Tech Bros

Bay Area Bros #3

by August Jones

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Evan

Having a secret crush on my hot, painfully shy roommate was a stupid idea from the start, but the moment I started casually hooking up with my boss during office hours, I gave up on making smart choices. Still, when my roommate tells me he and my boss hit it off on a blind date, I realize I’ve been a fool for both of them.

Deacon

I never expected the kind of connection I made with the company CEO after one random date. Connections don’t come easy for me. Add to that, I had no clue my roommate has been hooking up with him for months. When I find out the man I’m seeing has big feelings for someone else, I have a feeling he’s talking about Evan, who just confessed he’s got his own feelings for me. I’m willing to explore both relationships, but something about this bizarre love triangle gives me the feeling one of us will wind up on the outs.

Isaac

I’ve been looking for love as long as I can remember. I’ve been told I’m not enough, too much, too driven, AND lacking focus. After one date, I know Deacon could be the man of my dreams, but Evan has been starring in all my fantasies for so long, I couldn’t help falling for him. Knowing he’s pining for the same man I’m also rapidly falling for is bound to get messy, but if I play my cards right, maybe I can finally have more love in my life than I’ve ever dared to dream.

Genres: M M M, M M Romance, Friends To Lovers, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Polyamory

546 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 2025

About the author

August Jones (She/They) is an author of queer romance and a voracious reader of smut. She resides in Texas with her family, pets, and books. However, she reads mostly on her phone because she’s cheap, it has a built in backlight, and it’s almost always in her hand.

If you ever discover her real name, don’t tell her, just read the books she’s published (you’ll like them) and thank her later with a rating or review. Mwah!

Books: KU, Paperback, & Audio
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Reviews

[romance_reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 🌟
I feel like I’m still gathering my thoughts on this book.
I was really looking forward to it after our intros to Evan, Deacon and especially Isaac in previous books. I felt like their personalities in previous books didn’t quite match how they were in this one.
The author says at the end that she struggled with this book and honestly I feel that comes across. The book was slow going in the middle and there were stages where I wondered whether these guys actually even like each other. The big conflict never really felt resolved for me, which made what would have been a very satisfying ending fall a bit flat.
Never thought I’d say this but overall I think there was too much spice and not enough relationship building.
That said, there was a lot to like here. The neurodiversity rep is great (Deacon felt very relatable to me) and the spice was very hot. Cameos from previous book MCs were satisfying and I’m desperate to find out what happens with Jake in the next book. The side plot with Millie’s dog was funny.
Overall I enjoyed this book but probably won’t reread it, the way I do with Finance Bros and Gym Bros. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to read this book early in return for this review.

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

August Jones books got a bit of a uno card game feel to them. It's fun and exciting in principle BUT there is no real strategy and it is full of random seeming reverse order or +4 cards and too long. That is a thing in other books but it's so very obvious here. It's too long, it's does not make much sense, and sometimes it is fun to get into them, sometimes it is just endless nonsense.

I just did not like this book - writing is more polished than in earlier books, which is good, but it failed so hard to me thinking the characters really loved each other and were careful of the other's feelings and would make personal sacrifices for them, Evan's feelings were interesting, the insecurity, but he has to settle for whatever the others decide they want. I just did not like Deacon (who does not really grovel even for intentionally hurting Evan's feelings when going all territorial. And is it good rep if the character is an asshole who gets a HEA without really working for it?).
Powerful scenes, the dinner where they figure out they are both sleeping with Isaac, and it's a great setting, a triangule of pining, and so much could have been done with it. But what the author thinks is a happy situation, or love, it's just not for me.

Deacon just goes not apologize or grovel sufficiently. And it just dragged on and on, so many sex scenes (which to be fair I found perfectly boring after the fist few times, but hey that is me, and showing feelings through sex scenes is hard...) and in all I just wanted Evan to break free, and the other two to get a room, lock the door, and me be able to forget about them. I wish I had skipped it. I might still check the next book based on how much I loved some of the other books of the author, I think it was the mmm thing truly putting this off...

[Sjoukje · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the same amounts of great and annoying. The writing is a lot better than the first book in the series, and the characters are well rounded (as in: they kind of feel like real people. Not very nice people though, or I should say very immature people. Real nonetheless).
The story itself though… I got angry so many times while reading. For example: Isaac talks about the fact that he feels like Evan doesn’t really like him that much. Evan lets him use him, but he doesn’t always have a happy ending himself. But he really loves Evan! Excuse me Mr Boss man… you are the CEO and he’s your assistant… Stop f%@#cking him and start talking! So wrong on so many levels! Then he gets together with Deacon. But when they have a dinner party he only shows their friends he’s a couple with Evan. And when Deacon lashes out to Evan for this, Evan runs, without giving Deacon the time to really explain himself. We already know Deacon is autistic and that he needs some time to formulate his sentences. Give the guy a break! At the same time I really felt for Evan. The other two seem to be fine together. I really can understand why he felt like a third wheel. “But I love you so much Evan!” No you don’t Isaac, you just lust him very much…

I am a sucker for mmm romances (mmf too btw), and because this book is quite funny and it ends so well, I rounded my score up to four stars. Still not a big fan of the series, although book two was really good. The whole bros thing just annoys me (especially because Isaac calls his boyfriends “my techbros” at some point. Iew dude! So gross!)

This book is also very, very smutty, which is mostly a good thing in my book. Even for me this book was a bit much though (more than one on page dp scene… wow 😱🤣 )

Don’t think I need to reread this book. I think I’d recommend it if you like very smutty books with whiny mc’s that don’t really take responsibility for their actions or words. It’s a fun read though, lots of funny banter and situations.

[Kim Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an MMM story, and it starts as a love triangle, and it is a little bit complicated 🙈

Isaac is the boss of Evan. Deacon and Evan are roommates. And while Isaac is in love with Evan, Evan has a crush on Deacon who really likes Isaac 🤭

The fact that Deacon’s autistic makes things a bit more difficult, too, since the communication is a bit harder here, but they manage that quite well. There are bumps in the road for sure, but that's just life, isn’t it?

This story is a perfect example for how a relationship can work if all the partners are willing to communicate their needs and feelings and are ready to learn and grow, and that made it so special for me 🥰

Is this love triangle dynamic complicated and messy? Oh absolutely, 100 percent. But, these men recognize that they have something worth working and fighting for ✨️

Oh, and the spice was extraordinary well written, these boys had fun for sure 🫠😏

[Seraphina Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tech Bros
Bay Area Bros Book 3
August Jones

Deacon, Evan & Isaac
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

MMM
Bizarre Love Triangle
Pining
CEO / Assistant / Roommate
Found Family
Unrequited Love
Hard Fought HEA



This really is a hard fought hea and truly a bizarre poly love triangle.


There were times I was not sure if they could pull it off, but August Jones does give us beautiful hea.

They just have to go through a lot to get there.

These 3 men are so different and all compliment each other uniquely.

This had my heart palpitating multiple times.

We have seen all 3 men from the previous books, I was really looking forward to their story.

I love August Jones' writing style.

This was a hard one for me to get through, only because I think with poly relationships, I worry about someone getting hurt or feeling left out. We do get some of that in this book, thankfully it is resolved though.

I'm really glad these 3 beautiful men found their way and got their HEA

Can’t wait to see what else August Jones has in store for us

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the writing. The story definitely pulled me in and kept me hooked but I don't think this polycule really did a great job of wrapping up in a way that felt like they were going to last. Sure, they all ended up together but issues never got resolved on page. Anytime a conversation about jealousy or communication they had sex. I love smut but you can't DP into a strong relationship (no matter how much we wish).

Overall, glad I read it. Will read the next book - frat bros - but didn't love it.

[Katkejt ☾. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evan • Isaac • Deacon

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“You weren’t in the way. You were just in the middle. Exactly where we wanted you.”

….

I am more than ever convinced that August never ever takes the short way home. Which I will forever praise and why she’s one of my favorites, forever going in blind. 6 words. I HAVE BEEN PUT THROUGH IT.

Employee meets employer. Clandestine office hours. Chemistry. Two denials. Yearning. Wish for a kiss. A crush. Boundaries. Fallen. Refusal. Boy meets boy. One date. A kiss of faith. A kryptonite in between. Confessions. Trying. More trying. Connection. Physical touch, love language. Love language, love language… fear. Fears. Love language. Fear. So much fear. Words that can’t be taken back. What does it mean to be enough? A sacrifice. Moving on. Trying? Love(s) that can’t be denied. A puzzle piece(s) missing. Trying. One road trip. A journal. “Give me your hand.” Trying, learning, hard truths. So much love language. Goosebumps and touches. Tangle of limbs. Tangle of sweet nothings. Tangle of important words. Trying, learning, heart truths. Trying. Loving. Individually and together. Minds unlock. Souls lock.

As for me: a few missing hairs, one mishandled kindle, so much anticipation, emotional mess. One happy girl.

And you August. You just know how to bring a story to life. Thank you for sticking up to what you wanted to bring out. They didn’t come together easy. It’s far from easy. But how you made their love true. It toke time … it was intimate. It became natural… it became theirs.

The set up for the next book. I wasn’t expecting. But now yearning for the unexpected.

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Lil Ghost - right by wrong

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Stephen Dawes - Symptoms

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Jade LeMac - Constellations - Piano Version

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“You know how much I love your…calendars.” // “But he’s not mine. And he’s given me no indication that he wants to be. No one ever seems to, despite the fact that on paper—I have everything.” // “Your dimples…” // “The way Isaac molds himself to my body—to my mouth in particular—feels immaculate, like I’m tapping into a part of my sexuality I’ve never explored.“ // “Feeling unwanted, I’m discovering, is my trigger.” // “I want to know that I do for him half of what he does for me. That he feels something.” // “Inside and out, you’re just—beautiful, Deacon.” // “It’s for me, too.” // “Eyes on me. I’ve got you.” // “Every time you touch me, it feels—like I feel it everywhere.” // “Don’t accept anything less than what you want. You deserve to have it all.” // “Questions are being asked and answered. Validation is offered and accepted. Adoration flows freely, at least from my end, and I think he sees it.” // “I still want to crack him open and feel his love pour out. I think it must be magnificent.” // “He’s my weakness. What can I say?” // “When you kissed me, it felt like you and I could have.” // “You make me nervous and excited and scared because I know you like me, and I don’t ever want to fuck that up.” // “His kisses are like love letters. Like essays on want and need and desire.” // “I can’t see how it wouldn’t have.” // “You belong to us.” …

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*I reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

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[paisean13 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Random Thoughts:

●This Bay Area Bros book is the one that I have been eagerly waiting for and it is such a disappointment.
● Am I the only one who finds it hard to push through a book when you can't stand one of the characters, let alone two?
● If you want to read a book on how to do absolutely everything wrong in a poly relationship, than this book is for you.
● Is miscommunication or failure to communicate at all between mcs, throughout an entire book, your thing? Well, you will not be disappointed with this book.
● The relationship dynamic between these three is completely imbalanced.
● I understand Evan's insecurities, however, it does not excuse how often he is selfish with Isaac's time and manipulative with both men. I am not a fan.
● It seems as though Isaac only keeps Deacon around so if Evan won't stay, Isaac still has someone to take care of his needy ass. Not a fan of Isaac either.
● Everything is always about Isaac's love for Evan. Rarely any feelings beyond sexual come into play with Deacon.
● When Evan says he wants more with Isaac, Isaac basically ditches Deacon.
●In chapter 9, Isaac's POV, he states that he wants to take Deacon on dates and out to places so that he can show Deacon off and fawn over him in public. Instead, it is only Evan whom Isaac fawns over, taken places and is seen in public with him, including at Deacon's dinner party.
●Throughout the entire book, after their initial meetup, Deacon and Isaac are never together in public nor is Deacon taken on any dates and fawned over by Isaac. They only spend time together inside one of their homes, never alone because Isaac always needs Evan present. The only time it was not just for sex, is the dinner party, in which Isaac completely ignores Deacon.
● Of course Deacon is distraught and hurt, especially when the man who tells him "your mine" and "your not going anywhere" continuously abandons him in favor of his "future" and "love" Evan.
● Isaac harms Deacon deeply when he ignores Deacon in favor of Evan and acts like only Evan's date at the dinner party.
● Deacon eating alone in the kitchen, everyone assuming Deacon is single, then when told he is not single they ask why his date did not attend, all the while Isaac and Evan cuddle and behave like a couple in front of Deacon and everyone else at the party. It is truly awful.
●When Deacon points out all of the aforementioned to Isaac, Isaac brushes it off as not true and dismisses Deacon's hurt feelings. Dude...he ate alone in the kitchen.
● The only time Isaac makes time for Deacon or comes around him at the party is when he hid Deacon away to screw him in the bathroom. Then, when Evan acts all upset & jealous because Isaac dares to leave his side, Isaac lies about having sex with Deacon as if he is ashamed. God forbid he is allowed to spend time with his other boyfriend and not be glued to Evan's side for all of 10 minutes! Then, it gets even better, because the moment Evan acts all upset and jealous that Isaac did pay Deacon attention, Isaac once again abandons Deacon in favor of Evan and leaves the party with him for a walk. Like, wtf?!
●It hurts to read the party chapters. My heart breaks for Deacon so much during them and this only solidifies my dislike for Evan and Isaac.
● They treat Deacon like trash, yet he is the one who has to constantly apologize for wanting his fair share of affection and attention from Isaac.
● Deacon is treated as the 2nd and disposable choice throughout the entire book by Isaac.
● Evan is in the middle of Deacon & Isaac's relationship. Yes, Isaac is the one who initially placed Evan in that position. However, Evan has made a home there and refuses to budge when Deacon needs and asks for affection from Isaac or alone time with him. So, Evan is as much to blame as Isaac for isolating Deacon.
● Everyone has to walk on eggshells and treat Evan gently like it is all about him.
● Frankly, in this book, it is all about Evan, Evan's insecurities and jealousy, Isaac's love for Evan, and Deacon begging for some scraps of time and affection from Isaac.
● The only love declarations throughout the entire book are for Evan from Isaac. Deacon gets a half-assed "you know I love you" from Isaac as they talk about Evan leaving them. Gee, how sweet.
● After Evan jumps ship, every time Deacon asks Isaac if he alone will be enough for Isaac, Isaac refuses to give him a real or straightforward answer. It is absolutely horrible and painful to read. Just leave Deacon already Isaac! Go find your forever love Evan. Let Deacon go to find someone who will actually appreciate and love him because you suck.
● I think Deacon should've been the one who left the relationship then Evan and Isaac work to win him back. I would have liked the story so much more.
● OR Deacon left the two self-absorbed lovebirds and meets someone else. Then the next book could be about him finding that someone who truly understood him. Someone who makes him feel like he is not hard to love and is not a backup plan.
● I think, on behalf of Deacon, I will forever be angry with this book.
●The 3 stars are for autism rep being extremely well done, the characters being distinctive and dimensional (August never lets me down in that department), and for Deacon, because he deserves all the stars. Evan and Isaac can suck it.

[AnnaKitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m honestly not sure if this is a 5-star read because I genuinely loved it, or closer to a 4 because I do have remarks — and there were moments where I felt the urge to skim a bit.

That said, I really love August Jones ❤️ and have read quite a lot of her work. And when your first line is:

“If my assistant’s pants were any tighter, I’d be able to see his sperm.”

…you know you’re in for a good ride 😅

She pulls you into the story effortlessly from page one. It somehow feels like you’re already deep in it almost immediately, and it is indeed hard to put the book down.

The spice is delicious — the sex scenes are written so intimately and so well that you can almost feel them.

And I have to say this again (because it stood out to me in her previous books too): I really loved that these are three mature adults capable of having meaningful, healthy conversations. In this book, even more so. You don't really expect that level of emotional depth from a book with a title like Tech Bros 😅

I also appreciated that the relationship actually had to be built. Not the usual MMM shortcut of “well, we all love each other now.” Here, we get a real journey — hesitation, communication, coming to terms with feelings — and that made it feel earned 💛

At some point, though, the constant back-and-forth conversations started to feel a bit exhausting. Like… people, if you’re trying to make something work, you don’t need to repeat the same discussions every single day 😅 I genuinely think the book could’ve been at least 100 pages shorter without losing anything essential.

Near the end, Evan may come off a bit like a drama queen — but honestly, it is part of his character, and his reactions still made sense in context.

That said… I would still trim it a bit — both in terms of repetitive conversations and some of the sex scenes.

Overall, though, I really enjoyed the ride. It was a refreshing take on MMM dynamics for me, emotionally solid, spicy, and engaging — just slightly longer than it needed to be 💛

[Marjolein (Dutchromancereader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

As you know, I am a happy MM reader, and August Jones is one of my favorite authors out there. So when she releases a new book, I will drop anything and pick it up immediately. This is another outstanding novel, she keeps producing them at an impressive speed.
What I love about her writing is that she creates incredible characters. They are flawed, vulnerable, stubborn, real, and in this case, extremely horny. I have never encountered main characters as insatiable as these guys. So much so that I was genuinely worried about their well-being at times.
Leave it to August to come up with an MMM throuple as messy and toxic as this one. My friend Ken called it a love triangle on crack, which is a pretty accurate description. There is Isaac, the gorgeous owner and CEO of a tech company, who is in love with his assistant, whom he sleeps with every single weekday. Evan, the assistant, has a major crush on his roommate, who most of the time barely even looks at him. And then there’s Deacon, the roommate, a programmer at the company who completely falls for his one-night stand which slowly morphed into an “I just never left” situation. That one-night stand, of course, is Isaac.
When everything comes to light, they attempt to form a polyamorous throuple, but let me tell you, they are not good at it. They do try, mostly by talking, which is not their strong suit, especially for Deacon, who is autistic and struggles to put things into words (August does a tremendous job at writing a character on the spectrum). Physical intimacy is his love language, so that’s what they turn to. A lot. A ridiculous amount.
This might be the book with the most orgasms I have ever read. A little too much, even for my horny taste. August always writes fantastic spice, but here it took away from the plot in my opinion. I didn’t really get to fully know the characters and their struggles, because they were constantly occupied with each other's dicks.
Because of that, this is a 4-star read for me. Still, I really enjoyed myself. Now I need to hydrate after this.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another solid book from August! While Gym Bros remains my favorite in the series, I couldn't get enough of these 3 men.

In typical August fashion, she gifted us with three complex, imperfect characters that I fell in love with. Evan is insecure, Deacon is neurospicy and struggles to communicate, and Isaac is full-steam ahead on what he wants.

We get character appearances from the other books (I'll never get enough of Calyx), tension, top tier spice, and the angst that I live for.

I'll always be quick to recommend an August book, and Tech Bros is no exception. I'm excited for Jake's story because I definitely need to know more.

[Abigail | mooretoread | · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love these Bay Area boys and this friend group.

I loved the overall story, but there were a few things I didn’t love. And that’s totally my personal preference.

It just felt a little bit unrealistic with how often these three were getting spicy. It took away from some of the character devlopment for me. And I love, loved Deacon and Isaac’s character. Evan too. I could have done with a lot less 🌶️

Gym bros is still one of my top books and I cannot waitttt for the next one!

[Rambling Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tech Bros shows a lot of what I've come to expect from August Jones' stories.

- High heat
- Heavy dose of angst
- Communication issues
- 3rd act break-up
- Straight hit to the feels

Along with those, you can also find...

- Roommates/friends to lovers
- Boss X assistant
- Neurodivergent rep
- Dedicated bottom
- Double p3n3tr@tion
- Make-up/reconciliation s3x

The more, the merrier, or in this case, the more, the angstier. All of Jones' stories have angst to them, but what I've gotten from reading all of her books is that the MMM stories definitely have more to go along with that extra M.

Deacon, Evan, and Isaac's road to HEA is not a smooth one, but that doesn't mean it lacks sweetness or romance.

When Jones writes a men@ge, she might end with an equilateral triangle, with all partners giving and taking in equal measure, but it tends to start off a bit... lopsided. There are some jagged edges, some bumps in the lines, maybe something tends to go askew.

Evan and Deacon have the longest road to travel to find a place that they can share together. Though it might appear that Evan's in the middle, it's really Isaac (and the stability he offers both of them) that sits in the middle. The other two have to find a way to create a strong relationship between themselves that can hold up to the dedication that Isaac is already committed to giving.

Overall, the guys work it out, of course, and they get their HEA, but you need to be prepared for less smooth couple time than you might like. Tech Bros does hold up as a solid story, and it fits perfectly with Jones' backlist, but I don't think it's my favorite. As far as the Bay Area Bros go, I think my heart is still pulled to Sam and Calyx, then the Step-Bros, so this third installment may not be one I'd reread unless I was reading the whole series over again.

That being said, I'm excited for the final Bay Area Bros book, Frat Bros, which will be coming next!

[Blayze W · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did like this MMM romance, but I also felt kind of heartbroken by it in a way I wasn’t expecting. The jealousy never really got resolved, and there was this constant push and pull between Evan and Deacon that just… lingered. That said, Evan’s character arc was honestly my favorite part of the whole book. I really loved his realization and decision to choose himself instead of staying in something that kept hurting him. That moment felt real, and it made me respect his character so much more.

What bothered me was that Deacon and Isaac stayed together even after Evan left. Not that they should’ve broken up, but it felt like that month without Evan actually helped their relationship, while Evan had basically been a third wheel the whole time. And honestly, even by the end, it still felt that way. We never really got closure on Evan’s walls or his hurt, and that sucked.

The ending was, for lack of a better word, meh. Yeah, it was technically happy and they all ended up together, but it didn’t hit emotionally. There was never a moment where Deacon realized he loved Evan for Evan, or that he couldn’t imagine things without him. It just felt like Deacon wanted Evan mostly for Isaac’s happiness, not because he genuinely needed Evan in his life. And because of that, Evan never stopped feeling like an add-on, even at the end.

Update 12/26/25 changing to 5 stars:
After sitting with this book for a couple of days, I realized it affected me on a more cathartic level than I initially gave credit for. And honestly, that’s the point of books.

I’m still not fully happy with the ending, and some things didn’t resolve the way I wanted them to, but I can’t deny that this story has stayed with me. Evan, especially had been on my mind. Even though it’s a romance and I wanted a clearer, more emotionally satisfying HEA, the fact I’m still thinking about it days later says a lot.

I may not love this book, but it clearly did something to me emotionally… and that alone makes it a good, memorable read.

[Magne Einar · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5⭐️

Thank you August Jones for giving me the chance to read the book as an ARC Reader 🥹🫶

Hot damn! That was hot. This book is the erotic heaven, and it manages that without ever losing sight of the story. Evan, Isaac, and Deacon have the perfect dynamic with each other. On the one hand you've got the whole boss-and-employee tension, and on the other the roommates. And I loved how those two "groups" later turned into one - from two to one, basically. It worked so well.

This was the first why-choose book I've ever read, and I don't want to imagine missing out on it. It was just so good. And the epilogue! How cute can it even get?

Plus, this book sent me straight into the double-fuck heaven. So much double penetration, omg.

[Bibibirde · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beyond angry with this book.
First off Millie. If I ever met someone like this in person, I'd cut them out of my life, get a restraining order, and even contemplate changing apartments, so I never had to see them again.
Second, the therapist, Gray was not helpful at all. Came off as a friend for Deacon, not an actual therapist.
Third, ALL OF THE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS COULD HAVE BEEN SOLVED SIMPLY FROM TALKING! (or in Deacon's case writing). Every time there was supposed to be a conversation there would be sex, jealousy, and someone upset or angry. Nothing ever got resolved or talked about.
Third & and Half, why did they not talk about polyamory ever?
Fourth, Evan's insecurities should have been delt with regarding Hunter long before they had that brief conversation in the bar.
Fifth, did any work actually get done in between all the sex Isaac and Evan engaged in?? Besides the HR nightmare, there was just so much wrong.

I have so much more to say but I can't get it out, might come back and revise

[Charley Hutson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am loving this series! Mind you I didn’t see this one comming … three guys having to navigate & accept feelings for a relationship none of them have experience with, they fought hard for there HEA & they got there in the end!

[Ken Terp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was high on feelings and high on enjoyment. I BINGED it FAST. This is what gets a high rating from me. I highly recommend if you love messy relationships and drama. I also have a weak spot for neurospicy characters ❤️

[MWLgal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my first book by this author. I had seen many great comments on FB so I thought why not. If you’re looking for a lot of smut with a loose plot and marginally interesting characters here you go. Sex scenes are extremely long and detailed.. I give these guys 8 months to a year and a half to make it. I just don’t find them compelling at all. Nonetheless, I did finish it so that says something. Doubt that I will read more by this author if this is the way their books go.

[Bryoni Jayde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating 5⭐️
Emotion 2🥹
Spice 4🌶️

I really enjoyed Tech Bros, and it's another great addition to the Bay Area Bros series.

I love my books on the angsty side, and August definitely delivers. These boys fought hard for their HEA, and it was absolutely worth the pain to get there.

The spice was next level and if you enjoy a DP kink in your stories then look no further.

I've also never connected to or felt more seen by a character the way I did with Deacon. It meant a lot to recognise myself in him and to see so many of his experiences and traits reflected back at me.

I cannot wait for Jake’s story!

[Hillary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deacon, Evan, and Isaac
3+⭐️
Autistic/ADHD rep (Deacon)
PLEASE be aware that this summary/review is meant for my own purposes in order to help me recall this book and definitely has spoilers. It is in no way a reflection of what I think anyone else will like or want out of a book. It is simply a memory aid and a rough voice-to-text which is completely unedited/reviewed for errors. Read at your own discretion.

Evan and Deacon are roommates and both work for Isaac. Evan is his assistant and they have a sex-only relationship (at least to Evan, Isaac is in love with Evan but has kept it secret). Deacon is a programmer and works distantly from Isaac. Evan has a crush on Deacon and Deacon is oblivious. Ryan, from book 1, was Deacon's roommate prior to Evan and Deacon had a crush on him. He was hurt when Ryan fell in love with Mal so he is guarded when it comes to his roommate. Deacon is also best friends with Bailey who we met in the first book.

Deacon is trying to get away from a toxic friend group and have a more normal life so he decides to go on a blind date. It turns out it is with Isaac who he recognizes as the CEO of his company. They hit it off immediately and after hooking up, decide to continue to see each other. Meanwhile, Isaac is still hooking up with Evan at work. Deacon tells Evan about dating Isaac so it doesn't surprise him and Evan comes clean that he is sleeping with him. Evan does not handle this particularly well. His feelings are extremely hurt because he thought Deacon didn't notice him because Deacon wasn't gay or wasn't interested in a relationship. When he finds out Deacon is interested in Isaac he takes it very personally. He ends the physical relationship with Isaac and leaves town for a short time.

Deacon then goes to Isaac and tells him he knows. Everyone is fine with things but they all want something different. Isaac is in love with Evan but Evan, as far as we know, is attracted to Isaac but doesn't have much more feelings for him. Evan is in love with Deacon. Deacon has been very hesitant about even thinking about Evan but recognizes that he really likes him and might be interested in knowing him better. Deacon also really likes Isaac and they have great chemistry. Isaac and Deacon have a very detailed conversation about all of this. They both realize they have unfinished business with Evan and need to talk to him. Isaac needs to tell him how he feels about him and Deacon needs to find out if there is potential for something there. Suddenly, Deacon allows himself to think about Evan sexually. They briefly semi joke about all three of them together but leave it there. Deacon goes home and talks to Evan and they wind up hooking up. Later that night, Isaac finds Evan on the running trail and tells him he loves him. Evan is understandably hesitant but after they talk he agrees to withhold judgment and maybe date both men. They try and Evan just can't handle it. He discovers he does have feelings for Isaac but thinks that Isaac and Deacon have more in common and should be together. Deacon has stronger feelings for Isaac than he does for Evan and Evan knows this. He and Deacon get in an argument, and Deacon says some things that make heaven feel like Deacon wants him out of the picture. Deacon doesn't really, but he did in the moment and because of autism he does not communicate very well. Evan decides he is going to take a job offer in LA from an ex of his and picks up and moves in the middle of the night leaving a note for Isaac. That same night, Isaac's younger brother, Jake (20), is badly injured in a fight at his fraternity and winds up in the ICU. He ends up being OK but has to go home (he lives with Isaac) to recover for a while so Isaac and Deacon take care of him. Isaac and Deacon accept Evan's decision but are not happy about it. A few weeks later, Deacon shows up unannounced at Evan's apartment in the middle of the night and reconnects and explains his feelings to the best of his ability. Evan meanwhile has realized he was actually in love with the guys and goes back for a visit with Deacon and Isaac. They have a lot of sex but also a lot of talking and decide they do want to make things work. They decide that Evan will stay in LA for a while but they will be together. In the epilogue, they buy a house and I'll move in there and then later create a company where they all bound together like a marriage.

I felt like Deacon was really well done as an autistic character. There was insight into his communication style and he has a lot of personal insight also. It felt very authentic to me. I also liked how well all the characters communicated with each other. I was afraid there was going to be a lot of miscommunication trope and there wasn't any. Even when they hesitated to share their feelings, it felt very honest. I especially liked that as a polycule, they were a total mess. They did not all fall at the same time, there was some jealousy and people not knowing where they fit in, especially Evan. They all freaked out at various times. It felt much more authentic than most of these types of books.

[Nancy Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW
TECH BROS (BAY AREA BROS 3) di AUGUST JONES
5⭐4🌶

AUGUST JONES I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH!!! AMAZING BOOK! I REPEAT: FAVOURITE AUTHOR! Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity! I love you, I love you!
WOW! A new August book and never disappoint!
This is an MMM romance and OMG SO HOT!!
As August stated in the very beginning, this is was… a very complicated triangle!
The main characters of this book are: Evan, Isaac and Deacon.
Deacon and Evan share the same house, Deacon and Isaac start going out together after a blind meeting on an app. Did I say they work in the TECH? (That’s the meaning of “Tech Bros” title!)
Isaac is in love with Evan, who is his personal assistant, they have s*every time they can in the office, Deacon likes a lot Isaac and Evan has a crush on his roommate Deacon. ✨🎉
I must admit that Deacon was my favourite one in this book! He’s so pure and sexy… 🔥
I loved his relationship with Isaac, they were very cute and sexy! There were a lot of times when i cannot stand Evan. He was too much insecure. I get baby that you are jealous but Isaac is IN LOVE WITH YOU!! And you live with Deacon who is showing you (I MEAN!) that he likes you a lot but…no! “Omg, they are together now, what are they doing?” When you were… 🎉 with Deacon alone a moment before…. and Isaac was not angry or upset. Anyway when they finally all three of them FINALLY started to accept the relationship of 3, they were fantastic, absolutely adorable, i loved them very much and now that I finished the book, i will miss them all so badly!! Can’t wait for a re-read!!
Thank you August JONES for my ARC COPY!

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Questo libro mi è piaciuto tantissimo! Mamma mia quanto ho amato Deacon! Che uomo che sei!!! Ti amo da impazzire!! Isaac sei un uomo fortunato! La chimica tra Deacon e Isaac mi ha fatto andare a fuoco più di una volta! Questa storia è un triangolo strano: Isaac è il Ceo di Polytech, Evan è il suo segretario personale mentre Deacon è il coinquilino di Evan ma incontrerà Isaac su un’app di incontri al buio. La tensione sessuale tra Isaac e Deacon è immediata e li ho amati con tutta me stessa, sono davvero meravigliosi e splendidi insieme ma Isaac ha una relazione (di solo sesso) con il suo assistente del quale è innamorato ma non gli ha mai detto nulla perché ha paura di perderlo.
Si scopre però che Evan ha una cotta per Deacon, il suo coinquilino, ma crede che sia etero perché non lo ha mai guardato. (In realtà Deacon non ci ha mai provato perché, prima di Evan, Deacon era innamorato del suo vecchio coinquilino che poi se n’è andato per convivere con il suo ragazzo - Finance Bros). Isaac non vuole perdere Evan e nemmeno Deacon, così cerca di accogliere Evan nella relazione ma il suo assistente, per via delle ferite emotive causate dal suo ex, non riesce a lasciarsi andare e… mi ha fatto arrabbiare. Io faccio i complimenti ad August perché davvero in questo libro sono passata dal sospirare per Deacon, ad andare a fuoco per le scene d’amore (August sa scrivere questo tipo di scene in modo SUBLIME) e poi mi ha fatto arrabbiare e stare male per il comportamento di Evan, lui e la sua dannata insicurezza!! Ho trovato la gelosia e le insicurezze di tutti e tre descritte molto bene e anche se è stata una montagna russa di emozioni, ho adorato ogni singola pagina di questa storia! Vi consiglio questo romanzo se amate le storie complicate e con personaggi descritti benissimo, reali, che sono perfetti nelle loro imperfezioni, con le loro infinite insicurezze e gelosie. Davvero perfetto! Leggetelo e fatemi sapere ❤
Adesso non vedo l’ora di leggere di Jake, il fratello di Isaac, sono troppo curiosa di sapere!!
Un grazie di cuore ad August Jones per la copia ARC!

TROPES:
Bizarre love triangle
CEO x assistant
Roommates
Found family
ND rep (AuDHD)
Pining
Unrequited love
Hard fought HEA

[Colleen (colleenreads40) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.25/5 ⭐

Tech Bros is the third book in August Jones’s Bay Area Bros series. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone. Here’s what you can expect from Isaac, Evan, and Deacon:

🖥️ MMM contemporary romance
🖥️ First person triple point of view
🖥️ Guaranteed (hard fought) happily ever after
🖥️ Open door spice
🖥️ Bizarre love triange
🖥️ CEO/assistant
🖥️ Roommates
🖥️ Pining and unrequited love
🖥️ Neurodivergent representation (AuDHD)
🖥️ Caretaking
🖥️ Found family
🖥️ Praise

Ensure you review the content and trigger warnings to decide if this book is right for you. Note this list of warnings may be incomplete. Please take care of yourself while reading.
⚠️ Explicit content including boss/employee affair, anal sex and blow jobs, double penetration, rimming, frotting, dry humping, excession kissing, some cum play, and an occasional toy
⚠️ Main character with AuDHD (character goes through an emotional wringer in this book)
⚠️ Ableistic language
⚠️ Discussions of past drug use and promiscuity
⚠️ Discussions of past sex work
⚠️ Discussions of divorce
⚠️ Axiety, OCD, panic
⚠️ Therapy
⚠️ Psychiatric medication
⚠️ Misunderstandings
⚠️ Discussions of “sharing” sexual partners
⚠️ Non-sexual assault and injury of a secondary character, not on page
⚠️ Surprise pregnancy (canine)

When I say that August Jones is the queen of spice, this book is the reason why. It was absolutely obscene. I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into when one of the callouts was “bizarre love triangle,” but this was definitely one of the more unique MMM romances I’ve ever read. It’s also very different from August’s other polyamorous romance, The Director, and I admire her ability to write such a wide range of relationship dynamics.

One of the things I know a lot of readers struggle with in polyamorous romance novels is the relationship dynamics being balanced. I will say that in Tech Bros, there are some disparities as they make their way through the plot. When this is advertised as a hard-fought happily ever after, it’s no joke. These three have to go through quite a bit of turmoil to find their happily ever after, and ultimately learn to exist as a polycule as opposed to individual relationships with one another. I promise it does all come together in the end, and their happily ever after makes perfect sense for them! I don’t want to give too much away, but remember that when you want to scream at some of the characters and the choices they make. I really think August did an incredible job of writing Deacon and his Autism and ADHD. The way he communicates and ultimately interacts with the world is different from what we normally expect in conventional romance, and I always found his chapters insightful. Of course, you can expect cameos from characters in the first two books and I love the little found finance and tech family these characters have created.

Deacon, Evan, and Isaac were all such interesting characters and the way they formed their relationships with one another was really neat to explore. This book is filled to the brim with spice, and I liked how the author used the spice to deepen, and at times define, the relationships and connections between each man. This book also sets up the fourth book in this really cool series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what else August has in store for us. Another incredible addition to a fun series!

I received an advanced review copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Graciela · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I need your help. I need you to show me what loving him looks like."
Tech Bros by August Jones.

This book, this story, these three men were everything. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, August Jones is truly one of the best writers and storytellers out there.

What makes her work so special, in my opinion as a devoted reader, is the trust she builds with us. You know you’re getting an HEA, a hard earned, beautiful one, but it’s what August does in the middle of the story that completely unravels you. She makes you feel. Deeply. Even when you know happiness is coming, she puts you so fully inside her characters’ hearts that every ache, doubt, and longing hits with incredible force.

This book is a masterfully crafted MMM romance, which is no easy feat. The depth, emotional complexity, and character development are so rich that you never quite know where the story is headed until you’re completely immersed. You’re inside Evan’s head as he convinces himself he’s only good for fleeting moments with Isaac. You’re right there with him when he asks Deacon, “Do you like me?” a question that carries so much vulnerability and pain. We’ve all been there, wondering why the person we care about seems to choose someone else, questioning our own worth. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.
Then there’s Isaac, deeply in love with his assistant, paralyzed by fear when it comes to confessing his feelings, choosing silence instead, and finding himself drawn to someone else with undeniable chemistry. And Deacon, who experiences emotions differently from Evan and Isaac, yet still feels the sharp sting of jealousy as he watches how easily they connect. The tension between Evan and Deacon is palpable, and you can’t help but wonder, This is an MMM… how is this going to work? Evan asks himself that same question throughout the book.

Isaac loves them both, yet finds himself tangled in lies born from fear and lack of communication. And that’s what makes this story feel so real, misunderstandings, unspoken truths, emotional walls. August keeps your heart in a constant state of intensity, and before you know it, you’re completely in love with her characters and the world she’s created.

With every book, August raises the bar, bringing more creativity, complexity, and emotional care, always treating both her characters and her readers with deep respect. Writing an MMM romance that feels balanced, equal, and authentic is incredibly challenging, and she absolutely nails it here. These three men learn how to love each other, respect each other, and, most importantly, be honest with each other.

I loved them. I loved their growth, their patience, and the way they navigated hurt, confusion, and even tears to realize they were truly meant to be. I loved this book. I love this series. I loved seeing characters from the previous books, the playful moments with the side characters, and yes, Evan’s dog completely stole my heart. 🐶
I am beyond excited to see who’s next in this series. August Jones has once again delivered something unforgettable. 💛

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tech Bros - August Jones
5 ♾️/5✨🌟

* SPOILERS *

Oh. My. God. This rating is worth the infinity read because holy sh*t! This book was so perfect with these three guys. I don’t even know why I’m surprised because every book that August Jones has come out with has been so amazing, but this is probably my favorite that I’ve read and I haven’t even read them all.

Deacon, Evan and Isaac definitely had one of the most complicated relationships I have read and I was here for every part. It starts off where Isaac is Evan’s assistant but they’ve been sleeping together. Then, you find out that Evan has a big crush on his neurodivergent roommate, Deacon, an then there is the big crazy part where Deacon and Isaac met and went on a date and there is chemistry between them. I love how Isaac immediately told Deacon about his feelings for Evan… although, Deacon doesn’t find that part out later.

I love a book that makes you grip at your hair because you need to get to the happily ever after. This book did this and so much more. This book had me go through so many feelings from anticipating when each relation would turn into one. I’ve never ever read any books like this before and I loved how August mapped out every part of the guys emotions because it was a lot.

I really loved each of the guys in their own ways but Evan because he was the glue that really held them together. There is a certain part where things get intense and I wanted to throw my kindle because I was not expecting that to happen.

I’m not giving too much away because you truly need to read this book. The way that these three get their happily ever after, August Jones knows exactly what we want.

There were so many favorite moments. I really loved how we got to see Deacon and his appointments with his therapist because it showed a side we need to see.

The found family in this book was fantastic. We get some funny moments even though they were pretty ridiculous but I loved each and every part. The spice scenes were so steamy, especially when it was the three of them together.

Thank you for such an amazing book that I’m still emotionally invested in now.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Savannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The sexual tension between us is so thick, I can taste it. It’s always like this with him. He’s got a direct line to my d*ck-either that, or I’m under a spell.”
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There’s something to be said about an August Jones book. Especially when she pens an MMM romance. Typically, my reviews highlight the myriad of kinks and high-heat situations that we encounter with an August book. However, I’m changing it up. Rest assured, Tech Bros is in no short supply of the sultry kinkiness we expect from Jones.

In Tech Bros, we finally get to know Deacon, Evan, and the elusive Isaac. Remember…” two lovers are probably what it would take to keep Isaac happy.” Here’s where things get complicated…Isaac likes Evan, who is also his assistant. Meanwhile, Evan is secretly crushing on Deacon, aka his roommate. Did I also mention that Deacon works at Isaac’s company as well?

Knowing this alone, it’s obvious things might get messy. In a series of chance occurrences, Deacon and Isaac find themselves in one another’s orbits, and the chemistry is off the charts. So, what happens when each guy realizes the simmering and festering feelings that have been brewing amongst them?

Tech Bros taps into what I’ve come to love about August’s writing. You get characters who, much like us, aren’t perfect. They might struggle to communicate, make mistakes, and question if polyamory works for them. It’s the relatability of Evan, Deacon, and Isaac that makes their story all the more enjoyable.

Lastly, I want to focus on the prominent theme in Tech Bros. Throughout the story, communication is a recurring element amongst Evan, Isaac, and Deacon. It’s messy, raw, and vulnerable. It’s also the realities of any relationship, let alone a polyamorous one. Over the course of 512 pages, you’ll come to see a new side of Deacon, implore Evan to give both men a chance, and watch Isaac experience heartbreak and heaven.

To me, Tech Bros is something different from August. It’s spicy, maddening, and guaranteed to put you through the full spectrum of emotions. The type of story and characters that only Jones can brilliantly craft and pull off. As I closed the chapter on Deacon, Issac, and Evan’s story. I eagerly await the next installment of the Bay Area Bros and who August will introduce us to next.

[Michelle Exploringwithchapters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege to ARC read Tech Bros by @authoraugustjones and absolutely loved it. Full disclosure- this is the kind of book you may want to plan ahead for when mapping out time to read. I absolutely inhaled this book and kept getting frustrated when “life obligations” forced me to put my book down!

This book is a MMM love triangle between
🧡Issac - CEO
💙 Evan, Issac’s overqualified assistant
💜& Decan- Evan’s roommate- who also works for the same company as a computer programmer

As you can imagine this lays the foundation for some complicated relationship dynamics. August Jones is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. The way she writes a scene really showcases depth and complexity she builds into her characters. Yes, this is a very spicy read. I would be lying if I said I did not gasp out loud on more than one occasion. However, it is also a beautiful story that depicts the realistic challenges of establishing a polyamorous relationship. It was complicated, but sweet. Passionate with pain, understanding and growth from each of the characters.

I stayed up past midnight on Sunday reading this - determined to finish before my work week started. It was that good! I know there is a disclaimer about the miscommunication trope, and I understand that you would think a book like this would have a high level of anxiety to it. In my experience however, I did not find this to be the case. The miscommunication trope is most frustrating when the entire book results due to characters’ lack of communication- but our characters did talk. They tried, and sometimes failed. They didn’t always understand what the other was really saying. They had to trust in love and let the relationship deepen and then have those conversations again. They made choices- sometimes frustrating choices, but they were their choices & those choices led the characters to finding each other.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me. Another amazing read from August Jones.

The spice you will find:
🩳 Cute Boy shorts
🍑 Amazing Rimming
🥵 Double 🍆
🚿 Shower Sex
💦 The need for clean sheets 😇
👕 Sexy Waistline
🥒 Frottin
🔥 BJs

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I loved this book! I don’t normally love MMM romance because I often feel like there is not enough space for the emotional development of all the necessary relationships between three people to have the ending feel satisfying. That is NOT an issue in this book! The three main characters, Isaac, Evan, and Deacon each felt fleshed out as full characters themselves, and you can completely understand the complications of their burgeoning relationship(s). It’s also very spicy; but the spice feeds the story.

Isaac is the CEO of the company where both Evan and Deacon work. Evan is Isaac’s assistant and Deacon’s roommate. Isaac and Evan hook up, and while Isaac wants more, he never communicates that to Evan, who in turn has a big ole crush on his roommate Deacon. Deacon, trying to extricate himself from past negative behaviors he used to quiet his neurospicy brain, decides to go on a blind date and he and Isaac instantly click. So Isaac is into Evan and Deacon, Evan is into Deacon, and Deacon is into Isaac.

Each pair of guys builds relationships with the others as they struggle to figure out what they want, what the others want, and how they can make it all work. The relationships all start at different places and advance at different paces (which leads to complications at some points). The relationships are messy and complicated and feel more real than many MMM romances I’ve read. This book is emotional, raw, and nuanced which is difficult to do with just 2 partners in a romantic relationship, let alone three. Their HEA is hard fought and feels believable.

Many thanks to August Jones for the ARC!

[TheBookishK9RN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Is Messy, Growth Is Mandatory

★★★★☆ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: Poly romance, roommates-to-lovers, workplace taboo, hurt/comfort, neurodivergent rep

Tech Bros by August Jones delivers a messy, tender, emotionally layered MM+ romance that doesn’t rush the hard parts—and that’s exactly why it works.

Evan, Deacon, and Isaac come together in a way that feels natural but not easy. The immediate spark between Isaac and both Deacon and Evan is undeniable, while the connection between Evan and Deacon takes real effort. Attraction is there from the start, but emotional intimacy is slower—shaped by Evan’s past relationship trauma and Deacon’s autism, both handled with care and realism.

Isaac acts as the emotional hinge of the relationship—open-hearted, yearning, and deeply romantic—while Deacon’s quiet intensity and Evan’s guarded vulnerability add weight and friction. Watching them learn how to communicate, recalibrate expectations, and choose each other felt grounded and earned.

The spice is hot (office hookups included 👀) but never overshadows the emotional core. What really stood out is that this isn’t an instant happily-ever-after. They don’t magically fix everything once they get together—they keep working, adjusting, and growing as a unit.

One con: the slower emotional build between Evan and Deacon may feel uneven for some readers, especially compared to the instant pull they both feel toward Isaac.
Bottom line: If you want a poly romance that respects emotional complexity, neurodivergence, and the idea that love requires effort—not just chemistry—this one hits hard.

[Mal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love love love the way August Jones tells a story, always grips me from the get go, pulls me into the character’s world and doesn’t let go. Wow I ran through so many emotions reading this one. It’s definitely mid to low angst as August says but it packs a punch it he emotions writing. I think o finally figured out what does it for me when all these emotions and these relationship dynamics are being figured out. There is something very upfront about the writing, like it lays it bare… everything is out there for the reader to latch on to for the ride.

This book made me happy, a bit sad, definitely swoon and sigh, laugh out loud, horny (the sex scenes are next level) and anticipate where this unconventional relationship was going. I loved that August took the time to build individual dynamics between Evan, Isaac and Deacon, chef’s kiss on how the bonds were formed and how they came together

This story isn’t neat but it is perfectly messy, it asks the hard questions, makes slotting in difficult- Decon and Evan were bumpy but this intimate look at developing dynamics needs it I am awed at what August Jones chooses to examine, nothing easy about it. But I also appreciate the pace, it’s perfection, didn’t allow me to wallow honestly which is a great thing.

These three men are precious and complex and I loved them and their hard earned HEA.

Expect opposites attract, neurodiversity rep, mental health rep, swoon for miles, healing, found family, a very high spice scale with DP and some mild kink and humour and sweet moments.. highly recommend reading it.