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Three Bossy Boyfriends
Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss, his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.
This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.
Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.
I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.
Things are getting very interesting.
And then Tucker walks in.
My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.
I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.
This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.
Oops.
Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle.
This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.
Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.
I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.
Things are getting very interesting.
And then Tucker walks in.
My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.
I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.
This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.
Oops.
Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2025
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January 6, 2026
Big time meh. Tucker felt forced, there was very little character development for him and we never got a really good explanation for the curse in high school. We never found out if Evan got a new job or if Finley passed the bar. Also we don’t want to read books that have an unfinished HEA. Like “we are going to work on it and see where it goes” is a terrible way to end a book.
September 24, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️
Tropes
💜 MMFM (with MM)
🩵 Small Town Workplace Romance
🩷 Fake Dating
💙 Enemies & Friends to Lovers
Main Characters
Christopher; bossy, controlling, demanding, in love with Evan
Evan; submissive, agreeable, loving, sweet, fun, in love with Christopher
Tucker; rugged, rough, less talkative, hate fuck, in love with Finley
Finley; chaos, independent, moody
Out of every FMC ever written in which I have read, I am so close to being a Finley in every fricking way and that literally hurt reading myself on paper and thinking, shit that's me.
Uuuuuuuggghhhhhhhhhhhh.
🌶️🌶️
Tropes
💜 MMFM (with MM)
🩵 Small Town Workplace Romance
🩷 Fake Dating
💙 Enemies & Friends to Lovers
Main Characters
Christopher; bossy, controlling, demanding, in love with Evan
Evan; submissive, agreeable, loving, sweet, fun, in love with Christopher
Tucker; rugged, rough, less talkative, hate fuck, in love with Finley
Finley; chaos, independent, moody
Out of every FMC ever written in which I have read, I am so close to being a Finley in every fricking way and that literally hurt reading myself on paper and thinking, shit that's me.
Uuuuuuuggghhhhhhhhhhhh.
September 13, 2025
Three bossy boyfriends follows Finley, and the last thing she expected was to return back to her home town but she needed a reset. Finley lands herself her job as a paralegal in her father’s firm but this is only temporary until she can retake the bar exam. It is while she is working at this firm that she meets Evan and Christopher.
Now these two have their own predicament- Evan is trying to make partner of the firm but in which Christopher suggests he finds a fake girlfriend in which it’ll will boost his chances of making partner. Evan is drawn to Finley and he asks her to be his fake girlfriend but in these types of romances we know it’s never truly fake. This may also be a good time to mention that Christopher is in love with Evan and you can definitely say the feelings are mutual. Christopher is also drawn to Finley but he is mostly involved when Evan is present. Yes it does get a bit confusing.
We also add Tucker to that mix and it’s a whole lot of chaos. Tucker and Finley have been at odds with one another since high school but oh how the tables have turned and he falls head over heels for her. Honestly the dislike chemistry between these two is absolutely impeccable and Finley really does make the man work for it😂
We follow these four and how the navigate the dynamics of their relationship. Two characters in an MM relationship, meanwhile Tucker only wants Finley but overall all three are connected through her. Finley sometimes feels quite guilty that she’s attracted to 3 people at a time but her brother Ford (Three Grumpy Groomsmen) definitely helps her on this matter as he has experience with his own relationship.
Finley was an entertaining character, she’s feisty and hardworking and I connected with her very well.
Overall I loved this book- my only critique is I would have liked a little epilogue of these four in the future but I’ll let my imagination do the talking on that front.
Thank you to the author agency who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
Now these two have their own predicament- Evan is trying to make partner of the firm but in which Christopher suggests he finds a fake girlfriend in which it’ll will boost his chances of making partner. Evan is drawn to Finley and he asks her to be his fake girlfriend but in these types of romances we know it’s never truly fake. This may also be a good time to mention that Christopher is in love with Evan and you can definitely say the feelings are mutual. Christopher is also drawn to Finley but he is mostly involved when Evan is present. Yes it does get a bit confusing.
We also add Tucker to that mix and it’s a whole lot of chaos. Tucker and Finley have been at odds with one another since high school but oh how the tables have turned and he falls head over heels for her. Honestly the dislike chemistry between these two is absolutely impeccable and Finley really does make the man work for it😂
We follow these four and how the navigate the dynamics of their relationship. Two characters in an MM relationship, meanwhile Tucker only wants Finley but overall all three are connected through her. Finley sometimes feels quite guilty that she’s attracted to 3 people at a time but her brother Ford (Three Grumpy Groomsmen) definitely helps her on this matter as he has experience with his own relationship.
Finley was an entertaining character, she’s feisty and hardworking and I connected with her very well.
Overall I loved this book- my only critique is I would have liked a little epilogue of these four in the future but I’ll let my imagination do the talking on that front.
Thank you to the author agency who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
July 13, 2026
DNF @ 10% / 4 chapters in
That was... awkward.
--The lack of professionalism at work was jaw-dropping. Absolutely took me out of the story. She was walking around barefoot and snarking at someone from high school during a meeting. Just wow.
--I'm a fan of fake dating, definitely fun to read, but Evan can't fake date Christopher because of Evan works under him (Firm partner and staff attorney) even though they totally like each other, so Evan decides to fake-date Finley... one of the new paralegals... who in fact will be "working with me [Evan] frequently as my paralegal.” So... is this not still a problem?
--Finley was so emo, so goth back in the day. Like... tell me more, dear author, about how you don't know what those mean. And she now has a tattoo that has to be covered up and she tries flashing it at Evan and Christopher to show she's a rebel. In her own words she calls her tattoo a "basic little cluster of stars on the inside of my wrist."
--Tucker said her eyelashes remind him of spider legs which was supposed to be a positive???
So yeah, too cringey for me.
That was... awkward.
--The lack of professionalism at work was jaw-dropping. Absolutely took me out of the story. She was walking around barefoot and snarking at someone from high school during a meeting. Just wow.
--I'm a fan of fake dating, definitely fun to read, but Evan can't fake date Christopher because of Evan works under him (Firm partner and staff attorney) even though they totally like each other, so Evan decides to fake-date Finley... one of the new paralegals... who in fact will be "working with me [Evan] frequently as my paralegal.” So... is this not still a problem?
--Finley was so emo, so goth back in the day. Like... tell me more, dear author, about how you don't know what those mean. And she now has a tattoo that has to be covered up and she tries flashing it at Evan and Christopher to show she's a rebel. In her own words she calls her tattoo a "basic little cluster of stars on the inside of my wrist."
--Tucker said her eyelashes remind him of spider legs which was supposed to be a positive???
So yeah, too cringey for me.
September 26, 2025
Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC! Emma Foxx never misses—truly one of my favorite why choose authors! I loved the setup for these characters’ relationships: it turns fake dating on its head by suggesting a fake relationship so that two other people can date (trust me, it makes sense), only for the three of them to get together, AND another plus one for our main girl Finley. I thought all of these characters had really strong arcs both individually and with their romantic partners, and all showing up really earnestly to make the relationships work after the teensiest third-act breakup. I also love an interconnected standalone, so it was really fun to see characters from the other Honeysuckle Harbor books (as well as mentions of another series, the Chicago Racketeers) crop up. Plenty of love and spice to go around. Why choose girlies won’t want to miss this.
September 11, 2025
Emma Foxx never disappoints! This book have me kicking my feet and giggling 🤭
This book follows, Finley, Evan, Christopher and Tucker. Right off the bat there was chemistry between the characters. The communication between the characters was amazing! While there was miscommunication it was done so well and not overly dramatic!
It felt like like this was the perfect book to get me out of my slump, it was why choose MMFM, forced proximity, ⚔️ crossing, age gap, fake dating, workplace romance.
I didn’t like how the book ended, I mean I really enjoyed the book and I ate it up in one day but I felt like the book ended abruptly. No epilogue nothing. But overall a really good read and really cute!
This book follows, Finley, Evan, Christopher and Tucker. Right off the bat there was chemistry between the characters. The communication between the characters was amazing! While there was miscommunication it was done so well and not overly dramatic!
It felt like like this was the perfect book to get me out of my slump, it was why choose MMFM, forced proximity, ⚔️ crossing, age gap, fake dating, workplace romance.
I didn’t like how the book ended, I mean I really enjoyed the book and I ate it up in one day but I felt like the book ended abruptly. No epilogue nothing. But overall a really good read and really cute!
September 22, 2025
This is definitely a page turner, and I had a hard time putting this down! So plan your time...
Being back in her hometown was not the plan for Finley. Unfortunately, she needs a re-set, and going home to regroup lands her working as a paralegal in her father's law firm. Her brother, Ford, (who found his forever with Ivy in "My Three Grumpy Groomsmen") and her sisters Frannie and Fiona are there for her but she has always felt misunderstood in her small town.
Granted, she has always stood out from others on purpose, but this time, it catches the eyes of two lawyers she works with! But things aren't always what they seem, and she agrees to "fake date" Evan. Only, the connection between them is so organic it quickly turns into more. Complicating matters is Evan's feelings for Christopher, and things get a bit confusing.
And then there's Tucker. Whew! Tucker, who she has known since High School, and has had a annoyance with ever since. Unfortunately the "hate" chemistry between them isn't really hate at all, and now that time has past, he's anxious to connect with Finley. Obviously, Finley is living her best life, with Christopher, Evan and now Tucker in the mix, and it's a challenge to figure out the dynamics between all four people. 2 in an MM relationship, but connected with Finley, and Tucker who is only interested in Finley. I really enjoyed the way she gives something of herself differently to each of the guys, and the focus they each have for her emotional well being and pleasure. Her sassy nature and quick wit kept me very entertained, while the steamy scenes and willingness to communicate and cooperate kept me engrossed in the pages.
The HEA was what I wanted for them, I suggest you read this one, and Ivy's story too.
I look forward to reading the next new release from this author. Fortunate to receive a complimentary copy of this book (thank you), I happily leave my review.
Being back in her hometown was not the plan for Finley. Unfortunately, she needs a re-set, and going home to regroup lands her working as a paralegal in her father's law firm. Her brother, Ford, (who found his forever with Ivy in "My Three Grumpy Groomsmen") and her sisters Frannie and Fiona are there for her but she has always felt misunderstood in her small town.
Granted, she has always stood out from others on purpose, but this time, it catches the eyes of two lawyers she works with! But things aren't always what they seem, and she agrees to "fake date" Evan. Only, the connection between them is so organic it quickly turns into more. Complicating matters is Evan's feelings for Christopher, and things get a bit confusing.
And then there's Tucker. Whew! Tucker, who she has known since High School, and has had a annoyance with ever since. Unfortunately the "hate" chemistry between them isn't really hate at all, and now that time has past, he's anxious to connect with Finley. Obviously, Finley is living her best life, with Christopher, Evan and now Tucker in the mix, and it's a challenge to figure out the dynamics between all four people. 2 in an MM relationship, but connected with Finley, and Tucker who is only interested in Finley. I really enjoyed the way she gives something of herself differently to each of the guys, and the focus they each have for her emotional well being and pleasure. Her sassy nature and quick wit kept me very entertained, while the steamy scenes and willingness to communicate and cooperate kept me engrossed in the pages.
The HEA was what I wanted for them, I suggest you read this one, and Ivy's story too.
I look forward to reading the next new release from this author. Fortunate to receive a complimentary copy of this book (thank you), I happily leave my review.
September 19, 2025
This book was pure fun from start to finish. Drama, romance, and just the right amount of chaos kept things moving in the best way. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts, and the banter had me grinning through half the book. Perfect when you want something light, spicy, and totally addictive.
May 27, 2026
Three Bossy Boyfriends
Three Bossy Boyfriends, part of the Honeysuckle Harbor series, by Emma Foxx @emmafoxxwrites.
What a great book about Finley, Evan, Christopher & Tucker! Tropes: Contemporary, Why Choose With MM, Boss/Employee, Age Gap, Enemies to Lovers, No 3rd Act Break Up & HFN!
Three Bossy Boyfriends, part of the Honeysuckle Harbor series, by Emma Foxx @emmafoxxwrites.
What a great book about Finley, Evan, Christopher & Tucker! Tropes: Contemporary, Why Choose With MM, Boss/Employee, Age Gap, Enemies to Lovers, No 3rd Act Break Up & HFN!
September 24, 2025
Another super fun, smutty read by this author. Liked the reluctance and progress pace if RH. Sad it’s the last currently in the series but how many groups can one small town really have?!
November 13, 2025
1.5 Stars
June 11, 2026
Not a big fan
September 12, 2025
Delightful why choose, worth the lack of sleep!
After missing her timeslot to take the bar exam, paralegal Finley has been forced to return from NYC to her hometown of Honeysuckle Harbor outside of Charleston. Her father installs her at the prestigious law firm where he’s a managing but retired partner. Finley, however, is determined that she’s out of there as soon as she sits for the bar in several months. When a very sexy associate attorney asks her out as cover for his not quite consummated relationship with a senior partner, her life becomes more interesting. When both men express an interest in her, she’s all in but keeping with her self-imposed end date. An intimate kiss between the men causes the younger attorney to be dismissed, and Finley feels responsible.
Further complicating matters, an old high school nemesis of Finley’s shows up and turns the triangulated tangle into a quadrangle.
The banter and steam was 100% on point, the relationship particulars were very interesting and while not simple in any way, they were believable and I was rooting for them all the whole way.
I was fortunate to have received an advance reader copy from The Author Agency, and I’m pleased to share my honest and enthusiastic review.
After missing her timeslot to take the bar exam, paralegal Finley has been forced to return from NYC to her hometown of Honeysuckle Harbor outside of Charleston. Her father installs her at the prestigious law firm where he’s a managing but retired partner. Finley, however, is determined that she’s out of there as soon as she sits for the bar in several months. When a very sexy associate attorney asks her out as cover for his not quite consummated relationship with a senior partner, her life becomes more interesting. When both men express an interest in her, she’s all in but keeping with her self-imposed end date. An intimate kiss between the men causes the younger attorney to be dismissed, and Finley feels responsible.
Further complicating matters, an old high school nemesis of Finley’s shows up and turns the triangulated tangle into a quadrangle.
The banter and steam was 100% on point, the relationship particulars were very interesting and while not simple in any way, they were believable and I was rooting for them all the whole way.
I was fortunate to have received an advance reader copy from The Author Agency, and I’m pleased to share my honest and enthusiastic review.
September 22, 2025
✨️✨️ ARC Review ✨️✨️
Troublemaker? Me? Always. So imagine my delight when Emma Foxx served up a heroine who not only owns her chaos but manages to juggle three men while doing it. Three. At once. Honestly, that is multitasking of Olympic standard.
Let’s break this summer circus down.
First we have Evan. Too ambitious, too charming, too hot to be a lawyer and apparently too desperate for a promotion to keep his personal life simple. His solution? A fake girlfriend. Our heroine says yes. Naturally.
Next comes Christopher. Senior partner, older, intimidating in that expensive tailored suits way… until you realise he has a soft spot for brats and absolutely no problem sharing. File that under workplace fantasies you did not know you needed.
And then, when the chaos is already at full tilt, in walks Tucker. High school nemesis. Goth phase curse victim. Now reformed, muscled up, and carrying a grudge smile combination that could melt concrete. He wants peace and possibly a lot more. She does not stand a chance.
Foxx is not here to write a quiet office romance. She is here to unleash full-blown chaos. Fake dating? Tick. Enemies to lovers? Tick. Workplace hijinks? Double tick. The banter is sharp, the heat is plentiful, and there are so many oops moments you will be muttering “girl, same” at your Kindle.
And beneath the comedy and the steam there is genuine heart. These men do not just bulldoze her walls, they knock them down, rebuild them, and probably string up fairy lights while they are at it.
Bottom line: Three Bossy Boyfriends is messy, magical, and hot enough to singe your eyebrows. If you like your romcoms with curses, chaos, and multiple happily ever afters on the menu, this one will absolutely hit the spot.
Troublemaker? Me? Always. So imagine my delight when Emma Foxx served up a heroine who not only owns her chaos but manages to juggle three men while doing it. Three. At once. Honestly, that is multitasking of Olympic standard.
Let’s break this summer circus down.
First we have Evan. Too ambitious, too charming, too hot to be a lawyer and apparently too desperate for a promotion to keep his personal life simple. His solution? A fake girlfriend. Our heroine says yes. Naturally.
Next comes Christopher. Senior partner, older, intimidating in that expensive tailored suits way… until you realise he has a soft spot for brats and absolutely no problem sharing. File that under workplace fantasies you did not know you needed.
And then, when the chaos is already at full tilt, in walks Tucker. High school nemesis. Goth phase curse victim. Now reformed, muscled up, and carrying a grudge smile combination that could melt concrete. He wants peace and possibly a lot more. She does not stand a chance.
Foxx is not here to write a quiet office romance. She is here to unleash full-blown chaos. Fake dating? Tick. Enemies to lovers? Tick. Workplace hijinks? Double tick. The banter is sharp, the heat is plentiful, and there are so many oops moments you will be muttering “girl, same” at your Kindle.
And beneath the comedy and the steam there is genuine heart. These men do not just bulldoze her walls, they knock them down, rebuild them, and probably string up fairy lights while they are at it.
Bottom line: Three Bossy Boyfriends is messy, magical, and hot enough to singe your eyebrows. If you like your romcoms with curses, chaos, and multiple happily ever afters on the menu, this one will absolutely hit the spot.
October 17, 2025
This book was “meh”. I would have rather read a book about just Christopher and Evan or just Tucker and Finley. It felt like the quad relationship was shoehorned into the story. Finley was kinda not a great character and I felt like some of her backstory was just ignored. Tucker felt like an after thought. Sometimes it felt like Christopher was being a jerk just for being a jerk. Also as an actual paralegal in the real world, no place I have ever worked is that formal. Maybe that’s an East Coast thing (I’m in the Seattle area). It was nice that the characters did communicate and made attempts to define their rules and such for their relationship. Overall, it just wasn’t for me.
January 15, 2026
Book 7 of 2026
@EmmaFoxx is writing some of the best MMFM books out there and does not get enough love, and I have been saying this for quite some time! On top of it all, this writing duo has hit their stride with his Honeysuckle Harbor series. It is hands down their best series because of the unique characters they have written. Overall they have given us now seven MFMM or MMFM combinations, and in doing that, all seven have given us a different dynamic, which is not easy to do. It really makes each grouping stand out in their own unique way which I love.
There is something special about Finley, Tucker, Evan and Christopher. I absolutely loved how this foursome came together and the vulnerability that it required to figure out what they wanted and how they were going to achieve it. Finley is more than a black cat heroine, and I loved her character arc. We have known her vaguely from the start of the Honeysuckle Harbor series since she is Ford’s sister and triplets with Fiona and Frannie, and I love how we got cameos from our other Honeysuckle Harbor favorites (Ford, Ivy, Harrison and Liam along with Greyson, Caroline, James and Cas). I love how it is acknowledged that not all groupings are created equal, and that it’s a benefit to the people inside of them that each is unique. In the end, I just fell hard for all four – Finley, for her ability to beat to her own drum; to Tucker, who is someone from high school who turns a revenge connection into something more; to Evan, who is the sweet and steadfast glue that holds all the connections together with his friendship and love, and Christopher, who is the perfect boss of them all. I love that we have a group of lawyers who are intellectual in nature but learn true vulnerability.
The bonus epilogue and the spicy short are really what bring the ending together for me. At first I was worried that the ending was too abrupt and felt incomplete, but once you read both of those additional storylines (with the spicy short being one year after the end of the book), I love how it all came together. That spicy short was – whew – possibly one of the highlights of the whole book for me. Now, I want another story, but about that year in between. My favorite part of the Pucking One Night Stand series (Dani, Nathan, Michael and Crew) is that we get all the little moments of how they built their life together over the course of four books. I would love more stories of Finley, Tucker, Evan and Christopher and how they are choosing to build their lives – we got references to hiking and fishing outings, different pairings going out and building frindships, etc – but I am greedy and I want more. I would take any stories, any insight, because I love them so, so much.
@EmmaFoxx, please keep writing so I can keep reading! Ah!
Rating – four and a half stars
Format – e/book
Rating of Emma Foxx books –
1. Three Bossy Boyfriends (Finley, Tucker, Evan, Christopher), four and a half stars
2. Icing It (Luna, Owen, Cameron, Alexsei), four and a half stars
3. Three Grumpy Groomsmen (Ivy, Ford, Harrison, Liam), four and a half stars
4. Three Dirty Dads (Caroline, Greyson, James, Cas), four and a half stars
5. Pucking One Night Stand, series (Dani, Nathan, Michael, Crew), four stars
6. Some Like It Hot (Elise, Blake, Aiden, Simon), four stars
7. Light My Fire (Brooke, Wyatt, Luke, Jackson), three and a half stars
Ranking of Chicago Racketeers series –
1. Seriously Pucked (Book 3), 4 stars
2. Permanently Pucked (Book 4), 4 stars
3. Puck the Halls (Book 5), 4 stars
4. Four Pucking Christmases (Book 2), 3.5 stars
5. Puck One Night Stands (Book 1), 3 stars
@EmmaFoxx is writing some of the best MMFM books out there and does not get enough love, and I have been saying this for quite some time! On top of it all, this writing duo has hit their stride with his Honeysuckle Harbor series. It is hands down their best series because of the unique characters they have written. Overall they have given us now seven MFMM or MMFM combinations, and in doing that, all seven have given us a different dynamic, which is not easy to do. It really makes each grouping stand out in their own unique way which I love.
There is something special about Finley, Tucker, Evan and Christopher. I absolutely loved how this foursome came together and the vulnerability that it required to figure out what they wanted and how they were going to achieve it. Finley is more than a black cat heroine, and I loved her character arc. We have known her vaguely from the start of the Honeysuckle Harbor series since she is Ford’s sister and triplets with Fiona and Frannie, and I love how we got cameos from our other Honeysuckle Harbor favorites (Ford, Ivy, Harrison and Liam along with Greyson, Caroline, James and Cas). I love how it is acknowledged that not all groupings are created equal, and that it’s a benefit to the people inside of them that each is unique. In the end, I just fell hard for all four – Finley, for her ability to beat to her own drum; to Tucker, who is someone from high school who turns a revenge connection into something more; to Evan, who is the sweet and steadfast glue that holds all the connections together with his friendship and love, and Christopher, who is the perfect boss of them all. I love that we have a group of lawyers who are intellectual in nature but learn true vulnerability.
The bonus epilogue and the spicy short are really what bring the ending together for me. At first I was worried that the ending was too abrupt and felt incomplete, but once you read both of those additional storylines (with the spicy short being one year after the end of the book), I love how it all came together. That spicy short was – whew – possibly one of the highlights of the whole book for me. Now, I want another story, but about that year in between. My favorite part of the Pucking One Night Stand series (Dani, Nathan, Michael and Crew) is that we get all the little moments of how they built their life together over the course of four books. I would love more stories of Finley, Tucker, Evan and Christopher and how they are choosing to build their lives – we got references to hiking and fishing outings, different pairings going out and building frindships, etc – but I am greedy and I want more. I would take any stories, any insight, because I love them so, so much.
@EmmaFoxx, please keep writing so I can keep reading! Ah!
Rating – four and a half stars
Format – e/book
Rating of Emma Foxx books –
1. Three Bossy Boyfriends (Finley, Tucker, Evan, Christopher), four and a half stars
2. Icing It (Luna, Owen, Cameron, Alexsei), four and a half stars
3. Three Grumpy Groomsmen (Ivy, Ford, Harrison, Liam), four and a half stars
4. Three Dirty Dads (Caroline, Greyson, James, Cas), four and a half stars
5. Pucking One Night Stand, series (Dani, Nathan, Michael, Crew), four stars
6. Some Like It Hot (Elise, Blake, Aiden, Simon), four stars
7. Light My Fire (Brooke, Wyatt, Luke, Jackson), three and a half stars
Ranking of Chicago Racketeers series –
1. Seriously Pucked (Book 3), 4 stars
2. Permanently Pucked (Book 4), 4 stars
3. Puck the Halls (Book 5), 4 stars
4. Four Pucking Christmases (Book 2), 3.5 stars
5. Puck One Night Stands (Book 1), 3 stars
June 7, 2026
1 bothersome trend spoils the story a bit
This book is good, but 2 specific things made me downright ragey. Both topics flow back to a single theme that authors really need to stop using - gaslighting women as a form of MMC repentance.
We start with Finley, an FMC who is pretty solid. She's smart, funny, and uncomfortable with the people in her hometown circles who insist on undervaluing her. This woman was capable enough to establish herself in NYC and get a law degree without fiscal or emotional support from her family, but one roadblock in her plan, a broken down subway train, causes them all to treat her as the problem. This is the biggest fury trigger for me in this book because they are all so ridiculous about it. Her father (a lawyer), her new employer (again, lawyers) and all the frickin randos who think they know her happily spout off about her failing a test that she did not get the opportunity to take. They beat the dead horse with no consideration for reality and then the author sweeps it away with one utterly unrepentant sentence from Finley's father. Like "oh, no one was ever rude and mean about your missed opportunity, you totally misunderstood all the times people said you were a failure, no one ever implied you were incompetent." Bullshit. Every single one of them were assholes with zero respect.
The guys are..... Ok. Evan is the best of the bunch but even he participated in topic 2 - calling her a brat at every opportunity as though she was causing trouble. Yes, it's a k!nk, bratting is a thing, people use it in sexual contexts, but in this book they use her playful flirting against her when it comes to nonsexual scenarios. Someone who was emotionally hurt and is pushing back is not being a brat. Someone who is being disrespected and demanding their value be recognized is not being a brat. Christopher especially uses this as a weapon against her and constantly devalues Finley to little more than a blowup s3x doll. Then they all gaslight her into feeling like she was in the wrong, she was the problem and she should have just heard them out and accepted their wishes. Tucker is not nearly as bad as Christopher but definitely values Finley as an object more than a person for a significant portion of the book. None of them significantly repented for their errors.
Why do these 2 specific plot threads anger me so much? Because female authors are perpetuating societal trends with potentially harmful results. We should see an FMC who tells her father, boss, acquaintance to get bent because she did not fail that test anymore than a surgeon stuck in an elevator killed the patient he couldn't get to. We should see an FMC who uses the very solid backbone to tell the guys who decided her future, against the express plans she had very openly told them about, that they should get bent and enjoy their female-less polycule. When people are undervaluing you and trying to gaslight you into accepting the crumbs of kindness they're willing to give you, fight back and demand your worth. So long as problematic trends are treated as completely normal and forgivable in our entertainment media (porn, books, tv and movies), they will be seen by consumers as normal and acceptable.
This book is good, but 2 specific things made me downright ragey. Both topics flow back to a single theme that authors really need to stop using - gaslighting women as a form of MMC repentance.
We start with Finley, an FMC who is pretty solid. She's smart, funny, and uncomfortable with the people in her hometown circles who insist on undervaluing her. This woman was capable enough to establish herself in NYC and get a law degree without fiscal or emotional support from her family, but one roadblock in her plan, a broken down subway train, causes them all to treat her as the problem. This is the biggest fury trigger for me in this book because they are all so ridiculous about it. Her father (a lawyer), her new employer (again, lawyers) and all the frickin randos who think they know her happily spout off about her failing a test that she did not get the opportunity to take. They beat the dead horse with no consideration for reality and then the author sweeps it away with one utterly unrepentant sentence from Finley's father. Like "oh, no one was ever rude and mean about your missed opportunity, you totally misunderstood all the times people said you were a failure, no one ever implied you were incompetent." Bullshit. Every single one of them were assholes with zero respect.
The guys are..... Ok. Evan is the best of the bunch but even he participated in topic 2 - calling her a brat at every opportunity as though she was causing trouble. Yes, it's a k!nk, bratting is a thing, people use it in sexual contexts, but in this book they use her playful flirting against her when it comes to nonsexual scenarios. Someone who was emotionally hurt and is pushing back is not being a brat. Someone who is being disrespected and demanding their value be recognized is not being a brat. Christopher especially uses this as a weapon against her and constantly devalues Finley to little more than a blowup s3x doll. Then they all gaslight her into feeling like she was in the wrong, she was the problem and she should have just heard them out and accepted their wishes. Tucker is not nearly as bad as Christopher but definitely values Finley as an object more than a person for a significant portion of the book. None of them significantly repented for their errors.
Why do these 2 specific plot threads anger me so much? Because female authors are perpetuating societal trends with potentially harmful results. We should see an FMC who tells her father, boss, acquaintance to get bent because she did not fail that test anymore than a surgeon stuck in an elevator killed the patient he couldn't get to. We should see an FMC who uses the very solid backbone to tell the guys who decided her future, against the express plans she had very openly told them about, that they should get bent and enjoy their female-less polycule. When people are undervaluing you and trying to gaslight you into accepting the crumbs of kindness they're willing to give you, fight back and demand your worth. So long as problematic trends are treated as completely normal and forgivable in our entertainment media (porn, books, tv and movies), they will be seen by consumers as normal and acceptable.
September 27, 2025
My first Emma Foxx 🦊 book and I’ll be going back to read her backlog. This is so sweet, cute, spicy, long enough to pack a punch, but short enough for a perfect rainy Sunday read.
We have a whole list of yummy tropes to enjoy. I mean it is a why choose romance, so why not give all the delish tropes.
🟣Workplace romance
🟣 Friends to lovers
🟣 Childhood enemies to lovers
🟣 Age gap
🟣 Fake dating
🟣 Small town romance
🟣 HEA
🟣 Why Choose
Finley is our sexy, bratty, intelligent, independent, with a soft center FMC that is back home after missing out on the bar exam. She’s back home, living with her sisters (they’re all triplets), working as a paralegal in her newly retired father’s law firm until she can take the bar exam again in July and move back to NYC. She’s feeling like a failure and was always the odd man out. The black sheep of the family. Without getting into the nitty gritty, she ends up connecting with 2 of the lawyers at her firm (Christopher and Evan), and an old high school nemesis (Tucker)that she had cursed in high school. She was known as the weird, creepy, goth girl. And embraced that title, creating a barrier between her and her family.
They all fall for each other. Christopher and Evan having already been having serious feelings for each other. They realize she is the missing piece. Her and Tucker bury the hatchet (literally) and start to realize they have feelings for each other as well. She tries to keep a distance, thinking that she’s leaving after she passes the bar and won’t see them again. All 3 of the guys think differently. All 3 work hard to get behind the high emotional walls that Finley has erected around her heart and show her how they truly feel. That they wouldn’t be happy without her.
There is some back and forth with the details of a polycule being worked out. Tucker being the one having the most trouble with going from single to being in a foursome. MMFM. They fight but work it out together and realize they can do this with patience and communication.
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the banter, the character development, the laughs, the few tears, and definitely the spice. I loved the supporting characters and sure hope they are included in previous or future books.
The one and only thing I would have really liked to see is what happened 1-3 years later. Did they all end up living together eventually? Did Tucker work through his concerns of having a family together? I appreciate that Emma Foxx talked about real world problems. Everything wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You had multiple brains and emotions involved. BUT we all love a HEA, and while we got it, I just wanted more lol. Can you blame me?
I recommend this book!!
We have a whole list of yummy tropes to enjoy. I mean it is a why choose romance, so why not give all the delish tropes.
🟣Workplace romance
🟣 Friends to lovers
🟣 Childhood enemies to lovers
🟣 Age gap
🟣 Fake dating
🟣 Small town romance
🟣 HEA
🟣 Why Choose
Finley is our sexy, bratty, intelligent, independent, with a soft center FMC that is back home after missing out on the bar exam. She’s back home, living with her sisters (they’re all triplets), working as a paralegal in her newly retired father’s law firm until she can take the bar exam again in July and move back to NYC. She’s feeling like a failure and was always the odd man out. The black sheep of the family. Without getting into the nitty gritty, she ends up connecting with 2 of the lawyers at her firm (Christopher and Evan), and an old high school nemesis (Tucker)that she had cursed in high school. She was known as the weird, creepy, goth girl. And embraced that title, creating a barrier between her and her family.
They all fall for each other. Christopher and Evan having already been having serious feelings for each other. They realize she is the missing piece. Her and Tucker bury the hatchet (literally) and start to realize they have feelings for each other as well. She tries to keep a distance, thinking that she’s leaving after she passes the bar and won’t see them again. All 3 of the guys think differently. All 3 work hard to get behind the high emotional walls that Finley has erected around her heart and show her how they truly feel. That they wouldn’t be happy without her.
There is some back and forth with the details of a polycule being worked out. Tucker being the one having the most trouble with going from single to being in a foursome. MMFM. They fight but work it out together and realize they can do this with patience and communication.
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the banter, the character development, the laughs, the few tears, and definitely the spice. I loved the supporting characters and sure hope they are included in previous or future books.
The one and only thing I would have really liked to see is what happened 1-3 years later. Did they all end up living together eventually? Did Tucker work through his concerns of having a family together? I appreciate that Emma Foxx talked about real world problems. Everything wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You had multiple brains and emotions involved. BUT we all love a HEA, and while we got it, I just wanted more lol. Can you blame me?
I recommend this book!!
November 10, 2025
What happens when you have a story starring a beautiful harlot, an older bi-sexual dominant, a young bi-sexual bottom and a hunky blue collar guy getting together? You get this mess of a book.
Let's talk about the setting: The author confuses Charleston with San Francisco in terms of social tolerance for unconventional, polyamory affairs. South Carolina is still stuck in the 1950's when it comes to situations like that. Maybe she should have picked a tolerant place like Portland, Oregon, which is a popular setting for romance novels.
Now let's talk about the plot:
The initial, 3-way, bi-sexual affair that was formed between a senior law partner, an associate and a pretty paralegal would most likely have gotten all three of them tossed out on the street in real life (although the submissive associate did get fired after making out with the senior partner in the office. The former associate simply moved in with senior partner afterwards, with no further repercussions). The implausibly of this situation early in the story was annoying.
The addition of a hunky construction company owner into the mix just muddied up the plot and seemed to be the author's attempt to appeal to the 'manly man' formula established by other RH authors.
The development of the FMC was full of inconsistencies: There were critical bits of background left out, like what happened to her crazy goth persona after she went to college, then later when she went to law school? As a result, I never could understand her character's motivations outside of her tenancy to be a harlot.
As for the spice scenes, they were chaotic, mechanical and ultimately, boring. Yes, all the necessary parts and pieces were there, but the way the author assembled them just didn't work.
This slog of a story finally came to a welcome end, but strangely, the HEA consisted of all four of the MC's crammed into a shower stall trying to have sex. The author then tossed out a pasted-on epilogue. If that wasn't enough, the author added some additional chapters that must have been edited out of an earlier draft of her manuscript.
Oh, one more thing: The hunky construction guy taking the FMC to a dive bar for a date to engage in ax throwing? If that's not romantic, I don't know what is...:)
Oh well...
Let's talk about the setting: The author confuses Charleston with San Francisco in terms of social tolerance for unconventional, polyamory affairs. South Carolina is still stuck in the 1950's when it comes to situations like that. Maybe she should have picked a tolerant place like Portland, Oregon, which is a popular setting for romance novels.
Now let's talk about the plot:
The initial, 3-way, bi-sexual affair that was formed between a senior law partner, an associate and a pretty paralegal would most likely have gotten all three of them tossed out on the street in real life (although the submissive associate did get fired after making out with the senior partner in the office. The former associate simply moved in with senior partner afterwards, with no further repercussions). The implausibly of this situation early in the story was annoying.
The addition of a hunky construction company owner into the mix just muddied up the plot and seemed to be the author's attempt to appeal to the 'manly man' formula established by other RH authors.
The development of the FMC was full of inconsistencies: There were critical bits of background left out, like what happened to her crazy goth persona after she went to college, then later when she went to law school? As a result, I never could understand her character's motivations outside of her tenancy to be a harlot.
As for the spice scenes, they were chaotic, mechanical and ultimately, boring. Yes, all the necessary parts and pieces were there, but the way the author assembled them just didn't work.
This slog of a story finally came to a welcome end, but strangely, the HEA consisted of all four of the MC's crammed into a shower stall trying to have sex. The author then tossed out a pasted-on epilogue. If that wasn't enough, the author added some additional chapters that must have been edited out of an earlier draft of her manuscript.
Oh, one more thing: The hunky construction guy taking the FMC to a dive bar for a date to engage in ax throwing? If that's not romantic, I don't know what is...:)
Oh well...
September 18, 2025
Finley has returned to her hometown to work as a paralegal while she waits to take the bar. Working at the firm her dad helped created is definitely nepotism, but she doesn't care if it keeps her afloat. It also happens to include a couple of really hot lawyers that catch her eye, and an old nemesis from high school that's turned into a total heartthrob. However, an unexpected interruption in her work day sets her up for a fake dating scenario that starts to feel a little bit too real.
*****
This one starts out SO good! I loved how mouthy Finley is, and that she walks to the beat of her own drum, while always feeling like she's too much. Evan is thoughtful, genuine and cautious, Christian is commanding and honestly a little patronizing and controlling (although that isn't his intent), and Tucker is a big old softie and protective sweetheart. Their dynamics together were interesting and sweet but also a struggle at times, as I wondered how on earth all of these very different people were meant to fit together as a whole when they seemed so individualistic.
The setup between Tucker, Evan and Christian was so different from what I expected, as I tend to see why-choose romances follow a predicable path to forming a live-in polycule. It kept me guessing as the book progressed as to whether we'd get a resolution as to the different forms of relationships all four of them had with each other, and what that looked like for the future. I loved that we got more info into what different poly relationships could look like as we saw one of the leads really struggle with the idea of what their future with additional men involved means. It kept me on my toes throughout the novel and I could absolutely empathize with them.
To be completely honest, despite how this ended I feel like there's questions as to how they'll fully end up that haven't been answered other than that they'll take it slow and follow their hearts. I'm really looking forward to other books in the series where we can see how they settle into their relationships and who lives where!
*****
Thank you to The Author Agency for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
*****
This one starts out SO good! I loved how mouthy Finley is, and that she walks to the beat of her own drum, while always feeling like she's too much. Evan is thoughtful, genuine and cautious, Christian is commanding and honestly a little patronizing and controlling (although that isn't his intent), and Tucker is a big old softie and protective sweetheart. Their dynamics together were interesting and sweet but also a struggle at times, as I wondered how on earth all of these very different people were meant to fit together as a whole when they seemed so individualistic.
The setup between Tucker, Evan and Christian was so different from what I expected, as I tend to see why-choose romances follow a predicable path to forming a live-in polycule. It kept me guessing as the book progressed as to whether we'd get a resolution as to the different forms of relationships all four of them had with each other, and what that looked like for the future. I loved that we got more info into what different poly relationships could look like as we saw one of the leads really struggle with the idea of what their future with additional men involved means. It kept me on my toes throughout the novel and I could absolutely empathize with them.
To be completely honest, despite how this ended I feel like there's questions as to how they'll fully end up that haven't been answered other than that they'll take it slow and follow their hearts. I'm really looking forward to other books in the series where we can see how they settle into their relationships and who lives where!
*****
Thank you to The Author Agency for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 18, 2025
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. Emma Foxx does a really good job in crafting these characters and making me want more.
Christopher, Evan and Tucker. Some similar, some different. What they have in common- they all want Finley. This book tells the story how all four navigate their way thru their relationship. And not all of it is easy. But Finley at least has her family to help her figure out how she wants to go thru life.
Here are the pros- I love the spice! 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Foxx definitely hooks us with the teasing and the taking. lol
I love the town of Honeysuckle Harbor. The author does a great job of crafting the details in each book that I can picture all the places like scenes in a movie.
I love how Finley’s friends and family are so open to all sorts of relationships. Love is love!!!!
And I love Finley!!!! She is one of my fave FMC in Foxx’s books. She is strong, smart. And a bit like me doesn’t like to be told what to do. And will be a bit contrary to make herself stand out.
Here are the cons- Between chapter 8 and 12 the timelines are a bit messy. The continuity is all over the placed. We go from monthly dinner at Finley’s parents where they discuss what clothes she was wearing when Evan was undressing her ( linen pants with a drawstring and form fitting top).
The next chapter (9) with Tucker- its end of day- he comments on her pencil skirt and blouse being the same as yesterday and she said she did t have time to go home and change after her sleepover at Evan’s.
In chapter 11- Christopher talks about a morning meeting and he drags Evan to his office after and they discuss activities with Finley the night before.
In chapter 12 - Finley is walking back with Tucker from the coffee shop. Continuing from chapter 9. It was so confusing trying to keep up where we were. I work in costumes for TV, my job is to be in charge of clothing continuity. And when you bring up clothing detail- don’t mess it up!!!!
I also felt that the book just ended abruptly. I was reading on my Kindle and was surprised when I turned the page and the book was over.
Anytime Emma Foxx writes a book- I will be in line to grab a copy and read it.
Christopher, Evan and Tucker. Some similar, some different. What they have in common- they all want Finley. This book tells the story how all four navigate their way thru their relationship. And not all of it is easy. But Finley at least has her family to help her figure out how she wants to go thru life.
Here are the pros- I love the spice! 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Foxx definitely hooks us with the teasing and the taking. lol
I love the town of Honeysuckle Harbor. The author does a great job of crafting the details in each book that I can picture all the places like scenes in a movie.
I love how Finley’s friends and family are so open to all sorts of relationships. Love is love!!!!
And I love Finley!!!! She is one of my fave FMC in Foxx’s books. She is strong, smart. And a bit like me doesn’t like to be told what to do. And will be a bit contrary to make herself stand out.
Here are the cons- Between chapter 8 and 12 the timelines are a bit messy. The continuity is all over the placed. We go from monthly dinner at Finley’s parents where they discuss what clothes she was wearing when Evan was undressing her ( linen pants with a drawstring and form fitting top).
The next chapter (9) with Tucker- its end of day- he comments on her pencil skirt and blouse being the same as yesterday and she said she did t have time to go home and change after her sleepover at Evan’s.
In chapter 11- Christopher talks about a morning meeting and he drags Evan to his office after and they discuss activities with Finley the night before.
In chapter 12 - Finley is walking back with Tucker from the coffee shop. Continuing from chapter 9. It was so confusing trying to keep up where we were. I work in costumes for TV, my job is to be in charge of clothing continuity. And when you bring up clothing detail- don’t mess it up!!!!
I also felt that the book just ended abruptly. I was reading on my Kindle and was surprised when I turned the page and the book was over.
Anytime Emma Foxx writes a book- I will be in line to grab a copy and read it.
September 12, 2025
I loved the new relationship dynamic, that eventually came about between these four people. It was different and something I hadn't read yet in a why choose romance. The story was fresh, fun, steamy, and I was totally there for it!!
Finley Anderson is a total firecracker. She marches to the beat of her own drum and doesn’t mind going against the tide and I loved everything about her!! ❤️ While she knows shes the black sheep among her family, she isn’t naive about it,and wears her uniqueness proudly, it still stings when people compare her to her "perfect" twin sisters. She loves her family and loves her sisters, so that isn't the problem in her life, Finley is the unique gem sitting among all the other beautiful gems in a jewelry store and the right person, or persons, haven't discovered her beauty yet.
Evan is the first to truly see her and make her feel seen. He's a young lawyer at the firm where she's a current paralegal. Talk about a job that she detests by not using her unique voice. 😂 It is that boldness that makes her stand out and Evan is instantly smitten. However, the plan isn't to fall for the sassy paralegal, it's to fake date her because Evan is actually in love with his boss, Christopher. Talk about a tangled web...or is it 😏
Christopher is one of the partners in the firm and dating a subordinate is frowned upon. Having Evan date Finley is the perfect cover, until things get even more messy. Oh, and let's not forget Tucker, Finley's high school nemesis. The guy she put a curse on over a decade ago. The guy who, when anything bad happens in his life he calls it a Finley. 😂 The tension between these two is enough to melt the clothes right off of them, if Finley's sharp witted tongue didn't cut them off first.
I loved this book and I only wanted more. Truly, my only complaint is this book could have been longer. Is that a complaint...maybe, but I loved everyone and I wanted to bask in all of their relationships, individually, together as a poly, as couples, everything...just more.❤️
Finley Anderson is a total firecracker. She marches to the beat of her own drum and doesn’t mind going against the tide and I loved everything about her!! ❤️ While she knows shes the black sheep among her family, she isn’t naive about it,and wears her uniqueness proudly, it still stings when people compare her to her "perfect" twin sisters. She loves her family and loves her sisters, so that isn't the problem in her life, Finley is the unique gem sitting among all the other beautiful gems in a jewelry store and the right person, or persons, haven't discovered her beauty yet.
Evan is the first to truly see her and make her feel seen. He's a young lawyer at the firm where she's a current paralegal. Talk about a job that she detests by not using her unique voice. 😂 It is that boldness that makes her stand out and Evan is instantly smitten. However, the plan isn't to fall for the sassy paralegal, it's to fake date her because Evan is actually in love with his boss, Christopher. Talk about a tangled web...or is it 😏
Christopher is one of the partners in the firm and dating a subordinate is frowned upon. Having Evan date Finley is the perfect cover, until things get even more messy. Oh, and let's not forget Tucker, Finley's high school nemesis. The guy she put a curse on over a decade ago. The guy who, when anything bad happens in his life he calls it a Finley. 😂 The tension between these two is enough to melt the clothes right off of them, if Finley's sharp witted tongue didn't cut them off first.
I loved this book and I only wanted more. Truly, my only complaint is this book could have been longer. Is that a complaint...maybe, but I loved everyone and I wanted to bask in all of their relationships, individually, together as a poly, as couples, everything...just more.❤️
June 22, 2026
DNF chapter 8.
I was already not fully any of the charecter,, but once the cursed construction worker said "because I'm Alpha" I said this book isn't for me. It's not the term, it's how used.
Construction guy is a dickbag. At the end of chapter 7 he fires one of his workers for catcalling Finley (FMC), but that felt so performative.
Their whole history is based off his 2 best friends asking Finley's two sisters to prom and then said he had to ask Finley to prom because Finley is a triplet. The way he handled it, Finley overheard him say "no way not the weird creepy emo chick". But now Finley is back in town and doesn't dress emo/goth anymore so now she's fuckable.
It feels like Construction guy isn't really going to make amends.
Also, her two other love interests are love interests. They all work at the same firm. One of them gets told in order to make partner, you have to be married. So Finley isn't even essential to the plot of marriage = promotion.
So the bisexual love plot also feel performative. If he needed to get married, and he's already in a relationship even though it's closeted, he could have just married the initial love interest, but instead he chose to "fake date" Finley.
And Finley agrees to the fake dating because she doesn't want to reject all the boys in town? And as an added bonus she'll get help studying for the bar exam? She states the only reason she failed was because she didn't make it to the testing on time. So why is it written like she's going to the exam like she wasn't already prepared to take the exam?
She's also 28, law school doesn't take 10 years. She got outta dodge as soon as she could, now she's back 10 years later. So It just seems like her age is also performative. More and more readers want older FMC's. So hey let's make this charecter 28, but there's no charecter growth associated with it, she's just arbitrarily a 28yo who took 10 years to go through law school and missed her bar exam because of a broken down train.
I was already not fully any of the charecter,, but once the cursed construction worker said "because I'm Alpha" I said this book isn't for me. It's not the term, it's how used.
Construction guy is a dickbag. At the end of chapter 7 he fires one of his workers for catcalling Finley (FMC), but that felt so performative.
Their whole history is based off his 2 best friends asking Finley's two sisters to prom and then said he had to ask Finley to prom because Finley is a triplet. The way he handled it, Finley overheard him say "no way not the weird creepy emo chick". But now Finley is back in town and doesn't dress emo/goth anymore so now she's fuckable.
It feels like Construction guy isn't really going to make amends.
Also, her two other love interests are love interests. They all work at the same firm. One of them gets told in order to make partner, you have to be married. So Finley isn't even essential to the plot of marriage = promotion.
So the bisexual love plot also feel performative. If he needed to get married, and he's already in a relationship even though it's closeted, he could have just married the initial love interest, but instead he chose to "fake date" Finley.
And Finley agrees to the fake dating because she doesn't want to reject all the boys in town? And as an added bonus she'll get help studying for the bar exam? She states the only reason she failed was because she didn't make it to the testing on time. So why is it written like she's going to the exam like she wasn't already prepared to take the exam?
She's also 28, law school doesn't take 10 years. She got outta dodge as soon as she could, now she's back 10 years later. So It just seems like her age is also performative. More and more readers want older FMC's. So hey let's make this charecter 28, but there's no charecter growth associated with it, she's just arbitrarily a 28yo who took 10 years to go through law school and missed her bar exam because of a broken down train.
September 24, 2025
✨ Book Review: Three Bossy Boyfriends by Emma Foxx ✨
This book was such a fun, spicy ride! Finley thinks she’s in for a quiet summer working as a paralegal… but suddenly she’s juggling not one, not two, but three very different men who all want her attention. 👀
What I loved about Finley is that she isn’t perfect, but she’s real. She’s witty, a little guarded, and not easily impressed. Her walls are high. Finley doesn’t just fall into these relationships—she grows through them.
"The brattier you are toward him at the office, the more he'll want to tame you after hours"
💼 Evan, the ambitious lawyer who ropes her into a fake dating scheme.
👔 Christopher, the older, polished senior partner who has no business wanting his employee.
🔨 Tucker, her old high school nemesis who broke her heart back in her goth-girl days.
What I loved most about this book wasn’t just the tropes (though you’ll find fake dating, enemies to lovers, workplace tension, and a why-choose romance all woven together). It was how each relationship revealed a different side of Finley . With Evan, we see her playful spark. With Christopher, her need for trust and safety. With Tucker, the ache of forgiveness and second chances. 💕
It’s why-choose chaos in the BEST way. The banter is sharp, the chemistry is 🔥, and the mix of tropes kept me turning the pages. Fake dating gave us all the “oh no, real feelings” moments, enemies-to-lovers added delicious tension, and the bossy boss dynamic? Say less. 😏
This isn’t a slow burn—it’s steamy, trope-packed, and full of drama. If you’re in the mood for something bold, bossy, and bingeable, Emma Foxx delivers!
✨ Tropes inside:
👉 Workplace romance
👉 Enemies to lovers
👉 Friends to lovers
👉 Fake dating
👉 Why choose
👉 Age Gap
👉 MMFM
Would I recommend? If you’re looking for a hot, quick read that doesn’t take itself too seriously and leans HARD into the tropes, then yes! Add this one to your TBR ASAP.
This book was such a fun, spicy ride! Finley thinks she’s in for a quiet summer working as a paralegal… but suddenly she’s juggling not one, not two, but three very different men who all want her attention. 👀
What I loved about Finley is that she isn’t perfect, but she’s real. She’s witty, a little guarded, and not easily impressed. Her walls are high. Finley doesn’t just fall into these relationships—she grows through them.
"The brattier you are toward him at the office, the more he'll want to tame you after hours"
💼 Evan, the ambitious lawyer who ropes her into a fake dating scheme.
👔 Christopher, the older, polished senior partner who has no business wanting his employee.
🔨 Tucker, her old high school nemesis who broke her heart back in her goth-girl days.
What I loved most about this book wasn’t just the tropes (though you’ll find fake dating, enemies to lovers, workplace tension, and a why-choose romance all woven together). It was how each relationship revealed a different side of Finley . With Evan, we see her playful spark. With Christopher, her need for trust and safety. With Tucker, the ache of forgiveness and second chances. 💕
It’s why-choose chaos in the BEST way. The banter is sharp, the chemistry is 🔥, and the mix of tropes kept me turning the pages. Fake dating gave us all the “oh no, real feelings” moments, enemies-to-lovers added delicious tension, and the bossy boss dynamic? Say less. 😏
This isn’t a slow burn—it’s steamy, trope-packed, and full of drama. If you’re in the mood for something bold, bossy, and bingeable, Emma Foxx delivers!
✨ Tropes inside:
👉 Workplace romance
👉 Enemies to lovers
👉 Friends to lovers
👉 Fake dating
👉 Why choose
👉 Age Gap
👉 MMFM
Would I recommend? If you’re looking for a hot, quick read that doesn’t take itself too seriously and leans HARD into the tropes, then yes! Add this one to your TBR ASAP.
October 8, 2025
4.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I think this was the best Emma Foxx book I have read yet, and I have read a fair few of them.
Finley, Evan and Christopher all meet because they all work for the same law firm.
Finley, a sassy FMC who is the family black sheep, has moved home to wait until she can take the Bar, while waiting her father has helped her get a job at his former law firm, which she both loves and hates (she hates being a nepo baby) but she is putting in the time until she can make her own way, so to speak. One thing I loved about her is that she is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with anyone regardless of who they are.
Evan, a staff lawyer hoping to make partner. He is the go-to guy for all perceived "difficult" clients; he is the "difficult client whisperer." He is also completely infatuated with Christopher, but because he is a professional, he hasn't acted on these feelings. SHe sparks up a friendship with Finley and feelings that lay dormant for years are awakened through this friendship. Finley and Evan are soulmates.
Christopher, senior partner. He has been infatuated with Evan for 2 years when the novel opens, but he hasn't acted on it because he wants to make sure Evan succeeds. Christopher is very much the rule follower in his work life but very much the "daddy" in his night life. What he doesn't expect is for his infatuation to become infatuated with someone else and for him to become infatuated as well.
Tucker is the outlier. He and Finley have known each other since high school, when he insulted her and she cursed him. It isn't until 10 years later that they run into each other again, when he is seeking counsel and she is the paralegal working on the case. The sexual tension between these two bounds right off the page. Tucker is the one who really sees her and I think a lot of that has to do with their shared past.
Each one of these MCs brings something that FInley needs to make her feel complete and they work together so seamlessly.
Another thing that I loved about this book was that in the end they all weren't living in one giant house. I loved that aspect of this WC. That it wasn't the expectation that because they are in love with the same woman, they all have to live under the same roof, and the way Emma addresses this was very well done.
I look forward to seeing what happens next!
Thank you Emma Foxx and The Author Agency for the ARC
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I think this was the best Emma Foxx book I have read yet, and I have read a fair few of them.
Finley, Evan and Christopher all meet because they all work for the same law firm.
Finley, a sassy FMC who is the family black sheep, has moved home to wait until she can take the Bar, while waiting her father has helped her get a job at his former law firm, which she both loves and hates (she hates being a nepo baby) but she is putting in the time until she can make her own way, so to speak. One thing I loved about her is that she is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with anyone regardless of who they are.
Evan, a staff lawyer hoping to make partner. He is the go-to guy for all perceived "difficult" clients; he is the "difficult client whisperer." He is also completely infatuated with Christopher, but because he is a professional, he hasn't acted on these feelings. SHe sparks up a friendship with Finley and feelings that lay dormant for years are awakened through this friendship. Finley and Evan are soulmates.
Christopher, senior partner. He has been infatuated with Evan for 2 years when the novel opens, but he hasn't acted on it because he wants to make sure Evan succeeds. Christopher is very much the rule follower in his work life but very much the "daddy" in his night life. What he doesn't expect is for his infatuation to become infatuated with someone else and for him to become infatuated as well.
Tucker is the outlier. He and Finley have known each other since high school, when he insulted her and she cursed him. It isn't until 10 years later that they run into each other again, when he is seeking counsel and she is the paralegal working on the case. The sexual tension between these two bounds right off the page. Tucker is the one who really sees her and I think a lot of that has to do with their shared past.
Each one of these MCs brings something that FInley needs to make her feel complete and they work together so seamlessly.
Another thing that I loved about this book was that in the end they all weren't living in one giant house. I loved that aspect of this WC. That it wasn't the expectation that because they are in love with the same woman, they all have to live under the same roof, and the way Emma addresses this was very well done.
I look forward to seeing what happens next!
Thank you Emma Foxx and The Author Agency for the ARC
September 22, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! It was a page turner from the start. If you love a why choose, with some yummy cinnamon roll book boyfriends, this is your next read! The spice was perfect and the plot was good. I wish we would have gotten an epilogue that was my only criticism. Will definitely be reading more of Emma Foxx!
🔥MMFM
🔥Why Choose
🔥Workplace Romance
🔥Fake Dating
🔥Friends to Lovers
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Age Gap
🔥Small Town
Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss, his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.
This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.
Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.
I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.
Things are getting very interesting.
And then Tucker walks in.
My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.
I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.
This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.
Oops.
Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle
🔥MMFM
🔥Why Choose
🔥Workplace Romance
🔥Fake Dating
🔥Friends to Lovers
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Age Gap
🔥Small Town
Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss, his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.
This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.
Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.
I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.
Things are getting very interesting.
And then Tucker walks in.
My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.
I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.
This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.
Oops.
Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle
September 29, 2025
Thank you Emma Foxx for my ARC of Three Bossy Boyfriends in exchange for this honest review!
3.5/5⭐️
4/5 🌶️
What to Expect:
-Why Choose
-MMFM
-Workplace Romance
-Age Gap
-Small Town
-Fake Dating
-Enemies to Lovers
The writing duo that is Emma Fox never disappoints with a good why choose romance. I enjoyed these characters and I appreciate how the "same plot" of the MMFM romance can feel so drastically different with each new couple of characters. Finley is independent and fierce and admittedly a little weird (I mean who put curses on people) but makes sure that she is always in control of her own life. That is until she starts working with Christopher and Evan and runs into long past enemy Tucker. The three of them have such a strange dynamic, but they all have the same goal in mind; making Finley as happy and satisfied as possible.
All four main characters are learning new aspects of themselves and what is truly important to them. They each go some type of self discovery during the process and learn how to be stronger together while still remaining their own people.
The dynamic between the characters is great, and Honeysuckle Harbor is quickly becoming the hot spot for MMFM couples to form and thrive.
While I did enjoy these characters the overall plot was not my favorite of Emma Foxx's work, that being said I will still be reading every spicy who choose word written!
Favorite Quotes:
"I will give you what ever you need tonight Finley. Or any night....I don't know everything that's going through that gorgeous head of yours, but I'm here for you."
"I'm wildly attracted to all three of them. Is that possible? Is that a problem? Does that say bad things about me?"
"Loving her will be an adventure. I think I've always known that."
"They not only see me as I am, but they see the flaws that I try to cover up with bravado. And they want me anyway."
3.5/5⭐️
4/5 🌶️
What to Expect:
-Why Choose
-MMFM
-Workplace Romance
-Age Gap
-Small Town
-Fake Dating
-Enemies to Lovers
The writing duo that is Emma Fox never disappoints with a good why choose romance. I enjoyed these characters and I appreciate how the "same plot" of the MMFM romance can feel so drastically different with each new couple of characters. Finley is independent and fierce and admittedly a little weird (I mean who put curses on people) but makes sure that she is always in control of her own life. That is until she starts working with Christopher and Evan and runs into long past enemy Tucker. The three of them have such a strange dynamic, but they all have the same goal in mind; making Finley as happy and satisfied as possible.
All four main characters are learning new aspects of themselves and what is truly important to them. They each go some type of self discovery during the process and learn how to be stronger together while still remaining their own people.
The dynamic between the characters is great, and Honeysuckle Harbor is quickly becoming the hot spot for MMFM couples to form and thrive.
While I did enjoy these characters the overall plot was not my favorite of Emma Foxx's work, that being said I will still be reading every spicy who choose word written!
Favorite Quotes:
"I will give you what ever you need tonight Finley. Or any night....I don't know everything that's going through that gorgeous head of yours, but I'm here for you."
"I'm wildly attracted to all three of them. Is that possible? Is that a problem? Does that say bad things about me?"
"Loving her will be an adventure. I think I've always known that."
"They not only see me as I am, but they see the flaws that I try to cover up with bravado. And they want me anyway."
September 24, 2025
This was my first story by this author and she did a fantastic job with the why choose story. I enjoyed the characters especially Finley. She was so fiesty, sassy, and just a boss babe. She knew who she was and was not afraid to let her true self show. As much as she stood out from her sisters, she never backed down. She was the weird, quirky, and outspoken triplet. She gained a reputation around town for being a pain. Life circumstances forced her to come back to their small town of Honeysuckle Harbor. She was not thrilled to be back because people never let her live down all the mistakes and outspokeness that she was known for. She gets a job at her dads law firm. She is introduced to Christopher and Evan. She has an instant connection with Evan. They are like minded in a lot of ways. Evan is also in a secret relationship with Evan. They need Finley and are both attracted to her. She offers her help and that leads to a lot of great story development. They all take part in a case with her former high school enemy. He has always had a thing for Finley, but was too popular to allow people to see him with the weird triplet. This causes her to "curse" him. When they meet again they are both still attracted to each other. This causes some tension as well since she is also involved with two other men. They all have to learn to navigate this new dynamic. I really enjoyed the story and all the tension and fun moments. My only complaint is I wanted more. I want to see what their relationship looks like a little down the road. Did they finally get it all worked out? Did they have a family? I hope maybe their is another book or even a book about one of the other characters with sneak peaks into their future lives.
September 23, 2025
Emma Foxx turns up the heat again with Three Bossy Boyfriends, a standalone MMFM romance set in and around The charming town of Honeysuckle Harbor. Fans of her previous books will enjoy cameos from familiar characters, but new readers can jump right in—no prior reading required.
This story is a trope-lover's dream, delivering small-town vibes, workplace romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, age gap, fake dating, and a sizzling “why choose” dynamic—all in one!
Finley Anderson returns home for the summer to work as a paralegal. Known for being the “other” triplet in her family she has a reputation for being a bit of a troublemaker with a knack for stirring the pot, but she’s also driven, principled and intelligent. Finley soon finds herself entangled with not just one but three irresistible men:
* Christopher, the older, steady, and commanding lawyer who embodies the perfect age-gap hero.
* Evan, the fun-loving associate aiming for partner, full of charm and heart.
* Tucker, a rugged construction foreman and former classmate with a shared past and zero tolerance for Finley putting up walls.
How can she choose and does she really need to?
Each man brings something different to the table and their chemistry with Finley is off the charts. As the group navigates love, mistakes, and personal growth, the story remains heartfelt, romantic, and full of emotional depth. The communication, forgiveness and genuine connection make this HEA deeply satisfying.
This book is spicy with a capital S—and yet still manages to be sweet and emotionally rich. You’ll laugh, swoon, and probably need a cold drink. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! 5 Stars!!
ARC Review
This story is a trope-lover's dream, delivering small-town vibes, workplace romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, age gap, fake dating, and a sizzling “why choose” dynamic—all in one!
Finley Anderson returns home for the summer to work as a paralegal. Known for being the “other” triplet in her family she has a reputation for being a bit of a troublemaker with a knack for stirring the pot, but she’s also driven, principled and intelligent. Finley soon finds herself entangled with not just one but three irresistible men:
* Christopher, the older, steady, and commanding lawyer who embodies the perfect age-gap hero.
* Evan, the fun-loving associate aiming for partner, full of charm and heart.
* Tucker, a rugged construction foreman and former classmate with a shared past and zero tolerance for Finley putting up walls.
How can she choose and does she really need to?
Each man brings something different to the table and their chemistry with Finley is off the charts. As the group navigates love, mistakes, and personal growth, the story remains heartfelt, romantic, and full of emotional depth. The communication, forgiveness and genuine connection make this HEA deeply satisfying.
This book is spicy with a capital S—and yet still manages to be sweet and emotionally rich. You’ll laugh, swoon, and probably need a cold drink. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! 5 Stars!!
ARC Review
September 24, 2025
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∙∙·▫▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ Finley, Tucker, Christopher and Evan ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫▫·∙∙
Finley is sexy, sharp, bratty, and fiercely independent—with a soft center she keeps well-guarded. After missing the bar exam, she’s back in her hometown, living with her triplet sisters and working as a paralegal in her retired father’s law firm. She’s feeling like the black sheep, still haunted by her high school reputation as the weird, goth girl who once cursed her nemesis and staged plenty of protests.
Now? Her nemesis Tucker turns up at the firm seeking legal help—bringing Christopher and Evan onto the case. The two lawyers, already quietly falling for each other, soon realize Finley might be the missing piece neither of them knew they needed. As sparks fly, old wounds heal, and Finley tries to keep her distance, thinking she’ll leave after retaking the bar. But the guys have other plans. All three work to break down her walls and show her she belongs—with them.
The polycule dynamic (MMFM) is messy, tender, and full of real-world complications—especially for Tucker, who struggles most with the shift. But through fights, growth, and honest communication, they find their rhythm.
I loved the banter, the spice, the emotional depth, and the supporting cast. My only wish? A glimpse into their future—did they all move in together? Did Tucker find peace with building a family? Emma Foxx doesn’t shy away from complexity, and while we got our HEA, I wouldn’t mind a little more.
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤:
𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖
𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤
ℂ𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕕𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤
𝔸𝕘𝕖 𝕘𝕒𝕡
𝔽𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘
𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖
𝕎𝕙𝕪 ℂ𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕤𝕖
∙∙·▫▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ Finley, Tucker, Christopher and Evan ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫▫·∙∙
Finley is sexy, sharp, bratty, and fiercely independent—with a soft center she keeps well-guarded. After missing the bar exam, she’s back in her hometown, living with her triplet sisters and working as a paralegal in her retired father’s law firm. She’s feeling like the black sheep, still haunted by her high school reputation as the weird, goth girl who once cursed her nemesis and staged plenty of protests.
Now? Her nemesis Tucker turns up at the firm seeking legal help—bringing Christopher and Evan onto the case. The two lawyers, already quietly falling for each other, soon realize Finley might be the missing piece neither of them knew they needed. As sparks fly, old wounds heal, and Finley tries to keep her distance, thinking she’ll leave after retaking the bar. But the guys have other plans. All three work to break down her walls and show her she belongs—with them.
The polycule dynamic (MMFM) is messy, tender, and full of real-world complications—especially for Tucker, who struggles most with the shift. But through fights, growth, and honest communication, they find their rhythm.
I loved the banter, the spice, the emotional depth, and the supporting cast. My only wish? A glimpse into their future—did they all move in together? Did Tucker find peace with building a family? Emma Foxx doesn’t shy away from complexity, and while we got our HEA, I wouldn’t mind a little more.
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤:
𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖
𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤
ℂ𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕕𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤
𝔸𝕘𝕖 𝕘𝕒𝕡
𝔽𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘
𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖
𝕎𝕙𝕪 ℂ𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕤𝕖
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