'wham bam, thank you, man' and it was all over far too quickly. I hope we see more of them and I expect they'll feature in Milo's story (Hale's brother) Ballads of Lines Blurred.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

********** Contains Spoilers**********

I’m pretty new to Michelle Dare’s work as I’ve only read her Isle of Ostin Series, which I really enjoyed so I have no doubt that I’ll throughly enjoy this series as well. I thought this was a good addition to the Three Ties Series. This was a very quick and enjoyable read but I do wish that Danny, Hale & Simon got a full length book but that’s because I usually don’t enjoy novellas much since there isn’t time for the relationship to build, so they’re always instalove. I didn’t mind this one as much because Danny and Hale are best friends and they along with Simon all work together at Untouchables so they weren’t strangers meeting and instantly falling in love.

I thought they were great together and their chemistry was off the charts. Danny and Hale needed Simon so they could work, as even though they loved each other they never went there because they knew they wouldn’t work, as they need the same things within a relationship and Simon is the perfect man for the job. I’m really looking forward to reading Ruined & Relinquished Series next which is set within this universe, as well as more books from Michelle Dare in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others. 

[EvaReadsWithDog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished reading the story of Simon, Danny and Hale in just a couple of hours and it wasn’t enough! I wanted more of these three men who just had to wait for everything to finally click and all pieces of the puzzle to fall in place.
Danny and Hale are best friends, coworkers, stupidly in love with one another but have never crossed the fine line between friendship and that something more… Simon is one of the guards at the club where Danny and Hale work as dancers. He likes control in his life, at home, at work. He is a protector, burned by his last relationships. He has noticed the two dancers and they have noticed him. But no one is taking the first step… till someone decides to play Cupid for those three who look but never touch.
This is book 4 in the “Three Ties” series. It is a sweet and steamy read, low angst, with humor, all the guys from the previous books who I adore and an HEA that comes to those who have faith and a little help from their friends. Oh... and food, because it's the way to Hale's... heart.
And as Dexen says: “It’s in the water, Si. Take a sip, drink in the good life.”.

Thank you Michelle for trusting me with this arc.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the Three Ties series, all centering around the club Untouchables, and with a different throuple forming in each one. This one has Simon, Danny (Diesel), and Hale (Sienna), all working at the club. Danny is the owner’s bodyguard and bodyguard for the dancers, and Danny and Hale as two of the dancers at the club. The three men have been eying each other for a time, but no one has had the nerve to make a move until Dex, the owner, sets Simon up on a date with Danny, then Hale. All three are interested in pursuing a relationship as a threesome, and so it begins.
Very low angst, high heat short story with memorable characters and crossovers from books 1&2, cats and puppies, screaming goats, a matchmaking boss, and a supportive found family. I hope the author can continue to add to this series, maybe one with Romeo or Milo next. There must be more handsome bodyguards or other employees anxious to connect with either of these three for another throuple and an addition to the growing found family. More, please.
A great read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Anne Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read these men are just lush!
I’ve read all the books in this series, called three ties and I’ve got to say I’m a huge fan. This one was about two dances called Hale and Danny. Who have been in love with each other for a long time the problem is that they both want the same things they are both bottoms and they want a man who will make them feel protective and that’s the one thing they can’t offer each other.
Both men find this in Simon, who is an employee of untouchable the club where the boys dance. You see both Danny and Hale have feelings for him and Simon has always felt protective about them and he has a strong desire to be the man they need. The passion between these three is just off the charts honestly for such a short read Michele Dare managed to get a lot of feeling and emotions throughout this book. It was great to see the guys from the previous books and of course I have to mention Dexen who was playing matchmaker, he gets bragging rights for this match
A fantastic read and I can’t wait for book 5.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC COPY BOOK REVIEW**

"Family is who your soul connects with. Who you recognize as one of your own."

Just let me say those of you who are familiar with @m_dare books...Three Lost Now Found is just a tad bit different...very low angst with her humor that I love..she brings it with the beautiful coming together of 3 broken men who bring out the best of each other..3 men who fit in ways that if it was just two it would be off and would not work...that it would not be complete if the third person was not involved..

Going back to Dremest, PA is always a freaking treat for me...because I know @m_dare
will bring me, my favorite guys from the previous books even though they are in the background..and have us falling for three more men who each have a quality that draws me in...with with this one..there is Simon...the protective...the possessive..the growly man...the I want to control you type guy..then there is Danny, or should i say Diesel which is his stage name..is the big guy with the muscles..and the teddy bear personality..that is so vulnerable and just a big cinnamon roll..with a heart of gold..who just wants to be controlled..and last bit not least Hale, or his stage name Sierra is the hilarious..I am gonna say whatever comes to my mind..life of the party..always on the go..but hides the hurt he feels.

With years of pining between best friends Danny and Hale...and knowing that they would not work..due to both being bottoms and scared it would ruin the friendship they cherish...they both find themselves attracted to Simon, the bodyguard at the club they dance at and the feelings being mutual with Simon..Dex, their boss decides to step in and be matchmatcher and brings these men in each others orbit...where Danny and Hale find that Simon is what will not only add to the chemistry that they have but make them burn even brighter and makes all of their fantasies come true..

It is a quick and fun read with moments of screaming goats, meddling bosses, best friends to lovers, workplace romance, with a side of male exotic dancers, a big burly man who loves his cat..and finding out food is the way to Hale's d*ck..😂..

[Nina Diab · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the dynamic between Hale, Danny, and Simon. I loved the love between Danny and Hale, but they couldn't work in the bedroom.

'The man who made my heart beat faster.
The man I would do anything for, except the one thing he needed.
I couldn’t top him. I couldn’t love him like he deserved. I could only love him as a friend.
It was why we didn’t work that way.'

I liked the bond between them. Danny was really sweet. I'm torn between him and Simon for my favorite. Hale could be sassy and made me laugh at times.

“Hey, go over there and lick his [Simon] neck. See what happens.”
My gaze snapped to him. “Are you insane?”
He patted me on the arm. “You already know I am.”

Simon liked to be in control, but I also liked that he was a bit shy and never approached Danny or Hale. Dex decided to play matchmaker again and push the three together. I liked Simon's possessiveness. And the heat and chemistry between the three of them was scorching. A fun, quick read. 5 stars

[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 4 of the Three Ties series and the only book of the series that I have read. I was able to fully enjoy the book without having read the earlier books first. This is the story of Hale, Danny and Simon. Hale and Danny are both dancers at the same club Untouchables and best friends. While they both love each other, they know that they can't give each other what they need. So they stay firmly in the friend zone. Simon is security at the club and is infatuated with both Danny and Hale. None of them are brave enough to approach the other for fear of making things difficult. Luckily their overall boss and self appointed matchmaker Dexen has no such problem. This is their story. I liked the connection between the characters. And how they worked together to ensure everyone was on the same page. It is written well and easy to read. I enjoyed the book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a Game of Chess, Someone Has to Move! . . .

Hale (Sierra), a dancer at “Untouchable”, loves his job which keeps him close to his best friend Danny, who is also a dancer. He definitely has feelings for Danny but hasn’t made that known. In the meantime, Hale is also keeping an eye on Simon, the guard, but again makes no move to let him know. Overthinking the issue, he figures Simon would not be interested and doesn’t bother to make his own interest known to Simon to find out the truth. In the meantime, Danny (Diesel), the object of Hale’s affection, is content to stay friends with Hale. However, Danny is also attracted to Simon, the same guard Hale is thinking about. And Simon the guard is actually interested in both of them, but has never let them know! So when Dexen Dremest, the owner of Untouchable, decides to play matchmaker for the three of them and intervenes in their stalemate of inactivity, will the sparks finally fly?

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

I loved finally seeing Diesel (Danny) and Sierra (Hale) finally get their HEA. If you have followed the Three Ties series and even the spin off, Ruined and Relinquished, you have caught glimpses of these two dancers in the background and even of Simon, the bodyguard for Dexen.

I have loved this series from the start and I loved seeing more of sassy Hale, getting to know the quiet Danny better, and founding out that Simon loves control…just what the other two crave!

“Own me.” - Danny to Simon…so hot!!

Though this book is shorter than the others, it is not lacking for depth and obviously the heat is ALL there!! I wish these three had a longer story…we need to see more of Simon and Danny!!!

I definitely enjoyed getting to see all the other throuples from the series. I love this found family!

[Babara-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

THROUPLE LOVE MMM❤️

I never read the other three books in the Ties that Bind series but this book can be read as a standalone!

I am not a fan of MMM but the blurb intrigued and the storyline and characters did not disappoint!

Enter the world of West Dremest where an elite strip club Untouchable resides and this is where the owner Dexen plays matchmaker as he extends his family…

“It’s about more than blood. Family is who your soul connects with. Who you recognize as one of your own.”

I loved the dynamic of Danny (Diesel), Hale(Sierra) and Simon. Each character had their own character traits that made their throuple complete!

They were funny, sweet, growly and protective which made them unique!

“We were three hearts beating together. Three souls rejoicing. Three men who found love”

I voluntarily received an ARC from GRR for an honest review.

[L H · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting that Hale, Danny and Simon were very careful with one another even before they became a committed throuple. Each was interested in the other two but neither Hale or Danny is ready to approach Simon, though Hale flirts. Simon has been burned by another dancer so he is wary about trying again for that reason with these two who are dancers and he thinks they can't be interested. Hale and Danny are good friends who love and are attracted but realize that what they could have if they cross the line will not be enough. But all together they work and thank goodness they have a friend at the club, Dex, who pushes them to acknowledge they have the feelings for one another and to give them a try. It works out in a big way for all of them. This was quirky, steamy and sweet.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Avery · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I feel you. It’s special to fall in love, but when you fall in love times two, well, that’s the sweetest thing in the world.”

The cutest novella ever! I love the Three Ties series, where three truly is the perfect number. This novella wasn’t even on my radar, I had no idea it was coming but I am so glad it did. Simon, Hale and Danny are amazing characters, so sweet and a perfect fit for each other. Their story arc was complete, but I would have loved to have seen more of these men. And even in a short novella there was enough time to see some of my other favorite characters from this world, which is always fun!

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Ladyofthelibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Michelle through her Reckless and Ruined series. It takes a strong author to be able to write a poly relationship and do it well. Michelle nails it! EVER. SINGLE. TIME.

Three Lost Now found is a friends/body guard to lovers romance. I swooned so many times during this quick trip to MMM heaven. I love the glimpses of known characters! Drexen thinking he’s a regular matchmaker was perfection. 😍 If you want a swoon-worth trip back to Michelle Dare’s wonderful world…. Make sure you catch Three Lost Now Found!

I hope we see more of them in the future! Stop by Untouchable and be sure to say hi to Hale, Danny, and Simon…. 🥹.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Three Lost Now Found: An MMM Romance Book 4 of Three Ties. Danny and Hale are best friends who are in love with each other but they can’t give each other what they need. Simon is attracted to both Danny and Hale. Thanks to Dexen seeing what they don’t they are now going to try dating. The three of them together. It’s a thing in Dremest, three guys loving each other. I loved this storyline and the characters. Sometimes you don’t choose who you love, love chooses you. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Likes2Explore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this sweet and spicy MMM short Romance about 3 co-workers who get a little nudge from their boss to help make their fantasy of a relationship a reality. I liked that you get the POV from all 3 MC's and can feel the development of chemistry and feelings of love through the story.

"Along the way, we not only found each other but also a family I wasn't expecting"

If you like MMM Romance I recommend giving this a try. This is a quick and easy read with sweet tender moments throughout that held my attention from beginning until the end with a HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.