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Two Three Four
Max Conti. One of the most eligible bachelors in Rome. Hot as f*ck and my boss.
Why am I crushing on him?
I don’t do crushes.
And I definitely don’t do falling in love.
But when Max proposes a “friends with benefits” relationship, and introduces me to his favorite kink, I find I can’t resist.
And then there’s Steve. Open to anything and a total hunk.
I shouldn’t want two men in my bed.
Except I do want them.
I want them so bad I can’t keep my head straight.
It’s lust, simple as that. No strings… just two guys, a girl, and a whole lotta sex.
I can handle that.
Sure I can.
It’s no big deal.
It’s not like I’m gonna fall for them or anything, right?
***
Why am I crushing on him?
I don’t do crushes.
And I definitely don’t do falling in love.
But when Max proposes a “friends with benefits” relationship, and introduces me to his favorite kink, I find I can’t resist.
And then there’s Steve. Open to anything and a total hunk.
I shouldn’t want two men in my bed.
Except I do want them.
I want them so bad I can’t keep my head straight.
It’s lust, simple as that. No strings… just two guys, a girl, and a whole lotta sex.
I can handle that.
Sure I can.
It’s no big deal.
It’s not like I’m gonna fall for them or anything, right?
***
Sexy Italian Max has the starring role in some hot dreams and wild nights for Lauren when she leaves her life in Seattle behind to work for his company in Rome, Italy. There she’ll meet gorgeous Englishman Steve, and 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 such heights of kinky pleasure she never imagined possible. So what could possibly go wrong?
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357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2016
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S.C. Daiko
21 books1,320 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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November 25, 2016I have updated the cover of this book. Please see Two Three Four Box Set.
Merged review:
The trilogy, including the never-before-published prequel "Two", will release on November 25th.
Merged review:
The trilogy, including the never-before-published prequel "Two", will release on November 25th.
November 25, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
I have previously read and reviewed Three and Four. With this boxset you get Two which is a prequel to Three and Four and focuses on Lauren and Max. How they met and how things between them actually got started. if you've read Three and Four you know that Lauren met Max when she goes to Rome to intern at his company, Conti Coffee. Two focuses on the two months she was there and what happened between them. I found it to be very emotional because I had already read Three and Four and knew what the future held for them. Still I loved every single second of it. If your new to this series you will be lucky enough to get the background on Lauren and Max before Three and Four.
Three
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.
Four
It's been a year since Max, Steve, and Lauren overcame their commitment issues and chased away demons. Now they are all set to become four. It should be he happiest time of their life. Trying for a baby with two hot men who love Lauren more than life. Chats however is on the horizon with the arrival of Steve's friend James from London. James with his own agenda and a whole lot of history. Steve is suddenly changing into someone Max and Lauren don't know. He morphing into a different man before their very eyes.
Four is the sequel to Three. They are both written as standalone's. I however loved Three and hope you will give it a try to get the full experience of how Lauren Max and Steve become a couple.
I fell so in love with each of these characters in Three. Max, Lauren, and Steve have overcome the odds and are in an amazingly loving relationship. Their rest to expand their relationship by adding a baby. Becoming Four. But things are about to change when James comes to visit and Steve starts acting like a totally different person. This book shattered my heart. It broke it into a million pieces but S.C. Daikon will put it back together again. Filled with love, passion, drama and tragedy Four is a must read.
This entire boxset is a must read for lovers of menage romances. It is highly emotional and different from the usual menage romances out there. I loved it and even though it's been months since I read these stories I still to this day think about Max, Lauren, and Steve.
I have previously read and reviewed Three and Four. With this boxset you get Two which is a prequel to Three and Four and focuses on Lauren and Max. How they met and how things between them actually got started. if you've read Three and Four you know that Lauren met Max when she goes to Rome to intern at his company, Conti Coffee. Two focuses on the two months she was there and what happened between them. I found it to be very emotional because I had already read Three and Four and knew what the future held for them. Still I loved every single second of it. If your new to this series you will be lucky enough to get the background on Lauren and Max before Three and Four.
Three
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.
Four
It's been a year since Max, Steve, and Lauren overcame their commitment issues and chased away demons. Now they are all set to become four. It should be he happiest time of their life. Trying for a baby with two hot men who love Lauren more than life. Chats however is on the horizon with the arrival of Steve's friend James from London. James with his own agenda and a whole lot of history. Steve is suddenly changing into someone Max and Lauren don't know. He morphing into a different man before their very eyes.
Four is the sequel to Three. They are both written as standalone's. I however loved Three and hope you will give it a try to get the full experience of how Lauren Max and Steve become a couple.
I fell so in love with each of these characters in Three. Max, Lauren, and Steve have overcome the odds and are in an amazingly loving relationship. Their rest to expand their relationship by adding a baby. Becoming Four. But things are about to change when James comes to visit and Steve starts acting like a totally different person. This book shattered my heart. It broke it into a million pieces but S.C. Daikon will put it back together again. Filled with love, passion, drama and tragedy Four is a must read.
This entire boxset is a must read for lovers of menage romances. It is highly emotional and different from the usual menage romances out there. I loved it and even though it's been months since I read these stories I still to this day think about Max, Lauren, and Steve.
November 23, 2016
I loved this series and so glad to have Two added in. Two is explains how Max and Lauren met and how their arrangement started. Three will forever be my favorite <3 but Two was great. Max and Lauren have a great chemistry and Steve just added to it. A great read!
Merged review:
I loved this series and so glad to have Two added in. Two is explains how Max and Lauren met and how their arrangement started. Three will forever be my favorite <3 but Two was great. Max and Lauren have a great chemistry and Steve just added to it. A great read!
Merged review:
I loved this series and so glad to have Two added in. Two is explains how Max and Lauren met and how their arrangement started. Three will forever be my favorite <3 but Two was great. Max and Lauren have a great chemistry and Steve just added to it. A great read!
November 29, 2016
Title: Two Three Four
Author: S.C. Daiko
4 unexpected stars
Unexpected indeed. Two captivated my attention - the short story about Max and Lauren, and their whirlwind affair during Lauren's internship at Conti Coffee.
"I crave submission, and I like to leave scars on my women, mark them as mine before rewarding them with the best f--ing orgasm they've ever had."
By the time Three came along, Max and Lauren try to continue their relationship where it left off three years ago, only Steve, a colleague, wants to find his place in the new town and the duo, making me wonder what could happen.
"With all my heart. You both complete me in a way that I've never experienced before."
At Four, I was a mess. How could life be so unfair to this trio who have surpassed and overcome so much and have even begun to make plans for their future?
4.5 sexy dreams
"Bella, Lauren. The way you give yourself to us is beautiful. F---ing beautiful."
There were times when I really wondered how S.C. Daiko would be able to make each instalment in her series greater than the one before. A few times I felt as though certain scenes were repeated but from another perspective, HOWEVER, it never failed, S.C. Daiko just turned around and added something entirely unexpected, making me rethink where she was taking us. I laughed, I cried and then I cursed. The trio was undeniably tantalizing and hot, proving that poly amorous relationships can work. I'm thoroughly curious to find out what else S.C. Daiko has in store for her readers.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen*
Author: S.C. Daiko
4 unexpected stars
Unexpected indeed. Two captivated my attention - the short story about Max and Lauren, and their whirlwind affair during Lauren's internship at Conti Coffee.
"I crave submission, and I like to leave scars on my women, mark them as mine before rewarding them with the best f--ing orgasm they've ever had."
By the time Three came along, Max and Lauren try to continue their relationship where it left off three years ago, only Steve, a colleague, wants to find his place in the new town and the duo, making me wonder what could happen.
"With all my heart. You both complete me in a way that I've never experienced before."
At Four, I was a mess. How could life be so unfair to this trio who have surpassed and overcome so much and have even begun to make plans for their future?
4.5 sexy dreams
"Bella, Lauren. The way you give yourself to us is beautiful. F---ing beautiful."
There were times when I really wondered how S.C. Daiko would be able to make each instalment in her series greater than the one before. A few times I felt as though certain scenes were repeated but from another perspective, HOWEVER, it never failed, S.C. Daiko just turned around and added something entirely unexpected, making me rethink where she was taking us. I laughed, I cried and then I cursed. The trio was undeniably tantalizing and hot, proving that poly amorous relationships can work. I'm thoroughly curious to find out what else S.C. Daiko has in store for her readers.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen*
December 17, 2016
4 Stars!!!
October 4, 2019
DNF @ 41%. Just couldn’t handle any more. Poorly written and way too descriptive with food (author fetish maybe...lol) Kinda sad, the plot could have been good.
November 27, 2016
4.5 Stars
SC Daiko has combined her emotional and sexy story of Lauren, Max and Steve into one convenient boxed set with an added prequel that tells us the previously untold story of how Lauren and Max first met.
In Three, we meet Lauren. 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.
In Four, Max, Lauren and Steve are back and just as hot as they were in Three. Four picks up right where Three left off. Our trio have been living the dream in their passionate and unconventional relationship. They are deeply in love and making plans for the future, which include trying for a baby. Things could not be more perfect, but as we all know, life and love rarely go exactly as planned. Enter, James, an old friend of Steve. He's in town and he comes with an agenda that could tear the lovers apart. Soon, the Steve they know and love changes into someone almost unrecognizable. Can their love and passion keep their relationship strong or are some things destined to not last?
A wonderful addition to this trio's story is Two, the new prequel novella that tells the untold story of how Lauren and Max first met. If you, like me, were curious about what happened before Three began, you will just love Two! It covers the two month time span when Lauren first moved to Rome and we see how their initial friends with benefits relationship began. I really enjoyed getting some more insight into Lauren and Max's beginning and getting a closer look into their thoughts.
Two, Three, Four is a wonderful menage read. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys emotional stories filled with steam and loves their menage with a heaping dose of m/m and bdsm elements.
SC Daiko has combined her emotional and sexy story of Lauren, Max and Steve into one convenient boxed set with an added prequel that tells us the previously untold story of how Lauren and Max first met.
In Three, we meet Lauren. 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.
In Four, Max, Lauren and Steve are back and just as hot as they were in Three. Four picks up right where Three left off. Our trio have been living the dream in their passionate and unconventional relationship. They are deeply in love and making plans for the future, which include trying for a baby. Things could not be more perfect, but as we all know, life and love rarely go exactly as planned. Enter, James, an old friend of Steve. He's in town and he comes with an agenda that could tear the lovers apart. Soon, the Steve they know and love changes into someone almost unrecognizable. Can their love and passion keep their relationship strong or are some things destined to not last?
A wonderful addition to this trio's story is Two, the new prequel novella that tells the untold story of how Lauren and Max first met. If you, like me, were curious about what happened before Three began, you will just love Two! It covers the two month time span when Lauren first moved to Rome and we see how their initial friends with benefits relationship began. I really enjoyed getting some more insight into Lauren and Max's beginning and getting a closer look into their thoughts.
Two, Three, Four is a wonderful menage read. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys emotional stories filled with steam and loves their menage with a heaping dose of m/m and bdsm elements.
December 1, 2016
I honestly have no words on this series. I was broken at the end of book four. S.C. Daiko is now one of my all time favorite authors. I have no idea why I waited so long to read this series except that I'm glad I got to read them all together.
I loved how Two was about how Lauren and Max met. Then starting in Three its been a few years later and Lauren has returned to Rome to work for Max. When Lauren meets Steve she's very standoffish with him, she's not to thrilled he's staying in the house with her and Max.
But one thing leads to another and she finds out Steve is bi and they become really close. Theres an attraction between her and Steve and she has this crazy idea of having a threesome. But what happens when fantasy becomes a reality, and secrets that Max has been keeping finally come out. Then the Pap's get some pictures of compromising positions and all hell breaks lose.
In Four... OMG your heart will break!! Its been a year since Max, Steve, and Lauren fully committed to one another and chased away demons and worked through their differences. Now they are trying for a baby. But again like Steve coming into the picture in Three his friend James is in town and needing a place to stay. They always say three is a crowd but for Steve, Lauren and Max it is their every day. But with James in there is he gonna be the fourth wheel....
I loved everything about these three books and cannot wait to see what Ms. Daiko brings to the table next. I was heartbroken at the end of Four and although Daiko gives you the happy ending you will still be torn to shred's when this book is over. I know this story will stay with me for some time to come.
I loved how Two was about how Lauren and Max met. Then starting in Three its been a few years later and Lauren has returned to Rome to work for Max. When Lauren meets Steve she's very standoffish with him, she's not to thrilled he's staying in the house with her and Max.
But one thing leads to another and she finds out Steve is bi and they become really close. Theres an attraction between her and Steve and she has this crazy idea of having a threesome. But what happens when fantasy becomes a reality, and secrets that Max has been keeping finally come out. Then the Pap's get some pictures of compromising positions and all hell breaks lose.
In Four... OMG your heart will break!! Its been a year since Max, Steve, and Lauren fully committed to one another and chased away demons and worked through their differences. Now they are trying for a baby. But again like Steve coming into the picture in Three his friend James is in town and needing a place to stay. They always say three is a crowd but for Steve, Lauren and Max it is their every day. But with James in there is he gonna be the fourth wheel....
I loved everything about these three books and cannot wait to see what Ms. Daiko brings to the table next. I was heartbroken at the end of Four and although Daiko gives you the happy ending you will still be torn to shred's when this book is over. I know this story will stay with me for some time to come.
December 2, 2016
TWO...
Perfecto!
Perfect beginning to an amazing series...
read three and four first and now reading two it wraped up any questions you may have had...
I just love Max and Lauren and the chemistry they have. Reading about Max teaching Lauren to be his sub was panty melting hot hot hot!
THREE
This was a hot quick read, with lots of m/m/f. It took me awhile to conect with the characters. Half way in I started feeling the conection. I do wish for a prequel so I can see how Lauren and Max conected and I would like to read more about Steve and his bisexual ways. Definitely a hot little number and it makes me happy I started reading menage. I really hope we can get another book because I just need more of the THREE!
FOUR
WOW! I started this book thinking there is no way they could pull off Four. but the way S.C Daiko took this book was outstanding. Have the tissues ready you will need lots. Even with the deep and touching story line the sex was phenomenal.
Perfecto!
Perfect beginning to an amazing series...
read three and four first and now reading two it wraped up any questions you may have had...
I just love Max and Lauren and the chemistry they have. Reading about Max teaching Lauren to be his sub was panty melting hot hot hot!
THREE
This was a hot quick read, with lots of m/m/f. It took me awhile to conect with the characters. Half way in I started feeling the conection. I do wish for a prequel so I can see how Lauren and Max conected and I would like to read more about Steve and his bisexual ways. Definitely a hot little number and it makes me happy I started reading menage. I really hope we can get another book because I just need more of the THREE!
FOUR
WOW! I started this book thinking there is no way they could pull off Four. but the way S.C Daiko took this book was outstanding. Have the tissues ready you will need lots. Even with the deep and touching story line the sex was phenomenal.
November 22, 2016
This is the boxed set Two- Three- Four by S.C.Daiko.
Two is the prequel to Two.
Lauren Price a 24 year old ,is on a 2 month long business trip to Rome.
There she works as a designer for the Monti Coffee company.
Max Conti, heir and VP, a 29 year old playboy and Dom . He is memeber of a BDSM club.
He doesn´t want a girlfriend and she want´s no boyfriend.
Favorite quote: Lauren "Nope. I don´t do falling in love".
They meet and and sparks fly. They play together but Lauren returns to Seattle.
And there starts book two- THREE.
Three years later Lauren returns to Rome.
Max has the company taken over and there is Stev Green a computer specialist.
Wich is followed by book three- FOUR.
This is where tragedy strikes. And my ugly cry started. I cried through the complete book. Really, read it and you will see. Do they get their HEA ? ....
I liked all three novels, but book one-Two was my least favorite. Where Three and Four are 5 Star reads is Two a 4 Star read.
Thank you S.C. Daiko.
Two is the prequel to Two.
Lauren Price a 24 year old ,is on a 2 month long business trip to Rome.
There she works as a designer for the Monti Coffee company.
Max Conti, heir and VP, a 29 year old playboy and Dom . He is memeber of a BDSM club.
He doesn´t want a girlfriend and she want´s no boyfriend.
Favorite quote: Lauren "Nope. I don´t do falling in love".
They meet and and sparks fly. They play together but Lauren returns to Seattle.
And there starts book two- THREE.
Three years later Lauren returns to Rome.
Max has the company taken over and there is Stev Green a computer specialist.
Wich is followed by book three- FOUR.
This is where tragedy strikes. And my ugly cry started. I cried through the complete book. Really, read it and you will see. Do they get their HEA ? ....
I liked all three novels, but book one-Two was my least favorite. Where Three and Four are 5 Star reads is Two a 4 Star read.
Thank you S.C. Daiko.
November 23, 2016
I was so happy when the author decided to offer a prequel to Three. In Three, the relationship between Lauren and Max had already began and the reader did not get to witness those events. I really wanted to see if for myself. Three is a great story that brings these two together with Steve. Four has them a year into the triad and dealing with serious decisions.
This is a well-written set of stories that really handles a menage relationship extremely well. The characters are developed and the relationship is given time to really build. There are some very intense sexual scenes and they really work better because of all the development.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
This is a well-written set of stories that really handles a menage relationship extremely well. The characters are developed and the relationship is given time to really build. There are some very intense sexual scenes and they really work better because of all the development.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
November 24, 2016
I was so looking forward to know how it all began between Max and Lauren.
To tell I was happy reading the book, is not even enough ! Once again SC doesn't disappoint me.
There is lots of sex scenes yes, I did not except less !!!! but as usual there is always something more behind and I LOVE it.
Knowing the beginning I had to re reading the other two books because you never get tired of Max and Lauren.
I am so sad that it is really the end now...
Don't wait any longer to meet them, go grab your copy you won't regret it... :)
To tell I was happy reading the book, is not even enough ! Once again SC doesn't disappoint me.
There is lots of sex scenes yes, I did not except less !!!! but as usual there is always something more behind and I LOVE it.
Knowing the beginning I had to re reading the other two books because you never get tired of Max and Lauren.
I am so sad that it is really the end now...
Don't wait any longer to meet them, go grab your copy you won't regret it... :)
November 29, 2016
This is one of the best series I have ever read, and I have read many. First, the story is absolutely wonderful. Once you start reading it, you are not going to want to stop. I lost lots of sleep while reading it, because I kept saying just one more chapter. Second, this series is so sizzling hot. It does have BDSM in it, but it is more a story of love, that has really steamy sex. I voluntarily reviewed this advanced copy, and I not only highly recommend it, this one falls into a must read.
April 4, 2017
Two Three Four: A Menage Erotic Romance was absolutely amazing. This story is well written. The relationship between the characters were so loving I actually felt like I was there with them. This book not only made me laugh, and smile but ugly-cry many times. (Have Kleenex Handy) This is a amazing series.
November 28, 2016
Beautiful
OMG this was a beautiful read I was in tears by the end I can't believe the way it did end but I have to say having seen it myself the Author did amazing with the realism.
OMG this was a beautiful read I was in tears by the end I can't believe the way it did end but I have to say having seen it myself the Author did amazing with the realism.
November 12, 2016
This book was cute. I love knowing how three and four have started. How Max and Lauren met and how their relationship all began. This book was great.
November 14, 2016
Two Three Four is one of those sets that you hang on to forever because the story touches you so deeply. What simply began as Lauren and Max's story blossomed into a family of love and partnership.
December 6, 2016
what a way to bring the books full story. I loved getting to know Max and Lauren. Can't wait to get to know Steve better next.
December 1, 2016
Interesting story of how a threesome began.. Lots of sex and was not like anything I had read before but it was good..
October 29, 2017
"Two, Three and Four", by Ms Daiko turned out to be so much more than my original expectations.
I went into this trilogy thinking this it was just going to be another D/s ménage story, lots of sex no no real substance. Boy was I wrong , well about the no substance this trilogy had plenty of that along with some hot sexy scenes. These books contain m/f/m and m/m sex scenes along with aspects of BDSM and dominance along with a well thought out and executed storyline.
I.n "Two" we are introduced to Lauren Price, a college student who is excited to start her summer internship working for Conti Coffee in Italy,which is where she meets Max Conti, CEO of Conti coffee and an extremely handsome eligible bachelor ; one that as time passes Lauren is finding harder and harder to avoid crushing on! Lauren is not alone in her feelings, Max is experiencing the same draw but he keeps trying to fight it, "Even if she weren’t off-limits, she wouldn’t be into what you’re into... she’d run like the hounds of hell are at her heels.".
Max , may think Lauren will run but he soon finds out at dinner one night that Lauren is intrested in exploring BDSM and if it means just a freinds with benefits relationship, well she is good with that.
Two months fly by and so does Lauren's education, but her internship is over and she has to return to the states to finish her degree. Max finds the thought of Lauren leaving gives him an ache in his chest but he does not do relationships , not anymore; until he finds himself talking about a long distance Dom/ sub relationship, Skype and the occasional,visit .
"Three" , finds Lauren and Max still skyping two years later , however Lauren is moving to Italy she has been hired by Conti coffee to help design a web connected coffee maker and Lauren will be staying at Max's home in Tivoli along with her new business partner Steve the computer program guro who will be working on the new coffee maker with her with the exception of the first night though , that night she will have Max all to herself. Lauren's first night back finds her having a romantic dinner on the terrace with Max and then an exhilarating night in the playroom.
The next day brings Steve Green , blonde, blue eyed and handsome and he is rubbing Lauren the wrong way ; so Max suggest they take the next day to tour Rome together and get to know one another and she starts to find herself aware of him .
Lauren's attraction to Steve as the time goes by leads to her asking her Dom " Max" for a threesome, which Max agrees to for since Lauren truly wants the experience . Steve being brought into their playtime completes the Max and Lauren , brings them even closer together.
The paparazzi however get wind of their three some and create issues that brings Max's protective instinct out in him for his subs and unfortunately brings his private life into his
Parents eye. To spite the challenges Max finally gives up his secret as to why he usually does not do relationships , but the love of his subs Lauren and Steve make him want one , their support and understanding finally allow him to love again .
These characters develop and grow and endear themselves with the reader.
"Four " , finds our group a year later looking forward to turning their group of three into a group of four with the addition of a baby . The web connected line at Conti coffee has been a huge success and they are working on even more designs, things are good. One of Steves freinds comes to Italy , James, he recently got a job with a local company and Will be spending some time at Max.'s house until he settles in , however James arrival seems to coordinate with some odd behavior by Steve which leaves Max and Lauren wondering about his commitment to them, especially since James was part of a threeesome that Steve played with in London.
Amongst the joy these three find together and their excitement over Lauren's eventual pregnancy, fate can be an evil bitch .
Four , is sure to leave you in tears so be prepared !
I went into this trilogy thinking this it was just going to be another D/s ménage story, lots of sex no no real substance. Boy was I wrong , well about the no substance this trilogy had plenty of that along with some hot sexy scenes. These books contain m/f/m and m/m sex scenes along with aspects of BDSM and dominance along with a well thought out and executed storyline.
I.n "Two" we are introduced to Lauren Price, a college student who is excited to start her summer internship working for Conti Coffee in Italy,which is where she meets Max Conti, CEO of Conti coffee and an extremely handsome eligible bachelor ; one that as time passes Lauren is finding harder and harder to avoid crushing on! Lauren is not alone in her feelings, Max is experiencing the same draw but he keeps trying to fight it, "Even if she weren’t off-limits, she wouldn’t be into what you’re into... she’d run like the hounds of hell are at her heels.".
Max , may think Lauren will run but he soon finds out at dinner one night that Lauren is intrested in exploring BDSM and if it means just a freinds with benefits relationship, well she is good with that.
Two months fly by and so does Lauren's education, but her internship is over and she has to return to the states to finish her degree. Max finds the thought of Lauren leaving gives him an ache in his chest but he does not do relationships , not anymore; until he finds himself talking about a long distance Dom/ sub relationship, Skype and the occasional,visit .
"Three" , finds Lauren and Max still skyping two years later , however Lauren is moving to Italy she has been hired by Conti coffee to help design a web connected coffee maker and Lauren will be staying at Max's home in Tivoli along with her new business partner Steve the computer program guro who will be working on the new coffee maker with her with the exception of the first night though , that night she will have Max all to herself. Lauren's first night back finds her having a romantic dinner on the terrace with Max and then an exhilarating night in the playroom.
The next day brings Steve Green , blonde, blue eyed and handsome and he is rubbing Lauren the wrong way ; so Max suggest they take the next day to tour Rome together and get to know one another and she starts to find herself aware of him .
Lauren's attraction to Steve as the time goes by leads to her asking her Dom " Max" for a threesome, which Max agrees to for since Lauren truly wants the experience . Steve being brought into their playtime completes the Max and Lauren , brings them even closer together.
The paparazzi however get wind of their three some and create issues that brings Max's protective instinct out in him for his subs and unfortunately brings his private life into his
Parents eye. To spite the challenges Max finally gives up his secret as to why he usually does not do relationships , but the love of his subs Lauren and Steve make him want one , their support and understanding finally allow him to love again .
These characters develop and grow and endear themselves with the reader.
"Four " , finds our group a year later looking forward to turning their group of three into a group of four with the addition of a baby . The web connected line at Conti coffee has been a huge success and they are working on even more designs, things are good. One of Steves freinds comes to Italy , James, he recently got a job with a local company and Will be spending some time at Max.'s house until he settles in , however James arrival seems to coordinate with some odd behavior by Steve which leaves Max and Lauren wondering about his commitment to them, especially since James was part of a threeesome that Steve played with in London.
Amongst the joy these three find together and their excitement over Lauren's eventual pregnancy, fate can be an evil bitch .
Four , is sure to leave you in tears so be prepared !
November 25, 2016
They started as two....
Max is Lauren's boss and her Dom via Skype. Their relationship is about to change though as she's leaving Seattle for Rome where she'll stay with Max.
Steve will also be staying. He's another employee hired to work with Lauren on an important project that ends up being much more important that initially thought.
Lauren is happy with Max until Steve shows up. Now she has an overwhelming need to have both men. She wants both men in her bed, but when fantasy becomes reality what will change between this trio.
It took me a bit to warm to the characters but once I did the story took off for me. They manage to overcome some issues with the public opinion of their relationship and come out stronger. I'm looking forward to Four to see what new challenges the trio faces and if they can survive together.
Then there were four.....
It's over. I'm sad but I'm glad. I NEVER expected such an emotional read. After falling head over heels for Max, Steve and Lauren in Three I had no idea what would happen in their attempt to become four, but I didn't expect what I got.
While Three was the story of how they came to be, how they worked out their relationship and the rest of the world could just deal it was easy to read.
Four was not.
Four left me balling numerous times, it ripped my heart out and made me put the book down and walk away. Everything was a blur, I could not read for the tears in my eyes and the hurt in my heart, the need to scream at the author and ask her why was strong. S.C. Daiko I may have cursed you so I apologize (err maybe not I mean you did destroy me) even though you gave me a light at the end of the tunnel I'm still not over this one. I can't be okay with what happened yet, I just wasn't ready to say goodbye and certainly not in that manner.
Three was a great book but Four, Four crossed every possible emotion, drug me deep into a pit of despair and then showed me the light.
Not that I'm unhappy with what that light brought to the story, it's what was lost that I can't get over. I'm so not okay with this, it's been days since I finished reading and I'm still heartbroken.
Just when I thought I couldn't cry another tear I would start full on ugly crying. Thank you for making me a puffy, red faced crybaby in front of my kids!!
Max is Lauren's boss and her Dom via Skype. Their relationship is about to change though as she's leaving Seattle for Rome where she'll stay with Max.
Steve will also be staying. He's another employee hired to work with Lauren on an important project that ends up being much more important that initially thought.
Lauren is happy with Max until Steve shows up. Now she has an overwhelming need to have both men. She wants both men in her bed, but when fantasy becomes reality what will change between this trio.
It took me a bit to warm to the characters but once I did the story took off for me. They manage to overcome some issues with the public opinion of their relationship and come out stronger. I'm looking forward to Four to see what new challenges the trio faces and if they can survive together.
Then there were four.....
It's over. I'm sad but I'm glad. I NEVER expected such an emotional read. After falling head over heels for Max, Steve and Lauren in Three I had no idea what would happen in their attempt to become four, but I didn't expect what I got.
While Three was the story of how they came to be, how they worked out their relationship and the rest of the world could just deal it was easy to read.
Four was not.
Four left me balling numerous times, it ripped my heart out and made me put the book down and walk away. Everything was a blur, I could not read for the tears in my eyes and the hurt in my heart, the need to scream at the author and ask her why was strong. S.C. Daiko I may have cursed you so I apologize (err maybe not I mean you did destroy me) even though you gave me a light at the end of the tunnel I'm still not over this one. I can't be okay with what happened yet, I just wasn't ready to say goodbye and certainly not in that manner.
Three was a great book but Four, Four crossed every possible emotion, drug me deep into a pit of despair and then showed me the light.
Not that I'm unhappy with what that light brought to the story, it's what was lost that I can't get over. I'm so not okay with this, it's been days since I finished reading and I'm still heartbroken.
Just when I thought I couldn't cry another tear I would start full on ugly crying. Thank you for making me a puffy, red faced crybaby in front of my kids!!
November 25, 2016
3.5 stars.
Two, Three, Four tells the story of Max, Lauren and Steve.
When American designer Lauren goes to work at Max's Rome based coffee company, she catches his eye. Although Max doesn't mix business with pleasure, he can't stay away from Lauren. Knowing she's only there for two months, they both decide to keep things between them separate. Neither one is interested in a relationship so for the next two months, Max shows Lauren exactly how hot their sexual chemistry is and all the fun they can have exploring it. At the end of the two months Lauren heads back home to the US but not before agreeing to stay in touch with Max.
When Lauren finds herself back working for Max, the chemistry between them is still off the charts and there's a new man that catches both their attention. This is where the story started for me. As much as I liked getting to know about Lauren and Max's relationship, I adored Steve. He was an absolute breath of fresh air. With the three of them trying to find their feet in this strange predicament, the bonds and friendships between them start to grow.
With mutual respect and a lot of chemistry between the three of them, it's not long before they find themselves in an usual relationship that seems to work for them. But nothing's ever smooth sailing for long, and with a massive twist that I didn't see coming, these three have the fight of their lives on their hands.
There were parts of this story I really liked. I liked the chemistry and the bond the three main characters formed but I never really connected with Lauren and Max, making it hard for me sometimes to lose myself in their story. I didn't dislike them but I didn't love them either. I felt I didn't really know them that well apart from the sexual connection they shared. My favourite character was Steve. I found him so easy to relate to and love, especially in Four, but I did struggle with some parts. Something that Steve goes through hit me way too close to home, and I admit I wanted to stop reading at times but I carried on because I needed to know how their story ended and I'm glad I did. Overall I enjoyed this book. It's hot, sexy, it made me smile, and very nearly brought tears to my eyes.
Two, Three, Four tells the story of Max, Lauren and Steve.
When American designer Lauren goes to work at Max's Rome based coffee company, she catches his eye. Although Max doesn't mix business with pleasure, he can't stay away from Lauren. Knowing she's only there for two months, they both decide to keep things between them separate. Neither one is interested in a relationship so for the next two months, Max shows Lauren exactly how hot their sexual chemistry is and all the fun they can have exploring it. At the end of the two months Lauren heads back home to the US but not before agreeing to stay in touch with Max.
When Lauren finds herself back working for Max, the chemistry between them is still off the charts and there's a new man that catches both their attention. This is where the story started for me. As much as I liked getting to know about Lauren and Max's relationship, I adored Steve. He was an absolute breath of fresh air. With the three of them trying to find their feet in this strange predicament, the bonds and friendships between them start to grow.
With mutual respect and a lot of chemistry between the three of them, it's not long before they find themselves in an usual relationship that seems to work for them. But nothing's ever smooth sailing for long, and with a massive twist that I didn't see coming, these three have the fight of their lives on their hands.
There were parts of this story I really liked. I liked the chemistry and the bond the three main characters formed but I never really connected with Lauren and Max, making it hard for me sometimes to lose myself in their story. I didn't dislike them but I didn't love them either. I felt I didn't really know them that well apart from the sexual connection they shared. My favourite character was Steve. I found him so easy to relate to and love, especially in Four, but I did struggle with some parts. Something that Steve goes through hit me way too close to home, and I admit I wanted to stop reading at times but I carried on because I needed to know how their story ended and I'm glad I did. Overall I enjoyed this book. It's hot, sexy, it made me smile, and very nearly brought tears to my eyes.
November 25, 2016
Two
I am so happy that S.C Daiko wrote this prequel that delves more into Max and Lauren's early relationship. Offering a back story and an better understanding as to what their thoughts and feelings were towards each other, as well as a glimpse into how it all started at Conti Coffee.
I so enjoyed reading this book. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. S.C. Daiko you've done it again! What a wonderful beginning to this amazing trilogy.
Three
I loved this book! S.C. Daiko did an amazing job. Her writing style was flawless and wonderfully descriptive. The characters were strong and the chemistry between them was undeniable. The sexy ménage scenes are intense and hot! I highly recommend this book. If you have never read a book with the MMF subject matter, I invite you to give this one a try!
Four
Let me start by saying, you should read Three, before starting Four. Since Four picks up where Three left off. You will definitely need your tissues for this one. I just finished reading Four, and my emotions are all over the place. The sexual, physical and emotional chemistry between Max, Lauren, Steve and even James was both scorching hot and heartbreaking. I have completely falling in love with these characters and their unconventional love story. As this story unraveled, I wasn't sure how things were going to resolve. S.C. Daiko did an brilliant job. Talk about a roller coaster ride of emotions, but so worth it!! I absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this book.
I am so happy that S.C Daiko wrote this prequel that delves more into Max and Lauren's early relationship. Offering a back story and an better understanding as to what their thoughts and feelings were towards each other, as well as a glimpse into how it all started at Conti Coffee.
I so enjoyed reading this book. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. S.C. Daiko you've done it again! What a wonderful beginning to this amazing trilogy.
Three
I loved this book! S.C. Daiko did an amazing job. Her writing style was flawless and wonderfully descriptive. The characters were strong and the chemistry between them was undeniable. The sexy ménage scenes are intense and hot! I highly recommend this book. If you have never read a book with the MMF subject matter, I invite you to give this one a try!
Four
Let me start by saying, you should read Three, before starting Four. Since Four picks up where Three left off. You will definitely need your tissues for this one. I just finished reading Four, and my emotions are all over the place. The sexual, physical and emotional chemistry between Max, Lauren, Steve and even James was both scorching hot and heartbreaking. I have completely falling in love with these characters and their unconventional love story. As this story unraveled, I wasn't sure how things were going to resolve. S.C. Daiko did an brilliant job. Talk about a roller coaster ride of emotions, but so worth it!! I absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this book.
December 2, 2019
Where’s the HEA?!
Even though books Three and Four have a M/f/M ménage relationship at the heart of the book, each book is written in dual first person POV (Lauren and Max). Lauren’s character is fairly one-dimensional and Max isn’t as mysterious as the author hoped. Steve is introduced in the book Three and you’ll basically like him from the start while James is introduced in the book Four and only Steve likes him initially (then again, Lauren doesn’t like most people initially as she perceives everyone as a threat). There’s lots of sexy times, including some M/m so if that’s not your thing, stop reading after the book/novella called Two. However, some of the sexy times are not well written (one scene I could have done without) and the dialogue within these scenes is typically horrible. Unfortunately, the author seemed to sacrifice plot for sexy times as there isn’t much of a plot or “huge conflict” in each book and I actually skimmed some sections because I got bored (and I NEVER skim, so that’s bad). My biggest issue was the ending of the book Four because I wasn’t prepared for it. Two ends with a HFN while Three almost has a HEA but definitely has a HFN. Four required lots of tissues and I almost wish that I stopped after Three. I read this set on KU and while it was mostly worth the time, I will not be reading it again.
Even though books Three and Four have a M/f/M ménage relationship at the heart of the book, each book is written in dual first person POV (Lauren and Max). Lauren’s character is fairly one-dimensional and Max isn’t as mysterious as the author hoped. Steve is introduced in the book Three and you’ll basically like him from the start while James is introduced in the book Four and only Steve likes him initially (then again, Lauren doesn’t like most people initially as she perceives everyone as a threat). There’s lots of sexy times, including some M/m so if that’s not your thing, stop reading after the book/novella called Two. However, some of the sexy times are not well written (one scene I could have done without) and the dialogue within these scenes is typically horrible. Unfortunately, the author seemed to sacrifice plot for sexy times as there isn’t much of a plot or “huge conflict” in each book and I actually skimmed some sections because I got bored (and I NEVER skim, so that’s bad). My biggest issue was the ending of the book Four because I wasn’t prepared for it. Two ends with a HFN while Three almost has a HEA but definitely has a HFN. Four required lots of tissues and I almost wish that I stopped after Three. I read this set on KU and while it was mostly worth the time, I will not be reading it again.
November 26, 2016
This trilogy has been a very good hot read,
Two
I loved three and four but I equally loved two which is the back story of Max and Lauren's relationship. I loved reading their story from the beginning and watching the bond between these two grow.
Three
The love, trust and bond between these three is lovely and I believe they would do anything for one another.
Lauren although a submissive was a very strong character who I believe pushed just a bit to get what she wanted, the sex scenes were serious hot. Max was a hot alpha male who was holding a secret but would do anything for Lauren.
Four
I wondered how the storyline would continue after three but it was so good and just flowed! I would recommend that you read 'Three ' first so that you fully understand the relationship between Max, Steve and Lauren and how they become three.
They have fallen so deeply in love with each other and are desperate to start a family, unfortunately happiness and sadness hit the three of them at around the same time and at this point I couldn't see the words on my kindle.
Two
I loved three and four but I equally loved two which is the back story of Max and Lauren's relationship. I loved reading their story from the beginning and watching the bond between these two grow.
Three
The love, trust and bond between these three is lovely and I believe they would do anything for one another.
Lauren although a submissive was a very strong character who I believe pushed just a bit to get what she wanted, the sex scenes were serious hot. Max was a hot alpha male who was holding a secret but would do anything for Lauren.
Four
I wondered how the storyline would continue after three but it was so good and just flowed! I would recommend that you read 'Three ' first so that you fully understand the relationship between Max, Steve and Lauren and how they become three.
They have fallen so deeply in love with each other and are desperate to start a family, unfortunately happiness and sadness hit the three of them at around the same time and at this point I couldn't see the words on my kindle.
February 27, 2018
Two
This read was steamy!
Characters were so Full and intriguing.
I really liked this story.
I had just one problem: Lauren was reading dark romances with BDSM thing, but she was too much into it for The First Time for my tastes.
Three
What a read! Not for a faint Heart That doesn't Like MMF menage. I'm hesitant for this books, but S.C. is an author That knows what to do with captive Her reader.
Max and Lauren nad a Long distant relationship for quite some Time. Lauren came back to Rome and is living in Max's villa. Same goes for a New character - Steve.
They will feel undeniable sparks. What will come out of it?
Four
This one is more on the emotional side. I fell so hard for those characters.
That author can for Sure create steamy threesomes That have Great relationship and chemistry.
And The twist was so big and unexpected.
LOVED That story and connection between characters!
This read was steamy!
Characters were so Full and intriguing.
I really liked this story.
I had just one problem: Lauren was reading dark romances with BDSM thing, but she was too much into it for The First Time for my tastes.
Three
What a read! Not for a faint Heart That doesn't Like MMF menage. I'm hesitant for this books, but S.C. is an author That knows what to do with captive Her reader.
Max and Lauren nad a Long distant relationship for quite some Time. Lauren came back to Rome and is living in Max's villa. Same goes for a New character - Steve.
They will feel undeniable sparks. What will come out of it?
Four
This one is more on the emotional side. I fell so hard for those characters.
That author can for Sure create steamy threesomes That have Great relationship and chemistry.
And The twist was so big and unexpected.
LOVED That story and connection between characters!
November 12, 2016
Having previously read and reviewed, Three and Four by S.C. Daiko this was a nice hot short read of how Max and Lauren came to be. We got the idea in Three but i love that we get this prequel into their lives.
All Three books are fast paced and flowed beautifully, they are about friendship, loyalty, trust, love and ultimately acceptance. The coming together of people who society deem their relationship wrong. Be prepared when you read Four you will need tissues for this one!! These books aren't just A Menage Erotic Romantic read they are beautiful stories of how life can be beautiful and tragic all at the same time.
I would recommend this Author and her books and this boxset if you are into BDSM and like to read about MMF and MM relationship.
All Three books are fast paced and flowed beautifully, they are about friendship, loyalty, trust, love and ultimately acceptance. The coming together of people who society deem their relationship wrong. Be prepared when you read Four you will need tissues for this one!! These books aren't just A Menage Erotic Romantic read they are beautiful stories of how life can be beautiful and tragic all at the same time.
I would recommend this Author and her books and this boxset if you are into BDSM and like to read about MMF and MM relationship.
June 5, 2017
Unconditional love
This was my first time reading S.C. Daiko and I will definitely be reading more of her work. Lauren Max Steve have a beautiful story I love how Lauren and Max start out both fighting there emotions for each other. When Steve comes along and get them both to open up. I love Steve's laid back personality and how he get Max's open up about his feelings and how much he loves them. My heart breaks over Steve I so didn't want him to go I cried for them but I was happy that he got to see his children birth I love the messages he left for them. Even though he was gone he was still with them. This story is well written and will have you using every emotion you have. I highly recommend this book
This was my first time reading S.C. Daiko and I will definitely be reading more of her work. Lauren Max Steve have a beautiful story I love how Lauren and Max start out both fighting there emotions for each other. When Steve comes along and get them both to open up. I love Steve's laid back personality and how he get Max's open up about his feelings and how much he loves them. My heart breaks over Steve I so didn't want him to go I cried for them but I was happy that he got to see his children birth I love the messages he left for them. Even though he was gone he was still with them. This story is well written and will have you using every emotion you have. I highly recommend this book
April 24, 2022
I was excited to read this book after seeing the reviews. What a disappointment! There was zero character building, no build up at all, no suspense or even any intensity and it feels like you’re reading in fast forward. There’s no personality, nothing descriptive, no decent backstory the storyline is extremely weak! I DNF which I HATE doing but every time I pushed myself to stick with it the book somehow became worse. There’s nothing descriptive, it’s not believable and you can’t relate to it at all. It just felt very shallow without any depth and the BDSM was laughable. If ever there was a book that felt 2D this is it. Definitely not for me.
August 23, 2017
Awesome Read!
This trilogy was beautifully written! I truly loved watching Max, Lauren, and Steve's relationship blossom. The love and heartache and pain was so beautifully written I'm still emotional after finishing the series. If you like MMF romance highly suggest picking up this book!!
*Spoilers*
S. C. Daiko I am soooo mad at you!! I cannot BELIEVE what happened to Steve! I bawled like a baby! My heart has been ripped out and stomped on. Their love was so beautiful. I don't have the words to tell you how much I loved this series!
This trilogy was beautifully written! I truly loved watching Max, Lauren, and Steve's relationship blossom. The love and heartache and pain was so beautifully written I'm still emotional after finishing the series. If you like MMF romance highly suggest picking up this book!!
*Spoilers*
S. C. Daiko I am soooo mad at you!! I cannot BELIEVE what happened to Steve! I bawled like a baby! My heart has been ripped out and stomped on. Their love was so beautiful. I don't have the words to tell you how much I loved this series!
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