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Three
A Menage Erotic Romance
I shouldn’t want this, shouldn’t want them, and I definitely shouldn’t want all the dirty things they do – not just to me but to each other.
Except I do want it.
I want it so bad I can’t keep my head straight.
Why does dirty have to feel so damn good?
It’s lust, simple as that. No strings, just two guys, a girl and a whole lot of filth.
I can handle that.
Sure I can.
No big deal… it’s not like I’m going to fall for them or anything, right?
***
Sexy Italian Max has had the starring role in some hot dreams and wild nights for Lauren. Now she will be living with him, leaving her life in Seattle behind while she works for his company in Rome, Italy. There she meets gorgeous Englishman Steve, who is also rooming at Max’s villa. Soon crazy ideas start to form in Lauren’s mind about having both men in her bed. When Lauren’s fantasy becomes reality, the two sex gods take her to heights of filthy pleasure she never imagined possible. So what could possibly go wrong?
***
Advisory: vivid erotica and scenes involving BDSM, MF, MFM, MMF. All consensual. Most definitely 18+ only.
I shouldn’t want this, shouldn’t want them, and I definitely shouldn’t want all the dirty things they do – not just to me but to each other.
Except I do want it.
I want it so bad I can’t keep my head straight.
Why does dirty have to feel so damn good?
It’s lust, simple as that. No strings, just two guys, a girl and a whole lot of filth.
I can handle that.
Sure I can.
No big deal… it’s not like I’m going to fall for them or anything, right?
***
Sexy Italian Max has had the starring role in some hot dreams and wild nights for Lauren. Now she will be living with him, leaving her life in Seattle behind while she works for his company in Rome, Italy. There she meets gorgeous Englishman Steve, who is also rooming at Max’s villa. Soon crazy ideas start to form in Lauren’s mind about having both men in her bed. When Lauren’s fantasy becomes reality, the two sex gods take her to heights of filthy pleasure she never imagined possible. So what could possibly go wrong?
***
Advisory: vivid erotica and scenes involving BDSM, MF, MFM, MMF. All consensual. Most definitely 18+ only.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2016
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About the author
S.C. Daiko
21 books1,321 followersSC Daiko, aka Siobhan, is a bestselling British author of erotic and contemporary romance. When she isn’t writing or looking after visitors, she loves to swim in the sea, travel around Europe, sample different food and enjoy local wine. Siobhan has worked in the City of London and taught languages in a Welsh high school before moving to Italy, where she now lives with her husband, a Havanese puppy, a wild kitten and two elderly cats. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with readers and fellow authors. You can find her at https://scdaiko.com/
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May 23, 2016
Well, this was a hot little number. If you are looking for a tasty MMF read (with a lot of very nice MM action) then this is your book. Max, Lauren and Steve made for a delightful story - set in beautiful Italian surroundings. There is a hot corporate undertone, plenty of alpha-male goodness, and a heroine who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go for it.
What starts as a bit of fun turns into a heart warming tale of three people finding so much more.
The book is graphic - hot threeways in pretty much every way imaginable. One scene in particular got me hot under the collar - Max really is hot when he lets his guard down (no spoilers)
The book also contains BDSM, so if that is your thing then even better for you!
Highly recommended.
What starts as a bit of fun turns into a heart warming tale of three people finding so much more.
The book is graphic - hot threeways in pretty much every way imaginable. One scene in particular got me hot under the collar - Max really is hot when he lets his guard down (no spoilers)
The book also contains BDSM, so if that is your thing then even better for you!
Highly recommended.
October 21, 2016
3.5 Stars!
This starts as a working relationship between Lauren, her Boss Max and
Steve who also works at the same Company...Lauren and Steve are in
Rome, at Max's Villa perfecting the company's new invention, the smart coffee machine.....
But after hours, the attraction between these three becomes undeniable....
Some hot sex scenes, a decent storyline, however for me, I just didn't feel any connection between theses Characters!
It just felt like something was missing to me, so I won't be reading the next one.
This one was just OK for me....
M/F/M, F/M/M,
This starts as a working relationship between Lauren, her Boss Max and
Steve who also works at the same Company...Lauren and Steve are in
Rome, at Max's Villa perfecting the company's new invention, the smart coffee machine.....
But after hours, the attraction between these three becomes undeniable....
Some hot sex scenes, a decent storyline, however for me, I just didn't feel any connection between theses Characters!
It just felt like something was missing to me, so I won't be reading the next one.
This one was just OK for me....
M/F/M, F/M/M,
May 26, 2016
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Title: Three
Author: S.C. Daiko
Category: Romance, Menage, BDSM
POV: Dual
Characters: 4
Plot: 4
Scorching Level: 4
HEA: Hmm...maybe
This is my second book by this author and is it intense!!!! Lauren is in a BDSM affair with her boss, Max.
Their encounters have been via a computer screen, but when Max invites Lauren to work closely with him, their passionate affair will blossom even more.
There comes Steve; Steve is a colleague and when he meets our couple, fireworks explode.
Lauren wants a deeper relationship with Max, but can he give her that or will he always be emotionally unavailable?
And what about Steve? Can he fit into their shaky relationship?
The writing is light and fun. The book progresses quickly, but lovers of the genre will love it! There are plenty of sexy times and the scenes between our three heroes will set your kindle on fire!
If you want something spicy, then this is for you.
4 Stars
May 26, 2016
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Having never read any books by S. C. Daiko but having read menage romance many times, I just thought I knew what to expect. Three was so much more than a story about three people falling in love but also about Max struggling to find his sexual identity and to have others accept him as well as accepting himself. Daiko brings us a love story where each individual adds their own flavor and mixed together they become a heady cocktail for each other as well as the reader. Max, Steve, and Lauren explore their sensuality together, push boundaries, and reach heights of ecstasy that none of them have experienced before.
Lauren Price has been mentored by Max at Conti Coffee for the last three years and is now ready to spread her wings and head to Rome to play a more active role. She is ecstatic to be a part of the company and be closer to Max who she has had a long distance dom/sub relationship with. What she doesn't plan on her attraction to Steve, the smooth talking Brit who can fulfill both her and Max's fantasies. Max and Steve soon lead her down a decadent path that she never predicted for her love life and are willing to do anything to satiate this beautiful sub's every need.
Max Conti has taken the reigns at Conti Coffee and plans on proving that he can take his company to the next level of success. When he brings Lauren and Steve in to help him with that, little did he know that they will become so important to him in every way and bring to the surface feelings that he has concealed for many years. Can he let go of a little of his dom control and let his hidden desires take over or will he forever lock his heart away from equally loving Lauren and Steve. With his Italian good looks and casual use of the words “bella” and “cara” with his Lauren, I couldn't help but fall madly for this character. Daiko does a fabulous job of showing the reader his struggles with his sexual identity and his tragic past.
Steve Green is software designer that is new to Conti Coffee and is looking to just focus on his career. He enjoys and likes to “play” with both sexes but does not seem to have success at committing to just one. The minute that he meets Lauren and Max, he knows that he has found his soul mates and wants to see where their darker desires lead. I was enchanted from the moment he used his British charm to seduce Lauren and first called her “love” to his way of submitting to Max yet still leading him where he is afraid to go. He is the perfect complement to Lauren and Max's relationship and is unapologetic in his sexual preferences and attraction and love for them both.
Daiko delivers a love story among three sexually ravenous characters that no knows boundaries. I highly recommend for readers who love lots of spice with plenty of M/F/M and M/M/F sexy action. Daiko takes us on a journey of sexual discovery that leads to a deep unwavering love that even the strongest of adversaries cannot sever.
Having never read any books by S. C. Daiko but having read menage romance many times, I just thought I knew what to expect. Three was so much more than a story about three people falling in love but also about Max struggling to find his sexual identity and to have others accept him as well as accepting himself. Daiko brings us a love story where each individual adds their own flavor and mixed together they become a heady cocktail for each other as well as the reader. Max, Steve, and Lauren explore their sensuality together, push boundaries, and reach heights of ecstasy that none of them have experienced before.
Lauren Price has been mentored by Max at Conti Coffee for the last three years and is now ready to spread her wings and head to Rome to play a more active role. She is ecstatic to be a part of the company and be closer to Max who she has had a long distance dom/sub relationship with. What she doesn't plan on her attraction to Steve, the smooth talking Brit who can fulfill both her and Max's fantasies. Max and Steve soon lead her down a decadent path that she never predicted for her love life and are willing to do anything to satiate this beautiful sub's every need.
Max Conti has taken the reigns at Conti Coffee and plans on proving that he can take his company to the next level of success. When he brings Lauren and Steve in to help him with that, little did he know that they will become so important to him in every way and bring to the surface feelings that he has concealed for many years. Can he let go of a little of his dom control and let his hidden desires take over or will he forever lock his heart away from equally loving Lauren and Steve. With his Italian good looks and casual use of the words “bella” and “cara” with his Lauren, I couldn't help but fall madly for this character. Daiko does a fabulous job of showing the reader his struggles with his sexual identity and his tragic past.
Steve Green is software designer that is new to Conti Coffee and is looking to just focus on his career. He enjoys and likes to “play” with both sexes but does not seem to have success at committing to just one. The minute that he meets Lauren and Max, he knows that he has found his soul mates and wants to see where their darker desires lead. I was enchanted from the moment he used his British charm to seduce Lauren and first called her “love” to his way of submitting to Max yet still leading him where he is afraid to go. He is the perfect complement to Lauren and Max's relationship and is unapologetic in his sexual preferences and attraction and love for them both.
Daiko delivers a love story among three sexually ravenous characters that no knows boundaries. I highly recommend for readers who love lots of spice with plenty of M/F/M and M/M/F sexy action. Daiko takes us on a journey of sexual discovery that leads to a deep unwavering love that even the strongest of adversaries cannot sever.
August 7, 2016
Title: Three
Author: S.C. Daiko
Series: standalone (prequel and sequel planned)
Genre: erotic romance
Rating: ****
I'm not going to lie - I had to change my underwear after reading this one.
His stubble scratches my lips and he tastes of sin and scotch.
Three is a smouldering story of countless three-way sexcapades, but with the added bonus of true romantic feelings between the three characters, without any of the typical dramas found in these types of book. I really loved the fact that Lauren was such a strong character, knowing exactly what she wanted and not having a huge internal struggle over the morality of the situation.
Their arms hold me tight, and it feel so right, so beautifully right. I belong here. I belong to them.
The three characters were all really likeable and well-formed, their voices so personal that it was easy to tell who was speaking at any given time. Although there was a sub-plot, it was very much in the background until closer to the end, and perhaps could have been a little more prevalent throughout.
Who'd ever have thought loving two men could feel this good?
A scorching yet surprisingly sweet read.
See our other reviews at Summer's Eve Reads!
Author: S.C. Daiko
Series: standalone (prequel and sequel planned)
Genre: erotic romance
Rating: ****
I'm not going to lie - I had to change my underwear after reading this one.
His stubble scratches my lips and he tastes of sin and scotch.
Three is a smouldering story of countless three-way sexcapades, but with the added bonus of true romantic feelings between the three characters, without any of the typical dramas found in these types of book. I really loved the fact that Lauren was such a strong character, knowing exactly what she wanted and not having a huge internal struggle over the morality of the situation.
Their arms hold me tight, and it feel so right, so beautifully right. I belong here. I belong to them.
The three characters were all really likeable and well-formed, their voices so personal that it was easy to tell who was speaking at any given time. Although there was a sub-plot, it was very much in the background until closer to the end, and perhaps could have been a little more prevalent throughout.
Who'd ever have thought loving two men could feel this good?
A scorching yet surprisingly sweet read.
See our other reviews at Summer's Eve Reads!
September 21, 2016
I love menage stories, especially m/m/f menage stories. Add in m/m and bdsm and I am in my element. Three by S.C. Daiko ticks all the boxes on my favorite things list and I was very excited to read it.
Lauren has been having a hot and heavy online affair with her boss Max. The virtual bdsm is hot and he has a regular staring role in her nightly fantasies. When he invites her to travel to Italy to work with him in person she jumps at the chance. A gorgeous Italian Vila with a sexy Dom she plans to have lots of casual and off the charts hot sex with. What could possibly go wrong? Enter Steve, a colleague of Max also staying at his Vila. If one sexy man is good, two sounds even better. Before long, all three are engaged in a passionate affair that has them engaged sexually in every combination imaginable and it isn't long until more than just their bodies become entwined.
This story was ridiculously hot. Max, Lauren and Steve will burn up the pages of your kindle in every position possible. Their sexual chemistry was electric. All three characters were unique enough to keep things interesting. Though there was tons of sex, there was enough of a storyline and the added emotions of the trio as the book progressed to keep this from venturing into pwp (plot what plot) territory.
Lauren has been having a hot and heavy online affair with her boss Max. The virtual bdsm is hot and he has a regular staring role in her nightly fantasies. When he invites her to travel to Italy to work with him in person she jumps at the chance. A gorgeous Italian Vila with a sexy Dom she plans to have lots of casual and off the charts hot sex with. What could possibly go wrong? Enter Steve, a colleague of Max also staying at his Vila. If one sexy man is good, two sounds even better. Before long, all three are engaged in a passionate affair that has them engaged sexually in every combination imaginable and it isn't long until more than just their bodies become entwined.
This story was ridiculously hot. Max, Lauren and Steve will burn up the pages of your kindle in every position possible. Their sexual chemistry was electric. All three characters were unique enough to keep things interesting. Though there was tons of sex, there was enough of a storyline and the added emotions of the trio as the book progressed to keep this from venturing into pwp (plot what plot) territory.
May 26, 2016
I’ve read this authors work before and have found her talented as well and entertaining. This story took me a minute to get into, we had a sub topping from the bottom, a wooden Dom, and just a country switch. (smiles)
I liked the characters well enough, the connection to them took a good part of the book to feel. The storyline was intriguing though, a sub is in a relationship with her boss and falls for him. Boss is really good at keeping his wall up, because of the past. The switch was just all over the place in a mix of happy go lucky.
The CEO has an new idea that he needs both a top designer and a top software tech, he moved them in his home with him of course keeping his sub with him. Before changing his mind and testing out how well a third could be added to his already non relationship.
For me the storyline made the book, a decent length with a lot of heat. Its always a pleasure to see how each character grows within themselves Three is no different and well worth it, I recommend it. Enjoy
I liked the characters well enough, the connection to them took a good part of the book to feel. The storyline was intriguing though, a sub is in a relationship with her boss and falls for him. Boss is really good at keeping his wall up, because of the past. The switch was just all over the place in a mix of happy go lucky.
The CEO has an new idea that he needs both a top designer and a top software tech, he moved them in his home with him of course keeping his sub with him. Before changing his mind and testing out how well a third could be added to his already non relationship.
For me the storyline made the book, a decent length with a lot of heat. Its always a pleasure to see how each character grows within themselves Three is no different and well worth it, I recommend it. Enjoy
August 26, 2019
Uno de los libros más excitantes y sexuales que he leído. Nos cuenta la relación poliamorosa entre Lauren,Max y Steve:cómo juegan en el club y aunque Max siempre suele ser el dominante, también veremos cómo baja sus defensas al enamorarse de Steve Y Lauren y les deja tomar más las riendas de la relación.
Hasta que un paparazzi les hace una foto que llega a la junta de accionistas y al padre de Max lo que hace peligrar el puesto de Max como CEO de su empresa.
♥️♥️♥️♥️esta historia de amor a 3 bandas.
Hasta que un paparazzi les hace una foto que llega a la junta de accionistas y al padre de Max lo que hace peligrar el puesto de Max como CEO de su empresa.
♥️♥️♥️♥️esta historia de amor a 3 bandas.
November 25, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Lauren is a young creative woman living in Seattle and having a long distance relationship with Max. He's her Dom. She's now moving to live with him and work for Max's company in Rome, Italy. Max has also hired Steve an Englishman and he will be rooming with them as well while working for Max. Lauren's fantasy soon becomes a reality with Max and Steve. With such an unconventional relationship being kept pretty much a secret what could possibly go wrong?
Lauren is young and beautiful and has been a sub to her Dom Max when she was an intern for his dad's company several years ago. Max and Lauren have kept in touch and play over video calls but Lauren and Max are finally being reunited when she moves to Rome, Italy to work for Max. When she first meets Steve the guy she will be closely working with she is very standoffish with him. She's not thrilled he's staying in the house and cutting into her playtime with Max. Lauren is however attracted to Steve and finds out he is bi and wants big hing more than to have her threesome fantasy come true. With the fantasy becoming reality secrets Max has been keeping become revealed and when the they are spied on all hell seems to break lose. I really enjoyed this book. It's has an excellent story line as well as some kindle melting scenes.
This book is filled with BDSM scenes and contains m/m/f amd m/m scenes. If at a disturbing to you this may not be the book for you. But if you enjoy Menage books by all means this is one you do not want to miss.
Lauren is a young creative woman living in Seattle and having a long distance relationship with Max. He's her Dom. She's now moving to live with him and work for Max's company in Rome, Italy. Max has also hired Steve an Englishman and he will be rooming with them as well while working for Max. Lauren's fantasy soon becomes a reality with Max and Steve. With such an unconventional relationship being kept pretty much a secret what could possibly go wrong?
Lauren is young and beautiful and has been a sub to her Dom Max when she was an intern for his dad's company several years ago. Max and Lauren have kept in touch and play over video calls but Lauren and Max are finally being reunited when she moves to Rome, Italy to work for Max. When she first meets Steve the guy she will be closely working with she is very standoffish with him. She's not thrilled he's staying in the house and cutting into her playtime with Max. Lauren is however attracted to Steve and finds out he is bi and wants big hing more than to have her threesome fantasy come true. With the fantasy becoming reality secrets Max has been keeping become revealed and when the they are spied on all hell seems to break lose. I really enjoyed this book. It's has an excellent story line as well as some kindle melting scenes.
This book is filled with BDSM scenes and contains m/m/f amd m/m scenes. If at a disturbing to you this may not be the book for you. But if you enjoy Menage books by all means this is one you do not want to miss.
May 13, 2016
Wow- just wow. I sure loved the writing!! It's very beautiful and sensual. I always used to shout that I love Mfm and mmf romance. These are unconventional romance and I'm very much attracted towards it. I mean who doesn't love two guys and a girl in middle ;) So hot.
The story is fast and smooth paced so you will feel like going along with the writing. It's perfect and beautiful as I already stated. The one thing I loved very much was that the author created Max and Steve very different and unique. Nothing overlapped. You knew when Steve was speaking and when Max was. I adore Lauren. I love her for her love and how open and supportive she was towards both the men.
If I imagine myself in a threesome relationship, I will sure burn with jealousy lol and that will not make it successful. I love a puzzle is completed when two men and woman come together and you have everything.
Recommended to everyone who loves a good mmf, mfm story, steamy times. God, you will never feel bored and it will sure compel you to take a cold shower or......... Make sure you add this on TBR list and one click it on 24th May!!! It's Three, Baby!!!
The story is fast and smooth paced so you will feel like going along with the writing. It's perfect and beautiful as I already stated. The one thing I loved very much was that the author created Max and Steve very different and unique. Nothing overlapped. You knew when Steve was speaking and when Max was. I adore Lauren. I love her for her love and how open and supportive she was towards both the men.
If I imagine myself in a threesome relationship, I will sure burn with jealousy lol and that will not make it successful. I love a puzzle is completed when two men and woman come together and you have everything.
Recommended to everyone who loves a good mmf, mfm story, steamy times. God, you will never feel bored and it will sure compel you to take a cold shower or......... Make sure you add this on TBR list and one click it on 24th May!!! It's Three, Baby!!!
August 28, 2016
"Max and I kiss, my arms around his shoulders, our bodies fused from lip to lower leg. There's a pounding from our hearts where we're joined, my breasts against his chest, and I can feel the pulse and heat from where we are pressed against each other."
5 menage stars!! Dirty, sexy hot!
This book starts out with a bang... and it just goes up from there!! There was never a dull moment and you will be fanning yourself as you read!! Max and Lauren already have a sexy relationship going and then you add Steve into the mix and trust me it's explosive. I can't wait for the next book, because if it's as dirty as this one, then I know I'm in for one heck of a book!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
5 menage stars!! Dirty, sexy hot!
This book starts out with a bang... and it just goes up from there!! There was never a dull moment and you will be fanning yourself as you read!! Max and Lauren already have a sexy relationship going and then you add Steve into the mix and trust me it's explosive. I can't wait for the next book, because if it's as dirty as this one, then I know I'm in for one heck of a book!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
August 13, 2016
This is my first S.C. Daiko read so i had no expectations going in and i'm glad i did this was quite interesting. I've read some BDSM books before but i found this to be different, going into a lot more detail about BDSM than just the love story part. It's a fast paced read but flowed beautifully, the coming together of the Three was intriguing each of them have very different back grounds but together they worked. There is some angst and drama but not over the top, Which i enjoyed it made the story more believable. Not only is this a story of Three coming together it's about friendship, loyalty, trust, love and ultimately acceptance. I would recommend this read if you are into BDSM and like to read about MMF and MM realationship. S.C. Daiko i enjoyed this read and can't wait for what comes next.
June 21, 2016
This was one hot little number. Max, Lauren, and Steve are a sexy trio. While this book has a corporate story about trying to take a chance, and being able to do something no one else has ever done. This is also a story about trust, chances, and not caring about what everyone else thinks. I really enjoyed this story. I love how these three came together, and got over what their pasts had pushed on them. Not to mention the sex was smoking. It has a little of everything to keep everyone satisfied.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Heather from Kinky Kittens Book Blog
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Heather from Kinky Kittens Book Blog
May 15, 2016
Three... was so yummy! I couldn't put it down... I wanted to see how they came & come together in every way. It was written so good... each person was strong in their own way. Lauren was strong person ...she knew what she wanted & goodness she made so many yummy fantasy come true! Thank you Lauren...is all I can say!! Max and his dominant side...oh max...How can you not say "yes sir to him!" Steve I love his sweet side & How he was "up" for anything! This book was great ...this was an easy review to give because book was oh so hot & a page turner!!
May 25, 2016
ok, so I am not normally one to recommend Erotic romance books, but....... I really like this one it was done very nicely, hot has hell butdone nicely :)
Sometimes the story seems to be all over the place and just seems to be about the sex, this one actually has a story you can follow (awesome story) and it keeps a great pace. Max, Lauren & Steven actually care about each other that's also another rare thing to me, normally it's a wham, bam, thank you ma'am and that's in the book, I felt connected to them. I have been staying away from Erotic novels but I am so glad I read this!!!!
Sometimes the story seems to be all over the place and just seems to be about the sex, this one actually has a story you can follow (awesome story) and it keeps a great pace. Max, Lauren & Steven actually care about each other that's also another rare thing to me, normally it's a wham, bam, thank you ma'am and that's in the book, I felt connected to them. I have been staying away from Erotic novels but I am so glad I read this!!!!
May 27, 2016
Part of what I loved about this story is how strong and sexy Lauren is in this triad. She knows exactly what she wants and is pretty vocal about how he feels about her men. I loved that Max although quite the bossy man still shows that vulnerable side to both of them. Steve rounded out this relationship so well. He was what both Max and Lauren needed in their lives. They are scorching hot together, but there is also this heart to their story that was so sweet. I so enjoyed their story.
I give Three 5 hearts!
I give Three 5 hearts!
May 29, 2016
I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first book which I have read from this author, and I cannot compliment her enough for an awesome read. I will definitely be reading more of her work.
This book is so much more that the usual threesomes. Lauren, Max and Steve, have their own individuality, and complement each other. Lauren and Max together are hot, but add Steve into the mix and you have a scorching read.
I really loved this author’s work, and highly recommend her work.
This is the first book which I have read from this author, and I cannot compliment her enough for an awesome read. I will definitely be reading more of her work.
This book is so much more that the usual threesomes. Lauren, Max and Steve, have their own individuality, and complement each other. Lauren and Max together are hot, but add Steve into the mix and you have a scorching read.
I really loved this author’s work, and highly recommend her work.
June 12, 2016
The start of this book is clever and make you believe one thing then draws you into something else. Lauren comes across as timid and quiet while Max is the strong dominate until Steve thrown into the mix then everything changes. I love the dynamics of the three of them together and it makes great reading. I spent most of the time reading this book with a permanent hot flush and made sure I read it when I was alone lol. Highly recommend Three and can't wait for more often hot trio.
June 15, 2021
This is a fast paced read, that although it took a while to get into, was interesting and tantalizing. The characters took a little warming up to, but by the end you are rooting for the connection of the three. The story kept your attention. I think the Dom/Sub switch is the intriguing part. Finding out about how far people will go for love is always a thrill. Three is sexy and well worth giving a read. A big thanks to the author for sharing yet another great read. Enjoy!
June 16, 2016
This story was incredibly hot and steamy. I kind of thought it was only going to revolve around sex but relationships and bonds occurred that can't be broken. This was a hot story about a relationship that started as Dom/sub and turned into a beautiful loving bond between 3 individuals that come together as 1. We get to see battles being fought to justify their relationship. Overall, a highly enjoyable and hot read.
May 19, 2016
ill admit at first I did not connect with these characters and a few small things made me cringe but when I got to about 40% I loved it the characters got a lot stronger and the storyline a lot better, hot sex and hotter alpha males I really came to love this one, great book I cannot wait for more from this author, would Max and Steve be my book boyfriends ? hell yes they would #claimed
June 6, 2016
The sex scenes in this book were so hot!! I have not read a menage book where everybody loves everyone and they all have sex with each other. So hot!!! The story was also good. At times the writing was a little weird to me. Like it was a bit basic. But overall I loved the story and I loved the little bits of Italian in there!!
June 17, 2016
Good
A good little book. Perfect if you are just after a quick steamy read.
There wasn't much of a storyline aside from their relationship.
The use of 'mate' 'bloody' & 'love' by Steve, became annoying. Us British folk do have wider vocabularies :)
A good little book. Perfect if you are just after a quick steamy read.
There wasn't much of a storyline aside from their relationship.
The use of 'mate' 'bloody' & 'love' by Steve, became annoying. Us British folk do have wider vocabularies :)
May 30, 2016
Story: 2.5
Dialogue: 2
Sex scenes: 4
Dialogue: 2
Sex scenes: 4
September 30, 2016
Probably one of the best MMF books I've read. Max, Steve and Lauren have a strong, sizzling connection from the very beginning. Can't wait to read the sequel!
October 9, 2016
My first time reading a book written by S.C.Daiko and it's smoking hot! I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I can't wait to read the next book.
July 28, 2016
I’m very torn over this review for two reasons. 1) I think this story had a lot of potential and that a less critical reader will see past much of what bothered me, and really love it. 2) It was offered free in exchange for an honest review and for some reason I feel guilty for not liking it more. I tried, I did. And there were parts that I did really like…with that said: 2.5 stars.
I definitely got off on the wrong foot with Three. I honestly felt like I started in the middle of something bigger. In the end, I feel like this read would have benefitted from being much longer with more background on all the main characters and how they end up together. Lauren is a web cam sub, to her boss, in another country for years? The ‘relationship’ is billed as an affair in the story synopsis, but I don’t see this as an affair. An arrangement maybe, but not an affair. Max seemed to have drawn emotional boundaries that she was expected to stick to, but she obviously had no intention of doing so. The sympathy that I should have felt for Max was overshadowed by the lack of depth in his background until it was almost too late. I would have loved for the story to begin with Max and his history. How did he end up in the arrangement with Lauren? How much did that mean to him? He is presented as a Dom, but so many of his decisions and actions go against that portrayal. I felt like I was left to assume that he is struggling with his dominance since his previous lover died? Was he a Dom to him? Lauren’s behavior also waivers. She is a sub, but she is extremely demanding and seems so uncertain of herself and her place in the world. She is a business woman, but her language use suggests she is very childlike. She is upending her whole life to move to the other side of the world for what? A one-product career? A possible relationship? I didn’t understand her goals which made it hard to appreciate her.
There were times when the flow evened out and the story began to evolve beyond the mechanics of the work and the sex, but they were a bit too short lived for me. I truly loved Max’s sense of command and control in business. He was smart and polished, well respected, but sensitive and caring at heart. Lauren’s observations on the scenery portray a beautiful setting. The writing in that respect is wonderful. I was able to really place myself at the villa, the restaurant, the office, etc.
The editing was good for the most part. My only challenge was the amount of exclamation points – were they really yelling at each other that often? In my opinion, it was overused to the point that it changed a lot of the emotion behind what was being said and felt.
Steve has a huge personality that just felt almost too much for this story. His playfulness was wonderful, but just out of place. Maybe if we had more time to adjust to his personality, but it was just there all of the sudden and he came across as only having one speed and one volume. Steve was blatantly sexual (fine, no problem) but, came across as crass at times, which Max should have found offensive. Steve was also presented in the publisher’s blurb as Lauren’s co-worker. While he ends up being such, he is a stranger to her when he arrives in Italy. He’s bi, and is presented by means of a BDSM reference which is far from professional. He hits on both Max and Lauren almost immediately, and fine, but are we in a hurry here? I don’t think I ever really knew Steve, but I bet I could have liked him a lot more.
The sex scenes were intense and detailed, but very mechanical. Instead of hearing Steve go through the steps of where he wanted to position Lauren or Max, we should have been visualizing the explanation of it. Instead of ‘Lauren, put your arm here and your leg there, now Max, turn this way or that….’, we should have read, ‘Steve guided Laurens body….’ Or ‘Lauren wrapped herself around Max as he slid his hand down Steve’s hip…’. The sex scenes with Max and Lauren early on were very hot and heavy and his Dominance was truly felt. I loved that! I do question all the alcohol before playing or having a scene. I find most authors (as well as lifestylers) refrain from drinking so much before interacting, and generally say as much in their stories. It’s definitely a choice and not a requirement, but it stood out to me. The synopsis also portrays dirty sex. One fisting scene (that was incredibly abrupt and short lived) does not make a ménage dirty. But hey, maybe that’s just me. I was waiting for something much more involved or sexually decadent. Dirty is quite the word to use to sell a book.
In the end, it was a good read, not great. The author's knowledge of Italy was an asset in portraying a beautiful backdrop. I’m a fan of the Novella and insta-love/sex stories, but this felt like it was meant to be a full length novel and therefore would have benefitted from a greater investment in the how these three eventually came together and fell for each other. Max was definitely the reason I kept reading. His character was the anchor of the story and he seemed to have the most to offer the reader.
The bottom line for me is, while some of the characters were interesting, the storyline of the trio coming together felt somewhat forced. This is probably a great story for a smaller, more specialized group of readers that had a checklist of things they want in a read. Nothing wrong with that!
I definitely got off on the wrong foot with Three. I honestly felt like I started in the middle of something bigger. In the end, I feel like this read would have benefitted from being much longer with more background on all the main characters and how they end up together. Lauren is a web cam sub, to her boss, in another country for years? The ‘relationship’ is billed as an affair in the story synopsis, but I don’t see this as an affair. An arrangement maybe, but not an affair. Max seemed to have drawn emotional boundaries that she was expected to stick to, but she obviously had no intention of doing so. The sympathy that I should have felt for Max was overshadowed by the lack of depth in his background until it was almost too late. I would have loved for the story to begin with Max and his history. How did he end up in the arrangement with Lauren? How much did that mean to him? He is presented as a Dom, but so many of his decisions and actions go against that portrayal. I felt like I was left to assume that he is struggling with his dominance since his previous lover died? Was he a Dom to him? Lauren’s behavior also waivers. She is a sub, but she is extremely demanding and seems so uncertain of herself and her place in the world. She is a business woman, but her language use suggests she is very childlike. She is upending her whole life to move to the other side of the world for what? A one-product career? A possible relationship? I didn’t understand her goals which made it hard to appreciate her.
There were times when the flow evened out and the story began to evolve beyond the mechanics of the work and the sex, but they were a bit too short lived for me. I truly loved Max’s sense of command and control in business. He was smart and polished, well respected, but sensitive and caring at heart. Lauren’s observations on the scenery portray a beautiful setting. The writing in that respect is wonderful. I was able to really place myself at the villa, the restaurant, the office, etc.
The editing was good for the most part. My only challenge was the amount of exclamation points – were they really yelling at each other that often? In my opinion, it was overused to the point that it changed a lot of the emotion behind what was being said and felt.
Steve has a huge personality that just felt almost too much for this story. His playfulness was wonderful, but just out of place. Maybe if we had more time to adjust to his personality, but it was just there all of the sudden and he came across as only having one speed and one volume. Steve was blatantly sexual (fine, no problem) but, came across as crass at times, which Max should have found offensive. Steve was also presented in the publisher’s blurb as Lauren’s co-worker. While he ends up being such, he is a stranger to her when he arrives in Italy. He’s bi, and is presented by means of a BDSM reference which is far from professional. He hits on both Max and Lauren almost immediately, and fine, but are we in a hurry here? I don’t think I ever really knew Steve, but I bet I could have liked him a lot more.
The sex scenes were intense and detailed, but very mechanical. Instead of hearing Steve go through the steps of where he wanted to position Lauren or Max, we should have been visualizing the explanation of it. Instead of ‘Lauren, put your arm here and your leg there, now Max, turn this way or that….’, we should have read, ‘Steve guided Laurens body….’ Or ‘Lauren wrapped herself around Max as he slid his hand down Steve’s hip…’. The sex scenes with Max and Lauren early on were very hot and heavy and his Dominance was truly felt. I loved that! I do question all the alcohol before playing or having a scene. I find most authors (as well as lifestylers) refrain from drinking so much before interacting, and generally say as much in their stories. It’s definitely a choice and not a requirement, but it stood out to me. The synopsis also portrays dirty sex. One fisting scene (that was incredibly abrupt and short lived) does not make a ménage dirty. But hey, maybe that’s just me. I was waiting for something much more involved or sexually decadent. Dirty is quite the word to use to sell a book.
In the end, it was a good read, not great. The author's knowledge of Italy was an asset in portraying a beautiful backdrop. I’m a fan of the Novella and insta-love/sex stories, but this felt like it was meant to be a full length novel and therefore would have benefitted from a greater investment in the how these three eventually came together and fell for each other. Max was definitely the reason I kept reading. His character was the anchor of the story and he seemed to have the most to offer the reader.
The bottom line for me is, while some of the characters were interesting, the storyline of the trio coming together felt somewhat forced. This is probably a great story for a smaller, more specialized group of readers that had a checklist of things they want in a read. Nothing wrong with that!
June 19, 2016
Hot. Scorching.
It’s seriously a miracle my Kindle did not burst into flames. Hoooly s##t this book is intense! Every dirty little fantasy you every secretly dreamed about? Lauren is living it! A change of panties was definitely in order with this one… and not only once.
It took me some time to warm up to the characters though. But once they started really showing their feelings to one another, that there is a connection between them beyond physical attraction, they started to grow on me quickly.
I am all for sexy scenes, even plenty of them when done right, but I still need to feel… still need to find a purpose, a progress in the storyline besides all that sexy time. While I wasn’t so sure about that at first – a sub in some kind of relationship (well, they are basically friends with benefits) with her boss when a third person – a male switch – enters the picture –, this quickly changed once real feelings shone through, revealing the reasons for the Dom’s hesitancy to let his walls down.
Once his walls are down, it becomes so much more as a solely three-way BDSM relationship. Together they climb highs they never thought possible, living out every kinky and also more vanilla fantasy they can think of, falling in love with each other in the progress.
All characters were well described and very likeable – Max, the Dom, being the more closed off and brooding one; Lauren, the sub, all strong and independent woman who knows what she wants, and Stephen, the switch, always the one lighting things up and saying the right things at the right times.
This book is a smoldering, intense and spicy MMF story, with just the right amount of storyline and romance that also makes it a remarkably sweet read.
It is the first book by S. C. Daiko I have read, but it definitely won’t be my last!
It’s seriously a miracle my Kindle did not burst into flames. Hoooly s##t this book is intense! Every dirty little fantasy you every secretly dreamed about? Lauren is living it! A change of panties was definitely in order with this one… and not only once.
It took me some time to warm up to the characters though. But once they started really showing their feelings to one another, that there is a connection between them beyond physical attraction, they started to grow on me quickly.
I am all for sexy scenes, even plenty of them when done right, but I still need to feel… still need to find a purpose, a progress in the storyline besides all that sexy time. While I wasn’t so sure about that at first – a sub in some kind of relationship (well, they are basically friends with benefits) with her boss when a third person – a male switch – enters the picture –, this quickly changed once real feelings shone through, revealing the reasons for the Dom’s hesitancy to let his walls down.
Once his walls are down, it becomes so much more as a solely three-way BDSM relationship. Together they climb highs they never thought possible, living out every kinky and also more vanilla fantasy they can think of, falling in love with each other in the progress.
All characters were well described and very likeable – Max, the Dom, being the more closed off and brooding one; Lauren, the sub, all strong and independent woman who knows what she wants, and Stephen, the switch, always the one lighting things up and saying the right things at the right times.
This book is a smoldering, intense and spicy MMF story, with just the right amount of storyline and romance that also makes it a remarkably sweet read.
It is the first book by S. C. Daiko I have read, but it definitely won’t be my last!
June 20, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Lauren is a young creative woman living in Seattle and having a long distance relationship with Max. He's her Dom. She's now moving to live with him and work for Max's company in Rome, Italy. Max has also hired Steve an Englishman and he will be rooming with them as well while working for Max. Lauren's fantasy soon becomes a reality with Max and Steve. With such an unconventional relationship being kept pretty much a secret what could possibly go wrong?
Lauren is young and beautiful and has been a sub to her Dom Max when she was an intern for his dad's company several years ago. Max and Lauren have kept in touch and play over video calls but Lauren and Max are finally being reunited when she moves to Rome, Italy to work for Max. When she first meets Steve the guy she will be closely working with she is very standoffish with him. She's not thrilled he's staying in the house and cutting into her playtime with Max. Lauren is however attracted to Steve and finds out he is bi and wants big hing more than to have her threesome fantasy come true. With the fantasy becoming reality secrets Max has been keeping become revealed and when the they are spied on all hell seems to break lose. I really enjoyed this book. It's has an excellent story line as well as some kindle melting scenes.
This book is filled with BDSM scenes and contains m/m/f amd m/m scenes. If at a disturbing to you this may not be the book for you. But if you enjoy Menage books by all means this is one you do not want to miss.
Lauren is a young creative woman living in Seattle and having a long distance relationship with Max. He's her Dom. She's now moving to live with him and work for Max's company in Rome, Italy. Max has also hired Steve an Englishman and he will be rooming with them as well while working for Max. Lauren's fantasy soon becomes a reality with Max and Steve. With such an unconventional relationship being kept pretty much a secret what could possibly go wrong?
Lauren is young and beautiful and has been a sub to her Dom Max when she was an intern for his dad's company several years ago. Max and Lauren have kept in touch and play over video calls but Lauren and Max are finally being reunited when she moves to Rome, Italy to work for Max. When she first meets Steve the guy she will be closely working with she is very standoffish with him. She's not thrilled he's staying in the house and cutting into her playtime with Max. Lauren is however attracted to Steve and finds out he is bi and wants big hing more than to have her threesome fantasy come true. With the fantasy becoming reality secrets Max has been keeping become revealed and when the they are spied on all hell seems to break lose. I really enjoyed this book. It's has an excellent story line as well as some kindle melting scenes.
This book is filled with BDSM scenes and contains m/m/f amd m/m scenes. If at a disturbing to you this may not be the book for you. But if you enjoy Menage books by all means this is one you do not want to miss.
December 30, 2016
Ok, so I haven’t read a lot of vivid erotica involving MF/MFM/MMF before, just the odd one or two books, but this looked good and intriguing so thought I would give it a go!!
This is quite a shortish book, around 216 pages on the Kindle, and the pace is fast and intense. There is lots of very hot and explicit sex scenes revolving around MF/MMF/MFM and around BDSM, so if this is not your thing this is not the book for you. But if you’re even a little bit curious as to what might play out in this book it is definitely worth giving it a try!!
The whole book has a corporate undertone to it. Max is the Boss of a large Italian coffee company, Lauren is being flown over to Rome to work with him – he is also her Dom! English lad Steve is also en-route to Rome to work with Max and Lauren, and this is when very interesting things start to happen between the three of them!
What starts as a bit of fun soon turns into something more serious for them all. The romance for all of them develops beautifully, but it takes all three of them together for this to happen. I love that this is not your usual BDSM M/F story, this looks at alternate dynamics that some might not understand and puts their point of view across to the reader very well.
Of course the sex scenes are scorching hot and very vivid – open mind needed for these parts if you’re not used to reading this type of stuff!!
I really enjoyed it and would recommend that you give it a try. I will definitely be reading more books by this author.
This is quite a shortish book, around 216 pages on the Kindle, and the pace is fast and intense. There is lots of very hot and explicit sex scenes revolving around MF/MMF/MFM and around BDSM, so if this is not your thing this is not the book for you. But if you’re even a little bit curious as to what might play out in this book it is definitely worth giving it a try!!
The whole book has a corporate undertone to it. Max is the Boss of a large Italian coffee company, Lauren is being flown over to Rome to work with him – he is also her Dom! English lad Steve is also en-route to Rome to work with Max and Lauren, and this is when very interesting things start to happen between the three of them!
What starts as a bit of fun soon turns into something more serious for them all. The romance for all of them develops beautifully, but it takes all three of them together for this to happen. I love that this is not your usual BDSM M/F story, this looks at alternate dynamics that some might not understand and puts their point of view across to the reader very well.
Of course the sex scenes are scorching hot and very vivid – open mind needed for these parts if you’re not used to reading this type of stuff!!
I really enjoyed it and would recommend that you give it a try. I will definitely be reading more books by this author.
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