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Third Time's a Charm
To the world I’m beautiful, successful, talented.
The total package.
I’m the founder and owner of the world’s largest animal rescue and adoption center. We can rescue any animal, from a turtle to a lion. And, if we can’t find a pre established sanctuary for it to thrive, we make one.
It’s what I’m good at. It’s where my heart belongs.
Yet, my family doesn’t understand just how content I am in life. They think I’m lonely and need to find love. And, with my sister’s wedding–a week long, grand destination adventure–coming up, the pressure they’ve put on me to find a date is insane.
So I do what any sane woman, who’s totally satisfied with her life the way it is, would do; I get drunk and buy a boyfriend.
Only, there’s a glitch in the supposedly reputable Book-a-Boyfriend’s system and I find myself with; not one, not two, but three men standing at my family’s door on the eve of our travels. Every single one of them are claiming to be my boyfriend, and none of them want to leave.
What the hell am I supposed to do now?
Author's This is a medium-burn, mfmm, why choose/reverse harem standalone romcom. It includes explicit language, and detailed sexual situations. Only intended for audiences 18 or older.
The total package.
I’m the founder and owner of the world’s largest animal rescue and adoption center. We can rescue any animal, from a turtle to a lion. And, if we can’t find a pre established sanctuary for it to thrive, we make one.
It’s what I’m good at. It’s where my heart belongs.
Yet, my family doesn’t understand just how content I am in life. They think I’m lonely and need to find love. And, with my sister’s wedding–a week long, grand destination adventure–coming up, the pressure they’ve put on me to find a date is insane.
So I do what any sane woman, who’s totally satisfied with her life the way it is, would do; I get drunk and buy a boyfriend.
Only, there’s a glitch in the supposedly reputable Book-a-Boyfriend’s system and I find myself with; not one, not two, but three men standing at my family’s door on the eve of our travels. Every single one of them are claiming to be my boyfriend, and none of them want to leave.
What the hell am I supposed to do now?
Author's This is a medium-burn, mfmm, why choose/reverse harem standalone romcom. It includes explicit language, and detailed sexual situations. Only intended for audiences 18 or older.
453 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2024
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March 20, 2024
I am genuinely scared at how many good reviews this book has. It makes me feel like I'm the problem... and maybe I am. The plot was good but I just wasn't feeling the characters...especially their chemistry. Maybe the book wasn't just for me but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be.
April 17, 2025
This was an absolute cheese fest and just when you thought it couldn’t get any cheesier the epilogues came and it was soo beyond cringe 😬
So Kat needs a date to her sisters destination wedding, her mom keeps setting her up with crap men and sick of her meddling her sister talks her into using Book-a-boyfriend. But when applying online there’s a glitch and she ends up submitting 3 applications. She thinks it didn’t work at all but on the day they’re supposed to leave the 3 mmcs turn up and introduce themselves as her boyfriend to her family. So off to Cancun she does with her fake dating harem. It’s like instalove for all of them and the guys initially are competing with each other for her affections but soon realise she likes them all and they like her too much to make her choose so they are all in it together with Kat.
One thing I liked was that even though they were ‘boyfriends for hire’ none of the H’s had ever gotten romantically involved with a client before, not much was given about their histories but I don’t think they were manwhores or anything at all.
There’s some drama because Kats ex is invited to the wedding because his mom and the h’s mom are friends and he outs the fact that Kat initially hired the guys so then she gives a whole big public speech of how it started and how it’s real and she fell for each of them and I just cringed so hard.
Then the epilogues, it’s just constant declarations of love and separate speeches for each man and each man giving speeches of love about Kat, there’s a press interview and then again at their wedding even while she’s giving birth there’s fuckin monologues of how much they all love each other. Like we get it by now, ITS ENOUGH SLICES!
But if you’re in the mood for something light, funny and really cheesy then you might like it.
Multi pov
h29, H ages I don’t think we were told? 🤔
Why choose with no mm
1h, 3 H’s
No owd
Omd- her ex wants her back but she shuts him down hard, so do the guys and then he outs their initial arrangement and the h punches him.
No third act breakup
HEA
Several Epilogues- they give an interview together about their love and the work they’ve joined her in working at her sanctuaries. They propose. They get married. They have a baby. They’re having another baby. They’re still happily together in the future and talk about getting pregnant again.
So Kat needs a date to her sisters destination wedding, her mom keeps setting her up with crap men and sick of her meddling her sister talks her into using Book-a-boyfriend. But when applying online there’s a glitch and she ends up submitting 3 applications. She thinks it didn’t work at all but on the day they’re supposed to leave the 3 mmcs turn up and introduce themselves as her boyfriend to her family. So off to Cancun she does with her fake dating harem. It’s like instalove for all of them and the guys initially are competing with each other for her affections but soon realise she likes them all and they like her too much to make her choose so they are all in it together with Kat.
One thing I liked was that even though they were ‘boyfriends for hire’ none of the H’s had ever gotten romantically involved with a client before, not much was given about their histories but I don’t think they were manwhores or anything at all.
There’s some drama because Kats ex is invited to the wedding because his mom and the h’s mom are friends and he outs the fact that Kat initially hired the guys so then she gives a whole big public speech of how it started and how it’s real and she fell for each of them and I just cringed so hard.
Then the epilogues, it’s just constant declarations of love and separate speeches for each man and each man giving speeches of love about Kat, there’s a press interview and then again at their wedding even while she’s giving birth there’s fuckin monologues of how much they all love each other. Like we get it by now, ITS ENOUGH SLICES!
But if you’re in the mood for something light, funny and really cheesy then you might like it.
Multi pov
h29, H ages I don’t think we were told? 🤔
Why choose with no mm
1h, 3 H’s
No owd
Omd- her ex wants her back but she shuts him down hard, so do the guys and then he outs their initial arrangement and the h punches him.
No third act breakup
HEA
Several Epilogues- they give an interview together about their love and the work they’ve joined her in working at her sanctuaries. They propose. They get married. They have a baby. They’re having another baby. They’re still happily together in the future and talk about getting pregnant again.
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March 21, 2024
I totally want to be part of this family lol . There’s a glitch when signing up for a date and she ends up with three and they all want to be her date .
March 16, 2024
Spice: 4/5
For starters, I want to be a Sharpe family member. This family had me dying with laughing and so jealous of their closeness and protectiveness. I feel like it’s rare to see a sister relationship (in books) that are actually close.
Our FMC was a total boss babe while maintaining her romantic soft side. She’s quick to communicate effectively, solves issues with precision, loves everyone around her fully, and a total babe.
The guys:
Wyatt - a former criminal defense lawyer whose personality fits that job pretty well. Strict, rule following, and dominant (*insert winky face*). He keeps this group on the straight and narrow.
Wilder - a soon to be surgeon with a wild adventures personality. He keeps everyone laughing and having fun.
Emry’s - low key my fave. A silent giant that loves animals as much as Kat. He is the glue to keep everyone together even without realizing it.
This book is full of fun adventures and bonding. No high stress situations but enough drama to keep you turning the page.
For starters, I want to be a Sharpe family member. This family had me dying with laughing and so jealous of their closeness and protectiveness. I feel like it’s rare to see a sister relationship (in books) that are actually close.
Our FMC was a total boss babe while maintaining her romantic soft side. She’s quick to communicate effectively, solves issues with precision, loves everyone around her fully, and a total babe.
The guys:
Wyatt - a former criminal defense lawyer whose personality fits that job pretty well. Strict, rule following, and dominant (*insert winky face*). He keeps this group on the straight and narrow.
Wilder - a soon to be surgeon with a wild adventures personality. He keeps everyone laughing and having fun.
Emry’s - low key my fave. A silent giant that loves animals as much as Kat. He is the glue to keep everyone together even without realizing it.
This book is full of fun adventures and bonding. No high stress situations but enough drama to keep you turning the page.
March 27, 2024
Characters: 3.75 out of 5
Story Arc: 3.75 out of 5
Pacing: 3.5 out of 5
Rounding up to a 4 out of 5 read.
Third Times a Charm is a funny MFMM why choose that would be a great introduction to anyone new to the subgenre.
I won't lie, some of my laughs were not of the haha funny kind, but the, "This is so far beyond reality that my feet are no longer on earth or in its orbit." I was thrown by her outlandish family and their backgrounds as well as what she did for a living and how that was represented...BUT when I suspended belief and read the book for what it was and how it was meant to be read I relaxed into it and really enjoyed it.
The things I loved? Kat's relationship with her sister and the scene where they were drunk and signed up to the Book A Boyfriend website. I laughed hard imagining it because it is something, had the internet been a thing when I was single, I most certainly would have messed with it.
I loved how the author described the characters, and how she built Kat up as a strong independent businesswoman who still had a personality that was feminine and unapologetic.
When she was at her mother's and each of the guys turned up I giggled. Each was so different from the other and that was nice. It allowed the reader to see different sides to our female MC.
Things I wasn't keen on or that pulled me from the story? Other than: the nepotism, the chicken suit stunt IYKYK, and in the beginning Wilder's constant winking, I really can't say there was much. It was a me thing, I just needed to ease into the story.
This is a fast burn, 'why choose', no sword-crossing romance that would be perfect for the first-timer or those wanting to refresh their palate.
Story Arc: 3.75 out of 5
Pacing: 3.5 out of 5
Rounding up to a 4 out of 5 read.
Third Times a Charm is a funny MFMM why choose that would be a great introduction to anyone new to the subgenre.
I won't lie, some of my laughs were not of the haha funny kind, but the, "This is so far beyond reality that my feet are no longer on earth or in its orbit." I was thrown by her outlandish family and their backgrounds as well as what she did for a living and how that was represented...BUT when I suspended belief and read the book for what it was and how it was meant to be read I relaxed into it and really enjoyed it.
The things I loved? Kat's relationship with her sister and the scene where they were drunk and signed up to the Book A Boyfriend website. I laughed hard imagining it because it is something, had the internet been a thing when I was single, I most certainly would have messed with it.
I loved how the author described the characters, and how she built Kat up as a strong independent businesswoman who still had a personality that was feminine and unapologetic.
When she was at her mother's and each of the guys turned up I giggled. Each was so different from the other and that was nice. It allowed the reader to see different sides to our female MC.
Things I wasn't keen on or that pulled me from the story? Other than: the nepotism, the chicken suit stunt IYKYK, and in the beginning Wilder's constant winking, I really can't say there was much. It was a me thing, I just needed to ease into the story.
This is a fast burn, 'why choose', no sword-crossing romance that would be perfect for the first-timer or those wanting to refresh their palate.
April 1, 2024
This was exactly what I needed to read. I feel like I have been reading a lot of darker books lately so a romcom was a great way to mix it up. There were even a few laugh out loud moments.
I could easily see this as a movie, the scenario had the makings of a perfect chic flick. Well, minus the spice. That might be more HBO than Netflix. Definitely a few out there moments but they were still amusing. I loved the dynamic between the FMC and the guys but adding in the family just made it that much better.
If I was going on vacation, this would be the perfect poolside read. Easy and humorous read, a standalone so I don’t need to bring an entire series and it made me smile. Definitely recommend this book.
I could easily see this as a movie, the scenario had the makings of a perfect chic flick. Well, minus the spice. That might be more HBO than Netflix. Definitely a few out there moments but they were still amusing. I loved the dynamic between the FMC and the guys but adding in the family just made it that much better.
If I was going on vacation, this would be the perfect poolside read. Easy and humorous read, a standalone so I don’t need to bring an entire series and it made me smile. Definitely recommend this book.
March 18, 2024
Book a Boyfriend
Can I first say that I so want to be part of the Sharpe family? I mean these people are amazing. And Annabelle? She is truly the best sister ever.
This book was fun to read, need a date for a wedding? Have your sister book you a boyfriend on an app, what could go wrong? This is funny, hot and oh so much fun. I enjoyed every minute of it
Can I first say that I so want to be part of the Sharpe family? I mean these people are amazing. And Annabelle? She is truly the best sister ever.
This book was fun to read, need a date for a wedding? Have your sister book you a boyfriend on an app, what could go wrong? This is funny, hot and oh so much fun. I enjoyed every minute of it
March 26, 2024
Spicy!
What a well written, grab ahold and not let go book. Kat is a fierce FMC that knows what she wants, and it isnt the entitled babyfaced men her mom keeps sending her way. In come Wilder, Wyatt and Emrys. They each offer something different to Kat, but all are needed to make her whole. This book will keep you turning the pages hoping for Kat's HEA. A very spicy read.
What a well written, grab ahold and not let go book. Kat is a fierce FMC that knows what she wants, and it isnt the entitled babyfaced men her mom keeps sending her way. In come Wilder, Wyatt and Emrys. They each offer something different to Kat, but all are needed to make her whole. This book will keep you turning the pages hoping for Kat's HEA. A very spicy read.
September 11, 2024
2,5 stars
January 15, 2025
This book was so silly. I loved Kat’s family so much. I wish we learned more about the guys but oh well. The 7 EPILOGUES was crazy work but i loved it. I liked ethan and belle’s povs so much. It was rom com-y and just a silly palate cleanser read
March 16, 2024
What happens when you have a meddling mother, and your little sister’s upcoming wedding? A three bottle wine night, and the smart idea to “hire” a date! But, what happens when the system glitches, and instead of one fake boyfriend, you get three that all show up at the same time at your parent’s place? A week of breaking rules, finding yourself, and maybe falling in love….
RH-focus is all on the FMC
Spice: 3.5/5
Triggers: pigheadedness of the MMC’s
RH-focus is all on the FMC
Spice: 3.5/5
Triggers: pigheadedness of the MMC’s
March 19, 2024
Family…
Kat, Wilder, Wyatt and Emerys were fun to read about. This has some drama but there is more funny and steamy moments that definitely kept me reading this until the end. Kat’s family were crazy funny and had me laughing with their antics.
When Kat needs to bring a date to her sister’s destination wedding to keep her family out of her business. Her sister turns to an app to help her out. But there must have been an error because three men show up the day they are to leave. Each different and handsome in their own ways. Kat goes along with it pretending she’s dating all three. Before the end real feelings emerge making this trip more interesting everyday.
Kat, Wilder, Wyatt and Emerys were fun to read about. This has some drama but there is more funny and steamy moments that definitely kept me reading this until the end. Kat’s family were crazy funny and had me laughing with their antics.
When Kat needs to bring a date to her sister’s destination wedding to keep her family out of her business. Her sister turns to an app to help her out. But there must have been an error because three men show up the day they are to leave. Each different and handsome in their own ways. Kat goes along with it pretending she’s dating all three. Before the end real feelings emerge making this trip more interesting everyday.
March 18, 2024
A sweet RH rom com and a genuinely funny read. Kathryn (Kat FMC) has to find a date for her sister's wedding as she doesn't want to rely on her mother's poor choices of men. When the app book-a-boyfriend lands her with 3 dates - Wyatt, Wilder and Emrys all with differing personalities and backgrounds. All the fun and games surrounding all of them begin. As well as the ones Kat's family have organised which were not only bazaar but absolutely hilarious. This was a great romantic read with plenty of laughs and lots of steamy scenarios. I really enjoyed reading it.
April 23, 2025
I love this author, as I have read a few things by her before. I tend to love her banter in her stories and in her christmas story, the puns were punny. I did probably land on a 3.5 star for this one, rounded up to 4 for GR.
Kat has everything going for her, except when it comes to her love life. A mistaken promise to her mother to bring a date to her sisters wedding festivities leaves Kat trying to figure out how to fix this. After a night with two much wine, her sister has a brilliant idea. Kat can just hire a boyfriend!
A glitch in the system sends not one, not two, but three boyfriends to her parents home. Enter Wilder, Wyatt, and Emrys. They couldn't be more different both physically and personality wise. Wilder, the fun-loving and thrill-seeking good time. Wyatt the stoic and more serious older man. Emyrs the quiet protector with the dangerously swoony accent. I did have some issues with the guys throughout the story. They were extremely competitive with each other and never once did any of them stop to think or ask Kat what SHE wanted. It was all about them and wanting to win her.
Annabelle and Ethan were amazing side characters and honestly #relationshipgoals. They were so cute together. I loved the extended epilogues so we could see a few years into the future and how things were going. It made me smile and tear up.
The only thing that kept this from having a higher rating for me was the beginning was a little slow for me. I had a hard time connecting to the story at first but once it got to about the 40% mark, things picked up with the wedding shenanigans and I started really enjoying the relationship building, etc. Good solid romance read for me.
Kat has everything going for her, except when it comes to her love life. A mistaken promise to her mother to bring a date to her sisters wedding festivities leaves Kat trying to figure out how to fix this. After a night with two much wine, her sister has a brilliant idea. Kat can just hire a boyfriend!
A glitch in the system sends not one, not two, but three boyfriends to her parents home. Enter Wilder, Wyatt, and Emrys. They couldn't be more different both physically and personality wise. Wilder, the fun-loving and thrill-seeking good time. Wyatt the stoic and more serious older man. Emyrs the quiet protector with the dangerously swoony accent. I did have some issues with the guys throughout the story. They were extremely competitive with each other and never once did any of them stop to think or ask Kat what SHE wanted. It was all about them and wanting to win her.
Annabelle and Ethan were amazing side characters and honestly #relationshipgoals. They were so cute together. I loved the extended epilogues so we could see a few years into the future and how things were going. It made me smile and tear up.
The only thing that kept this from having a higher rating for me was the beginning was a little slow for me. I had a hard time connecting to the story at first but once it got to about the 40% mark, things picked up with the wedding shenanigans and I started really enjoying the relationship building, etc. Good solid romance read for me.
October 18, 2024
Really liked it but was too long, plus other annoying details.
I really enjoyed this one and the interactions with the family.
But I didn't like how long Kat analyzed and internal debated her feelings and relationships with the guys. I feel like too many pages and chapters were spent in this.
Plus, a few times when something happened in one person's pov, we get another rewind of the next person's pov and word for word reintro of the actions. For example, the ex, Brody, came into a breakfast scene with the 3 guys, and Kat saw and interrupted Brody to tell him to leave. This was in one of the guys' pov, but then the next chapter, we are at Kat pov, and we are rewinding to when she notices the ex in the room. It wasn't necessary or needed.
Then, my next issue is Brody, and the whole situation with him being there. He is Kat's ex, who was a manipulative cheat. And her sister couldn't uninvited him? I am sorrbut i don't care who he was in their circles of friends. He shouldn't have been there. If the Sharp family was really as tight neat as it seems, then that baggage shouldn't have been allowed.
And my last thing was one of the epilogues. They get married later on, but we don't get any information on who was really marrying Kat. It was each of the guys say their vows, and that is okay because many why choose books has the group committed in the ceremony, but only one guy is actually married. It just seems as a cop out of not mentioning this.
All in all, it was a good story and interesting read. It is a 3 to 3.5 star read to me but rounded up due to the acknowledgments by the author.
I really enjoyed this one and the interactions with the family.
But I didn't like how long Kat analyzed and internal debated her feelings and relationships with the guys. I feel like too many pages and chapters were spent in this.
Plus, a few times when something happened in one person's pov, we get another rewind of the next person's pov and word for word reintro of the actions. For example, the ex, Brody, came into a breakfast scene with the 3 guys, and Kat saw and interrupted Brody to tell him to leave. This was in one of the guys' pov, but then the next chapter, we are at Kat pov, and we are rewinding to when she notices the ex in the room. It wasn't necessary or needed.
Then, my next issue is Brody, and the whole situation with him being there. He is Kat's ex, who was a manipulative cheat. And her sister couldn't uninvited him? I am sorrbut i don't care who he was in their circles of friends. He shouldn't have been there. If the Sharp family was really as tight neat as it seems, then that baggage shouldn't have been allowed.
And my last thing was one of the epilogues. They get married later on, but we don't get any information on who was really marrying Kat. It was each of the guys say their vows, and that is okay because many why choose books has the group committed in the ceremony, but only one guy is actually married. It just seems as a cop out of not mentioning this.
All in all, it was a good story and interesting read. It is a 3 to 3.5 star read to me but rounded up due to the acknowledgments by the author.
March 11, 2024
*Reverse Harem
*Contemporary
*Multi-PoV
*Holiday-esque vibes
*Strong willed FMC
*Book-A-Boyfriend
*Building Harem (3)
*Medium Burn
*Standalone
Unique concept good delivery!
I must say I can’t remember reading an RH like this, pacing felt a little off at times but I enjoyed the concept and the characters/their relationship kept me reading!
Kathryn is our FMC who’s created a business empire of sanctuary’s for animals to save as many as possible! She’s strong and formidable in her ventures as well as having a kind and caring nature. To avoid her mother meddling in her unsuccessful love life, she decides to hire a boyfriend for her sister’s vacation wedding! Only instead of one boyfriend showing up there’s three, cue the ensuing chaos and drama 😆 Wilder is the wolf card cowboy with a penchant for mischief keeping our girl on her toes; Emerys is the silent brooding beast of a man who connects more it’s animals than humans - an undeniable connection between him and Kat; Wyatt is reserved and certainly comes across as the consummate professional and gentleman whilst hiding a dominant passionate side that makes our girl drool. 🥰 The Sharpe family are hilarious and I love their escapades it’s such a fun read to see their familial connection😁 they certainly put these boys to the test as rivals. Yet they soon realise it may be detrimental to winning Kitty-Kat heart .. can they put aside their differences to create their own family?? The epilohgues were a good addition!
*Contemporary
*Multi-PoV
*Holiday-esque vibes
*Strong willed FMC
*Book-A-Boyfriend
*Building Harem (3)
*Medium Burn
*Standalone
Unique concept good delivery!
I must say I can’t remember reading an RH like this, pacing felt a little off at times but I enjoyed the concept and the characters/their relationship kept me reading!
Kathryn is our FMC who’s created a business empire of sanctuary’s for animals to save as many as possible! She’s strong and formidable in her ventures as well as having a kind and caring nature. To avoid her mother meddling in her unsuccessful love life, she decides to hire a boyfriend for her sister’s vacation wedding! Only instead of one boyfriend showing up there’s three, cue the ensuing chaos and drama 😆 Wilder is the wolf card cowboy with a penchant for mischief keeping our girl on her toes; Emerys is the silent brooding beast of a man who connects more it’s animals than humans - an undeniable connection between him and Kat; Wyatt is reserved and certainly comes across as the consummate professional and gentleman whilst hiding a dominant passionate side that makes our girl drool. 🥰 The Sharpe family are hilarious and I love their escapades it’s such a fun read to see their familial connection😁 they certainly put these boys to the test as rivals. Yet they soon realise it may be detrimental to winning Kitty-Kat heart .. can they put aside their differences to create their own family?? The epilohgues were a good addition!
March 15, 2024
"Embrace the unexpected”
This book was great! I always enjoy Persephone Steels writing. This was my first romcom by her and while she may have not been in the right headspace writing it, (per her conclusion) I think this was a home run!
When Kat and her sister Annabelle get together, trouble is always on the horizon. With Annabelle’s impending wedding in view, their mother is determined for Kat to bring along a new beau. So with drinks coming in and the internet at their fingertips, they come across Book-A-Boyfriend. It all seems too good to be true, so when a computer glitch doesn’t let her submit her request, not once, but three times, she realizes she was better off anyways.
On the day of their flight out, Kat gets a surprise she never expected when not one, not two, but three gorgeous, jaw-dropping, men show up introducing themselves to her family as her boyfriend.
Here’s to an unforgettable wedding!
I seriously loved this! I loved Wilder, Wyatt and Emrys. I couldn’t get enough and the author included just the right amount of backstory to make their falling for each other all that much better! All four of them were smoking and the crazy family antics were hilarious. They all fit together so well, it was purely a match made in heaven!!! Such a good read!
*Overall 5/5
*Hear? 5/5
*Med Burn
*Multiple first person POVs
*MFMM (No MM)
*Ends with multiple HEAs!
This book was great! I always enjoy Persephone Steels writing. This was my first romcom by her and while she may have not been in the right headspace writing it, (per her conclusion) I think this was a home run!
When Kat and her sister Annabelle get together, trouble is always on the horizon. With Annabelle’s impending wedding in view, their mother is determined for Kat to bring along a new beau. So with drinks coming in and the internet at their fingertips, they come across Book-A-Boyfriend. It all seems too good to be true, so when a computer glitch doesn’t let her submit her request, not once, but three times, she realizes she was better off anyways.
On the day of their flight out, Kat gets a surprise she never expected when not one, not two, but three gorgeous, jaw-dropping, men show up introducing themselves to her family as her boyfriend.
Here’s to an unforgettable wedding!
I seriously loved this! I loved Wilder, Wyatt and Emrys. I couldn’t get enough and the author included just the right amount of backstory to make their falling for each other all that much better! All four of them were smoking and the crazy family antics were hilarious. They all fit together so well, it was purely a match made in heaven!!! Such a good read!
*Overall 5/5
*Hear? 5/5
*Med Burn
*Multiple first person POVs
*MFMM (No MM)
*Ends with multiple HEAs!
March 18, 2024
Third Time's A Charm by Persephone Steele is the first book I’m reading by this author and what a book to start with. When I read that it was a why choose romcom; I was a hundred percent looking forward to it. It has over 450 pages but I flew through the reading; it was a lot of fun if I’m being completely honest. It had low drama which I didn’t realize I needed while I was reading this. One of my favorite things about the book was just how funny certain scenes were… a few times I laughed so hard I startled my cat. I absolutely loved the characters of Kat, Emrys, Wyatt and Wilder. Each had their own way of falling for each other. I loved reading how they all figured out how to work out their dynamics together. (I think the internet glitch was fate to meet these men) I also think that all of them compliment each other so well. They’re all a piece of a puzzle that just fit together so well. Overall I just loved how supportive they all are for one another. The final thing I absolutely loved was the extended epilogue; it really just made it for me. I thought the writing was done really well and the plot held steady throughout and kept me entertained the whole time. There’s plenty of humor, steam and romance to keep you hooked. This is definitely a great book to check out.
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
March 19, 2024
Another new author for me for my new author challenge. Not usually a huge fan of romantic comedies but as it was a RH I figured the spice level couldn’t be too bad and was looking for a lighter book so decided to give it a try.
So glad I did. Spice levels a lot higher than expected so that was a bonus and some of the comedy parts were hilarious, some great one liners in there.
Kat FMC is a strong, take no prisoners woman who runs a huge international rescue for animals specialising in endangered animals.
Wyatt is a lawyer with that ever present sense of self control and the need to be in control of situations and other people. Quite dominating 😏
Wilder is a surgeon with the heart of an adventure loving cowboy.
Emrys appears intimidating with his size, tattoos, lack of communication and resting bitch face but what people don’t see is he is so loving and gentle and shares Kat’s passion for animals.
Throw the 4 of them together at a luxury resort with Kat’s whole family (who I really want to adopt me) and a whole host of family fun activities and just wait to see what comes next.
Liked: spice levels, brilliant one liners, character development, relationship development, the family, epilogues, multi POV
Disliked: Too long, pacing issues in several areas, found Wilder and Wyatt names too similar got confusing for first 50% of book
So glad I did. Spice levels a lot higher than expected so that was a bonus and some of the comedy parts were hilarious, some great one liners in there.
Kat FMC is a strong, take no prisoners woman who runs a huge international rescue for animals specialising in endangered animals.
Wyatt is a lawyer with that ever present sense of self control and the need to be in control of situations and other people. Quite dominating 😏
Wilder is a surgeon with the heart of an adventure loving cowboy.
Emrys appears intimidating with his size, tattoos, lack of communication and resting bitch face but what people don’t see is he is so loving and gentle and shares Kat’s passion for animals.
Throw the 4 of them together at a luxury resort with Kat’s whole family (who I really want to adopt me) and a whole host of family fun activities and just wait to see what comes next.
Liked: spice levels, brilliant one liners, character development, relationship development, the family, epilogues, multi POV
Disliked: Too long, pacing issues in several areas, found Wilder and Wyatt names too similar got confusing for first 50% of book
March 14, 2024
I loved this book, it had me laughing hysterically, what could possible go wrong when your sister is getting married and your mother wants you to have a date? Kat's sister Annabella shows up to her apartment with a great idea! Book-A-Boyfriend, fill out the on line application with the qualifications required and then you have a date for the wedding. As Annabella is hitting send of course being a computer it glitches, however, Annabella gets the application to finally go. Sunday before they are to leave for the destination wedding venue, your mother is waiting to see your boyfriend and you are telling her your boyfriend is coming. Mother wants to know where he is Kat says maybe tied up in traffic, about that time the doorbell rings and in comes Wilder saying he is Kat's boyfriend when, the doorbell rings again and in comes Wyatt saying he is Kat's boyfriend, and then the doorbell rings again and in comes Emry saying he is Kat's boyfriend. Kat and Annabella's mother is in shock, Kat bluffs her way and says all three are her boyfriends. Laughing out loud what could possible happen especially when your mother has your ex-boyfriend show up! You really need to read this book and the meaning of what a family is.
March 19, 2024
This was such a fun read. I don’t usually do RomCom but when I saw this one it caught my eye. We have our main female character Kat. She’s loving her life and doesn’t have time for anyone. Unfortunately her mother feels differently and is pushing her to find someone especially for her sister wedding. This brings in the idea to just do a dating site to find someone to go with her. After not one but two glitches she ends up with three men all posing as her boyfriend. Emery, Wyatt and Wilder. They are each very different and bring out something different in her and that she doesn’t want to let go. Now let’s take all this and dump them strait into the family fun of a week in Cancun for the wedding and needless to say shenanigans are unavoidable. It was an absolutely adorable book with plenty of steam and laughs. I loved getting to read the different perspectives and one of my favorite chapters was Ethan’s. This is Kats soon to be brother in law and his chapter just had me giggling. I also just love their happily ever after. It just seemed so perfect for them and the story. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun quick read. It has definitely changed my mind on the trope and will have me looking to try a few others
March 26, 2024
Third Time's a Charm is a modern day romance novel with a why choose twist. Readers get introduced to a young woman named Kat. She's successful and belongs to a powerful family, but romance seems to escape her. What to do? Especially when her mother says she'll find her a date herself?! Yikes! Cue the music, the humor and quite a bit of fun!
Third Times a Charm sees two sisters get up to some antics that lands Kat with not one, not two, but three "fake boyfriends." Sounds like quite the dilemma huh? LOL! You'd think that there'd be some tension and major drama as the guys jockey for prime position, but they seem to get along pretty well. At least in the public eye. LOL! Which is nice. I would have hated to see that play out in front of the family.
The story alternates between the four main characters and while it takes some time to get super steamy...it's worth the wait! Ooooh lala! LOL!
The story feels a little lengthier than was absolutely necessary for me. It comes off as a little drawn out with some unnecessary scenes, but you gotta have more than just the romance "drama" right?
It's a good book, and it's a nice twist on a modern day reverse harem romance.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Third Times a Charm sees two sisters get up to some antics that lands Kat with not one, not two, but three "fake boyfriends." Sounds like quite the dilemma huh? LOL! You'd think that there'd be some tension and major drama as the guys jockey for prime position, but they seem to get along pretty well. At least in the public eye. LOL! Which is nice. I would have hated to see that play out in front of the family.
The story alternates between the four main characters and while it takes some time to get super steamy...it's worth the wait! Ooooh lala! LOL!
The story feels a little lengthier than was absolutely necessary for me. It comes off as a little drawn out with some unnecessary scenes, but you gotta have more than just the romance "drama" right?
It's a good book, and it's a nice twist on a modern day reverse harem romance.
4.5 out of 5 stars
March 12, 2024
What a sensational little read! If I had a holiday and needed a book to take, this is the sort of thing I'd like to hunker down and binge without distractions; be it on a pool lounger or in a snug by the fire.
Third times a Charm is a MFMM RH RomCom.
On the eve of her sisters wedding week get away, Kat and her sister drunkenly decide the best way to stop their parents matching making and meddling in Kats love life is to deceive them by hiring her a boyfriend for the week, using the Book-a-boyfriend website. Unfortunately there's a glitch and the girls believe the submission never went through... oh how wrong they were.
I loved Kats character, she showed just the right amount of spritely, ball busting fireceness we all want from our heroine, while constantly recalling her vulnerable qualities that she was just scared to chance love and I think she was so easy for any reader to relate too whoch really drew me in.
The guys are such a rag tag bunch, like chalk and cheese - no two similar but all of them are what we all hunt for in out book boyfriends, Kats a very lucky girl 😉
It's spicy, hilarious and thoroughly satisfying 💕
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶🌶🌶
Third times a Charm is a MFMM RH RomCom.
On the eve of her sisters wedding week get away, Kat and her sister drunkenly decide the best way to stop their parents matching making and meddling in Kats love life is to deceive them by hiring her a boyfriend for the week, using the Book-a-boyfriend website. Unfortunately there's a glitch and the girls believe the submission never went through... oh how wrong they were.
I loved Kats character, she showed just the right amount of spritely, ball busting fireceness we all want from our heroine, while constantly recalling her vulnerable qualities that she was just scared to chance love and I think she was so easy for any reader to relate too whoch really drew me in.
The guys are such a rag tag bunch, like chalk and cheese - no two similar but all of them are what we all hunt for in out book boyfriends, Kats a very lucky girl 😉
It's spicy, hilarious and thoroughly satisfying 💕
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶🌶🌶
March 14, 2024
Third Times A Charm is a standard rom-com reverse harem and the first book I’ve ever read by author Persephone Steele. And I’ve gotta say, it was exactly what I needed.
The book revolves around Kathryn Sharpe (Kat), the daughter of an A-list actress and a tech guru, but who started a billion-dollar company saving animals. She’s given up on dating, but her meddling mom tells her she needs to bring someone to her sister’s wedding in Cancun. A drunk night with her sister/best friend leads to Kate booking a boyfriend for the weeklong wedding festivities. A glitch in the system leads to three men showing up, all saying they are her boyfriend. And then the real fun begins.
This book has everything a rom-com should have. Sexy men, humour, romance, a meddling mom and sister, a douche of an ex, and a strong heroine that doesn’t need a man but realizes life is better with a partner, or three. Oh! And of course, a lot of hot and steamy sexy time!
I find a lot of books I’ve read lately have been dark, but this one was light. And today, that’s what we all need. So, if you are in a book rut or just want a book with a happy ending, this is definitely a must-read!!!
The book revolves around Kathryn Sharpe (Kat), the daughter of an A-list actress and a tech guru, but who started a billion-dollar company saving animals. She’s given up on dating, but her meddling mom tells her she needs to bring someone to her sister’s wedding in Cancun. A drunk night with her sister/best friend leads to Kate booking a boyfriend for the weeklong wedding festivities. A glitch in the system leads to three men showing up, all saying they are her boyfriend. And then the real fun begins.
This book has everything a rom-com should have. Sexy men, humour, romance, a meddling mom and sister, a douche of an ex, and a strong heroine that doesn’t need a man but realizes life is better with a partner, or three. Oh! And of course, a lot of hot and steamy sexy time!
I find a lot of books I’ve read lately have been dark, but this one was light. And today, that’s what we all need. So, if you are in a book rut or just want a book with a happy ending, this is definitely a must-read!!!
March 14, 2024
I voluntarily reviewed "THIRD TIME'S CHARM" my first read by this author & she didn't disappoint so full family drama, intrigue, laugh out loud moments, ex-boyfriend, buying a date, angst, crazy antics, steamy scenes, twists that makes this an addicting page turner.
Kathryn loves what she does but her family thinks she lonely & with her sister Annabella's upcoming wedding she suggest that Kat Book-a-Boyfriend book it online then she has a date for wedding keeping her mother happy.
Kat asks Annabella where boyfriend is her mother wants to meet him before they leave for the destination wedding, doorbell rings & in walks Wilder saying he's Kat's boyfriend then Wyatt shows up & Emry all saying their boyfriend & their not leaving, so Kat says to her mom that all three are boyfriends, what could possibly go wrong except her mom arranged for her ex-boyfriend to show up.
I definitely recommend to this awsome laugh out loud romance between Kat & her dates, each has their own personilties, but they click you couldn't ask for more, will they get a HEA, it's a must read for sure to see what HAPPENS.
AWESOME HILARIOUS REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE YOU CAN'T MISS I LOVED IT 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Kathryn loves what she does but her family thinks she lonely & with her sister Annabella's upcoming wedding she suggest that Kat Book-a-Boyfriend book it online then she has a date for wedding keeping her mother happy.
Kat asks Annabella where boyfriend is her mother wants to meet him before they leave for the destination wedding, doorbell rings & in walks Wilder saying he's Kat's boyfriend then Wyatt shows up & Emry all saying their boyfriend & their not leaving, so Kat says to her mom that all three are boyfriends, what could possibly go wrong except her mom arranged for her ex-boyfriend to show up.
I definitely recommend to this awsome laugh out loud romance between Kat & her dates, each has their own personilties, but they click you couldn't ask for more, will they get a HEA, it's a must read for sure to see what HAPPENS.
AWESOME HILARIOUS REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE YOU CAN'T MISS I LOVED IT 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
March 29, 2024
I completely adored how much the guys and Kat all clicked from the start. The easy banter and instant chemistry was an amazing bit of foreshadowing. I also love Kat as a whole. She’s sassy, determined, and takes no crap, while also being kind, intelligent, and compassionate. Her love for animals also speaks to me on such a deep level. Which brings me to being slightly disappointed that her passion/job wasn’t more of a main thing in the books. I would have loved to see more of her and her work with the animals. And Emrys helping. The leopards are my favorite part at the end, and I waited I think half the book for them. lol. Emrys is probably my favorite simply for his strong silent type, but also bc of his shared passion for saving animals. Wilder is fun and outgoing, and Wyatt is calm and calculating. Kat found someone for each piece of her personality, to challenge her, but also ride the bumpy rides with her. I adore the progression of their relationship.
I also adore Kats and Annabelle’s nicknames and constant teasing, paired with a fierce protectiveness. Their sibling relationship is so wholesome and I love it.
I also adore Kats and Annabelle’s nicknames and constant teasing, paired with a fierce protectiveness. Their sibling relationship is so wholesome and I love it.
July 13, 2024
I really liked the characters and The Sharpe family! I love a rich eccentric family that will use their wealth to do crazy fun things along with the humanitarian efforts that they find important. I’m not sure if I missed it but there is never any explanation for what Annabelle and Ethan do for a living. Ethan’s POV chapter was an interesting look but also almost completely different from how Kat saw him or the beginning of his relationship with Annabelle.
Wilder, Wyatt & Emrys were great. I hate the whole “Care to put it to the test”
“Well alright then. May the best man win.” - Where could this go wrong. - like the words bet were never used until it was found out.
I liked the connection to the leopards from the beginning and the invisible string of Kat and Emrys.
I think everything after paintball with Brody was unnecessary and uncalled for. I’m not sure why Kat had to let everyone else in on the start of the relationship.
I loved all the epilogues.
Overall it was a cute read. The banter was fun as was all the Sharpe family fun. There were a lot of parts towards the end that I started to skip because it seemed unnecessary and just filler.
Wilder, Wyatt & Emrys were great. I hate the whole “Care to put it to the test”
“Well alright then. May the best man win.” - Where could this go wrong. - like the words bet were never used until it was found out.
I liked the connection to the leopards from the beginning and the invisible string of Kat and Emrys.
I think everything after paintball with Brody was unnecessary and uncalled for. I’m not sure why Kat had to let everyone else in on the start of the relationship.
I loved all the epilogues.
Overall it was a cute read. The banter was fun as was all the Sharpe family fun. There were a lot of parts towards the end that I started to skip because it seemed unnecessary and just filler.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2024
This rom-com was absolutely delicious. It was extremely funny, with laugh-out-loud moments, an amazing family and extended family, and lots of *cough* tension.
I loved reading this story. It is funny in the best of ways and had me covering my mouth at work when I was sneakily reading. The entire Sharp family, including extended, was the best. I loved the way they compete, laugh, tell stories, and just all around play, while somehow still being very tightknit and protective of each other. Ethan providing comedic relief in the hard moments.
Kat, I love her character. Secretly believes in love, but refuses to fall in love? (Hello old friend, I see you.) Even though this book took place over the course of a week, we still see growth in Kat and that is amazing. Wyatt, mmm more please! This dominant personality was *chef's kiss*. Wilder... not my favorite, but he made me laugh. He is exactly as he is supposed to be, he is funny and also has depth. Emrys.... I need one of him.... His character intrigued me the most. Something about the strong, silent, broody, giant of a man spoke to me. When he spoke it was with purpose. He didn't feel the need to fill in the silence and I think that is what I loved so much about him.
All in all this was the perfect read for me inbetween some heavier books!
I loved reading this story. It is funny in the best of ways and had me covering my mouth at work when I was sneakily reading. The entire Sharp family, including extended, was the best. I loved the way they compete, laugh, tell stories, and just all around play, while somehow still being very tightknit and protective of each other. Ethan providing comedic relief in the hard moments.
Kat, I love her character. Secretly believes in love, but refuses to fall in love? (Hello old friend, I see you.) Even though this book took place over the course of a week, we still see growth in Kat and that is amazing. Wyatt, mmm more please! This dominant personality was *chef's kiss*. Wilder... not my favorite, but he made me laugh. He is exactly as he is supposed to be, he is funny and also has depth. Emrys.... I need one of him.... His character intrigued me the most. Something about the strong, silent, broody, giant of a man spoke to me. When he spoke it was with purpose. He didn't feel the need to fill in the silence and I think that is what I loved so much about him.
All in all this was the perfect read for me inbetween some heavier books!
March 10, 2024
“Third Time’s a Charm” was a true feel-good standalone. It made me smile, laugh out loud and just put me in a good mood throughout the entire time I was reading. The moment our fmc meets her three men was easily one of the most hilarious things I’ve ever read. Add a family with some hilarious family traditions on top of that, and I believe everyone will have a hard time not laughing or at least smiling a lot while reading this book.
I have to say, I like people with a competitive streak, and there are plenty of those within this book. It results in three men having a hard time sharing the woman they’re falling for. Luckily, our girl has a big family who’s there for each other whenever times are rough, and who’s willing to put some people in their place when necessary.
I truly enjoyed this contemporary standalone, and it’s one I definitely recommend for people who are losing their faith in love, for those looking for something to lift their spirits, or those who just want to fill their day with smiles.
I have to say, I like people with a competitive streak, and there are plenty of those within this book. It results in three men having a hard time sharing the woman they’re falling for. Luckily, our girl has a big family who’s there for each other whenever times are rough, and who’s willing to put some people in their place when necessary.
I truly enjoyed this contemporary standalone, and it’s one I definitely recommend for people who are losing their faith in love, for those looking for something to lift their spirits, or those who just want to fill their day with smiles.
March 20, 2024
Laugh out loud funny, swoony and super steamy!
I plunged headfirst into this book and couldn't put it down! The FMC, Kat, is a total boss babe and I was sucked in immediately based on her first interaction with a possible blind date! She has a take no nonsense attitude and I loved her!! And I loved her relationship with her sister! This is one of those books that will have you laughing out loud within minutes! The first time she meets her guys- just wow!! I almost fell over laughing! But oh man! These guys are seriously swoony! Wyatt, Wilder and Emrys are total hotness. They each bring something different to the situation, and each brings out a size of Kat she thought she'd lost. They complete each other. Watching them go from faking it to completely falling in love was so satisfying! Also, can I be adopted by the Sharpe family?? This entire family is amazing! Their antics are unbelievably hilarious and I loved reading a book where the family has each other's backs. All in all, absolutely adored everything about this story!
I plunged headfirst into this book and couldn't put it down! The FMC, Kat, is a total boss babe and I was sucked in immediately based on her first interaction with a possible blind date! She has a take no nonsense attitude and I loved her!! And I loved her relationship with her sister! This is one of those books that will have you laughing out loud within minutes! The first time she meets her guys- just wow!! I almost fell over laughing! But oh man! These guys are seriously swoony! Wyatt, Wilder and Emrys are total hotness. They each bring something different to the situation, and each brings out a size of Kat she thought she'd lost. They complete each other. Watching them go from faking it to completely falling in love was so satisfying! Also, can I be adopted by the Sharpe family?? This entire family is amazing! Their antics are unbelievably hilarious and I loved reading a book where the family has each other's backs. All in all, absolutely adored everything about this story!
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