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Drew is a fireman who loves the rush of his job, and is looking for a roommate to share costs. Scott is a doctor looking for somewhere to live that doesn't leave him rooming with his now ex-lover. The match seems more than perfect when Scott moves in with Drew. It's more than just costs that they share. They find it hard to resist getting to know each other in the most intimate way, and soon things are heating up enough to make even Drew wonder if they can handle the fire. So what happens when along comes EMT Eric with his blond good looks and boyish smile? He seems like the perfect match for Drew and Scott, but just Eric moving in is not all they have to deal with. Between family strife and physical injuries, the three of them have to face problems that could tear them apart, and ruin more than just their life together, including their careers and their health. Will this twosome be able to become a threesome or does it spell disaster for all? 911 is full of everything you'd expect from this author; strongly drawn characters, vulnerable sometimes, but never weak, sizzling-hot sex and fascinating exploration of an unconventional, deeply loving relationship.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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Chris Owen
101 books907 followersI live and write in eastern Canada. I went to a bunch of schools, learned a lot of things, and now make stuff up because not to do so is unthinkable. I'm fond of fountain pens, Levenger's Circa system, and Steampunk fashions.
I'm inspired by the day to day minutia of life, and find beauty in the way words go together. I like texture and richness of experience. I'm not shy. I'm happy, I'm learning, I'm living.
I'm inspired by the day to day minutia of life, and find beauty in the way words go together. I like texture and richness of experience. I'm not shy. I'm happy, I'm learning, I'm living.
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August 10, 2016
This M/M/M story left me a bit confused. Was it contemporary, was it erotica, was it porn with a plot? I honestly wasn't sure.
Sure, the plot was fine, but didn't come across as overly-deep.
Then some sections of the book went from sex scene to sex scene to sex scene, without even really trying to insert any plot in the middle of all of the naughty bits.
This was one story where I think that less sex would've actually made the book more enjoyable, but that may just be me.
3.25 stars.
November 8, 2016
This book made me hug (and molest) TWO of my pillows.
I loved it! The beginning and middle parts were the best. That's when Drew and Scott met and when they met Eric and all
This has the right amount of romance, angst and sex compared to the other Chris Owen books I've read so far. I loved the flow of the story, I loved that we get to see Drew & Scott's journey first instead of meeting them as an established couple. And after Eric admitted he wanted them, they were all over each other.
I expected a lot of hot sex from this book and oh boy, I got it. Drew & Scott were already hot together and then they SIZZLED when Eric came in.
I loved that I went into reading this blind. I loved the anticipation I felt when I was waiting for their third.
In the end, I wanted my own three-way relationship. XD
I think if you want to introduce yourself to Gay Menages, this one is a GREAT STARTER for it. Really great!
RECOMMENDED!
4.75 STARS!
February 25, 2015
More than I bargained for.
Seriously, it wasn't hard to imagine going into this book that I was looking forward to some steamy menage, but what came up and surprised me is how much of a love story got packed in between the sex. Trust me, there's a lot of sex, but then there's emotions expressed through actions. Strong feelings of devotion, caring, and fighting to make a stronger relationship between these guys. What was very cleverly done is how two become three, and how this was never just a menage and truly polyamory.
--How Drew and Scott talked and discussed what they wanted as a couple before they went to woo Eric.
--How adult their problems, schedules and worries were.
--How external stresses stretched and pulled at the integrity of their relationship
--How tragedy nearly stole something precious
And how they stole it back.
I thought I was getting undiluted MMM action between three hot guys: a doctor, a fireman, and an EMT; what I really got was a beautiful love story with hot sex.
Seriously, it wasn't hard to imagine going into this book that I was looking forward to some steamy menage, but what came up and surprised me is how much of a love story got packed in between the sex. Trust me, there's a lot of sex, but then there's emotions expressed through actions. Strong feelings of devotion, caring, and fighting to make a stronger relationship between these guys. What was very cleverly done is how two become three, and how this was never just a menage and truly polyamory.
--How Drew and Scott talked and discussed what they wanted as a couple before they went to woo Eric.
--How adult their problems, schedules and worries were.
--How external stresses stretched and pulled at the integrity of their relationship
--How tragedy nearly stole something precious
And how they stole it back.
I thought I was getting undiluted MMM action between three hot guys: a doctor, a fireman, and an EMT; what I really got was a beautiful love story with hot sex.
July 9, 2018
Re-read July 2018
Sex. So much sex.
It was still good though. Did I mention the sex?
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3.5 stars
Yes, there is such a thing as too much sex. I’m quite surprised they could still get it up.
Still, the overall fluffy feeling of this book kept me entertained. Except when I started to skip the many many sex scenes that is.
The first 40% consisted of Drew and Scott getting together. That went on for a bit too long, we were witness for the first 2 years of their relationship.
Things got better when Eric was introduced. I really liked how these two became three. Not because something was missing in the relationship between Drew and Scott, but simply because they both fell in love with Eric.
There is no angst, no jealousy,. Everything worked out fine between these guys and I loved that. Drew and Scott talk about their feelings before anything happens with Eric.
Drew and Scott started out as roommates and after being a couple for 2 years, Eric moved in too, just as a roommate at first.
I also really liked how Drew was a firefighter, Scott was a doctor and Eric an EMT, so they all understood their busy schedules.
Yes, I liked this one.
Sex. So much sex.
It was still good though. Did I mention the sex?
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3.5 stars
Yes, there is such a thing as too much sex. I’m quite surprised they could still get it up.
Still, the overall fluffy feeling of this book kept me entertained. Except when I started to skip the many many sex scenes that is.
The first 40% consisted of Drew and Scott getting together. That went on for a bit too long, we were witness for the first 2 years of their relationship.
Things got better when Eric was introduced. I really liked how these two became three. Not because something was missing in the relationship between Drew and Scott, but simply because they both fell in love with Eric.
There is no angst, no jealousy,. Everything worked out fine between these guys and I loved that. Drew and Scott talk about their feelings before anything happens with Eric.
Drew and Scott started out as roommates and after being a couple for 2 years, Eric moved in too, just as a roommate at first.
I also really liked how Drew was a firefighter, Scott was a doctor and Eric an EMT, so they all understood their busy schedules.
Yes, I liked this one.
June 26, 2021
A fireman, a doctor and an Emt walk into a bar.... Actually they don't but they do make up three great characters in a really enjoyable ménage story.
Drew, Scott and Eric are three very endearing guys and if you like a good threesome then I can't really see you not liking their journey together. I think what I enjoyed the most was that this isn't one of those books were they all meet and within minutes are jumping into bed together doing naughty things, we actually see friendships start first and romance, naughty things and ultimately love follow between the trio later, in fact Eric doesn't appear in the story till about 37% of the book has passed and the other two have become a well established and committed couple. I suppose there is a moment or two when you might just query drew and Scott's reasoning but its so engaging that to be honest I just went with the flow of the story and didn't look too far into it to start picking those kinds of holes. If the thoughts entered my mind they were fleeting.
When its just Drew and Scott together the love scenes are hot but when Eric arrives and the ménage really takes off, it becomes Hot, Hot, Hot and extremely toe tingling but still very sensual and loving. There's a lot of sex but I suppose three young gorgeous hunky horny guys in love, who have it on tap aren't going to just sit around discussing whose turn it is to clean the bathroom or put the trash out! If you know what I mean. If I'm reading ménage I expect more sex than usual and if its written well then I've no problems with it and Chris Owens does a great job creating some sizzling chemistry that shows when the guys are doing their thing! *'fans self*'
There's some conflict and angst to deal with.. Ménage's always come with their fair share ... and this one is no exception but thankfully I felt it never got bogged down by it.
So wrapping it up, I'm feeling the love and very happily adding it to my favourites list for keeps. Nice!
Drew, Scott and Eric are three very endearing guys and if you like a good threesome then I can't really see you not liking their journey together. I think what I enjoyed the most was that this isn't one of those books were they all meet and within minutes are jumping into bed together doing naughty things, we actually see friendships start first and romance, naughty things and ultimately love follow between the trio later, in fact Eric doesn't appear in the story till about 37% of the book has passed and the other two have become a well established and committed couple. I suppose there is a moment or two when you might just query drew and Scott's reasoning but its so engaging that to be honest I just went with the flow of the story and didn't look too far into it to start picking those kinds of holes. If the thoughts entered my mind they were fleeting.
When its just Drew and Scott together the love scenes are hot but when Eric arrives and the ménage really takes off, it becomes Hot, Hot, Hot and extremely toe tingling but still very sensual and loving. There's a lot of sex but I suppose three young gorgeous hunky horny guys in love, who have it on tap aren't going to just sit around discussing whose turn it is to clean the bathroom or put the trash out! If you know what I mean. If I'm reading ménage I expect more sex than usual and if its written well then I've no problems with it and Chris Owens does a great job creating some sizzling chemistry that shows when the guys are doing their thing! *'fans self*'
There's some conflict and angst to deal with.. Ménage's always come with their fair share ... and this one is no exception but thankfully I felt it never got bogged down by it.
So wrapping it up, I'm feeling the love and very happily adding it to my favourites list for keeps. Nice!
August 7, 2011
4.5 stars. This book has some of the most appealing MC's you're going to find, hot sex scenes, emotional moments and a HEA conclusion for three great men.
I had a slight problem believing that Drew and Scott would actually invite Eric to live with them. They did that before having decided to include him in their relationship. They weren't even sure he was gay, and it was going to mean going from a private world where sex and loving touches were frequent and uninhibited to having sex only in the bedroom and silently and not even sharing kisses over the breakfast table. Their relationship seemed too solid to really make them urgently in need of a third for balance, to where it would be worth inviting him just on the chance it would work out. I believe M/M/M more when the initial two characters have a flawed relationship that the third man can fix. So the premise taking them from two to three seemed weak.
Once over that hurdle, everything else in this book worked for me, and it's become a favorite reread when I want a fix of the loving relationships and the comfort offered and accepted.
I had a slight problem believing that Drew and Scott would actually invite Eric to live with them. They did that before having decided to include him in their relationship. They weren't even sure he was gay, and it was going to mean going from a private world where sex and loving touches were frequent and uninhibited to having sex only in the bedroom and silently and not even sharing kisses over the breakfast table. Their relationship seemed too solid to really make them urgently in need of a third for balance, to where it would be worth inviting him just on the chance it would work out. I believe M/M/M more when the initial two characters have a flawed relationship that the third man can fix. So the premise taking them from two to three seemed weak.
Once over that hurdle, everything else in this book worked for me, and it's become a favorite reread when I want a fix of the loving relationships and the comfort offered and accepted.
April 12, 2012
Let me quote Public Enemy and say that "911 is a joke." I wanted to read this book because I'd never read a m/m/m menage before. I'd never read anything by Chris Owen either. Well this book sucked and sucked big time, imho. First off, I did not like the dialogue. The main characters kept saying "want you." Who talks like that? Why not "I want you." With three main characters it got difficult to read the dialogue. They also just said "love you" too much. I never felt like the characters were in love.
The guys never once went anywhere except to work, home, and the poker games at their friends' houses. They never went out to dinner, never went to the movies, etc. The book was just a bunch of sex scenes that weren't even hot.
I drudged through this book. I was so glad when it ended. It's a bad sign when I skip over sex scenes.
The guys never once went anywhere except to work, home, and the poker games at their friends' houses. They never went out to dinner, never went to the movies, etc. The book was just a bunch of sex scenes that weren't even hot.
I drudged through this book. I was so glad when it ended. It's a bad sign when I skip over sex scenes.
September 6, 2012
I liked that it started out slow, and it started out between Drew and Scott.
I wasn't sure about Eric at first, but I ended up really liking him a lot, I thought the three of them worked well together, and that was probably my only real problem with the book, except for the big issue Drew faced after the accident, these guys didn't have any problems.
I mean three adult men, all working shifts and having stressful jobs, there wasn't one disagreement or things to resolve in day to day life? I know it's a romance and make believe, but it still left me feeling like something was missing.
Except for the parents, and I counted them more as an outside issue, and not something in their control, I guess I just wanted to hear about someone not doing the laundry or shopping or leaving the toilet seat down! LOL and what ever happened to Poker Night?
But it was a nice story with lots of love and it was a good addition to my developing ménage addiction.
I wasn't sure about Eric at first, but I ended up really liking him a lot, I thought the three of them worked well together, and that was probably my only real problem with the book, except for the big issue Drew faced after the accident, these guys didn't have any problems.
I mean three adult men, all working shifts and having stressful jobs, there wasn't one disagreement or things to resolve in day to day life? I know it's a romance and make believe, but it still left me feeling like something was missing.
Except for the parents, and I counted them more as an outside issue, and not something in their control, I guess I just wanted to hear about someone not doing the laundry or shopping or leaving the toilet seat down! LOL and what ever happened to Poker Night?
But it was a nice story with lots of love and it was a good addition to my developing ménage addiction.
November 22, 2015
Er no. This starts as a simple enjoyable story, I like the two getting together and it felt complete at that. Then BAM they want to be a threesome huh? because it makes sense with them both being shift workers apparently.
Feels like a short story was extended to make this a threesome story and of a length that could be published, really disjointed. Characters change midpoint. There's plenty of sex, family members visit but seem inconsistant and theres no personal life except one makes breakfast once so you never see them working together or as real people - its the fetishism of their jobs Cop/EMT/Fireman and sex.
Then suddenly theres a drug problem and rehab and its all solved offscreen so why even bother.
Feels like a short story was extended to make this a threesome story and of a length that could be published, really disjointed. Characters change midpoint. There's plenty of sex, family members visit but seem inconsistant and theres no personal life except one makes breakfast once so you never see them working together or as real people - its the fetishism of their jobs Cop/EMT/Fireman and sex.
Then suddenly theres a drug problem and rehab and its all solved offscreen so why even bother.
July 3, 2018
Wow. So there was a lot happening here
Definitely plenty of sex. Dear god. And plenty of I love yous also.
I liked the guys. I appreciated that they understood each other's goals and the shift work and the loneliness that is bound to creep up when you hardly spend time together. The guys were really good at communicating. I know no one like these guys. I love that they talked about everything. Little insecurities and their feelings and Eric. I wish Eric had...well I think we got Scott and Drew on their own for a good while and then added Eric and I liked him, but I didn't really get a chance to feel them fall for him. I think there was chemistry and attraction. Just wish I could have felt it.
I could have used maybe a little less of the stuff at the end and instead a focus on them all falling in love and into a routine. I don't know, that's me. It wasn't bad and I did like them.
Definitely plenty of sex. Dear god. And plenty of I love yous also.
I liked the guys. I appreciated that they understood each other's goals and the shift work and the loneliness that is bound to creep up when you hardly spend time together. The guys were really good at communicating. I know no one like these guys. I love that they talked about everything. Little insecurities and their feelings and Eric. I wish Eric had...well I think we got Scott and Drew on their own for a good while and then added Eric and I liked him, but I didn't really get a chance to feel them fall for him. I think there was chemistry and attraction. Just wish I could have felt it.
I could have used maybe a little less of the stuff at the end and instead a focus on them all falling in love and into a routine. I don't know, that's me. It wasn't bad and I did like them.
September 16, 2010
This was wa-ay too long. Would have been better if it was cut by half because there were good parts but these were separated by passages and passages of nothing in particular. The first half of the story was slow and I didn't really find it interesting until Eric came into the picture. That perked it up then it reverts to the wordy narratives, fast forwarding in several places so that while it's supposed to give me the impression that Drew's, Scott's and Eric's relationship is one that's developing naturally, I ended up skipping these long and frequent portions looking for an interesting scene.
November 9, 2012
3.5 stars
It was pretty good story and I liked it more than I thought I would. The chemistry was smoking hot, Eric was so sweet and worked in fabulously with Scott and Drew. I had a few niggles there was too much sex, sometimes you have to know when to stop. Also at times I felt the writing didn't let me feel the emotional connections. Its still a very good menage romance and an enjoyable read.
It was pretty good story and I liked it more than I thought I would. The chemistry was smoking hot, Eric was so sweet and worked in fabulously with Scott and Drew. I had a few niggles there was too much sex, sometimes you have to know when to stop. Also at times I felt the writing didn't let me feel the emotional connections. Its still a very good menage romance and an enjoyable read.
February 13, 2011
I am over halfway through with this book and...I just don't care any more. I am not feeling the urge to pick it up at all, and at this rate, it will take me the rest of the month to read. I don't like this feeling. Let me see if I can explain.
To make it short: There Is No Plot. No drama. No nothing. These two guys meet, we know they will fall for each other. They do. Lalala, their parents don't mind (much). A guy they both like needs a place to live, so they invite him to live with them. Eventually they let him know of their feelings toward him, they get ready to all fall into bed together and....I stopped reading. Nothing against threesomes, though they aren't my fav., but I feel nothing toward these characters.
As someone else mentioned, the book is too long. It drags. Long periods of time are skipped that might contain interesting stuff in favor of long drawn out smoopy scenes. The only bit of drama came from their jobs, and that was so fleeting.
This book needed a good solid plot in addition to the romance, then about 70 pages chopped off.
To make it short: There Is No Plot. No drama. No nothing. These two guys meet, we know they will fall for each other. They do. Lalala, their parents don't mind (much). A guy they both like needs a place to live, so they invite him to live with them. Eventually they let him know of their feelings toward him, they get ready to all fall into bed together and....I stopped reading. Nothing against threesomes, though they aren't my fav., but I feel nothing toward these characters.
As someone else mentioned, the book is too long. It drags. Long periods of time are skipped that might contain interesting stuff in favor of long drawn out smoopy scenes. The only bit of drama came from their jobs, and that was so fleeting.
This book needed a good solid plot in addition to the romance, then about 70 pages chopped off.
October 21, 2012
3.5 Stars
I liked this story. I'm not a fan of open relationships but in this case Scott, Drew, and Eric made theirs work. I believed that they were truly deeply in love with each other, each of them being an equal and essential part of the whole. I didn't get the thing (or non-thing) with Tom. That baffled me. There were a number of typos and such that seriously got distracting. Although I liked the characters, I wasn't as enthralled with them as Tor and Jake in Bareback. In any event, I plan to continue with this series.
Bottom line: A fun and easy read with some spicy scenes. I recommend it to m/m/m fans.
I liked this story. I'm not a fan of open relationships but in this case Scott, Drew, and Eric made theirs work. I believed that they were truly deeply in love with each other, each of them being an equal and essential part of the whole. I didn't get the thing (or non-thing) with Tom. That baffled me. There were a number of typos and such that seriously got distracting. Although I liked the characters, I wasn't as enthralled with them as Tor and Jake in Bareback. In any event, I plan to continue with this series.
Bottom line: A fun and easy read with some spicy scenes. I recommend it to m/m/m fans.
March 6, 2014
This was a well done story, first focusing on the development of Drew and Scott's relationship and then adding Eric as their third. I liked being able to see the men over the years facing issues such as family and the difficulties of the intense jobs they all work while trying to manage what most others look at as an unconventional arrangement, while some of them are still in the closet at work.
The drama felt real and the sex was hot. Each of the three men had individual issues to deal with but the story never got bogged down or overly dramatic. Definitely a good read for menage and men in uniform fans.
The drama felt real and the sex was hot. Each of the three men had individual issues to deal with but the story never got bogged down or overly dramatic. Definitely a good read for menage and men in uniform fans.
January 7, 2015
Surprising... I knew I'd like this, but I was surprised by how much. Of course I wish for more, to know how things go after, but this was fun. The relationship between these three men makes total sense. I love that. It's not a threesome for the sake of it. They all get something from each other in a very real way. Their relationship was beautiful.
3.75 Stars of hotness.
3.75 Stars of hotness.
ahh-how-about-no
May 5, 2018Me and menages still do not see eye to eye.
In another life maybe.
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January 7, 2011
*4.5 stars*
This m/m/m ménage story starts as a conventional m/m romance when firefighter Drew takes on a new lodger, trainee doctor Scott. Drew is out but Scott is very much in the closet, and the two men dance around each other for a while, becoming close friends before risking messing things up by taking the relationship further. The sex is explosive and plentiful (it always is with Chris Owen), and although their relationship is relatively angst-free, both men find the long hours and shift patterns mean they spend far too much time on their own. They discuss the theoretical possibility of adding a third, but although there is a man Scott likes, he doesn’t want to risk it as he knows he wouldn’t want it to be a one-off.
Scott and Drew eventually take on a new lodger, Eric the EMT. The three become close friends and the sexual tension is palpable, but Eric is too wary of destroying both a new friendship and Scott and Drew’s relationship to initiate anything. But the inevitable happens and Eric falls in love with both Scott and Drew, and is welcomed into their relationship.
There is a lot to recommend 911: the characters are all well-adjusted men who talk things through, but who also all have distinct characters which complement each other. Drew is lively and gregarious, Scott quiet and intense, Eric laidback and thoughtful. I could understand why a relationship between the three of them would work beyond the obvious advantages in the bedroom. It helped that Chris Owen takes the time to build up the friendship between them, and doesn’t forget to include plenty of plot inbetween all the sex scenes.
One thing that annoyed me a few times, though, was the lack of descriptive prose. There was a point where I couldn’t even remember what Scott and Drew were meant to look like, which made me think that they hadn’t been sufficiently described in the first place. However, Chris Owen’s spare prose works really well in the sex scenes – they never overstay their welcome and I’ve never read anything that made me laugh unintentionally. If you’re going to write a book with this much sex in it, it helps to keep the scenes short and hot, concentrating on the emotions rather than flowery language.
I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes ménage erotica, but who wants a decent plot, likeable characters and a believable relationship to hold together all the smutty goodness.
This m/m/m ménage story starts as a conventional m/m romance when firefighter Drew takes on a new lodger, trainee doctor Scott. Drew is out but Scott is very much in the closet, and the two men dance around each other for a while, becoming close friends before risking messing things up by taking the relationship further. The sex is explosive and plentiful (it always is with Chris Owen), and although their relationship is relatively angst-free, both men find the long hours and shift patterns mean they spend far too much time on their own. They discuss the theoretical possibility of adding a third, but although there is a man Scott likes, he doesn’t want to risk it as he knows he wouldn’t want it to be a one-off.
Scott and Drew eventually take on a new lodger, Eric the EMT. The three become close friends and the sexual tension is palpable, but Eric is too wary of destroying both a new friendship and Scott and Drew’s relationship to initiate anything. But the inevitable happens and Eric falls in love with both Scott and Drew, and is welcomed into their relationship.
There is a lot to recommend 911: the characters are all well-adjusted men who talk things through, but who also all have distinct characters which complement each other. Drew is lively and gregarious, Scott quiet and intense, Eric laidback and thoughtful. I could understand why a relationship between the three of them would work beyond the obvious advantages in the bedroom. It helped that Chris Owen takes the time to build up the friendship between them, and doesn’t forget to include plenty of plot inbetween all the sex scenes.
One thing that annoyed me a few times, though, was the lack of descriptive prose. There was a point where I couldn’t even remember what Scott and Drew were meant to look like, which made me think that they hadn’t been sufficiently described in the first place. However, Chris Owen’s spare prose works really well in the sex scenes – they never overstay their welcome and I’ve never read anything that made me laugh unintentionally. If you’re going to write a book with this much sex in it, it helps to keep the scenes short and hot, concentrating on the emotions rather than flowery language.
I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes ménage erotica, but who wants a decent plot, likeable characters and a believable relationship to hold together all the smutty goodness.
May 6, 2023
I'm not sure I entirely liked this. There were parts that were enjoyable, but there was a lot I just didn't care for. There were also a lot of spelling/wording issues. I usually don't comment on that because I get sometimes things slip through. But when it's over and over and it's disrupting the flow of reading, then yeah, I have to say something.
I liked Drew and Scott. I did not understand nor did I buy into why they wanted Eric in the relationship. It just felt like the author ran out of things to write about so why not bring in a third person. Yeah, it just didn't work for me at all. Especially after Drew and Scott had already been together for several years. There relationship was good. Other than Drew seeing a couple with three people on one of his calls, there was absolutely no reason for this. But it did add more to the story. Then you have all the families not talking to them, so then throw in more drama with Drew.
The ending was also a big no-no for me. There was no epilogue, we get no closer on Scott and his relationship with his parents and nothing more with Drew's parents. They just have sex and bam...it's over. I feel like I've been left hanging. Not sure if I'll read anything further from this author or not.
I liked Drew and Scott. I did not understand nor did I buy into why they wanted Eric in the relationship. It just felt like the author ran out of things to write about so why not bring in a third person. Yeah, it just didn't work for me at all. Especially after Drew and Scott had already been together for several years. There relationship was good. Other than Drew seeing a couple with three people on one of his calls, there was absolutely no reason for this. But it did add more to the story. Then you have all the families not talking to them, so then throw in more drama with Drew.
The ending was also a big no-no for me. There was no epilogue, we get no closer on Scott and his relationship with his parents and nothing more with Drew's parents. They just have sex and bam...it's over. I feel like I've been left hanging. Not sure if I'll read anything further from this author or not.
July 9, 2018
Reread - July 2018 A lot of sex! Wouldn't give it 5 stars now, but still very sweet.
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This was a really sweet and sexy love story. I thought the menage worked really well with these three. Scott and Drew start off as a couple and Eric doesn't come in until about a year later and 50% through the book. Eric's introduction was done well but was definitely written in 'highlight' form. When you think that it took 5 months for the threesome to start once Eric moved in, it doesn't seem fast, but that time may have only been 1/2 chapters.
I liked how Scott and Drew weren't lacking anything in their relationship, they just both feel in love with Eric. Each character was individual and i loved them all so much!
This was a really long book, but still kept me interested in the little stories along the way. i also liked how their was angst, but no break-up scene, these three were in love and strong. Also very Hot sex!
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This was a really sweet and sexy love story. I thought the menage worked really well with these three. Scott and Drew start off as a couple and Eric doesn't come in until about a year later and 50% through the book. Eric's introduction was done well but was definitely written in 'highlight' form. When you think that it took 5 months for the threesome to start once Eric moved in, it doesn't seem fast, but that time may have only been 1/2 chapters.
I liked how Scott and Drew weren't lacking anything in their relationship, they just both feel in love with Eric. Each character was individual and i loved them all so much!
This was a really long book, but still kept me interested in the little stories along the way. i also liked how their was angst, but no break-up scene, these three were in love and strong. Also very Hot sex!
September 22, 2012
The first part (before all the sex orgies started) was really good. I liked the writing, the slow start of the story and the relationship and the MCs. But as soon as the sex started, it got boring very fast. The "conflict" with the parents was uninspired and easily solved
I do like hot sex scenes, but this was just too much and I started reading over them, because they did not serve the story in any way. It was just PWP. I noticed that in another book of Chris Owen also (there the sex came fist, and then the story...) I like the writing in general, but with this sex-story-ratio, I am not sure I am going to try another one.
I do like hot sex scenes, but this was just too much and I started reading over them, because they did not serve the story in any way. It was just PWP. I noticed that in another book of Chris Owen also (there the sex came fist, and then the story...) I like the writing in general, but with this sex-story-ratio, I am not sure I am going to try another one.
July 19, 2015
A hot, erotic menage which started to shine much later in the story.
Most of the story has a plotless feel with sex scene after sex scene. It got boring for me after awhile.
Then, about two-thirds of the way through, the storyline picks up and really gels together. A little heart tug, a bit of tears and a little bit of sweetness made the relationship between Drew, Scott and Eric stand out more.
Shame that it took awhile to get there though. It was an appealing premise that didn't quite work for me in the execution.
Most of the story has a plotless feel with sex scene after sex scene. It got boring for me after awhile.
Then, about two-thirds of the way through, the storyline picks up and really gels together. A little heart tug, a bit of tears and a little bit of sweetness made the relationship between Drew, Scott and Eric stand out more.
Shame that it took awhile to get there though. It was an appealing premise that didn't quite work for me in the execution.
September 20, 2016
I loved this! It was just warm and fuzzies, love and sex from start to finish. Times three! I love low drama romances.
December 28, 2015
This one was a tough one for me. I seriously considered not finishing this one at all. I'm glad I did, but there are still some things I took issue with. The writing, especially in the beginning, had me ready to tear my hair out. It seemed as if it was a new book with each start of a chapter. A lot of stop and go, not enough follow through and flow. ( if that makes sense ) It was still there a bit in the end, but not as much and certainly not as noticeable. I really loved the main characters and their interactions with each other. I could have read an entire book with just Drew & Scott and been satisfied, but Eric was the dessert.
September 2, 2015
Well... if you want to read a how-to manual about all the different ways three guys can get together then this is the book for you. Page after page of details, in 300 pages you would think there could have been a little more character development, or even a deeper plot. The most interesting part of the story happens about 85% of the way through the book (read it for a challenge so I have to admit I would never have finished this book). Unfortunately the author doesn't really do anything with it, the story becomes more about how the other characters react... Won't be looking for this author again.
September 2, 2017
Re-read September 2017
This book has been around a long time. So, does it still stand up on a re-read? Mostly.
The three guys here still very much live in the pre-social media world. They use pagers and get their news from tv, but it isn't something that's glaringly out of place. What I did discover on this re-read is that while this threesome coming together is still believable, the plot is overwhelmigly sex heavy and some of the dialogue is questionable. I was skimming a lot towards end.
I'm not going to change my initial rating but I would describe this as a solid 3-3.5 star read.
This book has been around a long time. So, does it still stand up on a re-read? Mostly.
The three guys here still very much live in the pre-social media world. They use pagers and get their news from tv, but it isn't something that's glaringly out of place. What I did discover on this re-read is that while this threesome coming together is still believable, the plot is overwhelmigly sex heavy and some of the dialogue is questionable. I was skimming a lot towards end.
I'm not going to change my initial rating but I would describe this as a solid 3-3.5 star read.
August 12, 2009
Really enjoyed the character development. Each of the three main characters are well established and it was easy to get sucked into their lifes, wanting to read the story play out.
Even though I didn't believe it would be feasable to establish a true three-way relationship the auther managed magnificently. The slow transition from roommates to relationship was realistic and heartwarming.
Truly enjoyed the book.
Oh, it was hot too. In case you wondered.
Only negative: A few typos/grammatical errors which interrupted the flow, that should have been caught before publishing.
Even though I didn't believe it would be feasable to establish a true three-way relationship the auther managed magnificently. The slow transition from roommates to relationship was realistic and heartwarming.
Truly enjoyed the book.
Oh, it was hot too. In case you wondered.
Only negative: A few typos/grammatical errors which interrupted the flow, that should have been caught before publishing.
June 4, 2016
3.5 Stars.
August 24, 2022
Once the guys become a menage, it's just sex scene after sex scene. The mothers are both insufferable, and that's before you hear them brag about how it only took them a few months to get over their sons being gay. There's a big plot line toward the end where they react very badly to finding out about their sons adding a third to their relationship, and then I think we're supposed to be pleased that they reconnect at the end? Due to some pretty extreme circumstances that forced their hand when nothing else probably would have? The whole thing's a disappointment.
June 21, 2012
I have to say, that I liked it.
I can always tell when I’m reading a Chris Owen novel because of how she structures it. What she does (though I’m not sure on the particular order) is breaks up the novel in to parts, within those parts are chapters and within those chapters are time ellipses. I like that she does this because it doesn’t draw out the story and gives short, everyday glimpses into the lives of the characters she writes about and that’s what I like about her writing in general. Even though the novel was 330 pages long, it felt relatively short (partially because the pdf view was at 221% and the font was probably 13ish).
I liked how Owen didn’t immediately bring all the characters together. First Scott and Drew lived together as roommates/friends before they decided to establish a romantic relationship with each other, though the house was filled with months of sexual tension prior. Even without reading the blurb, Chris Owen did a good job in foreshadowing Eric’s arrival by having the couple discuss the possibility of having a threesome (all or nothing).
Even though Eric was introduced and mentioned a couple times in earlier chapters, it did kind of throw me when the novel began in his POV. Only for a second though. Eric was a perfect addition to Drew and Scott. He was insecure and boyish for a man who was more physically imposing than the other two, but it worked for the story. Thinking on it now, Eric is my favorite of the three, Drew a close second. It’s not that I didn’t like Scott, but I am always impartial to the gentle giants and wild ‘n crazy guys more so than the uptight one. Plus, I was half-expecting Scott to be the reason for the three of them to break up, but I was (luckily) wrong.
Drew, Scott and Eric dealt and felt things that normal couples (in this case a triad) go through on a regular basis (love, tragedy, family drama).
Side note: speaking of family drama, why is it in novels/films involving M/M relationships that parents finding out their son is gay is tragic because then they won’t be able to have grandchildren? I mean people in the LGBT community can have children biological or otherwise. I guess part of it is that it’s not a traditional family. I’m speculating. But still, that’s something that always grinds my gears when I hear a parent (yeah, I know it’s fictional) say something like that. If I had a child who was gay/lesbian, I’d say, “That’s fine that you’re gay, but don’t think you’re getting out of giving me grandkids.” Yeah, yeah, I know it’s not my decision, but most parents what grandchildren. End Side note.
Ultimately, I think that Chris Owen did a good job in telling a contemporary story without making it overly dramatic. Just everyday working men going through realistic ups and downs of a relationship. The sex scenes were well placed, hot. Even better that it didn’t overtake the plot, which was a problem for me when I was reading her book, Bareback. If you like those aspects, then I recommend you read it and her other works as well.
I can always tell when I’m reading a Chris Owen novel because of how she structures it. What she does (though I’m not sure on the particular order) is breaks up the novel in to parts, within those parts are chapters and within those chapters are time ellipses. I like that she does this because it doesn’t draw out the story and gives short, everyday glimpses into the lives of the characters she writes about and that’s what I like about her writing in general. Even though the novel was 330 pages long, it felt relatively short (partially because the pdf view was at 221% and the font was probably 13ish).
I liked how Owen didn’t immediately bring all the characters together. First Scott and Drew lived together as roommates/friends before they decided to establish a romantic relationship with each other, though the house was filled with months of sexual tension prior. Even without reading the blurb, Chris Owen did a good job in foreshadowing Eric’s arrival by having the couple discuss the possibility of having a threesome (all or nothing).
Even though Eric was introduced and mentioned a couple times in earlier chapters, it did kind of throw me when the novel began in his POV. Only for a second though. Eric was a perfect addition to Drew and Scott. He was insecure and boyish for a man who was more physically imposing than the other two, but it worked for the story. Thinking on it now, Eric is my favorite of the three, Drew a close second. It’s not that I didn’t like Scott, but I am always impartial to the gentle giants and wild ‘n crazy guys more so than the uptight one. Plus, I was half-expecting Scott to be the reason for the three of them to break up, but I was (luckily) wrong.
Drew, Scott and Eric dealt and felt things that normal couples (in this case a triad) go through on a regular basis (love, tragedy, family drama).
Side note: speaking of family drama, why is it in novels/films involving M/M relationships that parents finding out their son is gay is tragic because then they won’t be able to have grandchildren? I mean people in the LGBT community can have children biological or otherwise. I guess part of it is that it’s not a traditional family. I’m speculating. But still, that’s something that always grinds my gears when I hear a parent (yeah, I know it’s fictional) say something like that. If I had a child who was gay/lesbian, I’d say, “That’s fine that you’re gay, but don’t think you’re getting out of giving me grandkids.” Yeah, yeah, I know it’s not my decision, but most parents what grandchildren. End Side note.
Ultimately, I think that Chris Owen did a good job in telling a contemporary story without making it overly dramatic. Just everyday working men going through realistic ups and downs of a relationship. The sex scenes were well placed, hot. Even better that it didn’t overtake the plot, which was a problem for me when I was reading her book, Bareback. If you like those aspects, then I recommend you read it and her other works as well.
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