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Odd Man Rush
When my best friend tells me she’s finally following her dreams and starting her own business, I couldn’t be happier. Since college, we’ve talked about creating a website where people of all types can feel free to be themselves and explore what turns them on. So when she asks me to run it with her, I’m all in.
Until she asks me to sleep with her and her husband, and post it on the website.
I’ve loved her my whole life, but she chose a different path to please her parents. A path that led her to her wonderful hockey pro husband. If I accept her offer, I’d be her dirty secret all over again, and I don’t know if my heart can withstand it.
But when my apartment goes under construction, I’m stuck living with the two people I should be keeping my distance from. The forced proximity brings us closer in ways I never would’ve imagined, and now that we’ve started, I don’t know how we’ll be able to stop when it’s time for me to move back out.
No one can know about the things the three of us are doing. There’s too much at stake.
But even though we’re careful to hide our identities, nothing stays hidden on the internet for long...
Until she asks me to sleep with her and her husband, and post it on the website.
I’ve loved her my whole life, but she chose a different path to please her parents. A path that led her to her wonderful hockey pro husband. If I accept her offer, I’d be her dirty secret all over again, and I don’t know if my heart can withstand it.
But when my apartment goes under construction, I’m stuck living with the two people I should be keeping my distance from. The forced proximity brings us closer in ways I never would’ve imagined, and now that we’ve started, I don’t know how we’ll be able to stop when it’s time for me to move back out.
No one can know about the things the three of us are doing. There’s too much at stake.
But even though we’re careful to hide our identities, nothing stays hidden on the internet for long...
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Kristen Granata
19 books2,983 followersKristen Granata is a bestselling romance author known for writing inspirational, emotional stories with realistic characters who struggle through the darkest parts of life and come out stronger on the other side.
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When she's not teaching or writing, Kristen is reading, tripping over something, indulging in her messy love affair with popcorn, and annoying her wife and step-daughters by incessantly singing along to The Greatest Showman soundtrack.
Kristen was born in Brooklyn, New York. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife & her two step-daughters.
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Kristen openly shares her mental health struggles with depression and anxiety. Her message is a beacon of hope to anyone who is suffering: You are not alone. She delicately weaves this theme into her writing, and demonstrates the ability of love to heal after tragedy.
When she's not teaching or writing, Kristen is reading, tripping over something, indulging in her messy love affair with popcorn, and annoying her wife and step-daughters by incessantly singing along to The Greatest Showman soundtrack.
Kristen was born in Brooklyn, New York. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife & her two step-daughters.
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May 21, 2024
As someone who is poly, this is one of the best MFF poly books out there. The representation was beautifully done and I finally have a read I could relate to my personal life. I do wish there was a little bit more hockey but nonetheless I was so happy with the teams actions. I don’t want to spoil anything but it was definitely a surprise the way they supported their teammates. Such a fantastic book about love and romance and being true to yourself. Highly recommend!
July 16, 2024
I really, really wanted to like this book as it was FFM and Hockey romance and that sounded SO GOOD. Unfortunately, this one fell flat for me.
There were a few things I liked. The spice was good and felt like there was a good variety in that, along with the MMC seeming to be a golden retriever type, which I always love. He was probably the only really redeeming character for me, as the FMCs were either fine or I didn’t like at all.
Unfortunately, there was a lot more that I didn’t enjoy. Some of it was personal preference, but some was the writing style. I found the writing to be a bit elementary. The beginning part felt really rushed, like we were just getting force fed the information to catch up to the present. I didn’t connect with the characters due to this, and then felt like a lot of what happened with the plot in the present didn’t make sense for their past.
I don’t think the description was fitting for the book, as this wasn’t a “best friend joins a marriage” book, but a serious-ex-girlfriend-who-happened-to-first-be-your-best-friend-before-you-had-a-4-year-relationship-in-college-then-broke-her-heart-then-years-later-ask-her-to-make-videos-for-”fun” book. It felt like it cheapened their earlier relationship and I couldn’t understand Kourtney not comprehending why Celeste wouldn’t want to jump into having sex with her again. It’s a VERY different book when its best friend vs ex-girl friend. In general, I really didn’t like Kourtney’s character. She felt selfish and immature and I found myself rolling my eyes a lot. She has growth but I nearly DNFd due to her multiple times.
I also found the transgender character in this book was not handled well. It felt very tokenized and she was dead named. While I appreciated the author trying to be inclusive, this was a really poor representation for this and honestly gave me a lot of bad feelings FOR the character. They were not taken care of by the author at all.
Also, this was marketed as a hockey book and there is literally like one minor hockey scene and then a scene at the end with the whole team (but had nothing to do with hockey). Maybe the first book had more hockey, but I would NOT consider this a sports romance.
I ended up skim reading the last 40% of the book. I just never was able to connect with the two FMCs and ended up getting really annoyed by Kourtney. I also just really didn’t like the writing style and frankly thought it was poorly written. I described it to one friend like a soap opera - it tried to be complex and dramatic but just felt kind of cheap.
I know others have loved this book and I’m happy for them, but I thought overall the writing and pacing was poorly done and didn’t enjoy the characters. The spice at least made up for it.
As always with a critical review, these are my personal opinions. This is not a negative reflection of the author or other readers who liked it. This book was just not for me, but I hope others are able to read and enjoy!
There were a few things I liked. The spice was good and felt like there was a good variety in that, along with the MMC seeming to be a golden retriever type, which I always love. He was probably the only really redeeming character for me, as the FMCs were either fine or I didn’t like at all.
Unfortunately, there was a lot more that I didn’t enjoy. Some of it was personal preference, but some was the writing style. I found the writing to be a bit elementary. The beginning part felt really rushed, like we were just getting force fed the information to catch up to the present. I didn’t connect with the characters due to this, and then felt like a lot of what happened with the plot in the present didn’t make sense for their past.
I don’t think the description was fitting for the book, as this wasn’t a “best friend joins a marriage” book, but a serious-ex-girlfriend-who-happened-to-first-be-your-best-friend-before-you-had-a-4-year-relationship-in-college-then-broke-her-heart-then-years-later-ask-her-to-make-videos-for-”fun” book. It felt like it cheapened their earlier relationship and I couldn’t understand Kourtney not comprehending why Celeste wouldn’t want to jump into having sex with her again. It’s a VERY different book when its best friend vs ex-girl friend. In general, I really didn’t like Kourtney’s character. She felt selfish and immature and I found myself rolling my eyes a lot. She has growth but I nearly DNFd due to her multiple times.
I also found the transgender character in this book was not handled well. It felt very tokenized and she was dead named. While I appreciated the author trying to be inclusive, this was a really poor representation for this and honestly gave me a lot of bad feelings FOR the character. They were not taken care of by the author at all.
Also, this was marketed as a hockey book and there is literally like one minor hockey scene and then a scene at the end with the whole team (but had nothing to do with hockey). Maybe the first book had more hockey, but I would NOT consider this a sports romance.
I ended up skim reading the last 40% of the book. I just never was able to connect with the two FMCs and ended up getting really annoyed by Kourtney. I also just really didn’t like the writing style and frankly thought it was poorly written. I described it to one friend like a soap opera - it tried to be complex and dramatic but just felt kind of cheap.
I know others have loved this book and I’m happy for them, but I thought overall the writing and pacing was poorly done and didn’t enjoy the characters. The spice at least made up for it.
As always with a critical review, these are my personal opinions. This is not a negative reflection of the author or other readers who liked it. This book was just not for me, but I hope others are able to read and enjoy!
October 20, 2023
unfortunately this wasn’t for me!
October 2, 2023
✨ ARC review ✨
Are you kidding?! This was so delicious I could not put it down
- FFM/poly relationship
- Forced proximity
- Found family
- Friends to lovers
- Jason is Greek 🫠
Jason, Kourtney and Celeste have been an inseparable trio since they were teenagers, as they grew up they grew apart, but chance brings them back together. Kourtney and Jason are married and after Celeste has to move in temporarily, fantasies arise and the two ask Celeste to join them, which she agrees to but only for a short time and only to help Kourtney with her newest business venture, a dating website featuring intimate adult videos.
Everything about this was written with such love and care but also realism, showing that unfortunately not everyone is going to be supportive of you and some of the choices you make but there will always be people that ARE supportive aswell and there for you when you need them.
All 3 of the MCs go through their struggles in this book
Jason- being a NHL star and the potential repercussions being in a throuple could bring to his career
Kourtney- knowing how hard it will be to come out to her catholic parents and the potential for them to not approve
Celeste- feeling like the outsider and not wanting to be kept a secret by the people she loves the most
But one thing remains constant throughout, and that is love. There is so much love and support between the three. They are confident in their love and are finally going to live for them and no one else.
And truthfully this is one of the hottest books I’ve read in a while. The smut scenes between the three of them.. 🥵 omg brilliant
Are you kidding?! This was so delicious I could not put it down
- FFM/poly relationship
- Forced proximity
- Found family
- Friends to lovers
- Jason is Greek 🫠
Jason, Kourtney and Celeste have been an inseparable trio since they were teenagers, as they grew up they grew apart, but chance brings them back together. Kourtney and Jason are married and after Celeste has to move in temporarily, fantasies arise and the two ask Celeste to join them, which she agrees to but only for a short time and only to help Kourtney with her newest business venture, a dating website featuring intimate adult videos.
Everything about this was written with such love and care but also realism, showing that unfortunately not everyone is going to be supportive of you and some of the choices you make but there will always be people that ARE supportive aswell and there for you when you need them.
All 3 of the MCs go through their struggles in this book
Jason- being a NHL star and the potential repercussions being in a throuple could bring to his career
Kourtney- knowing how hard it will be to come out to her catholic parents and the potential for them to not approve
Celeste- feeling like the outsider and not wanting to be kept a secret by the people she loves the most
But one thing remains constant throughout, and that is love. There is so much love and support between the three. They are confident in their love and are finally going to live for them and no one else.
And truthfully this is one of the hottest books I’ve read in a while. The smut scenes between the three of them.. 🥵 omg brilliant
December 13, 2023
“You’ve been ours from the beginning, kókkino. We’ve just been waiting for you to believe it.”
Kourtney, Celeste, and Jason have been best friends since High School. And Kourtney has always loved them both, but never had it in her to tell her closed-minded parents she was bisexual and face the inevitable fallout of it.
But over the years, whenever the three grew apart, fate found a way to bring them together again. And that's how they are now, years later, the three of them again in the same city.
Celeste needs to leave her apartment for three weeks, with nowhere else to go, Kourtney and Jason, now married, invite her to stay at their house — because of course they do. Maybe it's the push they need to finally give in to what they really want. I fucking love forced proximity!
This book is super fast-paced but it doesn't feel rushed at all. I wish it was longer though, but just because I wanted more of them.
A shout-out to the author for writing such a great MMC. When it comes to FFM books, I'm usually so smitten by the women that I barely pay attention to the man. That was NOT the case here. I think Jason might be my favorite character, but Celeste is not far behind because switch and bratty characters are my weaknesses. I had a hard time with Kourtney, mostly because I could relate to her struggles and it triggered me a little. However, her growth was so rewarding, that I got all teary-eyed.
And the smut, holy shit, the smut! I knew it would be hot. Was I ready? I sure wasn't. It. Was. So. Fucking. Hot. FFM always hits different and I'll die on this hill.
It was also my first book by this author, but I'll definitely be reading more of her backlist! I hope she writes more FF/FFM in the future — and, with luck, revisits this throuple because I'd love to see more of them!
Finally the smut goddesses heard my plea, and more FFM books are being written! Yet there's still hate toward these amazing authors who dared to write about bisexual women having a little fun. So here's another plea: if you like these stories, support those authors however you can!
(And this is my friendly reminder for you to check the TW before dive in, just in case)
Kourtney, Celeste, and Jason have been best friends since High School. And Kourtney has always loved them both, but never had it in her to tell her closed-minded parents she was bisexual and face the inevitable fallout of it.
But over the years, whenever the three grew apart, fate found a way to bring them together again. And that's how they are now, years later, the three of them again in the same city.
Celeste needs to leave her apartment for three weeks, with nowhere else to go, Kourtney and Jason, now married, invite her to stay at their house — because of course they do. Maybe it's the push they need to finally give in to what they really want. I fucking love forced proximity!
This book is super fast-paced but it doesn't feel rushed at all. I wish it was longer though, but just because I wanted more of them.
A shout-out to the author for writing such a great MMC. When it comes to FFM books, I'm usually so smitten by the women that I barely pay attention to the man. That was NOT the case here. I think Jason might be my favorite character, but Celeste is not far behind because switch and bratty characters are my weaknesses. I had a hard time with Kourtney, mostly because I could relate to her struggles and it triggered me a little. However, her growth was so rewarding, that I got all teary-eyed.
And the smut, holy shit, the smut! I knew it would be hot. Was I ready? I sure wasn't. It. Was. So. Fucking. Hot. FFM always hits different and I'll die on this hill.
It was also my first book by this author, but I'll definitely be reading more of her backlist! I hope she writes more FF/FFM in the future — and, with luck, revisits this throuple because I'd love to see more of them!
Finally the smut goddesses heard my plea, and more FFM books are being written! Yet there's still hate toward these amazing authors who dared to write about bisexual women having a little fun. So here's another plea: if you like these stories, support those authors however you can!
(And this is my friendly reminder for you to check the TW before dive in, just in case)
September 8, 2024
Hated Courtney
January 5, 2026
1.5/5
Okay you know what, I’ve been trying to write a review for some time, but every time I think about this book, my brain wants me to forget about everything I read, so I’m just gonna say that I feel like this book is marketed wrongly. Celeste is said to be just a best friend to Kourt, meanwhile it turns out (in the 2nd or 3rd chapter) that Celeste and Kourtney DATED for 4 years. FOUR YEARS. Jason and Kourtney were a couple too btw (but in high school, they broke up just before college). They ALL were friends back then.
And if it wasn’t for Jason, I wouldn’t enjoy some parts of it at all. He saved that book for me.
Okay you know what, I’ve been trying to write a review for some time, but every time I think about this book, my brain wants me to forget about everything I read, so I’m just gonna say that I feel like this book is marketed wrongly. Celeste is said to be just a best friend to Kourt, meanwhile it turns out (in the 2nd or 3rd chapter) that Celeste and Kourtney DATED for 4 years. FOUR YEARS. Jason and Kourtney were a couple too btw (but in high school, they broke up just before college). They ALL were friends back then.
And if it wasn’t for Jason, I wouldn’t enjoy some parts of it at all. He saved that book for me.
February 14, 2025
Щоб написати відгук на цю книгу мені знадобилось чимало часу, і допомоги “google” 🫣 тому що в цій книзі зображено поліаморні стосунки - я ніколи не стикалася з розкриттям такої теми, тим більше любовної лінії між двома жінка та одним чоловіком🙃 а ще багато теми лгбт👌🏻
Головні герої: Кортні, Селеста та Джейсон (усім героям 29 років).
Кортні — допомагає батькам в сімейному бізнесі, та мріє створити веб-сайт знайомств який буде комфортним для всіх людей а особливо лгбт-спільноти. Адже все життя приховує свою орієнтацію бі, від батьків та навколишніх людей. Вона виросла у каталицькій релігійній сімʼї, де не сприймають ніяких стосунків - крім традиційних між чоловіком та жінкою. Саме через це вона боїться осуду та бути покинутою.
Селеста — успішний піар-агент, виросла в сімʼї де на неї не звертали ніякої уваги, вона ніколи не відчувала любові від батьків і майже постійно була одна. Проте не дивлячись на її дитячі травми, вона виросла сильною та незалежною жінкою, яка отримує все що вона хоче. Крім кохання, її найкраща подруга ніяк не змогла поставити Селесту вище, ніж думки про осуд зі сторони батьків про стосунки з жінкою.
Джейсон — успішний хокеїст-захисник. Має дуже добрий та ніжний характер, обожнює готувати їжу для близьких людей. Та у гарячих сценах відкривається з більш домінуючої сторони.
Сюжет завʼязується навколо цієї трійці та їх кохання один до одного. Вони складають та підписують контракт за яким певний період часу будуть знімати відео сексуального характеру для сайту знайомств про який завжди мріяла Кортні. Але звісно контрактом все не обійшлось, коли до цього рівняння додалося кохання.
Скажу чесно мені складно повірити у щире кохання між цими трьома героями, особливо зі сторони Кортні. Я нічого немаю проти поліаморних стоснків, кожен має право кохати кого захоче - але в даному випадку я маю багато запитань до головних героїв та їх почутів.
Також ця книга відкрила багато тем які зараз дуже актуальні у сьогоденні: придушення прав лгбт-спільноти, булінг та травля людей за їх орієнтацію, і інколи навіть фізичні побої.
Книга для мене виявилася нестандартною але не поганою, оцінюю на 3/5⭐️
Головні герої: Кортні, Селеста та Джейсон (усім героям 29 років).
Кортні — допомагає батькам в сімейному бізнесі, та мріє створити веб-сайт знайомств який буде комфортним для всіх людей а особливо лгбт-спільноти. Адже все життя приховує свою орієнтацію бі, від батьків та навколишніх людей. Вона виросла у каталицькій релігійній сімʼї, де не сприймають ніяких стосунків - крім традиційних між чоловіком та жінкою. Саме через це вона боїться осуду та бути покинутою.
Селеста — успішний піар-агент, виросла в сімʼї де на неї не звертали ніякої уваги, вона ніколи не відчувала любові від батьків і майже постійно була одна. Проте не дивлячись на її дитячі травми, вона виросла сильною та незалежною жінкою, яка отримує все що вона хоче. Крім кохання, її найкраща подруга ніяк не змогла поставити Селесту вище, ніж думки про осуд зі сторони батьків про стосунки з жінкою.
Джейсон — успішний хокеїст-захисник. Має дуже добрий та ніжний характер, обожнює готувати їжу для близьких людей. Та у гарячих сценах відкривається з більш домінуючої сторони.
Сюжет завʼязується навколо цієї трійці та їх кохання один до одного. Вони складають та підписують контракт за яким певний період часу будуть знімати відео сексуального характеру для сайту знайомств про який завжди мріяла Кортні. Але звісно контрактом все не обійшлось, коли до цього рівняння додалося кохання.
Скажу чесно мені складно повірити у щире кохання між цими трьома героями, особливо зі сторони Кортні. Я нічого немаю проти поліаморних стоснків, кожен має право кохати кого захоче - але в даному випадку я маю багато запитань до головних героїв та їх почутів.
Також ця книга відкрила багато тем які зараз дуже актуальні у сьогоденні: придушення прав лгбт-спільноти, булінг та травля людей за їх орієнтацію, і інколи навіть фізичні побої.
Книга для мене виявилася нестандартною але не поганою, оцінюю на 3/5⭐️
October 20, 2023
Okay, so I *really* wanted to like this book. We need more FFM books in general. And this one just did not hit for me. I think it was marketed incorrectly. It was a bit misleading in how it was advertised and devalued one of the relationships. Odd Man Rush is promoted as an FFM, hockey romance in which the married couple asks their best friend to join them. What gets missed in this is the WHOLE ASS RELATIONSHIP the two women have for four years prior to the marriage.
The most likable character in the book is Jason, the MMC, and in comparison to other book boyfriends, I think he's overall average. Kourtney and Celeste are the FMCs. Kourtney dates both of them and then marries Jason. This is not much of a spoiler because the reader gets all of this information in the first 33 pages. The whiplash from the time jumps is real. The speed of the information dumping did not allow me to connect with the characters in any way.
Something that is incredibly important to me is that an author takes care of their characters, especially characters of any marginalized population. There is a MTF trans character, Erika, in the story and the author dead-named the character. It was wholly and entirely unnecessary. There were some interactions between the FMCs and Erika that were uncomfortable and cringy. I'm not going to say that these are things that do not or could not happen in friendships, but because there was not any sort of built or established closeness demonstrated on page, it felt off.
As much as I would like to live in a world where a piece of the ending were true, we don't. It felt too unrealistic to be believable for the story. Also, the amount I've mentioned hockey in this review is proportionately how much hockey is in the story. I might actually have a little more.
The framework for this story had a lot of potential, but it missed the mark. The pacing was too fast and choppy, the characters were not taking care of, and there was too much telling instead of showing when it came to character and relationship development.
The most likable character in the book is Jason, the MMC, and in comparison to other book boyfriends, I think he's overall average. Kourtney and Celeste are the FMCs. Kourtney dates both of them and then marries Jason. This is not much of a spoiler because the reader gets all of this information in the first 33 pages. The whiplash from the time jumps is real. The speed of the information dumping did not allow me to connect with the characters in any way.
Something that is incredibly important to me is that an author takes care of their characters, especially characters of any marginalized population. There is a MTF trans character, Erika, in the story and the author dead-named the character. It was wholly and entirely unnecessary. There were some interactions between the FMCs and Erika that were uncomfortable and cringy. I'm not going to say that these are things that do not or could not happen in friendships, but because there was not any sort of built or established closeness demonstrated on page, it felt off.
As much as I would like to live in a world where a piece of the ending were true, we don't. It felt too unrealistic to be believable for the story. Also, the amount I've mentioned hockey in this review is proportionately how much hockey is in the story. I might actually have a little more.
The framework for this story had a lot of potential, but it missed the mark. The pacing was too fast and choppy, the characters were not taking care of, and there was too much telling instead of showing when it came to character and relationship development.
July 8, 2025
"𝚈𝚘𝚞'𝚟𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚔ó𝚔𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚘. 𝚆𝚎'𝚟𝚎 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚝"
OMG, I’m speechless.
This was my very first FFM romance, and I’m OBSESSED. I’ve only read MMF before, but this? This was everything, LOVED it.
From the very first chapter, I was hooked. I couldn’t put it down and I devoured it in one sitting, no joke. The characters, the chemistry, the emotions, the love… absolute perfection.
These three were best friends in high school, and although life pulled them in different directions, fate clearly had other plans. The connection between the MCs is so real, so full of love, you feel every moment.
And the spice? SPICY. Kristen always delivers, and this one was no different. This was a solid 10/10 for me. I’ll be thinking about for a long time.
If you're into hockey romance that hits you in the feels while keeping things fun, hot, and totally addictive, read Odd Man Rush like right now. I loved every second of it.
Omaigaaaa, sin palabras.
Este fue mi primer FFM y quedé OBSESIONADA. Antes solo había tocado leer MMF, pero esto???? Esto fue TODO. MENKANTO.
Desde el primer capítulo me atrapó. No pude soltarlo, de una sentada lo leí. Los personajes, la química, las emociones, el amor…perfección.
Los tres MCs eran mejores amigos en la prepa, y aunque la vida los llevó por caminos distintos, el destino claramente tenía otros planes. La conexión entre los protagonistas es tan real, tan llena de amor, que lo sientes cada momento.
Y el spice?? 10 de 10. Kristen no decepciona. Para mí, este libro fue un 10/10. Voy a estar pensando en esta historia por algun tiempo.
Si te gustan los romances de hockey que te llegan al corazón, pero que también son divertidos, hot y súper adictivos, lee Odd Man Rush a la de YA. Amé cada segundo.
OMG, I’m speechless.
This was my very first FFM romance, and I’m OBSESSED. I’ve only read MMF before, but this? This was everything, LOVED it.
From the very first chapter, I was hooked. I couldn’t put it down and I devoured it in one sitting, no joke. The characters, the chemistry, the emotions, the love… absolute perfection.
These three were best friends in high school, and although life pulled them in different directions, fate clearly had other plans. The connection between the MCs is so real, so full of love, you feel every moment.
And the spice? SPICY. Kristen always delivers, and this one was no different. This was a solid 10/10 for me. I’ll be thinking about for a long time.
If you're into hockey romance that hits you in the feels while keeping things fun, hot, and totally addictive, read Odd Man Rush like right now. I loved every second of it.
Omaigaaaa, sin palabras.
Este fue mi primer FFM y quedé OBSESIONADA. Antes solo había tocado leer MMF, pero esto???? Esto fue TODO. MENKANTO.
Desde el primer capítulo me atrapó. No pude soltarlo, de una sentada lo leí. Los personajes, la química, las emociones, el amor…perfección.
Los tres MCs eran mejores amigos en la prepa, y aunque la vida los llevó por caminos distintos, el destino claramente tenía otros planes. La conexión entre los protagonistas es tan real, tan llena de amor, que lo sientes cada momento.
Y el spice?? 10 de 10. Kristen no decepciona. Para mí, este libro fue un 10/10. Voy a estar pensando en esta historia por algun tiempo.
Si te gustan los romances de hockey que te llegan al corazón, pero que también son divertidos, hot y súper adictivos, lee Odd Man Rush a la de YA. Amé cada segundo.
February 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Yes this book was SUPER spicy, but it was SO MUCH MORE THAN ONLY SPICE. The communication, the character growth, the friendships, the way it was written, 10/10 I loved it
Yes this book was SUPER spicy, but it was SO MUCH MORE THAN ONLY SPICE. The communication, the character growth, the friendships, the way it was written, 10/10 I loved it
October 23, 2023
I feel a little bad giving this book a lower rating, mostly because I do agree with the author and her note - FFM books are under represented, and deserve more hype. That being said, this just didn't hit the spot for me.
📔 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: Odd Man Rush, the second book in the East Coast Hockey series by Kristen Granata.
📚𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: Sports romance (hockey), FFM, angsty romance.
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Jason, Kourtney and Celeste have always been close. But when they move back to the same state and begin their close friendship again, it's clear to Jason and Kourtney that they both want Celeste.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: The more I thought about this review, the lower the rating got. Then I wrote this review, and marked it down another half-star.
The main premise in this book is that Kourtney and Celeste were together in college, and that they used a spicy site to make money. Then they broke up and Kourtney married her high school sweetheart and Celeste's best friend Jason, and they come up with the idea to make their own spicy site, and have the three of them all create content for it.
And I am as surprised as you are to be writing this sentence - it was just way too much spice for me. I've read other FFM books, and the great ones use spice as a way to breakthrough with characters. This was just uber spicy, and most of the spice scenes didn't serve any purpose. After the fifth or sixth one, tbh, I was kind of bored.
The storyline was a little iffy in my head to begin with, but the ending was completely far fetched. I don't want to hide my review by giving spoilers, but I can only say that would never, ever happen.
Add to that, I didn't love any of the characters... except MAYBE Celeste. Kourtney was hard to even like remotely, and Jason was a lite book boyfriend. I also didn't love his connection to Celeste.
And from a hockey romance perspective, it missed completely. I didn't read the first book in the series, and I am totally fine missing it, because it's clear there's a pretty big lack of knowledge of the sport.
Overall, it just wasn't my jam.
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱: Madame by Sara Cate
🆓️ on KU
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘.
📔 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: Odd Man Rush, the second book in the East Coast Hockey series by Kristen Granata.
📚𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: Sports romance (hockey), FFM, angsty romance.
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Jason, Kourtney and Celeste have always been close. But when they move back to the same state and begin their close friendship again, it's clear to Jason and Kourtney that they both want Celeste.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: The more I thought about this review, the lower the rating got. Then I wrote this review, and marked it down another half-star.
The main premise in this book is that Kourtney and Celeste were together in college, and that they used a spicy site to make money. Then they broke up and Kourtney married her high school sweetheart and Celeste's best friend Jason, and they come up with the idea to make their own spicy site, and have the three of them all create content for it.
And I am as surprised as you are to be writing this sentence - it was just way too much spice for me. I've read other FFM books, and the great ones use spice as a way to breakthrough with characters. This was just uber spicy, and most of the spice scenes didn't serve any purpose. After the fifth or sixth one, tbh, I was kind of bored.
The storyline was a little iffy in my head to begin with, but the ending was completely far fetched. I don't want to hide my review by giving spoilers, but I can only say that would never, ever happen.
Add to that, I didn't love any of the characters... except MAYBE Celeste. Kourtney was hard to even like remotely, and Jason was a lite book boyfriend. I also didn't love his connection to Celeste.
And from a hockey romance perspective, it missed completely. I didn't read the first book in the series, and I am totally fine missing it, because it's clear there's a pretty big lack of knowledge of the sport.
Overall, it just wasn't my jam.
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱: Madame by Sara Cate
🆓️ on KU
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘.
October 4, 2023
Odd Man Rush by Kristen Granata…
This is the first why choose novel I’ve read featuring multiple wives instead of multiple husbands AND I LOVED IT!!!! This book hit a few tropes really, really well - poly relationship (FFM,) forced proximity, found family and friends to lovers. There is also beautifully written LGBTQIA+ representation and I was here for all of it.
This is the story of three high school friends that all reunited later in life. Later, after heartbreak, college and some growing up were done. Kourtney, Jason and Celeste have always been close, even if they all went their separate ways for awhile. Kourtney and Jason ended up married and Celeste’s job brought her to the same city they were living in. A mold mishap in Celeste’s apartment brought her into the situation where she moved in with Kourtney and Jason for a few weeks. During this time Kourtney starts her own business and Celeste helps her get it off the ground, while Kourtney continues working for her parent’s catering business and Jason is a professional NHL hockey player. So much happens over the course of that few weeks!!
Celeste was my favorite character, she was so strong and independent. I loved how she refused to be ashamed or be someone’s dirty little secret. Kourtney was a bit of a pushover who really came into her own and Jason was the calm voice of reason to both of the women. The spice in this book was super hot and heavy!! There was definitely a lot of lust and passion in this book. I think it was written well, I just wish there were more intimacy, not sex but the intimacy felt a little lacking, for me. The plot was wonderful and all of the events felt very cohesive to that. The cast of support characters were such an amazing group of people. I really, really liked the strong LGBTQIA+ representation in this book and I also appreciated the light that the author shed on the discrimination and inequality in professional sports.
I think the ending was perfect for these characters and I’m looking forward to learning more about some of the other characters in the next book.
I received an advance reader copy and am leaving my review voluntarily.
This is the first why choose novel I’ve read featuring multiple wives instead of multiple husbands AND I LOVED IT!!!! This book hit a few tropes really, really well - poly relationship (FFM,) forced proximity, found family and friends to lovers. There is also beautifully written LGBTQIA+ representation and I was here for all of it.
This is the story of three high school friends that all reunited later in life. Later, after heartbreak, college and some growing up were done. Kourtney, Jason and Celeste have always been close, even if they all went their separate ways for awhile. Kourtney and Jason ended up married and Celeste’s job brought her to the same city they were living in. A mold mishap in Celeste’s apartment brought her into the situation where she moved in with Kourtney and Jason for a few weeks. During this time Kourtney starts her own business and Celeste helps her get it off the ground, while Kourtney continues working for her parent’s catering business and Jason is a professional NHL hockey player. So much happens over the course of that few weeks!!
Celeste was my favorite character, she was so strong and independent. I loved how she refused to be ashamed or be someone’s dirty little secret. Kourtney was a bit of a pushover who really came into her own and Jason was the calm voice of reason to both of the women. The spice in this book was super hot and heavy!! There was definitely a lot of lust and passion in this book. I think it was written well, I just wish there were more intimacy, not sex but the intimacy felt a little lacking, for me. The plot was wonderful and all of the events felt very cohesive to that. The cast of support characters were such an amazing group of people. I really, really liked the strong LGBTQIA+ representation in this book and I also appreciated the light that the author shed on the discrimination and inequality in professional sports.
I think the ending was perfect for these characters and I’m looking forward to learning more about some of the other characters in the next book.
I received an advance reader copy and am leaving my review voluntarily.
October 11, 2023
Okay - WOW THIS BOOK!!
This was my first Kristen Granata book and I will most definitely not be my last. I absolute devoured this book and loved everything about it. The way she wrote these characters, their story and the representation she brought to light throughout the whole book was incredible.
Celeste, Kourtney and Jason have been best friends since they were fourteen. Kourtney and Jason were in love while Celeste was in love with Kourtney. Little did she know that Kourtney was also in love with her. Kourtney and Jason broke up before college, so Jason went off to play hockey and eventually was drafted to the NHL while Celeste and Kourtney attended the same school. Kourtney finally admitted her feelings to Celeste and the two fell in love...all until Celeste had a life changing opportunity that Kourtney didn't take her up on.
When Kourtney and Jason reunited after graduation, the two picked up where they left off, got married and began their new life together. When Celeste came back to New Jersey, she turned their world upside down...only for the three of them to be living under the same roof for a period of time while Celeste's apartment was treated for mold. The three of them quickly fell into a new routine with one another and began to realize that life is better when they're together.
This story was so heart wrenching in so many ways - young love, broken hearts, realizing what you want for yourself and going after it, standing up for what you believe in and finally getting everything you've ever wanted. I loved the representation throughout this story and how real all of the characters and situations were.
The spice in this book was UNREAL - definitely one of the spiciest books I've read all year.
Thank you Kristen for allowing me to ARC read for this fantastic book! I can't wait to read more from you and I hope that everyone loves this book as much as I did.
This was my first Kristen Granata book and I will most definitely not be my last. I absolute devoured this book and loved everything about it. The way she wrote these characters, their story and the representation she brought to light throughout the whole book was incredible.
Celeste, Kourtney and Jason have been best friends since they were fourteen. Kourtney and Jason were in love while Celeste was in love with Kourtney. Little did she know that Kourtney was also in love with her. Kourtney and Jason broke up before college, so Jason went off to play hockey and eventually was drafted to the NHL while Celeste and Kourtney attended the same school. Kourtney finally admitted her feelings to Celeste and the two fell in love...all until Celeste had a life changing opportunity that Kourtney didn't take her up on.
When Kourtney and Jason reunited after graduation, the two picked up where they left off, got married and began their new life together. When Celeste came back to New Jersey, she turned their world upside down...only for the three of them to be living under the same roof for a period of time while Celeste's apartment was treated for mold. The three of them quickly fell into a new routine with one another and began to realize that life is better when they're together.
This story was so heart wrenching in so many ways - young love, broken hearts, realizing what you want for yourself and going after it, standing up for what you believe in and finally getting everything you've ever wanted. I loved the representation throughout this story and how real all of the characters and situations were.
The spice in this book was UNREAL - definitely one of the spiciest books I've read all year.
Thank you Kristen for allowing me to ARC read for this fantastic book! I can't wait to read more from you and I hope that everyone loves this book as much as I did.
October 13, 2023
I loved the idea of this story, and I absolutely adored Celeste! She was the only reason I kept reading to the end. Jason was okay, but Celeste was the one who had me invested from the beginning.
Which leads us to Kourtney. I could not stand her! I know we’re supposed to feel sorry for her with her religious/conservative parent(S), but geez, that girl was a weak POS. Everything was all about her. What she wanted, and fuck everyone else. But at the same time, let’s keep it all a secret because I’m a precious snowflake blah blah blah. Needless to say, she annoyed me. Even at the end with the big reveal to her parents, nothing significant has changed with her.
My only other issue (other than Kourtney) was the lack of chemistry between Celeste and Jason. Even by the end when they talk about how they’ve always loved/been attracted to each other, I just couldn’t buy it. And even by the end, the throuple seemed more about pleasing Kourtney (ugh!) than anyone else. Celeste still seemed like an afterthought. And maybe it’s me because I don’t understand having more than two people in a relationship (I get all kinds of confused and worried someone will feel left out), it seemed odd (to me) that Celeste and Jason were never together, just the two of them (please correct me if I’m wrong. I might have skimmed past it), like Kourtney and Jason were. I don’t know. It kind of drilled in how much she WASN’T a part of them, like at the hospital after he got hurt.
I went into this with an open mind but Kourtney rubbed me wrong right from the get go. I think if Courtney had been the main woman in their relationship, I would have enjoyed this so much more since she’s so likeable. I think if I didn’t feel like she was always going to be the outsider, I would have rated this higher.
3 stars solely for Celeste.
Which leads us to Kourtney. I could not stand her! I know we’re supposed to feel sorry for her with her religious/conservative parent(S), but geez, that girl was a weak POS. Everything was all about her. What she wanted, and fuck everyone else. But at the same time, let’s keep it all a secret because I’m a precious snowflake blah blah blah. Needless to say, she annoyed me. Even at the end with the big reveal to her parents, nothing significant has changed with her.
My only other issue (other than Kourtney) was the lack of chemistry between Celeste and Jason. Even by the end when they talk about how they’ve always loved/been attracted to each other, I just couldn’t buy it. And even by the end, the throuple seemed more about pleasing Kourtney (ugh!) than anyone else. Celeste still seemed like an afterthought. And maybe it’s me because I don’t understand having more than two people in a relationship (I get all kinds of confused and worried someone will feel left out), it seemed odd (to me) that Celeste and Jason were never together, just the two of them (please correct me if I’m wrong. I might have skimmed past it), like Kourtney and Jason were. I don’t know. It kind of drilled in how much she WASN’T a part of them, like at the hospital after he got hurt.
I went into this with an open mind but Kourtney rubbed me wrong right from the get go. I think if Courtney had been the main woman in their relationship, I would have enjoyed this so much more since she’s so likeable. I think if I didn’t feel like she was always going to be the outsider, I would have rated this higher.
3 stars solely for Celeste.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2023
“𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓.”
This was one of the hottest books I have ever read and now I need more like it.
FFM, what more could you ask for in a book!?
Kourtney, Celeste & Jason. Whatta combo these three are.
from highschool besties, to a polygamy relationship.
This was more than a spicy book, it was emotional in many aspects, from accepting who you are to being scared to let your family know who you love. The representation within this book was so well written.
As a bisexual women, this book was everything. I connected with these characters in more ways than one. Celeste knows who she is, she is PROUD of who she is. No one could ever change her mind. She’s a fierce women who I aspire to be.
Kourtney is a love hard, type of gal. Who doesn’t want to disappoint her parents in anyway. Yet eventually learns that her happiness is just as important.
Jason the NHL star, who’s been loving Kourtney for years, even after their falling out in highschool. He found his way back to her… not long after Celeste finds her way back to the both of them.
The support from their friends and loved ones (most of them) was so heartwarming to see. If only it could really be that easy in real life.
This book does discuss some heavy topics for some, especially anyone who’s apart of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, but this was an absolutely beautiful love story.
This was one of the hottest books I have ever read and now I need more like it.
FFM, what more could you ask for in a book!?
Kourtney, Celeste & Jason. Whatta combo these three are.
from highschool besties, to a polygamy relationship.
This was more than a spicy book, it was emotional in many aspects, from accepting who you are to being scared to let your family know who you love. The representation within this book was so well written.
As a bisexual women, this book was everything. I connected with these characters in more ways than one. Celeste knows who she is, she is PROUD of who she is. No one could ever change her mind. She’s a fierce women who I aspire to be.
Kourtney is a love hard, type of gal. Who doesn’t want to disappoint her parents in anyway. Yet eventually learns that her happiness is just as important.
Jason the NHL star, who’s been loving Kourtney for years, even after their falling out in highschool. He found his way back to her… not long after Celeste finds her way back to the both of them.
The support from their friends and loved ones (most of them) was so heartwarming to see. If only it could really be that easy in real life.
This book does discuss some heavy topics for some, especially anyone who’s apart of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, but this was an absolutely beautiful love story.
October 12, 2023
4.5/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
This was SO GOOD!! Kristen is killing it with this hockey series so far. This is only my second read by her but I’m quickly becoming addicted to her writing. On top of giving amazing spice, she never fails to make you laugh but also feel all the emotions & pulling on your heart strings.
This book follows Celeste & Jason who we met in book 1 & also Jason’s wife, Kourtney. The three of them have a very complicated past & things get messy when years later they are all back in the same city & living under the same roof.
I’ve read a lot of hockey romances but I have never read one like this & I loved it. It really kept my attention & had me craving more by the end. I can’t recommend this series enough so far!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance
- FFM Romance
- Second Chance
- Forced Proximity
- Friends to Lovers
- Found Family
- No 3rd Act Breakup
3.5/5🌶️
This was SO GOOD!! Kristen is killing it with this hockey series so far. This is only my second read by her but I’m quickly becoming addicted to her writing. On top of giving amazing spice, she never fails to make you laugh but also feel all the emotions & pulling on your heart strings.
This book follows Celeste & Jason who we met in book 1 & also Jason’s wife, Kourtney. The three of them have a very complicated past & things get messy when years later they are all back in the same city & living under the same roof.
I’ve read a lot of hockey romances but I have never read one like this & I loved it. It really kept my attention & had me craving more by the end. I can’t recommend this series enough so far!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance
- FFM Romance
- Second Chance
- Forced Proximity
- Friends to Lovers
- Found Family
- No 3rd Act Breakup
August 12, 2024
3.5? i was enticed by the description and it did not disappoint! i thought the poly aspects of this were well done, but the characters got on my nerves at times. i love seeing queer people get their happy ending though!! throw some hockey, best friends who fell out of touch turned lovers, AND high school sweethearts second chance?? great work here, probs won’t be reading her other works but never say never!
November 10, 2024
I ATE this book up in no time. It’s been on my tbr for months and I’m sad it sat there unread for so long. The spice hits. The plot is interesting. Perfect for the bi girlies looking for a level 5 spice.
August 30, 2024
i’m too jealous for this but i’m happy for them 😭
August 22, 2024
This book is sexy af. It’s also one of the best throuples in the “real” world books I’ve read.
December 25, 2024
This was a super fun, spicy read. I love these three and I can't wait to read more in this series!
June 15, 2025
I was honestly surprised by the fact i kinda enjoyed this book. I think cause It was written much better than the first in the series, and the improvement in the storytelling really stood out. I’m usually not drawn to books that explore poly relationships—I find them a bit hard to relate to or understand, which makes it difficult for me to fully connect with the characters.
This one unfortunately made me feel like that, especially towards the end.
Some parts were genuinely interesting and kept me engaged throughout, some cringed me a bit. What really made the book for me were the characters—especially Celeste and Jason. I really liked them. Kourt didn’t quite click with me, tho.
Overall, this wasn’t a bad read, the plot tho wasn’t really for me, i think i wouldn’t reread a poly-romance again, but it was nice trying something new.
This one unfortunately made me feel like that, especially towards the end.
Some parts were genuinely interesting and kept me engaged throughout, some cringed me a bit. What really made the book for me were the characters—especially Celeste and Jason. I really liked them. Kourt didn’t quite click with me, tho.
Overall, this wasn’t a bad read, the plot tho wasn’t really for me, i think i wouldn’t reread a poly-romance again, but it was nice trying something new.
October 24, 2023
Book 136 of 2023
I'm honestly shocked -- disappointed mostly -- because this came out of left field. I read Heart Trick, the first book in the East Coast series in July and really liked it. Even though this was a novella, I was connected to Trent and Cassidy, their fake dating story and the chemistry they had. Trent is a part of the local NHL team and so we were introduced to both Stamos and Celeste, who is his PR agent, in this book. I loved all the content in that first book, and was excited to see what happened next.
NOTE: I want to make it perfectly clear that this review has nothing to do with the fact that the book is FFM. I know that the author has put a lot of content on social media about readers who are against her writing FFM and being disparaging about that. The FFM aspect of this book has nothing to do with the low rating.
This was supposed to be Stamos' book, but we got about 15% from Jason and only one hockey scene in the entire book. I fell in love with Trent and Cassidy in the first book and their wedding was a blip on the page. We got basically zero of the hockey team or the other side characters that were introduced in the first book.
@KristenGranata did nothing to help bond me to these characters. The first 20% was a chaotic history of the trio, and there was still no character development. I believe the author had the intent of wanting to show a true love story between these three individuals, but in the end, it wasn't there. It feel completely flat. The focus ended up being on a new, online site with racy videos, of which the trio participated. So instead of plot, she focused on only two things -- trying to write shocking spice for the sake of writing shocking spice; and the "side character" that is going through a transition. She focused more on that side characters transition than the relationship between the three main characters. Because of the FFM / trans-character aspect, the author spent a LOT of time preaching to her audience. The author is absolutely allowed to have opinions and write them into her characters, but this was a beating -- and it was exhausting being smashed over and over again in the head with this.
Overall, I am sad. I am not sure how I liked the first novella so much more than this full length novel because even though they are both in this "series" they are in no way connected, which is a bummer because the epilogue gave us a teaser for Krumcake's book, something I would love to read, but I am not sure the author will actually deliver on.
Rating -- one star
Format -- kindle unlimited
I'm honestly shocked -- disappointed mostly -- because this came out of left field. I read Heart Trick, the first book in the East Coast series in July and really liked it. Even though this was a novella, I was connected to Trent and Cassidy, their fake dating story and the chemistry they had. Trent is a part of the local NHL team and so we were introduced to both Stamos and Celeste, who is his PR agent, in this book. I loved all the content in that first book, and was excited to see what happened next.
NOTE: I want to make it perfectly clear that this review has nothing to do with the fact that the book is FFM. I know that the author has put a lot of content on social media about readers who are against her writing FFM and being disparaging about that. The FFM aspect of this book has nothing to do with the low rating.
This was supposed to be Stamos' book, but we got about 15% from Jason and only one hockey scene in the entire book. I fell in love with Trent and Cassidy in the first book and their wedding was a blip on the page. We got basically zero of the hockey team or the other side characters that were introduced in the first book.
@KristenGranata did nothing to help bond me to these characters. The first 20% was a chaotic history of the trio, and there was still no character development. I believe the author had the intent of wanting to show a true love story between these three individuals, but in the end, it wasn't there. It feel completely flat. The focus ended up being on a new, online site with racy videos, of which the trio participated. So instead of plot, she focused on only two things -- trying to write shocking spice for the sake of writing shocking spice; and the "side character" that is going through a transition. She focused more on that side characters transition than the relationship between the three main characters. Because of the FFM / trans-character aspect, the author spent a LOT of time preaching to her audience. The author is absolutely allowed to have opinions and write them into her characters, but this was a beating -- and it was exhausting being smashed over and over again in the head with this.
Overall, I am sad. I am not sure how I liked the first novella so much more than this full length novel because even though they are both in this "series" they are in no way connected, which is a bummer because the epilogue gave us a teaser for Krumcake's book, something I would love to read, but I am not sure the author will actually deliver on.
Rating -- one star
Format -- kindle unlimited
October 13, 2023
4⭐
3.5🌶️
Tropes:
Hockey romance
FFM/poly relationship
Second chance
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Found family
No third act break up
This is my first book by Kristen, and it won't be my last. What drew me in was the FFM/poly relationship trope. The representation is super important, and while it is a super spicy/fun read, it gets really emotional
This is about Celeste, Kourtney, and Jason. These three have a very tight bond+friendship. Kourt & Jason dated in highschool then split due to distance during college. During college Kourt & Celeste then dated, but split due to Celeste relocating for a job after graduation. The other big factor was Kourt not willing to admit she was in a relationship with a woman to her parents due to her her religious upbringing.
Jason & Kourtney reconnect, marry, and years later, and Celeste lands a job bringing her back to the same city as Jason & Celeste. The three of them are back in the same groove like nothing has changed, and sudden apartment issues has Celeste quickly joining Kourtney & Jason in their home.
Kourt's dream is to create a dating app that allows for 🌶️ videos to be uploaded, and everyone to freely be&do as they please. Celeste jumps at the opportunity, but all the time spent with Kourtney & Jason is rekindling feelings, and Celeste is invited to *join* in Kourt & Jason's marriage. At the risk of the friendship, Celeste sets a timeline of until she moves back into her apartment for this to all happen.
The launch of the website leads to Jason's identity being linked to the site, and risking his future position with his current hockey team. His teammates/friends show up when he needs it the most.
This book has FF, MF, and FFM scenes and holy hell. 🥵 Spice, top notch. The dynamic between these three just seemed so natural & fitting. It just flowed so well, and made for such a fun, easy read. No third act breakup and the cutest HEA
3.5🌶️
Tropes:
Hockey romance
FFM/poly relationship
Second chance
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Found family
No third act break up
This is my first book by Kristen, and it won't be my last. What drew me in was the FFM/poly relationship trope. The representation is super important, and while it is a super spicy/fun read, it gets really emotional
This is about Celeste, Kourtney, and Jason. These three have a very tight bond+friendship. Kourt & Jason dated in highschool then split due to distance during college. During college Kourt & Celeste then dated, but split due to Celeste relocating for a job after graduation. The other big factor was Kourt not willing to admit she was in a relationship with a woman to her parents due to her her religious upbringing.
Jason & Kourtney reconnect, marry, and years later, and Celeste lands a job bringing her back to the same city as Jason & Celeste. The three of them are back in the same groove like nothing has changed, and sudden apartment issues has Celeste quickly joining Kourtney & Jason in their home.
Kourt's dream is to create a dating app that allows for 🌶️ videos to be uploaded, and everyone to freely be&do as they please. Celeste jumps at the opportunity, but all the time spent with Kourtney & Jason is rekindling feelings, and Celeste is invited to *join* in Kourt & Jason's marriage. At the risk of the friendship, Celeste sets a timeline of until she moves back into her apartment for this to all happen.
The launch of the website leads to Jason's identity being linked to the site, and risking his future position with his current hockey team. His teammates/friends show up when he needs it the most.
This book has FF, MF, and FFM scenes and holy hell. 🥵 Spice, top notch. The dynamic between these three just seemed so natural & fitting. It just flowed so well, and made for such a fun, easy read. No third act breakup and the cutest HEA
May 31, 2024
4.5⭐️
this book was sooo good. i can’t say i have ever read a ffm book until now. however, the sensitivity that kristen took into writing this truly shows through her writing. i absolutely loved everything about this one. the connection between jason, kourtney, and celeste but also the way that there was only ever love between them. love is love and this book is the definition of that.
this book had me hooked from the very first chapter. the affection shared among Celeste, Kourtney, and Jason was truly beautiful. Celeste and Kourtney had maintained an exclusive relationship during their four years in college, whereas Kourtney had previously dated Jason in high school. However, after life happened Jason and Kourtney reconnected and everything picked up for them again and they ended up marrying one another. Their love story with Celeste and Kourtney's breakup in between was remarkable, i absolutely love love love Jason and the way that he embraced Kourtney always, no questions asked. However, when Celeste comes back to town, the three end up reconnecting and let’s just say that things take a turn. I loved the time and slow burn that it took to build Jason’s and Celeste’s relationship. those three had so much trust, open communication, and just such a healthy relationship that you can’t not love them.
i totally recommend, it dives into so many amazing topics and i would just say that this is one hell of a romance book! also the spice is quite remarkable jeje
thank you kristen for allowing me to arc read this masterpiece 💛
4.5/5 ⭐️
3.5-4.5/ 5 🌶️
also, this whole series is starting to become one of my favs! can’t wait to see erika’s book jeje and well the ending (😉)
this book was sooo good. i can’t say i have ever read a ffm book until now. however, the sensitivity that kristen took into writing this truly shows through her writing. i absolutely loved everything about this one. the connection between jason, kourtney, and celeste but also the way that there was only ever love between them. love is love and this book is the definition of that.
this book had me hooked from the very first chapter. the affection shared among Celeste, Kourtney, and Jason was truly beautiful. Celeste and Kourtney had maintained an exclusive relationship during their four years in college, whereas Kourtney had previously dated Jason in high school. However, after life happened Jason and Kourtney reconnected and everything picked up for them again and they ended up marrying one another. Their love story with Celeste and Kourtney's breakup in between was remarkable, i absolutely love love love Jason and the way that he embraced Kourtney always, no questions asked. However, when Celeste comes back to town, the three end up reconnecting and let’s just say that things take a turn. I loved the time and slow burn that it took to build Jason’s and Celeste’s relationship. those three had so much trust, open communication, and just such a healthy relationship that you can’t not love them.
i totally recommend, it dives into so many amazing topics and i would just say that this is one hell of a romance book! also the spice is quite remarkable jeje
thank you kristen for allowing me to arc read this masterpiece 💛
4.5/5 ⭐️
3.5-4.5/ 5 🌶️
also, this whole series is starting to become one of my favs! can’t wait to see erika’s book jeje and well the ending (😉)
October 22, 2023
DNF @41%
This book was just ick for me.
Kourtney and Jason were high school sweethearts. However, out of fear, Kourtney breaks up with Jason when they both go off to college because she is afraid. During her time in college, Kourtney forms a relationship with Celeste, her high school bff who she has always been attracted to. However, when Celeste gets a job across the country, Kourtney breaks up with her instead of trying to make it work. After graduation, Kourtney meets Jason once again and ends up married to him. Seemingly out of the blue, Celeste comes back and Kourtney is attracted to her (of course). Jason proposes that they bring Celeste into their bed to satisfy Kourtney’s needs.
I actually hated this book. There was no real connection between Celeste and Jason. It just felt like everything that was happening was because of Kourtney and I wanted more. I felt like there wasn’t enough emotions between all of the characters and it really just came down to sex. It was just disappointing because they were all friends and it seemed like this added a layer of physical connection without deepening the emotional bond. I wanted more for Celeste and Jason. I felt like Kourtney seemed like a selfish character who was not open or honest enough to sustain a relationship with multiple partners.
Also, in light of her previous breakups, it was glaringly obvious to me what the conflict would be for these characters. I don’t like it when one of these stories seems to have a primary relationship and a secondary one that was less important.
I feel like I can’t articulate it well but this story was just icky for me and I could not continue.
This book was just ick for me.
Kourtney and Jason were high school sweethearts. However, out of fear, Kourtney breaks up with Jason when they both go off to college because she is afraid. During her time in college, Kourtney forms a relationship with Celeste, her high school bff who she has always been attracted to. However, when Celeste gets a job across the country, Kourtney breaks up with her instead of trying to make it work. After graduation, Kourtney meets Jason once again and ends up married to him. Seemingly out of the blue, Celeste comes back and Kourtney is attracted to her (of course). Jason proposes that they bring Celeste into their bed to satisfy Kourtney’s needs.
I actually hated this book. There was no real connection between Celeste and Jason. It just felt like everything that was happening was because of Kourtney and I wanted more. I felt like there wasn’t enough emotions between all of the characters and it really just came down to sex. It was just disappointing because they were all friends and it seemed like this added a layer of physical connection without deepening the emotional bond. I wanted more for Celeste and Jason. I felt like Kourtney seemed like a selfish character who was not open or honest enough to sustain a relationship with multiple partners.
Also, in light of her previous breakups, it was glaringly obvious to me what the conflict would be for these characters. I don’t like it when one of these stories seems to have a primary relationship and a secondary one that was less important.
I feel like I can’t articulate it well but this story was just icky for me and I could not continue.
October 8, 2023
Kristen Granata stole my heart again with another fabulous book!
This is such a beautiful book with plenty of bisexual representation to go around! I absolutely loved seeing the dynamics between Kourtney & Jason and Kourtney & Celeste separately then together in the present day. While it might actually be Kristen's hottest book she's written, it still covers very real & very intense topics like homophobia and transphobia. However, it's done in such a real & raw way that makes it an even more beautiful story!
The spice is chef's kiss good 🙌🏼 Whether it's Jason & Kourtney, Kourtney & Celeste, or all three of them: it's hotttt. The strawberries & pancakes scene in the kitchen? So hot! The way that Jason's perfectly okay with being the more dominant one but also letting Celeste have her dominant moments too is everything.
Content warning: A variety of older folks in this book have very judgmental & derogatory remarks about people in the LGBTQ+ community. BUT the other characters around them do a fabulous job of putting those people in their place.
Thank you to Kristen Granata for sending me an early copy!
This is such a beautiful book with plenty of bisexual representation to go around! I absolutely loved seeing the dynamics between Kourtney & Jason and Kourtney & Celeste separately then together in the present day. While it might actually be Kristen's hottest book she's written, it still covers very real & very intense topics like homophobia and transphobia. However, it's done in such a real & raw way that makes it an even more beautiful story!
The spice is chef's kiss good 🙌🏼 Whether it's Jason & Kourtney, Kourtney & Celeste, or all three of them: it's hotttt. The strawberries & pancakes scene in the kitchen? So hot! The way that Jason's perfectly okay with being the more dominant one but also letting Celeste have her dominant moments too is everything.
Content warning: A variety of older folks in this book have very judgmental & derogatory remarks about people in the LGBTQ+ community. BUT the other characters around them do a fabulous job of putting those people in their place.
Thank you to Kristen Granata for sending me an early copy!
October 3, 2023
4.5 ⭐️
This is my first book by Kristen Granata and ohhh this was so good!!! I never read a FFM romance and I was not disappointed this was so well written.
Kourtney, Jason & Celeste each have their own back story and it just makes you love them! Their relationship felt so natural, sweet, emotional and spicy AF. Even though they struggled a bit to come to terms with their relationship, they find the courage to take the risk to be together!! Loved it!!
Tropes:
FFM/Poly relationship
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Hockey playing
Spicy AF
Thank you Kristen Granata & The Author Agency for the ARC.
This is my first book by Kristen Granata and ohhh this was so good!!! I never read a FFM romance and I was not disappointed this was so well written.
Kourtney, Jason & Celeste each have their own back story and it just makes you love them! Their relationship felt so natural, sweet, emotional and spicy AF. Even though they struggled a bit to come to terms with their relationship, they find the courage to take the risk to be together!! Loved it!!
Tropes:
FFM/Poly relationship
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Hockey playing
Spicy AF
Thank you Kristen Granata & The Author Agency for the ARC.
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