Sharing Maren

by Raven Merlot

Some marriages run on love. Theirs runs on desire—and the freedom to follow it.

Maren and David built a life they didn’t need permission a successful brewery, a solid marriage, and a private arrangement that makes everything else feel sharper. She shines when men want her. He loves the feeling of giving her away and having her come back to him. They've always known that

Sharing Maren moves through years of their lives, tracing the people who enter and exit their orbit—lovers who become friends, friends who become memories, and others who leave only an impression. The world changes, their business grows, relationships shift, but their marriage remains rooted in the same desire lasts longer when it’s shared.

This isn’t a story about discovering kink or breaking vows. It’s the portrait of a couple who already knows what works for them, and keeps choosing it—year after year.

For readers of the Shared Wives series who crave established wife-sharing, confident wives, generous husbands, and kink that ages well.

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2026

About the author

Raven Merlot is a bestselling author of steamy, boundary-pushing erotica that explores themes of cuckolding, hotwifing, domination, and sensual power dynamics. Known for her bold storytelling and unapologetic approach to desire, she has captivated readers with her tales of passion, submission, and the thrill of exploring forbidden fantasies.

Raven’s works often delve into the psychology of kink, crafting deeply erotic and emotionally complex narratives that resonate with readers who crave more than just physical pleasure. Whether it’s the thrill of a devoted cuckold, the empowerment of a confident hotwife, or the intoxicating pull of submission and dominance, her stories bring taboo desires to life in a way that is both raw and deeply satisfying.

She has collaborated with fellow erotica author Alexandra Noir, expanding her exploration of intimate, unconventional relationships. When she’s not writing, Raven enjoys connecting with readers, discussing kinks, and discovering new ways to blur the line between fantasy and reality.

Want to know more? Raven loves hearing from her fans! You can find her books on Amazon and Goodreads, and she welcomes reader messages and discussions.

Reviews

[Keith Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drew/Beta cuckadene, but cool with it…

Drew and Maren had a unique relationship and made it work for them. Never any torturous animosity you see in many couples who are into their lifestyle…
💃🧍🏼‍♂️Excellent 💥 Read 🧞‍♀️🙂💃🍆🕺🍆🕺🏼🧍🏼‍♂️

[Brad Audiobibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Raven Merlot and BookSprout for the Advanced Reader Copy. I’m voluntarily providing an honest and unbiased review.

This instalment takes a slightly different approach from earlier books in the series, following a deeply devoted couple over many years of marriage. The central focus is their shared kink, with Maren exploring encounters with other men while her husband, David, supports and encourages her. The dynamic includes elements of consensual role‑play that both partners enjoy, with Maren adopting a harsher persona as part of their agreed‑upon fantasy.

Alongside this, there’s an engaging storyline about their everyday life as the owners of a small, growing brewery. Watching them build and expand their business adds a grounded, relatable layer that balances the more intimate aspects of the book.

Overall, it’s an excellent read—far more than just a spicy story. It’s well written, character‑driven, and absolutely worth picking up.

[N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot romance story. Maren and Drew are quite the superpower couple. One minute, they are working on tense problems and coming up with the ideal solution. Next, Maren gets to enjoy other, more intimate activities that would ruin normal relationships. These two have a solid marriage, a successful business, and for years, they've had a secret arrangement. It's one that they know works for them. And they keep choosing it, through the years. Drew gets all the juicy details, and Maren gets to explore the areas that are typically out of bounds.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most hotwife stories I’ve read center around the excitement of the first time, the first adventure, or even the first year or three. This story feels unique in that Drew and Maren have been together for decades and this hotwife lifestyle is just an integral part of their couplehood. Comfortable. Just life.

I’ve enjoyed every one of the books/couples in the Sharing series, but this is my favorite so far. A deeper relationship. More nuanced. A more satisfying read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was going to rate this book 3* as the dynamic between Maren and Drew revolves not only around him sharing his wife but also about Maren humiliating Drew and that doesn't fit into any kink that I find enticing.

However, as the book moves towards its conclusion, you get a more settled view of a shared loving relationship. It still didn't really work for me but I can see how that will not be the case for everyone, so each to his own and 4*.

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[Michele Flannery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drew and Maren have a different type of marriage. It works for them and that's what matters. This is the story of their love through the years. They open a taphouse and need funding at one point, an old friend of his steps up but he has conditions of his own, ones they are more than happy to meet without letting him know how ok they are with it. They have different friends throughout the years that help them accomplish the game they like to play.

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[PugLover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maren and her husband Drew lived the Hotwife lifestyle. It started with him hearing about her hookups for six months before Drew watched Maren with her bulls on video. As the years progressed their relationship evolved to Drew watching in person, then to Drew participating. People came and went but the relationship between Maren and Drew only got stronger.

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[Priscilla Larissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book and the story. Lots of different sex scenes and lots of sex. And for once these men took their time and she wrote about it perfectly. Actually the story was quite good even though it spanned a number of years and a number of different partners over the time and she kept revisiting some of them. All in all a very good book I kind of liked it.

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[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This couple has found what works for them. Able to see the difference between performance and real. New situations push boundaries for both. The corner they get backed into is not as bad as it could be. Story was very steamy. Loved how it was always them.

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[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drew and Maren are the couple that love together and have stayed together. With several smexy scenes see how Maren and her husband keep the spice alive.

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[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maren and her husband have always had an arrangement that satisfied both of them. Through the years, people have come and gone and you will get a glimpse into their world.

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[Vivien R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is part of the wife sharing series. This is David and Maren's story. They believe that sharing is caring in the bedroom. This is a good spicy story.

[BobbyH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

Well this was a bit different from the usual cuckold fair we get,, everyone on the same page, everyone enjoying their place in the lifestyle. Very horny read.