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Men of 3X CONStruction #7
Double Trouble
Twins Blaine and Donald O’Connor had only loved one woman and she had loved each of them. Through a series of events she fled and they never heard from her again, until a call from their brother, Red, changes their lives. Belinda Moore’s father was dying. That was the only reason she quit her job as a social worker in Florida and moved her two sons to Michigan. It wasn’t so bad, her good friend Pam lived close by with her new husband Julio Cardenas and a host of friends from the construction company he used to work for. Unfortunately, one of her sons had a hard time adapting to life in the city and fell into all kinds of trouble, which led to Double Trouble walking through a door she had slammed shut a long time ago. As she wades hip deep through lies and deceit, she must determine what is best for her sons…and for her because Blaine and Donald have no intention of playing fair.
- GenresInterracial Romance
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2014
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About the author
Erosa Knowles
57 books191 followers"Hello,I'm a self-proclaimed read-a-holic. I love most genres and would rather read than do most things. Stands to reason, that I'd have this inexplicable love affair with the written word!
Reading was the balm that soothed me during tough times as a single mother, working two jobs. As things leveled out, I found I enjoyed the places books took me, there was a certain solace learning about various times and cultures. When I began traveling, many of the places I visited felt like old friends. I could envision the characters from the books walking the cobbled streets, or running along the swift moving streams.
After twenty years of reading and collecting my favorite authors, I decided to indulge my passion for storytelling. I took classes, invested in seminars and sat nervously across the table from editors. It was a lengthy process, Finally, I got the courage to allow the market to judge my work. The market can be a brutal, but I think fair, mistress. Hard work is rewarded and appreciated. Slackers don't stand a chance. :-)."
Reading was the balm that soothed me during tough times as a single mother, working two jobs. As things leveled out, I found I enjoyed the places books took me, there was a certain solace learning about various times and cultures. When I began traveling, many of the places I visited felt like old friends. I could envision the characters from the books walking the cobbled streets, or running along the swift moving streams.
After twenty years of reading and collecting my favorite authors, I decided to indulge my passion for storytelling. I took classes, invested in seminars and sat nervously across the table from editors. It was a lengthy process, Finally, I got the courage to allow the market to judge my work. The market can be a brutal, but I think fair, mistress. Hard work is rewarded and appreciated. Slackers don't stand a chance. :-)."
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November 28, 2015
I did not enjoy this one! Why couldn't the twins each have a happily ever after separately! Really disturbing to me, sharing a woman really??? Highly dissatisfied would not recommend!
December 26, 2023
Okay but With a Side Eye at the Easy Button
******Spoilers******
More a 2.5 this one is I thought. The Blaine, Donnie, and Belinda triangle was much different than I thought it'd be when I first picked up this book. They have 16 year old twins and the men come into their lives late because of lies and miscommunication. The same thing that kept Belinda as a single mom that whole time too. Circumstances worked out so that Belinda continued to try to contact the men and Blaine and Donnie looked for her but couldn't find Belinda who had moved. They're reunited because a relative in a different state saw one of her twin sons who had distinctive family features and contacted his other family members to let them know someone had a son and gave the mom's name. Belinda is in the state taking care of her ill father and dating someone else. Blaine and Donnie show up not understanding that Belinda hadn't just moved away and never contacted them but the deception from their dad who lied to keep Blaine and Donnie away from Belinda because they had fought over her in the past. The understanding that that were all innocent quickly settles bad feelings on their ends and Belinda's and the anger switched to Blaine and Donnie's dad who'd led. Blaine and Donnie and their extended family now want in on the twin teenagers lives and everyone is emotionally stuck due to the time lost. The rest of the book is the characters finding a way to heal relationships and come to understand not only one another but how they'll structure their lives and move forward.
I liked the characters in the book for the most part. The twin sons were more mature than I thought they'd be and a lot more open in their communication about their feelings. Blaine and Donnie and Belinda picked right back up where they left off in terms of attraction, this time with the twins understanding they can't separate and no more fighting over Belinda. The boyfriend is easily resolved and after a slight tension, the twin sons are willing to accept their dads and the relationship their parents have together.
I'm not sure I can put my finger on why, but think it's because there's so much going on that I couldn't really connect to the book. From all of the family to getting how everyone relates to everyone else to the characters from what I think are probably other books in this series, sometimes things felt forced. Oftentimes an issue was resolved too quickly and relationships were mended similarly, and unrealistically I thought. Blaine and Donnie had a life and dropped everything for their sons which was admirable but I can't see how they were able to get away for so long without some mention of work, especially for an attorney who owned a firm. For a struggling mom, even though she sold her house, how was she taking care of herself and the boys, she wasn't worried about money or how long she'd be able to do this change while taking care of her dad. There was some confusion on my end with Belinda's dad's girlfriend, the explanation didn't make sense and the hashing out their lives at the end was enough to tie things together too neatly and Belinda and sons were then free to move to be a family with Blaine and Donnie. It's too easy.
******Spoilers******
More a 2.5 this one is I thought. The Blaine, Donnie, and Belinda triangle was much different than I thought it'd be when I first picked up this book. They have 16 year old twins and the men come into their lives late because of lies and miscommunication. The same thing that kept Belinda as a single mom that whole time too. Circumstances worked out so that Belinda continued to try to contact the men and Blaine and Donnie looked for her but couldn't find Belinda who had moved. They're reunited because a relative in a different state saw one of her twin sons who had distinctive family features and contacted his other family members to let them know someone had a son and gave the mom's name. Belinda is in the state taking care of her ill father and dating someone else. Blaine and Donnie show up not understanding that Belinda hadn't just moved away and never contacted them but the deception from their dad who lied to keep Blaine and Donnie away from Belinda because they had fought over her in the past. The understanding that that were all innocent quickly settles bad feelings on their ends and Belinda's and the anger switched to Blaine and Donnie's dad who'd led. Blaine and Donnie and their extended family now want in on the twin teenagers lives and everyone is emotionally stuck due to the time lost. The rest of the book is the characters finding a way to heal relationships and come to understand not only one another but how they'll structure their lives and move forward.
I liked the characters in the book for the most part. The twin sons were more mature than I thought they'd be and a lot more open in their communication about their feelings. Blaine and Donnie and Belinda picked right back up where they left off in terms of attraction, this time with the twins understanding they can't separate and no more fighting over Belinda. The boyfriend is easily resolved and after a slight tension, the twin sons are willing to accept their dads and the relationship their parents have together.
I'm not sure I can put my finger on why, but think it's because there's so much going on that I couldn't really connect to the book. From all of the family to getting how everyone relates to everyone else to the characters from what I think are probably other books in this series, sometimes things felt forced. Oftentimes an issue was resolved too quickly and relationships were mended similarly, and unrealistically I thought. Blaine and Donnie had a life and dropped everything for their sons which was admirable but I can't see how they were able to get away for so long without some mention of work, especially for an attorney who owned a firm. For a struggling mom, even though she sold her house, how was she taking care of herself and the boys, she wasn't worried about money or how long she'd be able to do this change while taking care of her dad. There was some confusion on my end with Belinda's dad's girlfriend, the explanation didn't make sense and the hashing out their lives at the end was enough to tie things together too neatly and Belinda and sons were then free to move to be a family with Blaine and Donnie. It's too easy.
January 9, 2021
I really liked this story. I didn't have any backstories to any of the characters from previous books, so when they were introduced in the story, I felt like I was missing something with the seeming ease of so many characters being introduced and talked about, but it didn't detract from the story too much. Anyway, Belinda is the mother of a pair of handsome teenage boys Adam and Abraham who are the boys of the twins Blaine and Donald O'Connor. Adam is a bit lost since they moved from their home in Florida to Michigan to take care of Belinda's ailing father. When Adam is placed into a mentoring program, one of the other O'Conners recognized Adam was a part of the family by his features and that was when the brothers enter Belinda's life again. To be loved by two men, *sigh*.
I really liked this story. Belinda, Blaine and Donald were really good together. I appreciated that they were all strong characters and were diverse enough in their personalities to be able to hold their own in the presence of the other. Twins, having a symbiotic connection is such an interesting concept to me and the fact that they couldn't live apart made me want to research that connection more to see what the probability of that happening is rare or not. I liked that the children were heavily involved in the story and that it wasn't really an erotica more than a reconciliation. This was my first time that I can recall reading something by Ms. Knowles but I really enjoyed it and it seems as I have to read the other stories in the series. :)
I really liked this story. Belinda, Blaine and Donald were really good together. I appreciated that they were all strong characters and were diverse enough in their personalities to be able to hold their own in the presence of the other. Twins, having a symbiotic connection is such an interesting concept to me and the fact that they couldn't live apart made me want to research that connection more to see what the probability of that happening is rare or not. I liked that the children were heavily involved in the story and that it wasn't really an erotica more than a reconciliation. This was my first time that I can recall reading something by Ms. Knowles but I really enjoyed it and it seems as I have to read the other stories in the series. :)
May 22, 2019
A high 2 stars for me. The story was interesting enough for a quick read. I felt like a bit more elaboration would've helped the story more and even though we get a HEA, more detail would've been nice.
Sexy characters too.
Sexy characters too.
September 28, 2021
What an Odd Situation
Well, that was odd, but I loved it! Both of the twins, Blaine and Donald are too much, but such sweethearts. Belinda is a luck lady, and her boys are amazing. I truly enjoyed this story more than I thought I would.
Well, that was odd, but I loved it! Both of the twins, Blaine and Donald are too much, but such sweethearts. Belinda is a luck lady, and her boys are amazing. I truly enjoyed this story more than I thought I would.
January 15, 2017
The final story in the series. This story is about the twins and the one woman who they both love.
Another romantic read, if you struggle with how one woman can be with 2 men at the same time then this will not be the book for you. I loved how the fathers dealt with their sons. We also see the couples from the past books. I think this story shows what can happen when parents interfere too much in their children's love lives especially when they are grown ups. Always comes back and bits you in the ass.
Definitely worth a read.
Another romantic read, if you struggle with how one woman can be with 2 men at the same time then this will not be the book for you. I loved how the fathers dealt with their sons. We also see the couples from the past books. I think this story shows what can happen when parents interfere too much in their children's love lives especially when they are grown ups. Always comes back and bits you in the ass.
Definitely worth a read.
May 26, 2015
Between a 2.5 and a 3... At least she tried to make the characters three dimensional.
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