Hard to Judge

Pieces of Us #3

by Meg Everly

Hailey Fitzpatrick

My boyfriend is in love with another man. It sounds like the beginning of a daytime TV show. For me, it’s the next step on our way to happily ever after. Sounds crazy, right? That’s what Arlo and Hota think when I suggest as much.

Our HEA can only happen if I get them to admit their feelings and act upon them. I’m a relationship expert. How hard can it be?

Hotaru Kido

I should hate Arlo’s girlfriend. She should hate me. After all, we’re in love with the same man. Only, I can’t hate her. It seems she can’t hate me either.

When she suggests the unthinkable, I refuse. There’s no way I will risk losing the only person I’ve ever loved. No matter how k*nky I am. No matter how her blissed-out cries echo in my mind. No matter how I long to see her smile. No matter how my skin longs to press against his.

Arlo Judge

I’ve loved Hotaru for as long as I can remember. For decades, touching him hasn’t been an option. Not until Hailey breaks through my walls and gives me the freedom to have everything I’ve ever wanted.

It’s the biggest risk of my life. And that’s saying something, considering I k*lled my abuser in cold blood.

Can I slay the last of my demons and claim what I need most? Not without Hailey and Hotaru by my sides.

Read Hard to Judge to see if Arlo, Hotaru, and Hailey get their HEA!

Hard to Judge is the last book in the polyamorous Pieces of Us Trilogy. It is an MMF, four-flaming jalapeño, HEA novel with graphic depictions of dirty s*x and kInk. Trigger warning for talks of ab*se, death by s*icide, and m*rder. Plus, bl**d and c*m play.

Genres: M M F, Dark Romance, Friends To Lovers, Found Family, BDSM

376 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 25, 2025

Reviews

[Megan [Slump City] · Rating 3 out of 5]

MMF Romance
NOT a stand-alone
Book 3 of 3
Trilogy Rating 3 Stars ⭐️
3.5 Stars ⭐️


This book is NOT a stand-alone but part of a MMF trilogy that needs to be read in order. Book one is MF, takes place in present day and starts the romance between Hailey and Arlo. Book two is MM but it goes back to the past when Arlo and his best friend Hota are 15-18 years old. It’s a coming of age story and it DOES NOT have a happy ending. The happy ending will be in book three which is MMF with Hailey, Arlo and Hota.

This series has been a journey and the fact it’s the author’s debut (trilogy) is pretty amazing. I will definitely be seeing what else she puts out in the future. While I liked books 1&2, this one was definitely my favorite even though there are some things I wish had been done differently. I wish goodreads accepted half star ratings because this is a book where 3 feels too low but 4 is just too high. 🤷🏻‍♀️

This review will be kind of vague but I think the most well done part of this trilogy was Arlo’s aversion to touch and how he comes to terms with and heals from it. Having Arlo slay his demons made the sex scenes feel so much more than just sex because it added an emotional bit to it every time he was able to overcome his fears and feel pleasure. His breakthrough scene was quite moving as was Hailey’s and I was glad that Hota could give them what they needed.

This is one of those books that made me believe that everyone in the throuple loved each other as a group but also as individuals and while Hota was my absolute favorite, by the end I actually thought Hailey was the most important character in the whole book. Hailey is the glue holding this trio together and without her, Arlo and Hotaru would be just two broken boys drowning in haunted memories of the past. That said I would have loved for Hailey and Arlo to have communicated to Hota more clearly where they saw the 3 of them heading because Hota felt like he was the odd man out for most of the book when in reality he was everything. Hence the angst.

But I recommend this if you like MMF and are in the mood for a slightly different series.

I received an arc from book-sirens in exchange for an honest review.

[Susan ;༊ (slump) · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW
Rating: ★★★★
Spice: ♡♡♡♡♡

Painfully beautiful—exactly what I expected from Meg.
First of all, a huge thank you to BookSirens and Meg Everly for the advanced copy. I had been yearning for this book for months, and now that I’ve read it, I can’t let go of this series.
When I said painful, I wasn’t exaggerating. From the very first chapter, my heart broke for Hota. I cried when Arlo overcame his trauma. I badly wanted to wrap Hailey in a hug and never let go. These are, without a doubt, some of the best characters I’ve ever read about.
That being said, I did face some challenges while reading. Some scenes were difficult to understand, and I had to reread them (English is not my first language). I don’t usually say 'too much smut', but in this case, it all happened before there was proper communication, which made it feel somewhat meaningless.
These were my thoughts when I was halfway through the book, but guess what? It got so much better after that. And that ending? I don’t think I’ve ever been happier for them than in that moment.

TROPES:
MMF
BDSM
K!nks
Trauma recovery
Found Family
CHECK TW

[Katerina Paus · Rating 4 out of 5]

'While the world loves to put parameters and rules to love, we know love knows no bounds. Not the number of partners or their identities. Not time or space. Not age or health. Not life or death. A soul’s love is unbound, but is tethered by those it loves.'

This is the finishing book of a polyamorous trilogy that gives us a HEA and it should be read last.

The middle part was crumpled to my taste. It was overloaded with sex scenes and lacked much needed conversations.
I wish Arlo&Hailey at least gave Hotaru a hint of what they plan so he didn’t feel left out for the major part of the book.

That said I enjoyed it a lot. These three show us pure, unconditional, selfless love. Some might say it all happened too quickly but with their soul-deep feelings and complete understanding of each other I don’t believe they needed much time to fall in love and form a relationship.

This book was more centered on Hotaru and I think it’s a right choice cause he bent himself for so long to Arlo, it took time to be himself again and fight for what he wants.
He looks so strong and invincible. But he harbors many fears and insecurities inside which made my heart ache for him even more.
His college years and how he constantly felt like a sideshow broke my heart not once. Hotaru is the most selfless character I’ve met. That’s both inspiring and sad.

'It would be easy to hate her if it wasn’t impossible. The woman is everything to Arlo. Arlo is everything to me. Therefore, this woman I barely know is everything to me too.'💔

I care deeply about these characters so I was on the brink of tears almost every sad, happy or healing moment. I was happy to see Arlo working through his trauma and I was even happier to see Hota finally accepting that he can have what he dreamt about for so long. ❤️‍🩹

I loved their little wedding and endless number of rings😂 and the ending was so sweeet - I’m sure they’ll do great🖤

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Louise ❀ (Semi-Hiatus) · Rating 5 out of 5]

ALL OF THE STARS. ALL. OF. THEM!

A huge thank you to Meg Everly and Booksirens for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I cannot stress enough how grateful I am to have been selected for the ARC team for all three of these books. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Plot
In books 1 and 2 of this trilogy we met Hailey, Arlo and Hotaru and discovered their stories. Hailey is a therapist who Arlo hired to help with his extreme aversion to touch, but ended up falling for in book one. Arlo owns a conglomerate, and his best friend of 20 years, Hota, is the numbers guy.
In book 2 we went back 20 years to when Arlo and Hota met in boarding school, learning about their relationship and the harrowing experiences they faced both individually and together.
Now, in the final book of the trilogy, we’re back to present day. Hailey and Arlo are together, but their relationship isn’t quite complete yet. Hota and Hailey should hate each other, after all, both of them being in love with the same man and both being significant parts of his life could definitely cause some tension… but they don’t. Far from it. Both see how important the other is to Arlo and his continued recovery, and have a huge respect for each other and begin to form a bond of their own. Hailey realises just how much Arlo and Hota need each other, and decides to do something about it… but will it work?

My Thoughts
This is book is about a poly trio (MMF) with MM, MF, MMF and MFM scenes, many of which include elements of kink. I know this isn’t for everyone, so I’ll get that out of the way first. For those of you who (like me) enjoy this kind of content, I cannot recommend this enough.

You all already know I LOVE these characters. They’re all a little damaged, and their growth both as individuals and together has been an absolute pleasure to read.

The story has been consistently well written, immersive and so incredibly real. This trilogy is a real journey through trauma and the ups and downs of healing. I love that it’s so real about these issues, not just ‘characters fall in love and the trauma is gone’ like so many other stories when this subject matter is tackled.

Don’t get me wrong, this book is not a wholesome PG-13 healing journey. The relationships are super cute and wholesome, yes, but the spice is SPICY and abundant. Like surface of the sun HOT. There are some heavy topics discussed, which I’d recommend checking trigger warnings for before diving into this trilogy. Overall, this was a perfect ending to a truly exceptional trilogy, one I’d highly recommend reading!

Trigger and Content Warnings
Parental abandonment (historic)
Death of parents (violent murder. Historic, discussed with some minor details)
Sexual abuse and rape of a minor (historic, discussed with some moderate detail)
Child abuse (historic, discussed with some moderate detail)
Self harm/suicide attempts (historic, referencing full story told in book 2, limited detail in this book)
Trauma recovery
Explicit sex scenes
Impact play
Bloodplay
Cumplay
Mild daddy/mommy kink
Praise kink
Degradation

**Please check trigger warnings before reading. Look after yourself, your mental health is important. You are loved and you matter**

[Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was the perfect conclusion to their story, it rounded out so nicely. These characters have come so far from when we first met them, their personal growth but also their growth in their relationships, was done all so beautifully. The writing yet again was so smooth and flowed so nicely, I’ve really enjoyed getting to explore this author and their work and will definitely be checking out more. Arlo’s progress in overcoming his demons and his past, was so emotional to watch but so rewarding by the end. Hota is such a strong character but shows his weaknesses at the perfect times, to show just how human he is no matter how much he tries to hide it. Hailey is the glue that holds them altogether and works to ensure that everybody is heard and that communication is a key point to their relationship, but admitting still the mistakes she makes. Highly recommend checking this series out.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall I really loved this series! As is typical with me the last book was my least favorite, and that's because I prefer the beginning of relationships and reading about the problems more than the nice, happy stuff, though I do like to see characters get their HEA. In this trilogy in particular, the biggest emotional punches are in book two, the "prequel" so to speak, that shows Arlo and Hota's history. Something about the angst and pain really drives him their love for me, and I never quite felt the strong love (as stated) between Hailey and Arlo or Hailey and Hota, but I enjoyed the story all the way through even without that. I will definitely watch for more books from this author in the future.
3.5-4 stars

[Destinee · Rating 4 out of 5]

***Note I did not read the first two installments in this book.

Despite skipping the first two books in this series some side characters were unknown to me but I could still follow the story, so this book can be read as a standalone.

Loved this book. MMF is one of my favorite genres, so I am biased. I had to adjust to how this author wrote but when you get into the book's rhythm, it's fine.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful conclusion to the "Pieces of Us" trilogy. Arlo overcoming his fears, Hota realising he is worth it, and Hailey being so forgiving and understanding - they make it work.

5 ⭐

[Eimear · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, as expected, took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I laughed, I cried, I was angry, I was shocked and I loved every second of it.

Arlo, Hota and Hailey are incredibly complex, flawed, and lovable characters who have been through a lot, both individually and together. They each have some serious baggage, but the way they slowly work on their issues, learn to support each other and start to overcome those issues is beautifully done.

Although I loved all three together, I do have a special place in my heart for Arlo and Hota. They have been through so much together and I have never been so happy to read two characters finally get the happy ending they deserve.

The book tackles some intensely dark topics (most of it is dealt with in books one and two) but it still appears in this book so make sure you check any trigger warnings before reading.

I loved the smut throughout the book. Some may think it’s excessive (I personally don’t think there is such a thing) but I think it was absolutely necessary for this book. We needed to see each character be intimate with the other two both alone and as a triad in order for the relationship to be really believable and so it didn’t feel like Hota was a pity invite into the relationship just because Hailey felt bad. I also think Arlo and Hota really needed that alone time to reconnect physically and acknowledge their past and their almost ‘wasted’ (for lack of a better word) time together. But I also think that if they didn’t have the years without physical affection, the relationship would not be the same.

I did love that Hota seemed to be a more central character this time round and the book really focussed on his feelings toward everything. He really needed to be on an even playing field with Arlo and I think only Hota could have really broken Arlo enough for them to be able to put him back together.

Onto the writing… Meg Everly is a beautiful writer and I felt every word of this book. The emotions of each character bled through the pages, the dialogue felt raw and real, and every intimate moment was written with such care and depth.

This wasn’t a simple love story. It was messy, it was painful, and at times, it was heartbreaking. But in the end, it was simply beautiful. And so worth it! I don’t think we could have asked for a more perfect conclusion to the story of Arlo, Hota and Hailey.

An easy 5⭐️ from me!

Thank you to Meg Everly and BookSirens for an advanced copy of the book!

[Michelle Frater · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there was one book, I was counting down the days for, it was the grand finale of this utterly mind-blowing trilogy. After the emotionally devastating second installment, I was praying for a happy ending for these three beautifully broken souls. And let me tell you, this book didn’t just deliver; it shattered my expectations in the best possible way. I was a full-on, ugly-crying mess watching Arlo, Hota, and Hailey battle their demons, claw their way out of the darkness, and finally, finally find peace and happiness in each other’s arms. Their journey wasn’t easy—far from it—but that made their victory all the more breathtaking. Seeing Arlo conquer his fear of touch and not just endure closeness, but find pleasure in it was an absolute triumph. I sobbed my way through his breakthrough moment like it was my heart on the line. But if I had to pick the most gut-wrenching struggle, it was Hota’s. His deep-seated fear of abandonment and belief that he was never enough was difficult to witness. How do you prove to someone that they aren’t just worthy of love, but that they’re an essential part of your life? That’s where Hailey came in. She refused to let Arlo and Hota hide from their feelings, pushed them to embrace what was right in front of them, and showed them just how much they all belonged together. I loved how they communicated and made sure everyone was heard. If I had one tiny gripe, it would be that Arlo and Hailey could have made sure Hota felt more included, because, in truth, he was never on the sidelines. Still, that’s a small quibble in an otherwise spectacular conclusion. And let’s talk about the heat—because whoa. The spice level was off the charts, but what made it truly impactful was the way every intimate moment strengthened their bond. If you haven’t read the whole trilogy, please go back and start at the beginning because that’s the only way you can appreciate this raw, beautiful, and deeply emotional journey of healing, trust, and transformation. And as far as endings go? This was pure perfection.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[TrishSparklerReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

@TrishSparklerReads Bookstagram:

“Hard to Judge” by Meg Everly
Series: Pieces of Us Book 3
Genre: Dark MMF Billionaire Romance
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 5🌶️
Darkness: 3🩶
POV: Multi

Highlights:
💙Billionaire and Millionaire MMCs
💙Ménage Romance
💙BD$M

Thoughts:
The pieces of us series was very reminiscent of the fifty shades of grey series, but more visceral and heart wrenching. Book 1 explored the relationship with Hailey and Arlo, with both of them learning to have a more intimate relationship. Book 2 was about the start of the friendship between Arlo and Horatu and the ways they were able to free Arlo from his abuser. This book is mainly about the relationship between the trio and the intimacy within. That intimacy was highly spicy and kinky once Hailey suggests bringing Horatu into the relationship she built with Arlo. I really liked how both Dominant men were able to let the other take the lead occasionally, with Horatu being a traditional Dominant and Arlo being more of a pleasure Dom. It was so gratifying to see the love Arlo and Hora had for each other move from proxy encounters with others to them finally being together. Hailey is literally the gold that pieces together their broken vase and allows them to be together, like kintsugi. In this threesome Hora is able to finally become more intimate and his first kiss was magical, romantic and so hot. In the club, Hora is the Dom who remakes Arlo and then he and Hailey are there to build him back up. Through kink, Arlo is finally able to get over his past abuse and allow Hora into his heart and body. I loved the feelings this book invoked from crying, to that feeling of bursting joy when these troubled souls are finally able to connect and thrive in a monogamous throuple.

🛑Please read all the author warnings as themes and events in this book could be triggering. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Precociousp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meg Everly’s Hard to Judge delivers an epic and satisfying conclusion to the Pieces of Us polyamorous trilogy, giving readers the HEA they’ve been waiting for. I highly recommend reading the series in order to fully appreciate the depth of these characters and their journey. Like the previous books, this one has a high level of spice, though the middle section felt somewhat overwhelming for my taste. The abundance of sex scenes overshadowed the story’s depth, making it harder to stay fully engaged. I also wish Arlo and Hailey had given Hotaru at least a hint of their plans—he spent much of the book feeling left out, which was frustrating.

That said, I truly enjoyed this book. The love between these three is pure, unconditional, and selfless. Some might say everything happened too quickly, but with the soul-deep connection they share and their complete understanding of one another, I don’t think they needed more time to fall in love and build their relationship.

This installment focuses more on Hotaru, which felt like the right choice. He spent so long bending himself to fit around Arlo that it took time for him to rediscover who he was and fight for what he truly wanted. On the surface, he seems strong and invincible, but beneath that, he carries deep fears and insecurities that made my heart ache for him. His college years, where he constantly felt like a sideshow, were particularly heartbreaking. Hotaru is one of the most selfless characters I’ve encountered—both inspiring and deeply sad.

I’ve come to care about these characters so much, and I was emotionally invested in their healing. Seeing Arlo work through his trauma was rewarding, but what made me even happier was watching Hotaru finally accept that he deserves the love he has long dreamed of.

[Good Booking Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review contains a potentially minor spoiler...

This is the third and final book of the series and it was just beautiful.
We are brought back to present day: Arlo and Hailey are in a committed relationship and are hoping that Hota will be a part of it. They wish to work through their demons together so that they can be together, in love, and happy.

Hailey is truly selfless and so understanding and accepting. She knows that Arlo's love for Hota (and vice versa) is so profound, they both need each other like they need air to breathe. They need each other to heal their trauma, and with Hailey's love, patience and support, they will get there. Hailey soon finds herself falling in love with Hota as well. It's unconventional, but they make it work.

Arlo is finally able to touch and be touched. He opens himself to so many possibilities and hope for a future that he so very much deserves. Hota has always put Arlo's needs first, in hopes that one day, he can be on the receiving end of Arlo's touch; his love. Now that this day is here, he is so unsure, so apprehensive. It breaks your heart.

Hota is in constant fear that this bubble will burst, and that Arlo and Hailey will soon tire of him and leave him off to the side. You can feel his pain in his POV's. Arlo and Hailey are so committed to this relationship that they will stop at nothing to help Hota feel confident in their love for him. It is unwavering and so beautiful.

Their polyamorous relationship gives us scenes of MM, MF, MMF and MFM and they are nothing short of passionate, intense and so, so unhinged.

Please review the TW/CW before reading, as some content may be distressing and/or upsetting.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Katsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book❤️

It's rare for me to really enjoy the arc books I review but this one was soo good. I have to admit that I never read the first part and instantly started with "forever we fall". Forever we fall broke me completely. I desperately needed a happy ending for my babies Arlo and Hota and I finally got it.

This book had a good length and was very well written. I enjoyed reading about how Hotas and Arlos relationship and their characters themselves healed.

But there's one negative point for me personally. These books are heavily focused on Arlo, like he's the main character. But sometimes I had the feeling Hailey was more focused on then him.

Like don't get me wrong I understand why both of them needed a third person to find together again but the feelings Hota had for Hailey came so strong out of nowhere. And that he did some monumental things with her before doing it with Arlo made no sense. Having feelings for her because of what she did for Arlo is totally understandable but the attraction and love on Hotas and Haileys sides for each other was too sudden.

I still absolutely adored their relationship dynamic they were just good for one another and also how bdsm was incorporated was beautiful.

The story was very emotional as expected and I also loved that you could see these emotions in the characters.

All in all this books was super good and I'm forever happy for the happy ending they got because all of them deserve it.

Meg Everly created something amazing with this trilogy.


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Stacey T · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final book in the trilogy brings closure to old wounds and opens the door for new beginnings. This story picks up where the first book left off, highlighting the deepening relationship between Arlo and Hailey while also exploring the addition of Hotaru to their dynamic. Hotaru and Hailey develop a strong bond that exists within their mutual love for Arlo and a budding attraction to each other. Throughout the story, Arlo battles his inner demons while striving to show Hotaru just how much he means to him, even with Hailey in the picture. A familiar face from the past resurfaces, stirring up old mistakes but ultimately aiding in the healing process for both Arlo and Hotaru. This encounter allows them to move forward together, but the question remains: will all three find their happily ever after, or will someone be left behind?
This well-crafted book serves as a satisfying conclusion to the story. It allows readers to delve deeper into the connections between the main characters and finally find peace with their pasts as they move forward. While I felt that the time between college and the reunion of Arlo and Hotaru was never fully explored, I still enjoyed the ending and witnessing the growth of their relationship. Be aware of the trigger warnings, as some themes may be disturbing. Overall, it is a powerful conclusion to a story about overcoming trauma and how unexpected people can change your life. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Celine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

First, thank you Meg Everly! And Booksirens for the amazing chance to read and ARC for this book!

This book is everything I could've wanted and more. It's so much more than I imagined.

I gobbled it up. I couldn't live my life without breathing in the pages of this book. It clouded my mind through work every day, wondering and so excited for what happens next.

I could not have asked for a better ending for these three honestly.

It's satisfying, steamy and spicy as hell. It made me feel like I was burning in hell as some points. But it had me laughing at the cutesy stuff too.

It was so much fun and definitely a new favourite. The whole series is really! And I plan on buying the last two books to complete my set because I will need to read them again. Once was not enough for these bad boys.

Everyone deserves this kind of love and affection. Willing to put someone through absolute turmoil, but only because you know it's what they need to heal. You're willing to be the one doing it. As much as it may hurt.

I love these three!

Thank you Meg Everly, these books were such a blast.

[Hannah Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story brings Arlo, Hailey and Hota together, finally. I have read the other 2 books in this series, so it was really nice to see the journey of all 3 of them come full circle.

This book was spice heavy, and I do feel like it was rushed in some places. The spicy scenes were frequent, when I wish there was more communication between Arlo, Hota and Hailey. Hota inner demons and fear of rejection and abandonment hurt my feelings for him, and I feel like it could have been cleared up with a conversation.

Other than that, it was a great read. I love how Hota helped Arlo with his biggest fears and trauma, and Hailey was so supportive the entire time. The ending was perfect and I'm so glad they all got their happily ever after.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book for free and am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Cinnamon · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first book was amazing, the second was just about perfect, but this one... God, it let me down so hard it literally made me sad.

Sure, the plot is good, the relationship between the three characters is beautiful, and seeing them grow from three broken souls into a strong unit was really satisfying.

But... the smut. There was too much of it. Chapter after chapter of sexy time made for a very boring read. To be honest, I skipped pretty much the rest of the book after Hotaru finally topped Arlo. And even then I was already bored.

I wanted more of what we saw on book two. I wanted my heart broken, my soul shattered, my eyes full of tears. I wanted excruciating emotional pain to make the relief of the happy ever after ending feel devastating instead of lukewarmly--if that's a word--fine.

[Ane Margaux · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

3.5 Stars!

MMF is one of my favorite genres, and Everly's take didn't disappoint. She has a talent for describing emotion that cuts straight to a reader's heart and accurately relays feelings. One may find "Hard to Judge" decently paced, with the ending slightly predictable but satisfying. The text tends to read like an internal monologue with narration and personal reactions laced together in various paragraphs. This took some getting used to, but I would have found this easier had I read the first two in the series and been accustomed to Everly's writing style. I suggest anyone wanting to read this check out the first two beforehand, as it would also make the side characters easier to place.

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the perfect conclusion to the series, and I was an emotional wreck in the best way. Seeing Hotaru, Hailey, and Arlo finally get the love and peace they deserved after everything they endured was so incredibly moving. The line “I had to go through hell to get to my heaven” sums up their journey perfectly. Each of them faced their own darkness, but together, they built something beautiful and one of the most raw, trusting, and deeply emotional relationships I’ve read in a long time.

This series will stay with me for a long time, and I can’t recommend it enough. The writing was stunning, and there are so many lines I’ll be thinking about forever, especially “Always. Forever. Yours.” and this powerful reflection on love: “While the world loves to put parameters and rules to love, we know love knows no bounds. Not the number of partners or their identities. Not time or space. Not age or health. Not life or death. A soul’s love is unbound, but is tethered by those it loves.” Absolutely breathtaking.

[Vonn Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third and last book in this series.

In the first book we see Arlo and Hailey come together and fight their inner demons to be together.

The second book was emotionally draining because we get Arlo and Hotaru’s backstories during their high school days in the UK. This one broke me

Now in this book we’re back in the present and Hailey is fighting to get Arlo and Hotaru to see that they’ve loved each other forever and they need to be all together. Arlo still has an inner battle to overcome and Hotaru thinks he’ll never be enough and it’ll never be forever.

Wonderful conclusion, even though this was a bit long and stretched out, to the story of Arlo and Hotaru and Hailey.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Bria 🌼 · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review!! Thank you so much, Meg, for an advanced copy of this book, I’ve been so blessed and happy to be on this journey with you and I’m so sad it’s over! Please keep writing, you have a gift!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

OH MY GOSH! Meg, you did it again!! This entire series has been fantastic, the extreme character development from book one to now when Arlo, Hailey and Hota finally get their happy ending was just perfect! I cried when Hota broke Arlo down and built him back up to help him over come his trauma and again when Hota stuck up to his dad. Hailey’s immense love for these two was so prevalent and important to developing their relationship! The epilogue was so beautifully written, I’m so glad they all got their “happy EVERLY after” as you put it!

[Christy Tesmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The culmination of the healing after all of the waiting and angst. This is one of the best series I have read to date. The progression in the relationships through physical release and exploration is amazing. I believe that everyone could relate to the relief that occurs after healing trauma in whatever manor works best! Arlo, Hailey and Hota have a special bond that is developed over this series and grows deeper with every book. Knowing that this all comes together in a HEA while keeping the reader on their seat to the end keeps this book a page turner like the previous two. I definitely recommend this series!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[MsV · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely unputdownable!

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I downloaded this, but WOW—I was hooked from the very first page. The writing is sharp, the pacing is perfect, and the characters feel so real I almost wanted to text them. Every twist hit hard, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, the story pulled the rug out from under me in the best way.

This is one of those books that makes you lose track of time—suddenly it’s 2AM and you’re saying “just one more chapter” for the fifth time. I honestly can’t wait to read more from this author. If you’re thinking about getting it, stop thinking and just click “Buy Now.” Total 10/10.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely conclusion and happy ending for these characters. It was so wonderful to see everyone working through their issues to get the happy ending they all deserves! My only complaint is i felt like it was a bit too long and I never say that. I felt like Hota and Arlo were really in denial about their truths for a bit too long, but over all this trilogy was so absolutely wonderful. I feel so glad to have gotten an ARC for books 2 and 3 because I devoured this.

Thank you to Meg Everly and Booksirens for an advanced copy of this book!

[Amanda Dockendorff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book did not disappoint! Before diving in I’d like to thank Meg Everly and Booksirens for the opportunity to read this arc!

This book was the perfect finale to this trilogy (however, I still want more 😅). It brought together the challenges and struggles from the first two books and wrapped them up into a happy ending. The throuple was started more abruptly than I expected but it was exciting to read how their relationships intertwined and became a unit.

The relationships between all the characters and following them as they work through their respective traumas and grow individually and as a family had me excited to continue on.

I absolutely LOVED this book and I’m slightly sad that it’s over!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[DGSO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gosh! I just really loved the series the whole way through, even though I am normally more for the MMF the second in this series is my favorite. Having said that this book brings all the characters together beautifully and it doesn't just happen over night, they do the work. There is also at least two scenes here that were hot AF! There was only one little tiny thing that bugged me but it is just my personal thing and it does NOT take away any stars for me.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Books and Daisies · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final book in this trilogy brings Hailey, Arlo, and Hota’s journey full circle, blending emotional depth, trauma recovery, and scorching chemistry. Their poly (MMF) relationship is raw, real, and beautifully complex.

This book is intensely spicy with strong kink elements, but it also delivers a deeply moving story of healing and love. Highly recommended—just be sure to check trigger warnings first! 💙

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Fiona Agnew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. I was getting sick of the usual bi sexual books, usually it's all sex and no substance.
I loved the story to this one, it was a proper love story, with just enough spice to it, and the spicy scenes, wow, got me feeling very warm
Also Hotaru sounds hot as hell
Very well written I would definitely read more if this authors books

[Michelle Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

NAUGHTY X'S THREE!

“Had me at the edge of my seat!”
"Richly layered characters!"

It was truly beautiful to watch these three characters develop. Arlo, Hota & Hailey struggled immensely but were absolutely determined to slay their demons. The will to overcome adversity was refreshing. This series was exceptionally well written and deeply moving. I can't recommend it enough!