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Love Sequence #5
Millie
Sometimes the best love stories don't follow the manual.Millie Montgomery can rebuild a transmission blindfolded, but she can't figure out the two infuriating men who've invaded her family's garage.
Keiran Taylor—the hot brooding American with a cruel tongue and hands that know their way around an engine. He treats her like a distraction in heels, all toxic masculinity and dismissive glares. Clearly straight. Clearly damaged. Clearly someone she should hate.
Archie Sinclair—the gorgeous posh Englishman with a soft smile and romance novels in his pockets. He fixes her earrings, shares his books, and watches Keiran with the quiet longing of unrequited love. Obviously gay. Obviously sweet. Obviously safe.
The problem? Millie's completely wrong about both of them.
When a game of truth or dare explodes every assumption she's made, Millie discovers that the grumpy mechanic and the gentle bookworm aren't only pining for each other—they're pining for her. Together. And they've been circling each other for months, waiting for the missing piece that makes them whole.
Now she's caught between wanting to run and wanting to stay. Between the safety of assumptions and the terrifying possibility that sometimes love doesn't choose—it multiplies.
Perfect for readers who ✦ Why-choose/polyamorous romance (MMF) ✦ Grumpy x sunshine with a twist ✦ Bisexual representation ✦ Blue-collar heroine who takes no prisoners ✦ Workplace romance (garage setting) ✦ Small-town Scotland ✦ Slow-burn tension that ignites ✦ Touch her and we'll end you energy ✦ Found family & chosen family ✦ Mechanic/car restoration metaphors ✦ Dual POV intimacy (M/F, M/M, and MMF)
Enemies to Lovers • Friends to Lovers • Forced Proximity • Grumpy/Sunshine • Why Choose • Bisexual Awakening • Small Town Romance • Workplace Romance • Protector Romance • Blue Collar Heroine • Slow Burn
Content This is a very steamy romance with explicit intimate scenes, including M/F, M/M, and MMF content. Intended for readers 18+. Features strong language, detailed sexual content, and a HEA where everyone gets exactly what they want.
Keiran Taylor—the hot brooding American with a cruel tongue and hands that know their way around an engine. He treats her like a distraction in heels, all toxic masculinity and dismissive glares. Clearly straight. Clearly damaged. Clearly someone she should hate.
Archie Sinclair—the gorgeous posh Englishman with a soft smile and romance novels in his pockets. He fixes her earrings, shares his books, and watches Keiran with the quiet longing of unrequited love. Obviously gay. Obviously sweet. Obviously safe.
The problem? Millie's completely wrong about both of them.
When a game of truth or dare explodes every assumption she's made, Millie discovers that the grumpy mechanic and the gentle bookworm aren't only pining for each other—they're pining for her. Together. And they've been circling each other for months, waiting for the missing piece that makes them whole.
Now she's caught between wanting to run and wanting to stay. Between the safety of assumptions and the terrifying possibility that sometimes love doesn't choose—it multiplies.
Perfect for readers who ✦ Why-choose/polyamorous romance (MMF) ✦ Grumpy x sunshine with a twist ✦ Bisexual representation ✦ Blue-collar heroine who takes no prisoners ✦ Workplace romance (garage setting) ✦ Small-town Scotland ✦ Slow-burn tension that ignites ✦ Touch her and we'll end you energy ✦ Found family & chosen family ✦ Mechanic/car restoration metaphors ✦ Dual POV intimacy (M/F, M/M, and MMF)
Enemies to Lovers • Friends to Lovers • Forced Proximity • Grumpy/Sunshine • Why Choose • Bisexual Awakening • Small Town Romance • Workplace Romance • Protector Romance • Blue Collar Heroine • Slow Burn
Content This is a very steamy romance with explicit intimate scenes, including M/F, M/M, and MMF content. Intended for readers 18+. Features strong language, detailed sexual content, and a HEA where everyone gets exactly what they want.
598 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026
I love this author, I own physical copies of all but this one and its on my list.
Our FMC come back home and find guys working her job. It's a why chose book at its best, yes its long but I expected nothing less. It's spicy.
Our FMC come back home and find guys working her job. It's a why chose book at its best, yes its long but I expected nothing less. It's spicy.
July 26, 2026
As always I loved Daphne’s book! I think this one was a bit different as Kieran took a bit to warm up but it was so intriguing. Spice was spicing and the love story was amazing!! Run and download it!!
August 4, 2026
Millie by Daphne Leigh has a truly unique and exciting setup! I was completely sold on the premise of a blue-collar, badass heroine running a garage in small-town Scotland, caught between a brooding mechanic (Keiran) and a charming, book-loving Englishman (Archie). The MMF why-choose dynamic, paired with the bisexual awakenings and garage setting, brought a super refreshing spin to the typical grumpy-meets-sunshine trope.
What worked really well was the sheer potential of the dynamic between Millie, Keiran, and Archie. The slow-burn tension, the workplace forced proximity, and the realization that the two men were pining for both each other and Millie made for some really fun plot twists early on. Once the secret was out, the steam and heat were definitely turned all the way up, delivering on the promised explicit M/F, M/M, and MMF scenes.
However, as a 3-star read for me, there were a few areas where the execution fell a bit flat. Because so much happens with the initial shift in their dynamic, the overall pacing felt a little uneven in the second half. I wished we got a bit more deep emotional development for the trio as a cohesive unit, as the jump from miscommunication and assumptions to full-on polyamorous harmony felt a little too fast and low-stakes to feel completely earned.
Overall, if you are looking for a super steamy, low-angst MMF why-choose romance set in a cozy Scottish small town with a strong mechanic heroine, this is a fun, quick read! It just lacked that extra spark of character depth and balanced pacing to make it a top-tier favorite for me.
What worked really well was the sheer potential of the dynamic between Millie, Keiran, and Archie. The slow-burn tension, the workplace forced proximity, and the realization that the two men were pining for both each other and Millie made for some really fun plot twists early on. Once the secret was out, the steam and heat were definitely turned all the way up, delivering on the promised explicit M/F, M/M, and MMF scenes.
However, as a 3-star read for me, there were a few areas where the execution fell a bit flat. Because so much happens with the initial shift in their dynamic, the overall pacing felt a little uneven in the second half. I wished we got a bit more deep emotional development for the trio as a cohesive unit, as the jump from miscommunication and assumptions to full-on polyamorous harmony felt a little too fast and low-stakes to feel completely earned.
Overall, if you are looking for a super steamy, low-angst MMF why-choose romance set in a cozy Scottish small town with a strong mechanic heroine, this is a fun, quick read! It just lacked that extra spark of character depth and balanced pacing to make it a top-tier favorite for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
*4.5 stars*
As always Daphne has done an amazing job with this book.
The way you can just feel the worries and doubts these characters have is astounding.
I had one small thing i didn’t enjoy while reading, and that was all the shop talk. I don’t know anything about cars or fixing them so some of the lingo just flew over my head.
Besides that I loved this book. There was so much that I did enjoy. There’s so much to this story. We get three people who are trying to figure out how to navigate new feelings and what having three people in a relationship looks like. We see growth and acceptance. We get the spice.
I loved how Archie not only stood up for himself against his father, but he stood up for the people he cares for. Millie and Kieran have his back as well. At first I didn’t care for how Kieran treated Millie. I get he’s been hurt in the past but that had nothing to do with Millie. I’m glad it didn’t last long and he fixed his attitude.
Being with Millie has made it easier for Archie and Kieran to get over the final hurdles and take their relationship to the next level.
The three of them face some hurdles/challenges that they need to work out together, but in the end they manage to figure things out and get a happy ending.
I’m looking forward to reading Bonnie’s(Millie’s little sister) book next.
As always Daphne has done an amazing job with this book.
The way you can just feel the worries and doubts these characters have is astounding.
I had one small thing i didn’t enjoy while reading, and that was all the shop talk. I don’t know anything about cars or fixing them so some of the lingo just flew over my head.
Besides that I loved this book. There was so much that I did enjoy. There’s so much to this story. We get three people who are trying to figure out how to navigate new feelings and what having three people in a relationship looks like. We see growth and acceptance. We get the spice.
I loved how Archie not only stood up for himself against his father, but he stood up for the people he cares for. Millie and Kieran have his back as well. At first I didn’t care for how Kieran treated Millie. I get he’s been hurt in the past but that had nothing to do with Millie. I’m glad it didn’t last long and he fixed his attitude.
Being with Millie has made it easier for Archie and Kieran to get over the final hurdles and take their relationship to the next level.
The three of them face some hurdles/challenges that they need to work out together, but in the end they manage to figure things out and get a happy ending.
I’m looking forward to reading Bonnie’s(Millie’s little sister) book next.
August 20, 2026
I was hoping for something different from this book. While the writing style was fine, the actual story was just far too angsty for me. I wasn’t able to really connect with any of the characters, either.
Millie arrives back home after several weeks away. She walks into the garage she co-owns to find two strangers working there. One of them, Archie, seems like a nice guy. But the other, Kieran, is a complete ass. So much of one that Millie ends up in her apartment crying. It went downhill from there.
There were several things that bothered me about the story. I couldn’t understand why Millie’s dad would hire people without telling his daughter, and then, when one of them is openly hostile to her, his response is to tell Millie to give the guy a chance. Excuse me? Even if she wasn’t an owner and him an employee, he still owed her several apologies. It reminded me too much of the ridiculous “he only pulls your hair because he likes you” nonsense little girls are too often told.
I also couldn’t understand why Millie would let a jerk like Kieran upset her. Nor could I figure out how she could ever possibly be attracted to him. Red flags for days.
A plodding story (with far too much emphasis on garage mechanics) and unlikable characters regrettably made this book a big no for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Millie arrives back home after several weeks away. She walks into the garage she co-owns to find two strangers working there. One of them, Archie, seems like a nice guy. But the other, Kieran, is a complete ass. So much of one that Millie ends up in her apartment crying. It went downhill from there.
There were several things that bothered me about the story. I couldn’t understand why Millie’s dad would hire people without telling his daughter, and then, when one of them is openly hostile to her, his response is to tell Millie to give the guy a chance. Excuse me? Even if she wasn’t an owner and him an employee, he still owed her several apologies. It reminded me too much of the ridiculous “he only pulls your hair because he likes you” nonsense little girls are too often told.
I also couldn’t understand why Millie would let a jerk like Kieran upset her. Nor could I figure out how she could ever possibly be attracted to him. Red flags for days.
A plodding story (with far too much emphasis on garage mechanics) and unlikable characters regrettably made this book a big no for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love Millie’s book. Heck I’ve loved all of the series. I don’t think I can clearly express how much these mean to me. I was sent this ARC from the author and I’m beyond grateful. Millie comes home with various certifications to help run the family garage business. She meets two mechanics working in her garage. She butts head with one of them. They both get off on the wrong foot and need to find a balance. I of course cried as I usually do with her books. But again they mean a lot and I get attached. Now for the juicy teaser at the end. Three chapters! That was generous! I can’t wait for the next book. I have a feeling I’m really going to like how they all meet after spending one on one with her. It reminds me of Charlie which is my favorite of all time book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received and ARC copy of Milly by Daphne Leigh. I absolutely love this series, and it’s my second ARC for Daphne Leigh. I’ve loved all the stories in the series and can’t wait for more.
Millie Montgomery is Penelope’s best friend. We met her in Pen’s story. Millie returns to her dad’s auto shop after months of schooling on car interior restoration. Right away she clashes with two newly hired mechanics. Keiran and Millie clash and bicker and he gives her the nickname honey badger. Millie and Archie get along great and become fast friends. Arch and Keiran have been circling each other with growing attraction as well.
Millie Montgomery is Penelope’s best friend. We met her in Pen’s story. Millie returns to her dad’s auto shop after months of schooling on car interior restoration. Right away she clashes with two newly hired mechanics. Keiran and Millie clash and bicker and he gives her the nickname honey badger. Millie and Archie get along great and become fast friends. Arch and Keiran have been circling each other with growing attraction as well.
August 1, 2026
The perfect steamy read! This book gives us the spicy poly RH romance that Daphne Leigh excels at providing! It’s heartwarming and lovely with characters that are well-rounded. They make mistakes, and then they work through them together, which makes for a compelling read that goes beyond spice.
There are a few moments that feel somewhat repetitive (like a character repeating the exact same action they did two paragraphs prior) that kept this book from being a 5⭐️ read for me. However, the story and relationship dynamic between the characters had me fully invested, and I still DEVOURED this book!
There are a few moments that feel somewhat repetitive (like a character repeating the exact same action they did two paragraphs prior) that kept this book from being a 5⭐️ read for me. However, the story and relationship dynamic between the characters had me fully invested, and I still DEVOURED this book!
August 7, 2026
Millie arrives home to her father's garage to two new coworkers, Kieran and Archie. Things are a little tense at the beginning because Kieran acts like he hates Millie. There's also tension between Archie and Kieran, and Millie doesn't know what's going on between them. Their attraction grows, and thanks to some people from Millie's past, things come to a head one night over a game of truth or dare. They decide to try being in a relationship together, but it's not without trials. Spicy and emotional, their road to happiness and forever is a little windy. Loved it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
MMF
More polyamory than why choose, but there is definitely MM.
Through some questionable decisions and trust issue these 3 manage to find each other. The smexy time is definitely hot, and the individual people are likable.
A quick, hot read about 2 guys and a girl who decide to love each other.
I do have a 1 question that wasn’t answered, but it didn’t take anything away from the story not being answered.
Would recommend
🌶️🌶️🌶️
MMF
More polyamory than why choose, but there is definitely MM.
Through some questionable decisions and trust issue these 3 manage to find each other. The smexy time is definitely hot, and the individual people are likable.
A quick, hot read about 2 guys and a girl who decide to love each other.
I do have a 1 question that wasn’t answered, but it didn’t take anything away from the story not being answered.
Would recommend
August 11, 2026
I have read all the books in the series. I am very grateful to receive this ARC of Millie. I always love how she writes about the location. Really makes me see it.
Great spice level. But it’s not just spice for the sake of spice. Really hot but loving.
I really loved the love/hate banter between Kieran and Millie.
Her past couple of books have felt a little too long. This one was just right.
I can’t wait to read Bonnie’s story next.
Great spice level. But it’s not just spice for the sake of spice. Really hot but loving.
I really loved the love/hate banter between Kieran and Millie.
Her past couple of books have felt a little too long. This one was just right.
I can’t wait to read Bonnie’s story next.
August 18, 2026
Love that Millie is a bad a$$ mechanic, but why oh why was there so many spicy scenes out in the freezing cold?!? We know she's tough, she doesn't need to be trying to catch hypothermia every other chapter.
But what really turned me off the book was the miscommunication/lack of communication between them all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But what really turned me off the book was the miscommunication/lack of communication between them all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2026
** Received ARC from the author**
Another great book from Daphne Leigh! Full of some angst, tension, sweet moments and exploration of new loves and new ideas.
Millie comes home from school and finds new guys working in her garage. The angst starts there when Keiran judges her by what she was wearing. They start tossing insults back and forth which brings Archie out to see what is happening! Mille starts to notice him too. Their lives become more intertwined as the weeks pass building the tension between the three of them. Millie seeks help from her friends and decides to go for it with both guys. But it doesn’t last long because they are all stubborn and scared. They work their way back to each other but boy was it a long process! Millie doesn’t forgive quickly and makes the guys work for it.
If you have read Daphne’s books before, you know the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ there and the story is always a happy ending! Looking forward to the next book!
Thank you Daphne for the ARC! I appreciate you letting me be one of the ones that got to read it before it was released!
Another great book from Daphne Leigh! Full of some angst, tension, sweet moments and exploration of new loves and new ideas.
Millie comes home from school and finds new guys working in her garage. The angst starts there when Keiran judges her by what she was wearing. They start tossing insults back and forth which brings Archie out to see what is happening! Mille starts to notice him too. Their lives become more intertwined as the weeks pass building the tension between the three of them. Millie seeks help from her friends and decides to go for it with both guys. But it doesn’t last long because they are all stubborn and scared. They work their way back to each other but boy was it a long process! Millie doesn’t forgive quickly and makes the guys work for it.
If you have read Daphne’s books before, you know the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ there and the story is always a happy ending! Looking forward to the next book!
Thank you Daphne for the ARC! I appreciate you letting me be one of the ones that got to read it before it was released!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my second Love Sequence book and it did not disappoint 🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
Smoking hot and sooo much much fun!
August 18, 2026
Millie returns home to find 2 new men in her father's shop. And she's losing her mind over how hot they are. One is mean to her, the other is a sweetheart. She can't figure out what's going on but she's determined to find out what is going on. A MMF romance where the characters are easy to understand and identify with. They're goofy, loveable, make mistakes with each other and love fiercely. An all around good read!
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